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Self - catering accommodation on the coastline of Liguria
- The Riviera di Ponente, Italy -

Diano Marina


Ligure Coastline

This region once popular with the English in the 1930’s has become overlooked in recent years - however it offers many small family beach resorts whose origins date back to the Middle Ages. Ramblers can explore the green mountains and tiny villages of the Via dei Monti Liguri explore as well the ancient ports of Noli and Albenga.

Finale Ligure / Pietra Ligure:

These twin resorts can be busy - yet they remains very attractive resorts. Each has a promenade with palm trees and narrow cobbled streets are lined with shops. The resort attracts mainly Italian visitors which gives its unique appeal and the street cafes and restaurants become alive from nine in the summer evenings after the traditional “passeggiata “ along the prom.

If you prefer a less active evening for a meal then there are several restaurants and Trattorias on the outskirts or in the surrounding hill villages.

The beaches, which are fine sand are both private and public - the private ones, offer showers, sun beds and sun umbrellas for a set daily fee.

Where is the Ligurian Coastline?

Ligurian Coastline


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Aerial view of Villagio Colombo

Villagio Colombo, Andora

The resort of Villagio Colomobo consists of around 50 small villas and 18 mobile homes, set amongst olive and mimosa trees in a hilltop location with panoramic views. It is some 1,700 mt from the sea and the town of Andora, and there is a supermarket within 350 metres.

The Reception at Villagio Colombo

The apartments have 2 bedrooms, living room with double sofa bed, shower and wc, kitchenette with gas stove with 4 rings, patio veranda garden, satellite tv plus telephone, safe, soundproof windows. Each has its own parking space. Prices are based on the number of people sharing.

The swiimming pools

The complex has a reception, a bar, a restaurant and children’s playground, a main swimming pool (about 30mt in length) which has free sunbeds and parasols, and a smaller swimming pool is available for children.

Both pools are in use from about Easter until the end of season. There is also a tennis court, mountain bikes (according to availability) payable locally and laundry facilities

A half board option can be paid for locally if required. This includes a buffet breakfast and 3 course dinner including house wine and soft drinks. The cost is €16 per person per day. With 2 paying adults, one child up to 12 years is free and a second child has 50% reduction.

Apartments set amongst olive and mimosa trees An apartment set amongst olive and mimosa trees
Living area of one of the apartments

Villagio Colombo

Price(s) in GB Pound Sterling (£)
per property per week

MAM

TARIFF 2008
A B C D E

15/03 - 17/05
13/09 - 25/10

17/05 - 21/06
06/09 - 13/09
21/06 - 05/07
23/08 - 06/09
05/07 - 19/07 19/07 - 23/08
Type C4: (sleeps up to 4)
Type C5: (sleeps up to 5)
Type C6: (sleeps up to 6)

NOTES:

  • Price includes electricity, gas and water but charge for heating according to use
  • Refundable damage deposit of €100
  • Final cleaning charge (compulsory): €36
  • Rental of bed linen: €6 per person per change (€10 including bath towels)
  • Tennis €8.00 per hour (€13 at night)
  • Mountain bike €1.50 per hour or €10.50 per day
  • Cot for children up to 3 yrs : €15.50 per week
Saturday arrivals ONLY - although a minimum 5 night holiday may be available for a Monday arrival

Special Offers

  • 7 nights for the price of 6 AND 14 nights for the price of 12 in Season A
  • Reservations made before the end of March 08 will be subject to a 5% discount.
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Residence Il Borgo, Final Ligure

Residence Il Borgo, Finale Ligure

Located in the village area of San Bernardino about 3km from the sea and the centre of Finale Ligure. It's a quiet situation in this residential area, which offers pleasant panoramic views.

It offers a circular swimming pool (open from Easter to September). Garage parking (payable 40 Euros per week), otherwise parking is on the main street.

The property offers 19 apartments, 10 of which are 2 bed - roomed units. All of them have a kitchenette fitted with fridge, electric oven, and 3 hotplates. All have satellite TV and a balcony or terrace.

View from the property including the circular swimming pool

Type B5 (for 2 - 5 persons): These units offer a living room with double sofa bed and French windows onto a balcony or terrace. There is kitchen as described above, one bedroom with twin beds or a double bed, bathroom with shower, WC and washbasin.

Type C7 (for 4 - 6 persons): Living room with sofa bed, sliding doors onto balcony, 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and the second with 3 single beds. Some of the apartments are in the attic area. One full bathroom and a second Wc and washbasin off the triple bedroom.

