Dramatic mountains cobalt seas
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
Seemingly floating above the hillside from which it rises, Casa di Macine is an ingeniously conceived and ravishingly finished mountain retreat. It is both a triumph of contemporary architecture and an ode to local traditions, where granite, chestnut wood, artisanal know-how and intoxicating vistas combine to capture the essence of the island's ancient landscape. Down below, meanwhile, just a 10-minute drive away, is the sparkling sea of Corsica's east coast.
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Keyholder highlights
- Sensational panoramas
- Suspended infinity pool
- Inspiring contemporary design
- Generous proportions
- Roof-top hot tub
- Gym and sauna
Gallery
The gorgeous infinity pool with its shallow, beach-effect platform.
Casa di Macine's luminous, generously proportioned open-concept communal space on the first floor.
The irresistible heatable infinity pool.
The shallow, transparent waters of Fautea beach, just down the coast from Solenzara.
Looking from the sunken sitting area towards the main entrance and the kitchen.
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 and towel change service (5 hours) and a weekly linen change service
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals (unless otherwise specified)
- Ingredients for specified meals
- 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
Located in the largely unspoilt area of Sari-Solenzara, about a third of the way up Corsica's east coast, Casa di Macine sits at some 300m above sea level. This exalted altitude affords it some truly inspiring views: to the west, emerald mountains and the spectacular, craggy peaks of the Aiguilles de Bavella pierce the sky; to the east, the sparkling blue waters of the Tyrrhenian extend out to infinity.
While in essence a mountain hideaway, Casa di Macine is only a 10-minute drive from the marina, shops and restaurants of Solenzara. There is also a great selection of idyllic sandy beaches nearby, including those at Scaffa Rossa and Funtanaccia (10mins), and Cala d’Oro, Canella, and Favone (between 15 and 20mins). The last two have restaurants and water sports facilities.
Keen walkers have many wonders to discover on their doorstep and a great place to start is the dramatically beautiful Polischellu waterfalls, tucked away in the glorious mountain scenery.
Porto Vecchio, with its charming old town centre, natural harbour, shops, bars, street market and restaurants, is just 55 minutes to the south, and Bonifacio, one of Corsica's most dramatically positioned, historic and panoramic towns is about 1.5 hours away.
For those who love adventurous driving, a trip over the mountains to the island's capital, Ajaccio, is recommended. The town itself has much to offer visitors, who come away delighted to have visited the birthplace of the great Napoleon.
Figari Sud-Corse Airport:
66km-41miles-1hr10Bastia Airport:
93km-58miles-1hr30Ajaccio Airport:
140km-87miles-2hr30Solenzara (marina, shops, restaurants and other amenities):
5.5km-3.4miles-10minsNearest beaches:
Scaffa Rossa (Solenzara) - 6km-3.4miles-10omins; Funtanaccia - 7.3km-4.5miles-11mins; Cala d'Oro - 10km-6.2miles-14mins; Canella - 12.3km-7.7miles-15mins; Favone 16km-10miles-20minsThe Polischellu waterfalls and trekking routes:
27km-16.5miles-45minsPorto Vecchio:
44km-27.3miles-55minsBonifacio:
70km-43.5miles-1hr15Ajaccio:
145km-90miles-2hr40Local 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.
DiscoverFrom the Guest Book
Read the thoughtful reviews that travellers have left after their time with us.
Our experience at Casa di Macine was amazing. What stood out was the location. We would return.
Anonymous August 2024
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