A Balagna
Key Highlights
- Enjoy spectacular mountain and valley views from your beautiful terrace and swimming pool
- Ideal for guests looking for contemporary style in idyllic and authentic, countryside surroundings, yet with a charming seaside town just 20 minutes away
- Wander into the characterful village where you will also find the owner’s 19th-century family ‘palazzu’ hotel and a winery where you can sample the owner’s excellent wines
- In the heart of the Balagne, drive to other wonderful villages such as Speloncato, Pigna and Sant'Antonino, or take one of the many inter-village walking trails and do some hiking
- Try the charming little train, U Trinichellu, which runs between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse via Algajola, stopping off at lovely beaches on the way
- The beautiful sandy beaches between L'Île-Rousse and Calvi are under half an hour by car
Villa Interiors (164m2, one level)
- Open-plan living and dining space with doors leading to terrace and swimming pool
- Open-plan kitchen, well-equipped including dishwasher, fridge-freezer, gas hobs, electric oven, microwave, cafetière and coffee maker, toaster, mixer and kettle
- Bedroom with king size bed (160cm) and en suite shower room. Access to pool terrace
- Bedroom with king size bed (160cm) and en suite shower room. Access to pool terrace
- Bedroom with twin beds (90cm each, can be joined as a double) with en suite shower room (no WC)
- Bedroom with twin beds (90cm each, can be joined as a double) with en suite shower room (no WC)
- Separate WC
Outside Grounds
- Heated swimming pool (4x3m, depth: 1.5m) with retractable safety cover. Heated April, May, June, September and October
- Covered al-fresco dining area
- Charcoal BBQ
- Enclosed and private parking
- Electric gate
- Grounds below the villa (via open-sided steps from terrace)
Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Air-conditioning
- Heating
- Cable TV
- DVD player
- Safe
- Hairdryer
- Washing machine and dryer
In the heart of Balagne, just on the edge of a characterful village, A Balagna is an architect’s house, designed with style and flair whilst making the most of the beautiful scenery. With air-conditioning throughout, four en suite bedrooms and a vast open-plan living-dining room with its contemporary kitchen, this holiday home is all about smart modern living in rustic surroundings. Gaze at the typical Balagne landscapes from the picture-book windows that flood light into the superb and spacious living room.
In the morning you can wander to the boulangerie in the village for pastries to enjoy with your morning coffee on the vast terrace with mountain and valley views, listening to the birds sing in this idyllic setting. Relax in the sun or dip into the heated swimming pool, followed by long al-fresco lunches in the shade of the covered terrace.
The local village also has a grocery store and a couple of small restaurants, including one at the villa owner’s hotel, a charming 19th-century family 'palazzu' where evening meals are served on the summer poolside terrace with panoramic views. Wine-lovers can also sample some of the owner’s excellent and well-regarded wines at their winery in the village.
In the very heart of the incredible Balagne, drive to other enchanting villages such as Speloncato, Pigna and Sant'Antonino (one of France’s ‘Plus Beaux Villages’), discover many magnificent hiking trails and head to the beautiful coastline with the sandy beaches between L'Île-Rousse and Calvi so near. Even in the heart of the mountains, the crystal-clear Mediterranean is never far away in this wonderful part of northern Corsica.
- Due to the nature of the terraces, open steps and grounds, please keep an eye on younger guests when relaxing or playing outside
- It’s worth noting that a small part of the access road leading to the villa is unsurfaced
- If travelling with family or friends, book another one of the owner’s houses on the other side of the village, A Mandria, with four air-conditioned bedrooms and a private swimming pool
- Please see the 'Features' tab for number of WCs across the four ensuite shower rooms
Oliver's Extras
- Maid Service Available
At Oliver’s Travels we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact the Oliver’s Concierge Team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
- Maid service/extra cleaning
- Private chef/cook/catering
- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge
- Local day-trips or tours
- Airport pick-up/drop-off
Extras available at this property (payable locally):
- Extra maid service
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!
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