Corsica is well known for its charming mix of Franco-Italian culture, but when it comes to great value family holidays, the island’s true French identity is unmistakable. Gîtes de France Corsica have been responsible for decades worth of fantastic Corsican holidays, and now have over 1200 properties listed across the island, from beachfront apartments to mountain cottages, cosy farmhouses, and country campsites.
Every single property meets the same high quality standards that Gîtes de France have maintained since 1951, and they’re all easier than ever to book online. But, with over a thousand gîtes to choose from in Corsica alone, you could probably use a little help. So here are ten of the best for families, recommended by Gîtes de France Corsica, and starting out at just £315 for seven nights, for a family of four.
1/10 Gîte Saje, South Corsica
Sleeps four, private pool, 20 minutes from beaches
A bright and airy gîte, surrounded by peaceful countryside, and situated very close to southern Corsica’s lovely beaches, Saje is ideal for small families, and young kids: the pool has an alarm, and the outdoor space is designed for both sun, and shade.
- Two bedroom gîte, sleeps up to four.
- Private swimming pool with pool alarm and sun terraces.
- Large, shaded, outdoor deck overlooking countryside.
- Living room, dining kitchen, family shower room.
- Bed linen, towels, barbecue and garden furniture.
- Heating, and end-of-stay cleaning, included.
- 10 minutes from Figari Airport.
- Direct UK flights to Figari, two hours and 15 minutes.
Figari area
- Figari Village for shops and local restaurants – 10 minutes
- Family-friendly Tunnara Beach – 20 minutes
- Historic Porto Vecchio – 25 minutes.
- Polombaggia: Corsica’s loveliest beach – 30 minutes.
- Santa Giulia Beach for water sports – 30 minutes.
Family activities nearby
- Spectacular Roccapina Beach coastal walk.
- Days out in Sardinia: an hour by ferry from Bonifacio.
- Porto Vecchio for the walled old town and lively marina.
- Cruises from Bonifacio to the Lavezzi Islands.
- Enormous A Tyriolana forest adventure park, Zonza.
- Morning horse riding on Polombaggia Beach.
From £750 for seven nights, based on a family of four.
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2/10 Gîte Casa Liamone, West Corsica
Sleeps four, countryside setting, 10 minutes from beaches
Spacious Casa Liamone sits on Corsica’s west coast, close enough for sea views, but surrounded by tranquil countryside. The historic city of Ajaccio is nearby too, and outdoorsy families have some of the island’s loveliest walking trails, forests, and coastal reserves, almost right on the doorstep.
- Two bedroom gîte, sleeps up to four.
- Private, wooded garden with views over Corsica’s west coast.
- Covered outdoor terrace, open fireplace in living room.
- Open plan kitchen/dining/living space, two bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms.
- Bed linen, towels, heating, air-conditioning and WIFI included.
- Baby and toddler equipment available on request.
- 30 minutes from Ajaccio Airport.
- Direct UK flights to Ajaccio, two hours and 10 minutes.
Casaglione area
- Seaside resort of Tiuccia for shops, beaches, restaurants – 5 minutes
- Historic Ajaccio, Napoleon’s birthplace – 40 minutes
- Stagnone Beach – 20 minutes.
- UNESCO World Heritage Calanches de Piana, red granite sea cliffs – 40 minutes.
- Sagone for water sports and beaches – 30 minutes.
Family activities nearby
- Corsica’s capital, Ajaccio, for Côte d’Azur-like days out.
- Scandola Marine Reserve wildlife watching cruises.
- Hiking and wild swimming in Aitone Forest.
- Fantastic water sports on the beaches at Sagone.
- Cruises or guided hikes round Calanches de Piana from Porto.
- Exploring the traditional villages of Piana and Cargese.
From £568 for seven nights, based on a family of four.
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3/10 Gîte L’Alivu, North East Corsica
Sleeps five, private pool, countryside, 10 minutes from beaches
This roomy family gîte sits in the hills of north east Corsica. It’s a beautifully peaceful setting, with great views, but there’s plenty to do locally, lively Bastia is just a short drive away, and you can be on gorgeous, golden sand beaches in minutes.
