Something a bit special that stands apart from bland holiday homes , this charmingly decorated former farmhouse is set in a unique, stunning valley location with some of the best local views available, and during your stay is your home from home to enjoy the peace, beauty and nature of Liguria. You literally look out onto your own private valley of woodland and olive groves. This holiday house offers tranquility, seclusion and relaxation but also with the option to explore nearby mountain villages, enticing restaurants, a variety of lovely beaches and exciting towns like Sanremo & Monaco. Our customers have been delighted with the house and location. We have worked to make comfort, decor and facilities a high factor and this makes this holiday home above the normal standards. Cleaning is included in the price for the normal cleaning requirements. We use eco products for cleaning and laundry. Pick from our herb patch for your food preparation. Enjoy our books, music, games, art materials and media. Wifi available . Relax on our numerous terraces, sunbathe on the deck on comfortable sunbeds, read in the shade of olive trees, savour the views from our garden swing chair, explore the tiny hamlet with its mysterious tiny cobbled streets, walk in complete nature and dine on our shaded terrace areas!
IMPORTANT Location advice: The house is in the village of Berzi, 3km below Bajardo. Please note the exact Address & location for Casun Barun will be given on booking, the address shown on this site is our postal box. The holiday let is in Berzi, the village below Bajardo.
This is the ideal location for artists, writers, birdwatchers, nature lovers and those who want an escape from modern life yet within a cosy, comfortable and stylish home - a unique and undiscovered treasure waiting for you to enjoy. The unspoilt views as you step onto our large terrace are spectacular - looking westwards towards France, its as though you have the whole valley and spectacular sunsets all to yourself! The house has traditional features yet with modern comforts and with above average decor. The house is situated at the end of a short no- through street in a tiny hamlet.. literally on the edge of an amazing forested valley looking westwards towards the French Maritime Alps. You are greeted each morning by birdsong all around the valley. Nature is abundant here and the valley is full with bird and animal life, butterflies and springtime wild flowers are all around. We supply binoculars and nature guides. The Mediterranean Sea is just out of view. The stunning church in Berzi is just a few steps away. You can really feel like you have found total peace here - though you are still a quick 10 min drive away from Bajardo ( restaurants bars shop, deli, local produce stall , 20 mins to Ceriana ( chemist, more food shops, restaurants, bars etc ) 25 mins to Apricale and 45 mins to the coast.
It feels like a privilege to stay in such a small quiet traditional village, you can wonder about undisturbed and feel like time has not passed, there are virtually no cars and definitely no stress. The night skies allow for unspoilt star gazing from one of our various terraces. The very unique location and beautiful views from Casun Barun are it’s biggest assets but special touches around the home also make the house really stand out. Whilst you have the beauty of the outside we have also considered the time you spend indoors, with comfortable interior decor using style & imagination, quality, traditional items, antiques, art and pieces from all over the world. This is truly not ‘just another holiday let ‘ with bland standard rooms & the same furnishings that you see everywhere else! We use this house as our home for some months each year so we have made it very comfortable and with a pleasant decor - this is somewhere you can relish and indulge on beautiful things inside and out! We regret that the layout of the house and the surrounding uneven terraces are not ideal for children under 12 or disabled people. There are art materials and an *easel for anyone feeling artistic (* please request as it is stored away ) . There is a small library with books and magazines ( Mostly English ) and a writing desk for use. There are plenty of places inside and out just to sit and soak up the amazing views. We can consider longer rentals for writers, artists etc - please contact us for more information. On arrival you will find a small welcome basket of kitchen basics, milk, butter, bread etc and some complementary snacks, our gift to you to celebrate your first evening as our guests. We aim for your comfort and therefore we supply comfy memory foam beds, choices of pillow types, hotel quality towels, spa robes, hand picked designer bed linens, spare toiletries ( in case you have forgotten any ) and also a mini first aid kit. These touches of luxury add to the special flavour of our home and to your enjoyment. Layout: The ground floor has a lounge with 2 sofa beds, kitchen, shower room / toilet and small utility. The upstairs has two interconnected bedrooms, one with a luxury super king bed, connected to a room with a toilet and sink. The lounge is now a year round haven- cool in the summer and cosy in the winter. We supply a fantastic Jotel wood burner for cooler evenings. ( There is an extra charge for fuel ) There is also a king size sofa bed with memory foam mattress in the lounge. There are extra linens and cushions and towels for outside chairs stored in a trunk. The upstairs bedrooms are comfortable and stylish and are entered via a separate outside entrance. There is a choice of pillows for your your comfort and plenty of blankets for cooler evenings. For the days when you feel like exploring beyond the village there are many trips that can be made, whether up to the nearby mountain peaks, exploring other historic villages, visiting antiques markets, art galleries, the buzzing glamour & shopping & sights of Sanremo, Menton or Monaco, the beautiful Hanbury Gardens, local cultural festivals, wild swimming in rock pools - there is so much to see and do. The nearby mountain roads are generally very quiet but they are curvy so please drive with due care ( beep horn approaching corners ) - it’s a definite different approach than hectic city driving! We will supply as much local & current information as possible for what’s on in the region during your stay. We welcome your questions and enquires - please get in touch if you want to ask / know any more
