Characteristic Village House
Stunning Location, 20 minutes from Riviera
Sleeps 5/7. (2 Bedrooms)
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Charming 500 year old townhouse on 4 levels. The property is south facing and gets the sun all year round, yet in the summer the thick walls keep it lovely and cool after a day in the sun. On the ground floor is the kitchen/dining-room with beautiful vaulted ceiling. A bedroom with 3 beds and a bathroom with shower is on the second floor. On the third floor is the master bedroom with stunning views. On the top floor is the bright, sunny living room where the views get even better! One can gaze out at night and see the village of Castelvittorio seemingly suspended in the air. The living room has a large comfortable sofa which turns into a double bed. It has a cathedral ceiling and 2 lovely big windows. The house is very quaint but has all the mod cons for your comfort. The property has rare vehicle access close to the front door for unloading and there is parking 100m away. We have central heating making the house lovely and cosy for those winter nights.
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| Rental periods | Price per week (up to 4 persons) |
| January - May 2010 | £350 |
| June - September 2010 | £375 |
Notes on prices
The prices quoted are for up to 4 persons. Any additional person will be charged an extra £25 per week.
Prices are for the property per week in sterling. Additional minimum charge of 50 Euro for cleaning, towels and bedlinen. Short stays of a minimum of 3 nights - £60 per night. October - May: Discounts for longer lets. Book 3 weeks and get the third half price. Book 4 weeks and get the 4th free.
Changeover day
Flexible although during July and August we prefer Saturday. In most cases the house must be vacated by 10am and arrival time is 4pm.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with bunk-beds and third pull-out bed. Living-room with double sofa-bed. Travel cot. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom with shower, basin, wc and bidet. Towels provided. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, fridge-freezer, washing-machine, toaster, kettle, iron, ironing board, hairdryer and all cooking utensils. |
| Living Rooms: | Fully furnished living room with TV (We now have freeview channels), DVD player, comfortable sofa-bed (double). There is a choice of books and DVDs which guests are welcome to use. |
| Other: | There are brand new bunk-beds in the small bedroom with a third bed which pulls out from underneath. All have lovely comfortable mattresses making the beds suitable for adults as well as children. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Additional fee payable locally for cleaning. Linen and towels included. We respectfully ask that the property be left tidy and all rubbish be removed from the property. |
Notes on accommodation
The house has central-heating. Small children would have to be supervised carefully because of the stairs and windows. We have an English-speaking representative who would meet you with the keys and offer any advice needed. Everyone comments on how helpful she is and how she goes out of her way to make guests' stay as enjoyable as possible. A welcome pack of tea, coffee, a bottle of wine, bread, jam, biscuits and toilet rolls is provided on arrival. Sorry, no smoking or pets allowed.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- satellite tv,
- tv,
- central heating,
- air conditioning,
- cot,
- high chair
Accessibility
Because the house is on four levels it may not be suitable for those with mobility problems and small children would have to be very carefully supervised because of the stairs and windows.
Outside
Two small balconies on the top floor.
Coast/Beach
20 minutes by car to beautiful beaches of Italian Riviera such as Bordighera and Ventimiglia. A further 20 minutes to the French Riviera and the elegant seaside town of Menton and then onto Monaco and Nice. There are fantastic beaches in the other direction such as San Remo and Diano Marina.
Golf
There is a Golf Course in San Remo approximately 40 mins away.
Skiing
One and a half hours from ski resort of Limone.
Special interest holidays
We have just arranged our second wedding which was a huge success. For anyone wishing to get married in Italy we can arrange the venue, music, photographer, restaurant, flowers, cake, translator and any other requirements. We can also offer advice about the necessary paperwork. We can offer guided walks with an experienced guide for a small charge per person. An experienced masseuse from the Grand Hotel can come to the house for a discounted price. Our friend, a Canadian artist, resident in Pigna, offers art courses for all abilities with the emphasis on having fun. If you would like a change from eating out at the many restaurants but don't want to do the cooking yourselves an experienced chef can specially prepare a meal for you. Please enquire for more details of the above services.
Travel
Nearest airport Nice - 45 mins by car, Genoa - 90 mins, Cuneo (Alps) 2 hours. Car hire is recommended for convenience and to get the best out of the area although is not absolutely essential as there are good transport links to Pigna. Airport transfers can be arranged. Approximately 12 and a half hours from Calais. Easy drive through France. Beat the Credit Crunch and drive!
