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Exclusive Country Villa on a sunny hill near to The Cinque Terre

Rental Overview
Smoking : Yes
 2 Bedroom(s) 2 Bathroom(s)   Sleeps 4

Weekly Rates from 1680 to 2250 EUR

Property Information
Exclusive villa made of stone with pool on the border between Liguria and Tuscany close to the Cinque Terre. Sleeps 4 people comfortably with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.

Villa Ortensia lies on the border between Liguria and Tuscany, on a beautiful hill surrounded by chestnut, olive and cherry trees.

The temperate microclimate, the sun’s rays illuminating its ancient stone walls from dawn to dusk, a view spanning from the Apuan Alps to the sea on clear days or simply the pleasant sensation of being in another world make Villa Ortensia a really unique place.

Originally an ancient rural farmhouse, the property has been completely restored and furnished by the owner, who has given it a special personal touch. A warm atmosphere created by antique furniture and paintings wraps the entire home.

ACCOMODATION

The house is on two floors.

On the ground-floor, the stone portal leads to the living area, with a pleasant country-style kitchen equipped with everything (dishwasher, fridge, american coffee maker), a 17th century style dining room, a living room with a fireplace and comfortable sofas in perfect harmony with the colours of the terracotta and Tuscan stone pavement, and a bathroom with shower.

A sandstone staircase leads up to the first floor, where a warm parquet gives access to a bright double room with two windows opening onto a wonderful panorama (the beds can be split on request), the master bedroom with a romantic canopy bed, and a charming bathroom with tub.

The décor is upscale and well maintained in every detail – in addition to satellite TV, a CD stereo, a telephone, a mobile phone and internet access at the clients’ disposal, you will find hi-fi diffusion in every room, flanders linen bedcovers and sheets, and embroidered bathrobes and towels.

Outside, a large, completely equipped (sun umbrella, table, chairs and sun loungers) patio surrounded by olive trees and a romantic little terrace with a Liberty-style table and chairs offer you complete relax.

Finally, the beautiful swimming pool (occasionally shared with the lovely owners) gives you the excellent opportunity of spending some hours in the sun surrounded by orchards and vegetable gardens.

At your arrival, Letizia will greet you with a warm welcome and a simple dinner lovingly prepared especially for you.
Letizia and her daughter, Francesca, live in eighteenth century villa about 100 meters from Villa Ortensia and are always happy to oblige with advice and assistance while also respecting your privacy.

From Villa Ortensia you can easily reache places of great tourist interest like Cinque Terre, the Golfo dei Poeti, Portovenere and Portofino, the Apuan Alps and white marble quarries in Carrara (20 minutes away by car) or the beaches of Versilia (30 minutes away) the medieval town of Sarzana (10 minutes), the North of Tuscany town of Pisa(40 minutes by car), Lucca (30 minutes), Firenze (1 hour).

The beautiful beaches along the coast can be reached in 15 minutes by car.

There are ferry companies that will take you to visit the beautiful Cinque Terre, Golfo dei Poeti, Portovenere and Portofino.
Boats depart daily from the harbour of Lerici, La Spezia and Marina di Carrara (15 km away).
 Additional Rate Information - Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Low season
7 Jan – 15 Mar
25 Oct - 20 Dec
€ 1.680

Mid season
15 Mar – 24 May
6 Sept – 25 Oct
€ 1.940

High season
24 May – 6 Sept
Easter, Christmas & New Year
€ 2.250



Payment Options
Visa, Master Card, PayPal

Check In
from 4 and 8 p.m.

Check Out
10:00 a.m.

Required Stay
one week minimum stay

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Property Amenities
 Furnishings/Luxuries
  • Balcony
  • Beach Towels
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Housekeeper
  • Linens Provided
  • Mountain View
  • Ocean View
  • Patio
  •  Appliances
  • Coffee Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Food Processor
  • Full Refrigerator
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Hair Dryer
  • Iron
  • Ironing Board
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Washer
  •  Electronics
  • Alarm Clock
  • CD Player
  • Fax Machine
  • Internet Access
  • Satellite TV
  • Stereo
  • Telephone
  •  Recreation/Activities
  • Fishing Nearby
  • Golf Nearby
  • Hiking Nearby
  • Honeymoon
  • Night Club/Disco nearby
  • Playground Onsite
  • Pool (Private)
  • Restaurant Nearby
  • Sailing
  • SCUBA Diving Nearby
  • Shopping
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Tennis Nearby
  • Wineries and Vineyards


  • Testimonials
    Thank you, Francesca and Letizia, for making our stay at La Casetta, Villa Ortensia, so welcoming, relaxing and enjoyable. From the moment we arrived to see those wonderful panoramas for the first time to the moment we left embracing Letizia and Kruge, we felt so much part of your wonderful family. Of course, the weather was superb, the food was delicious, the swimming pool was stunning, the countryside was breathtaking, but it was the extra personal touches that made the holiday for us. The basket of apricots, the invitation to dinner, watching together ‘gli azzurri’ beat Ukraine on TV, driving down the hill afterwards to celebrate the win with the ‘contadini’, the hushed conversations around the pool, the tour of Letizia’s art museum: these are the things that will stay in the memory and will draw us back to this wonderful place and its equally wonderful owners.
    Much love Peter and Louise


    Property Resources
    Reservation Information
    Francesca - Sea and Country Villas
     Day Phone: +393388496073
     Fax: +390187622569
     


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