Although it has been several months since my wife and I stayed at Villa Gnocchi and were treated to the hospitality of Roberto and his lovely wife, I frequently think back to the wonderful experience of those charming days at the villa and our visits to the countryside of Santa Margherita Ligure. We stayed for several days in the summer... More

We have stayed at Robertos little gem quite a few times. It's simply a home away from home. Walking from Villa Gnocchi to Santa Marguerita only takes about 20 minutes (all downhill) to enjoy the best cafes and restaurants. Then catch the local bus back up the hill and enjoy the stunning views as you go. Roberto is an adorable... More

We were greeted to a warm welcome from Roberto who sat us down on the terrace and proceeded to advise us on our itinerary for our short stay in the area. From his old leather folder came out maps, and with lavish biro marks we became cognisant of the area. Our modest room had a terrace and a wonderful view... More

Located near the top of the ridge overlooking Santa Margherita, sits this lovely, family owned and operated bed and breakfast. The grounds were beautiful, the breakfast delicious and the hospitality beyond compare. Upon our arrival, our host, Roberto, picked us up from the train station and drove us to the inn, whereupon, after we were settled, he sat down with... More

Villa Gnocchi is a hidden treasure and one that I will be back to visit again! As our car climbed the hill up from Santa Margherita Ligure town center, we were a little worried about where we were going and how far away it was from town. However the second we entered the lovely villa and its grounds and stood... More

Roberto is the one who makes this a special place to stay. He is an excellent host and looks shocked should you mention the idea of consulting Tourist Information. He has extensive local knowledge and Villa Gnocchi is an excellent centre for exploring the many marked walks criss-crossing the Portofino National Park. Indeed it is perfectly possible to manage here... More

Enjoyed great stay in Villa Gnocchi. Found this on Michelin guide, and impulsively decided to stay here on the road, but the result was much greater than expectation. The room was clean and spacious. The view from the room was also great in the night. Shows whole Santa Margherita with nice night view to the sea. Breakfast was one of... More

We had a personal recommendation from a friend and we were not disappointed. We didn't use the car the whole trip as Roberto provided excellent advice on buses & walking routes. We had disapointing weather but we still enjoyed our 5 night trip. We walked into SML on 4 evenings for dinner and survived. On the wettest evening we walked... More

I do not recommend staying at this bed & breakfast if you like cleanliness and comfort. The bathroom was filthy including the shower curtain. The facilities were run down, not kept up. Plants needed trimming, dog poop throughout the facility (had to watch were you walked), our shower head was broken, and a continuous ant trail on our small balcony.... More