View from the mountain

Wild orchids

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Rental periods
April / May	£250
June - August	£350
September	£300
October	£250

Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds (euros depending on exchange rate). Special offer: If you arrange a total of 5 weeks booking for your friends, colleagues or relatives in one calendar year, we we will give you the 6th week free (outside school holidays).

Changeover day
Changeover day is Saturday, or other days by arrangement-we are flexible. Arrival is after 3pm and check out is before 10 30 am on day of departure.

Accommodation

Notes on accommodation
The accommodation is suitable for children but the surrounding grounds are natural and wild. Children will need to be supervised. Good mannered pets are welcome. The owners live on the estate, in a separate house. The area is alive with natural noises at night and you could hear crickets, the dawn chorus and the like. If you stay up late you will be rewarded by something you will never forget - fireflies in the forest and the Milky Way in the sky.

Amenities/Facilities provided

Accessibility
This property is not suitable for people with mobility problems.

Outside
Paved patio, barbecue, outdoor chairs and tables, and extensive land to roam around and explore. We don't have a swimming pool but there is a natural spring in the forest to help you cool down. There is a nearby river for the adventurous to swim or snorkel. Whilst with us, you could encounter some of the wildlife of rural Italy.

Coast/Beach
The beautiful seaside town of Albisola in the Italian Riviera is just 30 minutes away by car. There are extensive sandy beaches, including one that accepts dogs. A one-day train trip can take you to Monte Carlo, San Remo and Ventimiglia. Other resorts on the Riviera include Genova, Cinque Terre and Portofino. Many charming small towns along the coastline remain to be explored, either by car or by local bus. The area around Albisola is, on the whole, undiscovered by overseas tourists.

Golf
There are three 9 hole golf courses within a 25-45 minute radius (by car).

Special interest holidays
Wild boar hunting is available in the autumn. One week photography course every summer. Voluntary participation in the estate work, such as vineyard work, woodland management, wild orchid conservation, mushroom hunting and gardening.
Please bear in mind that the area is very sensitive to the rhythms of nature. Wild orchids appear in late spring and go by the summer. Different types of wild flowers come and go within weeks. The wild boar and the deer are nowhere to be seen during the hunting season in October (they are not fools!) although you can still see their footprints in the morning. There is always something interesting to see at any time of the year.

Travel
Genova airport is an easy 50 minutes drive from the property. You can also reach us from Nice by train, or from Turin or Milan by car or train. You can also come by train to Savona (from the UK!) and take the coach up to Mioglia. Car hire is recommended but not essential. We live on the estate and are more than willing to give you a lift if you are stuck.

Distances
The unspoilt village of Mioglia is just minutes away by car. The unique Beigua Regional park and the charming town of Sassello can be reached in 15 mins by car. Acqui Terme (spa) is within 40 mins drive. There is a daily coach service to villages and towns in the area, with connections to Albisola or Savona. It is also possible to hire a bike and cycle to nearby villages, restaurants or places of interest.

Further details
The restaurant Oddera is just 2-3 mins drive from us. Although unassuming and rustic, it is rather famous, and the food is believed to be one of the best in Liguria. Another restaurant in the village, Da Pippo, is also well known and many people travel for miles to come and eat. Excellent pizzas.

There are several other restaurants, tavernas and trattorias within a short drive from the property. Mioglia also has a cafeteria, a post office, a newsagent, 2 grocery shops, a mini-market, a baker and a butcher. There are several farmer's and antique markets within easy reach, mainly on weekends.

Your stay may be lucky enough to coincide with a local 'sagra' - a village fair. These take place three or four times in the spring and summer. If you want to try your skills in vine planting, grape harvesting, photography, painting or sketching, scrambling and climbing, or wildlife watching, we can arrange these within our own private grounds, although we are not responsible for any discomfort or injury, which is directly related to the natural environment.

Booking notes
Please telephone the owner to book your stay. There is a refundable deposit of 200 euros payable in cash on arrival, refunded on departure if the property is in the same condition as when you arrived. Full payment is due on booking, by cheque sent directly to the owner's UK address. If you cancel earlier than 2 months from the date of your proposed arrival, a refund of 50% will be made. If you cancel after this date, there will be no refund (unless we manage to fill in your slot).

Guest comments
'It was a fantastic holiday that I will never forget. My boyfriend proposed to me after a romantic treasure hunt through the forest, and I accepted' - R Willis, Leeds UK.

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