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Location: ItalyFeatures
- Bow thruster
- Solar panels
- each cabin has ensuite shower and WC
Bow Thruster • Multi Toilet • Multi Shower • Bicycles AllowedPrice from: £2471.00
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Location: ItalyFeatures
- Bow thruster
- Solar panels
- each cabin has ensuite shower and WC
Bow Thruster • Multi Toilet • Multi Shower • Bicycles AllowedPrice from: £1484.00
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Location: ItalyFeatures
- Each cabin has ensuite shower and wc
Bow Thruster • Bicycles AllowedPrice from: £1603.00
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Location: ItalyFeatures
Bow Thruster • Multi Toilet • Multi Shower • Bicycles AllowedPrice from: £1218.00
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Location: ItalyFeatures
- Each cabin has its own ensuite shower/WC
- Large upper sundeck
- Dual steering
- Security safe
Multi Toilet • Multi Shower • Bicycles AllowedPrice from: £1230.00
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Location: ItalyFeatures
- 3 showers/WCs
- Spacious sundeck
- Dual steering
Multi Toilet • Multi Shower • Fixed Berths • Bicycles AllowedPrice from: £1185.00
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AtraniFeatures
Shared Outdoor Pool • Sea View
Price from: £895.00
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AtraniFeatures
Shared Outdoor Pool • Sea View
Price from: £999.00
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TorcaFeatures
Sea View • Walk To Amenities
Price from: £719.00
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AtraniFeatures
Shared Outdoor Pool • Sea View
Price from: £669.00
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TorcaFeatures
Walk To Amenities
Price from: £639.00
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Bagni Di LuccaThe village of Bagni di Lucca
The region around Bagni di Lucca is called Media Valle - Garfagnana and has a multitude of lovely spots and historical towns like Barga, Castelnuovo, Coreglia degli Antelminelli etc... all at an altitude of 500m (1500 feet). This region has attracted many illustrious British visitors in the past two centuries Byron and Shelley, for instance, visited Bagni di Lucca many times. The thermal baths of Bagni di Lucca have been known for many centuries. Montaigne, the French writer, cured his illness in Bagni di Lucca and wrote about it in his memories. In the first half of the 19th century Bagni di Lucca became a fashionable resort of the court of the grand duke of Tuscany. The first roulette in the world was conceived and installed in the Casino of Bagni di Lucca. Although Bagni di Lucca is a small village, its 19th century dwellings confer to the town the looks of an important centre, as for instance the Anglican church, the Protestant Cemetery, the municipal Casino, the Ducal (later Grand Ducal) Palace and Stables, the Demidoff hospital, the Circolo dei Forestieri, Villa dei Fiori, Villa Ada and the Bagno alla Villa.
Another singularity of Bagni di Lucca is its being composed of two separate villages, called "Ponte a Serraglio" and "La Villa". Along both of them flows a lovely mountain river called the Lima, which offers opportunities for fishing and canoeing. There is a large Municipal swimming pool using the thermal water, with a separate diving pool and a smaller pool for children. Excellent tennis courts are also available. There are good opportunities for Trekking and mountain bike riding on trails and paths which afford some lovely views of the valley. Parachute jumping from the peaks of the Apennines is also available in the vicinity of Bagni di Lucca.
During winter, you can enjoy the skying resorts of the Abetone
The house
Riverside Villa is composed of 3 houses attached to each other, and facing a large garden bordering the river Lima. The 2 houses on the right (in the picture) have been united into a larger house, that is not offered for rental for the moment. The Annexe is the (independent) house to the left. You will have access to the common garden and the river.
Just next door are the Mirafiume Tennis courts. The municipal swimming pool is within walking distance. A good supermarket can be reached in two minutes walking. The village of "La Villa" has several good restaurants and stores.
The Annexe has 2 stories, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 with a bath, 1 with a shower, 1 with only WC and sink), a kitchen, a dining room and a large sitting room with a fireplace. The annexe has direct acess to the garden. Accommodation is for 5 people (one single room, two double). Bed sheets, blankets and towels are provided.
Price from: £375.00
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Bagni Di LuccaThe village of Bagni di Lucca
The region around Bagni di Lucca is called Media Valle - Garfagnana and has a multitude of lovely spots and historical towns like Barga, Castelnuovo, Coreglia degli Antelminelli etc... all at an altitude of 500m (1500 feet). This region has attracted many illustrious British visitors in the past two centuries Byron and Shelley, for instance, visited Bagni di Lucca many times. The thermal baths of Bagni di Lucca have been known for many centuries. Montaigne, the French writer, cured his illness in Bagni di Lucca and wrote about it in his memories. In the first half of the 19th century Bagni di Lucca became a fashionable resort of the court of the grand duke of Tuscany. The first roulette in the world was conceived and installed in the Casino of Bagni di Lucca. Although Bagni di Lucca is a small village, its 19th century dwellings confer to the town the looks of an important centre, as for instance the Anglican church, the Protestant Cemetery, the municipal Casino, the Ducal (later Grand Ducal) Palace and Stables, the Demidoff hospital, the Circolo dei Forestieri, Villa dei Fiori, Villa Ada and the Bagno alla Villa.
Another singularity of Bagni di Lucca is its being composed of two separate villages, called "Ponte a Serraglio" and "La Villa". Along both of them flows a lovely mountain river called the Lima, which offers opportunities for fishing and canoeing. There is a large Municipal swimming pool using the thermal water, with a separate diving pool and a smaller pool for children. Excellent tennis courts are also available. There are good opportunities for Trekking and mountain bike riding on trails and paths which afford some lovely views of the valley. Parachute jumping from the peaks of the Apennines is also available in the vicinity of Bagni di Lucca.
During winter, you can enjoy the skying resorts of the Abetone
The house
Riverside Villa is composed of 3 houses attached to each other, and facing a large garden bordering the river Lima.
Just next door are the Mirafiume Tennis courts. The municipal swimming pool is within walking distance. A good supermarket can be reached in two minutes walking. The village of "La Villa" has several good restaurants and stores.
The house has 3 stories, 2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (2 ensuite with bath tubs and 1 for the common area with shower), a large kitchen/dining area facing the garden.
Accommodation is for 4 people. Bed sheets, blankets and towels are provided. The house has been completely renovated.
Price from: £375.00
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VeronaA unique experience
In the very heart of Verona:a ten-minute walk from Piazza delle Erbe and Juliet's balcony and just one from Giardino Giusti. Verona Walls welcomes visitors in a stylish, unique atmosphere. A split apartment dated back to the late seventeenth century completely restored in 2000 retaining its own previous character and taste by keeping the original building materials: pure stone main walls, genuine wood floors and timbers, casements with brass hooks. Even the furniture mirrors the attitude towards details as some pieces are pure, fine antiques or modern antique collecting. History is the diving experience for lots of tourists spending their time here. Shakespeare himself might have felt the same sensation if only he had the occasion to pop Verona Walls into! Rated as self catering accommodation, Verona Walls is open all year round and may comfortably accommodate up to 5 guests.
Price from: £690.00
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AlberobelloTrullo Patrizia, Additional Services, Puglia and Getting There
Trullo Patrizia is a 300 year old trullo - a romantic Southern Italian stone farmhouse - renovation was completed and a fantastic pool (12M x 6M) installed in December 2005.
Unlike many other recently renovated properties, Patrizia has not been extended with modern extensions and is completely original.
We have furnished Patrizia with traditional local furniture and avoided spoiling the atmosphere with a modern chic look!
The trullo is set in its own private 5 acres of olive, walnut, fig and cherry trees, on top of a hill, in a beautiful, unspoilt rural
location near Alberobello, Puglia.
It has two double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms, and one bedroom with double sofa-bed and ensuite toilet/basin (a cot is available on request).
The pool is open from mid-May to September - and longer if weather permits.
How to Get There
Ryanair: Flying Monday, Wednesday and Friday from London Stansted airport to Bari takes around 2.5 hours.
Alitalia: Flying daily to Bari and Brindisi from Heathrow, via Rome or Milan - often cheaper than Ryanair!
(Also Brindisi on Thursday and Sunday)
British Airways: Flying twice a week Spring to Autumn, direct to Bari from Gatwick, Thursday and Saturday only.
Both Bari and Brindisi are small provincial airports so collecting your luggage and car is quick and easy.
