31 January 2008 - Corsican Places - Press Office
Independent specialist Corsican Places offers the widest portfolio of Corsican holiday accommodation to the UK market and is currently highlighting its larger properties perfectly suited to groups of families or friends seeking an idyllic Mediterranean escape.
Courtesy of its recent acquisition of Voyages Ilena, Corsican Places now offers even more properties in St Florent, what has been coined ‘The Corsican St Tropez’.
Tucked away between the Désert des Agriates and the Cap Corse, St Florent has much to offer with its bustling waterfront, chic marina and the charming old town, and is ideal for those looking for a little animation over the high summer months.
Properties for larger parties include the stylish six-bedroom L’Ancre Bleue – clearly one of Corsican Places’ most deluxe and desired properties.
Perfectly perched on the Fromentica hillside, L’Ancre Bleue is so positioned that its residents feel like they are looking out from the prow of a ship; the clear blue waters of the Gulf of St Florent disappear into the horizon, framed on one side by the mountains behind St Florent and to the other side by the Désert des Agriates. The lavender shutters and salmon walls give the exterior of the house a Provencal look, where the interior is characterised by wooden floors and serene cream textiles and furniture.
Facilities include full length sliding doors in the lounge, which open out onto both the private pool, as well as breathtaking 180 degree views.
The five-bedroom Villa Cléa is also situated on the sought after Fromentica hillside, again a prime location to provide a tranquil and scenic retreat. Styled in a modern fashion throughout, the property’s large windows, french doors, pool and terraces all show off the same dramatic coastline and mountains – the essence of the Corsican Experience.
Additional properties on offer include La Cathédrale – a four bedroom beautifully restored ancient stone townhouse with private swimming pool and garden - within walking distance of the shops and restaurants of St Florent.
Throughout the summer, St Florent is a music lovers’ dream with many festivals in the pipeline, including Les Nuits de la Guitare or ‘Guitar Nights’ - an annual Corsican event, which brings together the world’s leading jazz, blues, flamenco, manouche, rock, gipsy, tango and classical guitarists. The Porto Latino festival is also highly anticipated – a Latin Music extravaganza, which unites local and professional musicians and celebrates all music of South American and Spanish inspiration, such as tango and flamenco.
This season prices start from £462 per person for 7 nights at L’Ancre Bleue, based on 12 sharing.
This price includes return flights from London Gatwick, car hire and a welcome hamper and is valid for travel dates 4 – 24 May and 14 September – 04 October 2008. For more information or to order a brochure, please call Corsican Places Reservation Department on 0845 330 2113 or visit www.corsica.co.uk
