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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Underlyingly Unsettling,
This review is from: We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Penguin Modern Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)
Even the start of We Have Always Lived in the Castle is quite a chilling one told by the youngest daughter of the Blackwood family Merricat (from Mary Katherine) as she tells us that in a crumbling old building, we presume a castle, surrounded by woodland live her, her sister and her aging Uncle Julian (who seems to have Alzheimer's and even believes Merricat is dead) as outcasts from the nearby village. In fact in the opening chapters we see how the village treat her like some kind of leper, they will chide and tease her but they won't come near her for fear of her family name and past.
I won't give too much away about the book suffice to say there is a great mystery around her families death and one that as you read along you gain more snippets into until you find out one shocking twist which did actually make me let out a small gasp. The sinister tone of the book is underlying for most of the book and in some ways becomes much darker on the arrival of their cousin Charles who Merricat takes and instant dislike to before things come to a rather dark and dramatic head. A haunting novel that build slowly and yet will stay with you long after you finish it.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gothic masterpiece,
This review is from: We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Penguin Modern Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)
Constance, her teenage sister Merrycat, and their Uncle Julian (an unforgettable character) live like hermits in an old New England house, shunned by their small town neighbours.Constance was acquited of poisoning her parents, brother and aunt and she will not leave the house and its grounds. Then, one day, cousin Charles arrives, precipitating terrible events.This is a gripping classic of American gothic horror, beautifully written and psychologically acute. This new edition has a very illuminating afterword by Joyce Carol Oates.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of my favourites,
By BristolVoyage (UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Penguin Classics Deluxe Editions) (Paperback)
This book is one of those rare gems that seems to transport you to another world effortlessly. Almost as soon as I began to read it I found myself walking home with Merricat, the eyes of the hateful town upon her. I have seldom been so absorbed by a book. Especially one which does not appear to be popular although the reason for this escapes me entirely.
I am always loathe to mention too much detail in a story when reviewing it for obvious reasons however I would like to include some in this review in order to do the book justice. At the beginning of the book we meet Mary Katherine Blackwood (known by her family as Merricat) a strange, dark, daydreaming, 18 year old girl who lives with the remaining members of her family in an old house on the outskirts of town. From the outset of the book it is obvious the townsfolk hate the Blackwood family but it is not fully explained why. Apart from Merricat no-one else from the family ever ventures outside. Six years before the beginning of the book most of Merricat's family were murdered and the culprit was never brought to justice. The murders happened in the same house they live in now which only adds to the intriguing and unsettling nature of the story. Although the murders are not exactly central to the story itself they are always there in the back of your mind...could one of the survivors have been the killer? It's a powerful question that keeps you turning the pages. The four central characters are wonderfully written out although not always likeable. The character of Charles, the unwelcome cousin, is delightfully repulsive and devious. No-one in the family likes him except for Constance who seems unable to think badly of him, at least initially. Constance herself is a troubled character; forced by circumstance to become the head of the family at the young age of 22 has taken it's toll on her but she undoubtedly loves her family very much especially Merricat. Uncle Julian is a survivor of the murder attempt but it has left him wheelchair bound and suffering from what appears to be the onset of dementia. He is often confused but also has remarkably lucid moments. There is a surprising amount of humour in the book most of which comes from Julian. He is brilliantly irreverent and always speaks his mind. The first part of the book focusses mainly on the day to day life of the Blackwood family and their relationship with the townspeople and each other. The middle of the book regards the arrival of cousin Charles which badly upsets the equilibrium of the house, and sets in motion the disastrous events that shape the end of the story, which I will not give away! One of the most interesting parts for me, besides the internal workings of Merricat's mind, is to see a story from the outcasts point of view rather than the frightened townsfolk. It put me in mind a little of stories like 'To Kill A Mockingbird' and the film 'The Burbs' both of which contain social outcasts as main characters with the main difference that these stories focus on the point of view of the outsiders looking in as opposed to the hermits looking out. The story ends in an unusual way which I wasn't quite expecting. Once I had thought about it for a while I decided I liked the ending. Haven't we all been in a situation where we would love to shut out the outside world even for a short while? I know I have and this book speaks to that part of me. Highly recommended, it has become a favourite of mine
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Gothic Read,
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This review is from: We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Penguin Classics Deluxe Editions) (Paperback)
This is a satisfyingly macabre and sinister book. The family that live in the castle are supposedly a murderous bunch, and are definitely not your average neighbours. Mary Katherine Blackwood lives in an isolated house with her sister and their Uncle. The rest of their family died after being fed sugar laced with arsenic. It's Mary Katherine who tells their tale and the reader will soon be entranced by what she has to say, particularly in the events that follow the unwelcome stay of a cousin. A fantastic gothic read, full of humour and a little sadness too. I'll definitely be reading more by this author.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
American Gothic at its most effective,
This review is from: We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Penguin Modern Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)
The wonderfully arresting first paragraph gripped me straight away. The novel is intensely controlled, perfectly, though sparely, written, and somehow - like its narrator - not quite sane. It draws the reader irresistibly into the world of a very unusual girl, and the rest of her damaged family. The narrating voice is utterly strange and memorable.
