Cristina

Il Pozzo e il Melograno

TopBnB Very good 9.3 / 10

(56 reviews)

Via Calice, 41 - Finale Ligure (SV) - Area: countryside | Map

National identification codeCIN: IT009029C1ST9KZLST

Regional identification codeCIR: 009029-BEB-0035

Category
Bed & Breakfast

Rooms
3

Breakfast
included

Bathroom
Ensuite
for some rooms

Guests in this venue liked

Abundant breakfast
Cheap
Charming property
By the river
Spectacular view

Description

Located 2 km away from Finalborgo - one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" - Angelo and Cristina welcome you and your four-legged friends in their ancient Saracen dwelling where you can fully indulge in relaxation, nature, and the sea, or embark on various outdoor activities.

Thanks to the climate, mountain biking in Finale Ligure is possible all year round on a dense network of stunning MTB trails suitable for all levels. These trails will take you through the Mediterranean scrub, narrow cobblestone passages, and ancient forests, revealing breathtaking panoramas and allowing you to gaze at the rock walls colored with the red hues of the sunset.

The B&B Il Pozzo e il Melograno is the ideal place for climbers, trekkers, trail runners, and surfers.

At the B&B, bikers will find a dedicated space/workshop to store their bicycles, a washing machine for technical and non-technical clothing, and a water point in the garden for equipment cleaning.

Rooms and Rates

Conditions for pets staying in this facility:

Pets of any size by prior agreement with the host

Well-behaved, not aggressive or noisy; kept on a leash; with pet passport; pets may not sleep on beds; pets may not be left alone at the facility; pets should be with owners at all times

Garden available

Pets stay free of charge

Features

Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite):

Number of rooms with own bathroom but outside the room:

Pets Allowed
Historic House
Romantic Atmosphere
Parking
Garden
Free Wifi
Family
Business
Hair dryer
Charm
Heating
Ideal for trekking
Near cycle paths
Stables

*Declared by the Innkeeper

All Features

Various information

Pets allowed
Parking
Internet access
English speaker
French speaker
German speaker
Spanish speaker

House features

Historic house
19th century house
Sharing areas available for guests
Panoramic location
Insured house

Air conditioning and heating systems of the house

Certified systems
Heating systems
Room temperature controller
Double glazing or solar panels

Electric system

Certified systems

Services of the house

Garden
Terrace
Garage / parking

Facilities and services

Pets allowed

Location and surroundings

Panoramic view
Archeologic area / near monuments
Near (within 10 mins) pubblic transports
Near (within 45 mins) train station / airport / port

Number of rooms

Total number of rooms: 3
Number of rooms with own bathroom inside the room (ensuite): 2
Number of rooms with own bathroom but outside the room: 1

Size of rooms

Between 14 and 20 sqm

Bathroom facilities

Bath tub
Hair dryer
Monodose products

Room facilities

Mirror or luggage case
Internet connection or telephone

Furnishing

Terrace / balcony
2 windows / panoramic view

Cleaning services

Daily

Services

Guides / maps / books available

Holiday themes - the place

Holiday themes - town size

Small town - between 5000 and 25000 in.

Holiday themes - area features

Near monuments
Arts or archeologic area
Cultural events and arts exhibitions
Wine and food attractions area
Local crafts
Located in country side or nature reserves
Near sports facilities

Holiday themes - house features

Historic house
Charm
Garden
Family
Business
Romantic atmosphere

Breakfast

Due to national guidelines regarding Covid19, breakfast cannot be organized as a buffet but will always be served with the All you can eat formula.

It consists of fresh bread, cold cuts, cheeses, jams, honey, pastries, eggs, yogurt, fruit smoothies, cookies, and hot beverages.

TopBnB

Hey from Cristina

Member since June 2013 | 89,344 hits

Hallo!
I'm Cristina, born and grown up in Rome but livig in Liguria since 1980.

For 15 years, I've been director of an International Youth Hostel where I above all managed booking and cooking: my Youth Hostel's been included in "the Top 10 youth hostels in Europe".

