Two apartments in a traditional stone barn in the Tuscan Hills — Property 12394

Two apartments in a traditional stone barn in the Tuscan Hills

La Mandria is a small hill farm set in the dramatic landscape of Lunigiana at the northern tip of Tuscany. The farm includes pasture, meadows, olive groves and vineyard, all surrounded by chestnut and oak woodland with a river running through it. The apartments are situated next to the vineyard and have been recently renovated to a high standard. They both open onto a sunny terrace with views across the valley and have space for “alfresco” meals. The swimming pool is a short walk away through the garden and provides additional space for relaxing. For guests, who want a more challenging swim further downstream (ten minute walk away), there are cascades and rock pools in the crystal clear but chilly water of the river.

Details for Il Vigneto in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Il Vigneto is a two floor apartment opening onto the terrace and vineyard. On the ground floor there is open plan kitchen and living area with table seating four, sofa bed and chairs. There is also a cloakroom and washroom with WC and basin. A wood stove has been installed in the living area for heating in the cooler months. The first floor has a bedroom with king size double bed and en-suite bathroom with shower, WC and basin; balcony over looking the vineyard and terrace. .

Location Fivizzano Massa Carrara Area < Tuscany < Italy

Fivizzano Massa Carrara Area < Tuscany < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Massa Carrara Area

Availability for Il Vigneto in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:

Thursday, 02 October 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Normal availability

April - October

Rental rates for Il Vigneto in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• The Il Vigneto may be available weekly, monthly or longer periods during the winter months, for further information please contact Renee.
  Also, should guests require both apartments in April and May and late September to house everyone in their party, the L'Uliveto will also be opened and rented to meet those requirements. In such cases, the L'Uliveto will be rented on the same terms as the il Vigneto.
  
• Rental periods are for a minimum period of 7 days, preferably Saturday to Saturday, arrival after 4 pm, departure by 10 am, but we try to be flexible to accommodate individual travel arrangements. For a period in excess of 7 days, but less than 14 days, additional days are charged pro rata. There is an additional 10% discount on the price for additional complete 7 day periods booked.
  
• A 20% deposit secures the booking, and payment in full is request 8 weeks prior to arrival. Payment can be accepted in sterling or euros.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for Il Vigneto in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Area & Farm

The Lunigiana region has the advantage of being one of the less frequented corners of Tuscany. It has a rugged charm with peace and quiet for those who want to experience largely unspoiled rural life. With relatively little traffic, the area is pleasant for walking and cycling with routes to take your breath away. Walks around the farm and beyond offer lovely views of mountains and hilltop villages with church towers. Lizards bask on sun warmed walls, butterflies flit amongst orchids, humming bird moths probe evening primrose whilst the extraordinary praying mantis awaits a mate. High above buzzards circle over wooded hillsides, home to deer and wild boar. The clear night sky reveals a brilliant array of stars, with flashing fireflies and glow-worms competing in mid-summer. For those who prefer to visit Italy out of the summer months, the area is just as beautiful and colorful in spring sunshine and autumn mists, with peaceful evenings curled up by the woodstove with a good book.

Places within reach

An hour’s drive away are the sandy beaches of the Versilia coast, the Gulf of Poets (La Spezia) and boats to take you to the famous Cinque Terre. To the south is Carrara and the marble quarries, Sarzana, home of a renowned antiques fair, and Equi Terme, once a Roman spa with its thermal pools and caves. There are also museums and castles to visit, and local trains wind down through the beautiful Garfagnana valley to Lucca and Pisa for connections to Florence, Sienna and the rest of Tuscany and Italy beyond.

A little about us

Paul is English with a background in theatre, as a props maker and designer, although now working as a 3D artist. Guests are invited to view his work, which is available for purchase to interested persons. Renee is Canadian, but practised law in the UK as a family and childcare solicitor. She gave it all up to live in Italy, and doesn’t miss it one bit. The Little Herbert is a relatively well behaved ginger cat who like us arrived for lunch one day and never left. We work on the land here, growing organic food and managing the woodlands for the benefit of the natural flora and fauna.