Holiday Home/Apartment - 5 persons - Via Borea - 19031 - Montemarcello

This stone house is fully immersed in 12 hectares private woods, overlooking the Gulf of Poets in front of Portovenere and Isle of Palmaria. Located inside the Montemarcello-Magra Regional Park where unspoiled nature offers a peaceful retreat away from the crowds and original suggestions. On the border between Liguria and Tuscany the area offers the opportunity to discover the coast, its charming towns, quaint hamlets (hamlet of Montemarcello is 3 min.drive), food and wine specialities, festivals, excursions, sea and river fishing (on the Magra river), archaeological sites (the Roman Lunae) and art cities such as Florence, Pisa, Lucca (about 1 hour by car).You can enjoy the sea, 15 minutes away, choosing between rocks, pebbles or sand beaches (Forte dei Marmi is 20 '). An array of beaches and hidden bathing spots are scattered along the coast to Lerici. The area is also a crossroads of numerous trails for every level of trekking and mountain bike so you can enjoy hiking in the wild woods and along scenic trails overlooking the gulf. This is a restored stone house on two floors, providing around 60m² of living space. The upper floor, where the main entrance is, has a living room with a dining table for six people, as well as a sofa bed for one person. The open kitchen is fully equipped with all the essentials (stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher). There is also a bathroom with toilet and basin. Stairs lead downstairs to the lower floor where there is one bathroom with shower, toilet and bidet; and two bedrooms. One spacious double bed room and one with bunk bed. Both rooms have also direct access to the outdoor. Internet access is available at the WIFI point at the reception, about 200/300 m from the accommodation. Outside there is an open grass space on the side of the house with garden furniture and a barbecue at your disposal. The house is surrounded by trees and faces the vegetable garden of the property. The space around the house is fenced but you are free to walk all around outside in the woods. Outside the two bedrooms there are some medieval features and walls. About 400 m from the house there is a communal use swimming pool, located on a little plain overlooking the Gulf of Poets. Opening time 9.30-13.30 and 15-18(June-September). For safety reason only 5 people at the time are allowed to swim in the pool. There's also a solarium area for sunbathing and relaxing which can accommodate 8-10 people. Note: Children are allowed only with adults and they are under their supervision. No lifeguard on duty. Guests are kindly asked to follow the pool regulations submitted at their arrival. Please note that Bruxinha Stone Cottage can be reached only on foot along a gently sloping path in the woods about 5 minutes from the car park located inside the property.Coming from the main road you will drive a gravel road for about 200 m until you reach the main gate. Here we will be waiting for you to park inside and walk you to the stone house through the woods. Don't worry we will take care of your luggage.Please note also that at night in the woods there are no lamp posts. We suggest you to bring a torch with you. - There are several marked hiking trails across Montemarcello-Magra Park (AVG:Alta Via del Golfo). From your house you can walk to the beautiful hamlet of Montemarcello (20 min), to the charming sea towns of Tellaro (45 min) and Lerici (90 min) along a scenic trail overlooking the gulf.- The sea is only 15 minutes away by car with the possibility to choose between rocky, pebble or sandy beaches (Forte dei Marmi is 20 minutes away)- By car you can easily reach the hamlet of Montemarcello (4 min), Ameglia (14 min), Tellaro (19 min), Lerici (20 min) and Sarzana (23 min). Cinque Terre is 30’ by train from La Spezia.- About an hour drive away you can also reach the Cinque Terre and beautiful art towns in Tuscany, such as Florence, Pisa, Lucca.For your supplies there are several supermarkets less than half an hour drive from us but in Montemarcello you there's a small grocery shop for the last minute need.