Ca' Nizzola is an antique Ligurian farmhouse, immersed in a quiet, centuries old olive grove about 1 Km from the typical village of Vezzano Ligure. The nearby village,Vezzano is a charming village of roman and medieval origins which, on one side is dominates by the Bay of La Spezia (the famous Bay of the Poets, Byron and Shelley) and the other side the valley of the river Magra with a spectacular view of the Apuan Alps and the beaches of Versilia. This home has been recently restored with careful respect of the local characteristics and materials of this area.
On the ground floor there is a large living room/dining room,
a veranda, a small kitchen and a bathroom with a shower. On the
first floor there are two double bedrooms (one with a covered
panoramic terrace) and a bathroom with shower. There is a private
enclosed garden with a barbeque where there is an umbrella with
chairs for dining outdoors and enjoying the views of the surrounding
valley.
The property has its own entry and ample private parking.
The owners of “Ca' Nizzola" discretely pamper their guests and live in another restored farmhouse close to the property. The owner offers special meals, cooking courses, etc. in her own villa at very reasonable prices for those wishing to savor more about the area and it’s typical dishes. She also works in the local tourist office so she has lots of helpful information available for guests including local festivites such as in August, there is an antique fair "Soffitta nella Strada" ("the attic on the Street"), which is held in the medieval fortress and the old town centre; towards the middle of September there is the "Festa dell’uva" (The grape festival): the old neighbourhoods of Vezzano are decorated, there are processions and costumes, tasting of local dishes and local crafts; during the whole summer in Vezzano, La Spezia and all the surroundings villages, one after another, there are wine/gastronomic festivals, concerts, open air perfomances, and firework displays. She also allows those in need of internet to use her private line to check on e-mails and such.
Situated between Liguria and Tuscany, it is the ideal starting point for wonderful trips. The sea is only 15 min. away (in Lerici) or maximum 30 min. (Portovenere, Versilia with its white sandy beaches). There is a daily fast boat service from la Spezia to Portofino and to the villages of the Cinque Terre (the five lands). The train station of Vezzano Ligure is only about a 10 minute walk from the property and the train ride to the Cinque Terre is only about 20 minutes, unless you have to stop in la Spezia and change over (it then becomes a bit longer).
For walking enthusiasts, the spectacular paths of the Cinque Terre (the villages hanging over the sea) provide memorable walks. The Carrara marble quarries are only 15 Km away.
