Ca' de Bací Du Mattu, mountain house with white cuisine in Mendatica
Ca' de Bací Du Mattu is a mountain house in Mendatica, in the Ligurian hinterland, with a one-bedroom flat for independent stays and a restaurant serving white cuisine with local produce. I would recommend it to anyone seeking quiet, trails and cycling, who does not want nightlife.
Written by Valeria Romano
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Where Ca' de Bací Du Mattu is in Mendatica
Ca' de Bací Du Mattu is in Mendatica, a mountain village in the Ligurian hinterland, in the province of Imperia. The address is on Via Mazzini. Guests describe it as a lovely village, surrounded by nature, where you feel a bit as if you were in a mountain tale.
You arrive by car: the listing mentions free private parking and gives Cuneo-Levaldigi as the reference airport. One review describes it as a good starting point for the Via del Sale, with access from Briga Alta, and the listing talks about itineraries for cycling and skiing.
What the accommodation is like
The accommodation is a one-bedroom flat designed for independent stays. There is a living room with a satellite flat-screen TV and a kitchenette with a fridge, hob and utensils, then a bathroom with bidet and free Wi-Fi included. Outside there is a well-kept garden and the parking.
Guests who have stayed here talk about a beautiful mountain house, built with care by skilled craftsmen and complete with every comfort. Another guest says the flat is wonderful and the owners delightful. Value for money is described as excellent, though I cannot give you figures.
What guests say
The Google rating is 4.6 from 66 reviews. I noticed that many reviews are about the restaurant rather than the accommodation, and that several are a few years old. So it is worth checking what is running today.
- The white cuisine. More guests cite it as the speciality, with ravioli, rabbit, the owners' own olive oil and local ingredients. Some describe it as tasty and not heavy at all.
- The welcome. Warm and friendly hosts, a family who provide everything you need.
- The place. A well-renovated chalet, rustic and welcoming, very rooted in the area.
- The price. Honest value for money comes up often.
What to know before booking
There are few criticisms, but they exist. I have placed them next to the strong points so you can weigh things up clearly.
| Strong point | Worth keeping in mind |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom flat with kitchenette and Wi-Fi | It is a single room, so it suits a couple or a small group |
| Garden and free private parking | Mendatica is a mountain village, so you need a car |
| White cuisine with local produce | One guest complains that the menu is always the same |
| Rustic and welcoming atmosphere | One review simply calls it normal, without further detail |
The practical advice is to ask first whether the restaurant is open on the days of your stay and how the menu works, because most of the comments about the food are not recent. The news about the accommodation, on the other hand, is more up to date.
Who Ca' de Bací Du Mattu suits
I would choose it for a couple or for two or three friends who want a quiet base in the Ligurian hinterland, who cook when they need to and eat local dishes when they feel like it. It works well for anyone who loves walking, cycling or skiing, as the listing places it close to the relevant routes.
I would not recommend it to a large family, nor to anyone who wants entertainment or hotel-style services. Here what counts is the silence, the stone and wood house and the no-frills cooking, so expect a simple, authentic place.
Things to do in Mendatica and around
In Mendatica the programme is simple: stroll around the village, walk the trails and, if you have a bike, explore the routes of the area. In winter the listing mentions skiing. The Via del Sale is one of the destinations guests cite as nearby.
If you would rather be by the sea, also look at Il Pozzo e il Melograno, in Finale Ligure, on the coast. From Ca' de Bací Du Mattu, by car, you can alternate mountains and coast. Check journey times before setting off, because I do not have precise figures here.
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