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PRETTY COTTAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN IN NATURE IN SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE - B & B

Bed & breakfast in Santa Margherita Ligure with free breakfast

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
NZ$182
avg per night

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Santa Margherita ligure, Liguria
  • Place, Villa Durazzo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Portofino Marina
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 2 Double Futons and 1 Child Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
The current price is NZ$183
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About the area

Santa Margherita Ligure

Located in Santa Margherita Ligure, this bed & breakfast is in the city centre and near the beach. Santa Margherita Ligure Castle and Villa Durazzo are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bagni Rosa and Bagni Sirena. Scoglio dei Mille and Sestri Levante Bowling are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Villa Durazzo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Abbazia di San Girolamo al Monte di Portofino - Complesso Monumentale La Cervara - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Portofino Marina - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Aquarium of Genoa - 35 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Port of Genoa Cruise Ship Terminal - 35 min drive - 36.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station - 18 min walk
  • Genoa (GOA-Cristoforo Colombo) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè del Borgo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Il Patio - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Il Delfino - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria dal Baffo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ristorante Antonio - ‬8 min walk

About this property

PRETTY COTTAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN IN NATURE IN SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE - B & B

A dip in the green

Little House 'A Grigoa is located in the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino 5 km and 3 km from the toll of Rapallo.
It is immersed in 360 ° in the green, in a large lawn interrupted by olive and fruit trees, surrounded by silence, in a private area.
Unique for its proximity to the city center, the beach can be reached in a ten-minute walk, and the San Siro district at 200 meters offers all commercial services, including the bus stop of the line. In the same area, once a week, on a Friday, there is the characteristic market to see its stalls.
It is completely independent from the main body of the building, even in outer space.

Newly built, independent heating, lighting, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, TV, DVD and CD player, 4 beds.
It consists of a large piece, fully furnished with a large kitchen, a fridge-freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, bathroom with shower, bidet, vanity with sink, washing machine, iron and ironing board.
Outdoor area with table and umbrella and deckchairs.
There is a private car park adjacent to the property.

S. Margherita Ligure, "Pearl of the Gulf Tigullio" is a resort for a refined tourism; for those who like to walk in the green is the starting point for excursions to the regional park of Monte di Portofino, in a unique environment between the sky and the sea, with views breathtaking; lovers dives can instead enjoy the beauty of the underwater world that offers the Protected Marine Area of ​​Portofino.


Cristina and Nicola will be happy to welcome you to their B & B, available to provide helpful tips for your holiday.

Amenities

Breakfast included
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smokers can smoke outside.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT010054C2SG6B4DGD

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is PRETTY COTTAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN IN NATURE IN SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE - B & B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PRETTY COTTAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN IN NATURE IN SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE - B & B?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRETTY COTTAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN IN NATURE IN SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE - B & B?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PRETTY COTTAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN IN NATURE IN SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE - B & B located?

Located in the heart of Santa Margherita Ligure, this bed & breakfast is within a 15-minute walk of Portofino Regional Park and Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa. Santa Margherita Ligure Castle and Bagni Helios are also within 1 mile (2 km). Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino Station is 18 minutes by foot.

PRETTY COTTAGE WITH LARGE GARDEN IN NATURE IN SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE - B & B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JEFFREY T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pretty Cottage in Santa Margherita Ligure

The Ligurian sea is beautiful and this little cottage had everything we needed including a nice breakfast each day of yogurt, cereal, coffee, tea, fruit, toast, and pastries. Maria Cristina was a fabulous hostess and helped us find the train and bus stations, gave us local maps and restaurant recommendations. We would recommend this place again. Linda and Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Niek S., Halsteren

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect in every way!

The apartment of Cristina & Nicola is well situated just outside the center, so it’s quiet and you have a great overview over SML. The apartment is very comfortable and there is everything you possibly need. Otherwise Cristina will get it for you, ‘cause she is the most kind and considerate host you can have. It’s a great place to spend your holiday!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jules N.

Beautiful little cottage in a large garden.

