Pets welcome Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
House in Gello n. 28 (with a beautiful Romanesque bell tower and in the church an ancient christening font to bathtub), small country on hills, (480 m. s.l.m.), situated in one zone much calm one in the vicinities of the Natural Park of the Alps Apuane, ideal place in order to make on foot of the pleasant excursions or in mountain bike. Close to Gello there is Celle Puccini, fatherland of the family of Giacomo Puccini, where there is a small Museum inside the house which belonged to the musician, with relics, family trees, photographs, letters and musical notes.
The house is composed: Ground floor: entry, great stay with door on the terrace, small kitchen with furnace room from lunch with fireplace and bathroom with bathtub and washing machine. Panoramic terrace (16 m²) with table, chairs and deckchairs. 1° floor: two rooms with double bed, a simple double-bedded room.
Distances: Store alimentary and public telephone 6 km., Restaurant/Pizzeria 3 / 4 km, Thermal Swimming pool and Tennis to Bagni di Lucca 15 km., Snow to the Abetone 50 Km, Viareggio 40 Km, Lucca 25 Km, Pisa 50 Km, Florence 100 Km, Siena 160 Km
Front of the house "La Terrazza"
Terrace with sight on hills
Dining room
Kitchen
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The Tuscany region
Tuscany, one of the most beautiful and fascinating regions of Italy. Whilst visiting Tuscany one finds themselves in a region where every single small area has it's own particular charm, just waiting to be unearthed: from the famous art cities to the enchanting countryside.
Florence is the capital of the region, home city of Dante Alighieri, grand master of the Italian language and of Michelangelo a Donatello whose master peaces of art and culture have rendered this city famous throughout the world.
Siena is one of Italy' s most beautiful cities, situated in the centre of Tuscany between the Chianti area and Maremma, rich in history, art and popular traditions, it is the city of THE PALIO.
Pisa where you will find the marvellous Piazza dei Miracoli which houses the famous leaning Tower;
Lucca, the smallest but most characteristic city of the region which is sometimes quite rightly name " an island in the middle of the garden of Tuscany". Completely encircled by high 15th century walls, which are accessible on food or bicycle, the inner takes one back to the 15th century with it's narrow stone paved streets, high buildings and ancient Roman churches and palaces. The famous squares (S.Michele, S.Martino, Roman amphitheatre and others, the elegant and imposing palaces (Guinigi, Pfanner and many others) and the high towers (Guinigi with the trees growing at the top and the clock tower) have been maintained intact in their original beauty. During the year, Lucca houses many important cultural and artistic events which allows its visitors to experience unforgettable emotions. In April there is the famous flower market of Santa Zita. In July and August there is the Summer Festival and also the Festival of Giacomo Puccini. In September there is the Palio della Balestra and on 13th the illuminated procession of Santa Croce: November is the month of the famous comics exhibition and October has the Lyrics season at Teatro del Giglio.
The beautiful beaches of Versilia are also within easy reach of Lucca. Viareggio, elegant and refined, is one of the more famous coast resorts in Versilia and a tourist destination known all over the world. It is an amusement-centre, the country of the Carnival with Carnival’s “Cittadella”, of the Pucciniano Festival and of the night-refinement with its advanced anf first-rate night-clubs and premises. The night lights make room for a lively and coloured landscape in summer and for wonderful sunsets and tranquillity in winter.
Lucca / Media Valle del Serchio area
Between unscalable chains of the Apuan Alps and of the Appennino lies the high and medium Valley of Serchio, rich in history and traditions. The history has left here marks on the city planning, on the palaces and on the defending walls. The valley is full of small villages where life follows the traditional activities, but the main quality is the presence of a still uncontaminated environment. It is possible to walk for entire days all around it 60.000 hectares of woods, where the charming nature is continuously changing. In the woods there is an alternation of hornbeams, turkey-oaks and birches. You can reach the beech-woods, then the moors and the meadows.
How to get there
By air it is an easy journey from UK to Pisa. It takes less than a couple of hours. Pisa airport is quite small and you pass through the formalities quickly. An alternative airport is Florence. British Airways, Ryanair, Tomsonfly, Jet2.com and EasyJet all service Pisa on a regular basis and cheap flights are readily available. From Pisa airport to Lucca is approx 25 mins by motorway (Lucca Est exit) with a further 30mins journey to Gello.
Single beds (2), Double beds (2), Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen provided, please check with the owner regarding towels.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace
Access:
Parking space
Further details outdoors: Gello, like so many Tuscan settlements, clings to the side of a hill overlooking valleys, hillsides and mountains with terraced vineyards and olive groves. In the foreground and beyond, wooded slopes and picturesque villages. Gello is a peaceful place, totally unspoiled; it retains its slow tempo and traditional way of life. It has been home for generations of Italian families who still cultivate the surrounding land. The countryside surrounding Gello, is a delight and there are pleasant walks into the woods and across the hillside. There are excellent restaurants nearby.
There are no shops in Gello itself. It is however, not far by car to Diecimo where you can purchase fresh fruit and vegetables, meat and there is a bakers - fresh bread and yummy cakes etc. There is also a bank and a post office. If you want the supermarket, the big Esselunga is on the road to Lucca - 20 mins from Diecimo or the Penny Market is in Borgo a Mozzano - 10 mins from Diecimo. There are numerous restaurants in the surrounding area - all very well priced and the local wine so inexpensive.
Further details
We ask that you contact us first to ensure that we have availability. A deposit of 30% is required to secure the booking. Our terms and conditions together with a booking form are sent and on receipt of the completed form, the holiday is confirmed in writing. The balance being paid 40 days prior to commencement of the holiday. A separate refundable breakage deposit is required of Euro 150 at the time when you arrive.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros €
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October -- December
29 Sep 07
22 Dec 07
280£ 220
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Christmas and New Year.
22 Dec 07
5 Jan 08
500£ 394
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January -- March
5 Jan 08
15 Mar 08
280£ 220
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Easter
15 Mar 08
29 Mar 08
320£ 252
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April -- May
29 Mar 08
31 May 08
280£ 220
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June
31 May 08
28 Jun 08
320£ 252
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July and August
28 Jun 08
30 Aug 08
420£ 331
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September
30 Aug 08
27 Sep 08
320£ 252
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October -- December
27 Sep 08
20 Dec 08
280£ 220
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Christmas and New Year
20 Dec 08
3 Jan 09
500£ 394
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. EXTRA CHARGE Deposit: € 150,00 Linen and towels: € 10,00 PERSON/CHANG Electricity (according to consumptions): € 0,30 PER KW Gas for to cook, heating and warm water (according to consumptions): € 4,50 PER MC
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