The Muratorio
family have been living in Borgo Muratori for centuries.
Maura Muratorio, the last descendent, after having written
books on the history of the English colony on the Riviera,
decided to restore the house inherited from her uncles and
to offer hospitality in the form of Agriturismo. . |
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Opened recently, Agriturismo
Borgo Muratori offers its guests a peaceful place where one
can immerse oneself in the life of the Ligurian countryside.
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The Convent.
The main house was enlarged in the 17th century, and was
first built as a fortress in order to protect the inhabitants
of the hamlet from the Saracen incursion. It was used
as a Convent and still maintains this name. It sits
grandly amidst vast olive groves, silhouetted against
the hills. From its windows there is a spectacular
view of the sea and the distant horizon. L’Antico
Frantoio Fratelli Muratorio is on the ground floor
and forms part of the local history, it has now been
transformed into a small museum where Maura Muratorio
will be pleased to describe the old
ways of olive oil pressing. The tasting of Maura's own extra
virgin olive oil takes place beneath its vaulted ceiling
especially for her guests.
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Accomodation:
Maura has restored two flats within the Convent: Il Ciliegio and La
Ginestra. |
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The Garden
In the garden, Maura has restored Il Melograno,
a little stone barn where she has been living since 2001.
The Garden is open to all guests and follows the ancient terraced
style of planting olive trees,
fruit and vegetables together.
One can take meals outside under the Pergola or sunbathe in
secluded places and relax under the
shade of the olive trees.
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