| Situated
2 Km from SS1 (state road Aurelia), the Serenella hamlet is connected
by a pleasant, uncongested network of routes. The large old house
belonging to the great grandparents of the friendly lady owner - Ms
Serena - was fully refurbished by using conventional building
materials. There, the passion for past times and need for today's
comforts combine beautifully: spacious, individually designed rooms
that reflect the history of this unique property, each equipped with
bathroom and satellite TV, a cosy countryside dining room where guests
can enjoy their breakfast, a distinctive kitchenette, a sunny terrace
and two wide outdoor areas equipped with tables, wooden benches and a
barbecue for guest's use, with a great view on the valley. The
property provides free shady parkings. In the rusting dining room one
can view movies, CDs and DVDs containing a grea deal of pictures
showing charming locations in the eastern Riviera, Valley of Vara,
Valley of Magra and the paths marked by the CAI (Italian Alpine Club).
From Serenella one can reach the neighbouring Cinque Terre (the
so-called "Five Lands" including Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia,
Vernazza and Monterosso) and the ancient fishing towns of Portovenere
and Levanto through the paths marked by CAI along itineraies that offer
gorgeous views. By this unique location one can easily reach by
car or bus the many historic and tourist places in the surroundings.
Just to mention the pictoresque villages in the Cinque Terre; Middle
Ages villages in the Valley of the Vara river (
Brugnato, Varese Ligure, Pignone); sea towns in the Gulf of Poets (La
Spezia, Lerici,
tellaro, Portovenere); ancient towns in the valley of the Magra
river (Sarzana, Luni,
Montemarcello); renowned tourist places in the Gulf of Tigullio (Sestri
Levante, Chiavari,
Rapallo, S.Margherita ligure, Portofino, Camogli); smart towns in the
Versilia Coast (Forte dei marmi, Viareggio). World finest art towns
such as Genoa (1hr), Pisa (1 hr), Florence (1 h 30 mins) are all within
easy reach. This territory is crossed by tracks and paths for nature
lovers - whether walkers, trekkers, mountain bikers or photographers.
Local activities include tennis, football, bowls, archery facilities.
There is a renowned canoeing school on the Vara river. A swimming pool
is available at La Spezia (15 mins by car). Rock climbers can enjoy the
mount of Muzzerone cliffs dropping down into the sea maintened by the
Italian Alpine Club. Come and enjoy a relaxing experience among
sandstone, ceiling floors and fired brick floors within easy reach of
the wonderful Cinque Terre Park! |
