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Beautiful flat in medieval village with amazing views, free wifi and parking

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Point of interest

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8151 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Pigna, (IM)i
  • Pigna Church Tower
    2 min walk
  • Pigna River Falls
    19 min walk
  • Castle of Dolceacqua
    14 min drive
  • Nice (NCE-Cote d'Azur)
    85 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful flat in medieval village with amazing views, free wifi and parking

Think of long lazy summer days, spent in a haze of late breakfasts at the village coffee bar just next door, cappuccino, freshly squeezed orange juice and mouth watering pastries or a lovely piece of fresh focaccia stuffed with ham and cheese to start your day.
Take some home cooked vegetable pie and filled foccaccia to the beach with you or to the local water holes for bathing, within walking distance. Then when you come home take a long cool drink or a glass of wine onto the balcony with you and watch the beautiful surroundings and locals going about their business, meander down to the pizzeria for an alfresco dinner and take in one of the local dances. Collect the kids from the sports field where they have been having fun with the local children in a wonderfully safe atmosphere. The apartment is big enough for two families of 4 to be comfortable if you fancy a holiday with friends or family.

The apartment is south facing and very large, all on one floor on the second floor of a three floor building in the heart of the village but on the road leading to he piazza so great for people watching on the long balcony.
The kitchen is large and well equipped for an easy holiday.
Master bedroom with an en suite WC & wardrobe, one bedroom with double bed & shelves, one bedroom with bunk beds & cupboard, and one bedroom with twin beds & shelves - in total 8 sleeping spaces. There is a big bathroom with bath and shower, wc, bidet and sink.
Large living room with a bed sofa and a chaise-long, TV & TV table with DVD/CD player, opening onto the balcony overlooking the village. Separate dining room with table and 6 chairs with balcony door / entrance to the big terrace and beautiful views of the village for beautiful dinners at home with your family and friends.

All linen and towels are supplied, plus beach towels.

The apartment overlooks a small children's park and the village and is south facing. The apartment was refurbished and redecorated totally at the beginning of this year.
There are deck chairs and two small tables and 4 chairs on the balcony to enjoy the views and a glass of wine after a lazy day in the sun.

About the village Pigna: Pigna is a small friendly village with inhabitants of around 800, hosting more people in the summer with families that have holiday homes. We have a big sports field and new tennis courts, a 5 aside football pitch and a lovely new playground for children only 5 min walk from the apt. We have a really good pizzeria and restaurant where they have live music on the weekends, we have an ice cream parlour and two other restaurants. We have a bank and a post office, a hairdresser, a doctors surgery, a bank, a petrol station in fact anything you may need for a relaxing holiday. You can walk to the mountain streams & water holes to keep cool in the summer or you can go to the beach which is 17 minutes away and enjoy a lovely glass of wine on the balcony at the end of the day, and getting ready for a relaxing evenin out in the village maybe at one of the local dances.
Pigna is a great base for a walking holiday or for sightseeing, we have trekking paths for the amateur and for the seasoned walker, something for everyone. Around Pigna you have many beautiful natural mountain streams to dip into during hot summer days, and astonishing nature with fruits like kiwi and lemons growing on wild trees. Pigna also inhabits many local Italians which means food, coffee and wine is offered to great quality - but also low prices.

Children: The apartment is ideal for children as it is all on one floor, no stairs, so they are safe to run around and play without getting in anyone's way.
There is a small playground within view of the apartment and a really large playing fields and childrens playground so they can run around to their hearts content.
Please check the feedback, those placed by owner have been taken from the guest book in the apartment.

Pigna has 3 small grocery shops selling everything plus local produce. We have a great pizzeria, a wine bar, an ice cream parlour and a teashop making fresh pastries and cakes, a bank, a post office, a petrol station, a famous family run restaurant where the food just keeps coming and a 4 star Spa Hotel all within walking distance of the apartment.
There is also a local bar that opens at 5 until whenever for the younger members of the family, so if you have teenagers that are being almost dragged along on the family holiday, this is where they will have the greatest time.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Pigna Church Tower. Breakfast (surcharge) is available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the apartment.
  • The apartment offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Onsite recreation includes tennis courts and a playground
  • Steps from Pigna Church Tower and Piazza XX Settembre

