The casale has been painstakingly and lovingly restored by its owner, a passionate and experienced advocate of ecological restoration, using authentic local materials and environmentally friendly techniques. As a result, the Cascina is energy self-sufficient, using solar panels and wood from its own sustainable forest. Reached by means of 2 km natural soil road, is easily accessible from the highway, and offers its guests the real flavour of an isolated Italian country house. The space Cascina Strà is an idylic farm house located in the heart of the beautiful ligurian countryside. Built in 1600, the Cascina has been painstakingly and lovingly restored by its owner Chiara Merola, a passionate and experienced advocate of ecological restoration, using authentic local materials and environmentally friendly techniques. As a result, the Cascina is fully energy self-sufficient, using solar panels and wood from its own sustainable forest. Located at the heart of a forest of chestnut trees, the Cascina commands a fantastic 180° panoramic view of hills, forests all the way to the glittering Ligurian sea, which is approximately 9 km away. The Cascina, which is reached by means of its own 2 km natural soil road, but is easily accessible from the main ligurian highway, offers its guests the real flavour of an isolated Italian country house, with its kitchen garden and olive groves, its natural springs and its romantic nooks and crannies. The cascina is a perfect location for trecking and other outdoor activities such as climbing and mountain bike. It is for example close to the well-known free-climbing at the White Rocks of Orco Feglino. More than anything however, the peace of the cascina makes it a perfect retreat from the stress of modern day living and the ideal location for artistic and other creative activities. The cascina, which is self-catering, has a number of guest bedrooms, with from 2 to 4 beds, and a beautiful kitchen which is available for guests to prepare their own meals. The house's drinking water is spring water, which comes from the mountain, so we recommend that you do not buy or bring plastic water bottles. Cascina Strà also offers sailing boat tours to discover the marvelous coastline. Guest access A large country house with wide rooms typical of ancient buildings, and shared spaces. There is a main common entrance, a kitchen exclusively for guests, 2 bathrooms, always clean and monitored, plus 2 beautiful outdoor hot showers under the wisteria. The kitchen and the bathrooms could be shared with other guests (max 2 persons, if any, and if the house is not booked at least for 7-10 people). The bathrooms are still to be shared with the owners (max 1 person if they will be). IT IS NECESSARY TO TAKE YOUR OWN TOWELS. We have a beautiful terrace and a large courtyard overlooking the scene, for eating out, or just to sunbathe or watch the sky and its stars. The 2 km unmade road is not bad, but I advise using a normal car and not sport cars or sport motorbikes. There is a parking near the house, and you can unload your luggage at the door. The indicated price is for a minimum of 4 nights per person. For 1-2 nights the price is € 35/45 depending on the season. Other things to note Normally, the owner also live in the house (in another wing), and then we will have to share the bathrooms, the entrance and one of the 2 sitting rooms. We advise to carry a camping torche and towels. The torche, to be comfortable at night, because in the outside of the farmhouse we have preferred not to have fixed lights to enjoy the starry sky. During the winter or the cold season is requested a refund of heating costs. If the house is rented for exclusive use, the reimbursement of the electricity bill could take place through meter reading. A security deposit (bail) in cash is required upon arrival and will be refunded upon successful check out. The house must be left in order. During the winter has requested a refund of heating costs. The indicated price is for a minimum of 3 nights per person. For 1-3 nights the price is € 35/45 according to season. In the New Year period we do not rent to people under 30 years old. we offer sailing boat tours to discover the marvelous coastline. Registration Details IT009044C2TR35ER4C