We had a wonderful holiday in this little cottage in a quit surrounding near the center of Santa Margherita Ligure. The center of the town and the beach can be reached by foot within 15 minutes. The cottage was very clean and equipped with everything you need. Cristina and Nicola are very friendly and make sure you get everything you wish. We really enjoyed our stay there and can recommend this lovely cottage for sure. Thanks a lot for your hospitality Cristina and Nicola , we wish you all the best . Jules and Ellen Notermans
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

A Beautiful And Tranquil Accomodation

We have stayed in many holiday accommodations but this is by far the best, everything is as stated in the property description. I was a little concerned about finding the casetta especially as I had to drive through Santa Marghertia in the peak of the holiday season,but the directions that Christina gave me were easy to follow and we arrived at the casetta with no problems. The owners Christina And Nicola met us on arrival they were very helpful, friendly and accommodating but discrete, it was advised that we could call upon them at any time for advise or help, in fact I mentioned that I liked croissant with cream and where was the best place to buy them, the next two mornings Nicola brought us some from two different bakeries so we could decide which were the best, how is that for customer service. The property was everything you could wish for, clean comfortable and with all mod cons, even air conditioning. The garden was spacious with a table and parasol for eating alfresco and sunbeds and parasol for relaxing. It is only a sort walk to the shops (5 mins) and 10 mins to the seafront. If you are looking for a beautiful and relaxing holiday accommodation look no further this has got to be one of the best, and to cap it all Christina and Nicola are wonderful and friendly hosts, we will definitely be back. ken (Angelo) and Ronnie Stout
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Les H.

Lovely holiday accomodation in garden setting

In the 18 years we've been driving to Italy this cottage is one of the most beautiful holiday accommodations we have stay in. The cottage cleanliness is exemplary, the owner Christina & her husband Nicola are 2 very friendly & personable people who can't do enough for you. Christina's English is very good ( much better than my Italian ), she provided us with lots of information on where to go & see, Nicola provided us with vegetables from his garden for our meals in. The cottage has everything needed, cooker & grill, microwave, fridge, dishwasher plus all the cooking utensils needed. It also has air conditioning if needed, we're finding aircon more welcome as we get older ( I'm 65 & my wife 64), the same with sunbeds. The cottage gardens are beautiful, private & quiet with sunbeds & parasol. Santa Margherita sea front is a 10 minute walk with all its bars & cafes, there are quite few you walk past on the way from the cottage so plenty of choice. There are 3 or 4 supermarkets & bakeries in the near vicinity of the cottage. The cottage is perfect holiday accommodation, we would recommend staying there to anyone. Thank you Christina & Nicola, you were lovely to talk to, we had a great time & your cottage + gardens really are as beautiful ( if not more so ) than the website photographs. (Ps we arrived Calais 6pm Tuesday 30th June & found the port closed due to industrial action, we escaped France on Wednesday 1st July via Dunkirk & DFDS. That's another tale but it all adds to the adventure of continental motoring holidays) Les & Beryl Hill Wigan Lancashire England

10/10 Excellent

Antje H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schönes Häuschen

toller einwöchiger Aufenthalt in S.Margherita. Das Häuschen liegt zentral, aber trotzdem sehr ruhig. Die Stadt, der Hafen und Bahnhof sind bequem zu Fuß erreichbar. Die Wanderwege gehen direkt von der Unterkunft aus. Tolle Unterkunft für Paare, für Familien wirds etwas eng.....Sehr nette und freundliche Gastgeber. Jederzeit wieder...
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beatrix H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhaft!

