VILLA IL GOLFO

VILLA IL GOLFO
Citr Code: 011016-LT-0583

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3, Bathrooms 4
Lerici,  Cinque Terre – Liguria, Italy

Sleeping six people, this pretty seaside villa recently restored, occupies a privileged hillside position right in front of Gulf of Poets, on the borders between Liguria and Tuscany, at just a stone’s throw from the Cinque Terre natural reserve. Its peaceful countryside location enjoys utmost privacy and seclusion. The house is a part of a private estate surrounded by olive groves and vineyards enjoying extensive views over the Mediterranean Sea. 

Il Golfo has been meticulously restored by the owners. It provides all modern comforts, while at the same time preserving its typical Ligurian design with the warm and soft tones of the walls and furniture. The elegant details add a special touch of class and distinction to this property, where tradition blends harmoniously with sea, sun, and relaxation!

ACCOMMODATION

The property consists of 2 independent apartments connected but with a private entrance.
The interior spacious is tastefully furnished with care and attention to the details, with an antique stone fireplace, a comfortable sofa, and chairs, whose color scheme harmoniously complements the traditional floors. Adjacent there is the fully equipped kitchen with all modern appliances.
A little stair leads to the first floor where we find the master bedroom with bathroom en-suite (bathtub) and a double bedroom with bathroom en-suite. The house offers all modern comforts such as wireless internet, satellite tv, washing machine, dishwasher. The furnishings have all been carefully chosen to create a bright and airy atmosphere. 

Apartment 1
Ground floor: Entrance with living/dining room, kitchen, double bedroom Queen size bed, and bathroom with shower and WC.

Apartment 2
Ground floor: Entrance with living/dining room, kitchen,  balcony, bathroom with shower and WC.
First floor: Double bedroom “open space” (only curtain without door) with King size bed and en-suite bathroom with tub and shower, double bedroom “open space” (only curtain without door) with en-suite bathroom and Shower.

GROUNDS:
Outside: Garden, Swimming pool (3×4 m)

Private parking:  3 cars 

LOCATION

This property’s extraordinarily peaceful setting, where utmost privacy is guaranteed, will probably make you reluctant to venture far afield! However, if you do wish to explore the natural and historic attractions of this scenically outstanding area, this location makes it an ideal strategic base.

The seashore is about 5 minutes by car.

The charming old fishing villages of Lerici and San Terenzo, now sophisticated luxury resorts, with fine beaches and excellent restaurants, are about 3 km away. The panoramic coastal road leading to the residence winds its way uphill through luxuriant, seductively aromatic Mediterranean “maquis” vegetation and takes you through a string of picturesque little villages hugging the coastline. Lerici and San Terenzo are the nearest villages where you can find restaurants, bars, and grocery shops. Regular ferry services run from the port of Lerici to connect with such enticing seaside destinations as Portovenere and the Cinque Terre villages; while further inland you can enjoy cultural sightseeing in the ancient Roman town of Luni, with its fascinating museum. The world-famous Carrara quarries, the source of all Michelangelo’s superb white marble, is also situated in the near vicinity.

The splendid historic cities of Genoa, Lucca, and Pisa are all about an hour’s drive away, while Florence is approximately 1 hour and a half away by car.

DISTANCES

• Closest town: Lerici 3 km, where there are grocery shops, restaurants, and bars
• Distance to shopping: 3 km
• Closest restaurant: 3 km
• Other restaurants & Pubs: San Terenzo 4 km or Tellaro 6 km
• Closest beaches/sea: Lerici  3 km, Fiascherino/Tellaro 6 km
• Nearest highway: La Spezia 13 km
• Nearest train station: La Spezia 13 km
• Nearest Airport: Pisa (PSA) 78 km

SITES OF INTEREST:

• Cinque Terre by train:  Trains depart daily from La Spezia
• Timetable and information: Treni Italia
• Cinque Terre by boat:  Ferry companies depart daily from the local port of Lerici
• Timetable and information: http://www.navigazionegolfodeipoeti.it/
• Beaches: Lerici, San Terenzo, Fiascherino, Tellaro, Bocca di Magra,
• Towns & Villages: Lerici/Golfo dei Poeti: 3 km, Fiascherino/Tellaro: 6 km, Bocca di Magra: 11 km, Sarzana: 10 km, Portovenere: 23 km, Portofino: 96 km, Genova: 100 km, Carrara/marble quarries: 35 km, Versilia/Forte dei Marmi: 41 km, Pisa: 79 km, Lucca: 72, Firenze: 145 km. 

PRICE INCLUDES

• All linens and towels
• Pool towels
• All utilities
• Wi-Fi Internet access
• Water, gas, electricity
• Gardener
  
• Parking

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Security Deposit: Euro 500,00 cash upon arrival, refunded on departure
• Final cleanings: Euro 150,00 per week
• Midweek cleanings: Euro 100,00 / Bedlinens Towels change included
• City tax: Euro 1,50 / Day per person (for those over 12 years of age only)
• Heating (winter months only): Euro 20,00 / Day
  
• Pets: Euro 5,00 / Day

RENTAL CONDITIONS

• Rentals are Saturday to Saturday
• Short rentals considered on request
• Arrival between 4 and 8 pm.
• Departure by 10 am.
• Car essential
• Child welcome
• Pets welcome (on request)