Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
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Ideal for solo travellers, couples, families and large groups. We have a selection of houses in Baiardo which can be rented for short breaks, long holidays, retreats, courses or on a long term basis. Take a break from the noise and crowds, and take a step back in time to enjoy the peace and slow-paced life Baiardo has to offer. We offer simple, rustic self-catering holiday accommodation in the mountain-top village of Baiardo, Liguria, Northern Italy. Our cluster of ancient stone houses, on Via Santa Maria, have been simply and beautifully restored with black beams, white-washed walls and terracotta tiled floors. They all enjoy fantastic mountain views and are simply furnished for self-catering holidays. On the mountain side of the houses there are large terraces, ideal for relaxing, sun-bathing and enjoying the view - the French Alps, Ligurian Sea and Monte Carlo. Come here to relax, revitalize or be inspired.
Baiardo
A Retreat with a View
Dining room (H2)
Bedroom (H4)
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The North West Italy / Italian Riviera/Liguria region
45 minutes north of San Remo, near the French border and Monte Carlo, is a small mountain-top village called Baiardo (Bajardo) that has seen the best and worst of the last 2000 years.
Before the Romans came to power, the top of the mountain (next to the Guest House where the ruined church stands) served as a Druid shrine. Some of the old stone columns have survived the years and can still be seen . Later a castle took the place of the shrine and then in the 12th century, that castle was replaced by a church. In 1887 several hundred farmers gathered under its arches to celebrate Ash Wednesday before heading out to work on their small terraced fields. However, most of them never made it, as during the service, the mountains were shaken by an earthquake and over a hundred people died when the church roof collapsed.
After the earthquake most of the villagers abandoned their mountain-top homes to move a little further down the hillside, where we now find the centre of Baiardo. Many of the houses right at the top fell into total ruin. But one of them, just to the west of the church on the edge of the terraced hillside, was bought by a family of musicians. They practised cello and piano in the rooms that had once housed peasants and farmers
Then the Second World War changed everything again. The nation split into three distinct camps: the fascists, the partisans who fought against the fascists and the independents who chose not to take sides. The region around Baiardo was a bastion of the partisans and an area of extreme and violent activity. The family of musicians took to their instruments and their quiet lives in an attempt to ignore the war around them. Then, in 1944, a series of threats forced them to abandon their house suddenly in the middle of the night.
Twenty years ago this house was purchased by Arrigo Speziali (director of A.C.L.E.) and his wife, Mrs Morren, whose vision was to return it to its former simple glory. The windows were broken, the paint and plaster on the walls chipped, vines had climbed the stone and draped the terraced mountainside. But the walls that had held the house together since the 14th century remained solid. The arches that saved it from an earthquake in 1887 had held strong and protected it against further significant damage.
Now, the restoration of the Guest House is complete and the village of Baiardo, which was on the brink of dying out, is being brought back to life. Many other houses are being restored and the ruined church is being salvaged and reinforced to prevent further damage.
People are beginning to move back to the top of the mountain.
San Remo / Baiardo area
Baiardo offers 2 restaurants, 3 grocery shops, 2 bars (one of which serves light lunches) & a post office. There is also a central church with regular services. The closest small town to Baiardo (en route to San Remo) is Ceriana, this is has a larger selection of shops, restaurants and bars, although it is still a small mountain community. There are also other mountain villages of interests near Baiardo - Triora, the witches' village and Bussana Vecchia the mountain-top artists' community. Then you have San Remo, which has the famous casino, big market selling food, clothes, shoes & bags, two busy central shopping streets, endless restaurants, cafes and bars, two night clubs and in summer numerous beach bars.
How to get there
Fly to Nice (fr) or Genoa (it) Budget Airlines - Easyjet and Ryanair
Car hire available at both airports. Driving from Nice or Genoa, the fastest route is to take the Autostrada (motorway) as far as San Remo or Taggia and then take the mountain road up to Baiardo via Ceriana. Alternatively, you can take the coast roads which are slower but more scenic. There is plenty of space to park a car in Baiardo
It is easy to travel from either airport to Baiardo using public transport Regular shuttle buses run to central train stations Regular and inexpensive trains run from both Nice and Genoa to San Remo There are 5 buses daily from San Remo to Baiardo (journey time 50 minutes)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Nice: 80 km
Railway:
San Remo: 23 km
Ferry:
Nice: 80 km
Activities near San Remo
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire
General:
Central heating
Utilities:
Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (3), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: We have 7 houses on Via Santa Maria. Each one is unique and completely self contained.
KITCHENS Cooker - gas (no oven) Fridge Cooking pots and pans Cooking utensils Crockery Cutlery Basic condiments
BEDROOMS Double or single beds Bed linen Blankets Towels Wardrobes and/or chest of drawers
SHOWER ROOMS / TOILETS Each house has a least one shower and toilet Toilet tissue
HOT WATER Each house has its own water heater
HEATING 3 of our houses have log fires and they all have gas wall heaters. The cost of logs and gas used for heating is not included in the rental price. These will be charged on a simple "pay what you used" basis at the end of your stay
Further details outdoors: We have two terraces on the mountain side of the houses as well as a large public terrace on the village side of the houses (you will see this on your right as you approach A Retreat with a View from the village)
Garden chairs
Further details
The property owners speak English, French, German and Italian
We will meet you when you arrive to give you the house keys and also instuctions for the heating and hotwater etc
There is a communal washing machine, which guests are welcome to use
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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House 5
1 May 07
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630£ 630
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. We have 8 houses priced from £315 - £910 per week. Minimum booking of 4 nights applies to all houses. Please contact us for full details
Long term rental discounts - 1 month 30%, 2 months 40%, 3 months 50%
Guestbook
Thanks again, Baiardo is a wonderful place and we will definitely get back there again. Also one of the photos is the newspaper as were became famous as the first foreign couple married in the village!
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