Entire Apartment
Escape to Tranquility in a Romantic Woodland Retreat for 2
Trastanello, Liguria, IT
2 guests
1 bedroom
1 bed
1 bathroom
Vegetarian Kitchen
Meet Your Host
Jackie
Liguria, Italy · Joined June 2023
We are a Mancunian couple now living in Liguria. We have a range of rustic accommodations available for holiday rental. We are life long vegetarians, and I’m a chef and write vegan cook books. Lee and I love to grow, cook and eat local produce and seek out the best of local vegan and vegetarian food. We enjoy hosting guests with the same passion for plant forward produce, outdoor lifestyle and nature.
My Lifestyle
Eat well, move well & breathe well
Fun Facts About Me
Love snorkelling & wild swimming First vegetarian cook ever to make to it to the UK Masterchef final Wrote award winning cook book Vegan Street Food
Hobbies & Interests
Street food and cooking vegan food
Favorite Quote
This too shall pass
Amenities
Everything to make you feel at home
Refrigerator
Heat
Oven
Hot water
Stove
Wifi / Internet
Coffee / tea
Vegan breakfast
Vegan snacks
Cookware
Large salad bowls
Desk / workspace
Essentials (towels, sheets, soap, toilet paper and pillows)
Garden
Kitchen
Meditation / yoga space
Balcony
Private entrance
Free parking on premises
Additional Services
Extras your host offers
Meal Preparation
Cooking Classes
Overview
Capacity
2 guests
Booking
Request to book
Kitchen
Vegetarian
Minimum stay
2 nights
Maximum stay
30 nights
Check-in
From 3PM
Booking window
12 months
Weekly discount
10% off (7+ nights)
Monthly discount
10% off (28+ nights)
Sleeping Arrangements
Where guests will sleep
King
1 bed
Neighborhood
Getting around the area
We have lots of local info to share with guests, from vegan & veg friendly restaurants and cafes, to secret swimming spots and forest walks.
Neighborhood map
Location
Trastanello, Liguria, IT
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Guest Reviews
What guests say after staying
4.8
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About This Space
A closer look at the stay
About
Escape to tranquility in this Ligurian coastal mountain retreat. Newly refurbished in 2021, this cosy rural stone ‘rustico’ cottage sits atop the dense forested valleys and uppermost edge of a tiny Medieval village. South facing property with several private terraces to enjoy uninterrupted views & sunbathing. Only 1/2hr from the coast, this cottage has modern & traditional comforts. Easy access to the stunning Italian Riviera, as well as exploring local sights and gourmet experiences nearby.
The space
Cozy and romantic stone house in the Ligurian coastal foothills with a stunning panoramic view. Nestled at the top of a small, friendly village, this accommodation is immersed in nature, amongst olive trees and vineyards and is a peaceful place to relax and unwind, surrounded by woodlands full of wild birds & animals. Great place for yoga & meditation (including private terraces & meadowland yoga platform), hiking, walking, mountain biking, and road cycling. There are many great local routes both immediately around the property and many more within a short drive. The place has a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, fluffy cotton towels, high quality mattress and cotton bedding, dressing gowns, complimentary eco-bathroom products, etc so you will feel comfortable and at home. This refurbished tiny house consists of: - Well equipped kitchen & living room - Bedroom with Ikea bamboo large queen bed and high quality mattress, side tables, shelving, clothes rail & sofa chair. - Bathroom with shower, mandi-style bath, toilet & sink - Two large outdoor private terraces with uninterrupted views : Dining terrace with outdoor table & chairs : Private sun terrace with sun loungers - Technology terrace (WiFi linked seating on shady rear terrace) Guests can also enjoy a complimentary WELCOME BASKET on arrival containing homegrown veg, herbs & fruit (seasonal), local bread, olive oil & biscotti, homemade jam, English tea and Italian coffee. Breakfast basket replenished in request. SAFETY UPDATE: Our guests can be assured that we are taking extra care to ensure all frequently touched surfaces are thoroughly disinfected throughout the property between guest stays. We employ a professional cleaner and use anti-viral cleaning products and steam cleaning for floors, kitchen and bathroom. Guest Access Private & village terraces, garden and adjacent meadows (available for additional camping). Guests can help themselves to abundant vegetables and fruit when in season, and have two outdoor dining areas, including one situated on idyllic sunset terrace. Wifi is available on upper terrace by the main house (where there’s a small table and chairs to sit in shade & comfortably access wifi). There’s an intermittent signal on the rustico dining terrace. PLEASE BE ADVISED there is no WiFi available inside the rustico/cottage. Check in from 15.00 pm Check out by 10.30 am Flexible check in and check out, ONLY with advance notice in low season. From June to Sept flexible check-in and check-out are usually not possible due to cleaning schedule.
The kitchen
Well equipped kitchen & living room with sink, granite surfaces, range of utensils, pans, modern 5 ring gas stove with oven, plus traditional log burning cooking stove & oven, dining table and chairs, drawers, fridge freezer, hot and cold running water.
Other things to note
We have a large friendly dog. The wifi can be variable and us only available outside the property. The location is very isolated and quiet, and 10 min drive from nearest shops and town.
Safety Features
Ensuring your safety first
Smoke detector
Carbon monoxide detector
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Cancellations
Clear expectations if plans change
Strict
Cancel up to 7 days before your trip and get a 50% refund minus service fees back.
House Rules
Shared expectations for the stay
Not suitable for children (2-12 years)
Companion animals allowed
No parties or events
Long-term stays allowed
Vegetarian cooking / food storage allowed

