The house with a walled garden
8 Guests
4 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
A great villa for families or groups of friends, Arbitru features practical, spacious, beautifully finished interiors that spill out onto wrap-around decked terraces and walled gardens, at the centre of which is an enticing heated pool. If all that weren't enough, it's also good to know that Arbitru is perfectly placed for exploring southeast Corsica's many attractions.
Speak to our experts
For expert advice on this villa, things to do in the area, or to discuss how we can make your stay truly bespoke, call our Villa Specialists today. We are open every day of the week, weekends included.
Keyholder highlights
- Practically laid-out, airy interiors
- Walled gardens and heatable pool
- Easy drive to a sandy beach
- Easy drive to Bonifacio
Gallery
Ariel views of Arbitru
Arbitru seen from the pool. To the left is the bedroom wing, in the centre the living and dining area.
The idyllic beach of Plage de Canetto is just 3km away from Arbitru.
The glorious pool and views of the sea.
The dining area next to the pool.
The bright, generously proportioned, open-concept living and dining area.
Includes
- Sole use of the villa and the grounds
- The support of our Villa Specialists to help you select your perfect villa
- The expertise of a dedicated local team to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and to plan a range of experiences, many of which are exclusive to The Thinking Traveller
- A Local Specialist, based near your villa, to assist you during your stay (between 9am and 7pm daily, with 24/7 emergency support)
- A comprehensive guide to your villa and its surrounding area, including our restaurant recommendations, cultural highlights and other activities
- An easy-to-use online holiday planner to keep all your booked experiences and services in one place, ensuring that nothing gets missed during your stay
- The ability to coordinate and share the details of your trip with your group via Your Account
- All sales taxes, electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, linen, bath towels, pool and/or beach towels
- Access to our in-villa wine delivery service – choose from our handpicked menu of the best regional wines and find them waiting for you at your villa
- A cleaning service two times a week and a weekly linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- The costs to heat the pool which amounts to €420 per week, if requested, payable in advance
- Tourist taxes (taxe de séjour) levied by many town councils in France. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €2-€3 per person per night
Bonifacio, Corsica
Arbitru
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The Area
Arbitru is located just 8km north of the gorgeous cliff-top town of Bonifacio in the southeast of Corsica. Bonifacio is one of Corsica's most dramatically positioned and picturesque towns, offering sublime views over to Sardinia, an almost tangible sense of history, a harbour and a great selection of restaurants, bars and shops.
Arbitru is also fabulously placed for spending time on the beach. A drive of fewer than 10 minutes will take you to the lovely little sandy beach of Canettu, while just 15 minutes away are the gorgeous sandy beaches of Maora (Plage de Sant'Amanza) and Balistra. There are many more options, including the gorgeous Plage de Santa Giulia, within 20km.
After you've spent some time in Bonifacio, you might like to get out and explore some other towns and cities in the south of Corsica. There are several fascinating options, including Sartène, a panoramically positioned, medieval town whose pretty labyrinth of streets gives an idea of Corsican life away from the coastline, and Porto Vecchio, a charming, town with a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants, a daily morning market, and a lovely old town centre looking over the large natural harbour.
The south coast of Corsica, with its numerous sandy beaches, its coastal walking trails and its superb views, is also very much worth exploring.
Further afield on the west coast is the island's capital, Ajaccio, which is well worth a visit, not least so you can say that you've been to the birthplace of the great Napoleon.
For golf enthusiasts, the superbly sited coastal course of Sperone is just a 20-minute drive away.
Figari Sud-Corse Airport:
22km-14miles-25minsBastia Airport:
150km-93miles-2hr30Ajaccio Airport:
129km-79miles-2hr20Nearest beaches:
Plage de Canetto: 3km-2miles-9mins, Plage de Maora (Plage de Sant'Amanza): 8km-5miles-15mins, Plage du Petit Sperone: 13km-8miles-25mins, Plage de Balistra: 4.5km-3miles-15mins, Plage de Rondinara: 17km-11miles-40mins, Plage de Santa Giulia: 18km-12miles-20minsNearest shops:
there is a simple grocer's selling fruit, vegetables, bread, cheese and wine, etc. just a 5-minute drive awayBonifacio (your nearest town for a variety of shops, supermarkets, restaurants and other amenities):
8km-5miles-15minsPlage de Palombaggia:
24km–14miles–27minsPorto Vecchio:
24km-15miles-30minsSperone Golf Course:
1.52km-7miles-20minsSartène:
53km-33miles-1hrAjaccio:
130km-82miles-2hr30Local Experiences
Hiking in Corsica
If there is one thing Corsica is known for, it is its beautiful and plentiful hiking trails. This is a unique opportunity to discover some of the most beautiful off-the-beaten-track hiking trails in Corsica, accompanied by an English-speaking guide who grew up in the region.
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Boat rental and charters in Corsica
Exploring the beautiful coast of southern Corsica by boat is an unforgettable experience. Myriad idyllic coves only accessible by water, magnificent cliffs, transparent waters, hidden sandy bays, stunning views of coastal towns… all this awaits anyone who hires a boat – with or without skipper – for a day or two.
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From the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
What really stood out about Arbitru for us was its rustic, rural setting. We would return.
Anonymous June 2024
Excellent villa and atmosphere to enjoy with our friends.
C.C. August 2023
Beautiful villa, fabulous location.
Anonymous July 2023
We spent most of the time at Arbitru, it was so lovely.
Anonymous, United States of America August 2022
Artbitru was perfect for our needs, spacious, really comfy beds, soft linens, quality towels.
ST, United Kingdom July 2022
Arbitru is a superb villa all round. It's very comfortable with an excellent layout of the living areas.
EC, France August 2021
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