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Villa Vecchia

Villa Praia a Mare, Calabria

Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 5

Villa Vecchia is located in the center of Praia a Mare at only 100 metres from the sea.

The Overview

Villa Vecchia is an old family home dating back to 19th century, now restored with all the modern comforts and the old house furniture renovated by the owner, Gaetano, who happens to be also a great restorer. 

It has four large rooms, all of them really comforting and relaxing, all provided with private bathroom, TV and air conditioners.

A tipical italian breakfast is served in the room between the bedrooms every morning - homemade pie and cakes are also made for the guests.
The owners are Gaetano Calabrese and his wife Antonella. It is, in fact, a family-run business!

They are a wonderful couple, they took care of handling all the details - even the smaller one - to make all the guests feel like they are at home with their family - or shall we say, their new italian family.
 

Amenities

What the house keeps ready

Air Conditioning Balcony Bathroom with Shower Dining Room Easily accessible from Rail Station by foot Family Oriented Final Cleaning Hairdryer Kitchen Private Parking Terrace TV TV in the Bedroom Walking Distance to town center and Grocery Stores WiFi

The Location

Set on the map

  • TypeVilla
  • NeighbourhoodPraia a Mare
  • RegionCalabria
  • Bedrooms5
  • Bathrooms5
  • Sleeps10

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