All'Antica Fornace

From €40 For 1 night, 2 adults
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  • Peaceful Alta Val di Vara site five minutes' drive from Varese Ligure
  • A 35-minute drive to Sestri Levante; 45 minutes to Cinque Terre
  • Swimming lake, kids' pool, hammocks and beach volleyball on site
Soak up some of the lovely Liguria countryside by settling down on a lakeside pitch at All’Antica Fornace, a peaceful and spacious site in the Alta Val di Vara. This is a fabulous location for some chilled-out downtime, with pitches centred around a lake where guests can swim, sail small boats or just relax with a drink while watching out for wildlife (the ducks’ antics are often particularly popular with visiting kids…) Kids can swim in a smaller pool too, or work off a bit of energy with games of beach volleyball or football. Meanwhile, hammocks have been strung in the trees for grownups who are more interested in the possibility of a siesta. Practical facilities have been just as well thought out, covering a communal barbecue area, a shared fridge, a wifi service and bathrooms that cater for all guests, including disabled facilities and a parent and baby bathroom. Dogs are welcome to join you for a stay here as long as they don't chase the chickens or ducks – there's plenty of space for them to have a good run around at the dog park. With a river running past the site, lake views and lots of trees around providing shade and peace, you may well think you're far from all urban life at this location – but in fact there are handy amenities not too far away when you need them. The little village of San Pietro Vara (a kilometre away) has a couple of bars and places to eat, but for those barbecue supplies you’ll probably want to travel to Varese Ligure (five minutes' drive).

Site type

Tent pitches 20
Open all year
Please note
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
  • No cars/motorbikes by the pitch/unit. All cars must be parked in the designated area.

Languages spoken

English

Italian

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Toddler's pool

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

D. of E. welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Rallies welcome

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Peaceful

Remote location

Wild camping

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Communal fridge

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Nearby farmers' market

Public transport nearby

Shop nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Horse riding nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Mountain biking nearby

Outdoor pool nearby

Restaurant nearby

Tennis nearby

Location

All'Antica Fornace

Via Borsa

Ponte Rollino

Maissana

La Spezia

Italy

19010

Directions

Timezone

Europe/Rome CEST (GMT+02:00)

GPS

44.34257°N
9.59122°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

When you stop by in Varese Ligure (five minutes' drive) for supplies, you may want to stick around to visit the castle and the colourful houses that make up this unusual circular-shaped town. A little further along (25 minutes) is the start of the Cento Croci Pass, where you can take a scenic drive up to Monte Gottero. For walks, there are some lovely trails running from Campore (10 minutes), including a climb to Monte Porcile for the keen hikers. Bit more adventure? Sign up for a rafting trip from Brugnato or swing through the trees on the adventure course at Adventure Park in Val di Vara (both 20 minutes). The countryside around here is gorgeous, but if you fancy a change of scenery, swap the rural views for seaside ones on a trip to Sestri Levante (35 minutes), which has two beachy bays and a lovely Old Town to explore. The famously colourful villages of the Cinque Terre National Park are about 45 minutes' drive away, with 120 kilometres of trail to walk along throughout the park.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020 2019 2018 2017
Foce Rio S.Lorenzo 8.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Foce Torrente Bisagno 8.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Localita' Posato 8.8 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Zona La Secca 8.9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent
Zona Molo Bernero 9 mi Sea Excellent Excellent Excellent Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

  • Does All'Antica Fornace have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is All'Antica Fornace dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near All'Antica Fornace? When you stop by in Varese Ligure (five minutes' drive) for supplies, you may want to stick around to visit the castle and the colourful houses that make up this unusual circular-shaped … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of All'Antica Fornace?
    Camping and touring
    Arrive:  10 a.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at All'Antica Fornace? From £34.15 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.