There is a place on the Elba Island where time has stopped, where convulsed tourism, which usually has a negative effect, is completely forgotten, a place where nature has been sighted, and only few human intervention are required: an island within the island, there we find Tenuta Il Gabbiano.
It's a beautiful site, to enjoy with your senses, where the color of red earth, contrasting with the green foliage of the pines and the delicate blue of the sea characteristic of the island, giving extraordinary glimpses of a breathtaking nature. The property is surrounded by 12 kilometers of coastline, bathed by a sea of light color, almost urea; a succession of beaches, coves, bays are home to the largest colony of herring gulls.
At the heart of the estate there is the beautiful nineteenth century villa which has preserved its original charm: small interventions have transformed it into a small and friendly hotel, lovingly restored, with its decor of antique furniture. In the large terrace in front of the villa you can have dinner outdoors under the domes of ancient pines.
Surround the villa, we find the old agricultural farms, which were also subject of a recovery that allowed them to become 40 comfortable apartments of various sizes.
Complete the tourist offer of Tenuta Il Gabbiano fifteen villas, immersed in the pine forest and in the quiet of nature, most of which were the subject of careful and accurate restoration.
This structure that we show here is part of these large villas surrounded by greenery.
INTERIOR
VILLA NOVA Villa 4-6 persons
The rustic building of two floors, is located on a strip of land, thick with pine trees, that goes to the sea and enjoys an enviable location and a wonderful view. The sides are two bays: the beach and that of Istia Calanova, the latter with pier and a restaurant. LC is made up of 4 +2 beds.
Directly on the beach and Calanova Istia | Centro 4.5 km
Accessories: kitchen, terrace with garden furniture and barbecue.
Bedrooms: 2 (1 double, 1 twin)
Bathrooms: 1 (1 with bath)
EXTERNAL
Past the town of Portoferraio, 9 km of gravel road leading into one of the most beautiful island of Elba, "the Costa dei Gabbiani", a pristine plateau (m. 218) in the center of which stands on the ancient Tenuta il Gabbiano, surrounded by pine forests, vineyards and fruit trees. All around, 450 hectares of Mediterranean vegetation sloping down to the sea. A beautiful landscape with breathtaking views of the sea, 12 km of coastline on which the property lies, a leap of beaches, coves and bays for the exclusive use of hotel’s guests in the residence. The sea and nature lovers will enjoy a walk on the sand every day different and will discover the most typical beaches of the cape, some of which are accessible only by sea or through beautiful trails: Remaiolo, the only beach with a bar and a thick pine forest, reachable by shuttle bus, Punta Rossa, sprinkled with colored mineral, Punta delle Ripalte, home of herring gulls, Ginepro, characteristic for its black sand, Calanova with its exclusive restaurant on the beach and many other again.
A paradise to discover in every place by foot or by bike along the dirt roads and many paths that wind in nature, between the scent of rosemary, helichrysum, lavender, broom ... Tenuta Il Gabbiano is without doubt an unique village that it is able to accommodate a limited number of people, away from the movement and traffic that inevitably characterize the Island of Elba at certain times of the year. It also offers a variety of proposals: from the ancient manor, transformed into small hotel, apartments set in the farms, villas overlooking the sea and scattered pine forests.
The farms and villas are named after plants that surround and overlook the private roads leading to the sea.
Endless are the sports and recreational activities that can be found within the village. We recommend the use of cars off the road to fully enjoy the beauty of the place! Apartments: Living room: with sofas, telephone, ISDN line, air conditioning and safe (only in the villas, not in apartments). Rooms: double or twin beds. Kitchen: 4 burner gas stove, oven (only in Bougainvillea Villa, Villa Gaby, Villa Pineta, Villa Rosmarino), dishwasher (only in Bougainvillea Villa, Villa Gaby Villa Rosmarino), fridge, freezer and kitchenware. Bathroom: with shower. Outside space: each apartment has an outdoor area (not in apartments on the first floor of the Hotel Calypso) and barbecue (only in the villas).
Pets: Yes.
Services included: initial cleaning, swimming pool, golf, hiking tours, climbing, entertainment, baby club, playground, mini-buses to the beach, weekly change of linen, final cleaning, water, gas and electricity.
Services not included (payable locally): restaurant, bar, mini market, tennis courts, diving center, equestrian center, windsurfing, canoeing, tennis and swimming, mountain biking, beach equipment.
Services on request (payable locally): extra bed € 25.00. Dogs € 8.00 per day allowed. Daily change of linen € 8.00 per person.
TENUTA IL GABBIANO - VILLA NOVA
Sleeps: 6
Rooms: 2 (1 double, 1 twin)
Bathrooms 1 (1 with bath)
DISTANCES
Capoliveri: 9.5 km
Portoferraio: 24.3 km
Lacona: 22.0 km
Porto Azzurro: 15.4 km
Marina di Campo: 30.7 km