Typical ligurian country house | Sleeps:
10 | Bedrooms: 5 | Bathrooms:
3
Il Vigneto
is a comfortable family summer home located just
above the village of Ricco' del Golfo in Liguria.
The villa
is on a 15
acre estate of vineyards and forests, in easy walking distance
to
the village where there are local shops and restaurants. The
village is a 15 minute drive from La Spezia and about a 30
minute drive into the Cinque Terre towns.
The Autostrada is a 10 minute drive from the villa, which makes
it
a convenient base for visiting towns like Pisa, Lucca, Florence
and
Portofino. Set up on the top of a hill the villa also offers
wonderful
views of the surrounding hillside and the village below.
Il Vigneto dates to the early 1900's, and the there are many
antique furnishings, paintings, and memorabilia. It has the
authentic feel of an Italian country farmhouse yet it is just
behind
the hills and sea of the CinqueTerre. For expert hikers, some
of
the famous hiking trails of the CinqueTerre park start about
a mile
away from the villa and reach what is know as the High Path
that
leads down to the village of Vernazza. Otherwise, the CinqueTerre
may be reached by car or by train from La Spezia.
On the villa's first floor is a comfortable living room with
original
ceiling frescoes from the early 1900's and a fireplace. Adjacent
is
a generous dining room that is connected to the kitchen, newly
remodeled in 2005, with a gas oven, dishwasher, washing
machine, refrigerator/freezer, microwave oven and American
coffee maker. From the kitchen window is a lovely view of
the
garden and vineyards. Exiting the kitchen door is a lovely
furnished patio area in the garden for al fresco dining.
The bedrooms and bathrooms are all on the second floor. All
of
the beds have new mattresses. One large double bedroom has
furniture dating back to the Napoleonic era, and a small balcony
facing the village and hills beyond. There are four other double
bedrooms with lovely traditional furniture.
One bedroom has bunk beds and is ideal for children. One of
the
bathrooms was redone in 2006.. One bathroom has a shower and
the other has a bathtub with a hand shower and a window overlooking
the vineyards.
Guests who come in September can participate in the grape
harvest on the property. Il Vigneto is well located for touring
Liguria and enjoying the Italian countryside. The owner is
American so she can help you lots of local information. Upon
request baby equipment can be arranged such as stroller, portable
bed, car seat, etc. Cook and maid are also available. Amazing
cooking classes can be held at this villa.
The villa has wireless internet.
From the villa you will enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding
hillside and the village below. A unique characteristic of
Il Vigneto is that guests can actually walk down the little
road that leads
down to the village and do their daily shopping at the local
bread
store, vegetable store etc and enjoy a coffee down at the local
bar.
For avid hikers there is even a trail that leads over
the hills
and into the CinqueTerre town of Vernazza.
Near
beaches 
Dishwasher
Washing
Machine 
Garden
facilities
Child
friendly 
Family
group 
Tv
