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The stunning beaches and breathtaking mountains of Corsica
   

La Vaccaja, Calvi

3 bedrooms, sleeps 2-6 people

Private pool, extensive grounds, parking, character property, barbecue
television with DVD, close to town and beach

   


La Vaccaja is a beautiful stone bergerie with private pool set within three and a half acres of parkland, close to the pretty waterfront town of Calvi and the superb shallow sandy beach.

Access to the property is via an impressive stone archway leading onto the extensive grounds where there is plenty of room for children to run and play, or for adults to just relax and enjoy the birdsong.
   

The house itself is arranged in an L-shape with all rooms leading onto the central courtyard. The owners have managed to retain many of the original features including superb reclaimed wooden doors and even the original iron rings set into the bricks on the outside of the house where the animals would once have been tethered. Inside, La Vaccaja has been furnished as a home rather than a rental property, so guests will appreciate the extra comforts of home as well as antique furniture and objets dotted here and there.

The main access to the house is via French windows into the spacious sitting room. Here guests will find comfortable sitting furniture and a dining table and chairs, although the owner tells us that most people prefer to eat on the covered terrace or in the courtyard if the sun is not too hot. This room leads onto the family style kitchen which has been very well equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, full oven and hob, plus a microwave. The kitchen sits in the corner or the 'L' and the windows look out over the parkland. There are three bedrooms in total; two with double beds and one with twin beds, plus two bathrooms; one with bath and toilet and the other with shower and toilet. The bedrooms and bathrooms are arranged in a line along the main side of the house and lead from one to another, but all the bedrooms have French windows leading onto the courtyard terrace, which means that you can cross from one room to another without having to walk through the other bedrooms.

Set to the side of the courtyard terrace is the large pool. Unusual in design, it measures 14m x 3.5m so it is equally suited to those who want to play and cool down after a day in the sun, as well as the more energetic who may want to get in a few laps before breakfast. Just next to the pool is a large covered pergola that offers dappled shade if you want to escape the heat of the day. The enormous olive tree close to the courtyard has stood in the grounds for 300 years and is protected by a shallow wall encircling it. The gardens and courtyard are the perfect place to enjoy an aperitif and drink in the peaceful countryside atmosphere before heading into the chic resort of Calvi for dinner on the port, or perhaps in one of the quaint cobbled streets below the Citadel.

Calvi is a fantastic place to holiday, particularly if you've never been to Corsica before. The picture-postcard pretty harbour is lined with vibrant cafes and restaurants, and the Citadel is steeped in history. The beautiful sandy beach which stretches for nearly 6km, is closeby and there are plenty of intimate coves heading out towards the peninsular if you want somewhere quieter. For those who like to explore, there is a little train which runs along the coast stopping at all the villages en-route, or you can connect for the service that runs through the mountains - breath-taking.

La Vaccaja is situated approximately 2km from the centre of town and the citadel, although the beach is much closer - approximately 900m - so this house is ideal for those looking for a beautifully authentic property still within easy reach of the shops, restaurants and superb sandy beaches. Equally suited to couples and families alike.

Pool ..........................
Beach
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Shops/Restaurants
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Parking
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WiFi / internet
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Area / Airport
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Linen
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Arrival day
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Yes, private 14m x 3.5m
900m - 1.5km
1.5km
Parking at the property
No - internet cafes in Calvi
North - Calvi or Bastia
Included
SUNDAYS
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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: 900m; Shops/restaurants: 900m or 2km for the port/central Calvi; Main town: Calvi, 2km / approx. 5 minutes drive; Airport: Calvi 6km; Car hire: recommendedl


PRICES 2012 - prices shown are per week.
Dates

Amount

27 May - 30 June

2355 €

1 - 21 July

3060 €

22 July- 25 August

4235 €

26 August - 1 September

3060 €

2 - 16 September

2355 €

Security / breakage deposit

300 €

*** SPECIAL OFFER - SAVE 10% OFF SELECTED DATES ***

Save 10% off selected dates through the summer, including some during school holidays! Offer valid for bookings made from 8 - 31 May and cannot be combined.

Arrival Dates

Amount

17 & 24 June

2355 € NOW 2119 €

1 July

3060 € NOW 2753 €

29 July & 19 August

4235 € NOW 3810 €

26 August

3060 € NOW 2753 €

2 & 9 September

2355 € NOW 2119 €


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