Distances
40 minutes driving from Monaco and Monte Carlo where there is much to see including the Palace, museums and Casino and in the other direction San Remo for those who like to shop. 90 minutes from Ski resort of Limone. We are only 25 minutes from France and 20 minutes from Ventimiglia where the famous international market is held every Friday. You can explore the artists village of Bussanna Vecchia which was hit by an earthquake and abandoned many years ago. It has now been restored.
Further details
Pigna has a bank, two pizzeria, a Trattoria which sells traditional home-cooked Italian food, a Michelin star restaurant (the latter two are both mentioned in the Guardian article by Joshua Stein) and a four star spa hotel with a restaurant, swimming pool and beauty treatments. There are many more restaurants in the vicinity. It has 3 grocery shops and a chemist. There are beautiful natural swimming holes dotted around the village if you want a change from the beach. A nearby campsite has a swimming pool which can be used for a small fee - they even allow you to take your own food and drink. In the Summer the village is host to numerous dances and cultural events. The village is very child-friendly with a playground, football pitch and a tennis court. For the more active guests there are lots of designated walks around Pigna. The house is less than a minutes walk to the Piazza where in the Summer months everyone sits and enjoys a drink and watches the world go by! Italians from cities such as Milan and Venice come to Pigna to escape from the hustle and bustle and relax and enjoy the simple life. Pigna has a wealth of art, monuments and history. The church of San Michelle, which dominates the village, is home to the famous 'Polyptych' painted by Giovanni Canevesio in 1500 whilst in the chapel of St Bernado you can admire the frescoes depicting 'The Last Judgement', also by Canavesio. The house is a good base from which to visit the Grand Prix in Monaco.
Booking notes
20% deposit with full balance payable eight weeks before rental period. If anyone is interested in buying property in this area we know of several properties direct from the owners with no agency fees to pay.
Guest comments
We had a wonderful stay in your lovely home. Everyone is so friendly. We love it so much we are buying a house here ourselves! Ian And Susan, Jan 08.
Everything was wonderful, it was exactly what we wanted (old Italy) we fell in love with Pigna and the surrounding area and the generosity of the people was very good. We loved the house- beautiful! and the wedding was more then we could have dreamt, everything from the restaurant, photographer, flowers etc.. Liam and Barbara, Feb 2008
As if the views and vistas weren't enough, the kindness of the locals, the food and the wine made this holiday 'all it could be'. Justin & Anne Marie, Canada, May 08.
We have so enjoyed our visit here, the villages are full of history and were fascinating to visit - we will be back to explore again. Terina & Mike, Kenya June 08.
We have absolutely loved it here. We have found so much to do, it was impossible to do everything in the two weeks. See you next year! The Prudhoes, Sept 08
House swap
House Swap would be considered.
Owner profile
About the owner
My Husband and I and our three teenage children live in the North-East of England where we both work in education. My husband is also a musician and I use to be a professional dancer many moons ago! We have an incredibly busy life as most people do these days and long for our holidays in Italy when we can totally unwind.
Year purchased: 2006
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I always say the house chose us as I came across it whilst looking on the internet for a holiday in France! We loved Italy but had only ever been to Lake Garda and Rome. I couldn't get the house out of my head and was very pleasantly surprised when my husband didn't think I was completely crazy when I told him about it.
Considering it was a completely impulsive decision we have never regretted it. Although we had never heard of Liguria we have completely taken it to our hearts and have made many friends. The location is fantastic and the scenery beautiful. We are in a mountain location but have the best of both worlds as the beaches of both the French and Italian Riviera's are so close. You can practise both your French and Italian!
Unique benefits of the property
In the summer when the beaches are busy we don't even have to leave Pigna. There are beautiful swimming lakes which are very refreshing and they are extremely relaxing to spend a day by. However in the winter when swimming is not possible we are so close to lots of interesting places that it is perfect for an all year round holiday. We still have so much left to see. It can be a totally relaxing holiday or an active holiday as there are great walks and tennis courts. Our guests quite often feel as though as they have been on holiday with friends or family as my friend who looks after the property takes them under her wing. If they want to be left alone that is fine too.
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT1056
Gillian and Tony McNally
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)191 421 3162
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7903 913 590
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