In her interesting afterword to the Penguin edition Joyce Carol Oates discusses the association between the central character, `Merricat', and witchcraft. I interpreted the narrator's intensely superstitious attitude, her obsessive use of `magic' tokens and rituals rather differently, as the reflection of an obsessive and compulsive personality who treats life like a board game where only she knows the rules. There is much that is sly and unexpected in the novel. Despite the ghastly tragedy which lies behind the family, there is something celebratory about the way the life of this very strange household is depicted, its meals, its gracious surroundings. Normal people begin to seem like irritating intruders to us as well as to the characters. Although I responded to `We Have Always Lived in the Castle' rather less emotionally than some of the other reviewers, I found it immensely powerful, and thought it was even better than `The Haunting of Hill House'.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
We Have Always Lived In The Castle,
By S Riaz "S Riaz" (England) - See all my reviews (VINE VOICE) (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER) (TOP 10 REVIEWER)
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This is, without doubt, one of my favourite books of all time. From the brilliant opening line, you are totally wrapped in Merricat's bizarre and original world. As a narrator, she is sublime - leading you on into her mind and thoughts - introducing you to the remains of her family that have not been poisoned at the lunch her Uncle spends his time writing about. From the start the world is skewed - to her Uncle, Merricat is not there at all, and both he and Merricat turn to her sister, Constance, for nourishment and care. Constance was accused of the murder of her family, but found innocent, and the town treat Merricat and Constance as oddities to be treated with aggression and fear. Merricat and Constance retreat into their home, reclusive until the sudden appearance of a cousin who brings about sudden changes and who threatens Merricat's world. Their retreat mirrors Shirly Jackson herself - a depressive, obese alchoholic who feared going outside and who fought with her own neighbours, giving glorious expression to her fears and obsessions through her characters. Reading about Shirley Jackson, it seems the residents of her small town were not very happy when they read this book and I can understand why, but to produce such a wonderful work from private anguish is surely the work of a genius. It is wonderful to see this book not only re-released, but also released on kindle, along with some other works by the author. Could we have them all re-released with such care please? The author, and her readers, deserve it and, if you have not yet read this book, then I am extremely jealous.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
By booksetc (London, UK) - See all my reviews
This review is from: We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Penguin Modern Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)
'My name is Mary Katherine Blackwood. I am eighteen years old, and I live with my sister Constance ... Everyone else in my family is dead.'
A chilling start to this short, suspenseful novella that unfolds slowly with hints that strange as the Blackwood sisters are, we don't know the half of it. Merricat, said Connie, would you like a cup of tea? Oh, no, said Merricat, you'll poison me.' That's what the local children chant and we know early on that Constance has been accquitted of the murder of most of her family. Hard to write more without giving too much away but it builds up to a climax reminiscent of Shirley Jackson's horrific story The Lottery. She doesn't give you all the answers, though ... and you're left wondering about how strange Merricat was before that night when everybody died, and what was her relationship with her shadowy - but unpleasant-sounding - parents? The house is a character in its own right, so wonderfully described that you can see it, the sparkling china and silver, the glowing preserves, taste Connie's wonderful cooking. Do you take sugar?
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An intense read and creepy tale,
This review is from: We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Penguin Classics Deluxe Editions) (Paperback)
A creepy tale of a big house where the two Blackwood sisters, Constance and Merricat, live with their old uncle. The local villagers treat them with suspicion and hate, after six of the Blackwood family died one night from poisoning. Constance was tried and found innocent. The sisters and Uncle Julian try to live quietly in their mausoleum; Constance tends the garden, Uncle Julian sees to his papers, and the beloved Merricat patrols and protects the estate with ritual and amulets. However, one day cousin Charles arrives - and life will never be the same after that.
