The house of the three-tiered pool
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Cala d'Istria is a beautifully finished, spacious and elegant property designed with both comfort and style in mind. Boasting amazing sea views and easy access on foot to a stretch of sandy beach, it effortlessly fulfils its brief as an extremely desirable home from home.
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
- Extraordinary heatable infinity pool
- Luxurious contemporary design
- Garden gate sea access
- Stunning views
- Extensive grounds
Gallery
All set for a pre-prandial aperitif on the wonderful decked terrace.
© Sam Elsom for Captain & The Gypsy Kid.
Pianottoli-Caldarello bay.
The panoramic outdoor dining area overlooking the terrace, the pool and the views. © Sam Elsom for Captain & The Gypsy Kid.
A truly unique pool.
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 daily cleaning service (up to 4 hours/day, 6 days a week) and a mid-week linen change
- Daily continental breakfast preparation
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Ingredients for specified meals
- The costs to heat the pool which amounts to €850 per week, if requested (at least 2 weeks before arrival), 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
Pianottoli, Corsica
Cala d'Istria
Available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
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The Area
Cala d'Istria sits on a little beach-flanked promontory on the south coast of Corsica, just over 20km northwest from Bonifacio. This section of the coast is characterised by a series of little coves and bays, many of which have lovely little sandy beaches.
A must-see for anyone staying at Cala d'Istria is Bonifacio, one of Corsica's most dramatically positioned and picturesque towns. Teetering perilously on a high cliff above the sea it offers sublime views over to Sardinia and some good restaurants and bars.
Less than an hour's drive northwest is the panoramically positioned, mediaeval town of Sartène, whose pretty labyrinth of streets gives an idea of Corsican life away from the coastline.
Heading up the east coast one comes to a series of delightful beaches, including those of Santa Giulia, Tamaricciu and Palombaggia, and Porto Vecchio, another of Corsica's many charming towns offering a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants and a nice old town centre looking over the large natural harbour.
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.
Figari Sud-Corse Airport:
15km-10miles-20minsBastia Airport:
160km-99miles-2hr50Ajaccio Airport:
115km-70miles-2hr10Nearest beaches:
2 mins walk from the property (plus several others within a few mins walk).Nearest shops and amenities:
10mins drive in PianottoliBonifacio:
25km-15miles-35minsPorto Vecchio:
32km-20miles-40minsSperone Golf Course:
28km-17miles-40minsSartène:
38km-24miles-50minsAjaccio:
115km-72miles-2hr20Local 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.
Cala d'Istria is in a fabulous situation, very comfortable, and has everything you need readily available. We would return because we loved the area and want to get to know Corsica better.
Rose Armstrong September 2024
Cala d'Istria is a stunning villa with amazing views and sunsets. It was terrific to have the housekeeper in each day to clean and prep breakfast.
Anonymous July 2024
Our expectation was to relax, have great experiences. create amazing memories and be immersed in Corsican culture. Cala d'Istria far exceeded any of our expectations. It was so comfortable with all the amenities why would we leave it?
Anonymous May 2024
Incredible. One of the best experiences of my life. No kidding!
Anonymous May 2023
I have rented many luxury villas over the years and all have been wonderful but Cala d'Istria was the most wonderful house of all. Pictures do not do it justice - it is the most thoughtfully constructed house I've ever lived in, designed to take full advantage of the beautiful setting. It was absolutely paradise, unmatched in my extensive travel experience. I do not have enough superlatives in my vocabulary to describe this amazing house. The service was extraordinary. The house manager was a marvel - went so far beyond the call of duty to recommend hikes, reserve beach chairs for us at a beautiful lido, suggest restaurants, and more. She was an endless resource and completely charming in every way. I wanted to bring her home with me! The maid and her team were so lovely in every way - she brought us beautiful things for breakfast every day, and even cooked us the world's most delicious plum tart because she thought we should try it! She kept the house spotless. And the chefs - my god! I have never eaten so well in my life. Master chefs - every dinner was a masterpiece. I could go on and on! The service was magnificent throughout.
LH, United States of America September 2022
The staff at Cala d'Istria were excellent. The views are stunning as are the grounds.
Anonymous, United States of America June 2022
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