Villa, Luxury, Corsica, France, Beach, Cook, Paradisu

Perched on the hillside, overlooking a wide mountain-backed plain and the bay of Calvi the villas of the Domaine Paradisu are in a breathtaking private setting only five minutes from the sea.

Situated on a hillside, nothing behind but with a breathtaking view through 180 degrees, the Paradisu villas encapsulate all that Northern Corsica has to offer. From the mountains rising over the wide plain to the craggy coastline and clear blue sea, often whipped up into white horses, the panoramic view from the tranquil poolside terraces is magnificent.

Laid out on a truly grand scale, the villas offer incredibly generous modern living spaces. Open plan downstairs, the living areas flow directly onto the poolside terraces and verandah so that Mediterranean living is perfectly provided for. Furniture and fittings resemble a yacht’s - oiled teak everywhere - the result being the feeling of a modern waterside designer home. Huge comfortable sofas and large coffee tables on beautifully tiled floors, all modern conveniences are provided and decoration is composed of pleasing neutral tones and interesting modern paintings.

The stairs are wide - hotel fashion - and bedrooms are an enormous distance apart as a result of the generosity of the whole design. Bathrooms are huge (split-level) and wonderfully created and there is enough clever storage to accommodate even the most guilty packers amongst us.

The sea is there, only five minutes’ drive away and the fabulous villas are even more enhanced by a really effective concierge service. In a country where anything can be arranged by certain people, one finds that one’s host is one of those people. From arrival at the airport, through one’s catering needs and restaurant reservations, tours on Domaine du Paradisu's motor cruiser (skippered by the owner) to sports fixtures and car hire, the included concierge service can arrange as much or as little as one wishes.

Expansive accommodation and every modern comfort complemented by spectacular views, together with easy access to many fine restaurants, the coastline, mountains and many more authentic Corsican attractions through the concierge, the villas of the Domaine Paradisu have it all.