Elegant and spacious Carnosum l‘Albi sits in two and a half acres of private grounds and commands wonderful views across the bay of Calvi. This truly elegant villa combines the best of tradition with every modern convenience.

Elegant and spacious Carnosum l‘Albi sits in two and a half acres of private grounds and commands wonderful views across the bay of Calvi in the north of Corsica. This truly elegant villa combines the best of tradition with every modern convenience.

Sitting amid two-and-a-half acres of private grounds which command, from all points, magnificent views across the Bay of Calvi, Carnosum l’Albi impresses one as the perfect summer villa. From its spacious grounds and airy rooms one has the luxury of relaxing at ‘home’ or making a foray into the island, laid out below.

Breathtaking, panoramic views are everywhere from this fabulous hillside position in Lumio and a terrace provides the perfect spot for dining al fresco or enjoying sundowners, overlooking the island’s comings and goings.

Here a luxurious hammock beckons to those intent on study with a good book or further away, a large swimming pool - thoughtfully positioned to one side of the garden away from the house - is where a thoroughly productive, ‘low carbon footprint’ day can be spent, without the need for motorised transportation of any kind.

The sense of space continues inside with an impressive lounge and spacious bedrooms, three of which have bath or shower rooms en suite, the other having use of a family bathroom. Eight guests have lots of room to spread out whether inside or out and can be as private or cosy as they prefer.

All the rooms have been decorated in a bright Mediterranean style by a locally renowned interior designer, who has worked on some of the most prestigious hotels on Corsica. Carnosum l’Albi perfectly incorporates modern facilities with its traditional style and antique furnishings so that one immediately senses the warm homely character of this true holiday villa.

With the island laid out at one’s feet and a glass of wine in hand, it is difficult to think of a more perfect venue for a Corsican holiday.