Casa di Macine

Sari-Solenzara, Corsica

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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

  • IncludedSensational panoramas
  • IncludedSuspended infinity pool
  • IncludedInspiring contemporary design
  • IncludedGenerous proportions
  • IncludedRoof-top hot tub
  • IncludedGym and sauna

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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.

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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-1hr10

Bastia Airport:

93km-58miles-1hr30

Ajaccio Airport:

140km-87miles-2hr30

Solenzara (marina, shops, restaurants and other amenities):

5.5km-3.4miles-10mins

Nearest 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-20mins

The Polischellu waterfalls and trekking routes:

27km-16.5miles-45mins

Porto Vecchio:

44km-27.3miles-55mins

Bonifacio:

70km-43.5miles-1hr15

Ajaccio:

145km-90miles-2hr40

Local Experiences

Hiking in Corsica

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

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

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Our experience at Casa di Macine was amazing. What stood out was the location. We would return.

Anonymous August 2024

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