Cooking is my passion as well as Theater as director in the past and performer now.

I've been Chef in my restaurant, but unfortunately just 4 years, for health reasons.

8 years ago I decided to open my home to travellers and tourists to have the possibility to meet a lot of people and sometimes new friends.

Website

My calendar is updated

Response rate: High

Response time: within a few minutes

Conditions

Check-in from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Area countryside

The bed and breakfast is located approximately 3.5 km away from the sea in Perti, 2 km from the medieval village, and just a few minutes from the climbing walls of Rocca di Perti and the trails where downhill, freeride, and trekking are practiced.

Airports

Genoa Airport - Sestri 50 Km
Cuneo Airport - Levaldigi 68 Km

Train Stations

Finale Ligure Train Station 4 Km

*Distances As The Crow Flies

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In The Surroundings

*Distances As The Crow Flies

Very good

Overall Rating 9.3 / 10
56 reviews

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Property

Cleaning

Host

Location

Price/Quality

Breakfast

arnaud

Very good welcome from Cristina and delicious breakfast.

stayed from 09/28/2024 to 09/30/2024

elisa

We appreciated the friendliness and courtesy of the owners. Excellent breakfast with many delicious homemade things!

stayed from 08/03/2024 to 08/05/2024

lara

The structure is very clean and convenient for getting around. The owners are very welcoming and kind. Cool and relaxing place. Delicious breakfast, with organic and quality ingredients. I would have given a 10 if it had been possible to have breakfast a little earlier than 8:30. Highly recommended B&B, we will definitely come back.

stayed from 07/08/2024 to 07/10/2024

manuela

Excellent welcome and breakfast with organic products cooked by an excellent cook. Cristina always makes you feel comfortable. I highly recommend it.

stayed from 10/06/2023 to 10/08/2023

barbara

Cozy B&B and attentive owner to every guest's need. Full breakfast prepared directly by the owner with care and with high-quality ingredients. Comfortable and clean room and bathroom.

stayed from 03/03/2023 to 03/05/2023

erica

We stayed two days at this property and I must say we really enjoyed it. Impeccable cleanliness. Spacious and absolutely quiet room despite the structure being fully booked. The managers were very kind, they immediately made us feel comfortable with their friendliness and availability. A special mention to the breakfast, all homemade with taste and passion by the owner. Definitely a place to consider for future trips and to recommend to friends.

stayed from 03/03/2023 to 03/05/2023

angela

The stay was perfect thanks to the hospitality of Cristina and her husband, for breakfast I would have wanted to rate it 11, because it was truly excellent. Thank you.

stayed from 03/03/2023 to 03/05/2023

seyit

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stayed from 08/06/2022 to 08/12/2022

patric

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stayed from 07/23/2022 to 07/26/2022

sonia

The structure is welcoming and has a beautiful garden. The owners are kind and helpful and gave us excellent advice for our stay. The breakfast is delicious, well cared for in detail and of excellent quality. The only downside is the car entrance from the main road, the first stretch of the access road is steep and not particularly easy. We stayed with our dog who found the environment very pleasant. Definitely a great experience. Thanks to Cristina and Angelo.

stayed from 03/04/2022 to 03/06/2022

elisa

We were greeted with great enthusiasm. The structure is very beautiful, welcoming, and family-friendly. Our child had a lot of fun, the owners made us feel comfortable right away. Abundant and delicious breakfast. Highly recommended. We will be back.

stayed from 01/29/2022 to 01/31/2022

sara

Beautiful and strategically located. The managers are very nice and helpful! I will definitely come back.

stayed from 05/21/2021 to 05/23/2021

andrea

Booked to spend a weekend by the sea, the B&B is very nice and quiet, the rooms are spacious and clean inside a Saracen dwelling. The owners welcomed us with kindness and courtesy. Near Finalborgo and a stone's throw from the most famous places on the Riviera dei Fiori. Ample free parking. Wifi throughout the property. Terraces, patio, and garden. Excellent sweet/savory breakfast with zero km products. Greetings and thanks to Cristina and Angelo, excellent hosts.

