Location: Val di Vara, Cinque Terre Area, Liguria, Italy, Europe (La Spezia 10 Kms, Pisa 60 Kms, Genova 60 Kms)
Accommodations: Villa, 5 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 2 Baths (Sleeps 10)
Keywords: Villa
Villa Chiara is a comfortable family summer home located just above the village of Ricco' del Golfo in Liguria. The villa is on a 15 acre estate of vineyards and forests, within easy walking distance to the village where there are local shops and restaurants. The village is a 15 minute drive from La Spezia and about a 30 minute drive into the Cinque Terre towns.
The Autostrada is a 10 minute drive from the villa, which makes it a convenient base for visiting towns like Pisa, Lucca, Florence and Portofino. Set up on the top of a hill the villa also offers wonderful views of the surrounding hillside and the village below.
Villa Chiara dates to the early 1900's, and the there are many antique furnishings, paintings, and memorabilia. It has the authentic feel of an Italian country farmhouse yet it is just behind the hills and sea of the CinqueTerre. For expert hikers, some of the famous hiking trails of the CinqueTerre park start about a mile away from the villa and reach what is know as the High Path that leads down to the village of Vernazza. Otherwise, the CinqueTerre may be reached by car or by train from La Spezia.
On the villa's first floor is a comfortable living room with original ceiling frescoes from the early 1900's and a large fireplace. Adjacent is a generous dining room that is connected to the kitchen, newly remodeled in 2005, with a gas oven, dishwasher, washing machine, refrigerator/freezer, microwave oven and American coffee maker. From the kitchen window is a lovely view of the garden and vineyards. Exiting the kitchen door is a lovely furnished patio area in the garden for al fresco dining.
All of the bedrooms are located on the second floor. They have all been tastefully and comfortably furnished. The master bedroom has a nice balcony with a view over the vineyards and the local village below. Three of the bedrooms have double beds and two of the bedrooms have twins. The two bathrooms are also located upstairs. One has a shower and the second has a tub with a handheld shower.
Guests who come in September can participate in the grape harvest on the property. Villa Chiara is well located for touring Liguria and enjoying the Italian countryside. The owner is American so she can help you lots of local information. Upon request baby equipment can be arranged such as stroller, portable bed, car seat, etc. Cook and maid are also available. The villa also has wireless internet and has been well equipped for a comfortable stay in this beautiful area of Liguria.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Covered Parking
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Furnished
- Gazebo
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Hiking
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Vineyard Tours
Rate Details (In Euros)
May-Oct .. €2200/week plus final cleaning 120 euros
Nov-Apr .. €1600/week plus final cleaning 120 euros
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1900
My name is Sarah Ferrari and I have been living in Italy for 18 years. I met Franco, my husband in Portofino over 15 years ago. That is what brought me to the beautiful area of La Spezia which offers so many alternatives for an outdoorsy like myself. This property belonged to my husband's grandfather and was their summer estate. For over 12 years now I have had the opportunity to share the villa with many guests who have truly enjoyed the authentic atmosphere, the peaceful setting amongst the vineyards and the vicinity to so many places of interest.
The Unique Benefits of this Villa
From the villa you will enjoy wonderful views of the surrounding hillside and the village below. A unique characteristic of Villa Chiara is that guests can actually walk down the little road that leads down to the village and do their daily shopping at the local bread store, vegetable store etc and enjoy a coffee down at the local bar. For avid hikers there is even a trail that leads over the hills and into the CinqueTerre town of Vernazza. We have been promised that in the near future there will even be a funicular shorten the distance between Ricco' del Golfo and the CinqueTerre. In Italy though.....time runs very slowly!!! Let's keep our fingers crossed!!
Property Photos
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- Villa Chiara Living room w/fireplace
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- Villa Chiara facade
Traveler Reviews (4)
Family vacation
Guest: stepho
(Switzerland)
Date of Stay: 07/23/11
Review Submitted: 11/07/11
Villa Chiara was the perfect place for our family vacation. As a group of 6 adults and 7 children, including 2 babies, we found all the place we needed both inside the villa and out in the garden. We really enjoyed the elegant yet cosy charm of the house, which we also found very comfortable. It is a perfect place just to relax and to contemplate the beautiful nature around it. However, it is also very conveniently located near the pleasant city of La Spezia and nice beaches. The owner of Villa Chiara was very welcoming, and the wine produced on its land very tasty! We will definitely come back soon!
Owner response:It was such a pleasure to have your family at Villa Chiara and I am so happy that you all enjoyed your stay. Thank you for the wonderful review and hope to have you all back soon in this beautiful area of Italy!
Recommended for:Girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
great villa
Guest: Annie
(New Orleans)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11
Review Submitted: 09/19/11
We have just returned from a week long stay at this property. It is very comfortable-- large rooms, nice clean bathrooms and kitchen with a great terrace to enjoy your wine and book, and centrally located in a quiet village with easy access to the Cinque Terre and the La Spezia train station. We enjoyed shopping at the village grocery and local fruit shop and drank white wine made with grapes grown at the villa. We especially enjoyed meeting and speaking with the villa owners and hearing about the history of the villaand surrounding areas. We toured in different directions every day but always looked forward to returning to "our" villa. We took the train to Florence one day, drove to Pisa one day, and if we had any questions, Sarah was always available by phone. The view of the village and the church bells were enjoyed by all. We enjoyed every minute at this charming property.
Owner response:It was such a pleasure to have you all at the villa and I am so happy that you were able to fully take in the villa's easy country lifestyle. A good book on the back porch enjoying the views with a glass of wine in your hand!! Next time I hope you all can make it for grape harvesting! This year was amazing. Thank you very much for the great review!
Recommended for:Pet owners, girls getaway, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
unforgetable
Guest: Diana
(Franklin, TN UAS)
Date of Stay: 07/12/08
Review Submitted: 01/05/11
My husband, 2 boys, parents and grandmother all stayed here for 2 weeks for an unforgetable family vacation! The villa provided us with a true taste of the Italian life-- going to the market each morning for fresh bread and produce, a truck that would come to the end of the long driveway with cheeses, meat and pastas.And of course the villa owner gave us wine from property!! This is the perfect spot for relearning how to stop and smell the roses. As the villa is quite serene there plenty of activies near by. We were able to go on day trips to Florence, Cinque Terre, Portovenere and Pisa. The owner even gave us a ride to the train station and helped us make arrangements for a few days in Rome. As we are trying to plan another trip, my mind keeps drifting back to unwinding on the back patio overlooking gardens and vineyards with a great book and a glass of wine!! I could go on and on about how lovely this property is, how it's perfectly located, that the owner was beyond helpful, and THE FOOD.....but then it may not be available for next trip!!!! Honestly breathtaking and life long memory making. ENJOY!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Nice villa
Guest: Dmitry
(Russia)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10
Review Submitted: 08/31/10
We had a great time on this villa. Excellent as a base to discover sites of Liguria and cities around (Piza, Florence). Villa is located in a quite village and is a great place to relax. Looking forward to come back again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing.
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