No pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
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BARGA one of Toscana's most beautiful hillside towns, 21 Miles north of Lucca.
Romantic studio apartment in ancient villa in Barga town. The location of this apartment could not be better - 1/2 block walking distance to the pharmacy, trattatoria and old walled city so within 3 minutes walking distance you can find shops, restaurants, cafes, turist information office and the communal library that offers free internet. - The bus station is reachable in 1/2 minutes walk. Communal pool, riding school and tennis courts are reachable in a 10/15 minutes walk. The nearest parking square is only 2 minutes walk far from the villa. If this parking would be busy there is an other larger parking nearby.
- The apartment was the large living room of the villa, there is now inside a dividing wall with two archs. Suitable for two people, the apartment has an independent entrance and a huge panoramic terrace with outdoor furniture for dining outside or sunbathing or enjoying the breathtaking views of the vineyard, of the valley and of the distant mountains. The quiet and relaxing place rich in fairy tale atmosphere could be ideal for a honeymoon, however, if you have a baby it is possible to arrange baby bed.
The studio/apt is clean and bright with a lovely garden/vineyard to gaze upon. The view is amazing - completely unobstructed. Great patio furniture for candlelit evenings. Kitchen fully equipped - including microwave, gas hobs, fridge and washing machine. Bathroom with toilet, sink, bidet and shower.
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The Tuscany region
From the Etruscans to the Romans to the Renaissance, Tuscany is possibly the greatest repository of art in the world, from extraordinary paintings and sculpture to frescoes and architectural masterpieces. Visitors to Tuscany come for many reasons. Many come in search of fine art, others to explore the extraordinary countryside. Gourmets and wine buffs descend on Tuscany to enjoy the simple yet wonderful cuisine and wine. Walkers enjoy the mountain paths, cyclists the rolling hills, summer vacationers the sea coast and islands. Students come to learn the beautiful Italian language and culture.
There is a lot to see and do in Tuscany, the difficulty is really where to start. Lucca is only 21 Miles far from Barga, it is one of the most ancient towns of Etruria with its rich cultural and mercantile heritage and boasts a unique town centre which is completely enclosed by monumental walls which date back to the 1500th century. The Wall, whilst not being quite as well known as the Great Wall of China, is a spectacular fortification. There are also churches, of course, monuments and the gardens of the great villas. Tuscany was the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, and its artistic heritage includes architecture, painting and sculpture, collected in dozens of museums, the best-known of which is the Uffizi and the Bargello in Florence, but also in many other towns and cities in the region.
Tuscany is a charmed land, equally blessed by the genius of man and nature, and often by the combined efforts of both. Think of the vineyards: rows of baby green vines that manage somehow to march in arrow-straight formation up the gently rolling hillsides, bounded by single files of darker green cypress trees, snaking sandy roads leading to rust-coloured farmhouses and moss-coated castles, symmetrically rounded hilltops surmounted by towns so homogeneous as to seem one single building. Every inch of land has been sculpted, first by the elements and then by generations of inhabitants whose goals were always twofold: make the land produce as much as possible, make the land as beautiful as possible
Lucca - Garfagnana / Barga area
BARGA - The small hilltop town of Barga (altitude 410 metres) is dominated by the fine cathedral, which houses an excellent marble pulpit and some works of the Della Robbia school. An important centre of the Garfagnana, it has wonderful views of the whole area and the town itself is a charming network of narrow streets, archways and winding stairways.
The upper (and older) part of the town is to be explored on foot and has all sorts of hidden alleyways and tight staircases leading to who knows where - the streets play host to an unusual 'Living Nativity' pageant each Christmas.The town grew up around an ancient Lombard castle and was surrounded by a wall with three separate gates. Besieged at different times by both Pisa and Lucca, it eventually became part of the Florentine state and stayed so until 1859. After you have trekked all the way up, relax a while on the paved terrace in front of the Duomo that offers a wonderful 'viewing platform' over the surrounding rooftops, terraced hills and distant mountains. Barga hosts art, opera and jazz festivals "Bargajazz" as well as weekly markets, great local restaurants, swimming pool, riding school. Italian Touring Club has recently assigned the "orange flag" of the "Migliori borghi d'Italia" ("Best villages of Italy"), a distinguished sign recognizing the peculiarity of its beauty and of its quality.
