Majestic Corsica is often described as a mountain rising from the sea, and at this beautiful big villa you can enjoy tantalizing glimpses of both, including the distant, needle-like peaks of Bavella. Its other special feature is the nine-metre swimming pool surrounded by the vast boulders that are so typical of the landscape here. The rocks create a fabulous backdrop to the pool terrace; gated for safety, the terrace also has a dining pergola, fridge and grill to create a perfect outdoor chill space all day long and on into the warm summer nights.

The villa was designed to take full advantage of its generously-sized plot, with big expanses of glass on all sides and a roof terrace that seems to float, ocean liner-style, above a sea of green. With several separate outdoor and indoor spaces to relax, it’s a great house for a mixed group or family with older teenagers keen to carve out a little private holiday territory for themselves. The interiors are sleek yet welcoming, with minimal clutter and maximum space so you can spread out and enjoy the private villa experience to the full.

Located to the north of Porto Vecchio, this is one of our favourite parts of the island for beaches. Pinarello beach, with its seasonal water sports and handful of restaurants is just a five-minute drive, and if you want to stock up for a barbecue night you’ll find supermarkets and everything else you need in Ste Lucie de Porto Vecchio village

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.