This short novel is an excellent exercise in paranoia, the whole 'did she didn't she' questio over the poisoning, the villagers' suspicion (and jealousy, for the Blackwoods are not short of a penny, although they don't flaunt it at all), and then the catalyst that arrives to upset everything. A very intense read and beautifully crafted tale.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Unsettling and Compelling Read,
This review is from: We Have Always Lived in the Castle (Penguin Modern Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)
Eighteen-year-old Mary Katherine, known to her family as Merricat, lives with her older sister, Constance, and their ailing Uncle Julian, in the Blackwood family home. These three characters are the only surviving members of the wealthy Blackwood family; the remainder were all poisoned six years before by arsenic which had been mixed into the sugar bowl. Merricat, who was twelve at the time of the poisoning, had been sent to bed in disgrace; Uncle Julian took only a little sugar and, after being terribly ill, just managed to survive; Constance, who does not take sugar, was charged with the murders, but was acquitted. (No spoilers, we learn all of this early on in the novel). Now the three of them live practically as recluses in the large family house set in the middle of the New England woods, Merricat being the only one able to venture down to the village to buy groceries and to change the library books. However, on her twice-weekly shopping trips, Merricat is taunted by the villagers and their children tease her with a nasty rhyme:
"Merricat, said Connie, would you like a cup of tea? Oh no, said Merricat, you'll poison me. Merricat, said Connie, would you like to go to sleep? Down in the boneyard, ten feet deep!" Merricat, who informs us that the villagers have always hated the Blackwoods and who, with her obsessive compulsive behaviour finds it extremely difficult to to make the journey into the village, wishes they would all die a terrible, painful death and then, she tells us, she would gladly walk over their dying bodies. No sooner has Merricat recovered from her latest visit to the village, when her cousin Charles arrives at the Blackwood home and, wheedling his way into Constance's affections, he tries to take charge of the house and the substantial amount of family money kept in the safe. He also rather rashly tries to convince Constance that Uncle Julian would be better off in a nursing home and that Merricat needs to be taken in hand - which, we learn as we read on, is a rather big mistake... Narrated throughout by Merricat, Shirley Jackson's novel, which was first published in 1962 and described by Joyce Carol Oates as a masterpiece of Gothic suspense, is a wonderfully unsettling story. Merricat is a brilliant and oddly fascinating creation who, disconcertingly, is both childlike and treacherous and, of course, unreliable. I started and finished this novel in one absorbed sitting, totally drawn into the Blackwoods' strange family life by the narrator's very compelling voice. Recommended. 4.5 Stars.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cold Comfort Farm gone glitteringly obsidian,
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This is a chillingly wonderful short book, at one and the same time mordantly funny, satisfyingly weird, and quite disturbing
I was pointed in its direction by fellow reviewer, FictionFan, who thought it would touch my `like a well written something on the edge of ODD' muscle. Shirley Jackson was a gifted horror and things-that-go-bump-in-the-night writer whose first writing was published in 1949. By 1965 she was dead. It's no surprise to find she had a slightly troubled personal history, probably involving issues around food. Her books (and this is by all accounts typical) are set in small town America, and though the protagonists may be distinctly disturbing and oddball - uncomfortable misfits, it is also clear that Jackson has sympathies with her dysfunctional main characters, and sees small-town, insular, intolerant mentality as being as - if not more - reprehensible, than the fragile, disturbed, central character. In We Have Always Lives in the Castle, the central characters are two sisters Constance, and the narrator, Mary Catherine - Merricat. Indeed, Merricat is particularly cat like, and her closest companion IS her cat Jonas. And at times, she is a particularly merry cat, in her playfulness, her whimsicality, her fey, wild child appreciation of nature. She reminded me of an indelibly darker, deeply disturbed cousin to Stella Gibbons' Cold Comfort Farm's Elfine - but Jackson's novel has no Flora, creature of higher reason, to shed light into the darkness. Constance, and Merricat live in dark and disturbing isolation on the edge of their community, shunned and feared by the village folk, and shunning and fearing of them, in return Perhaps the best way of giving a flavour of Jackson's deliciously oddball, creepy imagination, and her economy of writing, is the opening paragraph: "My name is Mary Katherine Blackwood. I am eighteen years old, and I live with my sister Constance. I have often thought that with any luck at all I could have been born a werewolf, because the two middle fingers on both my hands are the same length, but I have had to be content with what I had. I dislike washing myself, and dogs, and noise. I like my sister Constance, and Richard Plantagenet, and amanita phalloides, the death-cap mushroom. Everyone else in my family is dead." Our unreliable narrator Merricat with her strange rituals is clearly unhinged, quite seriously so - but Jackson's skill and charm is to make this fragile, possibly deranged and even dangerous wild child also someone whom we sympathise with - and even, curiously, find immensely charming The plot of the book involves the uncovering of a murder-fest which took place some years before, which Constance was accused and acquitted of, a weird uncle, a visiting cousin, some rubbernecking neighbours - and much more, which i will not say, for fear of spoilers. Even though it is the journey of the book which is its real delight, not any uncoverings. Savour every single step! I must admit that the third sentence of the book, the werewolf one, hooked me immediately by the dark wit and unexpected imagination of the writer, so succinctly expressed, and turning on two phrases `with any luck at all' and `'I have had to be content with what I had' I have now ordered Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House (Penguin Horror) Well, the nights are drawing in, and horror this stylish can't be resisted! |
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"Very Pleasant stay"
We loved our stay at the Candle Light Inn. The room was very clean and well appointed. A lot of nice little touches too. The staff was very professional and friendly. The Inn is very close to all of the cute little shops and restaurants in Carmel. Staying at the Inn also gets you discounts at many nearby restaurants.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Very nice place, good employees."
