26 June 2008 - Timesonline - Ginny McGrath

We've found Europe's most popular villas, booked months in advance - plus 20 stunning alternatives to book now

16. Corsican Places

Hot Property: Villa Ginette, Davia, Northern Corsica

"Villa Ginette, part of our Platinum Collection, is a property that books up early year after year, very often with repeat clients who annually holiday in Corsica," says Nicola Ball, Corsican Places product manager. The villa has panoramic views across the bay to Algajola and the Revellata Peninsula, plus terraces, Mediterranean garden, and private infinity pool.The villa sleeps six in three bedrooms and is 1.5km to the nearest beach and the same to restaurants. Prices start from £679 per person including flights, car hire, cleaning service midweek and welcome hamper. 

Bookable alternative: Villa Gallu, Bonifacio, Southern Corsica

"We are confident that those who have fallen in love with Villa Ginette would be equally enchanted by Villa Gallu in Bonifacio," says Ball. "Villa Gallu has simply not created that loyalty of repeat clients yet as it was new to our portfolio in 2008." The villa sleeps six people for a similar cost and has views over Bonifacio, the Gulf of Sperone and across to Sardinia. It also has maquis-style garden, decking around the private pool and roof top solarium.