Property: 10 |
Cleaning: 10 |
Host: 10 |
Location: 10 |
Price/Quality: 10
| Breakfast: 10
We booked at 'Ca' Bianca' for two nights, together with a couple of friends, for the June 2nd long weekend, but due to the uncertain weather (a week of rain before the departure date), we decided to cancel the reservation, even though we lost the deposit. After contacting the B&B and explaining our reasons and concerns (we didn't want to risk being stuck for two days with the children), we were kindly offered the option to move the reservation to the following week, as there were no other bookings, thus avoiding the loss of the deposit.
We arrived at the property around lunchtime and were greeted by Bianca and Lorenzo, the owners, Alessandra, their collaborator, and Carmine (Nello for friends), a wonderful and friendly golden retriever.
As soon as we entered the property, we were speechless: a large and bright living room, full of bookshelves filled with books and comics of all kinds, overlooking a terrace with a breathtaking view of the hill and the sea.
The rooms are spacious and well-maintained, we stayed in the 'Pazzi' room, large and comfortable, with a large double bed, a single bed, and enough space for my daughter's camping cot; the bathroom is very spacious. I immediately noticed (as I always do in every place I visit) the excellent level of cleanliness, despite the presence of the dog and the cat (Mimì) wandering around the house. The room where our friends stayed, Stefano's room, although smaller, is very cozy. In the morning, we were offered a rich and organic breakfast, with local products: freshly baked lemon-scented cookies, hazelnut cookies, chocolate cake, apple and cinnamon muffins (all prepared by Bianca), sourdough bread, local bacon, ricotta, various types of jams and yogurt, as well as cow's or almond milk, coffee; needless to say, we left the table full. After breakfast, a heavy rain started, but we enjoyed it from the terrace chatting with Bianca and Lorenzo, who proved to be exceptional hosts. We are already thinking of returning in September, given the beauty of the place and the hospitality of the owners. The children, on their part, had plenty of space to play with Carmine and to tease Mimì (the cat) who was trying to escape them. I highly recommend this B&B to everyone: singles, couples, families with children, and the elderly; you can do many activities, from walks to visiting the villages of Lerici, Sarzana, and Portovenere, from going to the sea to reading one of the many books available for guests on the terrace, enjoying the breathtaking view.
stayed from 06/11/2016 to 06/12/2016