People who work at Candle Light Inn were friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Great location!Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Pleasant stay"
This hotel was not luxurious but it was nice and clean. It had everything we needed and it was within walking distance of restaurants, shopping and the beach. After enjoying Carmel they have an outside firepit that is perfect for relaxing and sipping wine.Genuine Expedia guest review
"What a Gem!"
WOW!!! Great location! Great staff!! Nice big room!! I want those pillows in the room!! So close to all the happenings. Will for sure be back to this hotel any time my travels take me to Carmel.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great Hotel, a Gem!"
Wonderful hotel experience. GREAT location, GREAT Room.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Very nice visit."
The staff was very nice and helpful. We had a room on the second floor,I loved the sound of the ocean in very early hours of the morning. We are planning on a return for New Years.Genuine Expedia guest review
"The BEST getaway!"
My husband & I needed a liitle break from family, dogs &, cats. It was our "43" wedding anniversay & we spent it in beautiful Carmel...the Candelight Inn was so charming & the staff were all GREAT! we made such good friends with them all. I would trully recommend this place to all my friends & relatives....Everything was in walking distance. We are […] definately going back in a few months to stay longer & we'll stay there. I love Carmel.... Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Loved the Candlelight Inn"
Comfortable beds, very clean, conveniently located to everything and the staff was awesome. We had a plumbing issue, which was no fault of the inn's - things like this happen wherever you stay. It was handled immediately and they bent over backwards for us. We were nicely compensated for the inconvenience with wine & chocolate. Outdoor gas fireplace […] very cozy. Candlelight was awesome!!! Would stay again. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Nice and cute hotel in Carmel, close by the sea"
Have a great experience in Candle Light ! They are very friendly and helpful. The location is close to main street of Carmel, also close to sea. Quite and comfortable!Genuine Expedia guest review
I loved the little place, very sweet and charming. Neighborhood was not the greatest with lots of young adults running up and down the hallways and screaming around 3 am. they ended up next door in the swimming pool. I recommend a night watchman; there was no one around.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"well located. walking distance to central carmel"
this is a no frills inn, but it is very comfortable and clean. it is located in the heart of the shopping and dining district.Genuine Expedia guest review
Very poor in room breakfast includedGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Comfortable Stay."
This is the second time in two years that we've stayed at this hotel. Will stay again. Gladly recommend to anyone.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great location - Quiet neighborhood"
It was really great. Easy walking distance to all of Ocean Avenue shopping and restaurants. The room was very clean and quiet. I would stay again.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Wonderful Stay"
We enjoyed our stay very much, Walking distance to shops and restaurants. Quaint, welcoming town. Hotel was old, but well kept.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Facilities need an update."
The staff was friendly, and the hotel was overpriced. The room was unimpressive and looks like an old motel room (which I guess is what it is!) and is nothing fancy. We paid approx $300 per night and you'd think that for those rates they could afford to update the rooms, make nice showers, fix tile, etc. Instead the shower is an appropriate height for […] a child and is like you'd see in an older apartment building (a shower head at about 5'8" over a little fiberglass tub). Linoleum on floor of bathroom also has that old apartment feeling. Price is what the market will bear I guess, being that it's Carmel. If you can get comparable or better rates at other places in town, give them a try. It feels like this hotel isn't really trying. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great location!"
