Inn at Villa Valentina - Cinque Terre, Italy (Boutique Hotel)

Dear Guest, Thank you for choosing to stay at Villa Valentina - . Having a special place to stay during your travels, especially when far from home, can add so much to your vacation experience. For this reason, when you arrive at Villa Valentina, our desire and goal is for you to feel immediately at home. From our comfy furnishings to the smallest of details, you’ll be able to begin your vacation visiting the Cinque Terre feeling relaxed, comfortable, and well-rested. Ours is a beautiful and special region of Italy. We’re fortunate to live here and we love sharing it with others. You have our personal commitment and promise that we’ll do everything we can to make sure that your stay with us is a most enjoyable and memorable one. We look forward to meeting and welcoming you to our beautiful part of the world. Upon arrival, we’ll be there to meet you whether arriving by train or car — you can look forward to a welcome aperitivo, a freshly prepared snack with a bottle of prosecco (Italian champagne), enjoyed on one of the outdoor terraces (apartments) or under the willow tree for our guests at the inn. While you unwind, we'll get you familiarized with your 'home away from home', the area, and things to see and do. Warmest regards, Paula, Angelo, Alena & Valentina (and Teddy) ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Villa Valentina Villa Valentina is located in the beautiful seaside village of Levanto, the perfect base from which to explore the Cinque Terre, as well as other villages along the stunning Ligurian coast. Situated between Monterosso al Mare (Cinque Terre) and Bonassola, Levanto offers its visitors a vast array of things to see and do. You’ll have several good restaurants to choose from and a lovely town center for walking and shopping. The large sandy beach with its protected bay is one of the most beautiful on the coast. Inn at Villa Valentina is a newly-constructed boutique hotel with all new furnishings and amenities of the highest quality. Our beautifully decorated guest rooms ensure you a great night's rest with our signature beds, luxury linens & down pillows. Each spacious guest room is ensuite with rain showers and deep bathtubs (in selected rooms). A freshly prepared breakfast is served each morning al fresco under the willow tree using the fresh eggs from our onsite chickens and the freshest organic local produce --the perfect way to begin your day exploring the Cinque Terre. Allow yourself to be pampered, but most importantly, let us take care of you to allow yourself more time to get out and explore Levanto, the Cinque Terre, and the gorgeous Italian Riviera.All of our accommodations are light, airy, and decorated tastefully with quality always in mind. We are located just a few minutes from the train station, beach, and downtown area. There is a forested mountain in the back and a creek fed by mountain springs flows past the property. It's lovely to sit outside and listen to the birds singing and to hear the wind in the trees. Our garden is a communal area, and we think you will enjoy this aspect of your stay. Under the wisteria-shaded gazebo, there is an outdoor eating area with table, chairs, a Weber gas barbecue and wood burning pizza oven for our guests’ use. If you’re staying in one of our apartments you’re welcome to collect fresh eggs from our on-site chicken coop, organic tomatoes when in season, and bread or focaccia delivered fresh each morning. Guests at the inn will enjoy a freshly prepared breakfast using in-season ingredients each morning on the terrace under the willow tree. Getting around: Should you arrive by car we have ample parking as well as a VIP guest parking pass which allows you to park in Levanto as a resident, mostly for free — you can leave your car at the train station all day (free of charge) while exploring the area. We provide bicycles for your use during your stay — Levanto is, for the most part, flat terrain which makes it great for riding a bici (bicycle). It’s a fun way to do your shopping or to explore the area — like the locals do. Parking is a challenge in the Cinque Terre. For this reason, we would recommend exploring the area by train or ferry boat rather than a car. It’s easy, convenient, and will save you a lot of stress. Cinque Terre (Monterosso al Mare) by train takes only 4 minutes. The ferry boat from Levanto goes to Monterosso, Vernazza, Manarola, Riomaggiore, and Portovenere. Train Station: A 10-minute walk from VV or a few minutes by car or bicycle. With the parking pass we provide, you can park all day for free. A complimentary shuttle service is provided between 8-noon Beach: 5 minutes by car, 15 minutes by bicycle, 20 minutes on foot. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Inn at Villa Valentina has 7 rooms available at our boutique hotel. Rooms are spacious, ensuite, with complimentary mini-bars, freshly-prepared breakfast, and kettles in the room for making coffee and tea. Two of the rooms have bathtubs, the rest have American-style spacious showers, and each room has its own outdoor area with tables and chairs. Two of the rooms can be combined via a privacy door to create a family suite. Every room and apartment has air conditioning and heating, not to mention the most comfortable beds and linens you’ll find in Italy! Additionally, on the same property as the boutique hotel, we have 3 apartments for rent; one 2 Br/1 Bath (queen and double beds) and two 1 Br/1 Bath (queen beds). The latter two (Rosa & Magnolia) can be combined via a privacy door to make a larger, 3 BR/2 Bath apartment for families or for those traveling together. Apartments are self-catering, breakfast not included. The kitchens are fully stocked with high-quality utensils and all basic pantry items, including coffee/tea, are provided. You’ll find your pantry stocked with everything you need for your first breakfast, including the freshest eggs from our chickens, so you can arrive and not worry about shopping your first day. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Additional amenities: * VIP guest discount 20% on Angelo’s Boat Tours (minimum 3-night stay) * Pick-up & drop-off service at train station upon arrival/departure * Welcome aperitivo with a freshly-made snack and wine * Orientation - an 90+ page House Book (PDF file) * On-site staff/reception * Flat-screen satellite TV with SKY (English channels) * Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi throughout the property * Music sound-dock (w/adapter to plug in your device of choice) * Dishwasher and washing machine (apartments) * Top-of-the-line bicycles available on-site * A complimentary parking pass is available, which allows you to park as a resident in the area of Levanto — mostly for free * A mobile phone is available for your use during your stay — local calls are free (upon request) Apartment rentals include utilities, high quality linens, tax, and final cleaning Daily cleaning included for rooms at the inn