Close to the Cinque Terre this Liguria Bed and Breakfast, between Lerici and Portovenere lies within an 18th century mansion. The house is part of an estate situated in the hills that separate the gulf of La Spezia, Italy from the valley of Rio Magra.
It’s in a superb position. Close by the Cinque Terre, this fine old house has been lovingly restored by its young owner. Your hosts are ever ready to help you plan your vacation, delighted to share ideas and help you make the most of the local tourist attractions.
This is the ideal place from which to discover this most attractive region. Situated between Lerici and Portovenere, this Liguria bed and breakfast lies on the border with Tuscany. Within a radius of only 20 or 30km, you can visit any number of charming spots on the Ligurian Riviera such as the Cinque Terre, Portovenere and Lerici. There are the medieval castles and villages of Lunigiana and the Tuscan wonders of Carrara, with its marble quarries.
Pisa, Lucca and Portofino are just 75km away. There is La Spezia, Italy, with important attractions such as the A Lia Museum and the Maritime Museum. And there is Sarzana, an historic town with a charming old quarter, forts dating from the Middle Ages, and some terrific antique shops. Sarzana is just 8km away.
A double bedroom with private bath and continental breakfast ranges from EURO €72 to €78 a night, with a minimum stay of two nights. There is a 10 per cent discount in low season for stays of seven nights or more. This Liguria Bed and Breakfast, between Lerici and Portovenere has spacious living rooms for relaxing moments, including a corner full of tourist information where you can research your excursions to the Cinque Terre, La Spezia and more. There is a lovely room where breakfast is served. From here you can enter the sunny terrace and the old chapel, now a little sitting room.
The bedrooms and common areas have decorative walls and ceilings, and are carefully furnished with many original pieces, antique books and prints. There is also an apartment suitable for stays short or long – this has two bedrooms, a dining room, kitchen and bathroom.
And this Liguria Bed and Breakfast, between Lerici and Portovenere, is set in a marvellous landscape. There is a botanic garden created by the owner’s biologist aunt – an oasis always rich in colours and perfumes. And the four hectares of land are covered with olive trees, chestnuts, oaks, reeds and heathers, all punctuated with ancient hand-built walls and springs.
Close to both La Spezia, Italy and the Cinque Terre, the Villa Ducci is a superb base for exploring northern Italy. Genoa is 100km away, Portofino 68km, Riomaggiore 20km, Cinque Terre and La Spezia 10km, Portovenere 20km, Pontremoli 40km, Garfagnana 62km, the Carrara marble quarries 40km, Arcola 2km, Sarzana 10km, Pisa 70km, Lucca 75km, Versilia 47km, Lerici 8km and Tellaro 15km.
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