I Gelsi e i Castagni
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Why people book this hotel
“Friendly and kind hosts”
“Very friendly owners 💕”
“Breakfast was very delicious”
“the food is great, nice breakfast with freshly made eggs at your service and goo…”
“Super comfy beds”
“Very quiet locality with nice views and just half an hour to Monterosso”
“The swimming pool was just perfect, the bar is open in the afternoon so you can …”
“The pool is a bonus, in the summer”
“Location was amazing, lovely views”
“- very good restaurant (breakfast and dinner) - great swimming pool - staff ve…”
“It was very clean, the host was so polite and he cook the diner in the restauran…”
“Our room was cleaned every day”
Overview
Offering a seasonal outdoor pool and sun terrace, I Gelsi e i Castagni is situated in Polverara in the Liguria Region, 50 km from Portofino. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms come with air conditioning and a TV. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. I Gelsi e i Castagni features free WiFi throughout the property. Viareggio is 49 km from I Gelsi e i Castagni, while La Spezia is 6 km from the property. The nearest airport is Pisa International Airport, 70 km from the property.
Traveller reviews
Florence
family_with_children
May 3, 2026
Delicious dinner homemade with local produce
Flaviana
family_with_children
April 21, 2026
“The food is a once-in-a-lifetime experience”
I've had one of the best meals of my life here. Freshly-baked bread and focaccias, home-made pasta and a roast pig that was out of this world. They have their own animals and almost everything is homemade. The food and hospitality are exceptional. Friendly and kind hosts.
Elena
extended_group
April 9, 2026
“This was a wonderful surprise. Amazing brekky and dinner from the restaurant. Lovely beds . Super clean and beautiful vi”
Super comfy beds. Awesome views. Very friendly owners 💕
Matjaz Pecavar
family_with_children
February 26, 2025
The house lord was very kind and gave us great information for the trip to Cinque Terre. Breakfast was very delicious. House is on the hill away from the noise what we like. Great view, alot of nature around.
Maarja
family_with_children
September 26, 2024
“Simple room with amazing views.”
Location was amazing, lovely views. Dinner was really good.
Bogdan
couple
September 7, 2024
“beautiful place in peaceful scenery, delicious food and friendly people”
delicious food and very friendly stuff
Emma
family_with_children
July 30, 2024
The food and people were amazing! They were very helpful and kind and the food was exceptional
Guoda
family_with_children
June 25, 2024
“Get away in the nature”
Very calm and relaxing place for get away in a nature. Amazing views and sounds around. The owners are very nice, caring and helpful.
Frans
family_with_children
December 13, 2023
“Relaxing place, perfect for exploring 5Terre”
- very good restaurant (breakfast and dinner) - great swimming pool - staff very good - location: 10 min from La Spezia (for 5Terre)
Karolina
couple
November 4, 2023
“Amazing stay with amazing people”
The staff, the family were so friendly and attentive. We felt like at home throughout the stay.
Irina
couple
September 23, 2023
It was very clean, the host was so polite and he cook the diner in the restaurant - very delicious. The view was stunning with absolute silence around.
Inge
family_with_children
August 12, 2023
the food is great, nice breakfast with freshly made eggs at your service and good cappuccino, dinner was excellent - great chef!
Poppy
family_with_children
July 31, 2023
“Completely fine, brief overnight stay. Nice dinner.”
Dinner was really good. Staff we very friendly and helpful. View was wonderful
mutaz
family_with_children
June 30, 2023
Very nice location
Matjaz
family_with_children
May 2, 2023
The house lord was very kind and gave us great information for the trip to Cinque Terre. Breakfast was very delicious. House is on the hill away from the noise what we like. Great view, alot of nature around.
Michal
couple
November 3, 2022
“We really enjoyed the stay, recommend”
This was the best hotel on our road trip. The swimming pool was just perfect, the bar is open in the afternoon so you can enjoy beer, wine, or our favorite lemon soda. The place is divided into three buildings but that was not a problem. Very quiet locality with nice views and just half an hour to Monterosso. They also have chickens it was funny to watch and we even got eggs for breakfast. For breakfast, you can choose almost anything, very tasty. For dinner, there is also a restaurant in the main building with a different menu each evening. We really enjoyed the food and wine, you can get it even in the one-liter carafe. We really enjoyed our stay and totally recommend it. Our room was cleaned every day. It was also so much to go to the pool at the midnight.
Julika
extended_group
September 9, 2022
“Rustic country side stay with awesome food and wine”
Great dinner, nice breakfast with fresh eggs (everything else was mostly sweet foods in typical Italian fashion), the staff was really friendly. It's more of a rustic experience, but we loved that our family room had a seperate room with a door so that we didn't all have to sleep in the same room as is sometimes the case. The AC was also really great to have! Great views of lush and green forests. Very quiet. Loved the tasting menu for dinner served by the very charming lady of the house. It really feels like it's family run and authentic. Overall it was a good value for what we paid and needed.
Antonino
couple
August 23, 2022
“Great if you like staying in the nature, away from noise and confusion”
I liked the nature and the wilderness around, as well as the view. The pool is a bonus, in the summer.
Karolina
family_with_children
August 16, 2022
Beautiful place, large room with a very comfortable bed. the service was very nice. Delicious food. Sensational pool. I will gladly go back there. I recommend!
Joerka
extended_group
August 15, 2022
“Nice family held place with some room for improvement.”
It was clean, breakfast and dinner where great and affordable and friendly staff.
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Lower bathroom sink, Emergency cord in bathroom
Activities
Table tennis
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
Entertainment and family services
Kids' outdoor play equipment
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
Physical distancing in dining areas, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
General
Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Pets allowed, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, WiFi available in all areas
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Street parking, Accessible parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Pool bar, Swimming pool toys
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Key access, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Meeting/banquet facilities
Family Room
This family room features air conditioning, TV and a private bathroom with shower.
Double or Twin Room with Private Bathroom
This twin/double room has air conditioning, TV and a private bathroom with shower.
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
The pool with a view is a top feature of this triple room. Featuring free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The triple room features air conditioning, a wardrobe, heating, a flat-screen TV, as well as mountain views.
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