Ville di Paraso Vacation RentalRestored Olive Mill With Private Pool in Corsica

Ville di Paraso villa rental - interior

3 Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6

  • Property type: villa
  • Location type: near the ocean, village  
  • Highlights near the ocean, village, garden, pool, pets not allowed  
Rates per property (USD)
$2,434 - $3,062/week

Contact Sally & Paul Dewey

Language(s) Spoken: English, French

Photos and Description of the Ville di Paraso vacation villa rental

Moulin di Busca is a traditional Corsican olive mill with its own private swimming pool nestling just below an unspoilt hilltop village in north-western Corsica. It's set in 2 acres of terraced land (with views to the sea) in a lush green valley, and still has all its original milling equipment and rustic attraction. The mill is just 15 minutes' drive from lovely sandy beaches, 25 minutes from the nearest town and a few minutes from several small restaurants and shops in the surrounding 'perched' villages. Couples and families from all over Europe have loved the mill's smart-rustic restoration, peaceful gardens and pool. Being nearly 1000 feet above sea level, with thick stone walls, it's pleasantly cooler in summer than coastal villas. It's furnished mainly with antiques to provide airy, peaceful and atmospheric living accommodation - with a few contemporary, colourful touches.
Ville di Paraso villa rental - interior

interior

Ville di Paraso villa rental - The Pool

The Pool

Ville di Paraso villa rental - Front of the Mill

Front of the Mill

Ville di Paraso villa rental - En-Suite Bathroom

En-Suite Bathroom

Ville di Paraso villa rental - The Upper Terrace

The Upper Terrace

Ville di Paraso villa rental - View across Pool to back of The Mill

View across Pool to back of The Mill

Ville di Paraso villa rental - Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Ville di Paraso villa rental - Twin bedroom

Twin bedroom

Ville di Paraso villa rental - Ville Di Paraso

Ville Di Paraso

Ville di Paraso villa rental - Lozari Bay - the nearest beach

Lozari Bay - the nearest beach

Ville di Paraso villa rental - Calvi Marina

Calvi Marina

Location

Car: necessary

This is a special Corsican hideaway on an unspoilt island of contrasts and dramatic landscape. Admire the stunning scenery. Corsica's tallest peak is nearly 9,000 feet and the Mill enjoys the advantages of both coast and mountains - yet only 15 minutes from the beach. When you leave behind the scented coastal maquis, there are villages, churches, forests, rivers with rock pools deep enough to dive into, waterfalls, and peaks where little has changed in centuries, Corsican is still commonly spoken, and snow lingers until June. Visit L'Ile Rousse, the nearest small town (about 20 minutes' drive) with its ancient pillared market, cobbled streets, supermarkets, banks, beach cafes, restaurants etc. or explore Calvi's historic citadel (about 45 minutes) and relax at the chic waterfront and marina. In between are numerous stunning sandy beaches and turquoise bays or you can just laze by the pool in the mill's peaceful garden watching red kites and other birds flying overhead.
Ville di Paraso map
marks the location of the property in Haute Corse

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Rental Rates for this vacation villa rental in Ville di Paraso, France

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Jun 28, 2009 - Aug 29, 2009 £1,950 - - - - - 1 Week
Aug 30, 2009 - Sep 12, 2009 £1,750 - - - - - 1 Week
Sep 13, 2009 - Sep 26, 2009 £1,550 - - - - - 1 Week
  • The mill is normally available only for certain weeks during July, August and September, so please check the availability chart to see if the weeks you want are free. Most available weeks are often booked between December and January, so please book early for summer 2009
  • Payment is by UK bank transfer (or Euros by arrangement - exchange rates as shown on holiday-rentals website on the day of booking). Rental refunds cannot be made, so please ensure your travel insurance covers this. You pay any bank charges, there is a rental deposit of 25% on booking, and the rental balance (plus refundable damage deposit of £200) is payable 8 weeks before arrival. We confirm all bookings and payments in writing, by post, and return damage deposits by cheque to the UK and France, or otherwise by bank transfer.
  • Changeover day is on a Sunday. It is important to know that the property not available before 2.30 p.m. and must be vacated by 9.30 a.m. We ask all guests to leave the property in as good a condition as they found it. Please ask about any other conditions.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation villa rental in Ville di Paraso, France

