Villa Roches Rouges

Gaze out to the red rocks of L'Île-Rousse and its lighthouse, perhaps with a glass of chilled Corsican wine in hand, as you relax on the poolside terrace. Just a short stroll from the heart of this charming town, Villa Roches Rouges is a beautifully styled home from which to experience the wonders of the Balagne region in the north of this incredible island.

With air-conditioning throughout and modern features such as a contemporary kitchen-diner and a smart living area, Villa Roches Rouges offers style as well as comfort. The four bedrooms are beautifully decorated with pretty fabrics and high-end furnishings alongside impressive en suite bathrooms. The master double is especially wonderful with a balcony looking out towards the Mediterranean; step out and listen to the waves lap against the rocks below. Outside, a decked terrace with a swimming pool and sun-loungers offers further magnificent views of the sea.

By the quality of this villa, it’s no surprise to find out that the family owners also have a 4* hotel a few metres away. Guests have the option to enjoy the award-winning buffet breakfast at the hotel, perhaps on the summer terrace by the hotel's beach. Meals can also be delivered to the villa from the hotel chef and other hotel services include transfers, car hire and baby-sitting on request.

Within a couple of minutes there’s a beach with a great range of watersports or continue further to the heart of L'Île-Rousse with its charming lanes, delightful covered market, pretty shops and characterful restaurants. Enjoy a coffee on the main square under the plane trees, watching old men play boules, followed by a lunch in one of the beachside restaurants. Food lovers will appreciate all sorts of local specialities from freshly caught fish to goats cheese, chestnuts and wild boar. 

The Balagne is a spectacular region of mountainous scenery, perched villages and idyllic sandy beaches with turquoise sea. Hire a car to visit historic villages such as Pigna, Sant'Antonino and Monticello or follow walking trails through landscapes of woodland and hills. Discover little beach restaurants, coastal trails and rocks leading to sandy shores backed by pine trees. You can also take the little train, U Trinichellu, as far as Calvi for a lovely day out, passing beautiful beaches and small seaside towns such as Algajola on your way.

Whether travelling by car, U Trinichellu or foot, there’s no doubt that this part of northern Corsica offers awe-inspiring beauty, authenticity and charm. Villa Roches Rouges is a wonderful place from which to enjoy all that the Balagne has to offer.