La Fustaia

• Sleeps: 2, or 2-3 per room
• Bedrooms: Varies
• Bathrooms: Varies
• Minimum stay: 1 night

La Fustaia (“the high forest” in English) is a dreamlike estate in the hills of Sarzana, close to the UNESCO World Heritage Cinque Terre in Liguria, Italy.

Surrounded by nothing but towering trees and thriving nature, the Lamotte family’s former hunting lodge has been beautifully transformed into a wonder-filled retreat, in which every space tells a story.

Separate from the main house, Il Capanno is a magical glamping-style hut with handcrafted furnishings and a serene sense of calm. Deeply immersed in nature, you’ll also have an entire holm-oak forest at your disposal! After exploring the enchanting surroundings, relax in your al fresco bathtub under a blanket of stars, before drifting into a silent night of slumber.

For a morning treat, you can arrange for a gourmet breakfast basket to be delivered straight to you, via a small cable car that winds its way through the trees.

La Voliera is a frescoed, nest-like room that occupies the oldest part of the main house; the place where Count Lamotte would release his birds. Wood panelling and small Tuscan-style windows evoke warmth and charm, while a well-placed skylight showcases the night sky in all its star-sprinkled glory.

More highlights include an indulgent bathroom with a shower built into a well, and a sun-drenched patio that leads to the estate’s outdoor infinity pool and terraced garden area.

Costanza, meanwhile, is a grand, lime-walled suite that boasts a double bedroom with its own zinc bathtub and mesmeric slate fireplace. There’s also an adjoining single room, which features a late-19th century French bed.

At a glance

• A luxurious, carefully-preserved former hunting lodge for the Lamotte family, beautifully secluded in the wooded hills of Sarzana, Liguria.
• The retreat is close to the UNESCO World Heritage Cinque Terre.
• Accommodation comprises:
  • Il Capanno (2 guests), a secluded forest glamping-style retreat, separate from the main house with an outdoor bath.
  • La Voliera (2 guests), a double room with a private patio and access to the infinity pool with terraced garden.
  • Costanza (2-3 guests), a luxury suite with a double and adjoining single room, and access to the infinity pool with terraced garden.
  • Il Fienile (2 guests), an additional room which is only available when the entire estate is booked exclusively.
• Guests may book an overnight stay in the estate’s 19th century greenhouse during summer.
• Gourmet breakfasts are served each morning with garden views, and guests also have the opportunity to arrange private dinners with local chefs.
• Estate experiences include private watercolour sessions, forest bathing, and sound massage by the pool, with off-site experiences such as horseback riding and sailing also available.

Features

• Family Friendly
• Large Groups
• Swimming Pools

More information

Large windows open out to the forest, ushering the natural sounds and seasons inside. Guests will also have direct access to the pool and garden, for lazy afternoon lounging.

For guests exclusively booking the entire estate, Il Fienile is also available: an exquisite room defined by welcoming open architecture and gleaming glass elements, with an exposed slate fireplace for cosy evenings in.

By arrangement, extra-special summer nights can be spent in the estate’s 19th-century greenhouse, where you can snooze under the starry night sky before waking up to a delicious breakfast prepared from natural and artisanal local produce. Private dinners can be arranged, too, with menus created with local chefs especially for you.

During your stay, you can choose from a wide range of estate experiences, including private watercolour lessons, forest bathing, and sound massages by the shimmering pool. The owners can also help you explore the wider area through gentle horseback rides and sailing excursions around the breath-taking Cinque Terre, in a stay that promises to live in your memory forever.

Things to note

Private events and weddings can be arranged on the estate, please see the property website for details.

Current Offers

Special Under 35 rate €250 per room, available during selected lower-season months: October, November, February, March and April, subject to availability.