Casa Dolce Vita
About the home
The easiest route to the Italian Dolce Vita a stressfree holiday in our lovely south facing exceptionally spacious apartment no stairs, children and well behaved pets welcome. The apartment has just been completely redecorated.
Bring your laptop and there is free wi-fi in the Bar Sul Ponte, 5 mins walk.
The apartment is big enough for 4 couples to sleep comfortably in separate rooms.
The bedrooms are comprised of one double bedroom, one twin bedroom, one bedroom with bunk beds and a double bed settee in the TV room which becomes completely private (this is the 4th bedroom) and a single daybed settee in the living room, all have good mattresses. A large utility room and a large full bathroom and a separate WC. We have a cot and a high chair. We supply linen and towels plus beach towels. There is a washing machine.
The long balcony is ideal for having a glass of wine and watching the village prepare for the evening after a long hot day on the beach or at the rock pools in the village. The apartment is all on one floor on the second floor of a building with just three apartments, there is a lovely peaceful view of the village from the balcony, including the children's park.
We are a stroll from the trendy village cafe, serving cappucini, latte's, freshly squeezed orange juice, home made croissants and pastries and the most amazing aperitifs after a long day in the sun before dinner. The apartment is just a few minutes walk from the village shops. There is a great pizzeria and restaurant 5 mins walk away with live music on Saturday nights. Village dances throughout August on the large sports field are great fun for all.
Have a wonderful ice-cream sundae in the local ice cream parlour..
If you wish to come for a stress free holiday without a car we have a taxi service for €80 each way you can be collected from and returned to Nice airport and then use the bus service when you are here if you wish to sight see further than the village. You can rent a car at the airport and then use that to visit the area, the roads are tight but not too busy and I believe they drive carefully in our area - don't quote me.
Ideal for family get togethers, friends holidaying together, bring the grandparents and lots of other opportunities.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 8, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Ventimiglia 15 minutes, 15km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 300m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | DVD player |
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| General: | TV, CD player, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (2), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 10 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
There is also a separate wc so two in all.
There is gas hot water so constant.
No smoking inside the apartment please.
Someone English speaking is always at hand for your queries.
I will send you a receipt and confirmation of your booking.
Check out www.acuweather.com - then enter Pigna, Italy (Liguria) - for up to date 15 day weather forecast
Further details outdoors:
The balcony is long and reaches over the lounge and TV room, it is suitable to have breakfast on and great to people watch as it is over the only road going into the village square. The balcony is not suitable for parties!
There is a brand new tennis court, literally it has just been finished, a football field, two children's play areas - one visible from the apartment balcony - a 4star spa hotel where visitors can use the outdoor swimming pool. There is also a campsite 10 mins down the road in Isolabona, it has a big pool and you can go for the day, you can take food or buy what you need there, it's laid back and great fun for children.
Lots and lots of outdoor space for children to freely run around. There is a pizzeria in the village , a small trattoria for lovely traditional lunches made by Carla, a 3 star restaurant for a full meal, an ice-cream parlour and a music bar open from 5 to 2am for the teenagers amongst you.
Further details
You will have one set of linen per bed for a two week stay and 4 bath towels and 4 hand towels per person (if you feel you need more just ask and also there is the washing machine for any disasters), 4 tea-towels and also I provide bulky beach towels per person as these take up so much space in a suitcase.
Please make sure you take out holiday insurance to cover every eventuality of your holiday.
Please feel free to ask any questions that will be answered as quickly as possible.
Conditions
The property is all on one floor once inside but there are two flights of stairs to negotiate so it would be up to your discretion for a wheelchair.
A GBP100 refundable on departure deposit is required to secure your holiday immediately and the full amount two month's before arrival depending on booking time.
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The North West Italy / Italian Riviera/Liguria region


Hot and sunny, the Italian riviera is famous world wide for the sun and sea and the home grown produce, wine, olive oil, olives it is the playground of the rich and famous being just 30minutes from monte Carlo.
