Paola

Luci sul Golfo

TopBnB Excellent 9.7 / 10

(22 reviews)

Via delle ville, 48a - Arcola (SP) - Area: hills | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT011002B4H5OQTJLA

Regional identification codeCIR: 011002-AFF-0002

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Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
3

Breakfast
not included

Bathroom
Ensuite

Guests in this venue liked

Swimming pool
Spectacular view
Charming property
The design of the property
Near the station
Very new
Cheap

Description

On the Arcolane Hills overlooking the Gulf of Poets, an ancient farmhouse surrounded by greenery with a sea view for a charming stay.

"Luci sul Golfo" is located in a century-old house originally owned by Count Picedi, which we have subsequently renovated.

Once inhabited by the Count's Sharecropper who looked after most of the surrounding land where we find many vineyards.

Now we await you in these lands still untouched by the city, overlooking the Gulf of La Spezia, just a few minutes from the main tourist destinations and close to the Vezzano Ligure Railway Station where you can easily reach La Spezia, the 5 Terre, Pisa, Parma, Florence, Genoa, etc.

EXCELLENCE AWARD
HotelsCombined (Best Hotel Comparison Website in the World) recognizes Luci Sul Golfo among the best hotels in Italy and first in La Spezia. The hotels were evaluated based on over 260 million reviews and opinions written by customers. Being part of this group of excellence means representing the highest quality standards in the hotel industry.

The average score obtained by the awarded hotels is 9. 59 out of a maximum of 10 points, which, compared to the industry standard (7. 12), places the winners among the top 1% of the best accommodations in Italy and the top 3% in the world! In particular, Luci Sul Golfo received an overall rating of 9. 97 out of 10.

This incredible result ranks Luci Sul Golfo in 1st place among more than 1314 hotels in the province of La Spezia and 5th place in Italy!
CITRa code regional tourist identification code (011002-AFF-0002)

Rooms and Rates

To accommodate the needs of all our guests, we regret that we cannot accept pets.

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Number of rooms with own bathroom but outside the room:

Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
Parking
Swimming Pool
Garden
Free Wifi
Hair dryer
Charm
Heating
Ideal for trekking
Jacuzzi
Fireplace
Near cycle paths

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Parking
Spanish speaker

House features

Historic house
19th century house
Recently restored house
Sharing areas available for guests
Panoramic location
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems
Emergency lights or fire exit directions
Photovoltaic or other forms of renewable energy

Services of the house

Swimming Pool
Garden
Terrace
Garage / parking

Location and surroundings

Panoramic view
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 3
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 2
Number of rooms with own bathroom but outside the room: 1

Size of rooms

Between 21 and 30 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bath tub
Bathrooms restored in the last 5 years
Hydromassage
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Children bed
Mirror or luggage case

Furnishing

Terrace / balcony
2 windows / panoramic view
Desk / table and chairs
Sofa / armchairs

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available

Holiday themes - the place

Holiday themes - town size

Small town - between 5000 and 25000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Located in country side or nature reserves
Gardens and landscapes

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Charm
Garden
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

Breakfast included.

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We are Maurizio, Paola, and Monica, the owners of "Luci sul Golfo".

In a century-old house originally owned by Count Picedi and later renovated by us.

Once, the Count's sharecropper lived here, who looked after most of the surrounding land where we find many vineyards.

Now we await you in these unspoiled lands away from the city, overlooking the Gulf of La Spezia, just a few minutes from the main tourist destinations and close to Vezzano Ligure Railway Station, where you can quickly reach La Spezia, the 5 Terre, Pisa, Parma, Florence, Genoa, etc.

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Conditions

Check-in from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Check-out before 11:30 AM

Area hills

Hilly area with a view of the Gulf of Poets, gardens, terraces with orchards, olive groves and vineyards, private parking.

2 minutes from Vezzano Ligure train station.

1 minute from the bus stop Line Sarzana - Portovenere - Marinella - La Spezia - Le Grazie - Vezzano Alto - Arcola paese.

