HOTEL DES GOUVERNEURS

Hotel des Gouverneurs is a byword for hidden luxury. Squirrelled away in the heart of the baroque Citadel in Bastia- stepping into the hotel feels like discovering one of the best-kept secrets in Corsica. Rooms and suites offer a cocooning style of luxury- yet come with space to stretch out - whether you are taking in the seascape from your private terrace- or enjoying a massage courtesy of the spa therapists. For those wanting to take the relaxation up a notch- the Biologique Recherche Spa is dedicated to wellbeing. While day to day life continues in the Citadel just beyond the walls- you could swim against the tide in the serene pool- dip into the hammam- or lie out in the wooden sauna. When it comes to spa therapies- expect modern-day rituals designed to sculpt and soften- restore and re-energise. Once you have treated the body- feel the soul in Les Dinettes des Gouverneurs. It serves Mediterranean-inspired food from breakfast to dinner- when it transforms into an elegant tapas restaurant. This is the place to relish contemporary interpretations of classic Corsican dishes - with a side of sea views. As the sun sets- raise a glass of champagne to the Old Port and the spirit-lifting landscape of Cap Corse just beyond. Hotel des Gouverneurs is a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property.