The Pigna area
Pigna Liguria the Italian Riviera- 45 mins Nice International airport for sale and rent Liguria -Pigna heaven nestling between Bordighera and Ventimiglia in the beautiful picturesque Nervia valley, 3 bedroomed apartment with bathroom and separate wc, large balcony overlooking the village with the sun all day, in the famous medieval village of Pigna, just 45 minutes from Nice International Airport (France)or 1.5 hours from Genova International Airport (Italy). Ready to go back in time, relax, unwind, chill, leave the hustle and bustle behind and yet just 20 mins from the sea. The village has 3 village stores, 3 restaurants, 4 coffee bars, a pizzeria,a doctor's surgery, pharmacy, bank, Post Office all the amenities you could want on a small village scale. Rock pools are dotted around the village which make spectacular bathing holes in the endless hot summer.
The interest in the village has been phenomenal since it was featured on a UK BBC Holiday Home programme.
The village is a great place for a get away from it all holiday, for children it is paradise as they can run wild and free and thoroughly enjoy themselves, there is a huge football field and tennis courts, fishing in the river or bathing and of course just 20 minutes from the beach, true paradise.
Horse riding in the hills behind Pigna, long walks and of course the village has the Terme a 4 star Spa hotel with all the treatments and an outdoor pool which can be used by anyone daily.
You can also hire Quad bikes and explore the mountains with a guide as far as France!!
Take a plane to nice airport pick up a hire car point towards Genova Italy (Genes in French) on the motorway, 25 minutes you are in Italy exit the motorway at Ventimiglia and then turn left at the end of Ventimiglia and 20 minutes later you will arrive in Pigna.
If you prefer the village taxi can collect you at Nice airport for €100
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Nice International airport 60 mins away: 70 km |
| Railway: | Ventimiglia Italy: 17 km |
| Ferry: | Genoa International airport (Ryan Air) 1.5hrs away: 120 km |
Fly to Nice via www.Easyjet.com and we are just 60 minutes from the airport
Rent a car at the airport they have all the best companies.
Take the motorway from the airport and head towards Genes (Genoa-Genova)
or take the airport bus to the station in Nice and take the train to Ventimiglia
or take a taxi from Ventimiglia to Pigna (20km 50euro)
We can arrange a taxi from the airport one way Euro100 return Euro200
You can also get the budget airline www.ryanair.com to Genova and it takes 1.5 hours to get here.
Activities near Pigna
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 25 Jul 2011 |
This flat is in the lovely mountain village of Pigna about a 20-30 minute drive up from the Italian riviera. The closest beach is Bordighera, pebble, good waves and nice beach restaurants with... more |
![]() 21 Jul 2011 |
Very nice spacious apartment with stunning views. We have 2 children (4 and 18mths) and they were fine in the apartments as it's all on one level and very spacious. The terrace looks over the... more |
Guestbook for Casa Dolce Vita
"The best holiday of our lives and we have been to many places" - the Petersons
"Fantastic holiday, the village is just wonderful and so close to France" - the Stevens
"Apartment is really lovely and you have thought of everything"- the Brannons
"The perfect place for children and adults alike, we loved the village dances and the apartment is fantastic" - the Hope family
Rental prices
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| Prices for group size 2 | ||||||
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| 26 Feb 11 | 19 Jun 11 | £ 250 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 19 Jun 11 | 15 Sep 11 | £ 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 15 Sep 11 | 6 Nov 11 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 3 Oct 10 | 22 May 11 | £ 300 | - | - | 3 Nights | |
| MONACO GRAND PRIX | 22 May 11 | 31 May 11 | £ 500 | - | - | 3 Nights |
| 31 May 11 | 24 Jul 11 | £ 500 | - | - | 3 Nights | |
| 24 Jul 11 | 19 Aug 11 | £ 500 | - | - | 3 Nights | |
| 19 Aug 11 | 21 May 12 | £ 300 | - | - | 3 Nights | |
| Prices for group size 8 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 25 Sep 10 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
€50 to be paid for cleaning on arrival or deducted from deposit as you prefer.
£100.00 refundable deposit to cover any breakages is required on booking and the full amount before arrival, The £100 will be refunded about a week after you leave..
Please make sure you have full holiday insurance for peace of mind.
Availability
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Availability notes:
November to end February not suitable for rent as no central heating
Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Allavena Allavena
Languages spoken ![]() The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This apartment has received 2 reviews from previous guests. ![]() |
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