Review of Villa Valentina 1*

The most outstanding experience I've had in my several visits to Cinque Terre, Villa Valentina and the amazing Paula, Alena, Valentina, Barbara, Rosie, and Angelo make this gorgeous idyllic garden venue with all the amenities in welcoming and meticulous rooms and apartments even more spectacular with their generous hospitality, unparalleled attention to detail, well-appointed rooms and beautifully indulgent breakfast spreads, which include bread baked in-house daily, funnel cakes, bacon corn fritters, French toast, frittata, homemade jam, and even artisanal butter (did I mention attention to detail? ). The location is superb, just up the road from the full-service beach and quaint town of Levanto, which retains its character and charm and is far less crowded than the Cinque Terre proper, yet just four-minute train ride away. They offer shuttle service or bicycles, and if you have a car, as we did, they give you a resident parking pass so that you can conveniently park all day at the train station or in town (did I mention attention to detail? ). We very much appreciated the excellent guidance on dining, what do and see in Levanto, Monterosso, and the expansive region in and around the Cinque Terre. Rife with local insider tips, every recommendation was spot on, from In Cucina or Tortuga for dinner to bikes and routes for a lovely bike ride, aperitivo, and beach day in Bonassola. Upon booking, we received the "house book, " which proved an invaluable insiders guide to planning and booking ahead so that we could make the most of our time in Cinque. Icing on the cake: Angelo's VIP boat tour, exclusively for guests a Villa Valentina – not to be missed. Highlight of our trip. Don't miss this five star experience!