Porticcio Holiday Villa Rental with Large Private Pool, Corsica / 150m from Sea Reviews

U Castellu…repeat! What a thrill to be able to return to U Castellu! My first visit several years ago was amazing and shared with old and new friends. My second visit this month (June 2016) was nothing but spectacular and every bit as memorable.

Corsica is a wonderful, friendly little island in the Mediterranean surrounded by the most beautiful blue water you have ever seen. The island’s mountains and beaches come together for magnificent views. The white cliffs of Bonifacio and the Old Harbor section of Ajaccio are day trips from the Villa U Castellu and worth every hairpin curve getting there. We “cooked” at home several nights in a gourmet kitchen with groceries from the local markets. We also enjoyed nearby restaurants which were delectable and delicious, not to mention, right on the water!

We so enjoyed our stay in U Castellu. The villa has the most amazing terrace overlooking the sea (and backyard pool) with beaches very close-by. The villa is so well equipped that we didn’t want for anything and if we had, Adele, the landlord, was easily in touch by email, etc., and the caretakers were right next door! This is the perfect house for large groups and the thrill of throwing open the shutters each morning to greet the sun is the best!

If you are thinking about Corsica (and you should be), think about U Castellu. Beautiful home, fantastic location, great landlord and maybe the best time you have ever had!

What a comfortable home with a view that is out of this world! I was part of a group of 7 that were fortunate to spend one week at this well-equipped villa. We spent the majority of our waking time on the covered balcony enjoying the birds singing, the green hillsides and the awesome view of the Mediterranean. The large table accommodates many more than 7; it was a great place for our breakfast and dinners. The breeze from the sea is most refreshing.

It was great to have the swimming pool but the swimming season was still a little too cold for me. There are plenty of lounge chairs and it too is a great place to gather.

The owner went to a great deal of trouble to write directions for just about everything in the villa. I did a lousy job of reading them as many of my issues would have been simply explained. Read the instructions!!! (Especially for the pool alarm and the washer and dryer!!)

It is a beautiful island with kind, friendly Corsicans and I would love to go back tomorrow! Thank you to the owner for providing such a wonderful dream stay!

Linda and Wayne Williams, Atlanta, GA USA

PS The birds sing ALL DAY long! I loved it!

AMAZING!! AMAZING!! AMAZING!!...Did I mention Amazing?!

Had the pleasure of an entire week at U Castellu. Words simply can't describe the breathtaking views from the villa. The drive from the Ajaccio airport was relatively short yet you felt like you were hundreds of miles away. The proximity to many of the islands top site seeing spots was fabulous. We ventured out to Bonifaccio, Corte, & Porticcio. The mornings were bright and pleasant temperatures all day. VERY low humidity which was an added bonus. Seven of us stayed and we never once felt cramped or on top of each other...plenty of room to enjoy the company of our group or just enjoy some relaxing moments alone. The rooms were very accommodating and the kitchen well stocked. Beach towels and umbrella were provided for the very short and easy walk to the most spectacular beach that was nearly secluded every time we went. Pure paradise. There were several upscale restaurants nearby as well as homemade pizza and even a small beach shack right at our beach with ice cold spirits and fresh panini sandwiches. Not to mention at the bottom of the street was a local store serving fresh baked croissants each morning! But get there early, they go fast! My husband and I have had the pleasure of traveling all over the world and can truly say this is hands down one of the MOST spectacular places we have ever had the pleasure to stay! Well done Adelle!!

The listing was very accurate and extremely clean and tidy. Adele was absolutely great; she answered all of our questions quickly accurately and efficiently.

The facilities were perfect, with plenty of space for our party of 9. The balcony leading from the lounge was a magnificent space to sit and eat or relax with superb views into the bay and beyond. Wonderful sunsets too! The pool was especially popular and its safety alarm was appreciated.

We found the villa catered for all our needs. We tended to shop when out, and as we enjoyed cooking in the well equipped kitchen, this meant that we didn't actually try any restaurants! We did however use the pizza takeaway a few minutes drive towards Porticcio.

The nearby beaches were quiet and child friendly with silver sand and turquoise sea. We would not hesitate to recommend U Castellu.

Where do I start. The location is private but accessible to the beach and wonderful eating opportunities within a short walk. The view from the terrace is so wonderful you don't want to leave the property. We enjoyed the pool, the large terrace, the very well equipped kitchen, the elegant bathrooms, the so comfortable beds. TheRe were 6 of us and still a feeling of quiet and spaciousness when all were home. Life in corsica is both vital and casual. I will go back to U Castellu to explore more of this enchanting island and for the perfect accommodation home base

U Castellu is the most perfect villa for a wonderful holiday. The views over the bay with the mountains behind are outstanding. The beach with crystal clear water is walking distance from the villa and has a little friendly sailing school with boats to hire. The villa feels like a much loved, well used home and is very comfortable and clean. The many different areas to sit either in the shade or in the sun works really well for large parties giving everyone space to chill. The owner could not be more helpful and efficient. We honestly had one of the best family holidays. The island is beautiful and the mountain walking is a challenge even for the very fittest. I would thoroughly recommend this villa.