Beautifully renovated house in mountainous location — Property 9449

Beautifully renovated house in mountainous location

A beautifully renovated old barn set in 3 hectares of farmland, with amazing views over the unspoilt, green and mountainous countryside of Garfagnana, Northern Tuscany. The property is split into 2 apartments, giving larger groups privacy from each other, whilst staying together on holiday. La Casa has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and La Capanna, 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, benefiting from the stunning chestnut beamed ceiling in the open plan living space. Both have fully equipped kitchen areas and open fireplaces. La Capanna enjoys a first floor terrace. Outside there is an eating terrace overlooking the pool area, and looking out to the mountains beyond. The houses is just 2km from Camporgiano with its river, castle, weekly market, restaurants, bars and shop. The village also boasts a train station for those days when you wish to leave the car behind, and visit the likes of Lucca; Barga; Castelnuovo; Pisa; Florence and the coast.

Details for the barn in Garfagnana, Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy

La Casa is a luxury semi-detached house which is part of a newly restored barn. There are 4 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms, 2 of which are en-suite. There is also a kitchen, dining room and living room all of which have been renovated to a high standard.

Location Camporgiano Castelnuovo di Garfagnana < Garfagnana < Lucca Area < Tuscany < Italy

Availability for the barn in Garfagnana, Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Thursday, 21 February 2008

Changeover day:

negotiable

Rental rates for the barn in Garfagnana, Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• Payment will also be taken in sterling via bank transfer to a uk bank.
  For Easter and Christmas, prices are as per May and June.
  Linen and towels included (except pool towels)
  All services included with exception of central heating which is payable locally.
  An English speaking representative will be available throughout your stay.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the barn in Garfagnana, Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy

The house/Garfagnana

A truly rural holiday, but with plenty of opportunity to explore! The property is situated circa 2kms from the nearest village, with plenty of facilities. You may also walk across the fields if you prefer for a leisurely lunch! The house boasts fantastic views of the unspoilt countryside whatever the time of year. Explore the hundreds of hilltop villages, go walking, horse-riding, bike riding, or try the fishing which is excellent. Of course the possibilities for picnics are endless, and star gazing at night an experience! Relax with a glass of wine and watch locals play Bocce, or be a spectator at the cheese rolling for which the area is famous. In the autumn join in the local passion of mushroom picking or feast on chestnuts which used to form the staple diet for the locals. Tourism is yet to hit this area, and this is truly one of those increasingly rare places in Europe for which this can be said

Food

Garfagnanan cuisine is fairly simple, but scrumptious, using local fresh produce to prepare dishes, which since cooked for the locals are very cheap! Wine is good and inexpensive. Lunch can easily be eaten (2 course + cheese/fruit + wine) for circa £5 per head. There are numerous restaurants in the area, and children are welcome. Provisions can easily be found in local bars/shops, and supermarkets. The locals are very friendly and helpful although not many speak English - take your phrase book! That said, we have family in the area who will be pleased to help you with any translation issues!

Location

Properties are circa 1 1/2 hr drive from Pisa, 2 hrs from Genoa, 2 hrs Florence, and 2 1/2 from Bologna. The local market town of Castelnuovo is circa 25 mins drive away - famous for its Thursday morning market. A 23 min drive will take you to the village of Camporgiano which has all the facilities you will need, and also a train station for when you want a rest from the car! The station serves Lucca/Pisa, and also various seaside towns (with a change at Lucca). Lucca is under an hour by train/car, and is an absolute must, as is Barga just half hour away!