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Private two bedroom house with lovely garden and own pool, set in the heart of the Garfagnana.
The house is within walking distance of a small ancient village and only a couple of minutes in the car to a larger village with all facilities. The house is situated all on one level and has a well equipped open-plan living / kitchen / diner.
The kitchen boasts a washing machine, dishwasher, oven and hob, fridge / freezer and microwave.
In the living area there is a CD player and DVD player. WIFI
There are also two bedrooms - one double and one twin and a bathroom with tub and separate shower cubicle.
Outside there is a good size garden and at the back of the house, a covered eating area, leading up to decked pool of 10M x 5M, with views of the mountains beyond. BBQ. Parking.
This is a ...Private two bedroom house with lovely garden and own pool, set in the heart of the Garfagnana.
The house is within walking distance of a small ancient village and only a couple of minutes in the car to a larger village with all facilities. The house is situated all on one level and has a well equipped open-plan living / kitchen / diner.
The kitchen boasts a washing machine, dishwasher, oven and hob, fridge / freezer and microwave.
In the living area there is a CD player and DVD player. WIFI
There are also two bedrooms - one double and one twin and a bathroom with tub and separate shower cubicle.
Outside there is a good size garden and at the back of the house, a covered eating area, leading up to decked pool of 10M x 5M, with views of the mountains beyond. BBQ. Parking.
This is a good opportunity to have a holiday with toal privacy, yet at a reasonable price!!
A little about location:
This house is situated a 15 minute walk (less on the way back, since the area is hilly!) from an ancient village which has a bar and shop, and a 20 min walk (much more on way back!) or less than 5 minute drive from the larger village of Piazza al Serchio with all facilities.Facilities include, traditional shops; supermarket; small Tuesday morning market when village really comes alive; river; station for easy exploring; bars and some restaurants. In the depths of the countryside, high in the valley the house is a 1 hr 15 minute drive north of Lucca. The market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is a 20 minute or so drive; Barga is 40 minutes..... The real beauty of this area is the dramatic mountain scenery, and the hundreds of hilltop villages to explore......
TOURIST TAX - Do note that there is a local stay tax applicable at €1 per person per night, up to a maximum of 5 nights. This does not apply to children under 14.
The villa is nestled on a very quite road that brings great privacy and fabulous night skies. The villa was spacious and had the essentials. You do need a car to benefit most from visiting the surrounding sights and doing the shopping due to its remoteness and hilliness! We walked into Piazza Al Serchio a few times and had a good value and tasty meal at the pizzeria, we also got the train to Lucca for a day out which was very straight forward with a regular service.
We have been to the area before and it is very pretty and everyone was friendly.
Was a great break away reading, eating and sleeping!
Visited June 2017
Written July 23, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Ingrid B
Sittard, The Netherlands2 contributions
Fijn huis met veel voorzieningen en privacy
Fijn ruim huis met alle voorzieningen. Mooi zwembad en veel ruimte ook voor kinderen. Veel privacy aan de achterzijde.
Het huis ligt aan een rustig weggetje net iets buiten Casciana. Dit dorp heeft praktisch geen voorzieningen, dus voor boodschappen en restaurants moet je altijd met de auto een paar km. verderop. De weg naar het dorp is stijl (13 haarspeldbochten) maar met de auto goed te doen.
Visited June 2017
Written June 30, 2017. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Birger L
Copenhagen, Denmark58 contributions
Piece and quiet
We really enjoyed our stay at the house. It has everything you need to relax. In september the sun did not gain enough power to keep the pool warm enough, so we only used for a refreshing cold morning swim. I booked this house because I wanted the solitude. So You must alo accept the long road to a decent supermarket, I love to drive in the mountains with the narrow swings and grazy Italians in dead-defying Fiat 500's who acts like the drive world rally championships...
When You do get to the supermarket, by plenty.. the house has a kitchens that has everything you need to cook..
Can anything be improved? Yes, but its a matter of personal taste. In the living room and the kitchen theres only 2 very bright lights in the ceiling. Meaning that you have to have complete darkness or complete white light. I would have liked some lamps in the corners .
Visited September 2015 Traveled with friends
Written September 9, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
854lorraine
Thank you! We will ask the owner to put some lamps in the living room for next season.
Written September 18, 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Simon R
Barnet, United Kingdom19 contributions
Beautiful and quiet
As I near the end of my two week holiday I am sadly sorry to be leaving. We are usually ready for home by day 12 of our holidays but not this time. The house is perfect and the pool is wonderful. The pictures do not do it justice. The house is clean, comfortable and spacious. The pool is far bigger than it looks in the pictures and the gardens are both pretty, tidy and large. Tucked away on the road between Piazza Al Serchio and Casciana it is a perfect base to either just relax in peace and quiet or set out to visit the many beautiful places in Tuscany. I could not recommend it highly enough.