stayed from 03/07/2020 to 03/09/2020

cristina

Cristina and her partner are very friendly and helpful; the rooms and furnishings are themed. I will return at the first opportunity.

stayed from 02/29/2020 to 03/01/2020

mimmo

We had a great time, my partner and I. Mrs. Cristina was very kind.

stayed from 02/15/2020 to 02/16/2020

irene

We had a great time, highly recommended, we will come back.

stayed from 01/18/2020 to 01/19/2020

giuseppe

We spent only one night in this B&B but we were extremely happy. We especially appreciated the splendid breakfast prepared by Cristina with local products, served in a very cozy room with a pleasant background music. We will come back!

stayed from 09/21/2019 to 09/22/2019

sandra

Very clean room. Family atmosphere. Courteous and helpful managers and a hearty breakfast all homemade.

stayed from 09/04/2019 to 09/07/2019

stefano

We spent two days at Cristina's place. She made us feel at home. Cristina is a truly wonderful person. Very helpful. The property is close to the beautiful Finalborgo. Excellent breakfast: genuine, varied, all homemade. We will definitely come back.

stayed from 09/06/2019 to 09/08/2019

manuela

Pleasant stay in Finalborgo! We were 3 + a little dog.\n\nCristina and Angelo were really very welcoming and helpful in managing the dog's food, who doesn't eat kibbles.\n\nVery clean, simple and well-kept structure with personality by the owners. Breakfast really excellent, delicious homemade sweets, almost all with self-produced or 0 km raw materials.

stayed from 08/28/2019 to 08/31/2019

claudio

Beautiful structure near Calice, excellent breakfast prepared by Cristina with products grown by her, delicious cakes and jams made every day, large, spacious and clean room. Owners Angelo and Cristina very kind. We will come back.

stayed from 08/23/2019 to 08/27/2019

valter

Wonderful people, it feels like you've known them forever, kind and helpful, discreet. Very abundant and above all genuine breakfast. Thank you, Cristina and Angelo.

stayed from 08/10/2019 to 08/16/2019

fabio

Great Bed and Breakfast in the first hinterland of Finale Ligure, Cristina is very kind and helpful. The breakfast is excellent with local and genuine products. I will definitely come back.

stayed from 06/26/2019 to 07/01/2019

loredana

Mrs. Cristina and her husband are very welcoming and helpful people for anything. Excellent and abundant breakfast.

stayed from 06/07/2019 to 06/09/2019

cinzia

I can only say that this experience has exceeded my expectations. Everything was perfect and the hostess was extremely kind! Fabulous breakfast. Thanks to Mrs. Cristina for the professionalism and courtesy shown. We will definitely come back. Il Pozzo e il Melograno.

stayed from 06/01/2019 to 06/02/2019

alessandro

Friendly and cordial hosts, excellent and abundant breakfast, good location just a few minutes by car from Finale Ligure. Quiet and peaceful rooms.

stayed from 04/28/2019 to 05/01/2019

alessandra

Property: 8 | Cleaning: 9 | Host: 9 | Location: 7 | Price/Quality: 10

We were welcomed by the very kind and helpful hostess. The room was very spacious, clean, and personalized. Unfortunately, I did not have the chance to have breakfast because due to an unexpected event we had to leave very early. Highly recommended!

stayed from 02/16/2019 to 02/17/2019

valeria

We came for a weekend, my boyfriend and I, and we had a great time. Excellent value for money. The breakfast is excellent and abundant, with great pastries and options even for people like me who can't eat gluten and milk. Kindness and courtesy. I recommend it to everyone. Rating: 10.

stayed from 01/19/2019 to 01/20/2019

laura

I can only confirm what I had read in the other reviews. The managers are helpful and welcoming, available for any information and to make the guest's stay as pleasant as possible. The breakfast (a rarity in Liguria) is great! Genuine products, many homemade. Cristina's cakes are a spectacle! Animals are welcomed with open arms. My German Shepherd adapted immediately to the new location. In short, a pleasant discovery this B&B. I hope to be able to return soon.