Property Type:
  • villa (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Location Type:
  • near the ocean
  • village

Theme:
  • historic
  • romantic

General:
  • linens provided
  • towels provided

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • washing machine
  • refrigerator
  • hob
  • microwave
  • grill
  • dish washer
  • freezer

Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 3 bathroom(s)
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, en-suite
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower, en-suite
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet, Shower, en-suite
  • 3 en suite bathrooms with contemporary and antique fittings.

Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen, en-suite
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Double, en-suite
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single, en-suite
  • 3 en-suite bedrooms, all with antique iron bedsteads. Cot and travel cot available.
Entertainment:
  • satellite or cable
  • radio
  • tv
  • DVD

Outside:
  • parking
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • terrace

Swimming Pools:
  • private pool

Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • wheelchair inaccessible

Local Activities:
  • surfing
  • fishing
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • scuba diving or snorkeling
  • wind-surfing
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • tennis
  • swimming
  • horseback riding
  • paragliding
  • walking
  • sailing
  • mountaineering

Notes: There are lawns, terraces and cultivated areas around the Mill and pool, but the 2 acres of land are steeply terraced and children must always be supervised by an adult in the garden. Please ask about accessibility and special needs. No smoking inside the building please. Linen and bathroom towels are changed weekly, but please bring your own cot linen and bed waterproofing if needed. Garden and pool maintenance, electricity, gas and water are included. The kitchen is especially well-equipped, there are floor-standing fans, and BBC radio and TV channels are normally available. The terrace adjacent to the kitchen has a barbeque and a large garden table (seating 8-10) with parasol. The pool area has comfortable teak sun-loungers, other furniture and parasols, and there are several other seating areas throughout the garden. Please phone us if you have any queries - we're happy to help.

Further details for this vacation villa rental in Ville di Paraso, France

INFORMATION: : Many travel books at your local bookshop feature Corsica and some advance reading can help you get the most from your holiday. Corsica-Isula.com is a useful website in English. There are local tourist offices at L'Ile Rousse and Calvi, and we're happy to help with your queries.

TRAVEL TO CORSICA: : Many routes are possible but it's best to arrive at Bastia (about 75 mins drive) or Calvi (45 mins). Easyjet now fly from Lyon to Bastia, and direct from Gatwick to Bastia in summer. CHARTERFLIGHTS are direct from many UK airports on Sundays between April and October. Search the internet for thomsonfly (0870 1900 737), holiday options (Tel. 0870 013 0450), charter flights (Tel. 0207 854 8434) or try cheap flights. Alternatively, LOW-COST SCHEDULED AIRLINES fly to Nice and Marseilles where you can fly to Bastia or Calvi on airfrance. PASSENGER AND CAR FERRIES operated by sncm.fr and corsica ferries.com arrive at L'Ile Rousse, Calvi and Bastia from France and Italy, some in under 3 hours. A CAR is essential and we suggest you book one before arrival which is not too big or too low (for narrow mountain roads) and air-conditioned. Most of the major hire companies operate from Bastia and Calvi airports and ports. If you need more information, we're happy to help.

LOCAL FACILITIES: : Ville di Paraso is an unspoilt village with a small shop selling groceries, a post office and a small bar/restaurant usually open during July and August. In other villages a few minutes away there are bars, restaurants and grocery shops. There are beach cafes at Lozari Bay (our nearest beach - 15 minutes' drive) and, of course, a wide range of facilities at L'Ile Rousse and Calvi. However, with the slower pace of life here, you can also enjoy feasting on excellent local produce at the Mill - including some excellent local wines!

Other Activities: and, of course, just about any watersport you can think of.

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