Gorgeous Stone Villa in Award Winning Area Near Riviera Cinque Terre — Property 8106

Gorgeous Stone Villa in Award Winning Area Near Riviera Cinque Terre

' We have returned from Italy, having had a moving and memorable trip, Le Moggie being the highlight. It is absolutely beautiful and serene. We were amazed and pleased by the spaciousness, the exquisite taste in the design both inside and outside, the lushness of the forest and farms and something else, hard to put into words, that reflects the beauty and balance that is Italy. ' Ron Veronda 2001,2002,2003, 2005, 2006, 2007. ( See our website for many more guest comments. ) REQUEST OUR WEBSITE ADDRESS. Our 16th century, stone villa is very privately situated in a national park on a mountainside overlooking chestnut forests and distant medieval villages. ' Le Moggie' is a rare place where you can find true tranquillity in an unspoiled region of northern Italy. Le Moggie has been completely restored and is furnished throughout with local antiques and original art . Some of the amenities the house offers are fireplace, baths with beautiful handmade tiles, gorgeous views.

Location Varese Ligure Varese Ligure < La Spezia < Liguria < Italy

Varese Ligure Varese Ligure < La Spezia < Liguria < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Varese Ligure

Availability for the villa in La Spezia, Liguria, Italy

Last updated on:

Thursday, 02 October 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Normal availability

April through October

Rental rates for the villa in La Spezia, Liguria, Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• SPECIAL OFFER 200 REDUCTION ON WEEKLY JUNE RATE OF 950 WK. Rates are from 750 euros to 950 euros per week. Each rental requires a 200 euro or $ 200 refundable security deposit. One time cleaning fee of 100 euros per rental. Daily rates available, 2 night minimum. 10% off three week or more long rentals. Two week minimum in August.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the villa in La Spezia, Liguria, Italy

Dining and food

Shopping. There are many speciality stores in Varese selling local cheeses, Parmigiano, porcini, local wines and pastries. Try the Torta della Nonna from the bakery on the main square in Varese. On Tuesdays there is a market with great fish and many other items. Albergo Amici has amazing local food and has been in the same family for hundreds of years. Albergo delle Poste also has excellent cuisine as does Trattoria Chichinetto on the Caruggio in Varese. Try the many other trattorias and pizzerias as well. Excellent pizza in Torza on the way back from the sea. On site guides and guest book list many dining recommendations

Activities

Hiking: This is the best ! try the Monte Verruga paths at Passo del Biscia. Hiking maps available at the Varese tourist office and at the Villa. . Colla di Valletti. You will see spectacular views to the left and right. Villa di Valletti. This largely abandoned medieval village just below Le Moggie is really worth the walk. Let people know that you are staying at le Moggie and they will be very hospitable. Swimming and Tennis at the complex just outside Varese Ligure. Riding.

Day trips

The Riviera and Sestri Levante. The Baia del Silencio is a must see gorgeous Riviera beach in Sestri. There are many great seafood restaurants there, especially the one right on the Baia, as well as many elegant shops. You should try the boats to Portofino and the Cinque terre. Try Focaccia al Formaggio, a local speciality. Lerici, the bay of La Spezia, Tellaro, and Porto Venere are definitely worth a visit. Genoa, is fascinating city with the world’s most extensive medieval city centre and many museums. Sarzana, Parma, Firenze, Pisa and other parts of Tuscany are nearby.