Our Italian property managers, Donatella and Antonio, are also good friends.
They are both fluent in several languages, have a long experience in tourism, and Donatella is a great cook.
Besides locally assisting our clients, they can also provide some extra services, like:
1) Cookery lessons (with two weeks advanced booking)
2) A range of produce such as organic extra-virgin olive oil, home-made cheese, fresh pastas, breads, marmalades, local sweets and various preserves!
So what is a trullo?
A trullo (plural trulli) is an ancient stone building, peculiar to Puglia and particularly the area surrounding the town of Alberobello.
They are dry-stone laid, using local limestone with conical roofs, and are reputed to have been created by local farmers to avoid tax in that they could easily be pulled down on a visit from the tax inspector.
However, when you see a trullo you would see why this is an unlikely story - the walls can be six feet thick!
The family would typically live in the main trullo, with a fire place/oven and storage on a wooden floor overhead in the cone.
Animals or produce would be kept in adjoining trulli or a stone lamia (extension).
No two are the same, as although they were built to a similar design, with one or more cones formed over a double wall of stone, they are built across the undulating countryside according to the local conditions and requirements.
Some are whitewashed and some have mystical signs painted on the roofs.
Trulli are very cool in the Summer due to the thick stone construction
Puglia is the "heel" of Italy, the South-East peninsula reaching out into the Adriatic and Ionian seas.
The area is very rural and traditional, and is regarded as the "garden of Italy".
Most of the countrys wine and much of the worlds olive oil is produced here, along with oranges, lemons, cherries, and countless other fruit, nuts, vegetables, wheat and a whole range of other agricultural produce. And one should not fail to mention the rich variety of seafood available in local markets and restaurants.
The world famous Italian cuisine (as captured recently in the series by Jamie Oliver) is available in abundance and surprisingly cheaply, thanks to the wealth of produce.
It also helps that the holidaymakers from Western Europe have not yet arrived, with prices to suit!
The locals are very laid-back and friendly. In combination with hot summer sun, over 500 miles of unspoilt sandy beaches and coastline, and a generous sprinkling of mediaeval towns, villages, churches and castles, this makes for a very popular holiday destination, especially with the Italians.
Holidaying here is only just catching on with the British, due to the introduction in the last 18 months of direct daily flights by Ryanair to the regional airports of Bari and Brindisi, and twice weekly flights by British Airways to Bari.
There are numerous sites of cultural and archaeological interest, which reflects in the styles and designs of the villages, towns and cities of the region.
History and Places to Visit
History
The Romans, Goths, Lombards, Byzantines, Saracens, Normans, the Crusaders, French, Greeks and Spanish have all had ownership of Puglia at some point in time, and left a mark on the region.
The whitewashed buildings and towns, with narrow alleys and flights of steps that are more reminiscent of those in Greece
There are magnificent cathedrals, castles (the octagonal 11th Century Castel Del Monte of Frederick II, Baris 13th Century Swabian Castle) and cities with Baroque influences. The Roman amphitheatre in Lecce of 1st Centrury BC is one of the oldest remaining.
Places to Visit
Alberobello - the focal point for the trulli! Alberobello boasts the greatest number of trulli in one place, with around 1,500 nestling in the cobbled streets around the gentle hills on which the town is built.
Trulli are protected by the World Heritage Organisation. Those in Alberobello have been lived in for several hundred years up to today.
There are many shops, restaurants, a church and even hotels to be found in trulli in the town.
Brindisi - a bustling modern port, home to the 15th Century Aragones Castle and some medieval and Baroque churches. Daily ferries to Greece, Turkey and Albania.
Castellana Grotto - the largest cave complex in Italy, with dazzling white walls of pure crystals.
Ceglie Mesapica - an ancient Messapian centre lies in the old town.
Cisternino - with a pretty old town, typical of the area.
Gallipoli - (from the Greek kalli poli, meaning beautiful city) with a Byzantine castle, a Baroque cathedral and an ancient Greek fountain.
Lecce - the "Florence of the South", described as the most beautiful city in Italy, in a Baroque style with golden stone building in quiet winding streets.
Locorotondo - arranged in a circular style, with narrow winding streets, trulli and a Gothic church
Martina Franca - another Baroque city with an interesting old town centre
Ostuni - the "white city", with whitewashed buildings set on top of three hills overlooking the Adriatic. Many bars, restaurants and shops.
Otranto - South of Lecce, with an award winning beach, lots of restaurants and shops.
Polignano - a beautiful seaside town, north of Monopoli
Taranto - standing on a central island between two canals, with narrow winding streets, Roman ruins, an Aragonese castle, 11th Century Baroque cathedral and Doric column from the Greek temple of Poseidon.
Climate
Climate
Month.................Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct
Avg Min. Temp.......7...12..14..17..18...15...13
Avg Max Temp......20...24..26..32..33...26...23
Avg no. of days rain.8...6....3....1....2....4....6
Price from: £850.00
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Lake GardaBeautifully restored apartment in 16th century Palazzo with lake views
We are delighted to a offer you private, self-catering accommodation in our Italian holiday home, a beautifully restored 2 bedroom apartment in this unique historical building.
Though perfect for a relaxing break at any time of year, Il Palazzo literally blooms during the summer months, when the rose bushes of its landscaped gardens are in full flower, the sun is high and breeze is up, and the views across this beautiful lake will take your breath away.
The building and grounds, including the swimming pool, are run by a local, professionally qualified administrator. The apartment you see here is managed by Garda Homes, a British/Italian company, who oversee all aspects of bookings, changeovers and laundry, so you can be assured of the highest standards while still enjoying the privacy and genuinity of a booking direct from the owner.
One of the little-known benefits of Il Palazzo is its location.
Set in the hills above Salo', it faces south, or very slightly south-east, meaning it enjoys the rays of the sun from morning until sun-down, with a pleasant breeze in the afternoons. On the hottest days, when temperatures can reach the low forties in the towns down around the lake, the gardens and pool at Il Palazzo enjoy a light breeze and temperatures a few degrees lower than at the lakeside. At night, the apartment is lovely and cool and air-conditioning is simply not needed.
Winters are incredibly mild, and while frost can be found at the bottom of the hill on the coldest mornings, up at Il Palazzo the sun warms the hillside. Last winter, we enjoyed almost three months of bright sunshine every day, with a bit of rain in November and April, and a dusting of snow in December.
It is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with vineyards just below the Palazzo and olive trees in abundance, yet the lake, with its charming street cafe life, designer shops and restaurants, is a short 5 minute drive away, Gardaland and other theme parks are 30 minutes away, the opera house at the Arena di Verona is 40 minutes away, and the designer stores of Milan are just 1 1/4 hours away by train or 1 1/2 hours by car.
The apartment was restored in 2003 and has been stylishly furnished...
The apartment at Il Palazzo offers a true home from home, with every facility for a comfortable stay.
The entrance leads down some steps into a large living room, with vaulted ceilings and original beams dating back to the 16th century, and a large corner sofa seating six people comfortably. This sofa also opens out to become a double bed. There is a large colour television with DVD player and surround sound, plus UK satellite television, and a reading area with view over the lake with armchair and a collection of books and DVDs, The dining area, towards the back of the living room, provides seating for six people and a large dining table, complete with chandelier and candlesticks.
The kitchen leads off the living area, and though small, it is truly state-of-the-art, with a modern, stylish Italian design, and fully fitted with dishwasher, microwave, fan oven, hob, fridge and small freezer, and plenty of cupboard space.
Also leading off the living room from the reading area is a laundry room, with a washing machine and clothes drier.
Three small balconies lead off from the living area, providing spectacular views of the swimming pool and lake.
The corridor leading down to the bedrooms also leads off to the bathroom, which has its own balcony with lake view. The "bathroom" is actually a large shower-room, with wall-mounted washbasin and toilet, and a huge walk-in "rain" shower, tiled with marble mosaic.
The main bedroom at the end of the corridor also has its own balcony with lake view, and a lovely double bed with brass bedstead, crisp white bed-linen and a romantic mosquito net (which is really for show as we've never been bothered by mosquitoes at Il Palazzo!).
The second bedroom also has a double bed and wardrobe. Both bedrooms have ceiling fans. Air-conditioning is not needed.