Die "casetta" ist ein Traum. Umgeben von Olivenbäumen und nur 5 Minuten von der Stadt entfernt-so eine schöne Ruhe nach den Ausflügen in der Umgebung. Die Lage ist wunderbar. Die Stadt ist direkt zu Fuß zu erreichen, Bäcker, Cafés, Bus, Zug, Meer, Strand.... Es braucht kein Auto. Kein Lärm nur fröhliches Vogelgezwitscher ist uns in unserem Aufenthalt begegnet. Die Vermieter sind super nett und herzlich. Sie haben uns jede Menge schöner Tipps gegeben, was man in der Umgebung alles machen kann und wie (schöne Wandertouren,...)... Die Wohnung ist super sauber und wird regelmäßig gereinigt. Diese Ferienwohnung kann an Ruhesuchende wärmstens empfohlen werden. Giulia-wir kommen gern wieder 😊.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toller Aufenthalt bei Cristina und Nicola

Wir hatten eine tolle Woche mit unserer kleinen Tochter und es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Sehr zu empfehlen und wir kommen auf jeden Fall und gerne wieder !
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karl-Josef H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a dream

dear christina, dear nicola it was an indescribably beautiful vacation in your little caseta. We have never experienced anything like this in your beautiful country in all the years. Please both stay as you are and many of your guests will be delighted. We'll be back, if not next year, then one year later. Stay healthy until next time. A big hug to you both from me and Petra. Karl e Petra
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francesco B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felicissimi

Ottimo, un angolo di Paradiso.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline K., Soest, The Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Geweldig !

We hebben van het boeken van het verblijf, de communicatie met Cristina, het verblijf zelf allemaal genoten !! De accomodatie gaf ons alle gelegenheid te doen waar wij van houden : relaxen bij het huis met een boek op de heerlijke ligbedjes , wandelen naar ‘downtown’ op een paar minuten afstand , wandelen naar Portofino op anderhalf uur lopen ( de afstand was misschien niet zo ver maar door de vele stops om te genieten van de uitzichten duurde het toch anderhalf uur !) maar ook de trein naar Camogli of Cinque Terre nemen kan allemaal bijzonder makkelijk ! Kortom voor ons een TOP verblijf van 5 nachten. Dank Cristina & Nicola !!

10/10 Excellent

Rafael G., Lausanne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très jolie maisonnette à proximité de Santa Margherita

La maisonnette est située un peu à l'extérieur de Santa Margherita, ce qui permet de profiter du calme depuis sa terrasse, tout en étant proche du centre (20 minutes à pied jusqu'à la mer). L'intérieur est bien entretenu et la cuisine est très bien équipée! Les propriétaires nous ont donné des conseils (et cartes, flyers) pour les différentes activités à réaliser aux alentours! Nous avons passé un séjour très agréable et y reviendrons avec plaisir!

10/10 Excellent

Andreas V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekter Urlaub

Sehr, nette, aufmerksame, freundliche Gastgeber. Sehr schönes, sauberes, ruhig gelegenes Ferienhäuschen, mit tollem Garten und Terrasse. Parkplatz am Haus. Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet was man braucht. In wenigen Minuten zu Fuß erreicht man das Stadtzentrum und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Wir haben eine perfekte Urlaubswoche erlebt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Walter S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super Urlaubsdomizil

Ein wirklich schöner Rückzugsort wenn man Ligurien entdecken möchte. Schöner Garten, saubere Unterkunft, und vor allem sehr sehr nette Gastgeber. Einfach zum Wohlfühlen!
Stayed 10 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alan B.

Wonderful!

We were welcomed, looked after and practically advised about absolutely anything we needed by the most caring couple who own this little, but perfectly formed, cabin in their garden. The cabin has parking and is in a large garden close to the main house (but not overlooked). It has everything and more that we expected for our stay and is beautifully decorated. Positioned just outside of the centre of the town of Santo Margherita Ligure but an easy 10 minute walk to the centre of the town for any reasonably mobile person (just a steep incline on the last few minutes coming back from town). Good restaurants 5 minutes away, excellent walking is accessed to anywhere on the Portafino peninsular. An idyllic retreat provided by a lovely couple.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Corinne D.

bellissima casetta - calorosa accoglienza

Una casetta tranquilla e molto bella. Una familia accogliente e generosa. Ancora grazie di tutto. Si raccomanda la casetta a grigoa... ad occhi chiusi.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

Perfekt!

