Casa Michele
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About the home
Lovingly restored stone cottage with original features of high wood beamed ceilings, ceramic floors, and where the caves are still in use today. The home has original Tuscan antiques and furnishings, but all with a modern flair. This is not a traditional holiday home as it was designed for the owner to live in, and is furnished with every attention to detail.
The house is ideally located in a hilltop village offering spectacular scenery, the chesnut hills and valley views and stunning mountain peaks surround you. Peaceful, tranquil, and ideal for kicking back and relaxing.
The home sleeps up to six people, with the additional option of an apartment in the village, that can sleep another three, and this is offered free of charge when booked together with Casa Michele. See Casa della Nonna on this website for photos and a complete description.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Marinella, Sarzana |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Cooker, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 5 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms, 2 en suites and 1 shower room |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Bicycles available |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The property has a fully equipped kitchen, living room with working wood burning fireplace, a divan sofa bed for additional two persons, a large dining room seating six, two full sized bedrooms with panoramic views from each, a huge bathroom offering large bathtub and shower, and a second bathroom with large walk in shower. All the rooms have beautiful views, even the bathrooms, so enjoy a glass of local wine while soaking in the tub and admiring the views!
Further details outdoors:
The house also offers two panoramic stone flagged outdoor terraces, with a beautiful shaded pergola for dining out in all weathers, protection from the sun and rain, and also has an outdoor barbecue and a genuine wood fired pizza oven for creating your own pizzas or roasting of meats. In addition there is a garden, tended by one of the local villagers, with olive trees and beautiful roses and local plants.
The house is private and has its own locked front gate, and is situated in an excellent sun trap offering sun from early morning till late evening. The home's large thick walls protect it from the heat, and offer excellent cooling during day and evening.
Further details
Parking is available behind the house in a small parking lot for Casa Michele and in the village square.
Conditions
Can accommodate larger groups if given advance notice as other properties are also available in the same village.
The Tuscany / Massa Carrara Province region
Lunigiana, the land of the moon. Known for its spectacularly clear moonlit and star bright skies, clean mountain air and unbelievable views of the chesnut hills that surround you and the spectacular Apuane mountain ranges, that glisten in the daytime sun, appearing like snow capped mountains, but actually working marble caves where most of the industry of Massa Carrara marble takes place.
Many wonderful restored castles to visit in the area, famous during World War II for helping prisoners of war escape from the area, hiding out in the surrounding woods, helped by the locals, many of which still live in the village. The village has two small churches, both used daily, and has the added benefit of daily deliveries by van of bread, local cheeses, meats, fruits and vegetables and even a weekly van offering furniture for your patio!
The Fivizzano area
The town of Fivizzano is a short fifteen minute drive away and offers everything you need to make your stay an enjoyable one. Supermarkets, locally made breads and desserts, wines, cheeses, fruits and vegetables. There is a large and well appointed hospital, doctors, dentists, pharmacy, and a wonderful open air market every Tuesday morning selling clothing, household goods, foods of the area, shoes, children's toys and clothing. A great atmosphere and wonderful people watching in the two bars in the village square, which house the outdoor market - a must see. A small but lovely spa town Equi Terme offering great cures in their thermal waters, spa treatments, or plain lazing around one of their two large swimming pools is a great day out. There is a book full of information in the property with ideas and suggestions for you for day trips to all the local attractions.
There is also a local ski resort thirty minutes drive above Fivizzano, which makes a lovely day outing in the summer months also, as there is a great park and lake as well as wonderul restaurants offering local delicacies of the area. We are less than an hour from the Italian Riviera and the seaside, and a day's outing to Lerici for its famous seafood and outdoor market on a Saturday morning are definitely a must do! You can take the boat and visit the beautiful Cinque Terre, and can hike between the five villages, hopping on and off the boat as you feel, and taking advantage of the great restaurants each of these wonderful little villages has to offer. Or pack and picnic to go, and enjoy one of the beaches of the Cinque Terre to relax and soak in the atmosphere.
Casa Michele, the property is situated in a medieval hilltop village called Luscignano, a short five minute drive to the closest village offering all the facilities, butcher, baker, groceries, cafe, bar, even two restaurants offering local fare at very affordable prices. There is even a doctor and a dentist, should they be required, as well as a pharmacy, hairdresser and even a local gym!
The area is known for its' natural beauty and unspoilt nature surrounds you. Ideal for walking, hiking, biking or just relaxing and taking in the beautiful views from either one of the two terraces, or relaxing in a hammock swinging gently from the olive trees in the garden taking in the majesty of the Apuane Alps which face the property.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Pisa |
| Railway: | Aulla |
| Ferry: | La Spezia |
Ideal from the UK and the US as flights arrive either Pisa or Genova, both just over an hour's drive from the property, or Milan airport a two and a half hour drive, or Bergamot (Milan) with Easy Jet. All of the above airports are serviced by British Airways, RyanAir, Easy Jet and Delta Airlines. Cars can also be rented from these locations and a car is recommended in Tuscany.
