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Luxury Villa with heated pool, garden with sea and mountain views Porticcio

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Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Beach nearby
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury Villa with heated pool, garden with sea and mountain views Porticcio

Villa in Porticcio, near Ajaccio, Corsica -Family friendly on small private estate 5 mins walk to beach and shops and bars

This is a recently built luxury villa with beautiful outdoor heated swimming pool with spa jets and large garden overlooking the Bay of Ajaccio. The villa is on a single level and all rooms have French doors opening onto the fenced and hedged garden. The house is furnished to a very high standard for your enjoyment. All amenities are available in Porticcio which is within a short easy walk. The villa has uninterrupted sea and mountain views- usually snow-capped until May. Quiet, peaceful and secluded but accessible. A car is not necessary unless you wish to explore further afield. Meet and greet service and local support service is provided with the possibility of extra house keeping and shopping services. The master bedroom is very large with a sitting area and terrace. This room will easily accommodate an extra small single bed and cot. The Roman Spa style bathroom has a large walk in rain shower with massage jets, double ended bath and twin basins. All rooms have French doors which open onto the gardens. Each bedroom has its own bath or shower room with luxury toiletries and fine bed linen and towels. All rooms have TV/DVD players. The living room is huge with a dining table seating 8 and many comfortable sofas by the log fire or TV. You will find books, DVDs and MP3 docking ports. The kitchen is fully equiped with an American fridge/freezer and Range cooker. There is an outside barbecue.

Property manager

jane shepherd

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,830 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Strictly no same gender groups allowed
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Luxury Villa Garden sea Mountain Views Porticcio Grosseto-Prugna
Luxury Villa Garden sea Mountain Views Porticcio
Luxury Garden sea Mountain Views Porticcio Grosseto-Prugna
Luxury Garden sea Mountain Views Porticcio
Luxury Villa Garden sea Mountain Views Porticcio Grosseto-Prugna
Luxury Villa Garden sea Mountain Views Porticcio
Luxury Garden sea Mountain Views Porticcio Grosseto-Prugna
Luxury Garden sea Mountain Views Porticcio
Sea Mountain Views Porticcio

About the area

Map
Porticcio, Corse, DU, SUD

What's nearby

  • Southern Corsica Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Agosta Beach - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Ajaccio Citadel - 16 min drive - 15.9 km
  • St. Francois Beach - 30 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Trottel Beach - 33 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Mezzana Station - 19 min drive
  • Ajaccio (AJA-Napoleon Bonaparte) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • â€ȘL'incantu - ‬12 min drive
  • â€ȘLe Club - ‬10 min walk
  • â€ȘLe ColisĂ©e - ‬16 min walk
  • â€ȘBar A Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • â€ȘL'Alba Nova - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Villa with heated pool, garden with sea and mountain views Porticcio have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Luxury Villa with heated pool, garden with sea and mountain views Porticcio pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Luxury Villa with heated pool, garden with sea and mountain views Porticcio?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Villa with heated pool, garden with sea and mountain views Porticcio?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Villa with heated pool, garden with sea and mountain views Porticcio located?

This family-friendly Grosseto-Prugna villa is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Southern Corsica Beaches, Mare e Monti Sud and Mare a Mare Centre. Jet Sensations Porticcio and L'univers des z'enfants are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Luxury Villa with heated pool, garden with sea and mountain views Porticcio Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and convenient holiday home

Loved the pool, the views, the layout of the house, being able to walk to the quiet beach and into town. Jane was super helpful and friendly too. A great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle D., San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house. Location. View. Amenities

Wonderful property. AC in every room. Lots of bathrooms. Great view. Walking distance to beach and shopping and restaurants. Loved the fact that there was soap/ detergents/ coffee basically for the whole stay. There was even food for the first night. Nice touch. Well maintained property. Easy check in and check out. Loved it. Will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julian M.

Excellent villa with wonderful view!

