Infinite views, pastoral charm
4 Guests
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
The mountains of southern Corsica are dotted with sturdy, stone-built sheep folds, bergeries, that once provided protection for shepherds and their flocks, and Casonu is a nostalgic, loving ode to this age-old architectural form. Designed with contemporary comforts in mind but entirely in-keeping with local heritage, it is a masterclass in how to combine reclaimed materials, traditional know-how, and superior craftsmanship to create an elegiac and evocative home for the 21st century.
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Keyholder highlights
- Spellbinding panoramas
- Lovingly designed interiors
- Inviting heatable pool
- Authentic atmosphere
- Immersion in nature
Gallery
Casonu's gorgeous pool terrace with the stone-flagged house rising above.
Spellbinding views, a tempting heatable pool, a sitting area, and a shady al fresco dining area - all you could need.
The shady dining area by the pool is served by a plancha grill, workspace and a sink.
A detail of the beautifully designed kitchen with its wavy barrel-vaulted ceiling.
With views like this from the kitchen sink, washing up is never a chore at Casonu.
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 to assist you during your stay and 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
- Mid-week cleaning (up to 4 hours) and linen change
- Breakfast hamper delivery
- The cost for heating the pool, upon request
Excludes
- Flights
- Car hire
- Transfers
- Ingredients for breakfast hamper
- 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
Located at around 600m above sea level in the mountains to the northeast of Propriano, Casonu is immersed in nature. Forested peaks and rocky outcrops provide a real sense of being off the beaten track, birds of prey wheel in the sky above, and splendid panoramas pan out to take in the south coast of Corsica, the Gulf of Valinco, and the sparkling Tyrrhenian Sea.
The surrounding countryside is a real paradise for those who enjoy hiking, mountain biking and other outdoor activities, and there are a multitude of trails to choose from.
The Gulf of Valinco is home to a seemingly endless variety of sandy beaches. The closest to Casonu, all of which are about a 30-minute drive away, are in and around Propriano (Plage de Baraci, Capu Laurosu and Capicciolo).
There is a restaurant nearby, in the village of Fozzano (5mins), but for a wider choice of amenities, including restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and water sports, Propriano is the place to be (25mins). Its marina is a pleasant spot in which to while away an hour or two, sipping a coffee or dining by the water.
Just a few kilometres from Propriano, at the southwestern tip of the Gulf of Valinco, is Campomoro. Surveyed from on high by a Genoese tower, the little village boasts an elegant arc of golden sand, electric blue waters, and a cluster of bars, cafés and restaurants. It is also a great spot for walkers, with numerous trails crisscrossing the unspoilt verdant hills that rise up to create a headland some 4500m above the sea. The coastline running west and south from the village, meanwhile, is home to numerous idyllic little bays and tiny beaches, most of which are only accessible by boat. A day spent sailing from one to another, dropping anchor and diving into the irresistible waters is time well spent indeed.
For a sense of Corsica's multi-millennial history, a visit to the nearby megalithic site of Filitosa is not to be missed. Inhabited more or less continuously from the 9th millennium BCE until the 3rd century BCE, the site's olive groves, woodland and open countryside host a wide variety of archaeological finds from carved menhir statues to Bronze Age stone towers and much more besides.
Some 30 minutes away to the south, meanwhile, is the panoramically positioned, mediaeval town of Sartène, whose pretty labyrinth of streets gives an idea of Corsican life away from the coastline. Similarly interesting is the village of Olmeto, whose coloured houses and setting on a steep forested hill make for an evocative atmosphere.
Just over an hour and a half's drive northwest will take you Corsica's capital, Ajaccio. The town is well worth a visit, not least so you can say that you've been to the birthplace of the great Napoleon.
About 75km to the southeast, meanwhile, is Bonifacio, one of Corsica's most dramatically positioned and striking towns. Teetering perilously on a high cliff above the sea, it offers sublime views over to Sardinia and a great selection of restaurants and bars.
