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Watermill |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Licciana Nardi in Tuscany

£157–£185 / night
£1100–£1295 / week

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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

About the home

Picturesque mill steeped in history with private swimming pool and river bathing a short stroll away. The building has been lovingly restored and designed to combine the convenience of modern living with the charm of the past. All rooms are furnished to a high standard offering a comfortable and tasteful accommodation.

Accommodation

The first floor accommodation is accessed by stone steps from the courtyard. The entrance opens into a pretty living and formal dining area. Furnished with comfortable sofa and chairs and featuring a beautful stone fireplace. A wood burning stove adds to the ambience during the cooler months. A well equipped kitchen is located through an arch from this area featuring plenty of cooking utensils and table ware, ‘ Smeg’ fridge freezer and professional stove / oven. The traditional units and marble sink have been retained as a reminder of the building’s simplistic origins. From the living room a hallway leads to a twin bedroom, spacious double bedroom and shower room. To the side of the property there is a pool area with decking, equipped with sun beds and dining furniture. Further up along a woodland path there is a shaded area under the trees overlooking the river, a perfect escape from the midday sun.

The ground floor is the home of the original mill workings which have been carefully restored. There is too much charactor to mention here, orginal terracotta floors, chestnut doors and beams. Here you will find no allowances for modern living. It is a rare opportunity to soak up some old world charm. From the mill area there is a self contained studio with spacious accomodation for an additional 2 guests. Please enquire for more information on this area.

Facilities

Further details outdoors:
Swimming pool size 8 x 4 m with attached deck of the same size

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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.

For more details please visit:

www.terredilunigiana.com
www.aptmassacarrara.it

How to get there

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Flight Information
UK Airport Departures

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British Airways

Gatwick » Pisa, Bologna
Heathrow » Milan (Linate / Malpensa)
Ryanair

Stanstead » Pisa, Genova, Bergamo (Milan), Parma, Forli (Bologna)
Liverpool » Pisa
Bournemouth » Pisa
Doncaster » Pisa Dublin Bologna / Pisa
Glasgow » Pisa
Easyjet

Bristol » Pisa
Gatwick » Milan (Linate) / Pisa
Luton » Bologna
Leeds » Pisa / Milan
Edinburgh » Pisa / Milan
Jet2

Newcastle » Pisa
Manchester / Leeds / Bradford / Belfast / Edinburgh » Pisa / Milan
Thomsonfly

Coventry / Doncaster / Bournemouth / Glasgow / Manchester / Gatwick » Pisa
Alitalia

Heathrow » Milan (Linate / Malpensa)
Manchester » Milan (Malpensa)
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

Guestbook for Mulino di Ripa

Review submitted by Andrea from Budapest (Submitted: Wed, 6 Jul 2011)
Review for: L'Antico Mulino

"The property was not easy to find even with the detailed instructions - simple GPS coordinates would have been better however we had a little help in the end from Darren. The house is on the upper floor of an old mill and everything about it speaks of style and good taste and is of very high quality. The property is in beautiful surroundings, we were especially impressed with the river behind the house, the children really enjoyed playing down there. The property didnt have internet however we did know about this. There was an internet cafe in Aulla not far from the property. With any unanticipated problems we ran into (not property-related) we received wonderful help from Toscana Rustica. Highly recommended."

Value: Excellent, Met expectations: Exceeded them, Recommend: Definitely, Overall: Excellent

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
mid	26 May 12	1 Jul 12	1100£ 1100	-	-	1 Week
high	1 Jul 12	2 Sep 12	1295£ 1295	-	-	1 Week
mid	2 Sep 12	30 Sep 12	1100£ 1100	-	-	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.

NOTES

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

Bank transfer / Sterling cheque

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 ) Charges apply.

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 3 days until we receive payment.

Damage deposit: Payable with the final payment and returned less any damages. £200

Prices include cleaning prior to arrival, bed linens and towels. Pricing exlcudes central heating payable locally if required.

Terms and conditions apply.

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