Who we are
The farm rose up on a rural area whose origins date back to the eleventh century, when the Benedictine monks living at the Borzone’s Abbey undertook the patient work of terracing the hills of the valley in order for the land to be cultivated: it is still possible to see, along the paths, the remains of those dry stone walls built up centuries ago.
The history of our family home’s origins, though, gets lost back in the eighteenth century – of which there are evidences at the entrance of the turret which is the oldest part of the house - while the complete structure was built around the mid-nineteenth century.
La Casa del Bosco, as the villa has always been called, during the last century was home to Giacomo Devoto: an illustrious intellectual of the Italian history known for being the author of the Italian Dictionary and one of the leading international experts on Indo-European languages. In the forties and the fifties the villa became the main abode of the Professor: we jealously keep his desk in the room named after him.
Giacomo Devoto was born in Genoa in 1897 to Luigi Devoto, another illustrious man from Borzonasca. He was a clinician and pathologist, he founded the so-called "industrial medicine" and was Senator of the Kingdom of Italy. He was far from considering the job of the doctor as something abstract: he worked to give life.
Services:-
Swimming Pool
Swimming pool (7x3m, 1.2h) with panoramic view on the surrounding valley and on the village of Borzonasca. Open from the beginning of May until the end of October.
Solarium Area :
Solarium area next to the swimming pool with umbrellas, chairs and chaise-longues.
The woods, the stream, the garden :-
Feel free to use the outdoor spaces of the property to cool off in the stream and enjoy its waterfalls, to relax in the garden, to walk through the flowering meadows or to sit beneath a beech, fir or chestnut tree: if you will ask us more information about it, we will show you the best sights or areas where you can enjoy the greatest peace of mind.
Private parking & free shuttle :
You can park your car for free in our private parking located at the bottom of the path that leads to the house.
From there you can walk for a few minutes and get quickly to the villa, otherwise we will pick you up with our Ape Calessino, and we will help you carrying your.
SUMMARY
Agriturismo Casa del Bosco is located in the Riviera Ligure's countryside, only 17 km from the sea and at the foot of the Aveto Natural Park.
It is the ideal location for relaxing and staying in contact with nature, but also for for visiting amazing cultural attractions and for practicing your favourite sports.
The most important peaks of the Apennines Ligurian landscapes are just in the nearby and you can explore them on foot, by bicycle or on horseback: you will get the chance to admire their characteristic flora and fauna and unique geological features.
MAIN TEXT
At Casa del Bosco you will find an historical, charming and romantic house, surrounded by nature whilst a few miles from the main places of touristic interest. The villa is located on a panoramic position overlooking the village and the surrounding valley: to get there you have to walk along a small uphill path that winds through a lush forest of beech, fir and chestnut trees and next to a stream with its little waterfalls.
For those who do not want to leave the farm to reach the sea or the mountains, it is possible for them to enjoy the peace and the quiet of our garden, to cool off in the stream and enjoy its waterfalls, or to chill out in our small swimming pool and In the house there is a big living room with a fireplace, a reading area and five bedrooms: each one is personally decorated and furnished respecting the XIX century's origins of the house and has its own bathroom.
Camera del Professore: Junior Suite with one double bed, two sofa beds, private bathroom, wardrobe, sitting area and a lovely panoramic view on the valley.
Camera Patronale: Triple room with double bed, single bed, private bathroom, wardrobe, fire place.
Camera Bellavista Paese: Double room with double bed, wardrobe, private bathroom panoramic view on the village of Borzonasca.
Camera Bellavista Valle: Double room with double bed, wardrobe, private bathroom and panoramic view on the surrounding valley.
Camera Rustica: Double room with double bed, wardrobe, private bathroom, stone walls. It is dug into the rock is entirely finished in stone and wood.
In the summertime, breakfast is served on the terrace overlooking the valley, the gardens, the fruit trees and the flowers that surround the entire house while, during the coldest months of the year,
we serve meals in the dining room - set in an ancient wine cellar, partly dug into the rock, with stone arches, wooden floors and slate floor. Right next to it there is the kitchen where we prepare the traditional Ligurian dishes by using the finest ingredients and our home-grown products.
Our farm house is mainly based on the cultivation of olive trees, vegetables, herbs and medicinal plants, and on the orchard (cultivated with plum, peach, cherry, apple, pear, apricot, sour orange,
lemon, fig). We use most of our fruit for the production of sorbets, jams and homemade cakes that can be enjoyed during the morning breakfast or can be bought and taken home with you.
At the core of Agriturismo Casa del Bosco there is passion for the Earth, its fruits inhabitants.
The farm is immersed into the Nature, and is careful to respect it and to take care of it with love, dedication and through a careful use of resources and materials.
SURROUNDINGS & ACTIVITIES:
Our region, caught between the sea and the mountains, offers a wide variety of environments: at the farm we will offer you an excellent guide to the most important natural and cultural places of interest.
SEA. The Tigullio Gulf is perfect for your holiday by the sea: the breath-taking coastal scenery, secluded bays, the headlands overlooking the sea, the most beautiful beaches but also the most popular water sports from sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing to the diving are waiting for you. The Ligurian Sea is made just for dreaming.
MOUNTAINS. The Riviera Ligure's inland has got he highest peaks of the Apennines and historical and natural heritage of outstanding beauty: pristine landscapes, natural wonders, spectacular postcard views.
CULTURE. Liguria is a land of museums, abbeys, sanctuaries, medieval villages, fortresses. In 2004 Genoa was the European Capital of Culture and, during the summer, seaside and inland's resorts become a natural stage that host shows, festivals and concerts under the stars.
SPORT. Liguria is beauty in motion and for sport lovers the offer is definitely wide. Some examples? Rock climbing, lakes, rivers, scenic routes, beautiful backdrops, beaches and cliffs give you lots of opportunities for practising your favourite sports and activities such as: hiking, horse-riding, horse-watching, climbing, mountain biking, downhill, fishing, snorkelling, surfing, diving, sailing, swimming, and many more.
FOOD. We know a lot about the pleasure of eating good and at la Casa del Bosco you can taste the real flavour of Ligurian traditional dishes - on our terrace, at sunset, drinking a delicious glass of Italian wine.
EXPO 2015. Our farm is just two hours driving from Milan. Why don't you enjoy this great list attractions with this great event in one only holiday? Do contact us: we will be happy to make this dream come true.
HOW TO REACH US:-
By car
Motorway A12, take the exit Lavagna: turn right and continue until you reach the little town of Carasco. At the roundabout take the first exit on the right, road S.P. 586 direction Borzonasca/Santo
Stefano d'Aveto. Pass through the centre of the village of Borzonasca:the agriturismo's entrance gate is only 500 metres on the right after the white church.
By bus
Take the bus n.12 at the bus stop opposite the train station in Chiavari. More info on the ATP
website [www.atpesercizio.it].
By train
Whichever city you come from, get off in Chiavari. Walk out of the railway station and take the bus n.12. More info on the ATP website [www.atpesercizio.it] and on trenitalia.com.
From Genoa's airport
Take the Volabus Service (€6) and stop at Genova Principe Railway Station. From there, journeys to Chiavari vary from 38 min (€8) until 1h35m (€4). More info on trenitalia.com.
From Pisa's airport
Take the shuttle to get to Pisa Centrale Railway Station. From Pisa Centrale to Chiavari the journey can take you from 1h 25m up to 2h 12m. From Chiavari take the bus n.12.