Our stay at the Candle Light Inn was very nice. The room was clean, the bed comfortable, and the in-room fireplace was a great touch! We loved having a kitchen (fridge, microwave, stove/oven, etc.). The continental breakfast delivered to your room each morning with the paper was also convenient. Overall, we were pleased with our stay and would recommend […] it to others. The only negative to our stay was the hot water went out and it took an hour to get fixed. Other than that, all was fine. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Convenient Inn with large Rooms and Congenial Staf"
The best thing about the Candlelight Inn is the staff. From the Front Desk to Housekeeping, all go out of their way to greet you and do as much as they can for you. The rooms here are large and comfortable. The bathroom has been updated and while there is not a tub the shower is larger than most. Everything here is very basic. We skipped breakfast as […] it was just a continental one with yogurt, juice and coffee delivered to the room We decided to walk to the beach and stop at Il Fornaio which has great espresso drinks and pastries. Other inns in the Inns by the Sea collection have better breakfast selections and amenities, in our opinion. We have stayed at the Candlestick Inn and the Wayside Inn which are also in the collection. If you are only staying for one night this is a fine choice. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Lovely hotel in a wonderful location"
I do not recommend the Candlelight Inn. I would love to write an excellent review of this hotel, but I can't. Despite the friendly staff, cleanliness and great location, I did not have a great stay. We left our room early one morning and stayed out until late afternoon. When we returned to our room we found the door slightly ajar. I was afraid of a […] break-in and was initially afraid to enter the room. I spent half an hour checking that my jewelry and laptops and other valuables were all accounted for. Fortunately it was not a break in, the cleaning staff had left the door ajar. We consider ourselves very lucky that we were not robbed. Imagine how that would have ruined our "relaxing" weekend getaway! The front desk was appalled and sorry for the incident. We asked to be contacted by a manager and never were. I spent the rest of my stay nervous and annoyed that we had not been contacted. This is simply unacceptable behavior on their part. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Very comfortable stay"
Took my wife to Carmel for her birthday. it happened to also be the birthday of the very nice person checking us in. They surprised us with chocolates and a bottle of wine. Very nice touch. Clean, quiet and within walking distance of shopping and restaurants. Staff was extremely helpful and pleasent. Room was large and clean, bedding comfortable. Continental […] breakfast was below average compared to other hotels in the Monterey area. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Good location and well maintained"
Checked in early and only three of our reserved five rooms were ready....no problem as we were early except it was almost 40 minutes "after" the 3:00 p.m. check in time before the last room was ready.Genuine Expedia guest review
"So relaxing!!! Fireplace AND spa tub in room..."
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. Though the place is aged and creaks can be heard from the floor above (I was on the ground floor), I still really enjoyed my stay. Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am, and people adhered to that. The tub was delightful! I LOVED the fireplace, but bring your own short bundle of wood if you want something other than a duralog (still […] lovely). To make matters better, Brophy's pub is across the way and their pub fare is a step above your average pub. I love Carmel and highly recommend it!!! (This would be a GREAT place for a romantic get-a-way!) I rated the cleanliness a little low because the sink was in need of new silicone (or whatever you use) around the sink stopper; it was rusted and dark. The bed spread/coverlet, which was white, had some dark stains on it. The great news was I arrived at the same time a large party did. The large party was confused about something and I had little patience having just been in my car in traffic for almost 3 hours (should have taken an hour). Without me saying a word, the desk clerk asked if she could check me in and did so in under 5 minutes. Terrific! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Excellent choice!"
An excellent choice for a property near the village.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Outstanding Service"
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"Very pretty inn"
We really enjoyed cuddling by the fire pit in the evenings. The staff were all excellent and very friendly. The hotel is very close to downtown and walking distance to the beach. I would recommend it to a friend.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Great staff and location!"
This was one of the friendliest hotels I have ever checked into. Though we were a late arrival, the check-in clerk was extremely welcoming and helpful. The room was spacious, comfortable, clean and within walking distance of all the Carmel shops and restaurants. The firepit also created a nice ambience. My only suggestion to this hotel would be to skip […] offering breakfast. Though it was nice to have it delivered to our room, the items included were just average. Probably nicer to get breakfast in town. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
Coffee maker didn't work. Shower drain clogged. No bathrobes as indicated in room photos.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Candlelight Inn - Carmel"
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Great proximity to downtown, which was a main consideration. The room was fine, nothing special, but clean and it did have a refrigerator which was a nice convenience. Good value.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"comfortable and convenient"
Stay was perfect. Clean and quiet and close to activities on Ocean St. Room was large and comfortable and reasonably priced.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Wonderful experience"
This is charming little hotel and we couldn't have been happier. The service was warm and friendly, both on check in and check out. The only reason I didn't give the comfort a 5 is because I did find the bathroom to be a bit chilly in the morning compared with the temp of the room (I know, picky little comment!). They offer a nice little continental […] breakfast that you order the night before and then have a little cooler in front of your door in the morning. Will definitely go back! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Good hotel for family"
It is a very simple and nice place with local colouringGenuine Expedia guest review
"Clean newly remodeled hotel at a great location"
Nicely decorated small hotel two small blocks from the main street of Carmel. Our room (Room 2) was on the first floor but there's no problem of noise, even though we are just off the street. The outdoor gas fire pit was nicely done so 4 sets of people can enjoy a fireside chat without interfering with one another. Continental breakfast has to be ordered […] by 7 pm (?) the night before so remember to do it before you go out for dinner. The only complaint we have is pretty trivial: For the 4 small boxes of cereal the 4 of us ordered, they only gave us two small cartons of milk, half what one would expect. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great hotel for a family"
We arrived the hotel about 8pm. We asked the lady of front desk to recommend a good seafood restaurant. She's very nice. She called the restaurant to reserve seat for us and gave us a coupon. The room is very comfortable.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Wonderful experience"
This hotel was a surprise to us because we heard a lot about many of the rooms in Carmel needing updating. Our room looked like it had been completely renovated with beautiful crown molding, new carpeting, beautiful bathroom with a fancy Kohler sink and tiled shower. The staff was very accomodating. The hotel is situated perfectly only being a 2 minute […] walk to Ocean Ave. We would definitely stay here again. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Good value for a vacation stay"
Talk about friendly, considerate staff!!!. We had a bathroom sink that was plugged. This was the day before thanksgiving. Went out for a walk and when we returned the sink was fixed! Comfortable beds....bring your own pillows though. Theirs are way to big and heavy. Better for show rather than comfort. Loads of information from TJ the front desk clerk. We'd […] stay here next time for sure. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Great place to stay!"
