Villa Spenser

La Spezia
Self-catering
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Per night
€600 - €1200
Per week
€4200 - €8400
Bedroom

5 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 8

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

A beautifully curated 1910 architect-designed summerhouse, filled with light and stunning views, with gardens, grove and refreshing pool

Per night
€600 - €1200
Per week
€4200 - €8400

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€600 - €1200 per night

€4200 - €8400 per week

The Experience

You’re high on a hill with spectacular views over the city of La Spezia, then on over the vast blue expanse of the Gulf of Poets. The well-tended gardens include maritime pine and there is a terraced olive garden – spending time outdoors will be a joy and there are plenty of covered spaces to sit and eat, or relax on comfortable sofas and chairs, even if it rains.

Indoors is equally delightful – tall, arched windows adorn three sides of the first floor so light pours in. The main living room is filled with treasures from all over Europe and some pieces date back to the 1700s – the feel is elegant and serene and you can eat indoors with a sea view. The big kitchen is tip-top, gorgeous to work in (although you can order a chef if you prefer) and with wonderful views.

Sleep in peaceful, roomy bedrooms, wake to breakfast on the terrace and a lazy day by the pool, slide into the water when you need to cool off, or wander the gardens.

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We think you'll love

  • Simply spending time in and outside the house – there's much space so you'll never feel on top of one another
  • The breathtaking sea views and the manicured gardens
  • Being so close to good restaurants and shops, the coast for boat tours and plenty of culture
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You should know

  • It's not the easiest place for anybody with mobility problems – quite steep in parts
  • The car park is a few metres below the house – not for huge cars – but there's free parking on the main road (180m) or you can get the train to La Spezia and a taxi up the hill
  • The five bedrooms share three bathrooms

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from €600
Weekly price
from €4200
1 House for 8
From €6005 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights.
Closed
15 November to 31 March.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Dogs

Dogs welcome, €50 per stay, max. 2. Enclosed garden. Good dog-walking routes from the door.

Reviews

Villa Spenser triggers my creative spirit. I'd nestle into a comfy chair and pen poetry, drink a spritz and maybe take a pause for a swim, then shuffle into the kitchen to see if I could make myself useful and get involved in prepping a banquet to be served under the stars whilst imbibing the gentle sea breeze, thinking expansive thoughts and humming to myself 'What a Wonderful World'!
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Stefan, Stuttgart

Highly recommended. We loved every minute of our stay in this wonderful villa, one of the best we’ve ever stayed in. The villa is restored meticulously and carefully, retaining its character with the addition of countless tasteful details and everything necessary for modern comfort. Albertos meticulous care is evident in everything, also in the supervision of the impeccable cleaning staff. The grounds are beautiful, calm and pleasant. Amazing views over the harbour and out to sea. Good WiFi and air conditioning and Smart TV. Some great local restaurants and a small shop which were a short walk


Dennis, London

What an incredible stay! It’s truly the Italian Villa of our dreams. The Villa is large, mainly on one floor, with magnificent luxurious decorations. The main bathroom is stunning. The garden with its flowers and plants surrounding the romantic pool is incredible. Alberto recommended some great local restaurants, which were a short 5 minute walk away on the walking trail. He organized a private home chief, who showed us to make homemade Italian Pasta and Pesto. His suggestion to have a winery tour is something you don’t want to miss. The Villa was clean, everything was working and as descripte


Salome, Basel

Very pleasant week-long stay in August in an exceptional environment. Pool very well maintained, in a beautiful park with very beautiful trees and stunning view. I highly recommend to everybody who loves nature and exceptional places - A rare find. Many thanks to Alberto for your warm welcome and advice for restaurants and organizing the private boat tour. Just 150 meter from the house there is a great restaurant, parking and also a grocery shop.


Location

The neighbourhood

Walk out of the door and you're straight onto a walking trail which connects to the famous Cinque Terre paths – walk from village to village – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You're walking distance from some good restaurants too, including the famous La Gira. La Spezia is a colourful city with a vibrant cultural scene and delicious local food – the home of pesto. Take boat trips, find beaches.

Local points of interest from Laurent

  • A peaceful base between sea and hills. Stay at Villa Spenser, a tranquil hillside retreat above La Spezia-ideal for exploring the Cinque Terre, Golfo dei Poeti, and the beauty of northern Tuscany.
  • Local life is close at hand. Walk a few minutes to cafés, trattorie and small shops. Enjoy fresh focaccia in the morning or an evening aperitivo as lights twinkle across the bay.
  • Walk the ancient Via Sant’Anna from the villa gate, join the historic stone path through chestnut woods towards Riomaggiore, or Porto Venere - a scenic route for walkers and dreamers.
  • Gateway to the Cinque Terre - Only 2 km from La Spezia. Trains, boats and trails connect you to the UNESCO-listed Cinque Terre, its terraced hills and breathtaking sea views.
  • A coastline of poets. Explore the Golfo dei Poeti, beloved by Byron and Shelley, with its secret coves, colourful harbours and timeless Mediterranean charm.
  • Moments to slow down. Unwind on the terrace with a glass of local Vermentino, listen to cicadas in the pines, and watch the sunset paint the sea - pure Ligurian serenity.