THE FACTS ABOUT VIGNA SULANA

France Corsica

Vigna Sulana is a new, three-storey villa on a quiet residential road in the village of Patrimonio, from which there are lovely poolside vistas of the surrounding vineyards and wild scrubland. Simply decorated in cheerful Mediterranean colours, the villa has an airy, ground-floor living room (terracotta-tile floors, large, squishy sofas, fireplace and satellite TV) and two bedrooms at the end of the hall. The air-conditioned master suite and bathroom take up the entire first floor. There's a large outdoor kitchen (with a fridge and barbecue) by the swimming pool and a pretty patio in Corsican stone. A children's playroom is shared with the friendly owners who live downstairs. Several good, country-style restaurants are within walking distance; a cleaner and cook are available on request; and it's only 10 minutes' drive to the lively harbour of Saint-Florent or the beaches at rugged Cap Corse. SLEEPS Six BEST FOR Families with small children WHY Sunset views of the 13th-century village church from the patio; it's a five-minute stroll to Patrimonio's superb rock and jazz guitar festival in July WHY NOT Non-smokers only; not completely private COST From £309 per person per week based on six people sharing, flights and car hire included CONTACT Simply Travel (0870 405 5005; www.simplytravel.com)