Very nice room, clean, great location. Continental breakfast brought to the room was a nice perk. Only complaint was that people walking in the room above ours was really loud.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"A safe bet in Carmel"
A decent, clean, quiet base for a stay in Carmel. On offer is basically a well kept room and a basic continental breakfast for those who don't want to indulge in the culinary delights of Carmel. Centrally located and in walking distance of everything, the Inn has the vibe of a luxury motel, because that's basically what it is. No bad thing in the context […] of its location. Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
Good location. Nice owners. Room needs some updating, at least new linens would go a long way. Decent price and nice wine tasting in evening with fireplace. Probably would not recommend. Our room was on second with steps to climb.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
"Quiet Time"
I was in town for the jazz festival.Iwill stay again.Genuine Expedia guest review
Candle Light Inn is a charming inn on a quiet street. It is a very short walk to Ocean Ave. There are many restaurants within walking distance. The bathroom in our room had recently been renovated and was nice with a good shower. We had a very nice stay and would definitely stay there again. Definitely go to Point Lobos State Park. Beautiful with great […] views and only 10 minutes away from Candle Light Inn. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Carmel by day, Candle Light by night"
The room was spacious and well kept. It's an easy walk (2-3 short blocks) to the restaurants and shops in Carmel. There is a "fire pit" (gas flame) surrounded by chairs and small tables that is a pleasant spot for conversation or reading as the day turns into a cool evening. The Candle Light is a relaxing way to spend your night(s) in Carmel -- highly […] recommend it. (Only non-Superb aspect was lack of counter space surrounding the bathroom sink.) Read moreGenuine Expedia guest review
"Definitely old school"
This place doesn't hide the fact that it has been around ... a while. The room was not explicitly dirty, but you could tell it was "lived in." The kitchen was cute, but could use some updates. The shower head in our room was a mess (water shot out in every direction) and the bed was hard. I will say the fireplace was adorable and charming, without that […] we probably would have found somewhere else to stay. This wasn't a terrible place to stay, but for what we paid I definitely expected more. Oh and the outdoor fire pit was cool as well. Overall I probably will not be staying here again. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"great design and friendly staff"
I actually got relocated to this hotel after my original reservation did not work out. I was a bit worried about being somewhere I didn't find myself, but ended up being very happy with the accommodations. The hotel is pretty and clean, with really nice communal areas and sleekly designed restaurant. The rooms were clean and linens were pretty too. […] The best part of this hotel was the staff; each person I talked to was attentive and informative, especially front desk staff. We had questions about where to go for dinner and the staff gave us detailed directions to recommended restaurants in a couple of different areas we were interested in. My one gripe would be that our rooms were right by the walkway and pool, which created some unwanted noise outside our rooms at night. Otherwise, this was a really great place to stay with family. Highly recommended. Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
"Nice quiet relaxing"
Nice size room, fairly comfortable, would've liked an ottoman to put our feet up to relax better. Newly decorated - Very Nicely done. However the newer more modern bathroom (very pleasing mind you) provided little if not almost nonexistant counterspace for toiletries. However we loved the room & Hotel & would gladly stay there again.Genuine Expedia guest review
"A nice hotel for severa nights."
The hotel is very nice.Rooms are rather big and comfortable, but the breakfast could be better.Genuine Expedia guest review
"Wonderful place to stay!"
The Candle Light Inn was a wonderful stop for us on our vacation! The front desk clerk was extremely helpful in getting us settled and finding a great restaurant for dinner. Our room was beautiful and well appointed. The grounds were beautifully manicured and the fire pit outside just charming! We placed our order for complimentary breakfast and it […] was on our doormat the following morning in a cooler! This place is charming and a place not to miss in Carmel, CA!! Read moreGenuine Hotels.com guest review
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It was a very pleasant setting with very courteous and helpful staff. The room was quiet and well appointed with the exception of lighting. There were only two lamps, so it was difficult to see well at night for reading.Genuine Hotels.com guest review
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Oakland-based Starwood Waypoint Residential Trust bought 707 single-family rental homes for $144 million
About half of the homes in the portfolio, known as Waypoint Fund XI, are in California and almost 20 percent are in Florida. The remaining homes are in the firm's target markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Phoenix, Dallas and Houston.