Price from: £895.00
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Lake GardaVery luxurious, well-appointed 3 bedroom apartment in Salo'
We are delighted to a offer you private, self-catering accommodation in our Italian holiday home, a brand new 3 bedroom town apartment in the heart of Sal, a gorgeous lakefront town full of life, with designer shops, fantastic restaurants and just a short walk from the lake itself. The apartment enjoys the use of a large floodlit swimming pool, too.
This apartment is NOT your average self-catering accommodation: it is a stylish luxury property in a complex consisting entirely of Italian families, most of which live there year round, and has been styled in the manner of a main residence by the British owners. Consequently, we kindly ask guests to remember that this is not a holiday camp atmosphere, but is a refined, elegant home in which to enjoy a genuine slice of the Italian good life.
This apartment is truly one of a kind
It is in the heart of Sal, one of the most exclusive and picturesque towns on the lake, yet it has a large swimming pool and lovely mountain views! The lake front is about 200m away, and the town's historic centre is a 5 minute walk. The apartment itself is very spacious, 130 square metres total, with 3 large balconies offering plenty of outside dining space. It is on the first floor, but there is also a lift meaning those with mobility problems will have few inconveniences.
The apartment has been stylishly furnished and provides every comfort.
The apartment at Il Brolo offers a true home from home, with every facility for a comfortable stay.
The apartment is in a gated community, offering optimal security and privacy. The apartment entrance opens to a very spacious living area, with 2 large, comfortable sofas, a large colour television with DVD player and video, The dining area, towards the back of the living room, provides seating for eight people.
The living room opens out, with large French windows, onto a spacious balcony with an outside dining table, which overlooks the floodlit swimming pool and the mountains beyond.
The kitchen is separate from the living area and has its own balcony. It is truly a state-of-the-art kitchen, with a modern, stylish Italian design, and fully fitted with dishwasher, microwave, fan oven, hob, fridge and freezer, and plenty of cupboard space. There is a breakfast bar for morning cappuccino and brioches!
Another balcony leads off the main bedroom, which is a double, and there are additional double and twin bedrooms, making a total of three bedrooms, and three bathrooms (the first with bath and shower, the second with shower only, and the third is a wc/washroom and laundry room).
The apartment sleeps 6 people plus baby very comfortably indeed.
Price from: £795.00
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Lake GardaWelcome to Cabiana Residence
Welcome to Cabiana Residence.
Our apartment is on the first floor of a two-story villa surrounded by beautiful countryside, with spectacular views.
The property has two large terraces: one overlooks the lake, and the other looks over the swimming pool, so you can supervise children while you enjoy a meal or a glass of wine.
There are also two tennis courts, and a village a short walk away.
The building and grounds, including the swimming pool, are run by a local, professionally qualified administrator. The apartment you see here is managed by Garda Homes, a British/Italian company, who oversee all aspects of bookings, changeovers and laundry, so you can be assured of the highest standards while still enjoying the privacy and genuinity of a booking direct from the owner.
Price from: £395.00
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Lake GardaNew, stylishly built apartment in small, privately owned complex with pool
The apartment has a spacious terrace overlooking both the pool and lake, and there is a small private garden to the rear complete with olive trees. There is a small village just 100 metres from the apartment, with several restaurants.
The apartment is just 800 metres from the lake itself and less than 1km from the lively lakeside town of Toscolano Maderno, which has one of the largest beaches on the lake and the only sand beach.
Price from: £425.00
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Lake GardaLe Begonville is a beautiful gated complex with amazing lake views
Le Begonville is a beautiful complex consisting of privately owned apartments and villas, in a quaint village in the hills overlooking Gardone Riviera. The apartment has a private patio and garden with olive trees and lake views, and the swimming pool also has a breathtaking view.
Price from: £495.00
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Lake GardaBrand new apartment with pool and lake views
We are delighted to a offer you private, self-catering accommodation in our Italian holiday home, a brand new 2 bedroom apartment in a complex with swimming pool and amazing views of Lake Garda.
The building and grounds, including the swimming pool, are run by a local, professionally qualified administrator. The apartment you see here is managed by Garda Homes, a British/Italian company, who oversee all aspects of bookings, changeovers and laundry, so you can be assured of the highest standards while still enjoying the privacy and genuinity of a booking direct from the owner.
Lovely surroundings
It is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with vineyards and olive groves in abundance. Despite the quiet atmosphere, the lake, with its charming street cafe life, designer shops and restaurants, is a short 5 minute drive away, Gardaland and other theme parks are 30 minutes away, the opera house at the Arena di Verona is 40 minutes away, and the designer stores of Milan are just 1 1/4 hours away by train or 1 1/2 hours by car.
The apartment is brand new and has been stylishly furnished...
Apartment 2 offers a true home from home, with every facility for a comfortable stay.
The living room is fully equipped, with television, DVD player and a selection of DVDs. The kitchen leads off the living area and is truly state-of-the-art, with a modern, stylish Italian design, and fully fitted with dishwasher, microwave, fan oven, hob, fridge and small freezer, and plenty of cupboard space.
The bathroom has a shower, toilet and bidet plus wash basin, and washing machine.
The main bedroom has a double bed, lots of wardrobe space and a chest of drawers. The feel is modern and stylish.
The second bedroom has bunk beds and is ideal for children, though adults will also be comfortable in this room.
The living room has two sets of floor to ceiling glass doors opening out onto the patio and garden.
Price from: £395.00
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Lake GardaI Molini is a beautiful gated complex with amazing lake views
I Molini is a beautiful complex consisting of 15 privately owned apartments in probably the most exclusive and picturesque part of Lake Garda - Morgnaga, in Gardone Riviera. The apartment has a private patio and garden and lake views, and the swimming pool also has a breathtaking view.
Price from: £425.00
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Lake GardaPretty, well-appointed 1 bedroom apartment in Salo'
We are delighted to a offer you private, self-catering accommodation in our Italian holiday home, a brand new one-bedroom apartment close to the centre of Salo', a gorgeous lakefront town full of life, with designer shops, fantastic restaurants. The apartment enjoys the use of a lovely swimming pool with lake view.
Converted farmhouse with pool and lake view
The apartment has a living room with kitchen area, bedroom with access to a tiny garden and rear, a shower room with washing machine, and a small patio at the front where you can dine outside.
The living area has a television and DVD player, and the kitchen is good quality, Italian design and brand new (as is everything in the apartment). The sofa opens out into a sofa bed and a travel cot is provided.
Beautiful pool area
The shared pool area is truly lovely, with stunning lake and mountain views. There is a communal gazebo where you can eat and look at the gorgeous mountain views. The town is a short walk away (across the road and down some steps - remember you have to walk back UP on the way home!)
Price from: £245.00
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Lake GardaVilla Mezzane, luxury villa with private pool and lake view
This villa has total privacy without being secluded. Set in a cluster of upmarket villas just a few minutes drive from the pretty lakefront town of Salo', Lake Garda, the villa is finished to a very high standard, with elegant furnishings and top of the range facilities and stunning lake and mountain views.
Perfectly located for a luxury Lake Garda villa holiday
Ideal for families, couples travelling together and discerning travellers requiring a higher level of comfort, luxury and style, this villa is ideally positioned for visits to the some superb golf courses (Palazzo Arzaga & Spa, Garda Golf, Bogliaco Golf), designer shops (nearby Salo' and Desenzano and even a day trip to Milan by train or Rome by plane - there and back in a day!), some superb restaurants, beaches and for kids, Gardaland and several other theme parks to rival Orlando are only a 30-40 minute drive away. Opera lovers will enjoy a trip to the nearby Arena di Verona - contact us for information and help booking tickets.
Stylish interiors and private pool for a relaxing stay
The property has four bedrooms: two double, one family room with double bed and one set of bunks, and one children's room with bunk beds. There are also two travel cots for babies. There are two bathrooms (one shower room and one bathroom with hydrotherapy bath), a top of the range kitchen with terrace and lake view, and a spacious and stylish living room with views over Lake Garda to the south/east and the rear garden to the north/west, and a huge wall-mounted plasma television screen. The villa has air-conditioning and underfloor heating, and a total of 4 televisions and 2 DVD players.
The pool is completely private, with a sunbathing area and terrace. There is a private garage to store your car.
The property sleeps EIGHT plus TWO babies.
