VILLA LAVANDA
Sleeps 2 to 10
4 Bedrooms, 4 Bathrooms
A charming stone villa for 8/10 people with pool in Southern Liguria close to Cinque Terre, the Gulf of Poets and 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. It sooner or later, it is delightful fragrance with it’s relaxing and insecticidal properties wraps it
This classic Ligurian farm house has been tastefully and lovingly restored by the owner who is an architect known in Italy. The stone arches, chestnut beams
Relaxed, comfortable and romantic, this villa will ensure a perfect holiday.
ACCOMMODATION
Villa Lavanda is on two levels:
Satelite television and a CD player on the ground floor. There is a large bathroom with Jacuzzi on this floor.
The bedroom has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
A master bedroom with a wrought iron bed and a bathroom en suite with a hydro-shower, a double bedroom with a single bed and a double bed.
The first floor has been transformed into a large recreation room with a fine billiard table, a telescope for gazing and even access to the attic.
The attic is an open loft space with two single beds (they can be put together on request) and a double sofa / futon bed.
The fitness area is also in this area.
Please note that all windows have mosquito screens and all bedrooms have ceiling fans.
ACCOMMODATION
Ground floor: fully equipped country-style kitchen and dining area, 1 bathroom with Jacuzzi
First floor: 1 master bedroom with en suite bathroom with hydro-shower, 1 double bedroom, 1 double bedroom with single beds, 2 large bathrooms with shower
Mezzanine / loft: 1 twin bedroom, 1 double sofa bed / Futon
Square Meters: 380
Outside: private garden, furnished patio, 1 separate tavern with bathroom, equipped terrace, swimming pool, area for children’s games
Private parking for 3 cars.
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.
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.
In the garden there is a swimming pool (10 x 4 meters) with sun umbrellas and wooden sun beds, as well as a small children playground. For guests use four mountain bikes, the surrounding country side is perfectly suited for their use.
LOCATION
Villa Lavanda is strategically located to reach the most important parts of the Italian Riviera: Cinque Terre, Golfo dei Poeti, Portofino and Genoa. 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.
DISTANCES
Closest village: Beverino 2 km where there are grocery shops, bars, banks
Closest town: La Spezia 16 Km where there are supermarkets, restaurants, wine bars, shops, markets
Distance to shopping: 2 Km
Closest restaurant: "La Taverna" Beverino (5 mins by car)
Other restaurants & pubs: La Spezia 16 km, Cinque Terre (Riomaggiore) 22.5 Km, Portovenere 27 Km
Closest beaches / sea: Cinque Terre 22.5 km, Portovenere 27 km, Lerici 29 km
Nearest highway: S. Stefano di Magra (La Spezia) 20 Km
Nearest train station: La Spezia 16 km
Nearest Airport: Pisa (PSA) 97 Km
SITES OF INTEREST:
Cinque Terre by train: Trains depart daily from La Spezia
Timetable and information: Italian trains
Cinque Terre by boat: Ferry companies depart daily from the local port of La Spezia
Timetable and information: http: // www. navigazionegolfodeipoeti. en /
Beaches: Lerici 29 km, Fiascherino / Tellaro 30 km, Bocca di Magra 30 km
Towns & Villages: Portovenere: 13 km, Sarzana: 21 km, Portofino: 88 km, Genoa: 109 km, Carrara / marble quarries: 35 km, Versilia / Forte dei Marmi: 48 km, Lucca: 79, Pisa: 85 km, Florence: 150 km.