At the end of a beautiful peninsular, with its Genovese tower keeping watch, Villa U Tramontu is a wonderful family home with spectacular sea and mountain views on the glorious west coast of Corsica.

Just 30km south of Ajaccio, once you have arrived it will be hard to leave. This is the owner’s home away from home; their oasis to escape to with family and friends to mingle, relax and spend quality time together. There are five spacious bedrooms, each with their own en-suite bathrooms and some with glorious sea-views as you step out to the lower terrace, plus a small single room if needed. The living space on the upper floor enjoys spectacular vistas of the sea and gardens, and leads straight out onto a spacious terrace; a wonderful spot for morning coffee or an evening with family or friends under the starry sky.

Yet it’s the gardens, terraces and heated swimming pool that will overwhelm you with their beauty and their conviviality. The bright gardens are full of Mediterranean delights with terracotta pots filled with geraniums, overhanging bougainvillea and hydrangeas bursting with colour. The infinity swimming pool is an oasis of calm as you gaze out over to the sea and long leisurely lunches can be enjoyed in the shade of the poolside pergola. On a clear day you can see most of Corsica’s majestic peaks, including Monte Cinto, the highest mountain in Corsica. As the evening approaches, take a chilled glass of wine to the decked outdoor lounge and watch the dazzling sun set over the sea, after all 'U Tramontu' is Corsican for sunset.

You can wander down to the sea, just 300m away, where you will be able to swim from the rocks into the clear blue water. There are some lovely sandy beaches within a short drive, such as Portiglio beach with its brilliant watersports instructor or the picturesque Mare e Sole beach, perfectly sheltered from the wind and a wonderful place for paddling and swimming. 

All along this coastline you can seek out magical white sandy beaches, some with some amazing fish restaurants, many accessible only by foot or boat. Indeed, this region is a hiker’s delight with amazing walks for all abilities through the sweet scented maquis with idyllic views of the sea and mountains.

It’s no wonder Corsica is known as ‘‘L'Île de Beauté’ with its white sandy beaches, cascading streams and breath-taking valleys with mountain villages. Head north to Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon Bonaparte, to experience the charm of the region’s capital or follow the winding roads south to timeless villages such as Olmeto and Sartène.

Dine in some fabulous restaurants across the region, whether it’s the nearby relaxed pizzeria or delicious Corsican cuisine, such as wild boar and chestnuts, in more refined surroundings. Yet with the dazzling vistas of mountains and sea from the terraces, infinity pool and gardens, it will be hard to tear yourself away from this unique and charming home.

• In a fairly remote but beautiful setting, a car is needed to drive to the local beaches and shops and explore this beautiful island.
• Please note that the owner does not accept group bookings for guests under the age of 30.