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Colletta di Castelbianco |
Colletta di Castelbianco , Liguria, Italy |
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Apartments in the medieval borgo of Colletta di Castelbianco, a unique village restored by well-known Italian architect Giancarlo de Carlo, with spectacular views across the Pennavaire Valley. Situated in a stunning rural location yet only 15 minutes drive from the lovely beaches and towns of the Italian Riviera. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| Apartment |
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Property Setting:
| Mountainous / Romantic / Rural / Village setting |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity |
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Bedrooms:
| 2 |
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Guests:
| 6 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Colletta is a beautifully restored medieval village offering luxury accommodation in 25 apartments ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms. It is surrounded by terraces of olive and cherry trees, set in spectacular countryside offering excellent hiking opportunities with a variety of self-guided walks just steps from your front door. There is a shared swimming pool set into the hillside with tremendous views and a bar/osteria serving delicious home-cooked meals. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Colletta is set in a rural landscape and is one of 4 villages comprising the comune of Castelbianco. It is surrounded by spectacular hills with a network of ancient mule tracks linking all the villages. During your walks you will come across many of the local flora: thyme, rosemary, mushrooms, chestnuts, cherries and figs as well as wild berries, grapes and more. If you are lucky you may also catch a glimpse of a wild boar or perhaps of the eagles who nest in the nearby mountain-tops.
A 15 minute drive from Colletta will take you to the Roman town of Albenga with its fascinating walled historical centre. The sandy beaches of the Italian Riviera such as Alassio, Laigueglia and Finale Ligure are all a short drive away and they too have fascinating old towns well worth exploring.
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| The village is situated in the Western Ligurian hinterland, in the province of Savona, in the district of Castelbianco, 15 kilometres from Albenga. It is accessible by:
AIR - Genoa and Nice are the nearest airports
RAIL - Albenga is the nearest train station
CAR - Albenga exit on the Genova-Ventimiglia motorway. Follow the signs towards Garessio, passing Cisano sul Neva. Go past Cisano and at Martinetto turn left at the petrol station in the direction of Castelbianco-Nasino. Drive for 7km until you see Ristorante Scola on your right. Turn immediately right and follow the hill up. In about 300m you will see the small church of Santa Lucia on your left, and the car park will be up on your right. |
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Nearest airports:
| Genoa or Nice 85km, 100km |
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Nearest train station:
| Albenga 15km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Genoa |
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Nearest bus stop:
| Colletta |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| In village, plus 2 others within walking distance |
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Nearest beach:
| Albenga, Alassio, Finale Ligure |
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Nearest shop:
| Martinetto - General store (6km) |
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Nearest market:
| Albenga (Wednesdays) |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Alexandra Almosnino |
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Contact Phone No. |
+390182778380 / +39 340 124 5587 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Art & Craft / Beach within 20km / Birdwatching / Climbing / Cycling / Golf within 20km / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Dishwasher / DVD player / Highchair / Internet Access / Linen provided / Satellite TV / Sauna or Steam Room / Telephone / Television
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Interior Details |
Each one of our apartments is unique, finished to the highest standard, all with the majority of the facilities listed above. They range from self-contained studios to 3 bedroom apartments with garden or terraces, and all are cabled for high speed broadband internet. Rental includes bed linen and towels, plus final cleaning and on-site assistance. Welcome hampers of local products are available on application.
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Exterior Facilities |
Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
Colletta is an ideal spot for a relaxing family holiday and children love to explore the winding streets and hidden passageways, in a car-free environment. It is also a perfect get-away for a romantic holiday for two. There is a 20m outdoor swimming pool with grassed sun terraces supplied with deck chairs/sun loungers where you can soak up the sun and the magnificent views. There is also a sauna next to the swimming pool which is open for guests' use at a small extra charge.
The Osteria & Bar in the heart of the village provides a friendly location for relaxing over a coffee and snack, or for aperitifs before dining on delicious local food.
The meeting rooms offer working space to individuals and businesses, on a flexible basis, and is equipped with the latest state-of-the art technology as well as a book and DVD lending library.
There is a shared laundry room with washing machines and dryers which run on tokens.
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Further Details |
Colletta di Castelbianco is a stunningly beautiful medieval hill-top village, situated in the mountainous hinterland of the Pennavaire valley in Liguria, a short distance from the historic town of Albenga and the Italian Riviera.
The village was gradually abandoned by its inhabitants during the twentieth century and by the 1950’s had fallen into picturesque ruins. However, in the 1980’s the visionary Italian architect Giancarlo De Carlo drew up a restoration plan which would renovate the ancient settlement using the original materials and building techniques and at the same time provide a sophisticated technological infrastructure to allow future inhabitants to benefit from the highest level of telecommunications resources.
Today, the stone houses and narrow streets have been totally restored and the windows look out once more over the olive and cherry terraces of the valley. There are 25 apartments available to rent in Colletta, all individual and of different sizes, alike only in the way they have been restored with a respect for the aesthetics of the ancient stone arching stairways and vaulted ceilings whilst discreetly incorporating contemporary high technology. Additionally there is a Meeting Room facility that is available to rent as it is an ideal venue for workshops, team building and training functions. During the spring and autumn we offer painting and Italian courses, plus the option of guided walks. Recently a Sculpture Park has been inaugurated in Colletta organised by the charity the "Bernard Noble Sculpture Foundation" and each year there is a prize awarded for a sculpture by young and up-coming sculptors from the UK or Italy. We now have 2 fascinating sculptures set in the grounds of Colletta & a third will be added in 2010.
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Conditions of Rental |
Deposit and Payment:
An approved reservation will be held for 24 hours until it is confirmed by payment of a deposit of 20%. Full payment must be made within 56 days prior to arrival.
On arrival, a €200 damage deposit must be made in cash. This deposit will be returned to you at checkout.
Check in time: 16.00-20.00
Check out time: 10.00
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / Ideal for honeymoons / Other rental properties on site / Pet Friendly / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Colletta di Castelbianco |
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The village is set in an amazing location and has been restored sympathetically, maintaining its sense of age and history. The view from our balcony across to the surrounding hills, was spectacular. The waymarked local walks which can be undertaken from the village itself are well worth doing. Routes maps were available from the local Osteria (as well as being prominently displayed on boards in each of the surrounding villages). The walks are graded in difficulty and take you through old terraces, olive groves, wooded hillsides, picturesque ruins and pretty lanes, as well as the surrounding villages. In the heat of summer they are best undertaken in the cool of the morning. The Osteria (Inn) in the village is worth a visit. It serves quality simple fare and the views from the terrace are amazing (particularly at dusk).
Ray Barge,
UK,
Aug 2008 
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The village of Colleta is amazing. A beautiful location and the village has been restored to an excellent standard. I think it would be rare to find such a comfortable convenient yet old setting. Waking up in and driving up to the village was beautiful - very clean and relaxing.
Susan Jackson Cousin,
UK,
Sep 2009
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We enjoyed the quiet of the village, as we were early not many people about. Nice walks and views.
Sally Witt,
UK,
Apr 2009
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...Peace and quiet, and uniqueness of the village, together with the amazing artwork to be found even in the smallest of village churches....The village had been rebuilt - probably would have been lost to crumble away if not redeveloped into a holiday village - would be a sad loss.
Barry Alan Clout,
UK,
Oct 2009
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Thank you for making our 2nd year in Colletta so fantastic. We might not have had the weather but we certainly had the company :-) Thank you. Px
Paula Watts,
UK,
May 2010
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