Escape to Italy: Ventimiglia's BEST B&B (Stunning Views!)

La Terrazza dei Pelargoni B&B Ventimiglia Italy

Escape to Italy: Ventimiglia's BEST B&B (Stunning Views!)

Escape to Italy: Ventimiglia's BEST B&B (Stunning Views!) - REALLY? Let's Dive In! (An Honest Review)

Alright, buckle up buttercups, because I just got back from a whirlwind trip to Ventimiglia, Italy, and I'm here to spill the beans on "Escape to Italy: Ventimiglia's BEST B&B (Stunning Views!)" – and yes, I'm totally judging and not just because I'm still digesting all that pasta.

First, the elephant in the room: Stunning Views! Yeah, they're actually stunning. Like, jaw-dropping, "take a million photos" stunning. One of those sunsets – forget about it! Just drink it in. Pure therapy. You know, that kind of view that forces you to actually relax… which, for a hyper-caffeinated travel writer like myself, is a monumental feat. I'm going to be honest, I spent more time on the terrace than I probably should have. Coffee in hand, staring into the Mediterranean. Pure bliss. 🤤

But, is it REALLY "the best?" Well, that depends, doesn't it? Let's break it down, shall we?

Accessibility & Wheelchair Accessibility – The Reality Check: Okay, this is where things get a little… tricky. The website says facilities for disabled guests. My take? They’re trying. There's an elevator, which is HUGE in Italy, and a major win right off the bat. The grounds are… hilly. Like, really hilly. Think of it as your daily fitness challenge. (More on that later). Check with them directly about the specifics of accessibility in rooms, because I'm not entirely sure if wheelchair access is perfect, it would be best to clarify. I'm scoring this as a "Work in Progress."

Cleanliness and Safety – Pandemic-Proofed? Okay, HUGE props to the team. They're serious about the whole pandemic thing. Daily disinfection in common areas? Check. Staff trained in safety protocol? Check. Hand sanitizer everywhere you turn? Check. Individually-wrapped food options? Double-check! I felt genuinely safe, which is HUGE peace of mind these days. There was even a doctor/nurse on call, which, let's be honest, is nice to know, even if you don’t need it. This area gets a solid A+.

Internet - The Curse of Modern Travel: Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! That's always a win. Reliable? Mostly! It cut out once or twice, but nothing that ruined my day. They have Internet access – LAN and Wi-Fi in public areas, too, so overall, pretty darn good. I'm giving it an A-.

Dining, Drinking, and Snacking – Pasta, Pizza, Perfection? Alright, let's talk food. This is where the "Escape to Italy" part truly shines.

• Breakfast [buffet]? Yes! And it’s pretty decent. They had a good spread. The Asian breakfast intrigued me – I didn’t try it, but kudos for the effort! I stuck to the Western breakfast, with some fab croissants.
• Restaurants: The B&B itself? No full-blown restaurant. But! They have a bar and they're near some great local places.
• Coffee/tea in restaurant: Essential. Check. They make a mean cappuccino.
• Room service [24-hour]: Nope. But with Ventimiglia nearby, endless food is nearby
• Snack bar: Nope but as previously mentioned there are options.

Food-wise I’m going to give them a B+. They're not trying to be a foodie destination, but they provide a good solid foundation for your culinary adventures.

Things to Do & Ways to Relax – Beyond the View: This is the fun part. The Pool with view is… well, it’s the view! It's stunning. The Swimming pool [outdoor] is a great size and perfect for a dip and a chill. This is truly where the B&B excels. But let's get to the nitty-gritty…

• Spa & Wellness – They have a Sauna and a Spa/sauna. I made good use of it.
• Fitness center/Gym/fitness: They have one, and I used it. It's small, but it does the trick.
• Massage: Yes! YES! TREAT YOURSELF! This is my favorite part of the stay! I got a massage overlooking the sea. It was pure bliss. The therapist was amazing. It was so good, I almost fell asleep. I woke up with a sore neck from just… you know… being so relaxed!

This is really the perfect place to decompress. So many relaxation options here.

Services and Conveniences – The Little Things that Matter:

• Breakfast in room: Sadly, no.
• Air conditioning in public area: Absolutely yes! They work wonders against the heat.
• Concierge: Helpful and friendly!
• Daily housekeeping: Absolutely!
• Laundry service Yes. They will take care of you.
• Parking: Car park [free of charge], amazing.
• Safety deposit boxes: Present and accounted for.

