Villa les Tortues
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- Beautiful grand villa, 300m2
- Extensive private grounds
- Peaceful and secluded
- 14m x 7m swimming pool
- Bonifacio 6min drive
- Beach 10min drive
NEW FOR 2025
Big occasions often call for big villas, and if you’re looking for somewhere to make your family celebration truly special, we’ve found it for you here at Villa les Tortues. The house is sleek and modern yet full of character, faced with local Bonifacio stone in the style of the traditional shepherd’s huts that used to be such a feature of the island. You could fit your entire flock into this stunning villa however; sleeping 18 in seven attractive bedrooms, it’s tailor-made for a multi-generation party and gives you 300m2 of private space just for you and your group.
Each bedroom is individually decorated, and each has direct access to a patio or the gardens. The main doubles have unique touches, such as wardrobe doors made from reclaimed wood, while the kids’ rooms are perfectly thought out for youngsters that like to bunk in together, or older ones who want a little privacy. Living space is also key for large groups, and the stylishly decorated, double-height lounge fits the bill perfectly. Better yet, there’s a large mezzanine above, complete with comfy sofas where your teens and tweens can retreat for a movie night or create their own adult-free zone for the week. Practical as well as beautiful, the owner has included two washing machines so you can pack a little lighter if you wish.
The fun continues outside, with a huge 14m x 7m swimming pool. There’s a 20cm shallow end for those who just want to paddle or cool off without getting their hair wet, and a swim jet in the main pool if you want to take some more serious exercise. The adjacent pool house comes with a summer kitchen and handy loo, so no need for wet feet trailing back into the house. All of this sits in 1.3 hectares of private grounds, planted with some 800 trees so there’s always a shady spot when you want one. Your only near neighbours are a small family of tortoises who live in the grounds and who you might just hear moving slowly across the grass in the quiet of early evening.
The villa is configured so as you really want for nothing and may not wish to move far, but no visit to southern Corsica would be complete without at least a few hours in spectacular Bonifacio, just a six-minute drive away. Also unmissable are the beaches, with a choice of four of the island’s best within a 10 to 15-minute drive.
Accommodation
Layout
- 7 bedroom villa (sleeps 2-18)
Ground floor
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Large open-plan kitchen/dining/living room leads to pool terrace and garden
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kitchen includes 2 ovens, hob, 2 fridges, freezer, 2 dishwashers and 2 Nespresso machines
- Laundry room with 2 washing machines
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Double bedroom (180cm bed) with open-plan shower room, leads to terrace
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Double bedroom (180cm bed) with en-suite shower room (no WC), leads to terrace
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Double bedroom (180cm bed) with en-suite shower room (no WC), leads to terrace
- Double bedroom (180cm bed) with open-plan shower room (no WC), leads to terrace
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Dormitory bedroom (3x 90cm bunk beds) with en-suite shower room (no WC), leads to terrace
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Twin bedroom (90cm beds), leads to terrace
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Twin bedroom (90cm beds), leads to terrace
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Bath and shower room with WC
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2x Guest WC
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Air-conditioned Mezzanine level with lazy sofas and TV
General
- Complimentary WiFi
- Air-conditioned throughout
- All the double bedrooms can be set up as twin rooms on request
- Iron, ironing board, hairdryer, pool and bath towels provided
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Barbecue
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Gated private heated swimming pool 14m x 7m, (depth 1.2m - 2m) with counter-current swimming jets; access via steps
- Pool house with dining area and fridge and separate WC
- Outside showers
- Pets/dogs are not permitted
Cleaning/linen
- 1 week holidays – includes a light mid-stay clean
- 2 week holidays – includes a light mid-week clean and a mid-stay clean/ bed linen/towel change
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.
Villa access times
- Check-in time – 5pm
- Check-out time – 10am
Location
- Maora beach 10min drive
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Ballistra beach 15min drive
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Bonifacio (restaurants, shops, supermarket) 5-10min drive
- Figari airport 25min 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 - 10 guests – 2 Group E, Automatic Peugeot 3008 or similar*
- 11-12 guests – 1 Group B, Ford Fiesta, and 2 Group E, Automatic Peugeot 3008 or similar*
- 13 guests – 1 Group C, Seat Leon, and 2 Group E, Automatic Peugeot 3008 or similar*
- 14-15 guests – 3 Group E, Automatic Peugeot 3008 or similar*
- 16-17 guests – 1 Group B, Ford Fiesta, and 3 Group E, Automatic Peugeot 3008 or similar*
- 18 guests – 1 Group C, Seat Leon, and 3 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.
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.
* 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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