Fivizzano holiday farmhouse: Turlago near Fivizzano in the unspoilt Lunigiana

A comfortable spacious Tuscan farmhouse in the undiscovered Lunigiana

Fivizzano farmhouse rental - Entrance to living accomodation
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Description Farmhouse, 137 m²,
4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 2 Bathrooms
Facilities rural, village, garden, terrace, balcony, internet access
Rates No rental rates available - please contact the owner
Martin & Susie Bidlake-Corser
+44 (0)1491-575777
+44 (0)7811-201195
Speaks: English, Italian
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Photos and Description of this Fivizzano holiday farmhouse Sleeps up to 8 in 4 double bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and secluded sunny gardens

If, like us, you prefer a spacious, quiet and relaxing hideaway set amongst tranquil and unspoilt surroundings then this farmhouse is ideal. The Lunigiana in Northern Tuscany is a very beautiful unexplored part of Italy close to the Cinque Terre, the Ligurian Riviera and the cities of Pisa, Florence, Genova and Parma. With medieval origins, the village of Turlago is a haven of peace and quiet, nestling in the foothills of the Appenines and flanked by the famous 'Carrara' marble mountains. Here there is a timeless serenity where sounds are gentle, no one hurries, and life carries on much as it has done for generations. The farmhouse sits on the southern edge of the village in a large well stocked secluded garden with a large flagstone courtyard. The large terrace faces southwest with all day sun offering wide uninterrupted views over the Rossaro valley to Fivizzano and the Spanish fortress at Aulla. With soaring eagles and stunning sunsets it is a magical place to unwind and relax.
Fivizzano farmhouse rental - The terrace in full bloom

The terrace in full bloom
Fivizzano farmhouse rental - The spacious comfortable sitting room

The spacious comfortable sitting room
Fivizzano farmhouse rental - The master bedroom with kingsize bed

The master bedroom with kingsize bed
Fivizzano farmhouse rental - A glorious sunset from the terrace

A glorious sunset from the terrace

Location: Fivizzano in Italy

Nearest Ferry: La Spezia, Livorno at 25 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Fivizzano - Rometta at 7 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Aulla at 17 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 20.0 Kilometres
Car: recommended
With medieval villages, ancient castles, breathtaking views across fertile river valleys and ancient terraced hillscapes to dramatic mountain vistas this is the Lunigiana, Tuscany's best kept secret. Hidden away from the tourist trail the Lunigiana nevertheless enjoys easy access to the main cultural centres of Northern Italy and the sophisticated coastal villages of the Ligurian coast. Il Portone lies on the southern edge of the peaceful hamlet of Turlago less than ten minutes drive up through the vine and olive groves from the historic Malaspina town of Fivizzano and castle at Veruccola, and is easily reached from the airports at Genoa, Pisa, Parma and Milan with the Autostrade at Aulla (30 min). Close by are the picturesque ports of Lerici, St Terenzo and Portovenere, the famous Cinque Terre and the Ligurian Riviera; the ancient cities of Luni, Sarzanna and Lucca (Pucini's birthplace), the beaches at Forte di Marmi, the 'Cararra' marble mountains and the Garfargnana national park
Fivizzano map
marks the location of the property in Massa Carrara Area

Availability for this holiday farmhouse rental in Fivizzano, Italy

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Rental Rates for this holiday farmhouse in Fivizzano, Italy

No rental rates available - please contact the owner

Additional information about rental rates

  • Please note that these prices are for up to 6 guests staying. We have lower rates for up to 4 guests staying and higher rates for up to a maximum of 8 guests. These rates and full booking details are available on our website.
    The rental price includes bed linen and towels (not beach), gas, water, electricity and wood for the sitting room fire. These rates do not include the cleaning charge of 70 Euro payable in cash on collection of the key. A deposit of 50% is required to confirm a booking.
    There is a portable gas fire available - you just pay for the gas.
    Full booking information and rates are available from our website:- please contact us for the address.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday farmhouse rental in Fivizzano, Italy

