Lunigiana holiday apartment rental, Irola with walking, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV

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Casa Donati (apartment)

Home description

The house newly is renovated (2007) and is set in a medieval village at the foothills of the Apennines, surrounded by chestnut forests and olive groves, it makes a wonderful base to explore Tuscany. The entrance of the property is from the terrace which has magnificent views of the Lunigiana valley. The door of the house opens into the typical Italian hallway, there is central heating throughout. The kitchen is equipped with cooker, fridge and microwave. The sitting room has a comfortable sofa bed and LCD TV . The bedroom has a double bed. The bathroom has shower, bidet, toilet and hand basin. The terrace is spacious and has a vine shaded area for dining alfresco or simply enjoying the beautiful view.

This property is perfect for people who want to experience local village life, it is a wonderful place to relax, ideal for romantics just wanting to enjoy Tuscany.

View of Irola from the approach road.	Entrance to the house
Lunigiana valley.

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The Tuscany region

Culture and History : the region is scattered with castles built by the Malaspina family, the Brunella fortress of Aulla houses the Lunigiana Museum of natural History. Genoa, European capital of culture for 2004 is 1hr drive and well worth a visit. Florence is 1.5hrs drive or you can take the train from Villafranca Lucca 1hr drive a delightful city; hire a bike and pedal around the city walls. Parma or Genoa are both 1hr away for the opera.

Lunigiana / Irola area

Sports and Leisure nearby: there are sandy beaches at Marinella and Marina di Massa. There is an excellent Open air Olympic size swimming pool in Villafranca (10min) with high diving board, water fountains and children's pools. If you prefer swimming in freshwater there are many freshwater rock pools, made by the fast flowing water from melting snow. There is a Tennis club in Villafranca with indoor and outdoor courts. The nearest Ski resort is Zeri half an hours drive. Nearest Golf course is at Lerici 45min. Botanical gardens 30min. Mountain and forest walks right outside your door. The high meadows are abundant with flowers and heavy with their perfume. Parma is 1hr away for the nearest Seria A football team.

Lunigiana and Liguria Lunigiana unknown to the crowds, yet close to Florence, Pisa and the Cinque Terre, in this sunlit land of chestnut covered hills crowned by medieval villages you will enjoy the very best of Italy - wonderful landscapes, good food and a warm Italian welcome, the northern corner of Tuscany, an unspoiled area of breathtaking natural beauty set between the Apennine mountains and the Mediterranean sea. Lunigiana links the Gulf of Poets(where Shelley drowned, Byron swam and D. H. Lawrence meditated on his next book) and the coastal province of Liguria. The region is dominated by the mountains of the Parco Alpi Apuane (from where Michelangelo choose the marble for his statues). The marble quarries 45min by car are open to visitors.

Other Activities Terrace, half hour from sea.

How to get there

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Activities near Lunigiana

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The property is ideal for a couple or small family seeking the peace and tranquility of a medieval village in the Tuscan mountains. Just half an hour to the sea, or half an hour to the nearest ski resort. The beautiful cities of Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Genoa and Parma, are all a short drive away

Further details

No Extra Charges; Prices are inclusive of a welcome hamper, Linen and towels, final cleaning and heating. A returnable security deposit of £150 is required

Conditions

Unsuitable for elderly or infirm, wheelchair inaccessible, long term renters welcome, children welcome.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
1 Dec. - 21 Dec.	15 Dec 07	22 Dec 07	450£  363	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas - New Year	22 Dec 07	5 Jan 08	500£  403	0-	0-	1 Week
5 Jan. - 21 Mar.	5 Jan 08	22 Mar 08	450£  363	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter Time	22 Mar 08	29 Mar 08	500£  403	0-	0-	1 Week
29 Mar. - 30 May	29 Mar 08	31 May 08	450£  363	0-	0-	1 Week
31 May - 27 Jun.	31 May 08	28 Jun 08	400£  323	0-	0-	1 Week
July - August	28 Jun 08	1 Sep 08	550£  444	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/34192

Contact owner

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Contact details for home 34192 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Roberto Donati
Tel:	+39 0585 633071
Mobile:	+39 3201158723
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Advertiser joined: 17 Dec 2007 This property added: 17 Dec 2007

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