Die wunderschöne kleine Casetta liegt in perfekter Lage in wunderschöner Umgebung. In dem Garten haben wir 20 Olivenbäume gezählt, einen Zitronenbaum, einen Orangenbaum etc... Himmlische Ruhe.... Das Haus war supersauber und sehr liebevoll für unseren Empfang vorbereitet. Wir haben dort wunderschöne Stunden und einen wirklich traumhaften Urlaub verbracht und werden auf jeden Fall nächstes Jahr wiederkommen. Die lieben Gastgeber Cristina und Nicola mit ihren Kindern waren absolut herzlich und wir haben sie direkt in unsere Herzen geschlossen. Unser kleiner Sohn durfte mit den Tieren spielen und fragt uns inzwischen täglich, wann wir wieder nach Italien fahren. Rundum ein wunderschöner Urlaub in perfekter Unterkunft mit sehr liebevollen und herzlichen Vermietern, die wir auf diesem Wege ganz herzlich grüßen möchten. Liebe Cristina, lieber Nicola, liebe Familie, vielen Dank für einen traumhaften Urlaub!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marion K.

Perfekt!!!

Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Urlaub in perfekter Location! Traumhafte Lage, superschönes Haus, sehr, sehr sauber, und unfassbar liebe und herzliche Vermieter. Wir alle haben uns direkt zu Hause gefühlt. Unser kleiner Sohn durfte mit den Tieren spielen und fragt täglich, wann wir wieder hin fahren... Wir werden auf jeden Fall erneut die wunderschöne Casetta buchen... Dear Cristina, dear Nicola, dear Family , Thank you so mich for this wonderful Holiday... We miss you ! Many greetings and a Big hug!!! Marion, Michael and Lenni
Stayed 11 nights in May 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Walburga J.

Paradies auf Erden

Wir haben hier unser kleines Paradies gefunden und den erholsamsten Urlaub seit 10 Jahren verbracht. Der neue und sehr gepflegte Bungalow liegt inmitten eines großen Gartens mit Oliven- und Obstbäumen und von der Terasse genießt man eine herrlich weite Aussicht und eine himmliche Ruhe. Das Haus ist komplett ausgestattet mit Geschirrspüler, Waschmaschine, Wäscheständer und Klammern,Toaster und Wasserkocher, Backofen und großem Kühlschrank, bequemen Betten, gemütliche Essecke, schönes Bad..., wir haben in den drei Wochen Aufenthalt nichts vermisst. Der Kontakt mit den Vermietern war schon vor dem Urlaub sehr freundlich und hilfreich. Die Vermieter, Cristina und Nicola mit ihren drei großen Kindern, haben uns sehr herzlich empfangen und sich rührend um unser Wohlergehen gekümmert, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Wir haben viel über Land, Leute und die Küche Liguriens erfahren und eine Menge Tipps für Unternehmungen bekommen. Ein kurzer Fußweg führt zum Zentrum San Siro, wo Läden und Restaurants zu finden sind, ebenso eine Bushaltestelle (für 1,80€ kann man bequem die Nachbarorte erreichen, erspart sich die Parkplatzsuche sowie die Parkgebühren). Der Strand mit der wunderschönen Promenade und den Anlegestellen der Personenschifffahrt erreicht man in ca. 15 Minuten. Es gibt eine Menge Einzelhandelsgeschäfte, schicke Boutiquen sowie erstklassige Restaurants. Die Region eignet sich für Wassersportler ebenso wie für Wanderer oder einfach nur zum Relaxen. Wir fahren im September wieder hin, weil wir noch längst nicht alles von diesem schönen Landstrich gesehen haben. Absolut empfehlenswert!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maddalena M.

