Cala d'Istria

Cala d'Istria's remarkable infinity pool with its views out to sea.A wide expanse of decking offers plenty of poolside space.The bay of Pianottoli-Caldarello at the bottom of Cala d'Istria's garden.The shady al fresco living and dining area is perfect for relaxation and long, lazy meals.Lunch is served.A convivial spot in which to chat and catch up on the news.Remarkable design, space galore, and a truly unique infinity pool with a glass-fronted deep end.With its three tiers and shallow waters, the pool at Cala d'Istria is perfect for all ages. Shady day beds to one side of the pool terrace.Another shot of the main al fresco dining area.Walls of floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors allow the interiors to flow outside seamlessly.The comfortably and characterfully furnished living area.Open-plan living perfected.The indoor dining area with its views.The dining area and the superbly equipped kitchen.The practical, inspiring kitchen.The second al fresco dining area looking through the living area.A light Corsican lunch...The study area between the living room and the main suite.The amazing sea-view main bedroom (bedroom 1) with its panoramic in-room tub. The main bedroom's bed. The main bedroom's luxurious bathroom area.Looking from the main bedroom to the office room.Heading to the lower ground floor.The TV snug on the lower ground floor.The corridor on the lower ground floor, off which the bedrooms are accessed.Another study area on the lower ground floor.A bed with a view. The first of two double bedroom on the lower ground floor. (Bedroom 2)The same bedroom with its en-suite shower room behind.Its area of terrace.Its walk-in shower.The second double bedroom on the lower floor. (Bedroom 3)The same bedroom seen from another angle.The lower ground floor bedroom with a French bed (bedroom 4). The French bed bedroom's terrace access.The French bed room and the double-twin on the lower floor share this bathroom.The double-twin bedroom on the lower ground floor (bedroom 5). The lower ground floor bedrooms and the steps heading up to the pool area.The independent double-twin bedroom accessed from the gardens. (Bedroom 6)More of that indoor-outdoor living.The en-suite shower room of externally accessed double-twin..Steps leading up from the lower floor to the pool terrace.The double-twin bedroom in the cabin, which is only available on request. (Bedroom 7)The romantic cabin is immersed in the gardens.A quiet spot for a little personal time.A shady spot in the garden with the villa behind.The gardens are full of delightful surprises, such as this dining area.And what could that be?It's a kitchen serving the garden dining area.The gym is also hidden away in the gardens.All you could need to keep fit while away.An art installation to contemplate.And another quiet spot for an afternoon snooze.Pure contemporary architecture and design.One of the shallow paddling sections of the pool.Choose your spot.Cala d'Istria rising above its extensive grounds.Anyone for boules?Heading down to the beach.The quiet beach a few steps away, at the end of the garden.All this awaits you.One last shot of Cala d'Istria.Cala d'Istria is just a 30-minute drive from beautiful Bonifacio.Strolling through the streets of Bonifacio.Bonifacio's coastal walk offers unforgettable views.Lovely Porto Vecchio.Porto Vecchio's Sunday market is great fun and a great source of goodies.Roccapina.Palombaggia beach is arguably Corsica's most beautiful.The transparent shallow waters of Santa Giulia beach.Cycling in Corsica, where you'll be greeted with wonderful scenery.Stunning scenery at Col de Bavella in the mountains north of Porto Vecchio.