Villa les Tortues

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.

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.