Geraneo among vineyard - Ranzo

Enjoy the local wineries and nearby beach resorts, from this truly authentic Ligurian retreat!

Dipping into the local wineries of Liguria and enjoying endless beach days along the ‘Italian Riviera’ is easy, with this timeless 1-bedroom apartment for 4. Overlooking the rural idyll of Ranzo (a well-known wine-making village), this 1st floor apartment offers an abundance of timeless charm. A spacious open plan living room with double sofa bed, TV and small kitchenette with elegant dining table is accompanied by a cosy wood burning stove and free WiFi access. The light and airy double bedroom enjoys restful, rural views from its Juliette balcony, making it ideal for relaxed couple-friendly lie-ins. A modern shower room and private laundry facilities provide added convenience to the charming, 1st floor retreat.

Outside, a communal garden with alfresco dining terrace and BBQ will tempt guests to socialise, relax and soak up some Italian sunshine. The 2-storey residence features additional holiday apartments for rent, should your group size be larger (please enquire after the following apartments ID 4179, 3997 and 4177).

From its charming setting in Ranzo, a host of local amenities are within a 1-2 minutes’ walk away. The owner’s own wine cellars are also open for visiting guests, making this apartment the ideal choice for savouring a unique wine-based holiday! The holiday apartment is a perfect summer accommodation for guests who are passionate about biking, motorcycling, hiking etc. and is located halfway between the Ligurian sea and the hills.

Sleeping

Bedroom 1: A double bedroom with exposed stone wall & Juliette balcony
Extra: A double sofa bed for 2 features within the living room

Bathroom

Bathroom 1: A modern fitted suite with shower cubicle, wash basin, WC & bidet

Additional

• TV • Free WiFi access • Hairdryer • Washing machine • Clothes horse • Ironing facilities • Fan • Juliette balcony • Idyllic rural views • Pets possible (upon request, for an extra charge) • 25 external steps • Communal garden • Alfresco dining terrace • BBQ • Situated in the same residence as ID 4179, 3997 & 4177) • Car essential

Location

The residence is located along ‘Via Umberto I’, in the hillside Ligurian village of Ranzo. Guests are placed 1-2 minutes’ walk away from an authentic Italian ‘Ristorante’ and minimarket, whilst just 5-8 minutes’ drive away, the owner's wine cellars are open to visiting guests. Just 24-28 minutes’ drive away, guests will reach the Ligurian coast (the Italian Riviera), which is home to the famous buzzing beach resorts of Alassio and Albenga.

Other local regional highlights include Garlenda golf club (17 minutes’ drive), Le Caravelle Aquatic Park (30 minutes’ drive) and the historical visitor sites and beaches of Albenga (28 minutes’ drive). Further along the coast in Borgo Verezzi, the visitor highlights of the Toirano Caves (home to prehistoric paintings), Castel Gavone, Grotte di Borgio Verezzi (featuring a labyrinth of unique underground lakes and caves) and the Santuario di Santa Lucia can all be explored (within 40 minutes’ drive away). The wealth of leisure pursuits on offer in the Ligurian region promise to keep everyone occupied; with cycling, beach volley, sailing, surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and diving, tennis, golf, trekking and sightseeing excursions.