10 minutes from Lerici, a well-known seaside resort.

20-30 minutes from the wonderful Portovenere, the Cinque Terre, the Carrara marble quarries, etc.

Airports

Pisa Airport - Galileo Galilei 63 Km
Parma Airport 84 Km

Train Stations

Vezzano Ligure Train Station 570 m

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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In The Surroundings

Highway A15 2 Km
Castle Obertengo 2 Km
Christmas Market 2 Km
Highway A15 2 Km
Highway A12 - A15 3 Km
Port of La Spezia 3 Km
University - Faculty of Nautical Sciences 4 Km
Cantieri Navali 4 Km
Shopping Center La Fabbrica 4 Km
Beach Baia Blu 4 Km
Shopping Center Le Terrazze 4 Km
Golf Club Marigola 4 Km
San Terenzo Castle 4 Km
Hospital Sant'Andrea 5 Km
Terminal Navi da Crociera 5 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

Excellent

Overall Rating 9.7 / 10
22 reviews

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Location

Price/Quality

Breakfast

eunice

Luci sul Golfo is the best bed and breakfast in Italy. Paula and Maurizio were 300% dedicated to give us the most beautiful experience. We really felt part of the family and will certainly come back. Everything is perfect: the room with private bathroom, the best breakfast we ever had, the house with a garden at the top of the hill with a beautiful panorama and well equipped with chairs and swimming pool. Not only the location is great, they are magnificent people with the heart in the right place. I can recommend their place, you'll not regret it.

stayed from 07/26/2023 to 07/28/2023

muriel

This place is a true haven of peace where it is nice to relax after visiting the Cinque Terre. A good swim in the pool is enjoyable. The hosts are particularly charming and welcoming! Maurizio and Paola are real gems of great kindness! Very nice stay.

stayed from 07/23/2023 to 07/28/2023

daniele

In a high position with a view over the city of La Spezia, the city can be reached in a maximum of 10 minutes by car, or from the small station located 1 km away (with free parking). Quiet and peaceful place, very friendly owners, I felt at home.

stayed from 06/19/2023 to 06/24/2023

bernd

We felt very comfortable in the accommodation. Our hosts Paola and Maurizio were very warm and attentive hosts! We received great recommendations for all questions, whether it was for excursions, restaurants, etc. Thanks again to both! The accommodation is very tastefully designed and very clean.

stayed from 05/06/2023 to 05/10/2023

mares

Very kind and friendly owners, nothing was too much for them.

stayed from 07/12/2022 to 07/19/2022

francesco

Splendid small and comfortable Bed and Breakfast on the hills above La Spezia with a beautiful view of the city and the Gulf of Poets. Paola and Maurizio are two splendid hosts, they make you feel at home and pamper you with a thousand attentions, from breakfast with homemade cakes, biscuits, focaccias and bruschettas prepared daily and with dinners on request even for just two people (Paola is an excellent cook!). They can give you the right advice on beaches to spend the day, places to visit and restaurants to taste the local cuisine. The location is ideal, an ancient house elegantly renovated with lots of greenery around, in a very happy position always kissed by the sun and caressed by the breeze. In the garden you will find a very sociable little horse and a very comfortable pool to relax in serenity during the hottest hours. A few kilometers away there are the Cinque Terre, Porto Venere and Lerici, the excavations of Luni and the perched villages of Lunigiana and the Spezzino hinterland as well as less than an hour away Pisa and Lucca. Don't think twice, come here to spend your holidays!

stayed from 08/08/2021 to 08/21/2021

jens

From the first minute you feel comfortable here. The driveway is a bit bumpy and narrow, but then it's just about enjoying. The car has space in the private parking with carport. The wonderfully landscaped garden with pool is simply a dream and invites you to relax immediately. The hosts make you feel like you don't have to worry about anything. Every wish is granted on the spot. With a bit of luck, even the peacock from the area comes by for breakfast on the terrace/conservatory with panoramic view. If you are offered to eat there - DO IT. For 25€ you get a great homemade meal in 4 courses and you can even take a look at the open kitchen, where the owner cooks herself. The breakfast is also very tasty and prepared with love. You can choose between sweet and savory. You also get great tips for the area and can always ask for advice. If you are looking for a holiday atmosphere, you are at the right address! You feel like you are with your own family.

