Name: LAlbadu
Address: Route Du Calvaire 20250 Corte,Route Du Calvaire, Corte, Corte, Corte, 20250, France
Rating: 9

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LAlbadu

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A visit to Corsica should never fail to include an excursion to Corte, in the heart of the island, a delightful little country town with cobbled streets and vistas of majestic mountains. Just outside town, l'Albadu sits quietly gazing at the same mountains, calm and content. Rooms have windows that open wide to the panorama but the best thing is lounging in the shady garden or dining at the wooden tables set out under the trees. The bill of fare is full of home-grown produce, vibrantly healthy Corsican food and robust local wines. This is a really sympathetic place, with a genial host with more than one story to tell.

heart of the island

We visited during our drive down through the Corsica in early March so off season. We stayed in the main house in a lovely big room with lounge area, very comfortable bed & nice details to the bathroom with a fab shower. There were only four other guests staying when we visited and they were not serving an evening meal as it was off season, but that was not a problem as it was only 5min drive into town where there are a lot of restaurants to choose from for dinner. The breakfast was lovely & we were offered egg & bacon which we happily accepted as was a nice surprise! I would highly recommend this place to stay as the views are great & fab hospitality. 

Lovely overnight stay

If you prefer to follow a fixed daily schedule and given plan for activities you can stay, otherwise, stay away. I tell you why. 

I and my girlfriend wanted to stay in central Corsica after the arrival at Bastia taking the afternoon ferry, which is often delayed. So as we like to stay local we looked out for a Chambre d'hôtes and his rating and location were alright.
Due to the delayed ferry, we arrived there in the late evening, so we headed out to town for dinner. Before we left we discussed the basic, which was rather business alike then welcoming, anyway. It was a bit late and the host has a farm to run, fair enough. 
The only thing what noticed at this moment that he doesn't like that much people who think differently as him. The point is that we brought along our mountains bikes to discover Corsica on the wheels. We knew that there some opportunities in central Corsica, so we tried to have a chat with him about that but to be honest it was a waste of time time, he was not even willing to understand us. Anyway, we could live with this as there are guys like him everywhere and we have given up trying to talk with them some while ago.

So the next day arose and we took a simple but alright breakfast and headed off for the first ride on Corsica. Unfortunately, I had some troubles with my bike, which had to be fixed after our return at the host property. I had all the necessary tools in the car, so I set up a small working area in his garage as it was raining like hell. I got permission from of the guys working at his place.
As he returned he wasn't happy to see me doing this although he did not say it straight away his face told me anything. So there is not any hospitality if you need things done what he regards as not appropriate. 
Anyway, I fixed my bike, took a shower in our very basic cabin, which doesn't have any charm at all. Instead, it is quite functional, it does the job not more not less. I dare to say it matches the way he thinks how all shall function and how guest shall behave. Stick to the host's plan and don't cause any effort. 

The dinner was the next lesson. As they declared that the dinner is ready we were ordered to take our seats, more or less immediately. Before that we had been criticized that there were shoes laying on the floor although they did not belong to any present guest, it had not been even asked beforehand if they belong to anyone. So dinner started and the host began his program, which seems to be a well-trained gesture, as there was not any frankness in his voice and the meals had to get on and leave the table in a fixed order.
So far so good, that is still somehow durable as that behaviour could be considered as very local, what we respect. Unfortunately, this is not the end. 

I was doing some research on the web where to go the next days for biking and in the meantime, he was watching a movie or whatever (at least that was what he did the night before). As he finished his things I was supposed to finish my things he asked me to leave the shared dining room as he wanted to go to bed but I wasn't disturbing anyone as the night before. I have to mention that the door is open all night long. 
As I still continue to do my things, which were about to be finished, as he switched off the lights he closed my notebook regardless of what I was doing at this moment. He even followed me out to ensure that I was heading back to the cabin. 
Sorry, he is very extreme example of Corsica's culture and its characters, this is not welcoming at all. It is rather very impolite, may even harsh. 

So long story short, if you don't have a problem to endure kind of military regime you may want to stay otherwise stay away, seriously!

If you don't have a problem to endure kind of military regime you may want to stay otherwise stay away, seriously!

just 15 minutes walking from the center fo Corte, this amazing and peaceful country house is surrounded by fields and horses, and you can camp under mulberry trees. Do not miss the breakfast at least once! Absolutely suggested.

Wonderful stay

Good room, nice setting on a working horse farm. Near to Corte and Gorges de la Restonica. You will need a car to get here as it's some way from the town. You will need cash to pay for your stay - we were not told about this until we tried to check out, which resulted in a late night dash to the nearest ATM.

Lovely breakfast provided and in the evening you have the option of eating 'en famille' - that is, with the rest of the hotel guests on communal tables. Nice way to meet each other and the set menu was delicious and generous. You will have to ask about veggie options though, as it was very meat heavy!

There is also the option to go horseriding with the owner - something we would have done if we had more time

Good hotel near Corte

Don't let the fact that this accomodation is slightly out of town put you off. We didn't have a car and arrived into Corte by train. We got a taxi there and the owners gave us a lift to the station when we left despite it being early in the morning. There is a short cut into town on a country path that takes less than 15 minutes and is straightforward so getting to see the sights of the town was not a problem. The setting and the views were worth it. If you are interested in horses you can arrange a ride through the valleys.

The unique aspect of this accomodation is the communal eating experience and the hospitality of the owners. Although my French is pitiful, there was no problem in being understood in English both by other guests and the staff. The food was good and hearty and great value. The room which was in the main house was comfortable.

Not to be missed for a unique experience

First, you need your own transport to stay here since it's a long walk into town or the train station.  

Second, we were in one of their outlying cottages and it was basic, hot, and with a rather un-charming bathroom.  Grounds are very dry, not that pretty.

The people were very nice and helpful, but unfortunately they kind of had to be since we found ourselves more or less stranded by the location.

Cottages were hard to love, main house would be bit better.  People were nice.

I stayed there for couple of days and regret not being able to extend the stay. It was amazing experience, beautiful people, breathtaking scenery, fabulous food and so quite that I could finally feel I'm on holiday. The nearby Corte is a sweet little town full of vibe and again beautiful scenery. It is definitely worth to learn French to be able to communicate with locals and I will be back to practice it.

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