Villanova Apartments - Nature & Wellness

“Hope to return one day!”

An absolutely lovely property. Do not pass up the chance to stay here. Everyone was so friendly, and the accommodations were top notch. Spent an afternoon wandering the grounds and it was just such a treat. Would love to go back for another visit!

“A place of perfect serenity in the Ligurian hills”

After comprehensive research about the available accommodations in the vicinity of Cinque Terre, I found the Villanova agriturismo in Levanto, Italy. Once I read about it and saw the pictures on the Villanova website, there was no going back. I booked it for our family of five and we stayed there i… more

After comprehensive research about the available accommodations in the vicinity of Cinque Terre, I found the Villanova agriturismo in Levanto, Italy. Once I read about it and saw the pictures on the Villanova website, there was no going back. I booked it for our family of five and we stayed there in May 2025 for eight nights. It could not have been more perfect for our needs. Everything about the Villanova is A1. There is culture, history, gastronomy and scenery. How to adequately describe the scenery from every window at the hotel? Coming from Toronto, a huge and modern megalopolis of some five to six million people, arriving at the Villanova felt like being transported into a magical fairytale village in the mountains. I wasn’t expecting the lush vegetation of the property and its surroundings, all perfectly manicured. And the fragrance of the olive trees, the star jasmine, the mock orange and all the various pines was heavenly. As for the nuts and bolts of the accommodation, it was perfect. The rooms were attractively appointed with antiques, the beds and bedding were lovely, the bathrooms were well equipped and there was plenty of hot water for showers. As for the organic breakfast offered daily, it was so over-the-top wonderful that it bears special mention. A bounteous, delicious repast that we looked forward to every day. And a shout-out to the staff, particularly our delightful and gracious shuttle driver, Giovanna, who took us back and forth from the hotel to town and back. Also, the breakfast staff were efficient, pleasant, quick to deliver everyone’s coffee orders, and completely lovely. I have only one note of caution for North American travellers. In the U.S. and Canada, when there is a hot tub on the premises for the guests’ use, it is generally hot. It was a bit disappointing to have the spa tub merely tepid, especially after a long day walking up the hundreds of stairs of the Cinque Terre towns, and doing 12,000 steps or more. But some of my family members braved the cool water temperatures to get into both pools, and were glad to do so anyway. There was, after all, the scenery to gaze at while there. Thank you to the proprietor, Giancarlo Massola, for his unfailing attention to every detail at the Villanova and for ensuring our family’s stay was perfect. His family’s property is a very special place I hope we can return to one day. MLB, Toronto

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“Agriturismo Villanova is terrific . Highly recommended”

Agriturismo Villanova is absolutely fabulous. Everything was first class, from the rooms to the beds and bedding to the breakfasts, which feature delicious local organic products, many of which are grown and produced at Villanova. The owner and staff are friendly and fantastic -- helpful and accomm… more

Agriturismo Villanova is absolutely fabulous. Everything was first class, from the rooms to the beds and bedding to the breakfasts, which feature delicious local organic products, many of which are grown and produced at Villanova. The owner and staff are friendly and fantastic -- helpful and accommodating in every way. One of our family was celebrating a milestone birthday and when they learned of it, the breakfast staff presented her with a little cake with candles on it. A lovely touch. We decided to stay here (near Levanto, a nice small city with good restos, BTW) rather than in one of the Cinque Terre villages. They are lovely, of course, but the idea of dragging a suitcase through the train stations and up a zillion steps into the heart of one of the towns is just not our idea of a restful time. Villanova is, for sure. The comfortable and roomy shuttle at Villanova took us to the train station or into Levanto at convenient times. Both of the drivers were friendly and helpful. From the train station, we visited all five villages and then returned to Villanova for a restful, tranquil night. The first day, we took the ferry round trip to Porto Venere, just to get a sense of Cinque Terre. A good strategy for us. We were a family group of five adults who stayed in four different rooms, all of which were beautiful and comfortable. Two of the rooms had full cooking facilities, and we had several delicious meals there in addition to going to terrific local restaurants. Highly recommended, in every way. Not cheap, of course, but worth every penny to our group. Grazie, Villanova !!!

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“Beautiful Stay”

This place is incredible. Our experience from the beginning of our stay to the end of our stay was incredible. The room was clean, the grounds were beautiful and peaceful, the pool was a nice bonus, the breakfast was absolutely incredible, and all of the staff were wonderful and friendly. We will b… more

This place is incredible. Our experience from the beginning of our stay to the end of our stay was incredible. The room was clean, the grounds were beautiful and peaceful, the pool was a nice bonus, the breakfast was absolutely incredible, and all of the staff were wonderful and friendly. We will be back!!

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