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 9.0 for a two-person trip.
“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.”
Mark
United States
“A unique, centrally located vacation spot in the heart of the mountains”
Marc
Belgium
“Incredible location. Friendly staff. If you are looking for a place in the Corsican wilderness this is it”
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Anonymous
United States
“Great place to stay! What a hidden gem close to Corte. Breakfast included and lovely cottages.”
Jiri
Czech Republic
“Very nice accommodation in a quiet area. Modern rooms that have everything you need. Excellent breakfast.”
Marta
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...”
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Ola
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...”
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Doug
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.”
Wilfred
United Kingdom
“Quiet, super host, best breakfast ever, wonderful place just to be still.”
Daleen
France
“Really stunning rooms in beautiful gardens. The rooms are very unique and beautifully decorated with lots of attention to detail. Wonderful breakfast. We loved it and wish we could stay longer!”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors like facilities, size, location, and service.
Host Info
Company review score: 9.5Based on 470 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company info
A unique spirit: Authenticity, Character and Charm.
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
House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
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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