May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Casa Laura is a fantastic property where you can experience true Tuscan style as it makes full use of the traditional Italian architecture with chestnut wooden beams, cotta floors and stone work. Another classical feature are the sloping rooves and arches in the ceilings.
The property has a good-sized raised outside terrace with a real pizza oven which can be used for pizza baking and barbeques. There is a fantastic open plan kitchen / diner which is perfect for eating in as you attempt to recreate some Tuscan cuisine. With bright spacious bedrooms you will feel as though you are in your home away from home.
Set off a small, typical narrow lane and within walking distance to the local village the property is in an ideal location if you want to get away from city living and enjoy the culture and setting of Tuscan life. Casa Laura is also ideally placed for visiting many of the other Tuscan cities to indulge in the ancient history.
The house is stone built with traditional cotta floors and chestnut beams
Experience the traditional style of an ancient Tuscan townhouse
The bright, double-aspect main bedroom
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The Tuscany region
Tuscany is a land of full of charm and beauty. Its gorgeous coastline, its medieval villages, its olive groves and vineyards, its huge art treasures, its famous food and wines, its beautiful contryside, its enviable culture and way of life, its expressive language and its famous Tuscan climate, draw visitors from all over the world.
It is an area famous for the cities within it including Florence, Siena and Pisa. Designer fashion labels have also put Tuscany on the map producing some of the most loved - Gucci, Prada and Cavalli.
Whatever you want from your holiday you will be able to find it in Tuscany and you truly will be in world of your own!
Lunigiana / Tresana area
A great base for Lunigiana, the Cinque Terre and the Versilian coast, Casa Laura can be reached in less than 25 minutes from the A15 Motorway and is ideally situated for touring and walking. A short walk of about 1/2ml takes you to the village centre with post office, coffee bar, pizzeria, general store and restaurant.
An ancient territory that has been a well kept Tuscan gem. It is rich in mediaeval history through its many castles, Romanesque churches and ancient hilltop hamlets. Bounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Apuane Alps and the Appenine Mountains, Lunigiana is a land lost in time. Its geographical location and turbulent history have combined to create a unique landscape, one that, even to this day, remains preserved and intact from over-development.
Lunigiana remains virtually untouched by the rampant urbanisation and industrialisation that plague many areas of outstanding natural beauty in other countries. It has a uniquely rural character where life moves at a traditional pace yet it is easy to reach from the international airports at Pisa, Genoa, Parma and Milan.
It is an area home to magnificent Mediterranean beaches, you can partake in various sporting activities, go for walks around the local landscape or top up your cultural knowladge. Some key places of interest would be the marble quaries, Fosdinovo adventure park, museums and at certain times of the year there are some fantastic festivals.
The property is just 10 mins drive from shops, restaurants and train station and only 20 minutes drive from the motorway. The beautiful seaside resorts of the Versilian Riviera are just a short car ride away as well as the famous "Cinque Terre" coastal villages. The Renaissance cities of Florence, Lucca and Pisa are also within easy distance and can be reached by train - a very relaxing and scenic option.
How to get there
Lunigiana is well served by low cost airlines which fly in to 3 airports that are all about an hour away - Pisa, Parma and Genoa.
Some idea of airlines flying from most UK airports are easyjet.com, ryanair.com, thomasfly.com. A little further afield you can fly into Milan's two international airports.
To check low-cost flights from the UK to Pisa, Parma, Genoa and Milan go to www.Skyscanner.net.
By Rail Easily reached by rail that is relatively cheap. The main Rome-Paris line runs along the coastline of the Versilian Riviera and branch lines run to Aulla, Pontremoli, Gragnola, Monzana and Equi Terme.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pisa: 80 km
Railway:
Aulla: 15 km
Ferry:
La Spezia: 20 km
Activities near Lunigiana
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire
General:
Central heating, TV
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Dish washer, Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1), WCs (2)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The property has a real wood-burning stove (fuel supplied in winter).
Conditions
1. Lets normally run Saturday to Saturday. However if you have different requirements please provide us with your needs and we will endeavour to oblige.
2. The arrival times for this property are from 4.00pm onwards and the property must be vacated by 10.00am on the day of departure. Please note that we cannot vary these times due to the need to thoroughly clean the property between arrivals.
3. 25% deposit at the time of booking and the balance no later than 8 weeks before the start of your holiday. We can accept payments in either Euros or GBP. Payment can be made by cheque, direct deposit, bank draft, wire transfer or money order. A refundable security deposit of £200 is payable with the balance of the rental fee.
4. A Fuel Surcharge of 7.5% will be added from Oct - April incl. to cover heating & other power usage.
5. All holiday bookings are subject to standard Terms & Conditions.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Spring 2008
28 May 08
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525£ 525
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Summer 2008
1 Jun 08
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575£ 575
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Autumn 2008
1 Oct 08
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525£ 525
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Winter 2008/09
1 Nov 08
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425£ 425
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Spring 2009
1 Apr 09
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525£ 525
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Summer 2009
1 Jun 09
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575£ 575
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Autumn 2009
1 Oct 09
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525£ 525
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Winter 2009/10
1 Nov 09
1 Apr 10
425£ 425
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Winter lets from October 1st to May 1st will attract a 7.5% fuel surcharge.
Availability notes
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Contact owner
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Contact details for home 52752
Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:
Alan Kennedy
Tel:
+44 (0)1524 782830
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Advertiser joined: 11 Apr 2007 This property added: 14 Mar 2008
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