As the portfolio's name suggests, the homes were acquired and renovated by predecessor firm Waypoint Real Estate Group. On Feb. 3, Starwood Waypoint began trading on the New York Stock Exchange, following the combination of Waypoint and Starwood Property Trust's single-family and non-performing loan portfolios.
In the latest transaction, the portfolio of 707 homes, purchased for an average price of $203,678, is 91 percent leased.
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Did you fight with your computer? Computer Io Posso. The course to make it up with your Computer.
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Creative Director: Gaetano Del Pizzo
Art Director: Davide Mosconi
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i would have loved to see a snap shot of the fight scene ....
The man who stops advertising to save money is like the man who stops the clock to save time
mhhhh...the copy is good, but i don't like art direction.
Don't make me laugh (and it should...)
easy to say "art director".
After I fight with my computer I usually throw it out the window and not lugging it around like that idiot.
Why is he standing... if he has seat available... unrealistic... sit and fight, crap.
Why is he standing if he has space to sit... Sit and fight peacefully. What C_ _ _!
I am not english native, but as far as I know it should say 'fight against' instead of 'fight with' which suggest rather aliance with the computer not the hostility.
The way you're thinking about the words makes perfect sense, but the way they wrote it is actually correct. I know, the English language doesn't always make a whole lot of sense.
Overall, pretty poor retouching, but the photography really helps. And i really like the art direction of the copy.
seems ike that standard nxt door nice guy who rather than fighting with his girlfriend chose to get it on with his pc. like the idea. Like that he stands up and stands out...true piy, we dont have any fight scenes..cool art!
If I was pissed at my computer I wouldn't walk around it and donkey punch it from the back. You hit the screen.
blacksmurf!!!!! the idea is a clear, because is symple... are you an account???? whit this name everything is possible
i don't get it.
fight with ur computer??
like play fighting games?
More like when you're pissed with the computer for hanging when you're rushing something.
Even though i can understand where they were going with this it still feels like a student work.
Try harder.
man this is forced. so he's not only standing like a total idiot in a bus, he even got angry walked around the table to punch his computer from behind?


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Bedrooms | 2 |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Property type | cottage |
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Casa Cristina is a restored cottage set amongst olive groves and vineyards on the outskirts of the picturesque village of Fiano and is approached by a tarmac road. It has its own off-road parking immediately by the gate. The cottage has its own garden within 1.5 hectares of olives, vines and open grassland to which guests have access. The English owners live next door and are always on call to help you or offer advice during your holiday. There are some lovely walks through sweet chestnut woods in the immediate vicinity of the house.
Fiano Village: The village of Fiano is one kilometre downhill from Casa Cristina where there is a restaurant and bar and a small general store with a good range of items for sale including fresh fruit and vegetables. In the village there is also a bar/pizzeria, another trattoria and a baker who bakes on the premises.There are also several other restaurants serving excellent Tuscan food or pizzas within a 15 minute drive. The nearest supermarket is about 15 minutes drive down the valley where there are also 2 banks with ATMs, a post office, a petrol station and other shops.
The swimming pool: The swimming pool (10m x 5m) which is unheated is open throughout the season and is shared only with the owner. The pool is 1.2m deep at the shallow end and 1.6m deep at the deep end and has internal steps. It is surrounded by paving and has two sun bathing terraces with loungers, large sun umbrellas, and comfortable garden furniture. The view from the pool down the valley to Lucca and towards Pisa beyond is arguably one of the best in Tuscany.
Casa Cristina is in an idyllic location, high on a hill with fabulous views over the surrounding countryside, with Lucca in the distance. It is ideally placed for excursions to the beautiful cities/towns of Tuscany or, if you prefer, just relaxing by the lovely pool in peace & tranquility.
The house is very comfortable and is very well equipped with household items; a real home-from-home. If you feel the need to engage with the outside world, good speed wifi is available. You have total privacy but the hosts, James and Christine are are on hand with a wealth of knowledge should you need any information about places to visit, restaurants, shops etc.
My husband and I had a absolutely wonderful holiday here and we highly recommend it. The only negative comment we can make is that we did not stay long enough! We shall definitely return!
This year was our second stay at Case Christina.
We found again the same quality than we did have last year.
A family will have all they need in the house to make their stay perfect.
We did prefer visiting the around rather than the long walk next to the house but this is a personal choice.
Cette année était notre second sejour dans cette merveilleuse résidence.
