Cala d'Istria

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.The superb decked terrace accessed from the living and dining areas.Superb views from the comfily-furnished living area.The superb pool area, the surrounding countryside and the sea.The indoor dining area.The dining area and the superbly equipped kitchen.The practical, inspiring kitchen.Looking from the living area towards the dining table and kitchen.The second al fresco dining area looking through the living area.The second al fresco dining area with its barbecue and outdoor kitchen area.A light Corsican lunch...A close-up of the living area with its fireplace.The study area between the living room and the main suite.The amazing sea-view main bedroom (bedroom 1) with its panoramic in-room tub. The main bedroom's bed. The main bedroom's luxurious bathroom area.Looking from the main bedroom to the office room.Heading to the lower ground floor.The TV snug on the lower ground floor.The corridor on the lower ground floor, off which the bedrooms are accessed.The double-twin bedroom with direct garden access (bedroom 6). Its en-suite shower room.A bed with a view. One of the two doubles on the lower ground floor (bedroom 2).The same bedroom with its en-suite shower room behind. Each bedroom on the ground floor has its own section of terrace and garden access.One of the two en-suite shower rooms on the ground floor.Light, bright and panoramic: the bedrooms on the lower ground floor.The second double bedroom on the ground floor (bedroom 3).The lower ground floor bedroom with a French bed (bedroom 4). The French bed bedroom's terrace access.The shared bathroom on the lower ground floor.The double-twin bedroom on the lower ground floor (bedroom 5). The lower ground floor bedrooms and the steps heading up to the pool area.Steps leading up from the lower floor to the pool terrace.The romantic cabin in the grounds.The double-twin bedroom in the cabin (bedroom 7).The cabin seen amongst the surrounding trees.A little romantic hideaway in the grounds.The gardens are full of delightful surprises, such as this dining area.And what could that be?A kitchen serving the garden dining area.The villa and its lovely, extensive garden.A Japanese-inspired corner of the garden.From breakfast to lunch, every meal at Cala d'Istria is a special occasion.A shady sea-view spot that overlooks the pool area and the sea. A panoramic spot if ever there was one.The sculptural pool has different areas for different ages. © Sam Elsom for Captain & The Gypsy Kid.Anyone for boules?Heading down to the beach.The quiet beach a few steps away, at the end of the garden.The nearby beach is unspoilt.Cala d'Istria is just a 30-minute drive from beautiful Bonifacio.Strolling through the streets of Bonifacio.Bonifacio's coastal walk offers unforgettable views.Lovely Porto Vecchio.Porto Vecchio's Sunday market is great fun and a great source of goodies.Roccapina.Palombaggia beach is arguably Corsica's most beautiful.The transparent shallow waters of Santa Giulia beach.Cycling in Corsica, where you'll be greeted with wonderful scenery.Stunning scenery at Col de Bavella in the mountains north of Porto Vecchio.