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Apartment |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Gignod in North West Italy

From £375 per week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

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.

Facilities

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. There are two bathrooms, which are very stylish with high quality baths and showers. The main bedroom has an en-suite bathroom and a walk in wardrobe. The living area includes an extending dining table, a very large double sofa-bed and direct access to the private garden.

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). This particular flat also has a small private garden with fantastic views overlooking the valley.

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 deposit of 20% at the time of booking with the balance to be paid eight weeks before arrival. Bookings can be made through our website.

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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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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

Reviews

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22 Oct 2011

“Beautiful mountain views” We rent flat (number 5) on the ground floor (north side). In the time we were there (end of August) the temperature was between 30-36 degrees Celsius! The flat is wel equiped and the system with the keys is super. The views at the surrounding mountains are beautiful. If we will be honest, we have some points: We expected total silence, but we could hear the traffic to the St. Bernardino pass in the valley of Aosta when you were sitting in front of our flat. The last part of the road to the chalet was not prepared (stones and sand) and there was just enough place to park your car in front of the chalet. The road ends at the chalet and therefore you must turn your car to go back to the main road. There was very few space to turn and after 3 times forwards backwards you could leave. We are curious how this will be during the wintertime. Nevertheless we enjoyed our holidays at Terra Alpina and wish Jay and Maria all the best.

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"Excellent apartment, very warm and spacious, incredible views, comfortable beds and modern bathrooms and kitchen. Highly recommended" Mr NW, London

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	8 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
	17 Dec 11	24 Dec 11	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	24 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	760£ 760	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Jan 12	4 Feb 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Feb 12	3 Mar 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
	3 Mar 12	31 Mar 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	500£ 500	0-	0-	1 Week
	14 Apr 12	28 Apr 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Apr 12	26 May 12	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
	26 May 12	30 Jun 12	475£ 475	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 Jun 12	21 Jul 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	21 Jul 12	11 Aug 12	700£ 700	0-	0-	1 Week
	11 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	650£ 650	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Sep 12	22 Sep 12	425£ 425	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Costs of linen and cleaning are included in the price. A cot is available by prior arrangement.

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You are contacting Jay Nagley Landline + 0 07887 577504 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This apartment has received 1 review from previous guests.

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