Price from: £1295.00
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Lake GardaBeautiful, quiet residence in the hills of Lake Garda
In an enchanting area of Lake Garda, nestled in the hills of the Parco Alto Garda, Residence La Quiete is a privately owned villino within a pretty complex with swimming pool and hot-tub. The complex also has an onsite manager, who takes care of the apartments, the restaurant, minimarket and bar.The bar and restaurant mean you don't have to take the car out if you don't want to cook.The menu is basic but it's useful if you don't want to drive to the nearest restaurant in Tignale, 3 or 4 km away.
You can also use the barbecue in the private garden, and there is a small communal play area for children, with swings and slides. There is also a hottub.
The apartment has two separate bedroom areas.
The downstairs bedroom is on the ground floor off the living area, and has twin beds. The second bedroom is in fact a mezzanine (open to the living area) and is very spacious, with a wardrobe and double bed. There is also a sofabed in the living area so the property sleeps up to 6, although bear in mind that if 6 stay, there isn't much privacy for those on the mezzanine and in the living area. The property is about 75 square metres in total. The property is most ideally suited to a family of four or two couples.
Ideal for relaxing by the pool or sight-seeing.
If you just want to relax in beautiful surroundings by the pool, this property is ideal. However, it's proximity to Lake Garda (just an 18 minute drive down to the main road circling the lake) make it suitable also for days out on the lake and sight-seeing. The small town of Tignale is a 4km drive away (20 minutes by foot if you are feeling energetic). There are mountain bikes on site available to use and plenty of walking and biking trails around the residence. Superb for families who want to combine activities with lazing by the pool.
Less than 15 minutes away: Sanctuary of Montecastello, Tignale with bank, post office, bakery, restaurants, cafes, etc
Onsite: bar, pool, children's play area.
Price from: £335.00
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Lake GardaBeautifully restored apartment in 16th century Palazzo with lake views
We are delighted to a offer you private, self-catering accommodation in our Italian holiday home, a beautifully restored 2 bedroom apartment in this unique historical building.
The building and grounds, including the swimming pool, are run by a local, professionally qualified administrator. The apartment you see here is managed by Garda Homes, a British/Italian company, who oversee all aspects of bookings, changeovers and laundry, so you can be assured of the highest standards while still enjoying the privacy and genuinity of a booking direct from the owner.
One of the little-known benefits of Il Palazzo is its location.
Set in the hills above Salo, it faces south, or very slightly south-east, meaning it enjoys the rays of the sun from morning until sun-down, with a pleasant breeze in the afternoons. On the hottest days, when temperatures can reach the low forties in the towns down around the lake, the gardens and pool at Il Palazzo enjoy a light breeze and temperatures a few degrees lower than at the lakeside. At night, the apartment is lovely and cool and air-conditioning is simply not needed.
Winters are incredibly mild, and while frost can be found at the bottom of the hill on the coldest mornings, up at Il Palazzo the sun warms the hillside. Last winter, we enjoyed almost three months of bright sunshine every day, with a bit of rain in November and April, and a dusting of snow in December.
It is surrounded by beautiful countryside, with vineyards just below the Palazzo and olive trees in abundance, yet the lake, with its charming street cafe life, designer shops and restaurants, is a short 5 minute drive away, Gardaland and other theme parks are 30 minutes away, the opera house at the Arena di Verona is 40 minutes away, and the designer stores of Milan are just 1 1/4 hours away by train or 1 1/2 hours by car.
The apartment was restored in 2004 and has been stylishly furnished...
The apartment at Il Palazzo offers a true home from home, with every facility for a comfortable stay.
The main entrance leads on to a wide, original marble staircase, opening on to an open plan state of the art kitchen area, with the main bedroom with ensuite and the shower room to the left, and a study area to the right, leading also to a second bedroom and huge living and dining area with open fire. This sofa also opens out to become a double bed. There is a large flat screen television with DVD player and surround sound, plus UK satellite television, and two sets of double glass doors opening onto a private terrace with stunning view of Lake Garda. The dining area, towards the back of the living room, provides seating for six people and a large dining table, complete with chandelier and candlesticks.
Leading off the kitchen is a laundry room, with a washing machine and plenty of room for drying clothes.
The large terrace provides spectacular views of the swimming pool and lake.
The main bedroom has two bedside tables with lamps, a huge wardrobe and looks out over the garden to the front of the property.
The second bedroom is a single, with two bunks. This room is ideal for a single adult or two older children (over 12 only, please).Air-conditioning is not needed.
The swimming pool is open from June to the end of September.
Price from: £595.00
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Lake GardaLakefront position in a historic building
Spacious luxury two-bedroom, two shower room flat recently in the heart of Sal, Lake Garda.
Salo, Lake Garda
The apartment is a spacious two bedroom apartment with a shower room for each bedroom, making it perfect for two couples travelling together or a family with older children.
Description
The location is wonderful, with everything - shops, bars, restaurants - within easy walking distance. The apartment is 20 paces from the ferry stop and even less to the lakefront itself.
Price from: £395.00
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Lake GardaResidence Oriolo, Lake Garda
Residence Oriolo is a sophisticated private residence with apartments sharing a swimming pool, set in beautiful countryside above Toscolano Maderno, Lake Garda.
Interiors
The apartment has three bedrooms and one bathroom, with a stunning view of Lake Garda. A car is essential, but everything is within easy driving distance, with the lakefront and town of Toscolano Maderno approximately one mile from the apartment.
Price from: £695.00
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Lake GardaLakefront position in a historic building
Spacious 2 bedroom apartment on the lakefront at Salo', a pretty Lake Garda town with lake views and designer shops, bars and restaurants.
Salo, Lake Garda
The apartment is a spacious two bedroom apartment with two bathrooms, spacious living area and kitchen/dining area with open fireplace, partial lake views and wonderful views of the historic Duomo (cathedral).
The property is situated in the very center of the historic center of Sal in a 14th Century, totally renovated building with elevator and seconds walk from the ferry.
Description
Everything - shops, bars, restaurants - are within easy walking distance. This is the ideal town apartment for two couples or a family with children who want to enjoy the beautiful, historic lakeside town of Salo' and hop on ferries to explore the other towns and beaches of Lake Garda.
The building has two front doors. One on the Lake side promenade and one directly into the Cathedral Square.
The building is in the center of Sal and therefore near all the shops, restaurants, bars, lake ferry service (a car is not needed at all!) In all there are two good size bedrooms.
One large sunny living room/dinning room with kitchen (dishwasher/freezer etc).
One full bathroom with bath and shower.
One half bathroom with WC and washing machine.
Four large windows with stunning views of the Cathedral and the Cathedral Square.
One window with a partial Lake view.
2 mins from nearest car park.
Price from: £595.00
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Lake GardaWhat makes Residence Bellavista so special
Residence Bellevista is a new exclusive development completed in the summer of 2009.
It is located in the foothills above the ancient Roman town of Salo on the western shore of Lake Garda - considered by many to be the prettiest and most Cosmopolitan area of the the lake.
The first time we visited Lake Garda, the largest and most strikingly beautiful of all the Italian lakes, we fell in love with the area and visited many times to seek out a property for our own use and also for our guests to enjoy.
We looked at almost 100 properties before we found this one, which surpassed everything else we had seen.
Our apartment is literally yards away from a fabulous and inexpensive restaurant with panoramic lake views that is extremely popular with the local Italian community. The menu is very wide and quality of food superb.
Our Apartment
The exclusive residence Bellevista consists of 14 apartments. There are seven ground floor studio apartments and seven 1st and 2nd floor duplex apartments.
As we were one of the first buyers within the complex, we were fortunate to secure one of the best duplex apartments overlooking the communal swimming pool with a fabulous lake view from the large terrace.
The first floor of the apartment includes open plan modern quality, fully equipped kitchen, open plan living area and dining area. We have a double bedroom downstairs and large shower room. The furnishings are of a high quality. We have a leather sofa and matching double leather sofa bed in the living area - in addition we have available 2 folding camp beds ideal if there are more than 4 people wishing to share or parents wish to have young children in their room.
The living room opens out on to a covered terrace, with dining furniture for 6 people and indoor dining - also for 6 people. The terrace also has some relaxation seating.