Visited August 2015
Written August 19, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Marilyn F
Leeds, United Kingdom1 contribution
Spacious and comfortable House
Although this property was beside a road, it was not a really busy road and the cars that passed did not upset us at all. The house was very comfortable and spacious, being only the two of us. There was everything that we needed to cook our meals, as we mostly like to cook for ourselves and it is a lovely setting for having your meals at home. Of course we did eat out also as you just cannot come to Italy without enjoying the lovely food.
This property was also good in that you could walk down the hill to Piazzo Al Serchio, where there are a few eating places, and you can also enjoy a glass of wine or two before you walk back up the hill. Depending on your fitness level it takes about 20 to 25 minutes. We ate in the main square where the pizzas were delicious and also we used to stop at the Station to have a drink. It is quite a little hub, and of course not just for the station.
We also took the train from here to visit Lucca which takes about an hour.
If you walk up the hill to Casciana (10 mins) there is a bar and a shop for your essentials.
A friendly bar to visit.
We did not see the Owner very often, but he was there when we needed him. The gas ran
out and he was there in minutes to change it over.
We enjoyed the pool very much too and we had a lovely two weeks in this house.
Visited June 2015 Traveled as a couple
Written July 2, 2015. This review is the subjective opinion of an individual traveler and not of Tripadvisor LLC nor of its partners. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
854lorraine
Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a good time at the property and the area, and that you enjoyed the fact too that you can walk to facilities.We have passed your feedback onto the owner.
For the benefit of future guests, and just to clarify the road that passes by the house is an 'unadopted' road (originally built by locals) that passes over a river into Piazza al Serchio. The road serves only the small village of Casciana and the hamlet of Cascianella so that they can get to facilities without a longer drive around the 'proper' roads. The passing is therefore only used by those villagers and as a result is very quiet. It is totally usable but a little bumpy as it is not council funded. Thank you. Lorraine
Written July 3, 2015. This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
John K
Bergen, The Netherlands16 contributions
Rust!!
Slechts 2km buiten Piazza al Serchio ligt dit huis aan een heerlijk rustig weggetje. De weg er naartoe is weliswaar smal en bochtig (zeker in het dorpje), maar is ook een mooie wandeling. Schitterende omgeving om te fietsen (race en/of ATB). Niet ver van Castel Nuovo, hoofdstad van Garfagnana. LEUK!! en uurtje met trein naar Lucca (ook heel leuk)/
De inrichting is wat oudbollig (bloemetjesbank, echt truttig Engels) maar wel comfortabel. Goede bedden en douche/bad e.d. Wifi/TV/dvd etc. Perfetto!! Vriendelijke eigenaar. (zoals gebruikelijk in Garfagnana. Verder raad ik een bezoekje aan Sillico (10km van Castelnuovo) aan. In hoogseizoen vele leuke middeleeuwse feesten/prima restaurant etc.
Visited June 2014
Written October 3, 2014. This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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What this rental offers
Outdoor amenities
Balcony
Private outdoor pool (unheated)
Private yard
Terrace
Things to do
Fishing spots available
Cycling areas
Wi-fi and internet
Wi-fi
Kitchen and dining
Grill
Dishwasher
Freezer
Refrigerator
Kettle
Microwave
Stove
Toaster
Parking
Parking available
Entertainment
DVD player
Stereo system
Television
Nearby
Golf course (within 30 mins drive)
Horse riding facilities
Hiking areas
Countryside area
Indoor amenities
Central heating
Fireplace
Internet access
Scenic views
Mountain views
Living spaces
Highchair
Location info
Kid friendly
Bathroom and laundry
Iron
Linens provided
Towels provided
Washer
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Map
Getting there
Peretola Airport
51 mi
Gal Galilei Airport
34.2 mi
Restaurants
La Capannina di Cassettari Maria Gemma
2.2 mi
Agriturismo Mulin del Rancone
1.5 mi
Le Bontà Del Passo
4.2 mi
Sottobosco
3.7 mi
Attractions
Fortezza delle Verrucole - Archeopark
1.5 mi • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Oasi di Campocatino
4.2 mi • Parks
Parco dell'Orecchiella
3.5 mi • Nature & Wildlife Areas
Lago Di Gramolazzo
2.7 mi • Bodies of Water
About the neighborhood
This house is situated a 15 minute walk (less on the way back, since the area is hilly!) from an ancient village which has a bar and shop, and a 20 min walk (much more on way back!) or less than 5 minute drive from the larger village of Piazza al Serchio with all facilities.Facilities include, traditional shops; supermarket; small Tuesday morning market when village really comes alive; river; station for easy exploring; bars and some restaurants. In the depths of the countryside, high in the valley the house is a 1 hr 15 minute drive north of Lucca. The market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is a 20 minute or so drive; Barga is 40 minutes..... The real beauty of this area is the dramatic mountain scenery, and the hundreds of hilltop villages to explore......
Access
Car required
Activities nearby
Fishing spots availableGolf course (within 30 mins drive)Horse riding facilities
Things to know
Cancellation policy
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
100% refund* if you cancel at least 2 weeks before check-in
No refund available once booking is confirmed
Notes from owner
Cot and highchair provided free of charge
Bedding and towels (not for pool) included in cost of stay as are all utilities except heating
Initial and final clean included
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