Aethos Corsica

Aethos Corsica, Oletta, Corsica, France - Explore & Book

"Oletta is an ancient village that brings together the 2 landscapes that unite this stunning island: mountain and sea. It stands high in the sky on the side of a hill with sweeping views shooting north to the coast at St Florent. As you’d expect, this 300-year-old nobleman’s house makes the most of its position. Manicured lawns roll down to a summer house, where breakfast is served overlooking the valley, while the swimming pool terrace climbs the hill with sunbeds on each level. Inside the "Palazzu Serenu" (as the building is known), you'll find a serene white hotel that doubles as an art gallery. Each wall features the work of a different artist with sculpture, photography and contemporary art all on display. You’ll find it in reception, the cute little bar and the chic restaurant, where you stop for some very good food. Bedrooms - white walls, white furniture, white pressed linen - are exemplary. Views float in from mountain and valley; those at the front look out to sea. You get smart wood floors, a couple of armchairs, contemporary art above your impossibly comfortable bed, then robes in wonderful bathrooms. Two garden rooms open onto small terraces, while sitting rooms in the suites come with long white sofas. St Florent, sandy beaches and Le Cap de Corse all wait. Highs A beautiful part of Corsica, and heaps to do in the area: white-sand beaches, charming little villages, watersports, hiking in the mountains, and the magical Cap de Corse Excellent food - we loved the special 'truffle menu', and the daily menu has some great choices too The 8 enormous white bedrooms, some with sea views, all with beautiful bathrooms; wonderfully romantic The manicured garden is a gorgeous place to linger, with its sparkling pool and pretty summer house ‘Easily accessible’ is not a phrase you often hear on Corsica, but Bastia airport to Oletta is a cinch (15km) Lows Parking can be tricky: you might find a roadside space, otherwise try the free car park 100m away Rooms are expensive in high and peak season, but they do include breakfast, rare on Corsica The best local beaches are only accessible by boat, though this is easily done in the summer Although children are welcome, it's not the most family-friendly hotel" - Tom Bell