”The Cottage” belonging to Donata and Claudio is set in the beautiful garden of the main house, full of rare roses and beautiful flowers typical of the Mediterranean. It offers a spectacular the view from the terrace overlooking the Gulf of La Spezia, Lerici and the Apuan Alps. The cottage, (30 sqm.), comprises of a large main room with a double bed and an extra single bed, Sattelite TV, a pellet stove (in case it gets cooler), kitchen with fridge, oven, electric cooker and bathroom with a shower. On the front terrace, there is a cozy sunny seating area. Breakfast can be provided upon request. The ferry for Portovenere, Cinque Terre (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Monterosso) and Palmaria Island is just 5 minutes drive away. The famous Versilia and Forte dei Marmi is a 40 min drive away. Especially likely to appeal to keen walkers the CAI path no. 23 , in front of our house to Riomaggiore runs in front of the house. Riomaggiore is the first village of the Cinque Terre from where you can return by train. Within a 4 hours walk you can reach Portovenere from where you can return by bus. The Cinque Terre is just 7 minutes train ride. WHERE WE ARE: 4 km from the Central Railway Station of La Spezia. 6 km. from the La Spezia A15 motorway. HOW TO GET THERE: From the motorway exit please follow the signs to CENTER and PORTOVENERE, then follow the signs to GENOVA SS 1 (main roads are numbered in Italy) for approx. 5 KM. After the crossroad of VIA AMENDOLA and VIA GARIBALDI, go straight on following the signs towards GENOVA until the crossroad with VIA PARODI on the left. After 200 mt you have arrived. "The cottage" offers the opportunity to relax surrounded by nature. Feel free to walk in our garden or just relax on our large terrace. A stay in our cottage is perfect for guests who love to be in natural sourroundings by the sea and enjoy spectacular views from the mountains to the sea.