This villa was ideal for our three-generation party of eight, including two children aged six and nine. We were immediately impressed by the size of the house and gardens and by the view of Ajaccio bay, Porticcio beach and the surrounding mountains, which is spectacular both at day and night. Although all is clearly described in Jane’s notes, the villa and furnishing was even better than we expected. We appreciated the security of being in a gated community of similar properties. The main living room is huge with a large dining table and two comfortable seating areas, glazed doors along its length leading onto the very large boarded deck outside where we had our evening meals. The adjacent kitchen is extremely well equipped and we appreciated being able to use certain items stored in the adjoining garage, including bicycles and beach equipment. There are several locations around the garden with seating, including two elegant gazebos, one at the villa level and one by the pool. There is comfortable seating in these and elsewhere in the garden including plenty of loungers. Indoor games and DVDs were well received, particularly by the children, and it was a real bonus that they could also watch them in their bedroom. Although we were there for the first two weeks of August in hot weather, the interior of the villa stayed cool and we hardly used the air conditioning. All the living and sleeping areas have ceiling fans as well as air conditioning. The resort was busy and when on the terrace there was some noise from the beach area on festival evenings - as well as an excellent view of the firework display - but noise was not intrusive when inside the villa. The small, sandy beach about 5 minutes walk away is fine for confident swimmers and rocky in parts, suitable for snorkelling. The main Porticcio beach, about 10 minutes walk from the villa, is well equipped with watersports, a designated swimming area, and at one end a row of sheltered open-air restaurants. The large supermarket and other shops are close to the main beach, so there is really no need for a car, but car hire is available in the town and was used by four of our party for a day out to Bonifacio. We had an excellent family holiday here. The villa had everything we needed. The layout and interior design has been brilliantly thought out by Jane and her communication with us was clear and welcoming. We recommend the villa without reservation!

10/10 Excellent

Marc-Antoine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

deux semaines dans un endroit magnifique

situation de la maison +++ par rapport aux plages, commerces, aeroport, navette pour Ajaccio. Accueil de la personne responsable de la maison: excellent Jardin et piscine superbes. AmĂ©nagement top qualitĂ©. Seul bĂ©mol: bruits nocturnes+++ des discos voisines; impossible de garder les fenĂȘtres ouvertes la nuit
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superbe villa avec vue magnifique

Villa tout confort, belle piscine, vue sur la baie d’Ajaccio, conforme au descriptif, trĂšs bon sĂ©jour
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Andreas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Komfortable Ferienvilla mit persönlichem Flair fĂŒr die große Familie

Sehr schönes Haus mit allen Annehmlichkeiten wie Klimatisierung, großer, gut ausgestatteter KĂŒche, schönen BĂ€dern, mehreren schöne Terrassen und einem schönen Pool, das Ganze in guter Lage zum Meer und mit tollem Blick ĂŒber die Bucht von Ajaccio und auf die Berge Korsikas. Die Kommunikation mit der Besitzerin war sehr angenehm und hilfreich. Angenehm auch die persönliche Note im Haus durch die geschmackvolle Ausstattung und die vielen persönlichen GegenstĂ€nde (BĂŒcher, Spielsachen, DVDs, Sportutensilien, FahrrĂ€der etc.), die großenteils genutzt werden konnten. Positiv ist die NĂ€he zum Meer mit mehreren StrĂ€nden zur Auswahl und zu Einkaufsmöglichkeiten und zu Sporteinrichtungen (Tauschschule, Bootsverleih etc.). Einzige EinschrĂ€nkung: Das Lage des Hauses ist nicht ruhig. Weniger die nahe Hauptdurchgangsstrasse war störend, sondern vor allem die laute Discomusic jede Nacht bis morgens um vier, wodurch man nur mit geschlossenen Fenstern schlafen konnte. Trotzdem, alles in allem ein sehr schönes Feriendomizil, welches wir sehr genossen haben.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Monica v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toller Ausblick

Gute Lage, tolle Aussicht, Gute Einkaufsmöglichkeiten
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thank you Jane !

Perfect week as always in beautyfull Corsica , Jane's house is very confortable and well-equiped. If you have young
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

sabine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Je vous recommande cette villa.

Séjour trÚs agréable dans une trÚs belle villa.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Klaus W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alles sehr schön

Alles sehr schön!!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour trÚs agréable

Nous avons passĂ© une trĂšs bonne semaine. Maison trĂšs bien situĂ©e et Ă©quipĂ©e. Correspond parfaitement Ă  la description de l’annonce. Nous recommandons cette maison
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Guillaume M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super séjour.

TrÚs bon séjour dans cette maison aux excellentes prestations et idéalement située.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alec C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great Location and well equipped villa

This is the best equipped of the 9 villa properties we have rented in Europe since 2010. It has 4 excellent bathrooms, good a/c and is more than spacious internally. The pool area is excellent with good ares of shade and the property is most convenient for Ajaccio airport and Porticcio with a nearby supermarket, many restaurants and an excellent butcher , baker and fishmonger amongst other shops. In particular we found the Alto Vista an excellent restaurant, Le Club great for coffee and bread and the "posh" butcher excellent if expensive. The fishmonger next to Carrefour is also excellent but v expensive. We felt the property externally needs quite a bit of love and attention to bring it to the same standard as the interior with a wild garden that is rather too wild and attention needed to get the terrace etc into a tidy state but these are relatively small points and could be swiftly remedied if the owner chose to invest in some garden assistance. We also felt the cleaning regime was not clear and we certainly saw little if any of the property manager in the 2 weeks and we had to ask for sheets to be changed at the end of 1 week despite only one of the bedrooms being occupied for the first week!! We felt that a clear written statement of what the cleaner does and does not do in the 2 weeks would have been helpful. Overall this is a very well appointed villa in a very good location with excellent beaches nearby and with a very straightforward connection to the airport; happy to recommend it and with some small attention to detail we felt the property could become an excellent choice...

