 Address: Farinole, Corsica, France
A Casa Vecchia is for those in search of stupendous views, glorious walks, relaxing sea-bathing, flowers, birds, history, contact with French and Corsican-speaking neighbours, and plenty of places of interest within reasonable driving distance. About fifteen minutes drive south from Farinole is St Florent, whilst to the north is spectacular Nonza. Across on the other side of the Cap, the vieux port and citadelle of Bastia are fascinating but little visited, whilst the Nebbiu and Desert des Agriates offer other opportunities for exploration. The lovely fitted kitchen is very well equipped and positively inspires a little culinary creativity, the roof terraces are the perfect place for late breakfasts (with fresh bread from the baker who passes daily), languid lunches or a pre-dinner drink as the sun sets, and Corsicas finest wine comes from the cellars of the nearby village of Patrimonio. The vista from A Casa Vecchia, over the rooftops of Farinole to the Gulf of St Florent is mesmerising (yet is even lovelier if you walk up to the abandoned monastery on the hillside above), and the two roof terraces, linked by a bridge, are the ideal spot to enjoy it especially when the sun sinks down behind the distant Punta Mortella. A Casa Vecchias roof terraces, stairs and different levels, and the stepped approach to the house (the last 50 metres only possible on foot), make it unsuitable for young children or the less agile but the accommodation is ideal for two couples travelling together. |
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