Property Type:
  • farmhouse (detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 137 m²
Location Type:
  • rural
  • village
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family
General:
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • linen provided
Kitchen:
  • dish washer
  • grill
  • freezer
  • fridge
  • oven
  • 4 ring stove
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 8 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 8 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet, renovated 2001
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Bath with Shower, renovated 2005
  • The bathrooms are situated at each end of the house, a layout particularly suited for two families sharing. Bathroom 1 has a bidet and is to the front of the building serving the master and orange bedrooms. Bathroom 2 is at the far end of the house leading from a separate gallery and serves the pink and blue bedrooms. Both bathrooms have their own independent electric hot water cylinders.
Bedrooms:
  • 4 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Master - 1 Large Double Bed
    Blue - 2 Single Bed
    Pink - 2 Single Bed
    Orange - 2 Single Bed
  • All bedrooms have ample hanging and storage space with antique wardrobes, chests and bedside cupboards and have been decorated with pictures, tapestries and handmade lampshades. The master and orange rooms have far reaching views over the courtyard and down the valley to the Spanish Fortress at Aulla, while the blue and pink rooms lead off the gallery with mountain and valley views with their own private bathroom and WC. This layout is very well suited for two families sharing as privacy is assured.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • stereo system
  • video player
  • CD
  • DVD
  • radio
  • satellite or cable
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access
Outside:
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • 10 garden chairs
  • 2 deck chairs
Suitability:
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed
Local Activities:
  • cycling
  • diving
  • fishing
  • golf
  • horse riding
  • mountain biking
  • mountaineering
  • sailing
  • ski
  • surfing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • walking
Notes: Central heating is available at an extra cost for late/early rentals, however there is plenty of wood for the sitting room stove. This stove works very well and can be 'kept in' while you are out and is probably all you need to keep the house nice and warm in the spring and autumn. There is a portable gas fire too - you just pay for the gas. There is a charcoal BBQ on the terrace and further seating in the courtyard below. Extra towels or change of linen can be arranged at an extra cost. Wheelchairs can gain access the front door however there is no facility for taking them up the stairs. Full details of the accommodation etc. is available on our website:-please contact us for the address.

Further details for this holiday farmhouse rental in Fivizzano, Italy

Our website: has a comprehensive description of the house, the gardens, the locality and places of interest. It also has full details of the prices and conditions of rental. Please contact us for the address.

Other Activities: take a train through the marble mountains to Lucca and cycle around the city walls, or a boat trip across the Gulf of Poets to Portovenere.

Reviews for this holiday farmhouse rental in Fivizzano, Italy

Rating
5 out of 5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

HRGuestBook17082 HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
'We had a great time and all you advertise was true, stunning views and peace and quiet'


“I can’t think of anything to improve at Il Portone. The space was perfect, the beds comfortable and the sitting/dining room perfect for reading, listening to music and reviewing the maps for the next day’s exploration”

'We enjoyed everything so much it is difficult to even start to explain our feelings....the last two weeks me and my sister had peace and quiet and the house for ourselves - heavenly, just heavenly'.

“Your farmhouse was wonderful. We loved everything about your house and thank you for letting us have the delight of staying there”.

Further comments are listed on our website:- please contact us for the address.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 4/4
Rating
5 out of 5

A very special place

vagabondi Canada
Review Submitted: October 6, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
It's hard to describe how much we enjoyed your place at Turlargo. We really enjoyed Rome but were anxious to get somewhere that the pace was a bit slower. Your directions were good and the additional help from via Michelin at your suggestion worked well. My wife and I both commented that typically internet pictures make a place look a little better than it might be. However, in the case of Ilportone the pictures could not begin to do justice to the house or the setting. It was beautiful and very relaxing after the bussle of Rome.

We made good use of the house notes as we enjoyed taking in some of the events and places you suggested. We really enjoyed the people and town of Fivazzano. We explored the town and got down to the Tuesday morning market.

Mostly we couldn't wait to get back to the house to spend the evening on the terrace. The view and weather were spectacular. We enjoyed drinks, snacks and dinner out there each night.

We really enjoyed our trip and will return to Italy some day. We will be definitely be in contact as we would want to spend some of the trip at Ilportone. Thanks again for making your place available, it couldn't have been better !
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
4 out of 5

peace, love and happiness

sasja The Hague, The Netherlands
Review Submitted: August 24, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
After a long and littlebit "spooky" ride we arrived in Il Portone. Directly we forgot the ride when we saw the house and its beautifull view. We had a lovely week in silence with lovely weather and good food. Fivizziano is a nice village with an excellent icecream shop. It is nice and weird to be between the italians in the high season. We didn't see any tourist. For us it is a house and please to remember and to return.

Sasja
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
Rating
5 out of 5

Peace in Italy

Italian-Jude UK
Review Submitted: August 12, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
We can thoroughly recommend this farmhouse. The views are magnificent and the house is well furnished, clean and well looked after. The beach at Lerici is worth visiting, and paying 9 euros for the day is well worth the expense. There are so many places to visit from this location, would recommend early starts though as places do close at 12.30 until 4.00-ish. Fivizzano is the nearest large town and has supermarkets, small shops and restaurants to suit all tastes. Do need a car. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience!!
Did you find this review helpful? Yes No Helpful votes: 2/2
 

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