The Bay of Poets on the Italian Riviera An area which poets such as Byron, Shelley and Keats visited and loved; the romantic, picturesque lure of the Bay of Poets still exerts its magic to-day. The pirate town of Portovenere forms part of the view across the sea. The Cinque Terre, five villages of tall, narrow, medieval houses coloured pink, ox-blood, ochre and blue, cling improbably to the cliffs. Even to-day, the best way of seeing the colours and lovely places along this enchanted coast line is by boat, and frequent boat services leave from Lerici, with its beautiful bay... read more about the area
Sleeps: 7-8
1 twin, 2 double bedrooms, 1 bedroom with either adult single or bunk beds for children,
all with ensuite shower or bathrooms.
Terrace with panoramic views of the tyrrhenian sea, outdoor jacuzzi. Washing machine, dishwasher,Sat. TV, VCR, CD, internet connection. Central heating (extra). Cooking, babysitting, extra cleaning available on request. Boat rental and booking at beach resort available. Organically-grown olive oil and honey produced on estate.
Beach, swimming pool, tennis court, mountain-bike rental and small grocery 1.5 km. Supermarket, restaurants, sailing in Castiglione 15 min., shops, golf course, horse riding, at Punta Ala 20 min. Siena 1 hr, Pisa, Florence and Rome airport 2 hrs.
Sleeps: 6
2 Double bedrooms (1 King size, 1 joined twins) , 1 Twin bedroom
3 shower-rooms
Dishwasher, Washing machine, iron, hairdryer, safe, WIFI internet access, Sat TV, DVD, fireplace. Central heating (50 Euro a week) Barbecue, Large private garden with furnished pergola and patio, surrounded by woodland, with swimming pool (3 x 10 metres). Extra cleaning available.
Montemarcello 5 minutes (shop, restaurant, bar) Tellaro, Lerici 15 minutes, Cinque Terre 30 minutes, Genova, Pisa 1 hr, Florence 1hr 45 mins.
Sleeps: 4-6
1 double, 1 twin, 1 single bedroom + 1 extra bed
2 bathrooms, 1 shower room.
2 terraces, telephone, TV, Central heating (extra) Parking space available (extra) at 15 mins. walk. Extra cleaning and cook available.
Shops & bars in town 2 min. by lift, or via many steps. Lerici Castle 100 yds. Floating restaurant at bottom of cliff. Sarzana 8 km., Lucca 40 min., Pisa 1 hr., Florence 90 mins. Good bus and boat services from Lerici.
Sleeps: 2
Sandy beaches within 100 metres.
Restaurant on the beach.
Shops at Tellaro 1.5 kms
Boat Rental service available.
Lerici 5 kms, Sarzana 8 km,
Genova 1hr, Pisa and Lucca 55 kms, Florence 90 mins.
1 double, 1 shower room.
Kitchen, living room.
Sea view, easy access to the sea.
Central heating (extra)
Sleeps: 6
3 doubles all with ensuites, 1 bathroom, 2 shower-rooms, 1 WC upstairs.
Private swimming pool (16x3 m) with stunning views from every room. Dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fireplace. Sat. TV, stereo, wireless broadband throughout. Barbecue. Daily maid service available.
Montemarcello, Fiascherino, Tellaro with shops and restaurants 5 mins. Bocca di Magra and coast - 20 mins. Sarzana 20 mins, Genova and Pisa 1 hour.
Sleeps: 2-4
1 double bedroom, 1 mezzanine double bedroom, 1 shower room.
Swimming pool (occasionally shared with owners). Pergola and barbecue Dishwasher, Washing machine, Sat. TV, wireless internet on request.
Speedboat trips, fishing trips, sailing lessons available.
Castelnuovo Magra with shops and restaurants within walking distance (15 min). Bocca di Magra and coast - 20 mins. Sarzana 20 mins, Genova and Pisa 1 hour.
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