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Villa |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Fivizzano in Tuscany

£400–£500 / night
£2800–£3500 / week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Set in ten acres of olive groves and forest with its own pool, Casa Lucia is a haven of luxurious elegance. Fully equipped chef's kitchen and pizza oven, and plenty of outdoor eating areas, this magnificent property combines contemporary luxury with traditional Italian craftsmanship, set against the backdrop of some of the most breathtaking views in all of Italy.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The ground floor of the house features an immaculate, fully-equipped, brand new, top-of-the-range chef’s kitchen and open plan dining area, with French doors leading out to a large, spectacular stone-terraced eating area and outdoor kitchen with traditional wood-burning pizza oven, grill, and gas barbeque.

The warm and inviting reception room featuring a classic open fireplace leads to a cozy study that opens out to a charming Tuscan covered terrace with comfortable seating. A full guest bathroom and cloakroom complete the layout.

A major feature of the upstairs is the open-beamed ceilings, which add rustic charm to each of the four large, meticulously-presented double bedrooms and brand new stylishly-appointed en-suite bathrooms.

The two front master bedrooms feature French doors that open out to the spectacular, uninterrupted views of the Carrara mountains. Bedroom Three has beautiful views across the swimming pool to Castello d’Aguila – the Eagle’s Castle. Bedroom Four, with two single beds,overlooks a terrace and herb garden.

Casa Lucia is defined by exquisite stonework that is blended seamlessly with traditional materials such as oak, chestnut, terracotta, and local granites. Throughout the home are beautiful antiques, stylish and comfortable furniture, and finest quality linens, all of which will indulge the most discerning guest.

This luxurious home offers elegant and comfortable accommodation for eight people.

Further details outdoors:
The 11 metre long swimming pool, edged in marble, has a commanding view of the mountains and valley. Guests will enjoy the luxury of pool furniture with comfortable cushions and large pool towels, as well as take shade under the poolside pergola with soft floating drapes or in the nearby chestnut-beamed open-air pool house. Perched above the olive grove with a spectacular view of the 13th century Castello d'Aguila and with comfortable seating, the pool house is the perfect place for the children to play in the shade or for the grown ups to have cocktails later in the day as the sun goes down - a favourite place for relaxing and having fun. Croquet, bocce, and volleyball sets are available for the active, and hammocks for the less so! The numerous places to sit or lie in or out of the sun enable guests to relax, read a book, sip a cocktail, or simply while away the hours contemplating the universe!

The outdoor kitchen boasts a spectacular wood-fired pizza oven, an open grill, a gas BBQ, a sink, and plenty of marble workspace for preparation and serving of food. Outdoor dining furniture is elegant and comfortable. There is nothing better than sitting under the shady, wisteria-strewn pergola enjoying good food and company.

** Please note that the pool is not fenced. Children and non-swimmers must be supervised at all times.

Further details

Summary of features:

* Classic Tuscan farmhouse with wood, stone, and marble throughout
* Secluded setting of olives & woodland over 10 acres
* Large swimming pool, shaded pergola and sunbeds
* An elegant pool house with comfortable seating
* A spacious outdoor cooking area with a traditional wood-burning pizza oven, open grill, and gas barbeque
* Several terraces and charming shaded areas for eating, entertaining, or just relaxing
* Traditional architecture
* 4 double bedrooms, all en suite, and one additional bathroom on the ground floor.
* Fully-equipped chef’s kitchen
* WiFi Internet connection and lap-top
* TV screen, dvd player, i-pod dock and speakers, CD player
* Books, board games, cds, and dvds
* Outstanding views from the house and the land
* Croquet, bocce, and volleyball sets
* Easy access to Cinque Terre, Lucca, Florence, and the Italian Riviera
* Ideal accommodation for 8 people