stayed from 11/17/2018 to 11/18/2018

cristina

Cristina is delightful. Particularly welcoming. B&B comfortable and complete with everything you need.

stayed from 07/13/2018 to 07/15/2018

adriana

Wonderful, comfortable and clean villa; 5 minutes by car from Finale Ligure. The owners are fantastic and very helpful, in particular Cristina prepares a fantastic breakfast made almost entirely of homemade products and sweets: jams, yogurt, cakes, pies, smoothies, fresh fruit and much more.

stayed from 07/14/2018 to 07/15/2018

donatella

We stayed at the B&B in mid-June and were pleasantly impressed by the friendliness and availability of the managers Cristina and Angelo. Abundant breakfast, prepared with top-quality products mostly made directly on site with special attention to those like me with particular dietary needs. The property is located just a few minutes from the beautiful Finalborgo and the most beautiful beaches in Savona (Varigotti, Noli, Spotorno). An ideal destination for climbing and mountain biking enthusiasts or simply for those who desire a relaxing holiday, also in the company of our four-legged friends. A special thanks to Cristina and Angelo, it was a special holiday also thanks to them. We will definitely come back to visit you. Donatella and Paolo.

stayed from 06/17/2018 to 06/23/2018

ines

Everything perfect, great welcome, excellent and abundant food.

stayed from 06/15/2018 to 06/16/2018

valentina

Beautiful house immersed in the greenery halfway between Calice and Finalborgo. We had the two communicating rooms perfect for a family, spacious bathroom, impeccable cleanliness, rich and delicious breakfast with homemade cakes and many savory alternatives as well. Cristina is a delightful and very kind person, I thank her and we will definitely return soon.

stayed from 06/03/2018 to 06/04/2018

massimo

Beautiful experience, and excellent value for money. Very comfortable and clean room, we even found bathrobes in the bathroom, which hadn't happened to us for a long time. Fantastic breakfast on the terrace full of flowers. Everything prepared by the hosts. Amazing jams and fruit extract, bread, cakes, and scrambled eggs with cheese. Highly recommend it. We will be back, thanks to Cristina and her husband for the courtesy and kindness with which they welcomed us.

stayed from 04/26/2018 to 04/27/2018

maria

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stayed from 09/22/2017 to 09/24/2017

roberto

Well-kept and very clean, fresh, comfortable, and complete spaces. Very rich breakfast lovingly cooked (various exquisite cakes, jams, vegetable preserves to pair with different cheeses, imaginative fruit juices, eggs, etc.) with particular care for the seasonality of the garden products. A peaceful feeling of serenity is perceived. Angelo and Cristina, the owners, are special people: very helpful, very correct, reliable, passionate. Highly recommended.

stayed from 07/30/2017 to 08/02/2017

michela

I have just stayed at 'Il Pozzo e il Melograno' and I wanted to thank Cristina and Angelo for these relaxing days. I had a great time, the room and the bathroom were beautiful and very clean. And then the breakfast, truly for all tastes: cakes, smoothies, jams, yogurt and bread, all made by Cristina. In a word: exquisite. Thank you for the kindness and hospitality with which they welcomed me, so much that it feels like you have known them forever. If there will be the opportunity, I will definitely come back to visit you. Thank you, Cristina and Angelo.

stayed from 07/18/2017 to 07/22/2017

simonetta

It is the second time that, with my partner, I stay in this structure, what to say, everything is perfect, I couldn't find even a small flaw. The welcome and the friendliness of the owners Cristina and Angelo is beautiful, the rooms are really well-kept and clean and the bathroom washed and disinfected every morning. Not to mention the breakfast, unique both in quantity but, above all, in quality, all homemade by the very skillful Cristina, from the cakes to the pies with organic jams, to the homemade bread with wholemeal flour and various seeds, to the yogurt always made by Cristina to which you can add her special jams like the last one we found with pomegranate, simply delicious, and, for those who also love savory breakfasts, there are high-quality cold cuts and cheeses available and, on the spot, Cristina prepares an egg that only she knows how to make so good. Oh, I forgot the smoothie with their organic fruit, after trying this breakfast it's hard to settle for the others you find around. Thank you Cristina and Angelo, it's always a pleasure to spend a few days in your company.