Le plaisir était toujours au rendez vous.
La qualité des équipements de la maison est toujours la et surtout les propriétaires aiment à partager leur bons conseils avec les visiteurs.
Une location a recommandé a tous.
The cottage is just perfect for a family or a couple. Our children ages 12 and 9 had a super week, enjoying walks in the area, playing board games, visiting Pisa and Lucca and using the pool. You can do as much or as little as you like. We loved walking into Fiano, buying ice creams at Valentino's and doing local walks. If you feel like driving further afield there is also plenty to do. A highlight was hiring bikes and cycling on the walls around Lucca.
The cottage is very well equipped including a washing machine.
Our hosts really were exceptional both providing information about the area and also assisting us with some medical tips, as my husband pulled a muscle. They went the extra mile in making sure we had everything we needed.
I would strongly recommend this peaceful spot in a beautiful garden that is very well maintained.
We had a perfect week in this very nicely decorated and very well maintained and equipped house up in the hills.
Wonderful pool area with a breathtaking panoramic view down the valley, snuggy lounge area, a marvelous garden,nice and always helpful hosts. Absolutely quiet! Had a nice trip to Lucca, Pisa and Cinque Terre by boat. We would definitely recommend this place for a quiet and relaxing holiday!
First things first the photo's do not get even close to showing the beauty of this fantastic property and its gardens and view, The owners keep this property and its pool and garden to an extremely high standard. It is airy and spacious with superb outside facilities that make any stay perfect. The owners take great pride in supplying all the information required to visit local and further afield Tuscan attractions from Lucca to Florence and the Versillian coast.
They are friendly and attentive without being intrusive and are a large part of making this property an excellent choice for a short or long stay.
As far as facilities are concerned the house is very well equipped, the kitchen is great and the two bathrooms ideal for a family or two couples. Outside there is a lovely private shaded eating area with a barbecue on hand for your use, The WIFI is quick and very useful for people that need access to the web.
Location wise this property is ideal as a base for visiting all the popular spots in this area, the local restaurants are very good and excellent value, We eat at Valentino's, La Collina, and our favourite La Fonte. The local wines are excellent especially if you enjoy reds, also the local people were very friendly and enjoyed our attempts to speak Italian in the restaurants.
In summary I would highly recommend this wonderful home and its superb owners without reservation.
Peter & Karen
This is a great house with fabulous views and pretty much everything you would need for your stay. Our hosts, James and Christine, were absolutely fantastic providing help and advice whenever we needed, in particular where to find the best car parks when visiting local sights. The local windy roads can be come a bit tiresome but you don't get such poolside views without a bit of hard work. Sue and I really enjoyed our walk down to the local bakery where everyone we met on route gave us a friendly 'Buongiorno'. Anyone who stays here must visit the local restaurant, Valentino's, at least once.
The photographs on this site provide an accurate view of the property although I must say that the patio area at the side of the house with the table and chairs is even nicer in real life. We spent a lot of time there eating 'al fresco'.
A big thank you to James and Christine as they really did enhance our holiday.
Fiano is situated in the hills above Lucca in northern Tuscany and enjoys panoramic views down the valley to the city and towards Pisa beyond. Behind are the wooded foothills of the Apuane Alps and the Garfagnana with mountains up to 2000m, stunning views and beautiful countryside.
Less than an hour's drive from Pisa airport, Fiano makes an excellent starting point for excursions in Tuscany. Lucca (17km) is undoubtedly the area's most important attraction. However, Florence (87km), Pisa (45km) and Siena (150 km) are all within easy reach by car and there are also regular direct bus and train services to Florence and Pisa from Lucca. The beautiful coast of the Cinque Terre is little over and hour away and for beach lovers, the Versilian Riviera is only 27 km away.
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We are happy to accept payment in Pounds Sterling (GBP). Please e-mail for rental rates in pounds at the prevailing exchange rate. Central heating, should guests require it early or late in the season, is charged at €10 per day. We provide a basket of logs for the wood-stove; additional logs are charged at €5 per basket. A 10% deposit is required at the time of booking. The balance of the rental is required 6 weeks before arrival. We offer discounted rental rates for returning guests. |
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The teams are now dissolved and it is every man for himself. There are now only seven contestants left and three will go home. The first elimination challenge involves shooting the fuse off an explosive with a handgun (Beretta). The shooter that has the shortest fuse is eliminated. The second elimination challenge combines both stamina and accuracy. The contestant has to run up a hill with four stations increasing in height. At each station the shooter has to hit a target from a distance with the weapon stationed there. Weapons used were the TZ99 handgun (50 ft target),the HK93 (100 yards), the Mosin Nagant (125 yards), and the SVT-43 (150 yard target). The two marksmen with the slowest completion time will go home.moreless
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