La Bellezza di Corlaga

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Apartment |1 bedroom |Sleeps 4

Corlaga in Bagnone

From £255 per week |  From £40 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Looking for a romantic getaway? Come and relax in the Tuscan hills. This is a recently renovated, semi-detached (just 2 other apartments in the building) ground floor 1 bedroom apartment, just opened to the public.

Situated 5 to 10 minutes walk from the river's beautiful waterfalls, with its invitingly clear waters. The apartment is just 20 to 25 minutes (walking) from the centre of Bagnone, where you can find amazingly good value bars, restaurants, and shops.

We came for a weeks holiday and fell in love with the area immediately. Before we knew it, we were back to spend 7 months renovating this 200yr old apartment.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Additional:
Full length mirror.
Built in wardrobe.
Dimmer switch in bedroom.

Fans and heaters are provided. The house has metre thick walls so stays cool in summer and warm in winter. Despite not having central heating, guests can be assured that the heating is sufficient for winter lets.
Shower Room with space for two under a massive shower.

Please note that wireless internet access is kindly provided by our neighbours for a small fee (payable to them during your stay). This does mean we cannot guarantee this facility.

We have maps of the area, DVDs, books, and a guitar in the house. We also keep enough basics to make a simple meal in case you arrive late and hungry, we ask guests to replace any items used.

Further details outdoors:
There are two gardens: one communal (shared with two other apartments), with outdoor furniture, and one private.

Conditions

If you would like a guide to help you explore the area, this is available on request for 50 euros per day.

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River - 5 to 10 mins walk from aparment.

 

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Master Bedroom

 

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Archway to Kitchen/ Livingroom

 

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Kitchen/Livingroom

The Tuscany / Massa Carrara Province region

Both Pisa and Florence, with their famous tourist attractions are a short drive, as are the stunning seaside resorts of Le Cinque Terre and Lerici (we recommend going underneath the castle to find the breathtaking hidden beach there).

The Bagnone / Corlaga area

Close by, one can bathe in the river, an outdoor olympic size swimming pool in Villafranca or the natural hot springs of Equi Terme (where beauty treatments are also available). Visit spectacular castles in Fosdinovo; go shopping in Sarzana's famous outdoor antiques market; and for evening entertainment choose from Bagnone's theatre, outdoor cinema or bars.

A wealth of local sagras are to be found during the summer months, such as Bagnone's cake festival and the spectacular medieval festival in Filetto.

Skiing in Tuscany:
The season generally starts mid-to-late December and lasts until late March.
A number of ski resorts are less than an hours drive from the apartment, including: Cerreto, Prato Spilla, Zum Zeri and Abetone (which is slightly further).

As an example of prices, a Monday to Friday adult pass at Abetone's Val Di Luce resort costs just 65 euros and children's passes are only 42.50! Where other than the Appenines can you get on such good quality slopes for £6 to £10 a day?

One of Bagnone's bars serves fantastic hot chocolate, perfect for after a day on the slopes.

Walking, Biking and Hiking:
Bagnone is surrounded by spectacular scenery, offering romantic strolls or serious trekking through chestnut forests on ancient charcoal burners’ paths, or beside crystal clear mountain streams, racing down from the Appenines.

Close by The National Park of the Alpi Apuane offers a vast network of trails for walking, cycling and horse riding. This region is also known as the ‘parco cento laghi’, (one hundred lakes), all accessible on foot from the ski-lift station at Prato Spila (40 minutes away).

Other activities:
Tuscany is famously a haven for artists and enthusiastic amateurs. The nearest Golf course is located 10 minutes away in Villafranca (http://www.agrigolfvillafranca.it/). There are a couple of places closer than the parco cento laghi with horse riding facilities, please ask for details.

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Map showing the Corlaga areaReset Map

Low cost/ budget flights are always available from England, with Ryanair flying to 3 nearby airports, all under an hour away; Pisa (94.5k), Genoa (110.9k), and Parma (114.6k).

Milan and Bologna are around 2 hours drive from the apartment. Other companies such as BA also fly to the area.

A car is recommended so you can get the most out of Lunigiana, but the trains are a very inexpensive and reliable way to get around Italy. A taxi is available from Villafranca-Bagnone train station to the apartment for a just 15 Euro.

