Casa Donati
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About the home
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.For YOUNG CHILDREN : a little bed and a high chair . 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. CHILDREN can to play freely on the village,
without to be afraid of road traffic.
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.KITCHEN GARDEN with vegetables to pick up free. 2bottles of our wine free every week to stay.A walk on HORSEBACK....Please see facilitations at "rates".
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Marinella di Sarzana, 30km |
| Will consider: | Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car essential |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| General: | Central heating, TV |
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| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 2 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
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 , Parma and Cinque Terre are all a short drive away.Swimming pool at 5 km. A walk in the wood....out of village!
Further details outdoors:
Kitchen garden .Vegetables at your disposal gratis.
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.
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The Tuscany / Massa Carrara Province 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 CINQUE TERRE are both 1hr away for the opera.
The Villafranca in 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 Villafranca 10 min. 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.CINQUE TERRE at 40 min drive.
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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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Pisa and Genoa: 100 km |
| Railway: | Villafranca: 4 km |
| Ferry: | La Spezia: 35 km |
The nearest airports are Genoa, Parma and Pisa, all at c.a. 100 km from Villafranca in Lunigiana. Pisa is well served by Ryanair.
Activities near Villafranca in Lunigiana
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf less than 15 mins walk
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Reviews
 04 Nov 2011 |
If you want to get off the beaten track and experience the real Italy this house and its location are perfect. Casa Donati is located in a hill village with fabulous views of the valley, forests and... more |
05 Jun 2011 |
We stayed at this property for 10 days [May 21st -June 1st 2011] Although the property was small it was very well equipped for our needs. The hospitality and genorosity shown by our hosts Bruno and... more |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: Euros € | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 4 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 1 Oct 11 | 24 Dec 11 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 24 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 7 Jan 12 | 31 Mar 12 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | € 470 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 14 Apr 12 | 30 Jun 12 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 30 Jun 12 | 28 Jul 12 | € 470 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 28 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | € 550 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | € 450 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 29 Sep 12 | 22 Dec 12 | € 400 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 22 Dec 12 | 12 Jan 13 | € 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
REDUCED PRICE OF 10% FOR 2 WEEKS STAY, OR, IF YOU LIKE,1 HOUR AND HALF OF RIDE ON HORSEBACK FOR TWO PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRYSIDE AND WOODS OF LUNIGIANA (WITH GUIDE). UNFORGETTABLE !!!! AND ALSO 3 BOTTLES OF OUR WINE FOR EVERY WEEK (FREE),
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* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Roberto Donati
Languages spoken    The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This apartment has received 2 reviews from previous guests.  |
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