Location: San Remo, Liguria, Italy, Europe (Nice Airport - 55 kms (33 m); Genoa Airport - 120 kms (80 m)) Accommodation: Fully Air-Conditioned Luxury Apartment - 2 Bedrooms + Loft - 3 Baths - (Sleeps 4-6) *************************************************************************** This is a luxuriously-appointed, fully air-conditioned apartment, set in a historic Italian Castle. It has grey marble flooring throughout on the bedroom level, with three modern bathrooms, and able to comfortably sleep six people. It is close to the town centre (15-minute walk) but in a quiet high-class elegant residential area. In addition to the stunning views of the sea , the apartment has the benefit of its own exclusive garden and a well-shaded patio immediately adjacent to the exclusive garden, with wonderful sea views. There are numerous fine restaurants nearby - please email us for suggestions. The nearest airports are Nice (50 kms) and Genoa (80kms). The beach is just 1 km (or 2,850 feet) away. There are numerous public and private beaches, with restaurants and beach bars in San Remo. There is a swimming pool and a tennis court within the grounds of the Castello. Horseback riding and golf are just 1 km away. San Remo town centre is just 1 km away. Shops and a restaurant are just 500 m (or 1,425 feet) away. The railway station is just 2 km away. A petrol station/gas station is just 1 km away. And there is a bus stop less than 50 metres away -- just outside the gates of the Castello. Nearby activities include golf, touring historical sites, riding, sailing, fishing, watersports, tennis, hiking, biking, surfing, boating, and skiing. Close by there is the ocean, a forest, a leisure park, mountains, a country club, excellent restaurants, a cinema, galleries/museums, and theaters. If you like Italian fashions, you are in luck! You can buy Prada, Gucci, Armani, Dolce, Gabbana, Moschino, and Versace in town at "knock-down" prices! The largest Designer Fashion Outlet in Italy is only 90 minutes drive away by car, at Serravalle Scrivia, (near to Genoa Airport). There you will find many major Italian fashion brands at Factory Outlet prices. There is a cleaning person available, and a caretaker residing in the complex. Our local multi-lingual manager can usually offer additional chargeable services including meet and greet, sightseeing services, and an interpreter. The Castello Devachan was purchased in 1890 by the English Count Orazio Savile of Mexborough. The elder Lord Mexborough acquired the castle to live there with his young spouse Lady Ivy, despite his age of 75 years. The Count of Mexborough had become a Buddhist after having lived in India for thirty years, it was he who named the Castello Devachan. Before it was called Villa Silvia Mexborough, after his first wife. The Castello Devachan was built and designed by the engineer Pietro Agosti (from Sanremo) with the help of engineer Winter. The building developer was Costanzio Sappia. The architecture of the castle was in the liberty style. The Castello Devachan stands majestically on the hill of Berigo, a few minutes from the centre of Sanremo, set amongst other beautiful villas, between palm trees, orange trees, cacti, banana, and other tropical and Mediterranean plants. This apartment is on the ground floor and mezzanine levels. It has a kitchenette, a dining area that seats six, two bedrooms, three bathrooms (two of which have showers), and a terrace to the ground floor. Amenities include WiFi ADSL, two TV's, with over 150 Satellite channels, including CNN, CNBC, FOX TV, BBC Worldwide, SKY News, French, German, Italian, Spanish channels, 2 DVD players, a CD player, a washer/dryer, 2 sofas, and double sofa-bed. There is also a private parking lot. The total interior area is 105 m2 or 1,130 square feet. The area of the private garden is 80 square meters or 861 square feet. In addition to the private garden, there is an extensive communal garden with a large swimming pool, a tennis court, and boules. The apartment is south-facing, at a altitude of 100 m or 285 feet. There is a resident concierge/caretaker. And there is a security video entryphone. San Remo is very close to the French border, and is only a 20-minute drive from Monte Carlo, Monaco. Special Rates: We welcome long lets, and often have last-minute special offers. We are registered to accept most major credit cards, and can do so over the telephone, by fax or on-line. We also accept ONLINE CREDIT AND BANK CARD payments, in Euros, British Pounds, and in US Dollars. We also accept paymments by Bankers Draft, or Bank WIRE transfer (SWIFT) in Sterling Pounds, US Dollars, or Euros. Our published price includes (inter alia) the following - Use of the private garden, private car parking space, the services of our local property managers, heating in the winter months, electricity consumption up to EURO 25 per week, use of the communal pool, private terrace, communal tennis court, international satellite TV, use of the DVD library in the apartment, use of the communal boules pitch, and the use communal garden, are all included. Regular garden maintenance by our private gardener is also included Our published price excludes the following items - A Security Deposit of EURO 850.00 is required. This must be paid in advance or arrival. There is a Final cleaning of EURO 150.00, depending on the number of guests. There is a weekly laundry fee of EURO 35.00 per person to cover the linen hire, washing, laundering and ironing. An allowance of EURO 25 per week for electricity consumption is included in the rental paid - anything in excess must be paid. Baby sitting and additional cleaning / maid service is available at extra cost. ********* To reach Castello Devachan, take the A8 motorway from Nice Airport, and drive for 50 kms in the direction of Genoa. After crossing the Italian frontier, take the exit marked San Remo, and drive into town, aiming for the casino. The Corso Degli Inglesi is about a five-minute drive away. ************************************************************************** View comments from previous guests who have stayed in our apartment at the Castello Devachan - http://www.castellodevachan.net *************************************************************************** RENTAL RATES FOR 2006: ===================== 1200 euros/week January 10 - February 27 1600 euros/week February 28 -March 26 1550 euros/week March 27 - April 2 1990 euros/week April 3 - May 21 2250 euros/week May 22 - June 25 2450 euros/week June 26 - July 30 3200 euros/week July 31 - August 27 2700 euros/week August 28 - September 30 2250 euros/week October 01 - October 31 1500 euros/week November 01 - 10 December 2250 euros/week December 11 - 10 January 2007 We offer special long term rental rates for stays in excess of one month. 20% last Minute discounts often available. Payment may be in Euros, Sterling Poinds or US Dollars Pay on-line with most major credit cards, or by phone or fax or make a wire bank transfer. ************************************************************************* CHECK AVAILABILITY ONLINE ========================= http://www.castellodevachan.net ****************************