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Casa Alta, Vizzazona

Chambres d'hotes / Bed & Breakfast

Character property, village atmosphere, superb mountain views, peaceful

   


Set against a magnificent backdrop of imposing larico pines and surrounded by some of the most dramatic mountain scenery on the island, Casa Alta is a former forestry retreat which has now been transformed into a comfortable family-run chambre d'hote offering just five rooms. Completely renovated in 2008, Casa Alta is a traditional stone house which now offers three double rooms and four quadruple rooms..
   

The rooms each have their own private shower room and toilet, central heating and internet access, and all of them benefit from double glazed windows and soundproofing between the floors.

Guests are offered a copious 'classique' breakfast included in the cost of the room, but for a small supplement Corsican specialities such as charcuterie, cheeses and patisseries can also be provided. Breakfast can be taken either in the large communal salon, or on the terrace bordered by pines and lime trees - either way guests have the choice of an intimate meal together, or the opportunity to chat with other guests and their hosts about their experiences of Corsica, and exchange ideas of things to see and do.

BOCCA DI PALMENTE - Double room with shower and toilet situated on the first floor offering a beautiful view of the forest behind the property.

PASCIOLA - Double room with shower and toilet on the second floor with a vaulted ceiling with a superb view of the forest, Tattone and the Fortin de Pasciola.

MONTE D'ORO - Double room with shower and toilet situated on the first floor facing Monte d'Oro. This room will seduce you with it's ancient furnishings, the spacious shower and the view.

Suite 'FOCE DI VIZZAVONA' - On the second floor, this suite offers a lovely view over the ruins of the ancient 'hotel de la Forêt' and over the Col de Vizzavona. It comprises a vaulted bedroom with double bed, and a mezzanine area with two single beds and a shower room with toilet.

Family room 'PUNTA RENOSA' - This large room can accommodate four people. Ideal for a family with two children, the room comprises a double bed, bunk-beds and a shower room with toilet and Italian style shower.

Your hosts can also prepare, on request, a Corsican lunch or picnic basket. For the evenings, there is a variety of restaurants nearby offering excellent value for money. For the added comfort of guests is the use of a washing machine and the possibility to download your photos and films to CD/DVD.

A haven for walkers, Casa Alta is ideally situated on the junction between the GR20 north and GR20 south walks, but is also suited to those who merely want to enjoy the peace and tranquility at the heart of the Corsican mountains. Vizzavona is the departure point for numerous walks for all levels such as the celebrated 'Cascade des Anglais' and the 'Voile de la Mariée' at Bocognano, but there are walks suitable for all ages and abilities from woodland walks through the pines or longer hikes, and all the trails are very well marked. Visitors to this beautiful area can also indulge in a refreshing dip in the nearby rivers and rock pools - perfect after a long walk or a day spent basking on the rocks in the heat of the sun.

The little hamlet of Vizzavona is only a few hundred metres from Casa Alta, and here you can find several restaurants as well as a local grocery shop. There is also a station so guests can easily explore as far as Ajaccio, Bastia and Calvi by train, or on foot following the famous GR20 walk across the island, discovering villages, the forest and the unforgettable scent of the maquis along the way.


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50km or 12km for river bathing
Double/twins or family room
Walking distance, 500m
Walking distance, 500m
Central - Ajaccio or Bastia
Any, subject to availability

Bookings and further information: e-mail: contact@directcorsica.com. For your convenience, payments for this property can be made in sterling via directCorsica Ltd.

Beach: 50km; Shops/restaurants: 3m; Main town: Vizzavona, 3km; Airport: Ajaccio, 50km or Bastia, 86km; Car hire: Essential


PRICES 2010 - prices shown are per room, per night including breakfast
Dates

Amount

Double room

Suite or Family room

3 January - 30 April

71 €

118 €

1 May - 30 June

95 €

142 €

1 July - 31 August

106 €

153 €

1 September - 31 October

95 €

142 €

1 November - 22 December

71 €

118 €

'Classique' Breakfast

Included

Corsican breakfast

7.50 € per person, per day

Extra bed (child under 10 years)

15 € per person (certain rooms only)

Picnic basket

12 € per person

Photos put onto CD or DVD

10 € per CD / 15 € per DVD

Washing Machine

10 €

Comments from previous guests...

'Casa Alta was also very nice - the owners are extremely nice people and very helpful. They helped us finding the best places to go, the best routes and make very tasty jams themselves. The house was really cosy, beautiful and located in a great forest. The village of Vizzavona is a perfect starting point for great walks. We loved walking in the mountains: I would recommend especially the walk in the Monte Renoso and Lake Bastiani; and the walk in the Pozzi (from station de ski du Val d'Ese) - both were relatively easy, with wonderful views, and away from the millions of tourists (who tend to concentrate heavily on the Restonica Valley; the walk to Lac de Melo and Capitello was really crowded with people). For those who stay at the casa alta, the restaurant not to miss is Monte d'Oro, superb, friendly staff and great food. Overall we had a great holiday and would like to thank you very much for all your help.'

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