Type D11 (for 7 - 8 persons): There is just one unit of this type that contains a large living room with open fireplace and via sliding patio doors opens onto a very spacious terrace - off which is a double bedroom. There are 2 further bedrooms, one with double bed and a smaller twin bedroom. It is possible to sleep 3 further persons, using pull - down single beds in the living room if required.

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Residence Il Borgo

Price(s) in GB Pound Sterling (£)
per property per week

MAM

TARIFF 2008

06/01 - 26/05
08/09 - 24/11

26/05 - 30/06
01/09 - 08/09
30/06 - 07/07
25/08 - 01/09
07/07 - 14/07
18/08 - 25/08
14/07 - 18/08
Type B5: (sleeps 2/5)
Type C7: (sleeps 4/6)
Type D11: (sleeps 7/9)

Extras to pay on arrival:

  • Final cleaning 50 Euro (£35)
  • Bed linen: 7 Euro (£5) per person
  • Gas if used by meter
Arrival Saturday to Saturday only except up to 26 May and after 08 September
when any day arrivals are accepted.
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Swimming Pool at residence Oleandro

Residence Oleandro, Pietra Ligure

Located in the village area of San Bernardino about 3km from the sea and the centre of Finale Ligure. Its quiet situation in this residential area, which offers pleasant panoramic views. It offers a circular swimming pool (open from Easter to September). Garage parking (payable 40 Euros per week), otherwise parking is on the main street.

The main advantage of staying in this property is that the sea and beach is just 900 metres walk. Located in a very quiet location and situated on a green hillside position.

Residence Oleandro - small balcony
Residence Oleandro living area

It has a reception office open 09.00 to 12.00 and from 16.00 to 19.00 hrs. The facilities include a bar and lounge area with satellite TV in the bar. A garden and parking for one car per apartment. The large swimming pool is open from Easter to October. There is free table tennis and a beach service can be paid for locally. Each of the apartments has a kitchen with fridge, 3 hotplates (no oven), and sink unit. Other equipment includes a wall safe and aerial connection for satellite TV. Those apartments in the roof area have a small balcony.

Type B5 (4 - 5 persons): These are a reasonable sized unit having a living room with double sofa bed, kitchen as described above, bathroom with shower or bath and WC. A bedroom with twin beds and an extra bed.

Type C6 (4 - 6 persons): These units sleep up to 6 persons, some are in the roof area and have a balcony. They have 2 bedrooms, one twin and one double, kitchen as described above, living room with double sofa bed if required, bathroom with shower or bath, WC and washbasin.

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Residence Oleandro

Price(s) in GB Pound Sterling (£)
per property per week

MAM

TARIFF 2008

31/03 - 07/04
14/04 - 26/05
15/09 - 27/10

07/04 - 14/04
26/05 - 09/06
25/08 - 15/09

09/06 - 23/06

23/06 - 07/07

07/07 - 04/08
18/08 - 25/08
04/08 - 18/08
Type B5: (sleeps 4/5)
Type C6: (sleeps 4/6)

Special offers:

"7 nights for the price of 6" before 9th June and after 8th September

Payable locally:

  • Final cleaning - 36 Euros per unit
  • Bed linen - 5 Euros per person per change
  • Satellite TV – 20 Euros per week
  • Cot/high chair on request – 15 Euros per week
Arrival Saturdays only. Reception will not accept arrivals after 20.00 hrs
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Orchard Apartments - pool

Orchard Apartments, Pietra Ligure

A modern property located in a quiet residential area, only walking distance to shops and the fine sandy beach (700 - 900 metres). The attractions include 2 swimming pools, one for just children; free table tennis and payable tennis courts are within 2km.

Orchard Apartments reception

There is a reception with lounge area and a separate snack bar. The property has 2 lifts to all 3 floors and the apartments offer views across to the old town centre.

Do be warned there is some evening entertainment for adults and children - but you don’t have to join in!

Facilities include free non - guarded parking, garages (payable), children’s playground, laundry room services and free transfer services from the beach and centre. There is a fresh water swimming pool for adults and a smaller one only for children open from 19 May to 22 September. Free table tennis, payable tennis courts within 1.5km.

Local Port aerial view

The apartments all have telephone, satellite TV, a wall safe. Kitchens have fridge, freezer unit, extractor, 4 hot plates, (no oven). All bathrooms have bath, shower, Wc and each unit has a balcony or terrace.

Type B4: Good - sized units, which have a living room with double sofa bed, one bedroom with double bed, bathroom and kitchen as, described above.

