BB Villacristiano

I stayed at Marano visiting family in Castrolibero. We found Villa Cristiano a very welcoming modern facility with excellent service. Everything is sparkling clean and there are lovely views from each side of the villa. The rooms are warm and bright. The breakfasts, included in the price, are generous, offering cakes, cereals, yoghurt, juices, fresh fruit, local salami and ham and, best of all, a lovely lady named Anna is on hand to make whatever coffee you like: cappuccino, espresso, long black etc. etc. even soy milk! The rooms and apartments are serviced daily. We had a two bedroom apartment to share with my wife and two children, it has its own kitchen and lounge room. The owner is available in person, and brings fresh pastries when the bakery is open. He looks after any detail such as changing light bulbs and turning up the heating. He also very kindly provided us with a bottle of lovely local wine to taste. There is also a guest lounge where we sat with my brother and sisters and played cards and enjoyed a glass of aforementioned wine. The facility offers ample off-street parking and nearby there is are coffee bars, restaurants, supermarkets, bakery and post office. The beach is half an hour in one direction and the Sila mountain half an hour in the other. Highly recommended for visitors to the province of Cosenza.