Isidoro’s studio is situated a little off the beaten track, which is a fortunate trait as you can find a peaceful starting point for visiting all the nearby points of interest without having to stay in crowded and noisy tourist places. Cortigliolo has even its own tiny but lovely sandy beach within the walking distance!
Isidoro was very kind to us and very open in terms of late check-out. He welcomed us friendly despite we were running late. He even showed us where to eat a lovely pizza so late.
The studio itself is a little guest house in the garden of somewhat bigger villa surrounded by well-groomed garden. It’s brand new, clean and neat. The accommodation is simple and minimalistic in style. There is a huge stone sink in the kitchen. It’s a sink every home-bird would die for - stylish and convenient. We also enjoyed very much the coffee provided for us by the host - a nice detail.
During our short stay we noticed however some drawbacks, which are rather minor, but still one could feel as not really welcomed. Firstly, there is a waterproof mattress protector which we discover (in disbelief) after a rather uncomfortably hot night. The weather was cool but we were sweating because of the unbreathable fabric of the protector. Secondly, some furniture pieces were covered by plastic foils which looked like quite trashy. Thirdly, there was no washing powder or detergent provided (and no shop selling it nearby) so it made the washer useless. The washer, by the way, is new and looks like it’s never been used. Ironing board is rather symbolic (very small) and there is no suitable space if you need to iron some clothes. Next, the microwave oven was in a high kitchen cabinet making it hard to reach. Then, there were no hangers in the wardrobe.
Lastly, be careful with the cooker - it seems that the gas pressure might be too high making even the minimal flame too big. We had to adjust it on the go with the shut-off valve under the sink.
To sum up, Studio Conchiglia offers a great price - value rapport and is excellent for a brief stay. Moreover, it has a great potential. With some small improvements and minimal effort the Host can make it the perfect holiday hideout.