Activities near Bagnone

Reviews

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27 Sep 2011

“Beautiful Bagnone” A cosy little cottage in the hills above Bagnone with breath taking views of the mountains from the bedroom window. Bagnone was very quaint traditional village with the locals communing at the local bar/cafes to sit relax and take in the world. The restaurants had amazing food and very cheap prices. The local wine was amazing and we even brought some home with us! Be prepared to bring your phrase book as not many people speak English but the locals are very helpful and welcoming. If you fancy cooking yourself there is a small local shop in the village with all the essentials or you can go to some of the bigger supermarkets in Aula. We had several day trips out to Florence, Lucca, La Spezia and many trips to the Cinque Terre seaside towns. The scenery was amazing and we explored several of the little hill towns in the local area. I would highly recommend the accommodation to anyone and we will definitely be back!

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"Wonderful week in Tuscany - Philippa and Paul
Date Submitted: September 20, 2008 Date of Stay: May 2008

We had a wonderful week-long stay at the apartment in Bagnone/Corlaga. We went at the end of May and the weather was great, with the added bonus that there were few tourists around (though I get the impression the place is off the tourist track anyway).

We are keen walkers and the walking in the area is great - whether stepping straight out of the door of the flat or traveling to specific destinations to do round routes. (A car is needed in this area generally I feel.)

What was particularly nice were undertaking walks that took us to different Malaspina castles, these would appear unexpectedly as you turned a corner.

The flat has everything visitors need, including the world's best shower. The kitchen is well equipped and cosy. The neighbours were friendly and very helpful.

Bagnone has a great bar - opposite the war memorial/town hall - where the people are friendly and the free nibbles and cheap beer irresistible. A spaghetti with hare dish called 'a la caccia' (which I am told means 'in the style of the hunter') on offer in local restaurants is well worth a try.

Pontremoli is a short drive away and a good day out, as is a longer journey to the seriously beautiful city of Lucca.

In short I can't recommend the apartment highly enough. "



"Excellent holiday in Bagnone - Jules and Flora
Date Submitted: September 12, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008

Dear Will and Rosie,
We had a wonderful time in your beautiful Italian hideaway. Thankyou once again for all your help, all your suggerstions for what to do with our time were perfect.

We enjoyed the area so much we never got around to the day out in Florence we had spent so long planning! Maybe next time!

We have let all our friends know what a great time we had and I've no doubt we'll be back next year for more time by the waterfalls, in the bars and cafe's and romantic walks around the tuscan countryside.

Jules and Flora x "




"Wonderful Memories of Sunny Bagnone - Emma P
Date Submitted: September 09, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008

Will and Rosies charming hideaway in the hills of Corlaga was the perfect place for a romantic getaway for young (ish) couples with a passion for beautiful scenery, plenty of walking and a traditional Italian experience.

The accommodation was bright and clean and walkable from the centre of beautiful Bagnone and the journey from Pisa was very easy and quick along the A12/A15.

Will was extremely helpful with instructions and suggestions and the neighbours were extremely friendly albeit they didnt speak any English and we spoke no Italian.

I would definitely recommend this property to friends and Bagnone and the river were beautiful (beat the beach any day!!!)

Thanks to Will and Rosie and best wishes to future visitors for great times and wonderful memories! "

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Autumn/Winter/Spring	17 Sep 10	1 May 11	255£ 255	4040	5050	2 Nights
Summer	1 May 11	17 Sep 11	290£ 290	4545	5555	2 Nights
Autumn/Winter/Spring	17 Sep 11	31 Mar 12	255£ 255	4040	5050	2 Nights
Summer	31 Mar 12	1 Oct 12	290£ 290	4545	5555	2 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

A 25% deposit is required to book the house, the remaining 75% is payable six weeks before the start of your holiday.

A security deposit of 25% is also payable six weeks before the start of your holiday, and will be refunded no later than 3 weeks after your holiday has ended (provided there are no damages).

We ask holiday makers to clean the apartment after their stay, although we can find someone to do it for you for around 40 Euro.

For an additional 50 Euro, we offer a romantic bundle of local goodies including flowers, wine, fresh fruit and chocolate to be waiting for you at the house. We are open to requests.

We accept direct bank transfers, personal cheques and PayPal (secure on-line payment).

Availability

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You are contacting Will Bailey Landline n/a Mobile +44 7902 318102 Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2012. This apartment has received 1 review from previous guests.