Rooms, Glorious Rooms – The Cozy Factor:

• Air conditioning: Of course!
• Free bottled water: Essential.
• Wi-Fi [free]: You betcha!
• Bathtub and Separate shower/bathtub: Luxury!
• In-room safe box: Check.
• Balcony or Terrace: Yes, and oh-so-important. You need that terrace.
• Coffee/tea maker: Essential.
• Mini bar: YES! Even for a non-drinker like me, it's nice to have options.
• Soundproofing: YES! Thank goodness, because the street can get lively.
• Wake-up service: Absolutely.
• Bed: Extra-long bed. Comfy!

The rooms are impeccably kept, clean, crisp, and modern. Nothing especially fancy, but comfortable and well-appointed.

For the Kids: Not really. This isn’t a family-focused place, and I didn’t see any Babysitting service or Kids meal on offer. Fine with me, but good to know if you're bringing the little ones.

Getting Around:

• Airport transfer: Available! Yay!
• Bicycle parking and Car park [free of charge]: Amazing!
• Taxi service: Check.

The Quirks & the Imperfections (Because Nothing's Perfect):

• The location, as good as it is, might be a minor challenge if you have limited mobility, remember.
• The restaurant offerings are a bit limited.
• Sometimes, the language barrier can be a bit of a hurdle, but they’re very patient and helpful.

My Verdict & A Quirky Persuasion:

"Escape to Italy: Ventimiglia's BEST B&B (Stunning Views!)" is not just a catchy name; it's pretty darn accurate. The views alone are worth the price of admission. Add in the cleanliness, the friendly staff, the spa, and the proximity to Ventimiglia, and you've got a winner.

But here’s the thing: this isn’t just a good hotel. It’s a vibe. It's about sipping your morning coffee while the sun kisses the sea. It’s about the gentle scent of the lemons in the air. It’s about forgetting, for a few precious days, all the chaos of the world.

My Rating: 4.5 Stars (Mostly because of the hills – but those views… those VIEWS!)

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1. That View: Okay, I’ve said it a million times, and I’ll say it again. The views alone are enough to warrant a visit. Picture this: you, a morning espresso, and the shimmering Mediterranean. Pure paradise.
2. Pampering Perfection: Treat yourself! You deserve a massage, a dip in the pool, and some serious relaxation.
3. Safety & Cleanliness: In these times, it's more crucial than ever. "Escape to Italy" is taking your well-being seriously.
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La Terrazza dei Pelargoni B&B Ventimiglia Italy

Okay, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's perfectly-formatted, color-coordinated travel itinerary. This is a messy, glorious, hopefully hilarious descent into my Italian adventure, specifically at La Terrazza dei Pelargoni B&B in Ventimiglia. Think of it as a diary entry crossed with a travelogue after way too much espresso.

La Terrazza dei Pelargoni: Ventimiglia Meltdown (and maybe some sunshine too)

Day 1: Arrival – Italian Clumsiness and Pasta Dreams

• Morning (or what passes for morning after the red-eye flight): Landed in Nice. Ugh, the French customs agent glared at my passport. I swear I smiled! Anyway, the train to Ventimiglia was supposed to be smooth sailing… it wasn't. Spent an hour trying to decipher the train schedule, which looked more like hieroglyphics. Kept accidentally brushing up against a very grumpy-looking Italian man with a particularly pungent cologne. He kept grumbling something… pretty sure it wasn't "Welcome to Italy!" Finally found my train and flopped onto a seat, feeling like a beached whale.
• Afternoon: Arrived in Ventimiglia. Gorgeous! The B&B, La Terrazza dei Pelargoni, is… well, it was supposed to be easy to find. Let's just say I walked past the same gelato shop three times before finally figuring out the address. The owner, a woman who looked like she’d personally invented chaos (in the best way possible!), waved me in with a huge smile and a "Ciao! You are lost!" (Nailed it.) The view from the terrace? Breathtaking. So breathtaking, I almost tripped over a stray terracotta pot.
• Evening: The pasta! Glorious, life-affirming pasta. Found a tiny trattoria down a cobbled street. The waitress, a sassy woman named Maria, practically rolled her eyes when I fumbled through my broken Italian. But the food… oh, the food. Ate so much carbonara I'm pretty sure I'm part-pork now. Walking back to the B&B, I swear I saw a cat wink at me. Or maybe it was the wine. Or both. Sleep came quickly.

