Villa A Tiria, Domaine de Murtoli

Sleeps 2

€170 - €1,450 per night

What is Murtoli? A hotel, a private villa, a B&B, a romantic escape, a restaurant with rooms, a family holiday, the venue for the most fabulous 40th-birthday party ever – it’s all of these. Just the right raggedy side of exquisite, it hits every high note.
Tatler Travel Awards 2010.

Set on the dramatic south coast of Corsica, Domaine de Murtoli is a unique collection of twenty rustic chic shepherds properties ranging from two person Bergeries to a fortress styled Maison de Mâitre, sleeping from a romantic two to a party of sixteen. The perfect escape from everyday life.

The houses are dotted over this extraordinary estate consisting of 2,000 hectares of wild Corsican countryside with the Ortolo River running through giving guests the perfect escape from everyday life. Choose to be beside the beach (3km of pristine white sand) or set further back in the ‘maquis’ with the mountains stretching away into the distance. The beautiful stone-built houses are reminiscent of 17th century Corsican architecture and the walls will keep you warm in winter and cool in the summer. Built using local masonry found on the estate, and fitted out with salvage materials from chestnut floorboards and cast-iron baths to stone sinks, antiques sourced from the mainland, each has a unique atmosphere and can be rented individually or together for a large family reunion

They are rustic and simply furnished but extremely well equipped with summer kitchens and lovely shady outdoor dining and sitting areas. Most have pools, and some of the houses have annexes – perfect for nannies or teenagers. All are completely private and peaceful. ‘We want guests to feel they are coming home, that this is their own family house in the country,’ says Canarelli. ‘You can’t have that sense of ownership without a sense of space.’

Taking a holiday at Murtoli is exactly what you make of it. A totally out of the ordinary experience. There are three wonderful restaurants to choose from and numerous activities. Ride along the 3 kilometer beach or in the maquis, go fishing, play golf, enjoy the spa treatments on offer or just while away the days on that perfect beach or beside your own completely private pool. Out of season, Murtoli is renowned for its hunting and there is a huge variety of game. It is worth noting that access to each house and round the Estate is in general along rough dirt tracks so a 4X4 car is essential.

Breakfast is delivered to the houses each morning and then it is for you to decide whether to take advantage of the shopping being delivered to your house and self cater or order in dishes prepared by the Murtoli chef, Dine in one of the three restaurants – the Beach, the Grotto and the Farm (Michelin–starred chef Mathieu Pacaud works his magic at the Farm) or your own private chef can be organized for the duration of your stay.

This is an unmissable holiday of discovery and yet just as perfect for a family with small children. Talk to Sarah who knows it well so she can point you in the right direction.

Accommodation & Pricing

Price guide 2019: €170 – €1,450 per night
Week only stays from 16th June – 16th Sept
2 nights minimum stay during weekends

Sleeps: 2

  • One room with double bed, fireplace, fully equipped kitchen (fridge/freezer, gas oven, dishwasher and coffee machine) with eating area and shower room with WC

Other Houses available:

Beach:

  • Eddera (12 persons). Alivu (8 people). Albitru (8 people)

Valley:

  • Rosumarinu (16 people). A Liccia (10 people). UFragnu (5 people). I Pini (4 people).   A Muredda (4 people). Arba Barona (4 people). A Persia (2 people). A Filetta (3 people).   A Tiria (2 people).

Country:

  • Nivara (8 people). A Figa (7 people). Arba Santa (8 people). A Pila (3 people). A Nepita (2 people). A Biada (2 peeople). A Pivarella (2 people). A Manzetta (4 people).

Services

  • Daily maid service
  • Daily pastries delivery
  • Food shopping on request
  • Catering on request

Facilities

Facilities (specific to A Tiria):

  • Swimming Pool
  • Outside Kitchen (plancha, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and coffee machine)
  • Outdoor Dining area
  • Access to Erbaju beach – 8 minutes by car
  • Air Conditioning
  • TV with DVD player
  • WiFi
  • Panoramic views over the valley and sea

Spa treatments can be provided in the villa

Most of the houses have private pools which are heated April to November

Three of the houses have access to a private beach, raked daily, with private beach bar and decks.

All the houses have very well equipped summer kitchens and dining & seating areas

All houses have air conditioning and WiFi

Vegetable garden – pick your own fruit and vegetables from the estate gardens

Murtoli Estate Facilities Available for booking through the Reception Office:

  • Aquagym
  • Baby sitting on request
  • Children’s club during certain school holidays
  • Riding Centre (lessons for all ages)
  • Golf – classic links course
  • Fishing
  • Diving
  • Boat charter
  • Murtoli beach Spa, hammam and treatments using local products
  • Table de la Plage – restaurant & beach bar inspired by an ancient
  • Fisherman’s hut!
  • Table de la Grotte restaurant – restaurant in a cellar carved out of rock with panoramic terraces
  • Table de la Ferme – farm restaurant with Michelin-starred chef
  • Hunting parties in season
  • Many excursions on offer

Location

  • Figari Airport                              50 mins
  • Ajaccio Airport                            2 hours
  • Bastia Airport (North Corsica)3.5 hours
  • Porto Vecchio                              20 mins

Flights:

  • BA Heathrow to Figari
  • Air Corsica Stansted to Ajaccio/Figari/Bastia
  • Easyjet Gatwick to Ajaccio/Figari/Bastia

There are many more flights to Corsica available nowadays so shorter stays at Murtoli are very much an option.

Please note that the map is only a general indicator of location

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What Sarah thinks:

“Murtoli has a very special philosophy. It is not about been seen around the pool, networking or working. You can go days without seeing anyone! There are no phones in the houses, although you do have mobile reception. It is about spending time with your children who can be safe and semi-feral exploring the wonderful rolling countryside and beach. Or spending some much needed time alone with your partner in harmony with nature and in stylish comfort. Murtoli offers all the best things of Corsica, crowd free dramatic scenery, beautiful beaches and sea and delicious food.”

Client Reviews:

5th best beach club in the World – Conde Nast Traveller 2016