Property manager

Allavena

Languages

Danish, English, French, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Music library
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Boating on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1625 sq ft (151 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Beautiful flat in medieval village with amazing views, free wifi and parking Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marko V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect apartment for the family
Beautiful apartment in the middle of medieval city Pigna. Pigna peaceful little town, only 20 min away from Ligurian coast. It is also perfect location for mountain hiking and nature exploration.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H., Amsterdam

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal spot for cyclists, walkers and nature lovers
The Casa Dolcevita is a spacious, 4 bedroom apartment in the centre of the steep hillside village of Pigna. With all basic amenities, it provides a great base camp for exploring Pigna and the local river valley districts of Imperia. The village of Pigna is - apart from a new parking area - an ‘unpimped’ Ligurian village, with a couple of little bars, alimentari and restaurants that will offer all you need. Not a spot for nightlife, which suited our three generations just fine. The main attractions of Pigna are: * its location on one of the main pro cyclist training routes in region. Professional and good amateur climbers can be seen whizzing through the village, sometimes stopping off at Fabio’s fabulous pasticceria Desire deRoy for a drink. * the nearby natural rock pools where one can jump and slide from rocks into mountain streams (there are no local swimming pools: a large nearby resort spa centre closed some years ago and its listed offerings are no longer available) * the surrounding mountains and valleys provide for a range of reasonably well marked tracks and trails that wind through lovely natural and farm landscapes.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Johanne U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nydelig landsbyperle
Romslig og sjarmerende leilighet midt i en liten italiensk fjellandsby som har alt du trenger, små lokale dagligvarebutikker, restauranter, pizzeria, gelateria, apotek og pub. Gåavstand til avkjølende badekulper. Trenger du noe mer for å nyte det gode liv i Italia?
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T., Dakar, Senegal

Lovely apartment, charming area, attentive owner
My family and I just returned from spending a wonderful Christmas in Pigna. The apartment is large, clean and comfortable. We were surprised to find a beautiful & dramatic natural waterfall next to the bedroom windows coming down from the mountain - apparently its there when its been raining, though we had lovely weather the week we were there. The beds were very cosy! The kitchen has all the basics and we cooked excellent meals with the locally acquired ingredients. The village is lovely & historic and one can walk extensively through it and up to a mountain top; there is an ancient church where we attended Midnight Mass and felt welcome. A car is essential and from Pigna, one can day trip to the French Riviera, or visit nearby towns Sanremo, Ventimiglia, Apricale, Dolceaqua. Neil responded to all our queries promptly and gave us great advice. A great winter getaway - would love to go back in another season! Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