stayed from 07/15/2017 to 07/17/2017

gioacchino

Beautiful and welcoming place like the owner Cristina, whom I thank very much. Unfortunately, I stayed only one night but we had a great time, my girlfriend and I. We had the 'maschera' room, beautiful and comfortable with a view of the garden.

stayed from 07/05/2017 to 07/06/2017

patrizia

We stayed at this Bed and Breakfast to visit the Agri-food Fair of Finalborgo and we had a great time. Very spacious room with private bathroom equipped with everything. Spacious and very comfortable bed, the most comfortable I have ever found in my travels. The owner Cristina is a really kind person, she gave us many ideas to visit the inland and where to find great restaurants. The breakfast she prepared for us was simply sumptuous, all produced by her very skilled hands. We were really good. The only note I can make concerns the access road which, being unpaved and very steep in the first part, should be fixed a little bit.

stayed from 03/18/2017 to 03/19/2017

The answer from the host:
Patrizia, non posso che ringraziarti per le belle parole che hai scritto sul B&B. Per quanto riguarda la strada di accesso, sono due anni che mio marito ed io lottiamo per poterla sistemare ma questa zona è soggetta a vincolo ambientale ed è difficile avere permessi, anche solo per ripristinare. Un caro saluto a te e tuo marito, sperando di potervi ospitare di nuovo. Cristina.

matteo

If you see a player by courage, altruism, and imagination, a Bed and Breakfast is seen by hospitality, availability, and breakfast. The managers Angelo and Cristina are indeed welcoming, available, and the breakfast was abundant ranging from sweet to savory, with cakes, jams, yogurt, and homemade bread by Mrs. Cristina. Non-self-produced products were still highlighted and of excellent quality. We recommend the fried egg or scrambled egg cooked on the spot by the always excellent Cristina. In general: it does not overlook the sea, but the location is strategic for those who want to tour the beaches, as well as for those who prefer the inland. The property is well-kept and the room that hosted us was clean and spacious. If we happen to stay in Finalese again, we will definitely return to the Bed and Breakfast 'Il Pozzo e il Melograno'.

stayed from 07/16/2016 to 07/23/2016

laura

Short but fully satisfying stay. Very kind and helpful owners, comfortable and extremely clean room. We particularly appreciated the quality of the breakfast buffet, very rich in excellent and genuine products. The structure is close to the highway exit, to the beaches (ten minutes by car), very close to Finalborgo, mentioned in the guide of the most beautiful villages in Italy.

stayed from 07/18/2016 to 07/20/2016

erika

Second experience at the 'Il Pozzo e il Melograno' structure. Immersed in greenery and away from noise. The owners are very kind, friendly, and discreet. Excellent breakfast, all homemade with exquisite and genuine cakes prepared by Cristina.

stayed from 06/24/2016 to 06/26/2016

silvia

Cristina and Angelo are two wonderful people who will welcome you in a familiar and clean environment. Excellent breakfast, very genuine and abundant, rich in products made by Cristina of excellent quality. Thank you for the hospitality also from our little dogs Leyla and Ziggy.

stayed from 04/15/2016 to 04/17/2016

damiano

I initially chose this Bed and Breakfast solely for its strategic location as I wanted to end my holidays with 2 must-do rides for Liguria MTB bikers, the descent from Melonio and the PS5 plus the entrance from the Nato base, spectacular. What a surprise to have met the manager, the very kind Cristina (excellent cook, and what rich and genuine breakfasts!), her husband Angelo, always ready to give advice on the trails, and the funny dog. I highly recommend it not only because it faithfully reflects what a Bed and Breakfast should offer (cordiality, friendliness, cleanliness, and availability) but also because it is aimed at all those who love MTB. A few meters from the Bed and Breakfast there is the shuttle stop that takes you to all the DH tracks, available upon a phone call from Cristina.

