We have just returned home wonderfully relaxed after our fifth enjoyable stay at Casa Villatalla. On every visit we marvel that such an oasis of peace and tranquillity with spectacular views and a genuine “away from it all” feel can be found just a few kilometers (as the crow flies) from the hectic Ligurian coastal road. The guest house was... More

This guest house, run by an Italian woman and her English husband, is a marvellous get-away-from-it-all spot on terraces in the stunning Ligurian countryside, near the medieval town of Dolceacqua. The welcome is warm and the ensuite accommodation is very comfortable, each room decorated in a different style. Breakfast is delicious and dinner can sometimes be taken by arrangement. Visits... More

We have stayed at this lovely place over the last few years on numerous occasions. For us it is the ideal stop-off place between the North of Italy and the Upper Var/Provence. It is so welcoming and peaceful, we always stay longer than planned, never really wanting to leave. It is a real sanctuary, far away from the madding crowd... More

I have stayed at Villatalla several times over the last four years. One is welcomed as a friend and made to feel at home the moment you arrive. The rooms are comfortable, with all you could want. The food delicious. The setting breathtaking. I return as often as I can.

Liguria isn't always the area that springs to mind when booking a holiday in Italy, but with the sea and mountains in such close proximity to each other, we wanted to enjoy all that nature has to offer then this is the place. We needed to be brave to negociate the mountain roads, but once we had managed the slighty... More

Beautiful house in an breathtaking area with very lovely hosts! Wonderful surroundings to find something to see and in the same time it is very peacefull. The house is in the hill, but 25 min to the lovely seafront at Bordighera (where you find good restaurants) and 60 min from Nice. The garden of Villatalla is very beautiful and the... More

Villatalla delivers exactly what it says it will from its website. The rooms are clean, light and airy with amazing views of the surrounding countryside - our last stay there was just my husband and I - previous stays have been with 15 year old girls and others with my 86 year old mother - there's something for everyone! One... More