10/10 Excellent

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely spacious family home with great views

We had a lovely stay in Porticcio at Jane's fantastic house. It is very spacious and easily accommodated 8 of us (2 families, each with 2 young children aged 5, 6, 7 and 7). The house feels like a real home rather than a rental property which made it far more appealing than most places. The rooms are nicely kitted out with very comfy beds and en-suite bathrooms (except one room which has a bathroom next door), and the air conditioning is very effective which was a godsend for the nights! The bathrooms are all nicely done and feel clean, whilst the kitchen has everything you need and plenty of the condiments and basics that annoying to have to buy at other rental properties. Outside, the pool area is brilliant - the pool is a nice temperature for the kids to enjoy (maybe slightly warm for the dads but the kids and mums all thought it was perfect!) and the area around the pool provided plenty of space for some cricket (although the garden also provides ample scope for lost balls...!) as well as plenty of shaded areas for lounging. Jane (the owner) is exceptionally responsive and provided all the information that we needed in advance, as well as responding to queries whilst we there. The pool cleaning system broke on one day and she immediately got the repair men out to fix it which was greatly appreciated. Porticcio is great - easy walk down to the beach and the shops (5-10 mins at kids pace) where there are various restaurants and supermarkets (Carrefour is the obvious choice, but there is also a very expensive butchers and fishmonger if you want to splash out - for meat, it is actually better to go to the Spar which is further out of Porticcio as they have a proper butcher on site (compared to Carrefour which wasnt great for meat) selling meat at better prices). Porticcio also has a GP surgery that you can walk into without appointments (also 5 min walk from house) as we unfortunately had to use! There are so many beaches to visit - our favourites were Ruppione and Plage d'Argent. Both have excellent restaurants on the beach for lunch. There are also lots of beach toys in the garage that we were able to borrow so no need to pack buckets and spades in your luggage! All in all, a great place for a holiday that we would heartily recommend and which we hope to return to at some point.

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Francois M., Carlsbad, California, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Villa and perfect location

The 6 of us stayed for 2 weeks (and glad we did so) in the villa. Each bedroom has space and storage, and an attached bathroom, very much like newer houses in the US. The living room/dinning room area is very spacious and comfortable; and the kitchen is well equipped. Also of note for long stays: a washing machine in the garage, very useful. The added points of the Villa: a nice out door/back yard, dinning/relaxing area (I really enjoyed taking my coffee in the morning sitting and watching the sea and the mountains) and the lower level with the pool and the cabana. Location, location, location: so convenient. One can go to one of the 2 beaches just walking; or grocery shopping the same way. Also very close to some front beach restaurants/ice cream parlors. It is also well located if you want to explore the island: we drove to Calvi, Ajaccio, Bonifaccio, Bastelica , Filitosa, etc. A lot to do and see. Jane, the owner, was very responsive and helpful, and ensured our stay was as we planned it. We will certainly consider going back for another summer vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Miriam P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous Villa near lovely seaside village in Corsica

My family of 7 just spent a wonderful week in this villa in Porticcio. Communication with the property owner Jane was welcoming, friendly and informative from the time of booking to the end of our holiday. There are so many highlights of this property ! The bedrooms were lovely with comfy beds, ceiling fans and air con, and each with an en suite or own bathroom Outside we spent many hours chatting at the table whilst staring at the view of the garden, sea and mountains beyond, or lounging by the beautiful pool. There are plenty of spaces to relax and chill . The kitchen was very well equipped when we felt like cooking, or it was an easy 5-10 minute walk into the village to one of the many seaside restaurants . Ajaccio is 20 minute ferry ride away. All in all a perfect holiday in a fabulous villa, one which I’m very happy to recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection in Porticcio

Fabulous villa, spacious and comfortable, equipped with everything you could want. The pool is excellent, clean and heated, the outside spaces offer a choice of seating and dining areas. Jane the owner is a pleasure to communicate with, as it is her own island home, and she goes to great lengths to ensure your stay is the best it could be. The town and main beach are within 5 minutes' walk, as is the main Carrefour supermarket. A car isn't essential, but I would recommend one in order to explore other nearby beaches. We particularly enjoyed plage Ruppione, which had a few waves enough for playing in or gentle surfing. The boat navette to Ajaccio is a must, on which you may see dolphins, it's the easy way to visit the town.

