Charmingvilla in the Vineyards Near the Cinqueterre/Free Wifi

• Historic villa

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  Historic villa

  • Guest Betty
  • Date of stay 10/05/12
  • Review Submitted 11/24/12
  Dear Sarah, We have enjoyed getting to know this village and it's charming surroundings. The view from our dining table is extraordinary,especially in the mornings. Becoming acquainted with this historical villa has been quite intriguing. Thank you for the lovely flowers,wine and candy! We cannot thank you enough for the extensive notes that you left in the house book telling us about local attractions,best gelato,the stuffed mussels at Locanda Lorena,the train schedule,ferries,etc I do not think we would have found our way to San Terenzo&Lerici without your notes; we loved the sun filled day we spent there and would have missed it without your hints; I daresay these two villages are not highlighted in many guide books. We will treasure the memories we take away with us. We have taken loving care of this historic villa and so appreciate having been here.

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• Overall wonderful vacation spot

  Overall wonderful vacation spot

  • Guest Harriet
  • Date of stay 08/17/12
  • Review Submitted 09/11/12
  We stayed in this villa for a week. The owner was very helpful in answering questions prior to our arrival and, since she was out of town when we arrived, her assistant was equally helpful in making sure we easily found the property and were well acquainted with all necessary information. The owner had left a notebook with key information about the area, etc. that was most useful in finding what we needed in the area. The location was great for us to tour during the day and return in the evening for peaceful relaxation. We visited Pisa, spent a day in Luca, did the Cinque Terre and spent a day in Portovenere. After visiting the over crowded Cinque Terre and Portovenere, we were very pleased that we were staying at the more rural villa and not among the throngs of people at the beach. Also, as an avid cook, with great fresh ingredients available, we used the kitchen quite a bit once we returned in the evenings. The house has a patio outside the kitchen were we spent the majority of our time, including for meals. The views of the vineyards surrounding the house made experience exceptional. Everyone we met in the town were very friendly and helpful and the restaurant owners were extremely hospitable. We are hoping for the opportunity to return in the near future. The entire experience was a joy.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  Owner response: After all the planning I was so sorry not to meet you but I am happy that Alessia was a good substitute and that she was able to help you all out during your stay. Thank you for the wonderful review and it is evident that you were able to enjoy what Villa Chiara is all about.....relaxing with a good glass of wine after a long day out and enjoying the rolling hills and countryside! We hope that you decide to come back someday soon.

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• Family vacation

  Family vacation

  • Guest stepho
  • 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!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.

  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!

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• great villa

  great villa

  • Guest Annie
  • 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.

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, pet owners, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.

  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!

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• unforgetable

  unforgetable

  • Guest Diana
  • 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 young children, sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, adventure seekers.

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• Nice villa

  Nice villa

  • Guest Dmitry
  • 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: Families with young children, sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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May-Oct .. €2200/week plus final cleaning 150 euros
Nov-Apr .. €1600/week plus final cleaning 150 euros

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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