André H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafte Umgebung !!!
Die Wohnung war optimal in der Ortsmitte gelegen. Die Wohnung war Landestypisch einfach und schön. Der morgendliche Ausblick auf das ligurische Grün war traumhaft. Die Pizzeria im Ort war für uns DIE Anlaufstelle. Sehr freundlich und super lecker :-) Die Kinder konnten zudem auch alleine zum Einkaufen losgeschickt werden, alles sehr unkompliziert und so herrlich einfach :-)
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay in Pigna
It was a wonderful holiday in a marvellous region. We have spent a relaxing week in the Appartement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Sanna H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Pigna
Apartment had basics. The building was old and characteristic, note that there's no aircon or fans so during summer gets hot easily. Location was excellent for travellers seeking peaceful and beautiful scenery, nature and history.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Berge, Bäche und Meer
Unser Aufenthalt war wunderbar. Die Kommunikation mit Jane und Neil hat gut geklappt. Die Unterlagen in der Wohnung zur Erkundigung der näheren Umgebung waren sehr hilfreich. Einzig das WLAN hat nicht funktioniert. Aber alles in allem ein wunderbarer Urlaub.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brigitte B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a great little town
We had a great time. The flat is big enough for bedrooms to be spread so everyone had their own space and intimacy. The common area was big enough for 6 adults and 2 kids. The owners were very responsive and very helpful. We also loved Pina with lovely people and good restaurants. The river IS cold but so pretty. And the beach is only 30-45 min away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thanasie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk verblijf in Pigna
We hebben genoten in Pigna. Prachtig middeleeuws dorpje waar je echt tot rust kan komen. In 15-20 minuten ben je aan de kust bij Ventemiglia en Monaco ligt op 30 minuten rijden. Het appartement is echt prachtig met oude details. Het is prima koel gezien de dikke muren en zonder airco is het er toch prima uit te houden. Het is schoon en netjes en handdoeken e.d. Zijn beschikbaar. Wij waren er met een gezin van 4, maar met 6 of 8 personen lijkt het ook prima te kunnen. Echt een aanrader als verblijf als je de Italiaanse en Franse bloemenrivièra wilt bezoeken.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cornelius W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolle kleine Stadt
Wir waren 14 Tage in Pigna und haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Die Wohnung ist liebevoll eingerichtet und hat den typisch italienischen Charme. Ärgerlich war, dass die Therme die Coronazeit nicht überstanden hat und somit ein Besuch in der Therme nicht möglich war. Allerdings gibt es im Umfeld so viele schöne Wasserstellen, welche zum abkühlen einladen ;)
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastisch!
Wir haben wunderschöne zwei Wochen in der großen, charmanten Altbauwohnung verbracht. Besonders die Abende mit Blick auf das Dörfchen haben wir in vollen Zügen genossen. Ein Urlaub, bei dem man den Alltag eines italienischen Bergdorfes kennen- und lieben lernen kann. Vielen Dank für die schöne Zeit!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lydia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schönes Appartment im Herzen Pignas
Das Appartment ist schön und sehr geräumig, wie auf den Bildern dargestellt. Es liegt mitten in Pigna, ein kleines Lebensmittel- Geschäft und zwei Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nähe. In Pigna gibt es alles, was man zum Leben braucht. Vom Appartment aus kann man direkt loswandern. Das Meer ist 20 km entfernt, die Strecke dorthin etwas mühsam mit dem Auto. Zum Appartment gehört ein Garagenstellplatz, dieser ist Gold wert, weil die Parksituation schwierig ist. Die Kommunikation mit Neil war immer freundlich und unkompliziert. Er antwortet schnell. Insgesamt hatten wir einen sehr schönen und erholsamen Urlaub!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice stay in a spacious, well furnished flat
The flat was very big, airy and classily furnished with nice stone-tiled floors throughout. It's in a great spot on the hill in the middle of village, 20m from a nice bar, 50m from a food shop that had everything we needed for a week and 100m from the best pizza I had in years... Pigna is a great base for exploring the back country of the Ligurian Alps and the Riviera. We ate very well at the town pizzeria and the excellent restaurant next to the now defunct spa. We did some great mountain bike circuits in the hills behind Pigna but be ready for some very strenuous effort, the hills are very steep. Apricale is a great half day outing (a more touristy version of Pigna) with 3 great restaurants. Dolceacqua is very picturesque but completely spoilt by tourism so go at the very start of the day. And the highlight feature of the area is really the pools in the river nearby - paradise for swimming and cooling off from the heat (intense in August). They can be busy but noting like the beaches on the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Marie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Appartement avec belle vue dans petit village de montagne.illage
Nous avons beaucoup aimé cet appartement avec vue magnifique sur la montagne et le village. Celui-ci est charmant et est situé près de magnifiques rivières où on peut se baigner. Possibilité de belles balades dans le coin. Bonne pizzeria et glacier. Il y a 4 chambres mais pour manger c est difficile au-delà de 4, 5. Equipement assez simple mais fonctionnel. Un peu de moustique. Il y a maintenant du wifi mais trop faible et le réseau 4G l est aussi. La mer qui est a 30 minutes nous a moins plu que la montagne car assez bondée mais c est chouette d avoir la possibilité de faire les deux. Propriétaires très aidants à distance.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastischer Urlaub
Es war ein schöner Urlaub mit der ganzen Familie. Wir hatten einen tollen Aufenthalt in Pigna mit unseren 4 Kindern. Die Großen liefen sorgenfrei durchs Dorf ohne das man Angst um sie haben mussten. Die Gelateria im Ort ist nicht nur die beste im Ort, die Eigentümer sind auch super freundlich und zuvorkommend. Es gibt einige Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nähe, die alle super gutes und regionales Essen anbieten - Preise absolut fair!! Die Wohnung hatte alles was wir brauchten und war sehr schön und mit viel Liebe eingerichtet. Abends kann man den Tag auf dem Balkon ausklingen lassen, auf dem man einen tollen Blick auf Pigna hat. Wir kommen gerne wieder!! Nochmal großes Lob und Danke an Neil, der zuvorkommend und geduldig alle Fragen beantwortet hat, die wir hatten. Auch gab er zahlreiche Insider tips ;) Liebe Grüße
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

lara p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk ruim appartement
Heerlijk ruim appartement waar wij met onze 4 kinderen een week verbleven. Pigna en omgeving verkend, verkoeling gezocht in de nabijgelegen rivier en uitstapjes naar de kust gemaakt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Eva L.

