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Villa |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Licciana Nardi in Tuscany

from £184 / night

£1282–£1880 / weekBookable online

This property can be booked securely online within a few minutes. Just click on the ‘Check availability and book’ button.

7 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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

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About the home

The accommodation comprises:

Entrance into large country style kitchen with extendable dining table for up to 8 guests. Feature fireplace. All the necessary utensils and equipment including fridge freezer, oven and hob, dishwasher and microwave.

An archway leads into the living area with plenty of seating, Satelite TV. From the hallway doors lead to a covered terrace / balcony ideal for breakfast. There are 2 double bedrooms, one with en suite bathroom and the other en suite shower room. An additional suite has a double bed and and adjacent room for children with bunk beds. There is a shower room of the hallway for this suite. One of the double rooms can also be made as a twin for added flexibility if required.

Down the steps from the kitchen there is a utility room with washing machine.

The swimming pool is finished with terracing for sun beds, dining. There is also a garden and private parking.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Services
Representative available for assistance

Essentials hamper: an honesty box containing basic food items ideal for those guests arriving at a late hour. Items should be replenished by guests before departure.

In house catering on request

Further details outdoors:
Location & Amenities
The villa is in within easy access of villages and towns offering a section of amenities. During the summer months the village holds traditional festivals.

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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

Lunigiana is a quiet corner of Tuscany where traditions are strong, hospitality generous and the pace of life relaxed. Defined by the Appenine mountain range to the east (often referred to as the ‘back bone of Italy’), the world famous Carrara marble Apuane mountains to the south and the Ligurian Riviera to the west. For city dwellers, an ideal place to relax and get away from the more widely travelled destinations and an escape from the rush of modern life. Often called the ‘land of the moon’ or ‘land of a hundred castles’. Wherever you look in Lunigiana, magical outlines of castles and fortified villages can be seen. Most of these were built by the Malaspina family to defend the strategic position of this ancient land. Today many have been restored to their former glory, while others remain romantic ruins. Relax, unwind and explore this breathtaking countryside. Scattered with enchanting hillside villages, lush green hillsides covered in olive groves, leading to the foothills of the mountains with hidden meadows in flower, chestnut woods and eventually shady pine forests. A meeting point for various types of plants of the Mediterranean and even alpine regions. Paths lead through narrow village streets with stone houses rendered beautiful with simplicity. For walkers this is a paradise offering some of the most dramatic landscape in Tuscany.
All the seasons of Lunigiana have their own special character. During spring the hillsides overflow with wild flowers, trees awaken in blossom and fields blaze with poppies. During summer the temperature rises offering a superb climate that remains comfortable where the cool air from the mountains and the warm fresh air from the sea meet. Towns and villages liven with the chatter from the piazza bars, whether it be elderly men playing cards, young people parading the latest Italian fashions or tourists enjoying an aperitivo. The season also hosts many medieval events where village streets are lit by candle light to enhance the atmosphere of live performances, street entertainers dress in costume and cantinas open selling local handicrafts. In the Autumn there is the important ritual of the chestnut harvest, together with the hunt for porcini - the most highly prized variety of Italian mushroom. Against the soft autumn light the hillsides turn from green to the most amazing colours of aubergine and amber. In Winter, whilst it would be difficult to sunbathe, the sun still shines and the skies are often blue despite the dip in temperature, and with the winter comes skiing. There are three locations for this: Prato Spilla high above the Taverone valley, Zum-Zeri in the western part of the Lunigiana and the third centre at Cerreto. Whilst these areas could not be described as professional resorts they still offer an enjoyable days skiing for all levels of ability. Seasonal festivals are held in the villages throughout the year to celebrate the harvests, with simple recipes evolved through the centuries. Long tables are laid for locals and visitors to enjoy the local recipes made lovingly by the villagers. In reality every one helps out, a real traditional affair the sort of thing seen on advertisement for olive oil! The Lunigianese people offer a warm welcome to new faces whether it be in mere curiosity or in the joy that people choose to visit their valley. Each village has its own unique character and sounds. The bells of the cattle in the nearby meadows, the shout of the bread man arriving, the ladies catching up on the local gossip and of course the chime of the bell tower. People live in complete harmony where the simple things are important, content in the quiet knowledge that life is good here!

How to get there

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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)

Airports: Pisa 1 hour 10 mins Genova 1 hour 20 mins Parma 1 hour 10 mins (all time are approximate)

Train station: Aulla 20 mins

Car hire: we strongly recommend that car hire is arranged from one of the airports prior to arrival. Please enquire for more information.

Activities near Licciana Nardi

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	29 Sep 12	28 Dec 12	1400€ 1400	-	-	1 Week
	29 Mar 13	6 Apr 13	1500€ 1500	-	-	1 Week
	6 Apr 13	13 Apr 13	1500€ 1500	-	-	1 Week
	13 Apr 13	27 Apr 13	1500€ 1500	-	-	1 Week
	27 Apr 13	1 Jun 13	1600€ 1600	-	-	1 Week
	1 Jun 13	29 Jun 13	1800€ 1800	-	-	1 Week
	29 Jun 13	31 Aug 13	2200€ 2200	-	-	1 Week
	31 Aug 13	14 Sep 13	1800€ 1800	-	-	1 Week
	14 Sep 13	28 Sep 13	1600€ 1600	-	-	1 Week
	28 Sep 13	26 Oct 13	1500€ 1500	-	-	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

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. 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 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.

Terms and conditions apply.

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