Studio, sleeps 2 people

Central location, balcony, sea or garden views, beach nearby, shops/restaurants within easy walking distance, ideal for a couple

In a quiet position just a few minutes walk from the bustling waterfront town of Calvi and the superb sandy beach, the Studios Casa Vecchia are ideal for couples looking for an inexpensive base from which to explore this beautiful area. We are pleased to offer a variety of studios here; modern and traditional, some with sea views and some with garden views. The owners have also provided a hairdryer, full sized kettle and an iron with small ironing board to make your stay more comfortable. MODERN STUDIOS Each studio comprises a large main room with double bed, a well equipped kitchenette with two hob rings, microwave, toaster, cafetiere and fridge with ice box. Three of the modern studios enjoy sea views and one has a view over the garden. Each has a shower room with washbasin and toilet. The studios are simply but tastefully furnished in fresh whites with hints of colour here and there and offer good value for money. An extra bed can be provided for a third person should you wish - see prices below. Outside there is a large balcony with table and chairs so that you can eat alfresco. There is also a television should you ever tire of the views. These studios are the ones featured in the photographs. TRADITIONAL STUDIOS Set within the grounds of the property are five ground floor, single storey studios. These studios are more traditional in style, but are slightly larger (30m2) and the kitchen has been arranged in an alcove which makes them feel more spacious still. Each has a shower room with washbasin and toilet. Outside there is a terrace with table and chairs so that you can eat alfresco, and is surrounded by a natural Corsican style garden planted with cactus and bamboo and prickly pears to name a but a few. There is also a television for your convenience. These studios are more simple in style than the modern studios and are not pictured. Please make it clear when booking which apartment you are hoping to reserve. Calvi is ideally suited to couples and families with its huge crescent of golden sand that stretches for over 5km, the range of watersports and mountain activities on offer, and the charm and character of the town itself. There is a good selection of bars and restaurants hidden among the narrow cobbled streets, and lining the port where you can sample the local specialities, and the location of the Studios Casa-Vecchia makes it easy to wander into the town in the evening, whilst you can still be sure of a good nights sleep when you return at night. CASA CORSA at Casa Vecchia - 3 bedrooms, sleeps 2-8 people. For those who prefer a little bit of extra space,Casa Corsa is a traditional style 3 bedroom house with gardens and views over the Citadel and the sea. For full details and pictures of this house, click HERE. Linen is included in the price of the rental. For more information about Calvi and the Balagne, click HERE For general information about Corsica, or other regions, click HERE For a detailed map of Corsica, click HERE Pool ............................. Beach .......................... Shops/Restaurants ...... Area / Airport ............... Linen ........................... Arrival day ...................   No Walking distance, 250m Walking distance, 100-500m North - Calvi or Bastia Included SUNDAYS Bookings and further information: e-mail: contact@directcorsica.com. For your convenience, payments for this property can be made in sterling via directCorsica Ltd. Please make it clear when booking which apartment you are hoping to reserve. PRICES 2010 - prices shown are per week Dates Amount Modern Studios (sea or garden view) Traditional Studios (garden view) 16 May - 26 June 594 € 564 € 27 June - 17 July 694 € 664 € 18 July - 28 August 724 € 694 € 22 - 28 August 724 € 694 € now 625 € 29 August - 4 September 594 € 694 € now 508 € 5 September - 9 October 594 € 564 € 10 October - 15 May 2011 434 € 404 € Third person sharing 117 € per week Security/Breakage deposit 200 € Comments from previous guests... 'We have just returned from a 2 week stay at the Casa Vecchia (modern) studios. This was our second holiday in Calvi - we visited there for the first time about 7 years ago and stayed in a studio complex a little further out of town from Casa Vecchia. The Casa Vecchia studios are accurately described as basic and good value for money (especially in Calvi!) but there's nothing wrong with either. I was a bit nervous about booking as I couldn't find any reviews of these properties on the web but the standard was good for a 'value' property and in fact there was some additional extras that aren't mentioned in the description, eg hairdryer, full sized kettle (for all us tea-making Brits) and an iron with small (Ikea) ironing board. I needn't therefore have included my travel kettle, hairdryer and iron. The relationship between the Casa Vecchia Hotel and the Studios is a bit hazy but they are very separate so you don't come into contact with the hotel (even although the hotel website has a link to the studios and they do seem to share the same garden area). We were met by Jean Marie who was very helpful and extremely friendly. He seems to manage the Casa Vecchia studios. We had booked quite late and therefore the only modern studio available was the garden view one. We were perfectly happy there for 2 weeks so if there's no alternative then I wouldn't be put off ...but if the chance is available then it is a MUST to book one of the apartments with the view over to the Citadel and the bay. The photos on the website just do not do the view justice. It is fantastic. Jean Marie was keen to let us see the view and it did make us quite envious of our neighbour. The garden view room looks towards the bay and the Citadel but the view is completely blocked by a huge tree and other buildings. The location is fantastic too - less than 5 mins walk to both the nearest supermarket (Super U) and to the beach and about 10 mins into the town itself. Altogether, great location and good value for money accommodation. I would have no hesitation in recommending it although would definitely say go for the modern top floor Citadel view. Thank you Sue and your colleagues at Direct Corsica for your assistance and all the info prior to departure. I hear Thomson are still doubting whether they will offer flights to Calvi from Gatwick next year which will be a real disappointment to all the Calvi fans - a flight to Bastia with either a bus or train for non-drivers is not appealing ! Calvi is a beautiful destination though so probably worth a bit more hassle to get there. Thanks again' CLICK HERE to give us your feedback about this property | Villas | Apartments | Hotels | Flights | Car Hire | Overseas Property | | Information about Corsica |