Day 2: Market Mayhem and Beach Bliss (with a side of sunburn)

• Morning: The infamous Ventimiglia market. Chaos. Glorious, vibrant, overwhelming chaos. The smells! The colors! The sheer volume of people shouting at each other! Braveheart could take notes. I haggled (badly) for a scarf, got ripped off (probably), but had the time of my life. Picked up some olives, some cheese, and a very suspect-looking zucchini flower. Ate the olives. Ate the cheese. Contemplating the zucchini flower.
• Afternoon: Attempted beach relaxation. Key word: attempted. Found a gorgeous, secluded beach. Thought, "Ah, peace". Then, I proceeded to misjudge the sun's intensity. Sunburn level: lobster. Spent the afternoon slathered in aloe vera and trying not to cry. Lesson learned: I am not a sun goddess. I am a white potato.
• Evening: Dinner at a different trattoria. Maria again! This time, she remembered my order (carbonara, duh) and even gave me a complimentary glass of limoncello. The limoncello tasted like sunshine and regret (because of the aforementioned sunburn). Walked back to the B&B under a sky bursting with stars, mumbling something about how I wanted to stay forever.

Day 3: The Giardini Hanbury and Existential Melon

• Morning: Okay, today was supposed to be a cultural day. The Giardini Hanbury, a botanical garden known for its exotic plans, gardens, and views did not disappoint. I'm not exactly a botany expert, but everything was beautiful, smelled amazing, and made me feel…calm? I may even have taken a picture of a particularly flamboyant cactus. I also got lost. As always.
• Afternoon: I purchased a melon at lunch. I sat on a bench in the sun, eating the melon. The melon was perfect. Sweet, cool, juicy. I just sat there, staring at the sea, eating melon, and thinking about life. That's a first for me. Maybe Italy is good for the soul. Maybe I'm just delirious from sugar.
• Evening: One last dinner with Maria. I felt like I was saying goodbye to a friend. The sun set over the Mediterranean, painting the sky in oranges and purples. Ordered the carbonara, of course. Had a final glass of limoncello. The world didn't seem quite so bad anymore.

Day 4: Ciao, Ventimiglia (and the bittersweet goodbye)

• Morning: Packed my bags, attempting to squeeze all my new treasures (and the memories) into my suitcase. Said goodbye to the chaos-embracing owner of the B&B. She gave me a hug and told me to come back. I’m already planning it.
• Afternoon: On the train back to France. The train ride seemed less stressful than before. Maybe because my Italian was a little better. Or maybe because I was just more…Italian. I watched the coastline pass by. I was a little sad to leave, but my heart was full. And my stomach? Well, it was still full of carbonara and limoncello.
• Evening Landed in Nice, and started planning my return.

Final Thoughts:

Ventimiglia, and especially La Terrazza dei Pelargoni, wasn't perfect. I made mistakes, got lost (a lot), overate, and definitely got sunburned. But it was real. It was messy. It was everything I wanted. I left with a full belly, a slightly more Italian vocabulary, and a feeling that maybe, just maybe, I'd finally found a little bit of paradise. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to find some carbonara. Ciao!

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La Terrazza dei Pelargoni B&B Ventimiglia ItalyOkay, buckle up, buttercups. We're diving headfirst into the glorious, slightly chaotic, and completely opinionated world of Escape to Italy: Ventimiglia's BEST B&B (Stunning Views!) – or at least, that's what *they* call it. Here's the raw, unfiltered truth, served with a side of pasta (probably).

1. Okay, "Best B&B"? Seriously? What's the deal? Is it *actually* good? Gimme the real dirt.

Alright, alright, settle down. "Best" is a subjective term, you know? Like, my "best" pizza involves extra garlic and a questionable amount of olive oil. (Don't judge!) So, is this place truly "best"? Look, the views *are* legitimately jaw-dropping. We're talking postcard-worthy, catch-your-breath-and-maybe-scream-a-little-because-it's-so-beautiful views. I mean, the pictures don't *lie*, but they also don't capture the feeling of wind whipping through your hair, or the distant chatter of the market below. That, my friends, is magic. The downside? It's a climb. My luggage and I had a *serious* conversation about our life choices on the way up (and by conversation, I mean me yelling at my suitcase). But yeah, good. Definitely good. Excellent even. As long as you're not in a hurry, and like to *earn* your morning coffee.

2. Location, Location, Location! Give me the gritty details. Is it a pain to get to? Is it noisy? Cats? Tell me everything!