Activities near Fivizzano
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 06 Nov 2011 |
If you want to experience the real Italy then stay at this Villa in Luscignano. It's beautiful. We stayed here with a couple of friends during a two month trip through France and Italy and it was the ideal place to chill out for a week and get our energy back. The house is comfortable and there is nothing that is not provided. You do need a car though, but there is a village which is 3kms away the beneath Luscignano. Instead of taking the car we would walk down the hill to buy food and wine. At night we would sit out under the pergola and drink wine and gaze the the terrific views. So do yourselves a favour and book Casa Michele - you won't regret it. Response: Delighted to hear you had a great time at Casa Michele in Luscignano - we hope to see you back on another trip to this beautiful and unspoilt region of Tuscany! |
18 Oct 2011 |
We have recently returned from our holiday in Italy and one of the most memorable times was the week at Casa Michele in the tiny hilltop village of Luscignano. To actually get to the villa and surrounding towns you need a car.The villa is charming and set in a beautiful location with un interrupted views of the surrounding countryside and mountains. The sunsets are spectacular. We sat on the shady terrace most evenings just soaking up the atmosphere..The villa is immaculate with all the facilities to make the holiday easy. The windows of every room including both bathrooms look out to the mountains..absolutely stunning. Beds are extremely comfortable and the decorations make the whole villa warm and inviting. Inside the villa there is plenty of information about the surrounding areas and the interesting places to visit and to eat at..The village itself has no facilities..as Clementine said "niente' and the residents are all quite elderly but so happy to see visitors. The village of Casola is about 5 kms down a winding road but very easy to find. Its a great walk in the morning..up and back..there are many fabulous towns nearby. We love our food and were treated to gourmet delights at many of the fabulous restaurants in the villages.. We tended to have long lunches rather than go out in the evening because the weather was so beautiful. Fivizzano is 10 mins away ..Portovenere and Lerici were about hour away as was Pisa and Lucca..all easy if you time it right. Staying here was a real highlight of our trip. Response: Thank you so much for taking the time to write such lovely comments about Casa Michele and its surroundings! I do hope we see you back another time - time moves slowly in Luscignano, so there won't be any drastic changes I am sure between now and then! Thank you again - I really appreciate your having taken the time to write such a glowing review. All the best, Kathy |
15 Sep 2011 |
We stayed in the cottage in August and had one of the best short breaks we have ever had! The cottage itself was beautiful and the setting to which it is located again is one of the most beautiful scenes i have ever seen! We enjoyed visiting the area and found everyone in the local village very friendly. The whole service provided by Kathy was excellent and would love to visit again in the near future. I also was very happy with how Clementina meeted and greeted us upon arrival and continued to assist where needed. Overall this was a fantastic holiday and will continue to recommend to friends and family. Response: Thank you for your lovely comments! I hope to see you back another time at Casa Michele! Kind Regards, Kathy Connolly |
Guestbook for Casa Michele
Fabulous for unwinding, relaxing and enjoying the silence of nature that surrounds you. Connie Minogue, Austin, Texas
Unbelievable views from all of the rooms, incredible terrace for dining out and cooking alfresco. Thelma Bailey and Paul Bailey, Toronto, Canada
Great environment for walking, biking and I even trained here for the New York marathon, great hills for running!
Barry Lewis, Philadelphia, PA.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 3 Feb 11 | 31 May 11 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jul 11 | 1 Oct 11 | € 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Oct 11 | 1 Jun 12 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jun 12 | 1 Oct 12 | € 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Oct 12 | 1 Jan 13 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jan 13 | 2 Jun 13 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jun 13 | 1 Oct 13 | € 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Oct 13 | 1 Jun 14 | € 600 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jun 14 | 1 Oct 14 | € 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Oct 14 | 1 Jun 15 | € 700 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Jun 15 | 1 Oct 15 | € 850 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
The only additional cost is for the use and cleaning of the sheets, towels and bed linens. This price is determined by number of guests - 35 euros for two people, 45 euros for three people, 55 euros for four people. Cleaning of the property itself is 45 euros upon departure. There is an extra apartment sleeping two guests, should more space be required. The price of this will be determined upon booking, but more often that not this apartment is given free of charge for groups of 4-6 people. Linens and cleaning of the apartment itself will be the only charges associated with the apartment, if used in conjunction with Casa Michele.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 2 years listed You are contacting Kathy Connolly
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Languages spoken    The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This cottage has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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