La Vigna 1

Description from the manager

You will find Casa La Vigna surrounded by vineyards marking the entrance to the small Ligurian mountain town of Gazzelli. The holiday apartment comprises a large kitchen/living room with sofa bed, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. For relaxing and socializing there is a terrace as well generous garden seating. From Gazzelli, there are a multitude of hiking and biking trails for you to explore, traversing a profusion of olive groves, and eventually leading - if you are adventurous enough - all the way into the Alpine foothills. And - should you decide that you can no longer resist the excellent wine or the healthy olive oil of the r...egion, you'll be welcome to buy these direct from the local farmers to your heart's delight.

The ancient town of Chiusanico lies on a ridge, where oak and chestnut woods alternate with hills covered with olive groves. According to a tradition that is corroborated by some researchers, this was the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, although there is no general agreement among historians.

During mediaeval times, Chiusanico was the main centre in the Monte Arosio territory, which was dominated by the Clavesana family.Some portals and buildings at Castello date back to the thirteenth century, such as the single-nave church of San Lorenzo. The church of Santo Stefano dates from later times and still has some splendid eighteenth-century polychrome marble work; it was rebuilt in neo-classical style by the architect Gaetano Cantoni. Inside the church, you can admire a painting of Santo Stefano by Giulio De Rossi (1579).

The masterpiece of Chiusanico, however, is to be found in the parish church of Gazzelli: this is a priceless painting attributed to Domenico Piola showing the Virgin Mary visiting Elisabeth (early seventeenth century).

Picturesque mountain town nestled in between vineyards and olive groves. In Gazzelli is a wonderful "Visitation", who was painted by Domenico Piola. She was originally painted for the pilgrimage church Madonna degli Angeli, which lies somewhat isolated south of the town, but is now to be seen in the church San Andrea.Read more

Additional Location Information

Picturesque mountain town nestled in between vineyards and olive groves. In Gazzelli is a wonderful "Visitation", who was painted by Domenico Piola. She was originally painted for the pilgrimage church Madonna degli Angeli, which lies somewhat isolated south of the town, but is now to be seen in the church San Andrea.

Large Pool for shared use
Degustation ( meal) offered from the owner

> Vineyard "La Rocca di San Nicolao"
> Small local winegrowers
> Olive oil for sale
> Distance to the beach: about 12 km
> Distance to restaurant: about 5 km

Location Type Mountain, Rural, Town

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

Prices are on request.
Extra costs may apply.
Heating costs are charged by use.
Minimal rental duration: 7 nights.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• tommy
  Manchaster

  beautiful place

  Left on 04/19/2013 for a stay in June 2012
  
  

  The owners were great hosts, and kept the place lovely and tidy. There was plenty of entertainment in games, example, table tennis, bowls, table football, barbecue and swimming pool.
  
  

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