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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 required for transport to and from this property

I am a journalist and publisher with a long-standing love of Italy and I've been visiting this part of Liguria for many years, always with great passion for the countryside, the sea and of course the wonderful people. I live in London but visit the Veneto, Liguria and the south of Italy whenever I can.

This is an area which many people call an undiscovered paradise, and the house in in a quiet and secluded location. There are only a few houses in the small village, no shops or cafes, and the garden is in the olive groves, unspoilt and private. The terrain rises quite sharply from the cost, all the way to the Alpes Maritime in France, and of course there is skiing in winter, on both sides of the border. The Italian villages were based largely on the olive industry, still very important, and thousands of terraces were built in C15 and C16 on which the trees were planted.

The views, the countryside, the stone built houses and the peaceful environment are unique. But nearby are lovely seaside towns and beaches, Porto Maurizio dating from Roman times. The countryside is sparsely populated, more so as you move inland, and the natural environment is carefully protected and appreciated by local people.