Type C6: Good sized apartments each about 65 sq. metres, offering living room with double sofa bed if required, 2 bedrooms – one with double bed and extra single, and one twin bedroom. Bathroom and kitchen as described above.


Prices include energy costs, bed linen and hand towels. Clients to supply own bath and beach towels

Orchard Apartments

Price(s) in GB Pound Sterling (£)
per property per week

MAM

TARIFF 2008

12/05 - 02/06
08/09 - 22/09

02/06 - 09/06
01/09 - 08/09

09/06 - 16/06

16/06 - 23/06

Type B4: (sleeps 4)
Type C6: (sleeps 5/7)
 

23/06 - 07/07

07/07 - 04/08

04/08 - 25/08

25/08 - 01/09

Type B4: (sleeps 4)
Type C6: (sleeps 5/7)

Special offers:

"14 nights for the price of 12" between 8th - 22nd September
"14 nights for the price of 13" between 12th May - 9th June and 1st - 15th September

Payable locally:

  • Final cleaning - 36 - 40 Euros per apartment
  • Cot - 20 Euros per week
Arrival Saturdays only. Reception will not accept arrivals after 20.00 hrs
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Colletta di Castelbianco, near Albenga/Alassio
Where is Castelbianco? It is inland in the mountains click HERE for details

Casa Vacanze, in village of Colletta di Castelbianco, near Albenga/Alassio

An example of holiday properties in  the village of Colletta di Castelbianco

Once a medieval mountain village and then deserted by its inhabitants at the time of the Italian depression. This village has now been transformed into a holiday complex while still retaining its former fortified walls. Located in the green hills with lovely panoramic views about 5km from the nearest shops and 13km from the resort of Albenga and about 20km from Alessio.

This perfect holiday retreat offers peace and quiet and includes facilities such as a large swimming pool (65 x 14 ft) which is open from 15 May to about 24 September, complete with sun beds and a sauna. Within 10km are tennis courts (payable) and just 15km away is the Garlenda 18 hole golf course. Other facilities include a reception open 09.00 to 20.00 hrs, a bar and restaurant closed on Tuesdays and throughout October (it offers typical local cuisine), a wine shop and a coin - operated laundry. All the apartments have TV, some with satellite Internet connection. Each kitchen has a fridge, electric oven, 2 or 4 hotplates and in the larger units have a dishwasher. All bathrooms have bath or shower plus WC and washbasin.

Example of an apartment interior

Type B4 (sleeps 4 persons): Cosy apartments, some on 2 floors, which offer a living room with double sofa bed if required, off which is a fully equipped kitchenette as described above, one bathroom and one double bedroom. Outside is a terrace or garden area.

Type C4 (sleeps 4 persons): Much larger units with ground floor living room, separate kitchen and a garden area. Upstairs is a 2nd bedroom with twin beds.

Type C6 (sleeps 4/5 persons): These are much larger units offering 80 - 100 sq metres of living space. Large living room with sofa bed if required, fully equipped kitchen. Upstairs are 2 double bedrooms and one bathroom. These units have a large garden

Type C6 superior (sleeps 4/6 persons): Very spacious units with up to 110 sq metres. Living room with double sofa bed, separate kitchen, 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and garden or terrace area.

Type D6 superior (sleeps 6 persons): Superb units well fitted out offering 130 sq metres. 2 double bedrooms plus one twin, large living room, separate kitchen, large bathroom and 3 large terraces.

Minimum stay 7 nights in HIGH season with arrival Saturday ONLY

Before 9th June and after 25th August to 30th November, arrivals can be Thursdays and Fridays
and a 5 nights minimum stay

View Photographs Click HERE for some larger photos of views and internal example of properties in Colletta di Castelbianco

Casa Vacanze

Price(s) in GB Pound Sterling (£)
per property per week

MAM

TARIFF 2008

06/01 - 07/04
14/04 - 05/05
08/09 - 30/11

05/05 - 09/06
25/08 - 08/09

23/12 - 06/01
07/04 - 14/04
09/06 - 14/07
18/08 - 25/08

14/07 - 18/08

Type B4: (sleeps 4)
Type C4: (sleeps 4/5)
Type C4: (sleeps 4/6)
Type C6 Superior: (sleeps 6)

Prices include energy charge, bed linen and final cleaning

Special offers:

"14 nights for the price of 12" up to 9th June and after 25th August.