Conditions

Payment Policy & Conditions
* 25% of total rental fee to confirm booking
* Deposit is non-refundable if canceled within 90 days of arrival date
* Balance due 90 days before arrival
* At the same time as payment of balance, a Security Deposit of 20% of total rental fee is required 90 days
prior to arrival
* Security deposit will be returned within 14 days of departure following clean inspection of the property
* Check-in time for weekly rental is after 4:00 pm on Saturday
* Check-out time is before 10:00 am on Saturday

House Policies
* Smoking is not allowed inside any Casa Lucia buildings
* No pets are allowed at Casa Lucia

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Early morning at the pool

 

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Afternoon drinks at the pool house

 

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Interior of Casa Lucia

The Tuscany / Massa Carrara Province region

Casa Lucia is situated in northern Tuscany approximately ninety minutes drive north of Pisa Airport and near the town of Aulla in the Province of Massa-Carrara.

Casa Lucia is within easy access of major towns, cities, and attractions, such as Florence, Lucca, and Sarzana, and numerous medieval villages such as Fivizzano, Fosdinovo, and Equi Terme.

Coastal attractions include the beach resorts of Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Lerici, and the Gulf of Poets; the spectacular world heritage site of Le Cinque Terre; and the sophisticated towns of Santa Margarita and Portofino on the Italian Riviera.

Casa Lucia Location Facts:
* Region: Tuscany
* Province: Massa-Carrara
* Nearby Cities of Interest: Sarzana, Lucca, Pisa, Florence, Genoa, Parma
* Nearby Attractions: Cinque Terre, Gulf of Poets, Italian Riviera, Portofino, Garfagnana

The Fivizzano area

The town of Fivizzano, just fifteen minutes away from Casa Lucia over the hill is nestled in valley that extends from the Appenines to the Apuan Alps.

Historically, Fivizzano has always been an important centre of the Lunigiana region and the castles, churches, and noble palaces are testament to its long and distinguished history.

Fivizzano gave itself to the Medici family in the fifteenth century. The walls of Fivizzano were erected by order of Cosimo de Medici in 1540, and the baroque font of the main square was constructed for Cosimo III in 1683. Every summer in July, Fivizzano is home to a medieval archery festival, “Disfida degli arceri di terra e di corte”, a colourful and charming event at which people dress in medieval clothes, stallholders cook and sell all types of traditional foods, and music fills the warm summer air.

Fivizzano has many amenities, including a supermarket, bakery, fishmonger, butcher, gas station, post office, banks, pharmacy, and many restaurants and coffee bars.

Beyond the walls of Fivizzano lies the village of Verrucola and its spectacular castle. Nearby are the Romanesque church of Saint Paul of Vendaso and the village of Soliera with the sanctuary of the Madonna of the Necks, the village of Sassalbo, and the Botanical Garden of the Frignoli.

About 30 to 40 minutes drive from Fivizzano are many other beautiful medieval towns, such as Pontremoli, Villefranca in Lunigiana, Cassola, Bagnone, and Sarzana.

There are so many things to enjoy in this wonderful, unspoiled and undiscovered part of Tuscany:

Outdoor Activities and Exploration
* Skippered and self-hired yachting and boat trips around the Gulf of Poets, Portovenere, and Cinque Terre
* Swimming in the Meditteranean at Lerici and Cinque Terre
* Fishing
* Hiking in the mountains and along the Garfagnana trail
* Road Cycling and Mountain Biking
* Rock climbing in the Garfagnana
* Hunting (Wild boar and pheasant in season)
* Snorkelling and ferry trips to the Island of Elba
* Skiing (approximately forty-five minutes drive away)

Music and Culture
* Painting classes (the area has become a haven for artists)
* Stone carving (Pietra Santa is a world-renowned destination for sculptors)
* Language study (Lucca has many language schools)
* Exploring the hundreds of medieval castles and fortresses of the area
* Open-air music festivals in Lucca and Sarzana
* Opera festivals (including the Puccini Opera Festival in Torre del Lago and open-air opera in Lucca)
* Easy day trips to Pisa, Lucca, and Florence.

