The house of light
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
With its beautifully crafted stone cladding and its naturally landscaped, pure Corsican gardens, Casa di Lume gazes out over the surrounding greenery at the verdant coastline of Pianottoli. Decked terraces, both sun-kissed and secluded, a tempting pool, and a shady outdoor kitchen and bar area offer irresistible options for al fresco living, while close by are the sandy bays and crystalline waters hat so characterise this little corner of l'Île de Beauté.
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Keyholder highlights
- Enchanting coastal views
- Inviting pool
- Secluding, maquis-scented gardens
- Easy walk to a beach and a restaurant
Gallery
Spendid views out over Corsica's southern coastline and the sea.
The serene pool area with the house above.
The open-plan communal space at Casa di Lume is bright, airy and panoramic.
Relaxing by the pool.
A wall of fully retractable sliding glass doors allows the interiors to flow organically outside.
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 mid-week cleaning service and linen change
- The opportunity to book additional services, including cooks and wellness treatments (subject to availability)
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Flights, car hire and transfers
- Meals and beverages
- 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
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The Area
Casa di Lume sits on the little beach-flanked promontory of Pianottoli on the south coast of Corsica, just a 15-minute walk from the idyllic sandy by of Plage de la Tour. There are many other sandy bays to choose from in the area, some walkable, others a short drive.
There's a restaurant less than 10 minutes' walk away, while other amenities, including a wider selection of eateries, can be found in nearby Pianottoli, a 10-minute drive.
A must-see for anyone staying at Casa di Lume 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, medieval 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:
Plage de la Tour - 15mins walk; Plage de San Giovanni - 1.6km-1mile-3min (or 20mins walk)Nearest restaurant:
less than 10mins walkNearest shops and other 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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