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  • Stunning sea and mountain views
  • Stylish and contemporary
  • Pool heating available
  • Beach and watersports nearby
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One of Corsica’s most distinctive features is the proximity of impressive granite peaks to the coast, a spectacular fusion of high Alpine wilderness and pristine Mediterranean beaches that gives rise to truly breathtaking views. Sitting close to San Ciprianu beach, four-bedroom Mare e Monte captures both the sea and mountain panoramas thanks to its dual aspect design, framing green hills and an ultramarine sea in floor-to-ceiling glass. Slide back the doors and you can step out onto your pool terrace to the rear of the villa, a beautifully private spot to swim, sunbathe or just relax and revel in the glorious views.

Mare e Monte lies at one end of San Ciprianu bay, a long crescent of fine white sand lapped by turquoise water, with plenty of watersports options and a cluster of small restaurants in the village, which lies at the opposite end of the bay. The clear waters make it a popular dive centre, and if you take out an SUP and a mask you can see plenty of marine life without even going under water. The bay is also the home of Le Cabanon Bleu, a renowned beach bar and restaurant which is something of a local institution. For a wider choice of places to dine and shop, you can reach buzzy Porto Vecchio in around 30 minutes by car.

Good to know…the pool terrace has been extended and the gardens landscaped, with the addition of a shaded pergola pool side.

Accommodation

Layout

  • 4 bedroom villa (sleeps 2-8)

Ground floor

  • Living/dining/kitchen area with TV, leads to pool terrace with pergola and covered dining terrace with mountain views
  • Kitchen with 2 ovens, hob, microwave, Magimix coffee machine, American double fridge-freezer and dishwasher, Leads to small covered terrace and steps down to parking area and lower bedroom terraces
  • Double bedroom (160cm bed) with en-suite bathroom (bath and large shower), leads to terrace
  • Guest WC

Lower level

  • 17 steps down
  • 2 double bedrooms (160cm beds) with en-suite shower rooms with WC, both lead out to small terrace
  • Twin bedroom (2 x 90cm beds) with en-suite shower room with WC, leads out to small terrace
  • Laundry room with washing machine

General

  • Complimentary WiFi
  • Air-conditioned throughout
  • Iron, ironing board, hairdryer, pool and bath towels provided
  • Gas plancha
  • Outside shaded dining area
  • Private swimming pool 9.55m x 4.65m (depth 1m – 1.6m), Access via steps, Electric security cover.
  • Pool can heated at a charge of £150 per week and must be pre-booked in advance
  • Locked storage room and garage on lower level
  • Mid-week clean of 3 hours every Wednesday included
  • Due to the elevated location parasols are not possible, shade can be found under the poolside pergola.

WiFi

  • All properties with WiFi are able to support basic functionality such as web browsing and checking emails*

* We aim to offer an uninterrupted service but sometimes due to factors beyond our control reliability can be affected.


Location

  • Beaches 5-10min drive
  • Pinarello 10min drive
  • Porto Vecchio 25min drive
  • Figari airport 50min drive
  • Bastia airport 2hr 10min drive

Car hire

Car options

Based on the number of people travelling, the following hire car(s) are included in the package price of your holiday:

  • 2 guests – 1 Group B, Ford Fiesta or similar*
  • 3 guests – 1 Group C, Seat Leon or similar*
  • 4-5 guests – 1 Group E, Automatic Peugeot 3008 or similar*
  • 6 guests – 2 Group C, Seat Leon or similar*
  • 7 guests – 1 Group C, Seat Leon, and 1 Group E, Automatic Peugeot 3008 or similar*
  • 8 guests – 2 Group E, Automatic Peugeot 3008 or similar*

* All our cars include comprehensive insurance with no excess charge. For this particular destination, the undercarriage are not included in the cover.

Car specification

Group B – 4 seats, 1 large and 1 small suitcase*

Group C – 5 seats, 2 large and 1 small suitcase*

Group E – 5 seats, 3 large suitcases*

The following cars are available as alternatives on request (supplements apply). Please call our travel specialists for details.

Group D - Seat Arona or similar, 5 seats, 3 large suitcases*

Group F – Ford Mondeo or similar, 5 seats, 3 large suitcases*

Group H – Jeep Compass or similar, 5 seats, 3 large suitcase*

Group N – Toyota Proace – 9 seats, 1 large and 1 small suitcases*

Group O – Peugeot 5008 or similar, 5+2 seats, 2 large and 2 small suitcases*

* Suitcase sizes are based on a large suitcase being approximately 75cm x 41cm x 31cm, a medium suitcase of approximately 65cm x 46cm x 29cm and a small suitcase of 55cm x 40cm x 20cm.

If you book a Group D, F and H please note Avis can give you any car within these groups subject to availability, no specific car can be guaranteed.

We had an amazing holiday at Villa Mare et Monte! The villa is stylishly designed with stunning views of both the mountains and the sea, and has so much charm as well. It is set in a quiet and lovely neighbourhood. Close by is a lovely beach bar which has wonderful food, wine and cocktails and is set on a gorgeous beach. San Cyprien and its lovely beach bars and restaurants are also not far away as well as Pinarello beach and Lecci for all your food supplies. All the Simpson team were extremely friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We had a fabulous holiday! Thank you Ville Mare et Monte and Simpson Travel!

Mrs Jennifer McBryde, September 2024

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.

Grading

Property Grading Key:

  • 5/5

    Excellent

  • 4/5

    Very good

  • 3/5

    Good

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  • Location

    4.5/5

    Position, view, serenity, privacy

  • Comfort

    4.5/5

    Space, style, overall furnishings

  • Facilities*

    4.5/5

    Property enhancements

  • Amenities*

    4.5/5

    Proximity to beaches, restaurants and shops

* For further clarification on Facilities and Amenities, please view the 'Details' tab for each property or speak to one of our experienced sales consultants.

Just across the water from Sardinia, history takes a cosmopolitan turn in the winding streets, imposing citadels and elegant marinas of Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio. A luxury holiday here comes with no shortage of style, and plenty of restaurants, cafés, boutiques and museums. Not far away, you'll also find the family-friendly beaches of Pinarello and pine-shaded Palombaggia, as well as the white sands of Santa Giulia and chic St Cyprien.

To complement this elegant destination, we offer a selection of handpicked luxury villas and a sophisticated small hotel between Porto Vecchio and Bonifacio, near the beautiful south’s best attractions.


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