La Capanna

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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 6

Cascia in Reggello

From £321 per week |  From £48 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

1 review | Write a review

Key info  Air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, no pets allowed

About the home

'La Capanna' is on a single floor and was converted from an old agricultural building which has been fully renovated, incorporating traditional Tuscan features such as terracotta floors and beams. It is ideal for people wanting a place in a beautiful country setting with lots to enjoy locally, and also easy access to the great cities of Florence, Siena and beyond. The house and its extensive garden is in a small, quiet hamlet in a superb scenic setting looking up into the Pratomagno Mountains.

Six people can use the place comfortably, so it is ideal for famillies, small groups or just couples. There are four rooms: a spacious sitting/dining room (with a kitchen area and a large window offering spectacular views of the nearby mountains), two bedrooms and a the bathroom.

Comprehensive information is available on our personal website, which also contains many photos of the house and the locality - see link in the contact box at the foot of this page.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
There are some guide books, brochures about places to visit, past visitors' recommendations, maps, a few games and a range of books for all ages to read.

A cleaning service is available, and a local cook will prepare a 5 course meal including wine for 30 euros per person.

Further details outdoors:
From the extensive garden there is a superb view up into the mountains. The garden has lawns, patios, shaded and covered areas (including pergolas) so that visitors can always find a relatively private spot to sit, sunbathe or eat. There are several outdoor tables, chairs and sun-loungers. As well as shrubs and flowering plants there are herbs for cooking.

There are two mountain bikes in the garden shed which visitors are welcome to use.

Photos

 

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The front of La Capanna (also parking area)

 

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La Capanna from the upper garden terrace

 

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The sitting/dining room, with kitchen area

 

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Another view of the garden

The Tuscany / Firenze Province region

Tuscany contains some of Europe's most beautiful landscapes, along with the great cities of Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Pisa and Lucca. This is an area of great contrasts; from the mountains on the East side to the coastal plains and beaches on the West; from the tranquility of its green countryside to the great renaissance art and the contemporary sophistication of its cities. Tuscany is also well known for its wonderful wines, such as Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and many others, and for its superb olive oil.

The climate ranges from hot (but seldom oppressively) in summer, to cool (but seldom bitterly cold) in winter. This climate, along with the vast array of things to do and see, makes Tuscany an ideal holiday destination at any time of year.

The Reggello / Cascia area

The small rural communities of Cascia and nearby Reggello lie in the foothills of the beautiful Pratomagno mountains, on which the light is constantly changing. They are tree clad high up, descending into olive groves and small vineyards, punctuated by old buildings and lines of cypress trees. The area is renowned in this part of Italy for the freshness of the air, and the local olive oil is generally held to be amongst the finest in the world. People interested in walking, flora, fauna or bird watching will find the location extremely rewarding.

Cascia is a typical Tuscan village, famous for the Masaccio painting in the superb Romanesque church. There are several other fascinating small villages and towns nearby, many offering excellent walks, beautiful old churches and other ancient buildings and places of interest. Vallombrosa, a particularly famous beauty spot up in the mountains, is only a few kilometres away.

In Cascia and Reggello there is a LARGE SWIMMING POOL, equestrian centre, cinema and several shops for all basic necessities, as well as a market on Saturdays. For people interested in finding a real bargain in the world of "haute couture" the nearby shopping centre called The Mall is home to the factory outlets of Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent, and other top designer labels. Not far away there is a similar Prada outlet.

Westwards lies the river Arno and the Chianti hills, producing the splendid wines of the same name. Around Cascia and Reggello there are far fewer tourists than in the Chianti heartland. Slightly further afield, the cities of Florence, Siena and Arezzo, which are very easy to reach, offer a great variety of things to do and see. Medieval and Renaissance art and architecture is everywhere, there are theatres (some in the open-air), Roman and Etruscan ruins, shops and markets of every kind, as well as swimming baths, sports events and much more.

How to get there

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-Nearest airports: Florence (35km - few flights only), Pisa (127km - the main airport for the area) or Bologna (141km).
-EasyJet and BA fly Gatwick to Pisa; RYANAIR from Stansted, Liverpool or Glasgow to Pisa; EASYJET offer cheap flights from Bristol to Pisa; THOMSONFLY and JET2.COM fly to Pisa from various UK airports; MERDIANA flies Gatwick to Florence.
-Mainline trains, Milan-Rome, stop at Figline (8km)
-A1 motorway close by (9km)
-See 'Questions' page of our private website for comprehensive details and links for flights and carhire, and other transport matters.

Activities near Reggello

Reviews

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19 Jul 2011

“For a REAL taste of Tuscany - La Capanna cannot be beat !!!” I must say that we had the most wonderful time at 'La Capanna', so relaxing and quiet – exactly what we expected. We slotted straight into local life – early morning walk to the fruit and... more

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‘Thanks for the wonderful stay at your place, we enjoyed ourselves very much. A beautiful place and garden, and of course the region, the food and the wine. We did all the highlights but also spent time in the garden reading and sipping those beautiful wines.’ (A couple of musicians from Holland)

‘Thanks so much, it was a fabulous place to stay. We’ll recommend it certainly, and hope to be back ourselves.’ (Visitors from Canada)

‘Once again we enjoyed our stay in La Capanna (many thanks for the cherries). The garden looked absolutely wonderful when we arrived. Someone had been extremely busy!’ (A family from Leeds, UK)

‘We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in your lovely cottage we had a fantastic two weeks of walking, hiking and sightseeing all around the area’ (Visitors from Midlothian, Scotland)

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid	10 Sep 11	8 Oct 11	378£ 378	5454	5454	3 Nights
Low	8 Oct 11	31 Mar 12	321£ 321	4848	4848	3 Nights
Mid	31 Mar 12	14 Jul 12	378£ 378	5454	5454	3 Nights
HIgh	14 Jul 12	8 Sep 12	438£ 438	6363	6363	3 Nights
Mid	8 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	378£ 378	5454	5454	3 Nights
Low	20 Oct 12	30 Mar 13	321£ 321	4848	4848	3 Nights

Prices for group size 6
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Mid	10 Sep 11	8 Oct 11	462£ 462	6666	6666	3 Nights
Low	8 Oct 11	31 Mar 12	405£ 405	6060	6060	3 Nights
Mid	31 Mar 12	14 Jul 12	462£ 462	6666	6666	3 Nights
High	14 Jul 12	8 Sep 12	522£ 522	7575	7575	3 Nights
Mid	8 Sep 12	20 Oct 12	462£ 462	6666	6666	3 Nights
LOw	20 Oct 12	30 Mar 13	405£ 405	6060	6060	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

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

For groups of 3, 4 or 5 people simply add 21 pounds per week per extra person to the '2 Persons' tariff.

The use of sheets and towels is charged at £8 per single bed, £16 per double bed, but visitors may take their own if they wish.

There are significant reductions for two-week bookings, which can be seen on the owners private website (see link in the Contact Details box below). There are also negotiable discounts for last-minute of long term bookings.

Availability

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Contact the owner

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5 years listed You are contacting Gwyn Pritchard Landline +44 020 8699 8883 Mobile +44 07714 193108 Web Visit site Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This cottage has received 1 review from previous guests.

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