11 January 2009 - The Sunday Times - Stephen Bleach
No.39 Go modern in Corsica
Villas, ££££
The Corsicans are a conservative bunch, which is why Villa Luiggi, a modernist glass cube that would gladden Le Corbusier’s heart, has caused a bit of a stir locally — they’ve even made a TV programme about it. Still, all but die-hard traditionalists agree it’s a triumph, with slick looks and a great pool, and those windows make the most of the huge views across to L’Ile Rousse. Sleeping six, it costs £617pp/£1,218pp, including flights and car hire, with Corsican Places (0845 330 2113, corsica.co.uk ).
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