The maquis-hidden house

10 Guests

5 Bedrooms

4 Bathrooms

Hidden amidst the aromatic maquis of Corsica’s southern coast, I Bruzzi is a discreet, reflective ode to the beauty that surrounds it. Wood clads its low-rise walls, decks its pool area and shades its terraces, enveloping the whole in a geometric ligneous camouflage. Step across the threshold, meanwhile, and one enters a world of contemporary refinement, ingenious design and generous comfort.

Key Highlights

  • Heatable infinity pool
  • Walkable to beach/sea
  • Sea views
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Walking distance to restaurant(s)
  • Daily maid service
  • Barbecue

Gallery

The decked terracing, the infinity pool and the sea views.

The decked terracing, the infinity pool and the sea views.

The gorgeous pool is surrounded by a large decked terrace on three sides.

The gorgeous pool is surrounded by a large decked terrace on three sides.

The shady outdoor dining area boasts more of those gorgeous sea views.

The shady outdoor dining area boasts more of those gorgeous sea views.

The secluded internal courtyard.

The secluded internal courtyard.

The beautifully designed and furnished open-plan living and dining area.

The beautifully designed and furnished open-plan living and dining area.

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I Bruzzi is a very comfortable and well-furnished house in a prime location. Our group had a wonderful time. The house and its location were spectacular and left us all with great memories and the desire to return one day. All The Thinking Traveller's staff contributed to our formidable stay at the I Bruzzi.

– Verified guest, visited 2026

Overview

  • GuestsUp to 10
  • Bedrooms5
  • Double beds3
  • Flexible double/twin beds2
  • Bathrooms4
  • En-suite bathrooms3 of 4
  • Floor plan

Features and Amenities

The property

  • Sea views
  • Vegetable garden
  • Private parking

Geography

  • Walkable to beach/sea
  • Walking distance to restaurant(s)

Pool & Wellness

  • Heatable infinity pool
    12x5m
  • Gym
  • Hot tub

Services

  • Daily maid service
  • Local knowledge and recommendations
  • On-the-ground support

Kitchen & Dining

  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave

Entertainment & Tech

  • ADSL Wi-Fi Internet
  • Satellite TV

Includes

  • IncludedThe Thinking Traveller's expertise to help you fine-tune the logistics of your trip and access to exclusive experiences
  • IncludedExclusive use of your private villa and grounds
  • IncludedEffortless trip sharing with your guests on our online platform
  • IncludedAward-winning local expertise throughout your stay

Excludes

  • Not IncludedFlights
  • Not IncludedCar hire
  • Not IncludedTransfers
  • Not IncludedMeals (unless otherwise specified)

Getting to and around

Figari Sud-Corse Airport15km-10miles-20mins
Bastia Airport160km-99miles-2hr50
Ajaccio Airport115km-70miles-2hr10
Nearest beaches600m-700m (about 5-8mins walk). Several others can be reached within a 5-10-minute drive.
Nearest shops and amenities10mins drive in Pianottoli
Bonifacio25km-15miles-35mins
Porto Vecchio32km-20miles-40mins
Sperone Golf Course28km-17miles-40mins
Sartène38km-24miles-50mins
Ajaccio115km-72miles-2hr20

Bedroom details

  • Bedroom 1: master double bed (180x200cm) with in-room tub, en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 2: double bed (160x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 3: double-twin bed (160/80x200cm), en-suite shower room
  • Bedroom 4: double bed (180x200cm), adjacent shower room shared with bedroom 5
  • Bedroom 5: double-twin bed (160/80x200cm), adjacent shower room shared with bedroom 4

NB: A double-twin bedroom has two single beds that can either be joined together to create a double bed or left separate as two single beds.

Reduced Occupancy

During the shoulder seasons, I Bruzzi has a reduced price for a group of up to 6 that only need up to 3 bedrooms. The bedrooms not required will be closed, but the rest of the villa, its amenities and its grounds will remain at the complete disposal of guests. Should you book the reduced occupancy, bedrooms 1, 2 and 3 will be prepared for you.
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About the property

Inside

accommodation at I Bruzzi is all on one floor and revolves around a central, open-concept space hosting a beautifully furnished living area with feature fireplaces, a convivial dining table and a superbly finished kitchen equipped with double-fronted fridge-freezer, a large island and a wine chiller.