Upstairs we have a further double bedroom, separate ensuite bathroom with bath and shower, wc and bidet and a large storage room.
A fabulous picture window looks out from the bedroom to the lake. We have a table and chairs beside the window to sit, chill out, and enjoy the view.
For your entertainment we provide satellite TVs and DVD players.
Essential Information
Although there is a restaurant within a stones throw of the apartment, the nearest shops and grocery stores are a short drive away, so you definitely need to bring a car with you or hire one. We can give you tips on the best car hire deals.
We provide bathroom towels and bed linen, but youll need to bring swimming pool towels with you.
The apartment could sleep up to 8, but we prefer to limit the number of guests at any one time to 6.
Sal is a truly beautiful, typically picturesque Lake Garda lakeside town, with long promenade, stylish boutiques and enough restaurants to ensure you will never get bored of dining out and watching the glittering lights reflecting on the lake.
Price from: £395.00
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Lake GardaWhat makes Residence Bellavista so special
Residence Bellavista is a new, exclusive development located in the low hills above Salo on the western shore of Lake Garda, Italy.
The residence is a tastefully built gated complex with swimming pool, lake views and is seconds walk from a superb restaurant.
Our Apartment
Residence Bellavista consists of 14 apartments in all. There are seven ground floor studio apartments and seven 1st and 2nd floor duplex apartments.
The first floor of the apartment is a spacious living area with double sofabed opening out on to the covered terrace, separate double bedroom and showerroom. Upstairs is an open plan kitchen and dining area, with two single beds at the other end of the room, therefore there are beds for up to 6 people (one double bed, one double sofabed and two single beds upstairs).
Essential Information
Although there is a restaurant within a stones throw of the apartment, the nearest shops and grocery stores are a short drive away, so you definitely need to bring a car with you or hire one. We can give you tips on the best car hire deals.
We provide bathroom towels and bed linen, but youll need to bring swimming pool towels with you.
The apartment sleeps up to 6 people plus baby (we can provide a travel cot).
Sal is a truly beautiful, typically picturesque Lake Garda lakeside town, with long promenade, stylish boutiques and enough restaurants to ensure you will never get bored of dining out and watching the glittering lights reflecting on the lake.
Price from: £395.00
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Lake GardaWhy Borgo Alto is a wonderful place to spend your holiday on Lake Garda
Residence Borgo Alto is a beautifully restored convent in the hills above Salo on the western shore of Lake Garda, Italy.
The residence is finished to a superb standard, and has a shared swimming pool (shared by the private owners within the building), breathtaking views of Lake Garda and is set in some of the most unspoiled countryside of Lake Garda. You would never believe you are just 5-10 minutes drive from the hustle and bustle of lakeside life, so tranquil and green is this area.
Our Apartment
Borgo Alto is a small building, which used to be a convent, now converted into a small and exclusive private complex. All the apartments are privately owned. Our apartment is on the top floor.
The apartment has a living area with incorporated kitchen and dining area, and windows (the original round windows of the old convent) with lake views. The main bedroom has a double bed, the second bedroom has twin beds and there is a shower room with washing machine. The apartment has been beautifully finished, with good quality fixtures and fittings.
The kitchen has an electric hob and oven, fridge and plenty of cupboard space, and the dining area seats four very comfortably.
On the ground floor, near the entrance, is our lock-up cellar which we use to store garden furniture, pool toys etc. Outside is a communal swimming pool with sunbathing area. There are families with children owing some of the other apartments, so children will be very welcome in the summer. There is private, gated parking.
In all, Borgo Alto provides really lovely accommodation for those seeking a quiet, relaxing self-catering holiday on Lake Garda with beautiful views, swimming pool and unspoiled nature.
Essential Information
The nearest village (with grocery store and a few restaurants) is 1km. You definitely need a car for this property.
We provide bathroom towels and bed linen, but youll need to bring swimming pool towels with you.
The apartment sleeps a maximum of four people plus baby (we can provide a travel cot).
Sal is a truly beautiful, typically picturesque Lake Garda lakeside town, and is only about a 10 minute drive from the apartment.
The swimming pool is open from May 20 - 30 September
Price from: £395.00
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Valle D'ItriaTrullo Olivia
Trullo Olivia is situated in Capo di Gallo, meaning head of a rooster, on a hilltop a few kilometres from Alberobello. It is in a very peaceful location with beautiful uninterrupted views along the Itria Valley. It has been restored to a high standard and provides excellent accommodation for up to six people but still retaining its charm.
Description
The trullo sits in its own grounds of around one acre with olive, almond, cherry and fig trees. Outside is a large private stone terrace and tiled gazebo with outdoor table and chairs.The trullo has high quality hand painted china and all fixtures and fittings are to a high standard. There is an efficient heating system for hot water and central heating throughout the trullo.
Description
The infinity 50 sq.metre pool is kidney shaped and slopes from 1.2 metres to 3 metres in depth with a diving board, steps and outside shower. There is a barbeque area underneath an arbour with a large barbeque built into a stone wall, sink and stone preparation area. Six sun loungers are provided along with occasional tables and two hammocks
Price from: £800.00
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AlberobelloTrullo Serena
Trullo Serena is a completely renovated ancient trullo. It is situated in Capo di Gallo on a hilltop a few kilometres from Alberobello with wonderful far reaching views across the Itria Valley. It has been decorated to take advantage of the original features of a trullo with a bright and cheery feel.
Description
The trullo sits in its own grounds of around half an acre with olive, fig, almond and cherry trees
Description
Outside is a 50 square metre swimming pool, which has wide steps into the shallow end and a diving board off the deep end. It also has a large terrace with barbeque, pergola with outdoor table and chairs, sun-loungers and occasional tables. A beautiful old olive tree dominates the garden.
Price from: £900.00
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AlberobelloTrullo Rosa
Trullo Rosa is a renovated ancient trullo situated in between Alberobello and Martina Franca with wonderful views across the Itria Valley. It sits in it's own grounds of two acres with olive, almond, fig and walnut trees. Outside there is a large stone paved terrace and an original pizza oven built into the side of the trullo. Alongside the large private infinity swimming pool is a gazebo, bbq area and heated spa bath. There is plenty of outdoor furniture and sun loungers.
Price from: £900.00
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ArezzoThe local area
Located at one end of a small hamlet in the hills above the Upper Tiber Valley, Villa Cresta is the ideal spot for anyone looking for a relaxing holiday in the Tuscany countryside. From here you can explore eastern Tuscany and neighbouring Umbria by car or on foot.
This part of eastern Tuscany is an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is a region of steep hills cloaked in beech, oak and sweet chestnut trees, mountain pastures, meadows and streams. The many well-marked footpaths make it a perfect location for walkers and the many historic towns and monasteries will easily satisfy those in search of culture, art and architecture.
A few kilometres away is Caprese Michelangelo, birthplace of the artist Michelangelo Buonarroti, painter of the Sistine Chapel. The house in which he was born, the Casa del Podesta, is now the Museo Michelangelo.
A few kilometres further on is Anghiari, a medieval walled town surrounded by fields of tobacco and famous as the site of the last great battle between the armies of Florence and Milan in 1440.
Sansepolcro, the largest town in the area, is renowned as the birthplace of Piero della Francesca and the 14th century Palazzo Comunale houses some of his most famous works. It is also the setting for the Palio della Balestra - a crossbow tournament between Sansepolcro and Gubbio that has been held on the second Sunday of September since the Renaissance. The world-famous Flag-Wavers (sbandieratori) of Sansepolcro also put on a show at this time.
Also nearby is the sanctuary of La Verna, built on a rocky outcrop and offering spectacular views of the mountain scenery. It was here that St Francis is said to have received the stigmata - the wounds of Christ - in 1224, and is now a monastic village and an important pilgrimage site.
A little further afield, no more than an hours drive away, are the historic Umbrian towns of Perugia, Assisi and Gubbio. The ancient Tuscan city of Arezzo, home of one of the worlds greatest fresco cycles (by Piero della Francesca) is also within an hours drive, and just a little further on is the famous hilltop town of Cortona. Florence and Siena are within easy reach as day trips.
