“Right near the top of the peninsula where the winds really start to howl. It's a sharp, modern, fiercely independent spot built into the hillside overlooking Macinaggio. The views out towards the Italian islands from up here are staggering.”

“Before you tackle the island's mountainous spine, this is a brilliantly rough-around-the-edges, totally authentic base in Bastia. Housed in a former post building right by the sea, it's not trying to be a five-star mega-resort; it's just a genuine, character-heavy starting line for the road trip.”

“Tucked away just outside Saint-Florent, this is a beautifully restored Corsican summer palace hiding in the Patrimonio wine region. If you want to sample those powerful local reds I mentioned before tackling the cliff roads, this is an absolute sanctuary.”

“When you finally make it around the northern tip, drop down into the tiny fishing port of Centuri. This is a brilliant, creaky 19th-century house. It’s unpretentious, totally authentic, and they serve incredible local seafood after a terrifying day of driving.”

“I mentioned getting lost in Bastia's Citadelle in the video, and this place is literally built right into those historic Genoese walls. It’s the ultimate boutique basecamp with ridiculous views over the old port before you haul yourself up the Col de Teghime.”

“This is the 'false sense of security' I was talking about on the east coast. It's a gorgeous 19th-century noble mansion right in the middle of Erbalunga. Utterly peaceful, shaded by massive palm trees, and the perfect calm before you hit the wild west coast.”