Retractable glass walls provide seamless access to the large decked, sea-view pool area to one side and an intimate, sheltered internal courtyard to the other. Fittings and furnishings are of an exactingly high quality throughout and a clear architectonic logic shines through, creating an environment that is not only aesthetically desirable, but also practical and liveable.

A door between the kitchen and the dining area, takes one into the first of the five bedrooms, an opulent, open suite featuring a central double bed, a walk-in wardrobe, a voluptuous in-room tub, an enormous double shower, an en-suite WC and, behind a low, semi-partition wall that doubles as the bed's headboard, his-and-hers sinks with hanging mirrors. A huge, wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door opens out onto a decked terrace and brings in the glorious views of the gardens and the sea.

Back in the living area, a passage-way to one side of the fireplace, leads past a guest WC to two more sea-view bedrooms, a double and a double-twin, each with its own en-suite shower room and access to the decked pool area.

The internal courtyard provides access to the remainder of the accommodation: a TV snug (also connected internally to the kitchen) and the last two bedrooms, a double and a double-twin, sharing a Jack-and-Jill shower room (accessed directly from both bedrooms).

Outside

as has already been hinted at, I Bruzzi has been conceived with a fluid indoor-outdoor lifestyle in mind. Conventional boundaries disappear when the retractable glass walls are opened up, creating a natural flow between internal and external areas.

To the front of the house, accessed via the living and dining area, the master suite and two of the bedrooms, is a huge, tiered expanse of sea-view decking, at the centre of which sits the sublime heated infinity pool. There are shady areas for sitting and al fresco dining, interspersed with landscaped gardens planted with a wide and colourful variety of aromatic shrubs, ornamental grasses, cacti and trees.

For a more intimate setting, guests may head to the delightful decked internal courtyard, which has a little green oasis at the centre and, to one side, a sheltered romantic Jacuzzi, whose roof-opening provides unforgettable views of the starlit sky.

Hidden away in I Bruzzi's leafy grounds is a large bespoke circular dining table, a suspended daybed, and a children's trampoline. An array of mature trees, plants and maquis surround the property, rooting it in a fragrant cocoon of tranquillity and well-being.

Last but not least, tucked away in a wooden gazebo in the grounds, is the well-equipped outdoor NORHD gym, which has an exercise bike, a rowing machine, a treadmill and weights (but no air-con).
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About the Area

I Bruzzi looks out over the lovely sandy beaches and sheltered bays of Corsica's south coast, near Pianottoli. The nearest beach is an easily walkable 650m away. About 20km to the southeast 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 a great selection of restaurants and bars.

Less than an hour's drive northwest is the panoramically positioned, medieval 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.

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Considerations

I Bruzzi features a fantastic infinity pool, offering swimmers stunning views while in the pool. There is a drop from the infinity edge so we recommend children are supervised at all times. Please refer to our general safety page if you would like more information about infinity pools.

During the high season, especially at weekends, you may occasionally hear planes arriving at the nearby Figari airport.

Read more about our Health and Safety Policy here

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Guest Reviews

I Bruzzi is a very comfortable and well-furnished house in a prime location. Our group had a wonderful time. The house and its location were spectacular and left us all with great memories and the desire to return one day. All The Thinking Traveller's staff contributed to our formidable stay at the I Bruzzi.

Verified guest, visited September 2026

I Bruzzi is well appointed, as comfortable as at home, and lives up to your moniker Think Exquisite.

Michael Musgrave, visited August 2026

I Bruzzi is in a beautiful setting. Wonderful use of space, excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities, and lovely pool. Would we return? Yes, if we were heading back to Corsica, it would be the obvious place to stay.

AG, visited August 2025

I Bruzzi is a very relaxing, peaceful villa with great outdoor space. What stood out was the location, the swimming pool and the natural surroundings.

Verified guest, visited August 2024

We had a magical and unforgettable holiday at I Bruzzi. What stood out was tincredible view of the ocean, the infinity pool, the beautiful architecture of the property and the quality of the appliances. We usually do not return to the same place on holiday, but I Bruzzi was very special.

Verified guest, visited July 2024

Relaxing with lots of privacy in a beautiful part of Corsica.

Verified guest, visited July 2023

Staff and owners of I Bruzzi were friendly and accommodating - all of them. The vegetables and fruit from their garden was most welcome, and appreciated.

Mr Adrian Chalk , United States of America, visited August 2022

I Bruzzi was a stunning property in a fantastic setting.

DW, United Kingdom, visited July 2022

The secluded internal courtyard.

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