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Pigna Village
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Charming 500 year old townhouse on four levels. The house 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 three 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 house has rare vehicle access close to the front door for unloading and there is parking 100 metres away.
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Double Bedroom
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Rental periods |
Price per week
(up to 4 persons) |
| January - May 2008 |
£275 |
| June - September 2008 |
£325 |
| October - December 2008 |
£275 |
| Easter/Christmas/New Year 2008 |
£325 |
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 UK Pounds. Additional charge of 40-50 euros (depending on size of party) for cleaning, towels and bedlinen. Short stays of a minimum of 3 nights - £45 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.
In most cases the house must be vacated by 10am and arrival time is 4pm
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with double bed.
Bedroom 2 with bunk-beds and third pull-out bed.
Living-room with double sofa-bed. |
| Bathrooms: |
Bathroom with shower, basin, wc and bidet. |
| Kitchen: |
Cooker, fridge-freezer, washing-machine, toaster, kettle, iron, ironing board, hairdryer and all cooking utensils. |
| Living Rooms: |
Fully furnished living room with TV, 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 house 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. 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.
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
washing machine |
| iron/ironing board |
tv |
central heating |
cot |
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 becauseof the stairs and windows.
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.
Skiing
One and a half hours from ski resort of Limone.
Special interest holidays
We have just arranged our first wedding which was a huge success. For anyone wishing to get married in Italy we can arrange the venue, photographer, restaurant, flowers, cake and any other requirements. We can also offer advice about the necessary paperwork.
Travel
Nearest airport Nice - 45 mins by car. Genoa - 90 mins. 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.
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. There are numerous mountain villages to explore, all with beautiful churches.
Further details
Pigna has a bank, two pizzeria, a Trattoria which sells traditional home-cooked Italian food and a four star spa hotel with a restaurant, swimming pool and beauty treatments. We can arrange for someone who works there to come to the house to give a massage at a discounted price. 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.
Because of its close proximity to Monaco the house would provide a cheaper alternative for those visiting the Grand Prix rather than paying the prices charged there.
Booking notes
20% deposit with full balance payable eight weeks before rental period. If anyone is interested in buying property in this area we have a one bedroom apartment for sale - ideal holiday home.
Guest comments
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
We would like to say a big thank you for letting us stay in your house. We fell in love with the house, the area and the people. The house was spotlessly clean and well equipped. We would definately like to go back as a week just wasn't long enough! Karen and Andy English, Sept 07
Thank you for the use of your lovely house in Pigna. We really enjoyed it and everyone was very helpful and friendly. We liked the area and visited San Remo, Monte Carlo (beautiful swimming pool in the yacht basin) Great holiday, Jan and Jim, July 2007
House swap
House Swap would be considered.
For booking and further information
Gillian and Tony McNally
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1914 213162
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7713 886962
Email: Click here
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