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Great views,great location

We spent a lovely week at the Villa which was well equipped. Pool was fantastic and we wish we had spent more time in it. Great location all amenities close by, wish our stay could have been longer. Jane the owner of the villa extremely helpful with any questions
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Lovely house on the coast

Beautiful house with everything you could possibly need. Jane was excellent at giving us information and Brigitte was very helpful at the property. We cooked in more than usual as the kitchen was very well equipped and the terrace had amazing views.Great local restaurants just a walk away and the ferry trip to Ajaccio was fun. Very highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Very Nice property and excellent host!

The property is Very Nice with a large garden and pool! You can walk to both beaches and restaurants. The host Jane is very supportive and show Great interest for her quests. Warn recommendation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Annette S.

Great, well equipped house with beautiful view, perfect for two families. Lovely pool.

We were 4 adults and 4 children, aged 9-12 and have really enjoyed a week in this lovely villa with ample space both indoor and outdoor. The house is within walking distance from shops, a beach and restaurants which is very convenient. However, most days we drove 15-20 minutes to find better beaches ( not difficult!). We enjoyed dinner out in Porticcio a couple of nights and also enjoyed cooking in the well equipped kitchen ( and barbecue).The owner is very helpful and service minded and for us who do not speak French it was very convenient with a British owner. The house was clean and nice, but the outdoor area could perhaps have benefitted from a bit more attention. A couple of nights there was quite load music and laser shows from local night clubs, which may disturb some people, but we were OK with it and it never disturbed any sleep. All in all, very happy with the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

Perfect for an extended family

Three generations able to enjoy time together and separately in homely surroundings. Plenty of things to do for all ages combined with relaxation and the ideal environment for water babies like our grandchildren. Wonderful support and communication from the owner and the local manager, prompt but never intrusive.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Odette C.

Enchantés!

Nous avons été impressionnés par la beauté, la propreté et les commodités offerts avec cette villa. Si nous retournons un jour sur l'ßle de beauté, ce sera assurément avec cette location!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Spacious, well equipped and high quality villa

This was a lovely property maintained and equipped to a very high standard and in an excellent location, with beach, restaurants, bars and shops within very close proximity. The views from the outdoor dining area are absolutely stunning. We were 3 generations - grand parents, parents and 3 children (aged 7, 10 and 13) and everyone had a wonderful time. Majority of the holiday was spent relaxing and swimming in the lovely pool or in the sea although we did have a few excursions including a great day out in the woods doing "parcours" (tree rope climbing). As a keen cyclist I took my own bike and spent most mornings cycling for a couple of hours. As I found out Corsica is very mountainous - as soon as you turn inland the road goes upwards! Hence a good idea to get out early before it gets too hot (which it did very quickly). The local town Porticcio was lively and could get quite busy at times but never to the levels of the French riviera in August for example. The owner, Jane was extremely helpful and attentive both before and during the holiday especially when we had a small issue with the swimming pool - this was fixed very quickly. Overall I can highly recommend this villa if you are looking for a high quality, spacious place close to many amenities.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

michael w., London

wonderful property, better than website

The property is on a private estate, requiring a code to open doors to estate and thus feels it is secure. Most of the villas have been completed, including the ones on either side of our villa. Shrubs have been grown to ensure privacy from the other properties. The view from the back of the villa is amazing, looking over the bay of Ajaccio. The garden is divided into several layers. The swimming pool is at the bottom with sunloungers and a gazebo and barbecue. Thje upper layer has a patio leading from the villa with a gazebo outside one bedroom so people can be by the pool and others at the top. The villa is designed for 8 people with a table on the upper terrace to ensure there is enough seating for lunch and dinner with outstanding views. There is adequate shading over the table.. Inside the villa has air conditioning, which was not used because the high ceilings which kept the property cool. There are 4 bedrooms 3 are on suite. The beds were comfortable and we all had a good nights sleep. The kitchen shows that the owner is keen on cooking, with many cook books, It was a delight not to have the need to buy essentials such as salt and garlic and even herbs. There are many pots and pans,plates and plenty of cutlery available- like being in someones home. One one evening there was some rain and we watched a DVD in a large room which was a lounge and dining room with enough sofas for 8 people.. Needless to say there was also free internet connection. The owner arranged for Brigitte to greet us with a welcome pack so we did not have to go to the supermarket before lunch. She was brilliant and came again to ensure all was well. She ensured the villa was well cleaned. The pool was heated and the only point to make was that it was 28C. This enabled us to swim and play in the pool in the evening. There was an electric cover resulting in an insect free pool the next day We also had the use of cycles and a table tennis table for the kids which we used on the patio. Can I go on the superlatives. We hope to come back next year, although see there have been some early bookings