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Speloncato House Rental

Maison les Calanches
2 bedroom house in mountain village location

  • House in Speloncato
  • 2 bedroom,   2 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4 - 5 People
  • £450   - £650 Per Week

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Vacation Rental Description

Location: Speloncato in France
Nearest Airport: Calvi at 28 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: I'lle Rousse at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Train: I'lle Rousse at 20 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 15.0 Kilometres
Car: necessary
As with all villages in the Balagne the village square in Speloncato is the hub of village life. The welcoming shop is well stocked with fruit, veg, local cheeses, olive oil, hams and basic commodities. Bread can be ordered from here on a daily basis and meat and fish vans visit the square regularly. There are two bars/restaurants and a souvenir shop. Walks, either challenging, relaxing or both can be accessed from the village and beyond and the views are spectacular. 15kms down the mountain roads to the coast are the beaches of Lozari and Ostraconi, great for swimming and wind surfing. Visit the bustling towns of I'lle Rousse and Calvi where you can enjoy the beaches, the many bars and restaurants, and stroll through the streets for some excellent shopping. Leisure activities include sailing, diving, wind surfing, water skiing. There are boat trips to the coastal nature reserve of Scandola and visitors are welcomed to join in the local festivals and celebrations.



Speloncato House - The village of Spelancato House in Speloncato - Sunset from the balcony (No two are the same)
The village of Spelancato Sunset from the balcony (No two are the same)

Activities near Speloncato

Adventure Sports, Beach, Biking, Boating, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horse Riding, Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Rafting, Restaurant, Sailing, Shopping, WaterSkiing, Water Sports and Rental

There are many activities for all ages in the surrounding towns, villages and mountains. Corsica is a place for walking and here in the mountains there are so many walks to choose from. Easy strolls to hard all day hikes and lots in between. A popular sport these days is................ and there are many rivers and waterfalls in the gorges and valleys for this activity to take place. From Calvi one can take a boat trip to visit the wonderful marine nature reserve of Scandola where the Ospreys can be seen in their nests or feeding their young. One can also take a train fom Calvi or Ile Rousse and ride through the mountains to Corte or Ajaccio. Great fun. The spectacular beaches of Lozari and Ostraconi are 30 minutes drive down through the mountains, passing through the villages of the Balagne where one can visit the many Artisans studios and buy their produce.

Facilities in the House

Dishwasher, Cleaning Service, Cooking Utensils, Heating, Kitchen, Linen Service, Microwave, Parking, Refrigerator, Stereo, Washing Machine

The fully equipped kitchen is light and cool and easy to work in. The master bedroom has and en suite bathroom and the twin room has an en suite shower room. There is plenty of drawer and hanging space for clothes. The sitting room is spacious and light and has French doors leading onto the balcony where one can have meals, a drink and just sit and enjoy the view across the valley to the sea in the far distance. Here you will see Kites flying past, sometimes so close that you can almost touch them. In the evenings the Swifts gang up and swoop past the balcony in a frenzy of feeding. Little Sardinian warblers flit about in the olive trees and greater spotted woodpeckers are often seen feeding on the trunks of the fire trees. At the right time of year butterflies are everywhere. The garden is terraced and there is a patio where one can enjoy a barbeque and sit with a glass of wine and watch the sun setting across the valley.

House Rental Rates

Low Season Price : £450
High Season Price : £650 per Week
Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified (British Pounds). The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Additional information about rental rates
A 25 per cent deposit is payable on booking and the remittance, along with a refundable damage deposit of £200 is payable 8 weeks before arrival.
Payment is by cheque made out to P.F. Gale or UK bank transfer by arrangement. Any bank charges incurred are paid by the renter.
Change over day is Sunday. The property will not be available until 3:30pm on the day of arrival and on departure guests are asked to vacate the property by 10:30am. Please be sure to leave the property in as good a condition as you found it.
Price Table
3rd October 20092nd May 2010£450:00
2nd May6th June£550:00
6th June 29th August£650:00
29th August24th October£550:00
3rd October 1st May 2011£450:00


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Beach Rental in Speloncato - From the balcony, across the valley to the sea Golf Rental in Speloncato - Master bedroom
From the balcony, across the valley to the sea Master bedroom
Rental in Speloncato - Sitting room with wood burning stove Holiday Rental in Speloncato - Twin bedroom
Sitting room with wood burning stove Twin bedroom
Kitchen Lozari Beach
Kitchen Lozari Beach
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