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Farmhouse |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Licciana Nardi in Tuscany

from £65 / night

£450–£695 / weekBookable online

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7 nights minimum stay

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

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About the home

Romantic Tuscan hideaway nestled into the hillside of the picturesque village of Taponecco. Cobbled pathways and arches connect the houses of this medieval settlement dating back to the 13th Century. Heaps of character combined with boutique contemporary interior. Local swimming pool nearby.

Il Cervo forms part of this historic village property and combines the comforts of modern living with the charm of the past. The building has been carefully restored and interior designed to retain much of its original character including terracotta floors, chestnut doors and beamed ceilings.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The property, formerly the hay barn has been extensively restored into a spacious and characteristic home. The property is entered by a few steps from the communal courtyard into the lower level. A hallway leads to a double bedroom with views over the village rooftops. There is an adjacent shower room. Small bedroom with built in cupboard.

From the hallway double doors lead into a wardrobe area with bathroom.

From the entrance a wooden staircase leads to the top floor into an open plan kitchen with contemporary units and well equipped with utensils and table ware. An archway leads into a superb living / dining space with open beamed ceiling. Double doors open onto a stone fagged terrace with beautiful views to the foothills.

Further details

Swimming pool: Please note this facility is offered complimentary by a local hotelier.5 minute drive

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The Tuscany / Massa Carrara Province region

The word Tuscany conjures images of olive groves and vineyards, fine food and wine, romantic farmhouses lined with cypress trees and of course the sun set over Florence. Tourists are drawn every year by these beautiful images they see in glossy magazines, travel guides and through film and television. Many visitors can be forgiven for thinking that Chianti, Siena and Florence encompasses all Tuscany has to offer, however this is not so, and although these areas are enchanting there is much more to discover.

Lunigiana offers a truly unspoilt corner of Tuscany and an inspired destination for the Italian traveller. The most Northern tip which borders the colourful Gulf of the Poets. The nearby Versilia coast overflows with sea side charm and is within easy reach the impressive city of Lucca, rich with Italian architecture and culture. In order to really understand Tuscany it is essential to experience its many contrasts and only then will you discover its true spirit.

Lunigiana is an area rich in history and tradition and set amidst magnificent scenery. The generous hospitality and relaxed pace to life make this a perfect destination for those wishing to escape the rush of modern life. The nearby Gulf of the Poets has attracted many writers, artists and film makers over the years. The quiet cosmopolitan coastline still retains its authenticity and charm. Excellent transport links provide easy accessibility to many of the centres of both Tuscany and Liguria.

If you have a passion for Italy and a desire to explore the less beaten tracks, then Lunigiana will not fail to impress. The only way to appreciate all that the region has to offer is to see it with your own eyes. We are sure that after your visit this will be a place you find difficult to forget.

The Licciana Nardi area

Licciana Nardi In this region you can admire castles, parish churches, tower houses, hamlets and fortified control walls of the Malaspina family, all dating back to the same period. The old street is rich in decorated portals, picturesque facades decorated with window boxes overflowing with colour. An 11th Century fortified town with much of the ancient town wall still visible and narrow passageways running through immensely thick walls in to the village.

In the Piazza del Municipo the imposing 16th Century castle dominates the square and is joined to the graceful baroque church by a small bridge spanning the entrance to the village. An autumn festival noteworthy of a mention is the chestnut fair held during October. The main street is decorated with chestnut branches, mock medieval shops fronts, old cantinas that open as rustic watering holes and the main piazzas feature large open fires for roasting this important ingredient. The local residents dress up in costume for the event to enhance the atmosphere. You may also see the odd donkey strolling through the village. Towering over Licciana Nardi is Bastia, a good base for walking, with high meadows and wonderful views out to the Ligurian coast.

Bastia is built around the castle which is now privately owned. Monti is another village near Licciana Nardi, again a fortified village with a charming castle. The castle has been well restored and today is used as a summer residence by a surviving member of the Malaspina family. Below the old village, the new part of the town is developing and although not particularly historic, offers a good selection of local amenities. The Comune of Licciana Nardi encompasses many medieval hillside hamlets, protected as historic centres and most of which are very much alive today. Tavernelle from the road may seem quite bland on the surface however it is necessary to stop and walk into the old centre to understand the charm of this settlement.

Once an important trade route leading from Parma, Tavernelle was a popular stopping point, bustling with Locande and guest houses. Taponecco and Varano are picturesque examples of ’borgo’ villages with narrow cobbled lanes and stone houses connected by arches and passageways. Villagers are very welcoming of new faces and go about their daily routine as if nothing has changed for centuries. Mostly these are farming communities however in recent years they have attracted buyers from Milan and other parts of Europe looking for a unique and unspoilt place to spend their holidays. Many houses have been restored to strict regulations to preserve the heritage of these villages.

How to get there

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Gatwick » Pisa, Bologna
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Train Information

Approximate travelling times to Lunigiana (Aulla) : Pisa approximately 50mins, Milan (Linate) 2hrs 30mins

For full details on train times, please visit www.trenitalia.it

Activities near Licciana Nardi

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week
	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	495£ 495	-	-	1 Week
	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	450£ 450	-	-	1 Week

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	595£ 595	-	-	1 Week
	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	695£ 695	-	-	1 Week
	31 Aug 13	28 Sep 13	595£ 595	-	-	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.

Changeover days are Saturday during High and Mid seasons. Flexible arrival dates may be available during all other times. Please note that a pool surcharge may apply for early pool opening for May bookings. Swimming pools opened from the start or Mid season (June ) until the end of September.

Payment can be made by Master card, Visa, Amex, Switch, Delta, Maestro, Visa debit, Electron ( please note that we are unable to process debit card payments in Euro or Dollars ) No charge applies for payment by debit card.

We require 25% deposit to confirm a reservation with the remainder payable 6 weeks prior to arrival. From the time we confirm your booking request the property will be held for 7 days until we receive payment.

Damage deposit: Payable with the final payment and returned less any damages. £300

Prices include cleaning prior to arrival, bed linens and towels. Pricing excludes central heating payable locally if required £200 per week

Terms and conditions apply.

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