Viareggio, Marina di Pietrasanta, Forte dei Marmi: 30 km
Will consider:
Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 2 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Not suitable for children under 5 No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Castello is a peaceful, idyllic, romantic spot. A tiny medieval hamlet nestling in the hills. You will be living alongside the tiny local comunity of farming families who are so freindly and might sell you some amazing home grown olive oil if you ask.
If you enjoy relaxing whilst drinking in amazing panoramas or discovering ancient footpaths meandering up into the hills. If you want to explore the famous cities of art or hidden Tuscan villages or spend a day on the beach and then get away from it all ! Castello is for you.
Castello is conveniently 2km from the village of Valdottavo which has local shops, 2 bars and a restaurant,. There is a large supermarket at Marlia, 15 mins drive from Castello and the stunning walled city of Lucca is about 25 mins away by car.
My family restored this holiday home. It remains an authentic and comfortable village house. It's furnished in traditional style with two spacious bedrooms.
Outside space includes a sun terrace and a shaded terrace with dining and barbeque facilities where you can enjoy to the full (hopefully with a glass of wine or two) the spectacular Tuscan countryside and breathtaking views which help make Castello so special.
From the terrace of number 6
lounge
looking across to Castello
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The Tuscany region
Castello is just 15 kms north of Lucca, one of the most beautiful cities in Tuscany and just 2 kms from the friendly village of Valdottavo.
Heading north a short distance from Castello, is the the Spa town of Bagni di Lucca with it's fabulous open air spa water swimming pool and spa treatment centre.
Then there is the historic walled city of Barga not to mention many beautiful hidden villages to explore and skiing at Abetone, an hours drive away.
The delightful Cinque Terre -5 amazing little fishing ports - on the Ligurian coast line are a must do and less than an hour from Castello, along with Porto Venere.
Florence is an easy trip just over 1 hour.
Siena and San Gimignano about a 2 hour drive away.
The beach with lively cosmopolitan resorts like Viareggio, Pietrasanta and Forte dei Marmi and miles of golden sand is about 45 minutes away.
Pisa Airport is 45 minutes by car and Florence airport about an hour away.
There are excellent motorway and rail connections from Lucca
Local activities include swimming, tennis, walking, cycling, fishing, horse riding, mountain biking, hiking, the beach with wind surfing and surfing lessons available.
Lucca / Media Valle del Serchio area
The whole area is rich in historic and cultural interest. Castello lies approximately 15 kms. north of the ancient walled city of Lucca.
Castello is situated at the gateway to the Garfagnana, the mountainous area of Northern Tuscany which is a naturalists paradise with caves and gorges to explore, abundant plant and animal life to identify and hidden villages where time stands still.
Lucca is a charming and beautiful city, with its priceless art treasures, narrow cobbled streets flanked by imposing palazzos, secluded squares, gardens and Romanesque churches.
Whilst retaining all the elements of its age and history one finds sophisticated shops and restaurants.
On the third weekend of every month there is a fantastic antiques fair which lasts for 2 days.
Throughout the summer months there are various classical and contemporary music festivals. We have had David Bowie, Elton John, Oasis, Jamiroquai and many other big names.
The Puccini open air opera festival takes place every year in the summer on Lake Massaciuccoli at Torre del Lago, south of Viareggio.
On top of the medieval walls which enclose Lucca there are wide and shady tree lined avenues. Here the locals cycle, walk their dogs and promenade. There are grassy ramparts ideal for relaxing after sight seeing or you can hire bikes and ride around the 4 kilometers of wall. A great way to see the city from up high.
How to get there
The nearest airport is Pisa international only 45 minutes drive from Castello. Pisa has daily flights to and from the UK.
Lots of budget airlines fly here including Ryanair, Jet2 and Thompsonfly.
BA and AlItalia have scheduled flights and there is now an International service from the USA 3 times a week with Delta.