sehr schöne Wohnung mit toller Atmosphäre
In dem idyllischen Bergdorf Pigna ist dies eine sehr schöne Wohnung mit toller Atmosphäre. Die Wohnung liegt sehr zentral und ist mit allem ausgestattet. Die Vermieter waren sehr hilfsbereit bei Fragen. Es hat alles wunderbar geklappt. Von Pigna aus sind verschiedenste Ausflüge möglich. Alles in allem ein schöner und erholsamer Aufenthalt.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Dorothee U.

Wunderschöne, luftige Wohnung
Wir haben mit unseren beiden Kindern (11,14) eine erholsame Woche in Pigna verbracht. Die Wohnung ist ideal gelegen als Ausgangspunkt für Wanderungen und für Entdeckungen an der Küste. Zwei kleine Lebensmittelgeschäfte, Restaurants und ein sensationell gutes Eiscafé (auch zum Frühstücken ideal!) sichern faule Lesetage. Die Wohnung ist sehr großzügig geschnitten, luftig, hell und mit Geschmack eingerichtet. Es hat uns an nichts gefehlt. Der Kontakt zum Vermieter war sehr nett. Danke, Neil, wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Mirjam S.

Goed
Leuk dorpsappartement met prachtig uitzicht. 8 slaapplekken maar kleine woonkamer en eetkamer, wij waren met zn 3-e dus geen probleem. Het ligt aan de dorpsweg waardoor vanaf 5:30u tot 1:00u autos en scooters onder je raam rijden. Niet echt stil dus
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lydia R., AMSTERDAM

Prachtig huis en omgeving
Na een hartelijk welkom van eigenaar Neil was het heerlijk vertoeven in zijn prachtige appartement. Vanaf het balkon heb je mooi uitzicht over het dorpje. We hebben leuke tips gekregen voor wandelingen en uitstapjes in de omgeving, zoals een mooie en spannende wandeling naar een bergtop bij Refugio Allavena, of heerlijke eten bij Sul Ponte. In de omgeving veel oude middeleeuwse dorpjes met poortjes, trappetjes en steegjes en overal idyllische valleitjes langs beekjes met bloemen en olijf- en fruitbomen. Heerlijke vakantie gehad, thanks Neil!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Christian v.

Naturnah, Italenisch, viel Platz
Sehr großes Apartment, einfacher Stiel, naturnah. Leider kein Abstellplatz für Motorräder. Buchen wir wieder!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verena T.

Sehr schöne und toll eingerichtete Wohnung in ruhigem Dorf
Wir haben zwei tolle Wochen in Pigna verbracht und waren abwechselnd am Meer und den Gumpen. Die Wohnung ist sehr gepflegt und der Vermieter sehr nett. Auch im August kann man hier ruhige Ferien verbringen abseits des Trubel am Meer. Super, wir kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Elke R.

Sehr empfehlenswert.
Sehr schöne Wohnung mit einem schönen Blick auf den Pittoresken Kern Pignas. Gute Ausstattung, lediglich eine Geschirrspülmaschine fehlt.

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Toppen!
En superfin lägenhet i urcharmiga Pigna. Lätt och trevlig kontakt med värdparet. I lägenheten fanns allt man behöver. Sängkläder, handdukar, köksartiklar, toapapper osv. På balkongen kunde vi sitta och följa byns händelser. Allt var rent, fint och prydligt. Stort och tillräckligt utrymme för två familjer. Pigna är litet och lugnt, utan att vara tråkig. Fina vandringsleder, härliga cykelvägar, för Italien lätta, fina bilvägar. Det enda som saknades var en pool i närheten, för de varmaste dagarna. SPA:t (Terme) var nedlagt. Men floden var underbar att bada i. Tusen tack för den här gången. / Linda Elieson m. familj (Sweden)
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017