Villa Maquis, Corsica

Description

A stay at this luxury Corsican villa is the stuff dreams are made of. Villa Maquis is perched on the edge of Palombaggia beach, in beautiful Porto Vecchio. Hidden away in a private estate, and within stunning gardens, it’s perfectly secluded and peaceful; a real tonic for anyone who wants to escape normal life for a while.

Step inside the seven-bedroom luxury villa and you’ll find a light and airy space, inspired by Corsican and Cambodian interiors, with natural materials and a neutral colour palette that make a feature of the villa’s wonderful views and natural beauty. You can see the sea from almost every window here, and listen to the waves lapping the shore. It’s a wonderful place to relax quietly, but also makes for a fabulous space for a gathering with friends or for a big celebration.

The kitchen is open plan to the dining area, allowing for a sociable atmosphere while dinner is prepared and a long, leisurely meal afterwards. Adjacent is a spacious lounge, which opens right out onto the terraces so you can enjoy the gentle sea breeze as you put your feet up. In the evenings, or if you’re unlucky and get a showery day, there’s plenty of space to get together in the huge games room, which has a table football and table tennis, as well as a plasma TV screen and a film and book library.

But it must be said that the most magical aspects of this property are all in the outdoor areas. This truly is a villa where you can live a totally outdoor lifestyle. You can easily spend all the day in the infinity swimming pool and its pool house, lounging in the shade with a book and a long drink. Then there are the beautiful gardens, where the sea peeps out at you through the lush greenery, the laid-back outdoor dining and living rooms with outdoor kitchen and a barbecue area, and the fabulous alfresco activity area with its own bar and boules pitch.

What’s Included

Please call us on +44 (0)203 432 7784 for rates and the latest availability.

Location

Villa Maquis is located within a secluded private estate close to Porto Vecchio, offering breathtaking sea views.

Palombaggia beach is within walking distance from the villa, along with stores for essentials and beach cafes.

The nearest Figari airport is approx. 25mins drive away, whilst Bastia is just over 2hrs drive.

Rooms

Villa Maquis sleeps 14 guests across seven bedrooms.

Bedroom 1:
Double bedroom on top floor with king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, dressing room, interconnecting study, sea views and terrace access.

Bedroom 2:
Double bedroom on top floor with king-size/twin beds, en-suite shower room, dressing room and terrace access.

Bedroom 3:
Double bedroom on lower floor with king-size bed, en-suite shower room, dressing room and terrace access.

Bedrooms 4 – 7:
Double bedrooms on lower floor each with king-size/twin beds, en-suite shower rooms, dressing rooms and terrace access.

Eating

Villa Maquis is usually offered on a self-catered basis and, with its outdoor eating area with huge barbecue, and well-equipped kitchen with an open-plan cooking space, back kitchen and made-to-measure cold room, it’s perfect for anyone who enjoys either cooking for friends, or making the most of the fabulous foods available on the island.

A welcome pack of essentials is supplied to get you started, including a bottle of Champagne, local wines, cheese, charcuteries and jams, all designed to make your stay a little more special.

A selection of Nespresso coffees and teas are available and fresh bread and pastries are delivered to your door each morning for your breakfast.

There are, of course, a number of fabulous restaurants for you to try in Porto Vecchio, too. We particularly love U Santa Marina and La Table de Mina. The villa’s staff will be only too pleased to help you make bookings and advise on the best tables.

Alternatively, service of a private chef service can be included, offering breakfast and one main meal on 5 days per week with cost of food and drinks charged for separately.

Staff

Firefly pre-arrival concierge service.

Villa staff include:
Resort manager
Housekeeper
Villa concierge service

Additional staff such as a private chef, villa host, nannies and massage therapists can be arranged on request.

Kids

There is so much for children to do at Villa Maquis. A play room with a plasma screen TV, table football, and table tennis makes for the perfect den for them to hide out in while the adults gather in the main living space. There’s also a selection of DVDs and books to keep them busy, too.

Outside, children of all ages are sure to love the heated swimming pool and there’s also a boules pitch where they can learn to play petanque.

The villa’s staff can also arrange lots of outdoor adventures, including stand-up paddle boarding.