Just to the north is the Casentino. A vast area of forest, green alpine meadows, streams, waterfalls and high breezy ridges with spectacular views. It is criss-crossed with well-marked trails that follow old mule tracks or paths between the famous monasteries of Camaldoli, La Verna and Badia Prataglia. The Parco Nazionale delle Foreste Casentinesi was created recently to protect the extensive wildlife of the area. As well as red deer, fallow deer, mountain sheep and wild boar, the Appenine wolf is known to roam these parts. Birds such as eagle-owls, kites, goshawks and, it is said, golden eagles, can be seen circling over the valleys.
The apartment
The apartment is a completely separate building situated about 30 metres from the main house. It contains a living area, bedroom and bathroom. Outside there is a patio, a small garden and a parking area. The entrance faces south and affords a beautiful view out over the fields towards Caprese Michelangelo and Monte Castello. The only building that can be seen is the 16th century church of San Casciano about a mile away. The apartment will sleep 2 people very comfortably but is large enough for 4.
Large french windows lead out from the lounge on to the south-facing patio making a brightly lit living area. The lounge has a wood-burning stove set in the fireplace, a large sofa bed which opens out to a queen size double bed, a comfortable armchair (another is available on request), and a TV (no aerial) with a DVD player. We have a wide selection of DVDs from which you are welcome to borrow.
There is a separate dining area with table and four chairs and a corner kitchen with full-sized cooker, microwave and fridge.
There is a queen-size double bed in the bedroom (twin beds can be arranged, if required). There is room for a small single bed, suitable for a child, and a cot is also available.
Outside the apartment there is a small patio, a south-facing garden with shady trees, and a parking area. There is a table and chairs for eating "al fresco" BarBque and sun loungers are available for those who just want to relax.
The accommodation can be booked on a per week or per day basis, with no fixed start and end days, so you can take advantage of cheaper mid-week flights.
Local facilities
There are many restaurant nearby serving traditional Tuscan cuisine. In the local towns of Caprese Michelangelo, Pieve Santo Stefano, Anghiari and Sansepolcro you will find restaurants, bars, and pizzerias as well as supermarkets, grocery shops, chemists and banks. There are also street markets in Pieve, Sansepolcro and Anghiari.
There is an open-air swimming pool, with slides, bar and picnic area, in Sansepolcro (about 25 minutes). The admission charge is 5 Euro per day and it is open from June to September.
Price from: £245.00
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LunigianaCasa Gisella Details
Casa Gisella is a truly unique property bursting with character and charm and set in a village of incredible beauty. It is in Lunigiana an upspoilt area in the north of Tuscany.
Casa Gisella has been lovingly and traditionally restored by local craftsmen filling it with character right down to every detail; Chestnut wood is used throughout for beams, doors and shutters. Original stone areas both outside and inside. Terracotta tiles on the roofs. Ironwork (original and new) for the railings. Gutters, drains and chimney in copper - everything has been done carefully and with high quality.
It is furnished and appointed as a home should be, comfortably with modern conveniences yet sympathetic to the traditional design. The tastefully co-ordinated interiors add to the experience of luxury and comfort.
The accommodation is set on 4 levels and includes 2 double bedrooms both with en suite shower rooms, and 1 twin room with a main bathroom. The utility area provides a washing machine. There is a large kitchen/living/dining area which opens up to a breakfast terrace. A larger roof terrace on the top floor offers an amazing vantage point across the valleys and to the mountains and the opportunity for dining and relaxing outside.
The property is located in Bastia a small village set high on a hill in the foothills of the Appenines. The village is dominated by a large castle and church. The views from the house and village are incredible and the peace and quiet so relaxing.
The people in the village are friendly and welcoming and there is a real community feel. Staying at Casa Gisella allows you to experience a 'real' part of Italy in an area unspoilt by tourism. The restaurants serve delicious local produce; the local mobile shop calls at the village and becomes a focus point for everyone to catch up; the nearby shops sell beautiful local meats and cheeses and other strange specialities like chestnut flour, wild boar and fresh mushrooms.
Our local Italian friends welcome our guests and make sure they settle in and have everything they need. They are always on hand if there is a problem or a question.
Casa Gisella is a house that has been created from the heart and staying there is a relaxing and special experience.
Arrival, Dining and Cleaning Services
On arrival you are greeted with a basket of fine Italian food and wines and all the basics to start you off.
The house has an information book packed with details of the local area, restaurants, things to see and places to go, or just tell us what you want and we will do our best to help.
We pride ourselves on the luxury ,cleanliness and comfort in Casa Gisella. Cleaning Services are included in the rental price both at the end of your stay, and also midweek during your stay.
Around the Area
Casa Gisella is ideally placed for many activities and sights. Just 15 minutes from the main A15 motorway, you can travel in any direction quickly and conveniently. This means that you can arrive from Pisa, Genoa or Parma airports in about an hour or Milan or Bologna in under 2 and a half hours.
Once here you will discover that you won't have enough time to see everything...
The mountain areas are stunning and provide great skiiing in winter.
Or head to the coast and visit the world famous Cinque Terre, just 35 minutes away by car or train. Closer still are the beaches and coast of Portovenere and Lerici where you can experience real Italian Ice-cream! Of course the Tuscan coast to the south or Portofino and the Italian Riviera to the north are both within 1 hour's drive.
An alternative destination is the wonderful Parma - a true gastronomic delight to sample the fine meats and cheeses in one of the many restaurants and cafes - just 1 hours's drive.
Of course there is no need to travel far to enjoy this area. Within minutes of the house are many castles, medieval villages, breathtaking countryside and stunning sights.
This is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt areas of Italy and never fails to amaze and satifsy its visitors.
Price from: £550.00
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San RemoBrief Description Luxurious apartment - in historical Castello - Sleeps 6
Luxury apartment in an historical Castle setting with pool & tennis court
The Castello Devachan is an enchanting Castle, steeped in history, recently converted into 22 exclusive private apartments.
This is a luxuriously appointed apartment, offers 3 modern bathrooms, is set out on 3 levels, and is able to comfortably sleep 6 people.
It is close to the town centre (15 mins walk) but in a quiet high class residential area.
There are 2 single beds, 1 large double bed, 1 double sofa bed, 1 triple-seater sofa & a twin-seater sofa.
The apartment offers the option of WiFi ADSL.
A satellite TV decoder with over 150 foreign channels, incl. CNN, CNBC, BBC, FOX TV, SKY TV, French, German, Italian, & Spanish channels has been installed.
The apartment benefits from its own exclusive parking space within the Castle grounds.
The complex has generous beautifully laid out gardens, which also contain a communal swimming pool & tennis court.
In addition to the stunning views of the sea , the apartment benefit from its own private garden & a well shaded patio immediately adjacent to the garden.
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Proximity Nearest city is Monte Carlo & Nice and Nearest airport is Nice (35 miles) Genoa (50 miles)
Property Sleeps 6
Reception Rooms 2 (Mezzanine level with 1 double sofa bed & 1 sofa, TV, DVD player & Sattelite with over 150 international channels, incl CNN, FOX TV, BBC, SKY News, French, German, Italian, Swiss, Arab stations)
Bedrooms 2 - 1 Twin & 1 Double
Bath Rooms 3 - 3 shower cubicles & 1 bath tub
WC or Toilets - 3
Dining area - seats 6
Terrace & private garden with sea views
Property Details
This is a luxuriously appointed apartment, with 3 modern bathrooms able to comfortably sleep 6 people close to the town centre (15 minutes walk) but in a quiet high class residential area.
The apartment benefits from its own exclusive parking space within the Castle grounds. The complex has generous beautifully laid out gardens, which also contain a communal swimming pool, open during the summer months (normally from mid-June to mid-September) and a tennis court. In addition to the stunning views of the sea , the apartment has the benefit of its own exclusive garden and a well shaded patio immediately adjacent to the exclusive garden.
The apartment has 3 mobile air conditioning units fitted, one in each bedroom and one in the living area.
The complex is set slightly up on a hill behind the Casino of San Remo, not far from the famous shops (Prada, Gucci, Calvin Klein etc in the Corso Mateotti).
The apartment is fitted with 2 television sets, satellite television with over 150 foreign channels, including CNN, FOX TV, SKY News, BBC, and many French, German, Italian, Spanish channels, 2 DVD players, ADSL WiFi internet access, a fax machine and a 3 cordless telephones.
