BB Le Gemme

We stayed at Bettines's B&B in Dolce Aqua for several days, experiencing the Beauty of the Countryside & the rhythm of village life. It's a "vanished" rhythm — a nostalgia for something today that we've never really had, hardly touched by change. At night, only the sounds of an ancient building & dark narrow alleyways under a ruined castle.
You will be submerged by ancient stones. And then there is Bettine, who greets you every morning with the most beautiful smile which says "Nothing is too much trouble"! Her breakfast is divine. She brings her newly baked fruit tart over "Monet's" bridge to you from her house across the river below. Through breakfast a piano tinkles away, the frescoes (discovered during renovation) complete the atmosphere. Italian voices break the stillness, & the river below splashes on the stones. Swallows are nesting in their walls. Go there.
When you have to leave you will find it tugging at your heart strings. DolceAqua (& Bettine) are precious.
Tina — (Art Historian) England.
There are a lot of steep steps and you have to carry you luggage over Monet's bridge. Well worth it though to stay at Bettine's B&B You have to be patient to find a parking space!, but parking is free.

Location — The old bridge in Monet’s work.
Room — authentic details.
Breakfast — homemade products.
Reservation — not able to choose room type on booking. Com. But pales in comparison to all of the above.

The owners are extremely caring about the guests (this is a couple). They have done that for years and still care. Breakfast is amazing, generous, and with many choices (and you don't have to choose! can have it all…). There is a fantastic terrace overlooking the castle and the river. As far as the location, well, you cannot live the experience of a medieval village better than this. Trust me, eyes closed, go there, you will not regret. My room was a paramount of silence, but no view.
Maybe being able to choose the room, staying there three nights, whereas most guests stay one or two nights, but I still enjoyed the (smallest) room. It is a bit like a five stars submarine… need to see it to understand. Grazie Mario & Bettina!.

This is a gem at the edge of the town not only because of the quality of the rooms and other facilities but more importantly for the friendliness and attention and flexibility and adaptability and generosity of the hosts Bettina and Mario. As is natural for the village everything is accessible with steep stairs and Le Gemme is no exception. This is the charm of staying and 'living' the village air. So, be prepared to climb stairs and be in paradise. Thank you Mario and Bettina for making our stay such a unforgettable experience. Jacqueline (France) and Minas (Canada). October 2024

Beautiful rooms, very clean, the bathtub was such a lovely thing after a day of wandering through the villages close by. The hosts are lovely and the breakfast very good (especially the home made jams and cake and the good coffee). The location is ideal next to the beautiful medieval Bridge.
Every place has its imperfections and for transparency, I'll share the very minor things that some guests might find less enchanting but none of these kept us from having a wonderful experience. You have to walk up 20 or so steps to get to the room. This was not an issue for us but good to know for guests with limited mobility. The sound travels through the doors so you'd, want to be respectful to the neighbors and not make too much noice. During our stay, all three rooms were booked but the house was very calm at all times so this was not an issue for us. The hot water in the shower came and went, sometimes we had to wait a few minutes for the hot water to come back but this was not an issue either, especially not considering the very reasonable price per night.
As mentioned, non of this took away from a great experience. Overall, this is one of the best stays we've had. We highly recommend this gem to other travellers!

We loved staying here… what a spot!
The host was so helpful ahead of time about where to park and calling her when we arrived so she could meet us at the Bridge to guide us the 2 minute walk to her B&B. We loved our room… we loved having breakfast up on the rooftop terrace with amazing views… and we especially loved being within the walled city and roaming around up and down all of the alleys! What a treat. And if that is not enough, the restaurants she suggested were so good!
If in the area again, I would definitely stay here!

What a great experience! Really enjoyed our stay. This guesthouse is located just inside the old town near the bridge. It has lovely rooms, all individual with personal and quirky touches. Super comfortable beds. At top of house a nice terrace where you can sit and enjoy the wonderful views. Bettina, who runs the place, is a treasure. She made sure we had restaurant reservations and prepared a lovely breakfast in the morning. The town is amazing. Apart from the historic old town, the section across the river is full of great restaurants and bars. I would for sure return and stay here in this guesthouse.

Beautiful location, Mrs. Bettina and her husband are helpful and very kind people.
Really nice and cozy room.
And what about the panoramic terrace where we had breakfast (plentiful and exquisite), a fantastic way x start the day with wonderful views.
A place of ❤ to return to as soon as possible.