Payable on arrival:

  • Damage deposit of 150 Euros
  • Cot – 15 Euros per week
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Residence Vormorani, Loano

Residence I Cormorani, Loano

The small resort of Loano is half way between Albanga and Pietra Ligure and Is a charming resort with a walled historical centre.

This new holiday residence is only 700 metres walk from the centre and beaches in a lovely quiet position set in gardens with local shops and restaurants with easy walking distance which varies from 200 to 600 yards away.

There is a reception, which also offers a lounge with video games and billiards, separate bar with Internet point. Laundry room. Garage one for each apartment (no charge)

The under water lit pool

The facilities include an underwater - lit swimming pool with a children’s area, which is open from Easter to mid - October. There is a Jacuzzi and sunloungers. Table tennis and table football. Bike rental costs 6 euros daily and beach facilities are offered at special rates.

The apartments are in several classic style buildings. Each one has a fully equipped kitchen with four hot plates, fridge/freezer etc.

They all have a wall safe, telephone and Satellite - TV with five none Italian channels. All bathrooms have a shower Wc and washbasin.

A balcony at one of the apartments

Apartments:

B4 to sleep 2/4: - These offer a living room with a double sofa bed if required. French windows onto a balcony. One separate bedroom with double bed. Kitchen and bathroom as described above.

C6 to sleep 4/5: - These apartments have a floor area of some 55 sq metres/66 sq yards and contain a living room with a double sofa bed an internal staircase to the second floor (no door), which contains twin beds. French windows onto a balcony. One bedroom with double bed. Kitchen and bathroom as already described above.

C7 to sleep 5/6: - Contains a living room (sofa bed for 2) Sliding windows onto a balcony. One bedroom with double bed. Stairs from lounge to attic area containing twin beds. A further single bed is possible in this area. Bathroom and kitchen as already described.

Arrivals Saturdays only

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Residence I Cormorani

Price(s) in GB Pound Sterling (£)
per property per week

MAM

TARIFF 2008

17/03 - 07/04
14/04 - 19/05
15/09 - 27/10

07/04 - 14/04
19/05 - 09/06
08/09 - 15/09

09/06 - 23/06
01/09 - 08/09

23/06 - 30/06
25/08 - 01/09
30/06 - 14/07
18/08 - 25/08

14/07 - 18/08

Type B4: (sleeps 2/4)
Type C6: (sleeps 4/5)
Type C7: (sleeps 5/6)

Special offers:

"Stay 14 nights – get two FREE" – up to 19 May and for arrivals on 25 August, 01 and 08 September.

Early bird discount; 5% off rentals made BEFORE 30 March 2007

 

Payable Locally:

  • Final cleaning (it can be completed by the clients without charge) 35 - 50 euros
  • Bed and bath linen; 8 euros per person and per change.
  • Cot; 8 euros per week
  • High chair 8 euros per week

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Residence le Conchiglie

Residence le Conchiglie, Ceriale

This is a small resort just east of Albenga with sandy beaches and a historical town centre dating back to 1430 AD and is also famed for its prehistoric fossels found in the nearby valleys.

The residence is located in a quiet residential area and only 150 metres walk from the nearest shops. The beaches and the town centre are about 900 metres distance.

In a garden setting the attractions include a large swimming pool and a separate children pool area, which is open from 15 June to 15 September.

Sunloungers deckchairs and umbrellas.

Residence le Conchiglie, Ceriale

Each of the apartments has a kitchen with four hot plates (no oven) fridge freezer ect. All bathrooms are with shower WC.

Type B sleeps 2/3: - This type has a patio area with garden furniture. Living room with a double sofa bed. Kitchen and bathroom as described above. One bedroom with double bed.

C6 sleeps 4/5: - One double bedroom and one bedroom with twin beds or bunk beds. Sofa bed in the living room. Kitchen and bathroom.

 

Clients are expected to bring own bed linen. Local arrangements for rental are possible.

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Residence le Conchiglie

Price(s) in GB Pound Sterling (£)
per property per week

MAM

TARIFF 2008

17/03 - 26/05
15/09 - 27/10

26/05 - 16/06
25/08 - 15/09

16/06 - 07/07
18/08 - 25/08

07/07 - 18/08

Type B4: (sleeps 2/3)
Type C6: (sleeps 4/5)

Special offers:

"Stay 14 nights and get two nights FREE " for arrivals on 16 or 23 June and after 08 September

Payable on arrival:

  • Cot – 15 Euros per week
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Holiday Tip: Try a week on the coast and a week on the Italian Lakes (around 3 - 4 hours driving time) - Click HERE to view our Lakes accommodation.

 


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