Charming Country Villa in Toirano - Italian Riviera
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- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Villa Carla is part of a very large country house dating back to the 16th century. At one time it was an olive pressing farm surrounded by extensive olive groves and vineyards. A heavy wooden gate opens onto the terrace and the flowered garden with swimming pool. The house is very spacious (200 m2), comfortable and beautifully restored, ideal for a family or group of friends. On the ground floor is a large living room with fireplace, TV, kitchen and dining table. Each of the three bedrooms has a bathroom.
Villa Carla is situated in Toirano, an enchanting medieval village on the hills at 5 km from the Mediterranean sea and from Loano. This small village is completely surrounded by town walls, with gates, loggias and bridges. It is well known to all Italians, due to the 'Grotte' as in the calcareous mountainous area caves where discovered traces of human and animal life dating back to Neolithic times, 12,000 years ago. Very interesting are the hand and foot prints from Neanderthals. The 50 rooms open to the public are a must!
If you want to relax you can lie on a deck-chair near the swimming pool and drink a cup of tea or Italian coffee, but if you prefer the seaside from Toirano hills in a few minutes’ drive you arrive at the beaches of Loano, a lively town with beautiful restored pastel coloured facades, a long promenade with flower beds and palm trees, and lots of trendy shops . You can also alternate days by the sea with walks or biking on the hills.
Along the seaside numerous little towns and villages attract the guests as the beaches are never ending and sandy. You can’t miss Borghetto , once a small fishing harbour; Finale Ligure, a paradise for rock climbing, a must;San Remo, casino and flowers; Ventimiglia Hanbury’s gardens; Genua. Hop over the French border to Nice, St. Tropez, Cannes, Monte Carlo: a week is too short to savour the surroundings and if you are here in October-November visit Alba when white truffles are harvested!
Villa Carla is a all year round holiday place. Due to the climate there are lots of lemon and orange trees and flowers grow everywhere. Springtime starts in February with hills covered with blossoming yellow mimosa. Summers are mildly warm and there is a pleasant breeze. In winter Italian Riviera is blessed with a temperate, dry climate . Because of this it was “discovered” by the English one century ago and many people spend winters in this area to get away from the cold and freezing weather of the North. Even on Christmas day you can have your lunch outside.
What about food? Do not forget to savour the local genuine cuisine: 'trenette al pesto' , 'pansotti' herbs and ricotta, 'torta pasqualina' and 'violino di capra', a goat ham as soft as a violin. And also local wines make your stroll in town a tempting adventure.
Keywords: House
Property Type
- House
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Children Welcome
- Non Smoking Only
- Limited Accessibility
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms
- 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Beds for 6-7
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Double Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (1)
Bathrooms
- 3.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Bathroom 3
Kitchen & Dining
- Dining
- Freezer
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
Amenities
- Washing Machine
- Linens Provided
- Gas Fireplace
- Heating
- Towels Provided
- Parking
- Living Room seats 6
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
Entertainment
- Television
- DVD Player
Pool & Spa
- Private Pool
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
Activities
- Churches
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Rock Climbing
- Hiking
- Water Skiing
- Wind-Surfing
- Golf
- Surfing
- Cycling
- Snorkeling/Diving
- ATM/Bank
- Shopping
- Walking
- Sight Seeing
- Boating
- Horseback Riding
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Cinemas
- Groceries
- Fishing
Reviews
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Bella Villa
Bella Villa
- Guest Tim
- Date of stay 09/18/10
- Review Submitted 01/02/12
My wife and I had the good fortune to stay in Villa Carla for a month in Sept-Oct 2011. The villa is very large and comfortable yet true to its history. We had other friends joining us for 1-2 week stays and everyone was delighted with the villa and its location. Although the owners do not speak much English (nor we much Italian) they were delightful and a phrase book and a few hand gestures always got the desired results. Toirano is charming and offers everything one might need for a great holiday but a car is really recommended to explore and enjoy all this region has to offer. Plenty of parking is available. If driving in Italy does not appeal to you, the Villa can be reached by a 4km taxi ride from the train station in Loano. If you are looking for a large villa for family or a group of friends to explore the Italian Riviera and the wine country of the Piedmonte (45 minute drive north) do not hesitate to book this property.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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A perfect location for a wonderful Italian holiday
A perfect location for a wonderful Italian holiday
- Guest jpm
- Date of stay 07/30/11
- Review Submitted 08/16/11
We stayed at Villa Carla in Toirano for a week in August 2011, coming from Australia to meet friends from England! We flew into Nice Airport and drove the easy 2 hours to the village, which is easy to find and just a kilometre off the motorway (though there is no noise at all from the motorway). Toirano itself is so wonderful - the description is spot on - a really beautiful town, with very very friendly people, and everything you need - a few good restaurants, great bakery/patisseries, butchers, green grocers, post office, pharmacy, cash machine - all amongst the intact medieval village. The cave tour was fantastic and we also did lots of great wakling - the Terres des Alpes trail runs right through the village. The house itself is huge, very cool and the pool deep and lovely. The house is perfectly situated quietly on the edge of town, with great views of the mountain and church, but only 100m walk from its centre. I could recommend this house more highly, and its owner is just lovely to deal with. I would return in an instant.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children.
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Relaxing haven
Relaxing haven
- Guest Blair from Canada
- Date of stay 05/06/10
- Review Submitted 05/19/10
Villa Carla is a wonderful old olive oil mill. The house has a private entrance and courtyard, plus the pool, overlooking a stream. The house was immaculate and we had no issues at all. There is a little restaurant behind the house, as well as a tennis club with clay courts. The family-run restaurant has the usual great food and friendly service. We had a couple of meals there during our stay. This is a very good place from which to explore Liguria, Monte Carlo and the Riviera, as it is five minutes from the seacoast and very close to A10, which runs back into Genova and Cinque Terre and on to France. A few very good restaurants in Toirano's quaint town, which is a five minute walk from Villa Carla. The grottos at Toirano are worth the visit, as well. I highly recommend this property.Recommended for: Sightseeing.
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Rates
February 22nd - March 29th..........690,00/week March 30th - May 31st...............850,00/week June 1st - June 28th................1.100,00/week June 29th - August 23rd ...........1.570,00/week August 24th - September 20th .....950,00/week September 21st - October 4th .......850,00/week October 5th - October 25th..........690,00/week
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Photos
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Villa Carla
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One of the bedrooms
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Another bedroom
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Sit in front of the chimney
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The gate
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The swimming pool
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Loano promenade
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Toirano
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Sitting and dining room
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Kitchen
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Bathroom
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Entrance
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The swimming pool
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The beach of Loano
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Toirano
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Toirano
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