Villa Praesidio

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Scored 9.3
Rated wonderful

Free Wifi

9.5

Located in the heart of Corsica, Villa Praesidio is a charming residence set in the middle of a fragrant natural landscape, a 10-minute drive from Corte. Villa Praesidio features comfortable double rooms and chalet-style studios and apartments. Some offer beautiful views of the surroundings. They all combine tradition and modernity in an elegant and cozy setting. The studios and apartments are fully equipped and feature a kitchen and a private terrace. Villa Praesidio offers a central location at the heart of the island, halfway between Ajaccio and Bastia.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

  • Free Parking Available On Site

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Louise
United States United States
“Great place to stay in the mountains. Hosts were lovely and the breakfast delivered to our room each morning was wonderful”
Patrick
United States United States
“A jewel in the middle of Corsica, manicure wild Corsica hillside at the room step. Homemade breakfast Figue walnut et juice to die for. Place very clean close by the main road.”
Elan
United States United States
“Great place to stay! What a hidden gem close to Corte. Breakfast included and lovely cottages.”
Mark
United States United States
“A unique, centrally located vacation spot in the heart of the mountains”
Christa
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely calm setting with clean comfortable chalets. Very generous breakfast served outside your property every morning. Friendly and helpful owners. Close to Corte and the mountains. We spent two days here visiting Corte and the Restonica Valley -...”
Ruth
Germany Germany
“Four charming, individually designed stone cottages offer plenty of privacy. A quiet and peaceful spot. A friendly host and a delicious breakfast, served to every guest on the private terrace in front of their accommodation.”
Jiri
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Very nice accommodation in a quiet area. Modern rooms that have everything you need. Excellent breakfast.”
Marta
Italy Italy
“We stayed in the smallest house of the four of Villa Praesidio just for one night. The house is really small and in my opinion a bit overpriced, but the breakfast was amazing. The location is lovely but I thought it was more surrounded by nature...”
Ola
Norway Norway
“An amazing place up in the wilderness run by a past academic phd in economics. Clean cottages with cooking opportunities and well organized architectures of the small stone cottages. The owner spoke very good english. A peacefull place. A few...”
Doug
Canada Canada
“Handy for Corte visits. A little gem, surrounded by mountains and quite unique! Super breakfast included in the price. Fridge and stovetop being available was a bonus.”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.4Based on 431 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

A unique spirit: Authenticity, Character and Charm.

Property info

Villa Praesidio is a small guest house (maximum of nine people). Decorated with care, four stone houses reproduce the architectural rules of the traditional sheepfold with a cosy and elegant comfort. The chalets Kallistea, Philonios, I Sumbri and Monte Cardo offer different amenities with a mountain spirit, authentic and cozy. Strict compliance with sanitary rules. Between each host, rigorous cleaning with disinfection by ionization and sterilisation.

Neighborhood info

Located in the heart of the corsican regional natural park, Villa Praesidio is an ideal spot to discover the most beautiful hikes, Restonica valley, Vecchio valley, Manganello valley, monte Rotondo, monte d'Oro... Former Corsica's capital, Pasquale Paoli's city, Corte, offers history and culture. Villa Praesidio is located in the small village of Riventosa, an eagle's nest perched 800 meters above sea level.

Languages Spoken

English,French,Italian

Area info

Amenities of Villa Praesidio

Great facilities! Review score, 9.2

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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