The airport is right next to the motorway which runs to Lucca and there is a train station at the airport with connections to Lucca.
All the major hire car companies are represented at the airport. If you fly Ryanair they will discount your car hire if you book with Hertz.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pisa-: 30 km
Railway:
Lucca: 15 km
Activities near Lucca
Sports: Tennis in town Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: You enter the house up a stone stairway from the parking area leading to a shaded terrace with barbeque and big marble topped table with chairs.
From the terrace, double doors open into the spacious living room.which is furnished with local traditional furniture and has a wood burning stove.
An archway leads into a large fully equipped kitchen/dining room. From the living room a staircase leads up to two large bedrooms, one double and one twin and the bathroom.
Both bedrooms are traditionally furnished. There is also an extra folding bed for use in either bedroom and a cot and high chair. All the beds have mosquito nets
The bathroom has wash basin, WC, bidet and bath with shower attachment.
Further details outdoors: Castello 6 is in a little hamlet . It has two private terraces with outdoor furniture. it doesn't have a private garden but you are free to walk where ever you wish in olive groves, vineyard and countryside surrounding the hamlet.
There are old mule paths crisscrossing the countryside. One takes you down on foot to the village of Valdottavo(about 15 mins) and another takes you up through the woods and leads to a simple country restaurant, open for Easter and then from June onwards. The walk is about 30 mins an is a great excursion for Sunday lunch!
Further details
Prices quoted are for four persons; the charge for a fifth guest is £50 per week. There is no charge for one child under the age of three years with four visitors. A cot and high chair are available at £20 a week inclusive.
Prices include electricity and gas; (excluding heating) and hot and cold water. Full central heating is available and wood for the wood burning stove (No.6) fireplace (No.11). Payment should be made at Castello.
Bed linen and bath towels are available to hire. . Bath towels should not be taken out of the house. The linen will be placed in the house for your arrival.
Payment. 30% (In sterling or Euros) of the total rental on registration, the balance 8 weeks before your visit. If the booking is made within 8 weeks then the whole payment is due on registration.
Personal Insurance & Cancellation Cover. In the very unlikely event that my houses become unavailable, I reserve the right to cancel a booking. I strongly recommend that you take out personal insurance at the time of booking to include cancellation cover. If you have to cancel your visit, should you do this more than 8 weeks before your holiday is due to begin, I will try to re-let and deduct any cost from your deposit. If I am unable to re-let then I will retain the deposit. If you cancel less than 8 weeks before, I will retain the deposit and you will also be liable for the remaining balance unless I have been able to re-let.
Conditions. Damage to the property or breakage should be reported and paid for before you leave Castello and if any problem arises in the house while you are there please talk to me about it. The house must be vacated by 10.00 am to allow preparation for the next visitors. Please do not arrive before 3.00pm. The house will be open and the keys in the door. Please leave the house in a clean and orderly state when you leave. There is parking space for one car very close to each property; cars are parked at owner’s risk.
The English owner lives in Lucca so is on hand if any help is required
Rental rates
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Guestbook
A few short words of thanks and appreciation for a wonderful holiday and most amazing introduction to Tuscany.The view from number 6 is incredible; a view you simply do not wish to take your eyes from, and we haven't, fantastic. Thank you Sarah and Nick ,UK
We have both had such a good week that we have spent the time plotting our return.The house is just perfect, the view outstanding, we have never stayed anywhere with a better view, the local dog was great company to! Yvette and Michael, UK
W have really enjoyed our stay in Castello. The house was perfect and we especially liked the warm and cosy beds. The setting is lovely thanks for a lovely stay kevern, Ruth and Holly. UK
Thank you - we have had a super week in your house here (which we love) and are all reluctant to go! Thank you for thinking of evrything anyone could possibly need. Jo and Robin. UK
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Name:
Jennifer Gale
Tel:
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Advertiser joined: 4 Feb 2008 This property added: 4 Feb 2008
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