Hot during the day yet cool inside the old stone building both day and night allowing you to sleep without air conditioning. In this Frazione (a collection of rustic houses, a small village), there are just 7 houses in total. Each Frazione has it's own water trough which anyone in the village can use, the gardens are open plan and the trough is on the edge of our garden.
Frazione Baravod is set amongst local vineyards and you can walk from the house up to the Frazione above and on up the mountain from there. The weather is sunny during both summer & winter. The heat rises in March and in July/August temps are 30+ degrees, cooling a little in September & in October it starts to snow on the peaks with the ski season commencing late November through till May 2nd.
Aosta Valley is the most northern part of Italy 'a hidden gem'. It has the highest mountains in Europe with a wonderfully hot climate, activities in abundance & for those who want a little culture there is plenty to see, eat & drink.
The chalet is eco friendly with solar panels on the roof providing a never ending supply of heat and water.
We have a resident dog, called Peluche, a cocker spaniel. He is very well behaved and very friendly with children. if you are allergic to dogs, he does not go into the upstairs accommodation and you can sleep in complete comfort.
We offer a very personal service & are able to arrange airport pickups and take you into town just 5 mins away. However you can walk to local restaurants, shops or bus stop to go into town.
You may wish to hire a car from the airport which is just 1 hour 10 minutes away to give you total freedom of this extensive outdoor and wildlife area.
Bed linen and towels included when renting either apartment, (use own to swim)
Accessibility
The upper property has not been designed for the disabled however it does have an entrance at road level and therefore it may be suitable for elderly or those not wanting to go up and down flights of stairs. The views from the balconies are beautiful.
Outside
Small garden with stone water trough, table and chairs, sun chairs, barbeque. Fantastic views up and down the valley, brilliant for a barbeque and to watch the fireworks New Years Eve!
About the area
Coast/Beach
2 hours by car.
Golf
There are several golf courses in the area, all just a few minutes drive away, please enquire.
Skiing
The property is 5 minutes drive to the mountain/ski lifts to the resort of Pila. We offer free transfers every morning and afternoon to and from lifts however there is a bus stop 700 metres away if you dont want to ski or reqiure independence. Also with easy reach by car/bus/train are Courmayeur 25mins, La Thuile 40 mins and Cervinia 50 mins. You can also ski in the summertime in Cervinia. All the family are basi instructors and offer free help with your skiing.
Special Interest Holidays
Skiing - all our family members are BASI ski instructors and offer free help with your skiing Jive dancing - david and jane are jive dance instructors and taught at the surrey university.