Il Golfo Retreats
Lerici, Golfo dei Poeti - Liguria Italy
Sleeps 6
3 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms


Sleeping six people this pretty country 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 National Park.
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 Retreats 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 each other but each one with a private entrance.
The interior spacious is tastefully furnished with care and attention to the details.
The furnishings have all been carefully chosen to create a bright and airy atmosphere.
The property offers all modern comforts such as wireless internet, Tv, dishwasher, Bath tub, Swimming pool.

Shelley s Apartment:
Ground floor: 1 Living room, 1 kitchen, 1 double bedroom, 1 Bathroom with Shower

Byron s Apartment:
First level: 1 Living room, 1 Kitchen, 1 Balcony, 1 Bathroom
First floor: 1 Master Bedroom with 1 Bathroom en-suite (bath tub), 1 Double bedroom with 1 Bathroom en-suite (Shower).

Square Meters: 120
Ground: garden, swimming pool (3×5)
Private parking: 2 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 ideally 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 kms 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, source of all Michelangelo’s superb white marble, are 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 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 8 km
Nearest train station: La Spezia 9 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
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

PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Security Deposit: Euro 500,00 to be paid in Euro cash on arrival and refunded at the end of the holiday
Final cleanings: Euro 150,00 per week
Midweek cleanings: Euro 100,00 / Bedlinens Towels change included
City tax: Euro 1,50 / Day per person
Heating during winter months: Euro 70,00 per week
Pets: Euro 10,00 / 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)

AMENITIES
Included Services:
Living Room, Hair Dryer, Parking, Heating, Internet, Linens Provided

Kitchen:
Coffee Maker, Oven, Dishes & Utensils, Pantry Items, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Kitchen Stove, Microwave, Toaster

Dining:
Dining, Seating For 6 People,

Entertainment:
Books, Stereo, Dvd Player, Television,

Outside:
Balcony, Private Parking

Optional Services:
Boat/Yacht Charter, Cooking Service, Private Driver,

Attractions:
Beaches, Castles, Churches, Forests, Lakes, Restaurants, Rivers, Ruins, Marina, Museums, Water Parks, Winery Tours

Local Services & Businesses:
Atm/Bank, Hospital, Babysitter, Massage Therapist, Medical Services, Groceries,

Sports & Activities:
Cycling, Disco Club, Deepsea Fishing, Fishing, Golf, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Jet Skiing, Mountain Biking, Outlet Shopping, Paragliding, Rafting, Sailing, Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling, Swimming, Tennis, Walking, Water Skiing, Whale Watching, Wind-Surfing