THE FACTS ABOUT VILLA ABRITU

France Corsica

In a quiet residential area with views of the bay of Portigliolo, this spacious villa is beautifully maintained by its Corsican owners, whose choice of simple, elegant furniture is a cut above the standard holiday-rental fare. It is built on three levels and surrounded by beautiful gardens with front and back terraces, plus a dining patio and a barbecue. Abritu means 'protected' and the lovely swimming pool is shielded from the wind by glass panels. French doors on the upper patio lead off the white-on-white living/dining room with its terracotta floors and pretty open fireplace. Down the corridor are two twin-bedded rooms and a double, plus a shower; the master bedroom and en-suite shower takes up the entire third floor and has a private terrace. SLEEPS Eight BEST FOR Families with children, and windsurfers; the close proximity of sandy coves and beach restaurants WHY Situated on the wild peninsula less-travelled by tourists, near the lush forest of Coti-Chiavari WHY NOT It's at least a 30-minute drive on winding roads to the major towns of Propriano and Porticcio COST From £383 per person per week based on eight sharing, including flights and car hire CONTACT Corsican Affair (020 7385 8438; www.corsicanaffair.co.uk)