The farm holidays Le Girandole building is located in a very nice place surrounded by the green of the hills where it’s possible to relaxing. It is also near enough to the seaside which is just 700 metres; you can also reach downtown in just 10 minutes on foot. The farm holidays property is composed of 5 flats: 3 three-room flats, 1 two-roomed flat and 1 one-roomed flat, all perfectly furnished in a new building, each one of them has its own private parking and its own terrace, bicycles are available for free rental and Wi-fi is also free.
Ivy’s flat is a one-roomed flat which can host till 2 people, it’s at the second floor of our farm holidays, despite the fact that it is the smallest flat between the others it’s very well furnished and lovely, it is composed by a large living area with sofa bed and satellite tv, kitchen provided with a dishwasher, and a bathroom with washing machine and shower unit, it has its own terrace.
Perfect for those looking for a holiday flat in Diano Marina: set in the relaxing context of our farm holidays, the three-room apartment Il Vecchio Frantoio welcomes you with its traditional furnishings and large terrace overlooking the hills of western Liguria. The flat is located close to what used to be the old oil mill, from which it takes its name, and can accommodate up to 4 people. The entrance gives direct access to the flat, which consists of two double bedrooms, a bathroom, a living room and a large kitchen with dining table. The strong points? Undoubtedly the cleanliness and the wonderful terrace, furnished with table and chairs, where you can eat and relax on sunny days.
Forget-me-not flat is a two-roomed flat which can host till 4 people, it’s at the second floor of the farm holidays where you can admire a very great view, it is composed by a wide master bedroom, large living area with sofa bed and satellite tv, kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, a bathroom provided with washing machine and shower unit, outside it has its own terrace.
Jasmine flat is a three-room flat which can host till 5 people, it’s located at the first floor of our farm holidays, it is composed by two rooms, a master bedroom, and a room with single beds, living area with sofa bed and satellite tv, a nice kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, a wide bathroom provided with washing machine and shower unit. Cornflower flat has got even a terrace with table and chairs where you can have lunch or breakfast.
Broom flat is the second three-room flat which can host till 5 people, it’s at the first floor of the farm holidays, it is composed by two rooms, a master bedroom, and a room with single beds, living area with sofa bed and satellite tv, wide kitchen provided with a dishwasher, a bathroom equipped with washing machine and shower unit. Broom flat has got its own terrace under an arcade with table and chairs where you can dine.
Le Girandole farmhouse is located in Diano Marina and its history is inextricably linked to the events of a territory, a peasant family and their unconditional love for the land and its fruits.
From the production of basil in greenhouses to the creation of a farmhouse with cozy apartments for holidays in the Ligurian Riviera, the journey has been long and not always easy. We want to retrace it with you.
From Piedmont to the start of agricultural activity in the Gulf of Diano
The story of our farm begins with Pietro Capra, who decided, in the early 1950s, to move from the village of Roccaverano in Asti to the hills of the Gulf of Diano to start an independent agricultural activity.
An tireless and strong man, since a very young age, Grandfather Pietro alternated his work as a farmer in Piedmont during the warmer months with that of a worker during the winter at an oil mill in the Ligurian Riviera (specifically in Diano Borganzo). Here he was forced to emigrate sporadically, starting from 1938, due to the harsh climate of Piedmont.
Marriage and settlement in Diano Marina
In 1949, Pietro Capra married Ernesta Dotta and together they settled permanently in Diano Marina, acquiring land where they built greenhouses, still in operation, and started the oil mill. This activity represented an important resource for all agricultural production in the Ligurian Riviera and, in general, for the local economy.
The oil mill was active until the early 1970s, when the decision was made to focus on the cultivation of basil and other products in the greenhouses. The modernization of this process, in the 1980s, was entrusted to their daughter Nives.
Our production
The cultivation of basil, started in the 1960s on our farm in Diano Marina, has intensified over the years and today represents the most important production, along with that of "cuore di bue" tomatoes. To these products, we add seasonal production and direct sales of lemons, broad beans, artichokes, eggplants, peppers, and "trombetta" zucchini.
The birth of the farmhouse
In 2010, the idea of creating a farmhouse was born: an opportunity to preserve the most genuine reality of the farm, its connection with the fruits of the land, and at the same time diversify its activities.
From here, we started with the enthusiasm to share a principle of authentic hospitality, in a secluded place from the usual summer crowds, where one can regenerate in the shade of the Ligurian countryside.
Le Girandole farmhouse was officially opened in 2012, thanks to the determination of father Franco Schenardi, the help of his wife Nives, and their son Roberto.
Our farm between past and future
Today, our family continues to work on this path, convinced that we have made the right decision. In the near future, our greatest adventure will be to continue taking care of the farm and producing and selling our typical products in Diano Marina, while respecting a territory that we believe needs increasing protection and respect.
At the same time, we believe in the idea of sustainable tourism, which contributes to enhancing the Gulf of Diano and offers a haven of peace to anyone who wants to spend their vacation in one of the privileged destinations of the Ligurian Riviera.
The farm holidays Le Girandole building is located in a very nice place surrounded by the green of the hills where it’s possible to relaxing. It is also near enough to the seaside which is just 800 metres.
Via Gombi San Siro, 6 - Diano Marina (IM) - Directions
Identification code 008027 - AGR-0003
