Honey moon with breathtaking views - Flat in ancient villa with large panoramic terrace
Apartment with Sleeps 2
Lucca - Barga, one of Toscana's most beautiful hillside towns. Independent, romantic and panoramic studio-apartment in ancient villa.
The studio apartment was the large living room of the villa, there is now inside a dividing wall with two arches. Suitable for two people, the apartment has an independent entrance and a large furnished terrace where it will be a pleasure having dinner, or lying down on the sun beds enjoying the breathtaking views of the vineyard, the valley and the distant mountains.
The quiet and relaxing place rich in fairy tale atmosphere could be ideal for a honeymoon, however, if you have a baby a small bed is available. Kitchen fully equipped - including microwave, gas hobs, fridge and washing machine.
The villa is only two minutes walk from the historic centre of Barga. The communal pool and the riding school are reachable in a 10/15 minutes walk.
The small hilltop town of Barga (altitude 410 meters) is dominated by the fine cathedral, which houses an excellent marble pulpit and some works of the Della Robbia school. An important centre of the Garfagnana, it has wonderful views of the whole area and the town itself is a charming network of narrow streets, archways and winding stairways.
The upper and older part of the town is to be explored on foot and has all sorts of hidden alleyways and tight staircases leading to who knows where. The streets play host to an unusual 'Living Nativity' pageant each Christmas.
The town grew up around an ancient Lombard Castle and was surrounded by a wall with three separate gates. Besieged at different times by both Pisa and Lucca, it eventually became part of the Florentine state and stayed so until 1859. After you have trekked all the way up, relax a while on the paved terrace in front of the Duomo that offers a wonderful 'viewing platform' over the surrounding rooftops, terraced hills and distant mountains.
HOW TO GET THERE: You can get to Barga from Florence, Pisa or Lucca either by bus or by train. The nearest airport, well connected to Barga via local bus or train is the Galilei International Airport in Pisa.
By Bus: Several buses go direct from the airport to the bus station of Lucca. You can then take a direct bus to Barga. The Barga bus station is only 200 meters far from the villa.
By Train: From Pisa airport, change at Pisa Central, then direct to Barga Galicano ( 5 minutes by bus or taxi to Barga town). For details of train connection from Pisa Airport to Barga Gallicano try trenitalia.com (the site has an English version).
Local taxi - Gonnella on mobile number + 39 3395678336 or Biagiotti on mobile number +39 3483580424.
Facilities for this holiday apartment in Barga, Tuscany
Property
Type:
Apartment
Nearest Airport:
Pisa - 50 kms
Nearest Bar/Pub:
In historical centre of Barga - 2 mins
Nearest Restaurant:
In historical centre of barga - 3 mins
Location Type:
Quiet, Rural/Village
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Bathrooms with shower.
Kitchen:
Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine, Iron.
General:
Central Heating, House Linen.
Dining:
Seating for 4.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV.
Outside:
Terrace, Garden Furniture. Sun beds.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Sorry - No Pets Allowed.
Smoking admittet outside on the terrace.
Local activities in and around Barga, Tuscany
Barga is situated 21 Miles north of Lucca at the southern end of the spectacularly beautiful area known as the Garfagnana which sits between the Apuan Alps and the Appenines in the very north of Tuscany. This is the 'real' Italy, and due to lack of tourism is very cheap for eating out, and trying local cuisine.
Barga hosts art, opera and jazz festivals "Bargajazz" as well as weekly markets & great local restaurants. Italian Touring Club has recently assigned the "orange flag" of the "Migliori borghi d'Italia" ("Best villages of Italy"), a distinguished sign recognizing the peculiarity of its beauty and of its quality.
Locally there are lots of interesting towns & villages to visit like Castelnouvo Garfagnana with its local market day, there are also supermarkets closeby. Lucca is the nearest main town - 45 minutes by car, bus or train - a beautiful walled city, a must to cycle the city walls, home of Puccini & great shopping.
The region has fantastic unspoilt countryside, very tranquil & perfect to chill out, there are national parks closeby and breathtaking hill top perched villages. The beaches of Forte dei Marmi - Tuscanys playground for the wealthy are 1 hour drive away. Bigger cities are also easily reached - Pisa 1 hour, Florence 90 minutes.
For details of train connection from Pisa Airport try trenitalia.com (the site has an English version).
Nearest airport, connected to Barga via local bus or train is the Galilei International Airport in Pisa.
Rental rates for this apartment
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
Euro
UK Pound
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26 Apr - 4 Oct 2008
€450.00
£357.14
$578.57
4 Oct - 28 Mar 2009
€350.00
£277.78
$450.00
28 Mar - 25 Apr 2009
€400.00
£317.46
$514.29
25 Apr - 3 Oct 2009
€450.00
£357.14
$578.57
Rental Notes: This property is available for rent from Saturday to Saturday. The rates include bed linen and towels but exclude heating. 30% booking deposit - rent balance on arrival day.
Guestbook
"The apartment is quiet, clean and bright with a lovely garden/vineyard to gaze upon. The view is amazing - completely unobstructed with great patio furniture for candlelit evenings..." - Carol Harrison
""We loved our stay in bella Barga mainly because of the wonderful accommodation. We initially planned to stay for one week only and ended up staying for more than three!"" - Cecilia Van Zil
"...absolutely content with the furnishings, the tranquility, the view from the terrace and most of all, with the warmth and hospitality of Mrs Liliana and her husband. They will always be a huge part of our holiday memories" - Michele Tonsoni
Availability of Honey moon with breathtaking views
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and December each year.
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