The caretakers are wonderful - very friendly and helpful. Access to other cities is easily accomplished by either car, local bus or train. Barga itself is a beautiful small city to explore as is all of northern Tuscany. The locals are very friendly (the friendliest of Italy!) and not speaking Italian is not much of a hindrance. Locally there are lots of interesting towns & villages to visit and many excellent walking trails & mountain bike trails.
GARFAGNANA - with its mountains and its woods, is a fruitful valley, rich in history and traditions, that, crossed by the Serchio river and its tributaries, divides the Apuane Alps from Appennino Tosco-Emiliano. The influence of two such different surrounding areas has promoted the development of an original landascape, very special not only for geography but also for culture. Within easy travelling distance from famous artistic cities like Lucca, Pisa and Florence, Garfagnana offers an unpolluted environment, where you can fully immerse yourself - walking on the paths of the valley , going on horseback or by bike, or along the old mule-tracks, which lead you to discover picturesque villages, traditions and the history of this land. Useful links: http://www.barganews.com http://www.garfagnanatouristica.info
How to get there
Barga is a hillside town, 21 Miles far from Lucca. The nearest airport, well connected to Barga via local bus or train, is the Galilei International Airport in Pisa. - Several bus go direct from the airport to the bus station of Lucca. You can then take a direct bus to Barga The Barga bus station is only 200 meters far from the villa, just 100 meters past the Hotel Villa Libano entry. - By train from Pisa airport, change at Pisa Central, then direct to Barga Gallicano - 5min by bus or taxi far to Barga town - For details of train connection from Pisa Airport to Barga Gallicano see trenitalia.com (the site has an English version). Local taxi - Gonnella on mobile number + 39 3395678336 or Biagiotti on mobile number +39 3483580424 Approx. travel time Pisa - Barga 90 minutes
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Waterpark Horse Riding Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats City breaks
Facilities
General:
Central heating, TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron
Utilities:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 2
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Shared garden
Further details indoors: The studio apartment is spacious and comfortable, quite and bright, with all amenities you need for an unforghettable holiday time.
Further details outdoors: Amazing view from the apartment terrace! That is furnisced by table, chairs and sun beds.
Further details
Saturday of every week is the usual change over day but arrangements can be made for other days.
Smoking admitted on the terrace.
Conditions
Booking requires a 30% deposit, rent balance to pay cash on arrival day.
Rental rates
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3 Oct - 1 May 2010
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320£291
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1 May - 30 October 2010
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420£382
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Monthly rate 20% discount.
Saturday of every week is the usual change over day but arrangements can be made for other days.
Booking requires a 30% deposit. Rent balance on arrival day
Prices include: electricity, gas, hot water, towels & linen
Extra: final cleaning 30 Euro - cost of heating depends on the season -
Guestbook for Holiday home Barga
Dear Daniela, my husband and I love the beauty and the quiet of Del Sasso 18 and love the friendliness, kindness and helpfulness of Liliana and Piero. Again, for me, Del Sasso 18 in Barga Italy is one of my favourite places on earth.Thank you and best regards, Michele
-Just a word of thanks we had a wonderful time at your villa in Barga, the views were to die for. We have stayed in many places in Barga but this was the best. A very big thank you to Liliana who was really helpful and such a nice lady. Hopefully we will return once again. Thank you. Mrs Woods
Dear Daniela, what a fabulous place your villa in Barga was!!! We could not have made a better choice: from the weather, to Liliana (and Valentina, the tortoise) to the garden with its incredible fruit and flowers, the views from the balcony, the comfy bed and really just everything about it. I hope one day to return. Once again thanks, Daveen.
- Daniela, Just to let you know that Howard and I had a wonderful holiday in Barga - thank you so much for letting us stay in your delightful apartment! Your are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the world - we hope to return to Italy as soon as possible!
- Dear Daniela,thank you so much we all had a great time and you really did a lovely job on the apartment. We are thinking that maybe we will return to Italy again next year and possibly other family members aswell..We really loved it .
- Me and my partner had an absolutely wonderful week in this apartment. It was clean and surprisingly spacious, but the real selling point was the breathtaking views from the terrace. We would often sit and enjoy the beautiful panarama - I would definitely reccommend it. The owners were very hospitable as well - they were very friendly and always willing to help with anything.
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