The setting of this old-fashioned, 16th century house is a dream for active travelers who love walking and hiking. From its rural hillside setting, guests can reach the sea and the beaches below via paths through vineyards and olive groves. The charming towns of Cinque Terre beckon hikers too. Worldclass chef and sommelier Luca Palmero Scatena runs La Sosta’ s kitchen and gives cooking lessons. The six rooms are tastefully furnished and comfortable and have spectacular views of the sea and Levanto valley. The inn’ s positioning makes it a charming getaway. One must walk on an unpaved path to the house, and there are no porters.
northern italy ~ italian riviera ~ cinque terre, levanto
★★★★
La Sosta di Ottone III
• 6 rooms
• Free Wi-Fi
• Restaurant
• Water view
• Parking
• airport: Milan Malpensa, 3 hours; Pisa, 90 minutes www. jdbhotels. com | page 23