The Castello Devachan was built and designed by the engineer Pietro Agosti (from Sanremo) with the help of engineer Winter. The building developer was Costanzio Sappia. The architecture of the castle was in the liberty style. The Castello Devachan stands majestically on the hill of Berigo, a few minutes from the centre of Sanremo, set amongst other beautiful villas, between palm trees, orange trees, cacti, banana, and other tropical and Mediterranean plants.
The Castello Devachan was purchased in 1890 by the English Count Orazio Savile of Mexborough. The elder Lord Mexborough acquired the castle to live there with his young spouse Lady Ivy, despite his age of 75 years. The Count of Mexborough had become a Buddhist after having lived in India for thirty years, it was he who named the Castello Devachan. Before it was called Villa Silvia Mexborough, after his first wife.
On April 19, 1920, the First World War Allies leaders, working through the League of Nations, gathered at the Castello Devachan in San Remo, Italy to carve up Turkey. With the last dusk of the San Remo Conference, the conferees granted France the mandate for both Syria and Lebanon. The British received the mandate for Iraq, and also Palestine, under a provision creating a Jewish homeland.
The Allied prime ministers meeting at the Castello Devachan in San Remo discussed a number of territorial problems, including the general framework of the Turkish peace treaty. The Allies agreed to leave the Fiume question up to the governments of Italy and the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes. The delegates also considered ways of disposing of Class A mandates. Under the League of Nations system, Class A mandates were in the final stages of preparation for independence.
Area Description
San Remo is the capital town of the Italian Riviera of Flowers.
The Italian region of Liguria begins where the French Riviera ends, sharing the same dazzling Mediterranean Sea.
It has been a popular holiday resort for Europes beautiful people for more than a century, and, as a result, property here doesnt come cheap.
Liguria is a narrow and mountainous coastal strip curving like a boomerang around the sea. The regions capital, Genoa, is in the centre with exclusive resorts, such as Portofino and the Cinque Terre, to the east. Western Liguria includes San Remo, an established destination for Italian buyers known as the City of Flowers after its main industry.
Location: Nice airport is 45 minutes from San Remo via a road that tunnels briskly through the mountains, while Genoa, served by Ryanair from Stansted, is 100 miles to the east. Monte Carlo is 30 minutes away Milan is three hours, and skiing in Piemonte is two hours away.
It is located very close to the French border and only about 20 minutes drive from Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Climate: the palm trees around San Remo point to the microclimate enjoyed by this coast. San Remo and Ospedaletti have an annual average of 280 days of sunshine.
The average temperatures is 22 degrees Celsius in summer, and 14 degrees Celsius in winter.
Inland, in the mountains, winters can be harsh.
The climate of San Remo has been widely appreciated since the 1800s, but its artistic heritage, permeated by that typically Ligurian shyness, which escapes from any focus of attention, is still largely unknown.
Places to visit: San Remo has an annual song festival and regular regattas and markets. The sea front is studded with small restaurants overlooking the marina. Local dishes include freshly caught fish and simple Italian fare, such as freshly prepared pizzas.
Restaurants nearby include G&G in the centre of town, Mare Blu, (just down the road from the Gucci, Prada and Guess stores) Ulisse (where you can enjoy a fantastic 9 course meal for Euro 30 per head), and Della Palme in the old harbour. Dont miss out on the fantastic selection of ice creams at the Living Garden by the sea.
A must to see is the Russian Orthodox Church, Villa Ormond, the open-air market every Tuesday and Saturday, and the famous San Remo Casino.
San Remo is the town of art, culture, and sports: fishing, diving, canoeing, wind surfing, and motorboating - together with golfing, riding, swimming, baseball, and fitness facilities.
San Remo is also called the Town of Flowers - its flowers are well-known all over the world - and this can be clearly seen in its luxuriant gardens, its colourful flowerbeds, and in the town parks where tropical plants flourish.
Our suggestion is to explore Sanremo in its most secret places, bit by bit, and do take your time. . .
Price from: £2000.00
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AlgheroBeautiful Nuraghi Apartment with bikes, Alghero centre, near the beach
The Nuraghi Apartment is located in the charming island of Sardinia (Italy), the second largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and a natural reserve, plenty of calm beaches and a slightly mountainous countryside full of towns with enchantment, prehistoric ruins, Roman and Carthaginian rests, romanic churches and gothic temples and quarters.
The island is perfectly communicated with many countries of Europe thanks to its 4 airports and its ferry connections with Italy and France. We may provide detailed information on air and sea connections.
The apartment is completely furnished and it is spacious (77 m2) and very bright. It has a large entrance, an open-plan kitchen with table and chairs and completely equipped, a livingroom, a bathroom and a bedroom with double bed. The apartment has at your disposal two air-conditioning machines either for summer or winter, washing-drier machine, TV and butane gas cooker.
There is room for 6 people, two in the bedroom and four in the living room (2 double sofa beds). Just in case you need it, there is additional place for one child in a cuddle.
There are 2 bicycles in the apartament, available for the guests in exchange for a symbolic price. We are able to provide you useful information about cycling routes in Sardinia, a suitable place for this sport due to its quietness, its landscapes and its monuments.
Alghero - So well preserved town, calm but so lively
Our apartment is located right in the center of Alghero, in a new building. There are just 5 minutes to the gothic quarter of Alghero and 15 minutes to the airport (the bus stop is very close to the apartment) and 10 minutes to the Lido, the main beach of Alghero
Alghero is a lovel city of about 40.000 inhabitants located in the northwest of the island of Sardinia, that combines the charm of its beautiful coast, its magnficent gothic quarter, its defined particular personality its port, its light and its quietness.
Sardinia - in the middle of Mediterranean Sea
Its no-end heavenly calm beaches, not much exploited compared to another places of the Mediterranean Sea, its frank and open people, its many Nuraghi, Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Romans, Bizantine, Pisan, Genoan and Catalanonian-Aragonese remains, its beautiful inner countryside, its mountainous zone, its food and its wines make of this island an ideal destiny to spend calm and culturally enriching holidays, as well as sport vacations (from surfing to navigation or diving in wonderful corals to the bike or the horse tourism)
Price from: £355.00
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Valle D'ItriaCherry Tree Trullo
The Cherry Tree trullo was constructed in 1903 and has 8 cones (conical rooftops). It is found at the end of a lane, 15 min drive from Martina Franca, Alberobello and Locorotondo, in the unspoilt countryside of the Valle d'Itria. The Cherry Tree trullo has a private pool and is set in the middle of a 3.5 acre cherry orchard which is completely surrounded by a dry stone wall. Newly renovated (May 2007) it provides superb accommodation for up to 5 people.
Beside the trullo is a terrace which is shaded by a pergola and has a barbecue and patio furniture.
Roman steps lead into the private 5m x 10m pool which has a shallow end of 1.00m and a deep end of 2.20m. There is a terrace with sun beds and an outside shower beside the pool.
A car is essential to enjoy the surrounding area.
Description
The Olive Harvest - we collect our olives in early to mid November at the Cherry Tree Trullo, only on warm sunny days otherwise it is not a pleasure. We usually picnic (with our own wine, of course!). The olives are taken to the olive mill for pressing into our own delicious, extra virgin olive oil.
You are welcome to join us for the harvest.
Price from: £760.00
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Valle D'ItriaVilla Mimosa
Welcome to our holiday home! Newly renovated, Villa Mimosa is a trullo and lamia with a modern extension. It is situated in a private road, 6 km south of Martina Franca, in the peaceful, unspoilt countryside of the Valle d'Itria. Villa Mimosa has its own private pool (5x10m) and 3 acres of land including a vineyard, an olive grove, every variety of fruit and nut tree and a small pine wood. There is also a vegetable plot and herb garden.
Roman steps lead into the private 5m x 10m pool which has a shallow end of 1.00 m and a deep end of 2.20 m. There is a terrace with sunloungers and an outside shower beside the pool.
In front of the villa is a terrace which is partly shaded by a pergola and has a barbeque and patio furniture. Gardens filled with jasmine, roses, thyme and rosemary surround the terraces.
Located near Martina Franca, a car is essential.
Price from: £760.00
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Cisternino Trullo Lavinia
Trullo Lavinia is situated in a peaceful but not isolated location with lovely rural views, less than 5 minutes by car from the centre of Cisternino with its excellent restaurants, cafe bars and shops. The pretty whitewashed town is situated on a hilltop overlooking the magical Valle d Itria. The centro storico (historic centre) has lovely old buildings and winding alleyways. The larger towns of Martina Franca and Ostuni are close by - both great for shopping!