stayed from 05/21/2021 to 05/24/2021

The answer from the host:
Thanks a lot Jens. We are delighted to receive your review !! thank you very much and we hope to see you soon.

françoise

3 days in a wonderful place with exceptional hospitality. Very clean rooms, a relaxing environment, and excellent meals. Paola shared some culinary secrets with us. Homemade! A very generous and varied breakfast buffet with a beautiful presentation. Maurizio was very helpful in giving us advice and accompanied us to La Spezia, showing us around the port among other things. A charming, warm, and always smiling couple. Very nice meeting. We highly recommend this place. And moreover, it is very well located.

stayed from 11/01/2019 to 11/02/2019

paolo

Beautiful Bed and Breakfast on the hills behind La Spezia, overlooking the sea, equipped with a pool and surrounded by greenery. The managers Paola and Maurizio are very kind and go out of their way to make you feel at home. Abundant and varied breakfast, with the possibility of dinner (unfortunately I didn't manage to try it). I traveled for work, but it's also ideal for a vacation in the Cinque Terre. Fantastic.

stayed from 09/03/2019 to 09/05/2019

lucia

Feeling like among friends, warm welcome and helpfulness. Pleasant chats in a simple yet well-kept environment that conveys serenity. One forgets about the daily chaos, about thoughts, and relaxes pleasantly with the hosts.

stayed from 04/19/2019 to 04/22/2019

simona

A beautiful and welcoming house and excellent hosts who really know how to take care of and pamper their guests in a charming setting surrounded by nature. The dinner is also excellent, absolutely a must-try!

stayed from 09/21/2018 to 09/23/2018

simona

This place is really a gem. My partner and I felt at home since our arrival. The hosts, Paola and Maurizio, are incredibly welcoming and caring, always ready to give you tips on anything you need. The location is lovely and strategic, and the food, well, the food is unbelievably delicious. Highly recommended. Thank you Paola for making our stay unforgettable.

stayed from 08/11/2017 to 08/12/2017

antonella

Stunning place, suggestive with a dream view over the Gulf of La Spezia. Paola and Maurizio, two exquisite, friendly, but above all special people. Paola's cuisine is excellent, from breakfast that satisfies all tastes to dinner that manages to savor Ligurian specialties. Recommended for people who appreciate the taste or style of vintage houses revisited in a contemporary way but in a context of times gone by. We will definitely return.

stayed from 01/02/2018 to 01/04/2018

The answer from the host:
Grazie mille Antonella! Ci fa tanto piacere che tu sia stata bene.

daniela

Staying at Luci sul Golfo was an unforgettable experience. Maurizio and Paola pampered us and made us feel at home from the first moment. They were attentive to all our needs without ever being intrusive. The property is beautiful, from the garden to the room, immense and very well-kept, with a private bathroom with a whirlpool bath. Breakfast is very abundant but above all of incredible quality, with homemade cakes and cookies, yogurt, juices and also a choice of savory items. The dinner, then, was a triumph of flavors. We were lucky enough to attend the New Year's Eve dinner, with a menu that would make Michelin-starred restaurants envious, in the company of very friendly guests and above all the hosts who managed to bring together all the diners with their courtesy and discretion. Finally, the property is in a strategic location to visit all the magnificent places of Liguria, from the Cinque Terre to Portovenere. We will definitely return, perhaps to enjoy the beautiful pool and a dinner on the panoramic terrace. Highly recommended!

stayed from 12/30/2017 to 01/01/2018

pierluigi

We were guests in a beautiful place but what makes the difference are the owners with their passion and professionalism not easy to find. Thank you for the sympathy and joy you gave us with your smile. We hope to see you soon. Pierluigi and Anna.