- Two bedroom gîte, sleeps up to five.
- Pretty garden with play area and private pool.
- Covered outdoor dining terrace with open countryside views.
- Open plan kitchen/dining/living space, two bedrooms, family bath/shower room.
- Bed linen, towels, heating and WIFI included.
- End-of-stay cleaning service included.
- 30 minutes from Bastia Airport.
- Direct UK flights to Bastia, two hours and 10 minutes.
Barbaggio area
- Port of Sant-Florent for shops, beaches, restaurants – 10 minutes
- Water sports on Plage de la Roya – 10 minutes
- Bastia Old Town and Vieux Port – 30 minutes
- Costa Verde – 40 minutes.
- L’étang de Biguglia Nature Reserve – 40 minutes
Family activities nearby
- Horse riding at local equestrian centre, five minutes from gîte.
- Sailing and water sports in Sant-Florent.
- L’Etang de Biguglia, Corsica’s largest lagoon, for birdwatching and La Marana Beach
- Historic Bastia for Vieux Port restaurants, Old Town, and local markets.
- A family road trip round wildly beautiful Cap Corse.
- Exploring the golden beaches and seaside resorts along 17km Costa Verde.
From £563 for seven nights, based on a family of four.
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4/10 Gîte Rizzano, West Corsica
Sleeps four, 20 minutes from Ajaccio and beaches
Thoughtfully designed Gîte Rizzano has lovely, open views of the countryside from every room. There’s plenty of safe play space in the sunny garden here for kid, plus the Corsican capital Ajaccio, and several lovely west coast beaches, are just a short drive away.
- Two bedroom, semi-detached gîte on two levels, sleeps up to four.
- Enclosed garden with lawn and covered dining terrace.
- Open plan kitchen/dining/living space, two bedrooms, two shower rooms.
- TV, WIFI, BBQ, garden furniture.
- 30 minutes from Ajaccio Airport.
- Direct UK flights to Ajaccio, two hours and 10 minutes.
Sarrola-Carcopino area
- Historic city of Ajaccio, Corsica’s capital – 25 minutes
- Family-friendly Trottel Beach, Ajaccio – 25 minutes
- Seaside resort of Porticcio and Porticcio Beach – 30 minutes
- Sarrola-Carcopino – 10 minutes
- Grevona Valley and Vero – 20 minutes.
Family activities nearby
- A Cupulatta Turtle Centre, Vero: 3000 turtles, from 170 world species.
- Pozzi de Bastelica mountain hike.
- Napoleon House and history in Ajaccio.
- Scandola Nature Reserve for coastal caves and wildlife.
- Canoeing and kayaking in the Prunelli Gorges.
- Water sports, sailing and snorkelling on Porticcio Beach.
From £315 for seven nights, based on a family of five.
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5/10 Gîte U Quarciu, East Corsica
Sleeps six, private pool, riverside setting, 10 minutes from beaches
Pretty, riverside U Quarciu comes with its own boats: so you can sail all the way down to the beaches at Ghisonaccia if you want. Apart from that fun extra, the two storey gîte also has a private pool, three hectare shared grounds, and sun terraces on the ground and first floor.
- Three bedroom, two storey gîte, sleeps up to six.
- Riverside, in three hectares of countryside, with private terrace and pool.
- Covered first floor terrace, ground floor dining terrace.
- Open plan kitchen/dining/living space, three bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms.
- TV, WIFI, air conditioning, and heating included.
- Rowing boats for river sailing.
- One hour and 20 minutes from either Bastia or Figari Airport.
- Direct UK flights to Bastia or Figari, under two hours and 20 minutes.
Ghisonaccia area
- Ghisonaccia – 10 minutes
- Enormous, golden sand, Vignale Beach – 10 minutes
- Pinia and Pinia Forest – 10 minutes
- Bastia Old Town and Vieux Port – 80 minutes
- Historic Porto Vecchio and marina – one hour
Family activities nearby
- Water sports, playparks, sailing on Vignale Beach.
