House with 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, Garden, Swimming Pool
This traditional family house is in the beautiful Garfagnana region of Northern Tuscany, set in a valley between the Appenine and Apuane Mountains.
With 3 bedrooms and spectacular mountain views from the garden and surrounding meadow, this newly renovated, atmospheric old house is suitable for a large family or group of friends. There is an acre of meadow at the back of the house, from where you can enjoy swimming in a fine 10x4 metre pool which has a large sun deck and a fantastic view of the local mountain. At the foot of the meadow, under an impressive cedar tree, there is a tree house which can be enjoyed by children or adults alike.
The house is situated off the rural road to the village of Pianacci at the end of a private lane. There is an open outlook towards three other villages and the Pania di Corfino Mountain This is the only Alpine mountain in the Appenine range and is also famous for the Orrichiella National Park.
The house is well equipped and comfortably furnished, with traditional chestnut beamed ceilings and tiled floors. Upstairs the house has a double and two twin bedrooms, stone stairs and a large lounge with terracotta flooring, beamed ceiling and open fireplace. A glass door leads onto the balcony. Downstairs there is a large modern fully equipped kitchen with dining area leading on to a fine patio. There are 2 large shower/bathrooms one which has a glass door on to the balcony. The large sun patio and garden to the front of the house has outdoor furniture and is shaded, in part, by fruit trees.
Facilities for this holiday house in Villa Collemandina, Tuscany
1 Double Bedroom, 2 Twin Bedrooms. An extra single bed can be put in one of the bedrooms.
Bathrooms:
2 Bathrooms. Bathrooms have showers. There is a door to the balcony from one of the bathrooms.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. The kitchen is new and well equipped.
General:
Real Fire, House Linen, Towels Provided. Electric oil filled radiators in bedrooms
Dining:
Seating for 8. Dining table indoors (seats 6). Large circular table on patio seating 8 comfortably. Other sitting areas at front of house and in garden.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, DVD, Radio, CD System, Board Games. Good selection of English books and board games available
Outside:
Private Pool, Terrace, Garden, BBQ, Parking, Balcony, Garden Furniture. Pool is 10 mtres long by 4 metres wide. There is a large sun deck area with view and outdoor furniture. Large patio to front of house with outside balcony terrace and an acre of meadow to the back.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Suitable For Elderly.
Local activities in and around Villa Collemandina, Tuscany
Fine local restaurant is only 100 metres away. There is another restaurant in the village of Villa Collemandina a 1 km walk.
The area is well known for its excellent value restaurants, using the best of local ingredients. A typical set lunch with 4 choices of pasta course, and 4 choices of main course costs only 9 euros inclusive of bread, wine and coffee. It is possible to have a multi-course traditional Sunday lunch or dinner with ample wine, coffee and liquers for less than 25 euros.
Garfagnana is the best area in Tuscany for walking. We have links with an outdoor activities company who offer guided walks and climbing, mountain biking, canoeing and world class gorge walking.
Local market town with good shops is only 4 miles away.
From Pisa to Lucca, then North to Castelnuovo. Exact directions given. English speaking Mini-bus taxi available for airport or local trips.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
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4 Oct - 31 Oct 2008
£650.00
€715.00
$975.00
1 Nov - 31 Mar 2009
£500.00
€550.00
$750.00
1 Apr - 30 Apr 2009
£550.00
€605.00
$825.00
1 May - 15 May 2009
£595.00
€654.50
$892.50
15 May - 31 May 2009
£675.00
€742.50
$1012.50
31 May - 20 Jun 2009
£795.00
€874.50
$1192.50
20 Jun - 27 Jun 2009
£950.00
€1045.00
$1425.00
27 Jun - 29 Aug 2009
£1275.00
€1402.50
$1912.50
29 Aug - 12 Sep 2009
£950.00
€1045.00
$1425.00
12 Sep - 30 Sep 2009
£795.00
€874.50
$1192.50
30 Sep - 31 Oct 2009
£695.00
€764.50
$1042.50
Rental Notes: Flexible entry dates. Saturday to Saturday NOT essential.
Guestbook
"We were the first people in the newly renovated house. We found the house very comfortable, with everything we needed. The kids spent all day in the pool, and loved the treehouse. What a view from the patio! Absolutely wonderful! We will definitely return." - Mr and Mrs Jennings
"One of the nicest places we have ever been to. This "casa" really has a pool with a view! Thank you." - Bremner family
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Owner joined site on:
13 November 2006
Property listed since:
21 November 2006
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