Terra Alpina - Flat 2
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About the home
Terra Alpina is a former farmhouse that was completely rebuilt and converted to six luxurious holiday apartments in 2007/2008. It sits 300 metres above the road to the St. Bernard tunnel and is half-way between the centre of Aosta and the Swiss border (15 minutes in either direction). It is very convenient for the ski resorts of the Aosta Valley.
Even by the standards of the Alps, the views are spectacular. From north to south there is a 30 km panorama across the Aosta Valley surrounded by dramatic Alpine peaks. It sits at an altitude of 1,300 metres, so the environment is extremely lush in summer and relatively mild in winter.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 1 bedroom |
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| Nearest beach: | Genoa, 250km |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for over 5s only Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 1 Bedroom, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The apartment is equipped to a very high standard. The kitchen is equipped as a full domestic kitchen, not a holiday rental unit. The bathroom is very stylish with a high quality bath and shower. The upstairs bedroom is part of a mezzanine with a very comfortable double bed, large wardrobe and views across the valley. The downstairs living area includes an extending dining table, a very large double sofa-bed and a full-length balcony also overlooking the valley.
Please note: the staircase to the mezzanine is steep, so care needs to be taken with small children.
Further details outdoors:
There is a private parking area for all flats next to the front entrance. There is also 1.5 acres (6000m2) of shared garden which includes meadows and a wood. There is a path through the wood that leads down to a charming picnic spot (still within the grounds of Terra Alpina).
Further details
The apartment includes a welcome pack which has essentials such as tea, coffee, milk etc. There is an English-speaking manager who lives 10 minutes away and can handle any problems.
Conditions
We ask for a 20% deposit on booking and the balance to be paid eight weeks before arrival.
The North West Italy / Aosta Valley region
The Aosta Valley is equally attractive in winter and summer.
In winter, it is one of the great skiing areas of Italy, with international resorts such as Courmayeur and Cervinia plus a host of medium-sized resorts such as Pila, La Thuile and Monterosa. Two ski resorts are within 20 minutes of Terra Alpina and there are eight ski resorts within an hour's drive.
In summer, it is even more popular as Italians come here to escape the humidity of the plains. It has a huge number of sporting activities in the summer, including hiking, mountain biking, horse riding and white-water rafting.
The city of Aosta itself has more Roman ruins than any city in Europe outside Rome itself, and has a superb museum under the Roman walls. As the capital of one of Italy's most prosperous regions, it also has excellent shops and restaurants and has a beautiful pedestrianised town centre.
The Gignod area
In the summer, sports include horse-riding, golf (there is a nine hole course within walking distance of the house), white water rafting, hiking, mountain biking - in fact virtually any sport that can be done in the Alps. All year round, there are the thermal spas, a brand-new swimming pool and wellness centre less than 10 minutes drive from the house, plus the historic city of Aosta.
It was built by the Romans and has been the gateway to the Alps for 2000 years. With so much trade passing through, it has always been very prosperous and the local architecture (and shops!) reflect that heritage.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Turin: 125 km |
| Railway: | Aosta: 13 km |
Terra Alpina is close to the village of Gignod, which is approximately 9 km north of the city of Aosta.
From the Courmayeur - Turin motorway, take the Aosta Est exit for Gran San Bernardo. Turn left after Gignod at sign to Golf Club and then first right. Drive past golf club, and Terra Alpina is another 2 km on the left - full details on our website.
You can fly either to Geneva (two hours drive) or Turin (75 minutes). At least six airlines fly to Geneva, and Turin has BA and Ryanair all year round plus Easyjet for the ski season.
Activities near Gignod
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 12 Jan 2012 |
Flat 2 is part of a high quality restoration and re-build of an old stone Italian farmhouse perched on a hill overlooking the Aosta Valley. The views of the valley and surrounding mountains are... more |
Guestbook for Terra Alpina - Flat 2
"It's an amazingly stylish apartment" Ms. TM, London
"Love the views" Mr. WP, London
"A really funky place" Mr. AS, Wales
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 28 Aug 10 | 10 Sep 10 | € 375 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 8 Oct 11 | 17 Dec 11 | € 325 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 17 Dec 11 | 24 Dec 11 | € 575 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 24 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | € 680 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jan 12 | 4 Feb 12 | € 375 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 4 Feb 12 | 3 Mar 12 | € 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 3 Mar 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 375 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | € 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 28 Apr 12 | € 375 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Apr 12 | 26 May 12 | € 325 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 26 May 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 425 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 21 Jul 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 21 Jul 12 | 11 Aug 12 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 11 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 650 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 22 Sep 12 | € 375 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Payment can be made via our website. We have a Paypal bookings and payment system. All prices include bedding, linen and cleaning
Availability
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Languages spoken   The owner has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This apartment has received 1 review from previous guests.  |
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