- Wildlife and bird spotting in Pinia Forest, Ghisonaccia.
- Walking trails round the mountain village of Prunelli.
- Diana and D Urbino wetlands, famous for oyster fishing and wildlife.
- 16th century Matra Fort for Corsica’s finest archaeological museum.
- Days out to Porto Vecchio, Bastia and Bonifacio.
From £655 for seven nights, based on a family of six.
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6/10 City Gîte, West Corsica
Sleeps six, walking distance from Ajaccio centre and beaches
This industrial-chic loft, minutes from Ajaccio’s historic centre and beaches, is perfect for larger families. The lively Corsican capital is fun to explore, great for water sports, but also within easy reach of several popular seaside resorts, coastal cycling trails, and days out in the Grevona Valley.
- Three bedroom loft-style apartment, sleeps up to six.
- Walking distance to Ajaccio centre, and beaches.
- Ground floor with full-length deck, outdoor dining terrace, landscaping.
- Open plan kitchen/dining/living space, three bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms.
- Includes bed linen, towels, WIFI, heating, and after-stay cleaning.
- 15 minutes from Ajaccio Airport.
- Direct UK flights to Ajaccio, two hours and 10 minutes.
Ajaccio area
- Ajaccio, Corsican capital, birthplace of Napoleon – 10 minutes walk.
- Trottel Beach, Ajaccio – 10 minutes walk.
- Porticcio resort and beaches – 25 minutes
- Golfe de Sagone for beaches and coastal trails – 40 minutes
- Grevona Valley – 30 minutes.
Family activities nearby
- Napoleon House Museum, Fesch Museum, Ajaccio Cathedral, Place Foch.
- The Petit Train tour of Ajaccio Old Town.
- Water sports and sailing on Porticcio Beach.
- Guided boat trip or hike to UNESCO World Heritage, Calanches de Piana.
- Canoeing and kayaking the Prunelli Gorges.
- The Col de Crecheto mountain train in the Prunelli Valley.
From £850 per week, based on a family of four.
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7/10 Gîte U Caseddu, South West Corsica
Sleeps four, countryside setting, private pool, 20 minutes from beaches
A charming country cottage, filled with original design features, U Caseddu sits in lush, mature gardens. The private pool is alarmed, and there’s a pretty, shaded arbour as well as a large, outdoor dining terrace, and summer kitchen with pizza oven and BBQ.
- Two bedroom detached gîte, sleeps up to four.
- Country setting, sheltered by mature trees
- Private pool and sun terrace, shaded arbour, dining terrace, summer kitchen.
- Open plan kitchen/dining/living space, two bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms.
- Bed linen, towels, WIFI, air conditioning and heating included.
- Open, fire place in living room, wood supplied.
- End-of-stay cleaning included.
- One hour from Ajaccio Airport.
- Direct UK flights to Ajaccio, two hours and 10 minutes.
Sollacaro area
- Medieval, mountain village of Sollacaro – 10 minutes.
- Propriano beach resort – 25 minutes.
- Bains de Baracci – 20 minutes
- Filitosa – 25 minutes.
- Portogliolo beach resort – 30 minutes
Family activities nearby
- Propriano for big, sandy beaches; water sports, shops and restaurants.
- Family-friendly beaches at Portogliolo.
- The world famous prehistoric monuments at Filitosa.
- Thermal pools and spa at Bains de Baracci.
- Summer festivals and craft fairs at Sartène.
From £612 for seven nights, based on a family of four.
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8/10 Gîte Lumio, North West Corsica
Sleeps four, countryside setting, 20 minutes from Calvi and beaches
This lovely gîte is one of three, set in the peaceful grounds of a Lavender farm, minutes from the lively west coast city of Calvi. Bright and airy, with masses of outdoor space for kids to explore, it’s also close to family beaches at Lumio, and charming L’Île-Rousse is just a few kilometres north.
- Two bedroom detached gîte, sleeps up to four (extra child’s bed available).
- Set in the grounds of a working Lavender farm.