Okay, so the location. Ventimiglia itself is… well, it's Ventimiglia. Charming in a slightly faded, lived-in kind of way. The B&B? It’s tucked away in the historic part, meaning winding alleys, cobblestone streets, and the *aforementioned* climb. I'm not kidding about the climb. Pack light. Seriously. Consider hiring a sherpa. Noise? Occasionally. Church bells, scooters, the passionate cries of vendors… It’s Italy, people! Embrace the chaos! And the cats? Oh, the cats! There *are* cats. They’re sleek, they’re judging you, and they’re *everywhere*. I may or may not have befriended one named "Luciano" who practically demanded breakfast every morning. So yes, cats. Be warned. Also, I lost my favorite scarf to one. (Probably Luciano).

3. What's the breakfast situation like? I'm a picky eater. Can I get a decent cup of coffee? Don't even *think* about offering me burnt toast.

Okay, breakfast. This is important. I *need* coffee. And preferably something besides the instant granules that taste like sadness. Good news! The coffee was… passable. Okay, it was actually pretty darn good! They had a proper espresso machine, which is a major win in my book. They also had a selection of pastries, fruit, and some sort of cured meats that I *think* were delicious, but I'm a vegetarian so, you know... It wasn't a *huge* spread, but it was enough to fuel a day of exploring. They did have toast, but it wasn't burnt. Crisis averted! The highlight? Eating breakfast on the terrace, overlooking the Med. Just… wow. I could get used to that. Seriously.

4. The rooms. Spill the tea! Clean? Comfortable? Are the beds made of rocks? Be honest!

The rooms. Alright. They were… clean. Spotless, even. Which is a huge plus in my book, especially after some of the questionable accommodations I've encountered in my travels. Comfortable? Yes, generally. The beds weren't made of rocks. Which is also a major win. The decor was… let’s say "eclectic". Think "charming Italian grandmother's house" meets "a touch of bohemian chic". Some might find it a bit dated, but I kind of loved it. There's a certain warmth to it, you know? Like, you could tell someone *cared* about the place. And the views from the rooms? Yes, still stunning. That's the constant, the undeniable truth.

5. What about the owners/staff? Are they friendly? Do they speak English? Because my Italian is… well, let’s just say I'm working on it.

The owners. Oh, *the* owners. They were… a character. In a good way! They were incredibly welcoming, helpful, and spoke English at least, so I didn't have to resort to frantic hand gestures and embarrassingly bad attempts at Italian. They were clearly passionate about the place and were happy to offer tips on where to eat, what to see, and even how to navigate the notoriously chaotic Italian train system. Now, I found the owners were fantastic, even when I tried to make a joke that probably fell flat. They laughed and they kept the jokes coming. Bless their hearts.

6. That Climb... You keep mentioning the climb. Is it *really* that bad? I'm reasonably fit, but I'm no mountain goat.

Okay, let's talk about *the climb*. Here's the deal: it's not Everest. BUT, it's a consistent uphill slog, comprised of cobblestone streets and steps. Remember, I’m a clumsy hobbit, so take that into account. It's definitely manageable if you're reasonably fit. But please, for the love of all that is holy, pack light! Your knees will thank you. I saw a couple lugging enormous suitcases up that hill, and I swear I saw them age ten years in the process. It's less about the overall length and more about the *angle* of the incline. The reward? The view (I'm going to keep banging on about the view, okay?). Seriously, once you get to the top, you completely forget the effort. Almost. And the sunsets? Ooof. Worth every single aching calf muscle. Consider taking breaks, stopping to admire the scenery (and catch your breath!) and maybe pretending you're a glamorous movie star. It helps.

7. Let’s get real. Any downsides? Any hidden costs? What's the catch? Spill it!

Okay, the downsides. There are always downsides, right? Nothing’s perfect. As I mentioned, the climb (still!). No elevator. So… stairs. Lots of stairs. The wifi was a little… patchy at times. Don’t expect lightning-fast internet if you're planning on streaming movies. And… Hmm. Honestly, I’m struggling to come up with anything truly awful. Maybe the general lack of air conditioning could be an issue in high summer (I went in Autumn, so I was fine). The catch? Maybe you'll fall deeply and irrevocably in love with Ventimiglia and never want to leave. Is that a catch? Because IHotel Finder Reviews

La Terrazza dei Pelargoni B&B Ventimiglia Italy

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