The property has been restored and equipped to a very high standard to ensure that you have a pleasant and relaxing holiday. It has 4500sq.m. of land with fruit and olive trees and a variety of aromatic plants. A pergola offers shade to the outdoor table and chairs for al fresco dining.
Puglia runs from the spur to the heel of the Italian boot. It is a land of rich red earth, ancient olive groves and unspoilt coastlines. The nearest beach is less than 15 minutes by car from the house. The area produces wonderful fruit, vegetables, olive oil, pasta and an excellent selection of high quality DOC wines, all readily available. Dining out is much cheaper than in the UK and there are plenty of opportunities to sample the local specialities.
Trulli (ancient dwellings with conical roofs) are found only in the Valle d Itria. The main concentration of them is in Alberobello, a UNESCO site, about 30 minutes away. 15 minutes beyond Alberobello is Castellana Grotte, the largest system of underground caves in Italy with the most beautiful crystalline formations.
Other interesting places to visit a little further afield include the octagonal Castel del Monte, built by Frederick II in the 11th Century and Matera, where homes and churches are carved from the rock. An hour away down the coastal motorway is Lecce, known as "the Florence of the South", for its Baroque architecture.
In the Trullo you will find plenty of information about these and more places of interest, together with local maps.
Getting There
Ryanair operate regular flights from Stansted to Bari or Brindisi Airports. From Spring to Autumn British Airways fly twice a week from Gatwick to Bari. From the north of England you can fly from Manchester to Gatwick / Gatwick to Bari with BA or Leeds/Bradford to Rome with Jet2 / Rome to Bari or Brindisi with a choice of Airlines.
A car is essential and all major hire companies operate from both airports. The journey to Cisternino takes about 40 minutes from Brindisi and 70 minutes from Bari. Both airports are small but very modern with quick and easy access to the main E55 coastal trunk road, which brings you most of the way to your destination.
Extra Information
Our Italian friend Giovanna, who speaks good English, is on hand to assist you if required. Upon arrival in Cisternino, she will meet you at an easily found, well-known hotel and take you to Trullo Lavinia, less than 5 minutes away. This includes late evening if dictated by the Ryanair arrival time.
Whilst we ask that you vacate the property by 11.00am on departure date, by arrangement with Giovanna, this time is flexible if there are no guests due to arrive on that day.
The price includes initial and final cleaning of the property and a change of linen once a week. Additional cleaning may be arranged with Giovanna and must be paid for at the time.
Price from: £620.00
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OstuniVilla Cervarolo, Puglia
The British interior designer owners have worked with one of Puglias top architects to restore and enlarge this stunning villa - part of which is a cluster of trulli.
Description
The villas interior is a blend of chic minimalism, simple bespoke design and subtle luxury. If your expectations are high and you are looking for somewhere special, this villa wont disappoint. It is set in 2.5 acres of secluded olive groves and faces west down a quiet valley. The non-chlorine pool which is partially beach shaped has been cleverly incorporated in to the beautifully landscaped garden close to the large outside sitting and eating area. Atmospheric lighting further adds to the beauty of the surroundings.
This villa is perfect for a discerning group of friends or family looking for a holiday in stylish luxury.
Price from: £2000.00
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Florence - FirenzeLa Capanna
La Capanna is part of a small farm complex consisting of farm house and renovated barn, the barn 'La Capanna' has a large double bedroom, open plan kitchen/livingroom with double and single sofa bed, modern bathroom, satelilite tv, outside eating place, garden, and use of old wood fired pizza oven. The farm has a large swimming pool (22mx8m) a rather ancient tennis court, functional however, barbeque, lots of land, olive grove, orchard and woods and spectacular veiws of Chianti hills and mountains, guests are welcome to use our farm produce, olive oil, vegetables fruit, poultry produce and local wine. The farm is within easy walking distance of trattorie, pizzerie and shops. There are many historical villages, churches and lovely countryside nearby. There are also 'Outlets' selling Gucci, Armani, Prada produce within easy driving distance. Florence, Arezzo and Siena can be easily reached by car or train, and for longer visits to Florence we can usualy provide accomadiation. It is a good idea to have car, but there is public transport, though not frequent, the station is a 15 minute drive away.
Price from: £350.00
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Florence - FirenzeLe Botti
The apartment is in a small farm complex and consists of three + two double bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, large hall/dining room and loggia for eating al fresco. The farm (minus cellar area used by owners) is available middle of June through september, for the rest of the year rooms with own kitchen and bathroom can be rented.The farm has a large swimming pool (22mx8m) open between 1st april and 31st october, a rather ancient tennis court, functional however, barbeque, lots of land, olive grove, orchard and woods and spectacular veiws of Chianti hills and mountains, guests are welcome to use our farm produce, olive oil, vegetables fruit, poultry produce and local wine. The farm is within easy walking distance of trattorie, pizzerie and shops. There are many historical villages, churches and lovely countryside nearby. There are also 'Outlets' selling Gucci, Armani, Prada produce within easy driving distance. Florence, Arezzo and Siena can be easily reached by car or train, and for longer visits to Florence we can usualy provide accomadiation. It is a good idea to have car, but there is public transport, though not frequent, the station is a 15 minute drive away. Florence airport is the nearest, Pisa however is more economical and can be reached easily by fast roads, also good train or coach service.
Price from: £1000.00
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LatinaVilla Suso
The villa is in a rural residential setting. A car is essential. It backs on to spectacular views of the mountains. Sezze town is just above the villa and is cobbled and full of typical Italian natives. This is untouched Italy, for enthusiasts. It is a three bedroom villa in the Lepini hills south of Rome.
All the bedrooms are double, one shared bathroon and one on suite. Newly fitted kitchen. Leather sofas in american style lounge./kitchen. Front and back covered vernandas enabling out of sun relaxing.
It has a private pool at the back.
The kitchen
The kitchen is newly fitted (06) and is open plan with central bar.There is a four ring cooker with built in oven. Other amenities include a microwave and fridge freezer,
dishwasher. Washing machine situated in the brick out house.
Outdoor Pool
The house has front and back patio for sunbathing. The pool is iluminated and is private. A panoramic view of the mountains can be seen from the back patio.The pool pump and light switch is located on the left hand wall above the washing machine in the brick out house. The switches need turning off at the end of each day.
Price from: £375.00
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Spoleto AreaThe area of Sangemini
Just a step away (5 minutes drive) from the medieval centre of San Gemini offering several supermarkets, butchers, grocery shoops (fantastic pizza and fresh bread), a pharmacy, 24hr Petrol Station, cafs and excellent restaurants. San Gemini is well located to visit the neighbouring villages including Todi, Spoleto, Assisi, Narni, Orvieto and Perugia which are renowned for their history of art. Archeological and natural sites are very close to Casale le Querce. In particular, ruins of the Roman village Carsule are located at about 15 minutes drive from Le Querce. The impressive Marmore falls (the highest fall in Europe) and Piediluco Lake, respectively 20 and 30 minutes drive from Casale le Querce, offer the opportunity to practice rafting, kayak, free climbing, sailing and fishing. For those that would like a break from driving, the trip to Rome (100 Km), Florence (160 Km) and many other destinations can be made easily by train from Narni and Terni which offers a fast and reliable service.
The Villa
Attractive villa (two floors/ 260 m2) with a private swimming pool (Intex Frame Ellipse 8 X 4) from the 10th of June, located in very peaceful environment offers to our guests all the comforts to spend a fully relaxing holiday. Completely restored and fully furnished in a comfortable and charming fashion in line with the country style, surrounded by a vast garden. The villa has a large space (150 m2) including a reading corner and a confortable living room with a fireplace, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (1 with a bath, 1 with a shower, 1 with only WC and sink), a kitchen, a balcony and a patio. The villa has direct access to huge garden. Accommodation is for 6+2 people (three double room and a sleeping corner in the living). Bed sheets, blankets and towels are provided. The house has been completely renovated (new electrical and heating system). Facilities including riding, golf, swimming, mountain biking, free climbing and tennis can also be found nearby (10 to 15 minutes).
Price from: £500.00
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