Opis:

A charming stone villa for 8 people with pool in Southern Liguria close to Le Cinque Terre, the Gulf of Poets and near the Tuscan border.

Villa Lavanda is an enchanting 17th century stone house set among the hills preceding Cinque Terre.

The swimming pool at Villa Lavanda is extensively planted with wild Italian lavender that is indigenous to the area. At the height of the summer, as soon as you set foot in the entrance to the garden it’s delightful fragrance with it’s relaxing and insecticidal properties wraps it’s self around you, ensuring that even the most workaholic stress buckets will relax and unwind.

This classic Ligurian farm house has been tastefully and lovingly restored by the owner who is an architect well known in Italy. The stone arches, chestnut beams and terracotta floors have all been preserved and brought back to their original splendor, with high-level finishing in every detail.

Relaxed, comfortable and romantic, this villa will ensure a perfect holiday.

ACCOMODATION

Villa Lavanda is on two levels:

On the ground floor there is a large, fully equipped country-style kitchen and a cosy living room with a stone fireplace, Satelite television and a CD player. There is also a large bathroom with Jacuzzi on this floor.

A wooden staircase leads to the first floor in the sleeping area which has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.

A master bedroom with a wrought iron bed and an en suite bathroom with hydro-shower, a double bedroom with two romantic single beds (they can be put together on request), a lovely double bedroom and two large bathrooms with shower.

The first floor landing has been transformed into a large recreation room with a fine billiard-table, a telescope for star gazing and also access to the attic. The attic is an open loft space with two single beds (they can be put together on request) and fitness area with a weight and pulley training machine for fitness buffs.

Please note that all windows have mosquito screens and all bedrooms have ceiling fans.

THE GROUNDS

The garden is completely fenced ensuring total privacy. There is a beautiful covered verandah that looks onto the pool and is well furnished for dining alfresco. It’s elegantly billowing sun curtains make it the perfect place for a post prandial snooze.

Close to the main entrance, but in an independent building, is charming out building with a second kitchen (known as “La taverna” in Italian) it has a bar, a professional stove, a wood burning pizza oven, a large fireplace for BBQing and a table for over 10 people, as well as a bathroom you can use while in the swimming pool.

In the garden there is the swimming pool (10 x 4 meters) with sun umbrellas and wooden sun beds, as well as a small children playground. For guests use are four mountain bikes, the surrounding country side is perfectly suited for their use.

LOCATION

Villa Lavanda strategically located to reach all the most important parts of the Italian Riviera : Cinque Terre, Golfo dei Poeti, Portofino and Genova. It is also well located for Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Carrara and Versilia amongst other northern Tuscan attractions. There is so much to do and see you will be making a list for your next trip.

PRICES AND DETAILS

PERIOD - DATES - € PER WEEK

Low season 28-sep-2014 – 2-nov-2014 € 1.800,00

Low 3-nov-2014 – 19-dec-2014 € 1.700,00

Christmas season 20-dec-2014 – 3-jan-2015 € 2.500,00

Low season 4-jan-2015 – 4-apr-2015 € 1.700,00

Mid/Low season 5-apr-2015 – 24-apr-2015 € 2.000,00

Mid season 25-apr-2015 – 29-may-2015 € 2.500,00

Mid/High season 30-may-2015 – 26-jun-2015 € 3.000,00

High season 27-jun-2015 – 29-aug-2015 € 4.000,00

Mid season 30-aug-2015 – 26-sep-2015 € 2.800,00

Low season 27-sep-2015 – 1-nov-2015 € 1.800,00

PRICES INCLUDE:

- All linen and utilities

- WiFi Internet Access

- Water, gas, electricity

- Cleaning 3 times a week

- Gardener

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:

- Security Deposit € 700,00 to be paid in Euro on arrival

- Final cleaning € 150,00

- Heating during winter months according to consumption

RENTAL CONDITION:

Rentals are Saturday to Saturday

Short rentals considered on request

Arrival between 4 and 8 p.m.

Departure by 10.00.

Car essential

Child friendly

ACCOMMODATION

Ground floor:Fully equipped kitchen connected with a private patio and garden, large living room,, 1 little living room, 1 double bedroom, 1 single bedroom, 1 bathroom with shower.

First Floor: 1 double bedroom with en suite bathrooms with shower and bathtub.

Lower floor outside: 1 full bathroom with shower in use for the swimming pool, loundry room.

Square Meters: 270

Outside: private furnished patio and garden, private olive groove, 2 old panoramic terrace, private swimming pool, panoramic views..

Private parking for 2 cars

SERVICES INCLUDED:

- All linen and utilities

- Linen, towels, pool towels, Internet Access, Sat TV, Stereo CD, safe, dishwasher, washing machine, electric oven, microwave, espresso and American coffee maker, fireplace, barbecue, swimming pool, private parking for 2 cars.

OPTIONAL SERVICES:

- Extra maid service on request

- Extra change of towels on request

FACILITIES:

- Internet Access

- DVD

- Sat TV

- Stereo CD

- Dishwasher

- Washing machine

- Safe

- Fireplace

- Barbecue

- Jacuzzi Pool (13 x 4)

DISTANCES:

Closest village: Sarzana 7 kms where there are supermarkets, restaurants, wine bars, shops, banks

Distance to shopping: 10 mins by car

Closest restaurant: Sarzana 10 mins by car

Other restaurants & bubs: around Sarzana 10 mins by car, Lerici and Bocca di Magra 15 mins by car

Closest beaches/sea: Marinella, Bocca di Magra 10/15 mins by car, Fiascherino, Tellaro 20 mins by car

Nearest highway: Sarzana 8 km

Nearest train station: Sarzana 7 km

Nearest Airport: Pisa (PSA) 50 mins by car

SITIES OF INTEREST:

Cinque Terre: ferry companies depart daily from the local porst of Bocca di Magra, Lerici, La Spezia

Timetable and information: http://www.navigazionegolfodeipoeti.it/

Beaches: 10/15 mins by car

Sarzana 7 km, Bocca i Magra: 13,8 km, Lerici/Golfo dei Poeti: 12 km, Fiascherino/Tellaro: 14,8 km, Portovenere: 30 km, Portofino: 80 km, Genova: 100 km, Carrara/marble quarries: 25 km, Versilia/Forte dei Marmi: 35 km, Pisa: 70 km, Lucca: 60, Firenze: 120 km.

INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS:

Milano Malpensa (Mxp): 3 hours

Milano Linate (Lin): 2 hours and 30 mins

Roma Fiumicino (Fco): 3 hours and 30 mins

INTEREUROPEAN AND NATIONA AIRPORTS:

Pisa (Psa) : 50 mins

Firenze (Flr): 1hour and 30 minutes

Genova (Goa): 1 hour

For information and booking contact

francesca@seaandcountryvillas.com