La Bottega, Levà

La Bottega is located on the first floor of a newly rennovated 17th century building and used to be the village's only and last general store. Leva is a small rural 'borgo' above Sori town; the flat has a beautiful big terrace with stunning views of the valley below and the sea in the distance. A short walk (100m) from the car park, rich with history and spectacular views 'La Bottega' is the perfect place to discover the region's countryside and coast (7km to the sea) and all its traditions. The apartment is furnished with beautiful anitque pieces, like the original shop signs, old historic documents as well as original utensils that belonged to the house or were found in the area. Our aim was to preserve and celebrate the history of the house (which used to be the village grocer from the mid 1800) through the objects and furniture used in the apartment. The apartment's main purpose is to welcome guests. The terrace (the roof of the old chesnut drying room, currently being restored) is the perfect spot for sunbathing and dining al fresco looking out to the beautiful valley below. We are are at your disposal for reccommendations and advice in order to make your stay as enjoyable and comfortable experience as possible, please do ask us about places to visit in the area as well as restaurants and the many events happening in our valley. We are more than happy to help with any request and information. Leva is located on the top of Sori's valley and it is surrounded by olive groves and beautiful woodland. The hamlet developes around small pedestrian lanes characterised by the typical stone houses, Leva is extramely quiet with a population of around 40 inhabitants. The village square, where the free carpark is located, is also one of the local bus's stop, from here you can get to Sori (we can provide the bus timetable if needed). It is also possible to reach Sori, and other villages in the valley, on foot along a series of footpaths. Many 'sagre' (village fete) are taking place in the summer months (june-august) almost every weekend in Sori's and neighbouring valleys, visiting these events will give our guests a unique insight into the local traditional cuisine as well as the area's folk traditions and heritage. Every year on the 8th of September the town of Recco hosts the 'sagra del fuoco', three days of spectacular pyrotechnic shows in a competition between the town's neighborhoods, this is of course another opportunity to sample the local specialities. The 'sagre' calendar is packed full, we'll be able to advise on the most interesting ones to visit. The valley also offers many beautiful foot paths for those who enjoy walking, there is also a rock climbing site 1km away from the house.