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In a large mature garden, nestled amongst the ancient olive trees, Villa
Carpe Diem is a comfortable family home, perfectly placed to take full advantage of the stunning Valinco coastline.
Just 200 metres walk from the beach, this house boasts a lovely terrace with views over the bay which opens onto
the main living room. Furnished in a fresh, contemporary style, the whitewashed walls and vibrant accent colours
add to the Mediterranean feel of the house. The main living area is comfortably furnished and there is satellite
television, video and DVD for your added pleasure. The thoughtful owners have also added equipment to allow you
to view digital photos through the television, so if you don't want to venture out in the evening, you can relive
the days activities.
The separate kitchen is well equipped with all the facilities one would
expect of a modern holiday home including full oven, ceramic hob, fridge-freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
The terrace has been equipped with a table and chairs together with an electric table barbecue, but should you
prefer to eat inside, there is also a dining area with wooden table and chairs. The family have lived here themselves
for many years, so there are lots of extra little bits and bobs that one does not always find in houses that have
been equipped purely for summer rentals.
The three bedrooms each have a king-size bed, and there is a shower room
with washbasin and a separate toilet also with handbasin. Click HERE
to download a plan of the house.
Outside there is a large Jacuzzi / hot-tub which can be heated from 26
to 40 degrees, so ideal if you plan to visit in early or late season, or in the summer if you want somewhere quiet
to chill out. Measuring 2.2 x 2.2m in size, there is plenty of room for 5-6 people. What could be better than sitting
out in the evening whilst the many adjustable jets massage and relax you - simply heavenly!
APARTMENTS CARPE DIEM
Below the main part of the house are two small apartments. The owners use one as a base during the summer months,
so that they can be on hand to maintain the gardens and the Jacuzzi, and be available should the need arise, however
they won't disturb you if you just want to be left in peace. The second apartment can be rented separately or together
with the main house for larger groups or families who may wish to holiday together with a degree of privacy for
some members of their party. The apartment Carpe Diem is situated below and to the back of the villa, facing in
the opposite direction. It offers a separate bedroom with standard double bed, shower room, separate toilet, and
open plan living/dining room and kitchen. The living room is furnished with two large single sofabeds (110cm x
190cm). This apartment is available for rent all year. The studio Carpe Diem is a separate bedroom with dressing
area, private shower room, toilet and private terrace. There is no kitchen, but the owners offer the possibility
of breakfast if the room is rented separately to the house and/or apartment.
During July and August, the property will only ever be rented
to one family, so if the villa is rented, the apartment will not be rented out (unless as part of a bigger group
or to the same family) and vice versa, so that the jacuzzi spa will always be available for private use during
the summer.
One of the biggest attractions of the area is surely the superb beaches where the sparkling blue waters offer a
striking contrast to the warm golden yellow of the sand. Huge granite boulders act as natural dividers, and children
will love catching the little fish that make their home in the resulting rock pools. This collection of intimate
coves and picturesque sandy beaches stretching along the coastline between Propriano and Abbartello is backed by
a maquis covered hillside, and boasts some of the best views of the bay.
However, the beaches are only part of the story, and the valinco has a lot more to offer visitors from the intriguing
pre-historic site at Filitosa, to Sartene, the most Corsican of Corsican towns, and Propriano's bustling waterfront
marina where you can sample some of the fresh fish caught that morning whilst watching the sun set over the bay.
The captivating village of Olmeto was once a favourite spot with artists such as Edward Lear, and it is easy to
see why.
Corsica is a wild island full of natural beauty, and Serge and Patricia
are keen to do everything possible to protect the environment against the ravages of tourism, so that future visistors
can continue to live in harmony with the 'island of beauty' and enjoy the unspoilt surroundings. To this end, they
use only environmentally friendly products in the house and the garden. The house is cleaned, and the linen is
washed, in products made from essential oils of orange, lemons and lavendar so that no chemicals are used. The
bedrooms and wardrobes are delicately fragranced by cedar wood balls infused with eucalyptus and pine oils which
also help to keep the moths away. Conscious that being green can sometimes be costly, a full range of enviromentally
friendly cleaning products are provided as well as a recycling unit which they encourage guests to use and they
will empty for you to save you the trouble.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Villa Carpe Diem is a NON-SMOKING house, and pets are not permitted.
The house is not recommended for small children as the terrain is not completely enclosed. The owners have an ecological
philosophy and are happy to put guests in touch with local organic suppliers, and can also offer the possibility
of Qi Gong in the garden or early morning on the beach.
The friendly owners are based in Corsica, and speak four languages including
English.
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Pool ..........................
Beach .......................
Shops/Restaurants ....
Parking .....................
WiFi / internet............
Area / Airport ............
Linen ........................
Arrival day ................ |
Large jacuzzi/hot-tub (VILLA ONLY)
Walking distance, 200m
Propriano, 4km
Parking at property
No - internet cafe in Propriano
South - Figari or Ajaccio
Included
SUNDAYS |
For blogs about Cappiciolo and the Valinco, click HERE (search Propriano & Cappiciolo)
For more information about Cappiciolo and the Valinco, click HERE
For general information about Corsica, or other regions, click HERE
For a detailed map of Corsica, click HERE
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS |
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:
200m; Shops/restaurants: 4km; Main town: Propriano 5km; Airport: Figari
60km; Car hire:
Essential
PRICES 2012
- prices shown are per week
| Dates |
Amount
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VILLA
(3 bedrooms)
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APARTMENT (1
bedroom)
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VILLA & APARTMENT
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| 1 April - 30 June |
n / a
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1000 €
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n / a
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| 1 July - 1 September |
2500 €
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1500 €
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4000 €
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| 2 - 29 September |
1500 €
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1000 €
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n / a
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| 30 September - 3 November |
n / a
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1000 €
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n / a
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| Studio Bedroom |
100 € per night
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| Cleaning charge payable on arrival |
150 €
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50 €
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50 €
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| Refundable Security/Breakage deposit |
300 €
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150 €
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150 €
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Comments from previous guests...
'We enjoyed ourselves enormously during our stay at the villa
- the house was great, the views stunning and of course the boat trip was magnificent! We hope you didn't have
too much work cleaning up after us. We will certainly recommend Villa Josette to our friends and we may be back
ourselves. Thanks for your help throughout our stay and we hope the rest of the season goes well for you.'
'We have just come back from our holiday at the Villa. We had
a great time and the villa was fantastic - lovely, well-provided house, large garden with plenty of different places
to lie out in the sun or the shade, and a choice of tables on shaded varenda or in full sun to eat at. We loved
the hot tub. The owners were extremely friendly and helpful - I would certainly recommend this property.'
'Dear Patricia, We have enjoyed our stay at the villa very much.
It is lovely here and your villa is beautiful and so very clean and well equipped - like a home from home. We enjoyed
the spa - it is so relaxing, we want one at home now but it would not have a beautiful view like yours. We ate
in most nights as it was a pleasure to cook in the lovely kitchen. If you ever want to sell Villa Carpe Diem, please
let us know!!'
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