Bellissima casetta immersa nella pace degli ulivi

La casetta è semplicemente perfetta: bella, accogliente, pulitissima e fornita di tutti i comfort. Appena arrivati è bastato sistemare i vestiti per essere già pronti a godersi la vacanza! Abbiamo trovato utilissimi gli elettrodomestici forniti che hanno reso il nostro soggiorno ancora più riposante e sereno. Lo spazio esterno è ampio e molto curato. Il tavolo permette di pranzare all'esterno godendosi una vista mozzafiato sulle colline e gli ulivi di Santa Margherita. I proprietari sono gentilissimi e molto disponibili e ci hanno aiutato a rendere la vacanza serena e piacevole con la loro presenza discreta e generosa. Consigliatissima sia a giovani che a famiglie!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catharina v., Loenen aan de Vecht

So much hospitality

We had a wonderful stay here with our two teenage children. The description and photographs are representing exactly the situation, so everything was according to our expectation. The owner, Christina, takes any extra step needed to ensure satisfied guests while at the same time ensuring the utmost privacy. The house is perfectly equipped and the fact that linen/ towels are included is very convenient. The price/ quality relation is excellent. Truly very recommended. Just one thing: parking in this region in August is virtually impossible so we chose to take the 10 minute walk to Sta Margherita as much as possible. It is a steep walk however, so one needs to be in a good enough physical condition.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna T., Monza, Italy

Una vacanza tranquilla immersi nel verde..

I proprietari dell'immobile, Maria Cristina e Nicola, sono molto gentili, simpatici e disponibili per ogni esigenza..oltre le aspettative. La "casetta" è molto carina, nuova e fornita di tutto l'occorrente che pare di essere a casa propria. Il giardino, che io chiamo "oasi" è molto grazioso e ben curato, con alberi da frutta e erbe da poter cogliere per fare tisane digestive.. Un angolo di quiete e relax molto apprezzato quando si è stanchi del caos del centro cittadino.. La discesa per il mare è anche utile per chi come me fa una vita sedentaria . Lo consiglio a parenti e amici. Pensiamo di tornarci, anche magari per qualche week end,
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora M.

Una bellissima vacanza a Santa Margherita

L'abitazione è accogliente e spaziosa, la famiglia è simpatica e disponibile. Bellissima vacanza in un posto tranquillo a pochi minuti dal lungomare. Consigliatissimo sia per famiglie che per giovani.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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A WONDERFUL FIND, A GREAT HOLIDAY!!

Upon arrival we were greeted by the charming and lovely Bozzo family who immediately welcomed us in true italian style with warmth and generosity. Nothing was too much trouble for the owners Nico and Cristina Whilst they were very discreet, but they were there to offer excellent local advice and help, should we require The cottage is beautifully appointed with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable holiday. In our case we spent 17 wonderful days there (24 July - 10th August 2013) and wanted for nothing the entire time. It was immaculately clean and has the added bonus of being located in a private, gated domaine. The cottage being totally detached, is totally surrounded by garden and is very, very quiet indeed We slept and relaxed so well the entire time. Cristina provided a brand new barbecue, for our use, which was great to just sit, chill & relax in the lovely cottage garden rich with fruit & olives trees. Giving us the added option to barbecue the fantastic local produce! The beautiful views of the surrounding countryside are truly gorgeous, yet the cottage is located only 5 minutes walk from the main town of Santa Margherita Ligure. (SML) The beaches are around a 10 - 15 minute walk from the cottage There are also many restaurants and shops literally at the bottom of the road where the cottage is located. Which was a pleasant surprise! On our evening of arrival as we were starving and found that the restaurant, only a few minutes walk away, called La Madia, provided a delicious and reasonably priced dinner . In fact there is a path from behind the cottage leading straight up into the hills with amazing views over the Sea and local countryside and it is possible to walk right over to Portofino (this is a proper hike for serious walkers only) But like us, as the weather was really hot during our stay) you can walk for as little or as long as you wish and discover wonderful sights The local surrounding towns and villages have so much unspoilt, true Italian beauty & charm like Camogli, Chiavari, Sestri Levante, Paraggi and Portofino etc ….. But SML is also totally charming, with it's interesting boutiques, many, many delicious, reasonably priced restaurants, popular bars and is rich with charismatic Italian charm and atmosphere Thank you Cristina, Nico, Marco, Julia & Cara for everything. We had just the most wonderful holiday and will definitely return We highly recommend this truly lovely place in a heartbe