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Be inspired by the likes of Lord Byron and Shelly as you gaze across the bay towards the Golfo dei Poeti from your pretty cottage close to Porto Venere and the famous Cinque Terre villages.

Perfect for a couple’s romantic getaway, this detached stone dwelling has been sensitively restored to create a charming holiday home set in a lovely garden with olive trees, a stone barbecue and enchanting views of the sea.

Overseen by a local architect and keeping with the strict regulations of the Cinque Terre National Park, the original stone façade remains whilst traditional materials have been used in its renovation such as Ligurian plaster, chestnut wood beams and stone from northern Italian mountains, pretty green Genovese shutters and local slate for paving.

Inside, air-conditioned Casa Rabarbaro has been stylishly furnished with designer pieces and lighting across the open-plan living and dining room, contemporary kitchen, bathroom with walk-in shower and gorgeous bedroom upstairs with a king-size bed and terrace overlooking the natural surroundings.

Enjoy good coffee or Ligurian wine on your terrace, then sit back on the sun loungers facing the bay with the most glorious of views. The traditional stone barbecue is ideal for al-fresco feasts and the olive trees add to the Italian charm – it feels very special to have your own garden with the sights and scents of laurel, juniper, jasmine and more.

In a rural setting on a hill with just a small handful of other dwellings nearby, follow the winding road down to the coast and within 3km you will find yourself in the pretty coastal village of Le Grazie with restaurant terraces overlooking the harbourfront and a range of summer boat trips.

Continue on to Porto Venere, 6km away, and soak up village’s romance and charm as you stroll by the colourful houses, dine out in characterful restaurants and admire its churches and historic sites. From here, seasonal boat trips whisk you away to the villages of the Cinque Terre, Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Manarola and Riomaggiore, for more incredible landscapes in one of the most famous regions of Italy.