Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or fewer)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 1 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
With 3 bedrooms and spectacular mountain views from the garden and surrounding meadow, this newly renovated, atmospheric old house is suitable for a large family or group of friends.
The house, which itself accommodates 7 people, has a large garden which contains a Metato, a converted barn which has accommodation for another 3 people. This is only rented with the farmhouse in the event of a group requiring more accommodation.
There is a fine eco pool in the garden, with ample decking, and a patio for outdoor dining. The garden and surrounds are safe for children to play in and explore.
Casa Fienile Al Belvedere
Eco swimming pool
Living room
Superb patio for al fresco dining
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The Tuscany region
Tuscany is the most popular region of Italy, famous for its wonderful climate, landscape, and art treasures. The famous "art" cities of Florence, Sienna and Lucca are huge attractions, whilst the culinary tradition is there to be savoured.
the Garfagnana is arguably the most scenic area of Tuscany, and is indisputably the best for walking. There are many Outdoor Activities on offer, and we give useful local info and recommendations.
Lucca - Garfagnana / Pieve Fosciana area
The area is well known for its excellent value cooking, using the best of local ingredients. A typical set lunch with 4 choices of pasta course, and 4 choices of main course costs only 9-10 euros inclusive of bread, wine and coffee. An evening main course typically costs 7-12 euros, with fine pizzas at only 5 euros. It is possible to have a multi-course traditional Sunday lunch or dinner with ample wine, coffee and liquors for less than 25 euros.
How to get there
Flights to Pisa Airport from several UK airports including Gatwick, Stansted, Prestwick, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bournemouth, Leeds/Bradford and Manchester. Operators include Jet2, Ryanair and BA. Other destinations Genoa, Milan-Bergamo, Bologna.
Trains to Viareggio, Florence.
An English speaking mini-bus taxi can be arranged for airport pick-ups at a cost of 100 euros e/w. It is also available for other excursions and local pick-ups.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pisa: 70 km
Railway:
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana: 5 km
Activities near Lucca - Garfagnana
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details indoors: The house is well equipped and comfortably furnished, with traditional chestnut beamed ceilings and tiled floors. Upstairs the house has a double and two twin bedrooms, stone stairs and a large lounge with chestnut flooring, There are 2 bathrooms upstairs, and a bathroom downstairs.
Downstairs there is a large modern fully equipped kitchen with dining room, and a large living room with stone fireplace.The house is furnished with country style antiques throughout.
Further details outdoors: The garden is large with wooded, shaded areas, and many areas for children to explore,or to achieve privacy.
For environmental reasons the swimming pool has a black liner. This ensures that the pool is several degrees warmer than most swimming pools. There is comfortable natural wood decking, and ample sunloungers.
Further details
The atmospheric and romantic converted barn has a lounge/kitchen with all facilities, a mezzanine double bedroom and bathroom. It is around 50 metres from the farmhouse, but has its own privacy. The cost is an extra £50 per day, or £300 per week all inclusive. The barn can only be rented with the farmhouse ensuring private use of the pool and garden when only the farmhouse is being rented.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Rental of barn for up to 3 people 50 GBP per day, £300 per week.
Rental inclusive of bedlinen, towels, and power.
Central heating will be metered., usually 10-15 euros per day. Logs for fire free.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 104982
Name:
Andrew Mckean
Company:
Friends of Tuscany
Tel:
+44 (0)131 6200324
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