Tucked away in the fragrant maquis close to Bonifacio, this stylish intimate 10-suite hotel describes itself as a ‘home from home’, though in reality not many of us can claim an infinity pool in the back garden or a magnificent white sand beach at the end of the road.

There is definitely a relaxed and intimate atmosphere however, thanks to thoughtful touches such as the mini-bar, Nespresso machine and wifi in the bedrooms. Breakfast is a feast of local produce, served either in your room, on the pool terrace or at the huge, communal dining table, as the mood takes you. The views and sense of space are supremely relaxing, but should any trace of stress remain, an indulgent beauty or massage treatment or an exhilarating day out on one of the hotel’s own private boats should take care of it.

Corsica’s most famous beaches – Palombaggia, Santa Giulia and La Rondinara – are around 20 minutes away by car, but if you prefer to let someone else do the driving, hotel staff will take you in their beach buggy to the secluded white sands of Canneto, where your only other companions are likely to be those who have arrived by yacht. For an evening out or a spot of shopping, atmospheric Bonifacio is an easy 15 minutes away by car.

Our choice of Corsican properties is as diverse as the island itself, ranging from simple seaside charm to genuine luxury and style. Much of our portfolio is privately owned, and price alone is therefore not a universal guide. We contract all our accommodation in person, and each property has its individual appeal. To help you make the right choice based on your own priorities, we have devised a simple grading guide to be considered in conjunction with each individual property description, awarding up to a maximum of five stars for the below categories.