Ligurian valley hideaway
Tucked among olive groves, this quiet country estate blends Provençal charm with easygoing Riviera garden living.
What it’s good at
Notable
Attentive country estate hospitality with curated wine pairings and personalized service across intimate, art-filled rooms and suites.
Notable
A welcoming country house retreat hosting Riviera travelers among olive groves and quiet gardens since 1965.
Notable
Ligurian country recipes, olive grove vistas, and regional breakfast cheeses rooted in the quiet Lerrone Valley.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
a house that’s reminiscent of an English country house or a Provençal villa, whose interiors have been updated to the latest 21st-century luxury-hotel standard.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Set right next to Golf Club Garlenda, the retreat sits in the quiet valley just fifteen minutes inland from Alassio beaches.
The rooms
Classic rooms and cottage suites feature collected art and antique accents, opening to views of vineyards and landscaped gardens.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Heated to 27°C, the outdoor pool has an integrated rock whirlpool and waterfall set among lawn gardens.
The fitness room
The 60-square-meter garden-level gym is fitted with Technogym machines, exercise balls, and free weights.
Dogs stay too.
At the table
Il Rosmarino serves regional Ligurian dishes with rare cellar vintages, and tables spill onto candlelit garden terraces.
How it began
Founded in 1965 in the Lerrone Valley, the estate has welcomed travelers to its rural grounds for decades.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.