- Outdoor dining terrace, large shared grounds, private lawn.
- Open plan kitchen/dining/living space, two bedrooms, bath/shower room.
- Bed linen, towels, WIFI, and heating included.
- Wood burning stove in living room, wood supplied.
- End-of-stay cleaning included.
- One hour, 30 minutes from Bastia Airport.
- Direct UK flights to Bastia, two hours and 10 minutes.
Lumio area
- Lumio village and family beaches – five minutes.
- Historic Calvi – 20 minutes.
- Algajola resort and beaches – 20 minutes
- L’Île-Rousse Old Town – 30 minutes
- Pointe de la Revelleta beaches – 25 minutes
Family activities nearby
- Exploring Calvi historic quarter and Quai Landry.
- Beaches and marina at Algajola.
- Scenic coastal train journey from Calvi to L’Île-Rousse.
- Workshop tour on the Strada di L’Artigiani in Haute Balagne.
- Scandola Nature Reserve wildlife cruises.
- Family walking trails in Bonifatu Forest.
From £365 for seven nights, based on a family of four.
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9/10 Gîte 12, South West Corsica
Sleeps four, shared swimming pool, five minutes from beaches
This detached, adobe-style gîte sits in a pretty holiday residence on Corsica’s south west coast. It shares extensive landscaped gardens and a large swimming pool with other similar homes, but the private dining terrace and courtyard give families plenty of privacy here too.
- Two bedroom detached gîte, sleeps up to four.
- Set in landscaped grounds with a play park, and ocean views.
- Shared pool with sun decks and shaded seating areas.
- private dining terrace with built-in BBQ.
- Open plan kitchen/dining/living space, two bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms.
- WIFI included.
- One hour from Figari Airport.
- Direct UK flights to Figari, two hours and 15 minutes.
Tizzano area
- Resort of Tizzano and beaches – five minutes.
- Historic mountain town of Sartène – 25 minutes.
- Family-friendly Plage d’Argent – 25 minutes
- Tralicetu Beach – 20 minutes
- Cap de Zivia – 10 minutes.
- Propriano resort and beaches – 30 minutes.
Family activities nearby
- Water sports and sailing at Propriano.
- Safe swimming and paddling for younger kids on Plage d’Argent.
- Old Town tours and coastal cruises at Bonifacio.
- Days out in Sardinia from Bonifacio.
- Family festivals and markets at Sartène.
- Hiking and wildlife watching on Cap de Zivia.
From £603 for seven nights, based on a family of four.
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10/10 Gîte Pastricciola, South Corsica, from £520 per week
Sleeps six, peaceful countryside setting, 30 minutes from beaches
Just outside the pretty mountain village of Levie, two-storey Gîte Pastricciola is surrounded by mature grounds, with masses of space for kids to play and explore. The local area is wonderful for walking, and lively beach resorts like Propriano are less than half an hour’s drive away on the west coast.
- Three bedroom, two storey gîte, sleeps up to six.
- Set in peaceful, private, wooded grounds, minutes from village.
- Outdoor sun terraces and shaded arbours.
- Large, outdoor dining terrace with BBQ.
- Living room, kitchen, three bedrooms, two bath/shower rooms.
- WIFI included.
- One hour, 25 minutes from Figari Airport.
- Direct UK flights to Figari, two hours and 15 minutes.
Levie area
- Mountain village of Levie – five minutes.
- Village of Zonza – 25 minutes.
- Propriano resort and beaches – 30 minutes
- Porto-Vecchio Old Town and marina – one hour
- Les Bains de Baracci – 30 minutes.
- Historic town of Sartène – 35 minutes.
Family activities nearby
- Water sports and sailing on the beaches at Propriano.
- Walking trails and horse riding in the Alta Rocca region round Levie.
- Traditional village markets at Zonza.
- Exploring Porto-Vecchio Old Town, boat trips round the coast.
- Family festivals and markets at Sartène.
- The thermal pools and spa at Les Bains de Baracci.
From £520 for seven nights, based on a family of six.