Cala d'Istria is available exclusively through The Thinking Traveller
The house of the three-tiered pool
10 Guests
5 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Keyholder highlights
- Garden gate sea access
- Extraordinary heatable infinity pool
- Luxurious contemporary design
- Stunning views
- Extensive grounds
- Fully equipped gym and massage area
- Al fresco cinema area
Gallery
A wide expanse of decking offers plenty of poolside space.
The shady al fresco living and dining area is perfect for relaxation and long, lazy meals.
Remarkable design, space galore, and a truly unique infinity pool with a glass-fronted deep end.
Lunch is served.
Cala d'Istria's remarkable infinity pool with its views out to sea.
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 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
- Access to our award winning local support, knowledge and personal recommendations during your stay
- 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 daily cleaning service (up to 4 hours/day, 6 days a week) and a mid-week linen change
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Meals
- The costs to heat the pool, which amounts to €850 per week, if requested, payable in advance.
- Tourist taxes (taxe de séjour) levied by many town councils in France. The amount varies by location and usually amounts to between €3-€4 per person per night
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The Area
Cala d'Istria sits on a little beach-flanked promontory on the south coast of Corsica, just over 20km northwest from Bonifacio. This section of the coast is characterised by a series of little coves and bays, many of which have lovely little sandy beaches.
A must-see for anyone staying at Cala d'Istria 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, mediaeval 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.
Getting to and around
Figari Sud-Corse Airport:
15km-10miles-20minsBastia Airport:
160km-99miles-2hr50Ajaccio Airport:
115km-70miles-2hr10Nearest beaches:
2 mins walk from the property (plus several others within a few mins walk).Nearest shops and amenities:
10mins drive in PianottoliBonifacio:
25km-15miles-35minsPorto Vecchio:
32km-20miles-40minsSperone Golf Course:
28km-17miles-40minsSartène:
38km-24miles-50minsAjaccio:
115km-72miles-2hr20From the Guest Book
Read the insightful reviews from travellers who have experienced this villa and our service firsthand.
Traumhafte Villa mit tollen Außenanlagen!
ML, Germany June 2019
Cala d'Istria is a fantastic villa with great outdoor facilities!
ML, Germany June 2019
Cala d'Istria is beautifully equipped with everything you could want to enjoy the beach and surrounds. The owner is particularly considerate in making these things available - paddle boards, kayaks, snorkels, boche etc - as they really enhance the experience. The villa is full of the owner's personal touches and character which also adds to the experience All the people we interacted with were fantastic - incredibly helpful and a delight to be around.
Mr Michael Metzner, Australia July 2018
The pool at Cala d'Istria was great for everyone and the 3 year-old was the happiest of our 11 family members. I loved sitting in the bathtub reading and watching the sunset. The large fridge was nice for our big group. All the toys, all in good shape were thoroughly enjoyed. We loved the large deck, the various seating areas and all the lounge chairs.
dk, United States of America June 2018
Everything at Cala d'Istria was most enjoyable. The villa was big enough for every one to do their own thing but most of all we enjoyed the pool. The weather was lovely and overall we all had a wonderful experience.
PK, United States of America September 2017
Cala d'Istria was perfect in every way! A fantastically designed luxury villa in a totally stunning location. Never mind asking would we return, we were reluctant to leave it in the first place!
FD, United Kingdom June 2017
Excellent
4.7/5
1,174 Reviews
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