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Villa |3 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Sillico in Pieve Fosciana

From £475 per week

Short stays welcome

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

4 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Swimming pool, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

Close to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana the capital of the Garfagnana valley, Sillico is a delightful medieval village dating back as far as 1500’s when it was home to one of the most notorious bandits of the region, Il Moro. The village sits 700 meters above sea level and offers panoramic views of the Apuan Alps and Apennines mountains.

The village is full of character and history and has a bar with an outside terrace providing those all important views, a popular restaurant and small local shop providing basic supplies.

Casa Laura, consists of three double bedrooms, two bathrooms one of which is equipped with a hydro massaging shower, lounge including uk satellite television and DVD facilities and a study with internet access
The modern kitchen is spacious and well equipped.
There is a large partly covered terrace area adjacent to the swimming pool which is ideal for al fresco dining and general relaxing. The house also includes a wood burning pizza oven and off street parking for two cars.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Casa Laura’s accommodation is divided over two floors; the ground floor consists of a lounge and study area, a kitchen which incorporates a dining area, a bathroom and the twin bedroom. The kitchen is well equipped with a five ring gas cooker,granite worktops and in conjunction with the rest of the house its style is a blend of modern and traditional. The bedroom easily accommodates two twin beds and also houses the washing machine. Upstairs you will find two double bedrooms both of which have traditional wooden ceilings and breathtaking views and a modern bathroom.

Further details outdoors:
The large terrace is accessible from the first floor and provides a convivial space for al fresco dining and general relaxing. The swimming pool is of a timber construction, (7.35 meters x 3.5 meters x 1.20meters) blending into the environment and the built in wooden bench seating offers a great resting place to dry off whilst enjoying the view.

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terrace and al fresco dining area

 

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The Tuscany / Lucca Province region

Tuscany is well known for is rich history, art, natural beauty, delicious food and good quality wines. The historic and culturally rich cities of Lucca and Florence are within easy reach for a day trip and closer to home we have Barga with its unspoiled streets and squares full of great charm and its 13th century Cathedral.

A trip to the coast takes you through breathtaking scenery and the quarries from which Michelangelo sourced the marble for his famous works of art.Viareggio is a popular seaside resort adjacent to Torre del Lago where Puccini lived and worked in his final years.

The Pieve Fosciana / Sillico area

The Garfagnana is situated in the northern part of Tuscany, nestled between the Apuan Alps and the Tuscan Appennine mountains. It is a region rich in local traditions, natural beauty and breathtaking views. In order to protect its beauty in 1985 it was designated a natural park. Naturally the area provides great walking country and from Sillico there are a series of clearly marked walks of varying length and difficulty enabling you to discover the territory and enjoy this wonderful landscape.

There are countless mountain top villages to explore and during the summer months many of the villages have festivals. On three evenings in July and August Sillico hosts one of the best. The village is transported back to ,medieval times, its residents are all in period costume and the cobbled streets lit only by torches. A four course menu is on offer, each course being enjoyed at a different location around the village enabling the guests to really soak up the atmosphere of medieval village life. In contrast Barga holds regular Jazz events throughout the summer and Piazza al Serchio hosts the Accordion National Championships.

There are no shortage of good local restaurants offering traditional, reasonable priced menus, one of the most well known, Il Pozzo is only 7 kms away in the village of Pieve Fosciana. Most villages have a weekly market were you can buy fresh, seasonal fruit and vegetables, and wandering through the numerous other stalls is a very pleasant way to spend a morning, Castelnouvo di Garfagnana’s is on a Thursday and Pieve Fosciana has one every Saturday.

How to get there

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From the UK, Pisa International is the nearest airport with British Airways, Ryanair and Easyjet all offering direct flights.

All the major car hire companies operate from within the airport.

Activities near Pieve Fosciana

Reviews

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30 Sep 2011

“House beautifully equipped with stunning views in a 'getaway from it all' location” House has everything anyone would need for a comfortable stay. The advertised description of the house was very accurate, and owners very obliging and keen to ensure your stay is perfect. Stunning views across the valley,but visitors need to be aware of the very steep, narrow road with very sharp bends before arriving at your destination. Local area beautiful, lovely restaurants, friendly people. Car essential, but other areas easily accessible by train from Lucca. One of our best holidays.

05 Sep 2011

“Fan-tas-tic !” We had the most amazing time at Casa Laura, the owners are very nice and helpful. The photos are not giving the house justice, and don't get me started on the view from the pool. Very charming village on the top of the Toscanian village, we are looking forward to plan our next visit there in this very same house !

24 Aug 2011

“A lovely stay, in a beautiful area, in a well loved home.” We arrived after a long journey to be greeted by the owners, and made to feel so at home. Casa Laura is a lovely villa, and one of the best equipped ones we have ever stayed in. It is well fitted out for all ages, with loads of videos, CD's, (great music system), books, games, wi-fi etc. Sillico itself is a small village with a lot of heart - not just a collection of buildings. We were lucky enough to be there while there were a couple of festivals on - the wheat threshing & the medieval pageant, where we had the joy of wandering around the village on sunset, by candelight, enjoying a 4 station local meal. Was quite fantastic. The local restaurant (which is only a stone's throw away), is very freindly & welcoming, with the little shop there as well. We found it very well placed, for being able to enjoy the many lovely local walks; exploring the Garfagnana area, and the easy access by train (from Castelnuovo de Garfagnana - 20 minutes drive down the hill) to Lucca, Pisa & Florence. Our stay there with four teenagers/young adults was enjoyed by all, and topped off with them making pizza's in the wood fired oven at the villa.The veiws from the villa are quite fantastic, be it morning, evening/sunset or even cloudy! The owners were very helpful & hospitable, and very available for us be it queries, information, advise, etc. A lovely place to stay.

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04 Aug 2011

“A beautiful base for a "get away from it all" holiday in Tuscany” The interior of the villa is finished to a very high standard as it is the owners home through the winter months and they were very helpful . The views from the two main bedrooms and the Pool and lawn area are stunning. Sillico is a charming village perched on a hill top and it is like stepping back in time to walk through the narrow cobbled lanes (no car access). The locals were very friendly and welcoming although little English spoken, which was great as it meant we had to learn some simple Italian. The restaurant in the village is good and quite reasonable, there is also a small shop in the back of the restaurant. The one braw back for some might be the road up to the village, being very steep and winding and taking about 10 - 15 mins from the small town of Pieve Fosciana, but this is soon mastered and is a wonderfull drive through the traditional managed Chestnut woodland of the region.

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The sunsets have been beautiful and the sights fantastic.

Great walks - cyclying around Lucca walls was enjoyed by all the family.

The views from the toilet are truly awesome!

Rental prices

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Early Season	16 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	495£ 495	0-	0-	1 Week
High Season	30 Jun 12	25 Aug 12	825£ 825	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Autumn	25 Aug 12	15 Sep 12	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Autumn	15 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	475£ 475	0-	0-	1 Week

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

We will accept payment by cheque or bank transfer . A deposit of £100 per week is required to secure the booking together with a completed booking conditions form, with the balance being settled in full 6 weeks prior to arrival.

An additional refundable deposit is required to cover any breakages or property damage over the value of £20.

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2 years listed You are contacting Delfo Melli Landline +39 0583 662003 Mobile n/a Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2009. This villa has received 4 reviews from previous guests.