stayed from 10/13/2017 to 10/16/2017

manuel

Warm welcome in a magnificent, calm, and relaxing setting. The owners are charming and available. Paula is an EXCELLENT cook.

stayed from 07/30/2017 to 08/04/2017

umberto

"Luci sul Golfo" was a delightful discovery. The managers are friendly, welcoming, and attentive to the customer's care. The structure is finely furnished, pleasing to the eye and soul. The food, strictly local, is masterfully prepared by Mrs. Paola, who never fails to describe its origins and tradition. The breakfast is equally well-prepared and abundant, also served on the splendid terrace overlooking the Gulf. Rating 10+++.

stayed from 04/23/2017 to 04/24/2017

patrizia

The hosts are exceptional, advantage of being able to dine at the 'Luci sul Golfo' (which is not insignificant) with an excellent cook I would say. Definitely to come back!

stayed from 02/24/2017 to 02/26/2017

alester

We spent 3 nights at Luci sul Golfo, hosted by Paola and Mauricio, who welcomed us very well and provided us with detailed information about the Cinque Terre. Paola is a very good cook and every morning she delighted us with freshly baked homemade cakes, a treat. I recommend it to you.

stayed from 09/30/2016 to 10/03/2016

chiara

Go there without delay! The attention to detail, attentive hospitality, the taste of the relationship with others, spontaneity, and authenticity make Luci sul Golfo a place to restore the mind, body, and spirit. The house, skillfully renovated over the years, has non-obvious maritime details and is beyond commercial logic. The sincerity of the corners, the furniture choices, the feeling of being at home without the clutter of daily life strike. There is sobriety but nothing is missing. Beautiful choice of colors, fabrics, as well as the care of the greenery and the pleasantness of the outdoor garden. The cuisine is abundant and genuine. If you want to eat typical, don't waste time looking around: you are already in the best place to immerse yourself in local flavors. From the first course to the dessert to the wine, everything will speak to your palate of recipes consistent with the territory and attentive to the environment. Oil, basil, mint, legumes, vegetables, simple raw materials for a kitchen of great quality. Breakfast is rich and completely homemade. Sweet and savory, with delicate and refined recipes, homemade jams, warm bread, sandwiches and omelettes, shortbread and sweets. Nothing packaged, which is a delight! Finally, but not least in importance, the dedication to the relationship. Paola and Maurizio will make you feel like friends, in the fullness of the serene and human closeness of two living people. In conclusion, Luci sul Golfo was the real added value of this vacation in Liguria for us. Without a doubt, go there!

stayed from 06/10/2016 to 06/14/2016

massimiliano

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stayed from 07/17/2015 to 07/19/2015

andreas

Hello dear readers,\nwe would like to thank our hosts Paula and Mauricio once again for the wonderful time in their home, where we felt very comfortable. We will come back next year.\n\nThe house and the rooms are very beautiful and appealing. In the garden, you have the opportunity to sunbathe on the available sun loungers and refresh yourself in the pool. Mauricio's horse Vicky is in the spacious garden and can - of course, you don't have to if you don't want to - be petted, as well as the 2 very lovely boxers.\n\nRegarding the "location of the accommodation": Theoretically, everyone will judge this differently. I could have given a 10 for us here too, as it was a good starting point for many of our excursions and we were still accommodated in a quiet place. From here, we took the train to Pisa and by car to Genoa, as well as by car to various smaller towns and beaches. The only thing that might not appeal to potential guests is that La Spezia is a port city that still offers a lot, e.g., a promenade, a marina, a city center, etc.\n\nBreakfast was always very lovingly arranged in the form of a buffet, with the dishes changing. See picture in the description - this is what breakfast really looks like and it is very delicious.\n\nIf you wish, you can order a menu for the evening, which is prepared by Paula - very good.\n\nAs I said, we all liked it very much, even our 13-year-old son would have liked to stay longer, even though his friends were waiting at home.

stayed from 08/05/2014 to 08/17/2014