Beautiful villa in Garfagnana — Property 17382

Beautiful villa in Garfagnana

This newly renovated Tuscan farmhouse sits on a two kilometre drive above the ancient hillside town of Barga. It is secluded yet within easy reach (10 mins) of both Barga and Castlenuovo with their many facilities for eating and entertainment. The villa has three double bedrooms (one en-suite), two further bathrooms, a modern, fully equipped kitchen, living room, terrace and pool area. The large cantina on the ground floor has been converted into a games room offering Ping Pong and Darts. The mettato or chestnut store outside which serves as a pool house. It is minutes from hill walking, trekking, mountain biking, kayaking & fishing and is just 25 mins from the ancient walled town of Lucca and 1 hour from Pisa International Airport. Florence with all its attractions is 1 hour away. A trip to the beach at Viareggio or Forte dei Marmi is 45 min. It is the perfect retreat yet within easy access of all the fabulous facilities that this part of Northern Italy has to offer.

Location Campo Barga < Media Valle < Lucca Area < Tuscany < Italy

Campo Barga < Media Valle < Lucca Area < Tuscany < Italy

 marks the location of this property Barga

Availability for the farmhouse in Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Wednesday, 02 July 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for the farmhouse in Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy

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Accommodation and Facilities for the farmhouse in Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy

The Property

The living accommodation comprises a living room, with an open fireplace, and a terrace where you can sit to admire the views across the Serchio valley. It is well designed for both dining and lounging with stereo, TV, games etc. There is full central heating for winter stays. There is a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, stove, etc. and ample supplies of all cutlery and crockery that you will need for your stay, including all table linen, tea towels etc. The kitchen is equipped for both inside and outside dining. The first floor has a double bedroom, with an outside terrace where you can enjoy coffee and peace as you wake. There is also a shower room and toilet, so that you can wash off from the pool without going upstairs! The upper floor has two double bedrooms, one twin room and one room with bunk beds. There are also two shower rooms on the upper floor. Outside there is a mettato, the chestnut store, now a pool house.

Booking details

Il Castagnello is available all year round, with full central heating for the winter. Bookings are taken Saturday to Saturday. Your stay includes all services, a weekly change of linen and clean and all pool charges. We have a local agent who is English speaking who will be available if necessary. The pool will be open from May to End of September. Il Castagnello is priced for the whole property, for a maximum of 10 people.

Skiing Information:

Skiing is available in the mountains of the Alpi Appenines - for both beginners and those more advanced during the season. The nearest skiing to the house is approximately 45 minutes at Casone. It is approximately one hour from the peaks of Abetone.