Local Festivals

Among the many festivals in Tuscany throughout the year, several are within very easy reach of Casa Lucia, including:
* Carnevale in Viareggio (February/March)
* The Palio of San Ranieri in Pisa (June)
* The ‘Disfida’ festival of archery in Fivizzano (July)
* The festa medievale in Fosdinovo (July)
* La Giostra dell’Orso (Joust of the Bear) in Pistoia (July)
* La Festa della Rificolono (Festival of the Lanterns) in Florence (September)
* Luminara di Santa Croce in Lucca (September)
* The Nativity festival in Equi Terme (December)

Food, Wine, and Shopping
* Wine Tours to the local wine regions
* Porcini Mushroom Picking in season
* Sample the sumptuous foods of the area in charming restaurants and bars
* Regular local markets in Aulla, Sarzana, and Lerici.
* Spectacular street markets in Forte dei Marmi, Florence, Sarzana, and Lerici.

How to get there

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Many airlines offer low cost flights to Pisa from the United Kingdom and other European countries, as well as a inexpensive connections from the United States and Canada.

Here is a list of the European low-cost carriers that fly into Pisa, the dominant major airport in Tuscany:

EasyJet (www.easyjet.com) services from several UK airports direct to Pisa

Ryanair (www.ryanair.com) services Pisa with direct flights from London, Brussels, and Frankfurt.

Air Lib Express (www.airlibexpress.com) flies into Pisa from Paris.

Hapag-Lloyd Express (www.hlx.com) services Pisa through its hub at Cologne-Bonn.

British Airways (www.ba.com) services from London Heathrow (Terminal 5)

A car is essential. There are many car rental companies at Pisa Airport., including National, Avis, Hertz, Budget, and smaller companies.

Activities near Fivizzano

Guestbook for Casa Lucia

"A spectacular house in a spectacular setting. You could not wish for more for a family or group holiday. Our daughters say that our stay at Casa Lucia was 'the best Christmas holiday ever'. We are all desperate to return to this abode of true tranquility."
- Patrick, Angela, Laura and Olivia Moon, London

"The peace and tranquility of this magical place made me feel instantly relaxed. This beautiful home is equipped with everything to make the holiday restful and happy. We can't wait to go back."
- Jo Hatch, Windsor

We certainly hope to return after such a wonderful week.” (The Strangeway/Al Sayigh families, England)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Rest of Year	7 Jan 12	19 May 12	2800£ 2800	-	-	1 Week
Summer Season	19 May 12	29 Sep 12	3500£ 3500	-	-	1 Week
Rest of Year	29 Sep 12	18 May 13	2800£ 2800	-	-	1 Week

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

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

Rental week is 7 nights - Saturday night to Friday night inclusive.

Amenities Included in Weekly Rate

Private Outdoor Swimming Pool | Top Quality Towels and Linens | Pool beds, cushions, and towels | pool toys | Washer & Dryer | Italian Espresso Machine | Microwave Oven | Dishwasher | Cutlery and Tableware for 20 People | Glassware for 20-40 people | High Chair and cot/playpen | Ironing Supplies | Private Parking | Wi-Fi Internet Access | Outdoor Wood-fired Pizza Oven, charcoal barbeque, and gas barbeque | Monitor, DVD and CD player | Collection of books, CDs, DVDs and board games | i-Pod docking and speakers system | croquet, badminton, volleyball, and bocce sets

Please note that an additional 10% of rental charge is applicable for parties over 8 (up to a maximum of 11).

Optional Services

Services by appointment and for an extra change include catering dinners and parties.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Contact the owner

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2 years listed You are contacting Susan McGarr Landline 1 650 3481955 Mobile 1 650 5048085 Languages spoken The owner is based in the United States and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This villa has so far received no reviews.

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