stayed from 01/07/2016 to 01/08/2016

elena

Cristina and Angelo are people of priceless courtesy and kindness, we had a pleasant holiday and felt very pampered. The place, immersed in greenery, rejuvenates spirit and mind. To be repeated absolutely. Thank you again for the welcome.

stayed from 09/10/2015 to 09/17/2015

carlo

Family atmosphere and discreet and professional management.

stayed from 07/24/2015 to 07/26/2015

sara

We had a great time. The Pozzo e il Melograno is a beautiful house in the middle of greenery, a quiet place. In the morning, you wake up to the chirping of the birds, and from the window, you see only greenery. There is a very nice and well-kept garden with a water basin with water lilies that open during the day, beautiful. It is about 10 minutes from the sea and close to the beautiful village of Finalborgo. The breakfast is excellent and plentiful. A small but comfortable bedroom with everything you need, a very large and bright private bathroom with a bathtub and shower, clean with everything you need. Mrs. Cristina and Mr. Angelo are kind and friendly and gave us good advice. I recommend it and would go back tomorrow.

stayed from 07/17/2015 to 07/20/2015

alessandro

Very welcoming structure, clean and tastefully furnished rooms but the highlight was the amazing breakfast. Congratulations to Cristina who treated us as if we were her children.

stayed from 09/14/2014 to 09/15/2014

roberto

Congratulations to Cristina and Angelo for the atmosphere and warmth they convey. A beautiful villa in the countryside a few kilometers from the sea. The room at our disposal was spacious, clean, and well-furnished, but the real surprise was the breakfast served on a splendid terrace. Cristina prepared cakes with genuine products that she cooked. We tasted excellent jams paired with cheeses and cold cuts. A quiet and relaxing environment. Congratulations, for us you are fantastic people for your simplicity, commitment, and dedication shown in your work.

stayed from 06/03/2014 to 06/04/2014

silvia

We found this little corner of paradise by pure chance. What can I say: magnificent. A splendid and welcoming house, a room tastefully furnished even in the details and very clean. I believe I have never slept so well. The bed was not comfortable but extremely comfortable. The breakfast served on the terrace was exceptional. In short, we have just returned home and would like to leave again. Cristina and Angelo are two extremely hospitable people. I would recommend it with my eyes closed. A warm greeting and see you soon.

stayed from 05/23/2014 to 05/25/2014

elena

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stayed from 05/10/2014 to 05/11/2014

silvia

We spent a week at the B&B from April 7, 2014, to April 14, 2014, and I must say that the stay was splendid. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. The food was very good and the breakfast was truly abundant. This made our short vacation perfect, and we hope to return as soon as possible. Thank you, Rosanna and Giovanni.

stayed from 04/07/2014 to 04/14/2014

davide

Apart from the entrance on the little street, which is a bit difficult, you immediately immerse yourself in nature. If you are looking for tranquility but do not want to feel out of the world, this seems to be the right place. Mrs. Cristina pampers her guests (former restaurateur) and does it by tempting them with food. A very rich breakfast with fruits from their garden, cakes or focaccias, local cheeses, cured ham, eggs, and bacon. In short, there is something for everyone, but it remains a breakfast that, if you happen to have it late, you will not have lunch anymore. With the child, we had no problems; there was plenty of space. Overall rating 9. We will return.

stayed from 09/06/2013 to 09/08/2013

roberta

Excellent structure, clean, quiet and panoramic. The room is spacious and welcoming. The strong point is the breakfast, personally prepared by the owner. Exquisite. Furthermore, the owners, Angelo and Cristina, are people who know how to treat guests with the utmost care. A structure that I highly recommend to everyone.

stayed from 08/10/2013 to 08/14/2013