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House with stunning views in the Tuscan mountains — Property 77378

  • A self catering rental in a medieval village with 3 double bedrooms
  • Location: Cattognano, Comano Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Summary of the house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6

Summary of the house, 3 bedrooms, sleeps 6
Contact Keith Skerman
+44 7984428072
Property type:
house, detached, 120 m²
Location type:
Mountain, Village
Highlights:
Terrace, Barbecue, Balcony
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  • Pets not allowed
  • Suitable for elderly
  • No smoking
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House and courtyard

House and courtyard

View of the valley from the balcony

View of the valley from the balcony

Lounge/dining room

Lounge/dining room

Courtyard

Courtyard

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House with stunning views in the Tuscan mountains

An old house with all modern comforts in an ancient mountain village in Tuscany, Italy. Stunning views across the valley from the balcony. Enjoy the private courtyard for sunbathing or eating outside in the summer. There are recently modernised 3 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, laundry, kitchen and diner/lounge. Try the local authentic Italian food and wine at the restaurant 30 metres away, and a choice of restaurants in surrounding villages and towns. Castles and valleys to explore by horse, foot or car. A swimming pool is available at a hotel in the next village. Easy to reach by car from the airports at Genoa, Pisa, or Parma. It is within 40 minutes by car from the Tuscan beaches, or 'Cinque Terre' picturesque fishing villages, and 1.5 hours from the historic towns of Florence, Pisa, and Lucca. In the winter it is only 30 minutes from local ski resorts at 'Prato Spilla' and Cerrreto.

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Location Cattognano, Comano Massa Carrara Area < Tuscany < Italy

House with stunning views in the Tuscan mountains Cattognano, Comano Massa Carrara Area < Tuscany < Italy
Map location symbol marks the location of this property in Massa Carrara Area
Location
Nearest airport: Pisa at 100 kilometres
Nearest beach: Beach at 30 kilometres
Nearest motorway: Aulla at 11 kilometres
Nearest ferry port: La Spezia at 20 kilometres
Nearest railway station: Aulla at 10 kilometres
Car: necessary

Cattognano is a medieval village 'borgo', in the Lakes National park in the Tuscan mountains. Good for hillwalking, relaxing, sightseeing ancient castles overlooking the Taverone and Magra valleys in this region of Lunigiana. Restaurants in nearby towns and villages are known for their authentic local Italian fare (including wild mushrooms and chestnuts in the autumn). It is 40 minutes by car to beaches along the Tuscan coast at Massa, Carrera and Viareggio, and to picturesque fishing villages along the 'Cinque Terre' coast of Liguria. It is 40 munutes to the Carrera white marble quarries, and hot springs at Equi Terme. For summer music lovers there is Puccini in open air opera on the coast. The historic renaissance cities of Florence, Pisa, Parma and Lucca are 1.5 hours drive away for sight seeing and shopping. There are ferries to Sardinia and Corsica from the nearby port of La Spezia. In the winter there is skiing at the resorts of 'Prato Spilla' and Cerreto' 30 minutes away.

Local activities swimming, tennis, walking, cycling, horse riding, ski, mountain biking, mountaineering



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Availability for the house in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Last updated on:
Saturday, 05 July 2008
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Saturday
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Availablity in the winter (November- April) is subject to a minimum of 4 weeks advance notice

Rental rates for the house in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
British Pounds
Rental Rates
  Dates Rates  
Period name Begins Ends Weekly Weekend per night Midweek per night Minimum stay
Summer 2008 01 Jul 2008 05 Sep 2008 GBP 450 - - 3 Nights
Autumn 2008 06 Sep 2008 31 Oct 2008 GBP 400 GBP 60 - 2 Nights
winter 01 Nov 2008 31 Mar 2009 GBP 400 GBP 60 - 2 Nights
Spring 2009 01 Apr 2009 16 May 2009 GBP 450 GBP 70 - 2 Nights
summer 17 May 2009 05 Sep 2009 GBP 500 GBP 80 - 2 Nights

*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

  • Security deposit of £100 per rental and full payment in advance will be required. Winter availability is negotiable with a minimum of 4 weeks advance notice (for supplies of wood for the heating system and cleaners).
    Additional fuel costs will need to paid separately at 3 euro per bag of wood pellets used for central heating.
  • No special rates for 2008
    Rates include cost of linen, towels, cleaning and a welcome pack
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Accommodation and Facilities for the house in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Property type:
  • house , detached
Accommodation type:
  • self-catering
Floor area:
  • 120 m²
Location type:
  • Mountain, Village
Theme:
  • away from it all, activity
General:
  • central heating, linen provided, towels provided
Kitchen:
  • dish washer, fridge, freezer, hob, oven, washing machine, clothes dryer
Living room:
  • sofabed, fireplace seating for 6 people
Dining:
  • dining area seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet,Bath with Shower,
  • Bathroom 2 - Toilet,Shower Enclosure,Bidet,
  • Bathrooms have marble tops on sink units and extensive modern tiling. Main bathroom has a hand held shower. En-suite bathroom has shower, and bidet. Towels and linen are provided.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms , sleeps maximum of 6 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Large Double Bed
  • Bedroom 2 - 2 Single Bed
  • Bedroom 3 - 1 Large Double Bed, en suite
  • Each bedroom has a double wardrobe, and bedside units. Bedrooms 1 and 2 have desks, and windows with views across the valley from the balconies. Bedroom 3 has French doors onto the courtyard and an en suite. All the bedrooms have original wood ceilings and Tuscan tiled floors. The bedrooms and bathroom are connected by an internal corridor to the porch. Linen and cushions are provided.
Entertainment:
  • DVD, tv, cd
Outside:
  • terrace, balcony, barbecue, 6 garden chairs, 3 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed, non smoking only, suitable for elderly or infirm, children welcome, low allergen environment
Notes:

Cleaners will come after the rental period and the cost is included. Linen, towels are provided. A welcome pack of food and a bottle of wine will be available. All appliances and facilities are modern. There are plenty of books/novels and games in English. There are CD and DVD players with a stock of English discs.The laundry room has a washing machine, tumble dryer, hand washbasin, iron and ironing board etc. The kitchen has a fan oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is a woodburner in the living room which runs the central heating for the cooler months. The courtyard/terrace is enclosed and private with space for sunbathing, outside eating and a small barbecue. The main balcony has outside chairs and stunning views, and there is a small balcony attached to bedroom 2. The mezzanine above the bedroom 3 is private and unavailable.

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Ski details

Cattognano is only 30 minutes by car to Prato Spilla, a local Italian ski resort with chair lift upto the pistes, and with instructors and equipment rental available. The house is also about 45 minutes away from Cerreto which is a larger ski resort than Prato Spilla, with a greater variety of pistes and facilities.

Advertiser contact & booking information for property 77378

If you don't hear from the advertiser in 5 days please feel free to use their telephone number if it has been supplied. Don't forget to quote Holiday-Rentals.co.uk property number 77378

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Advertisers:
Keith Skerman
Telephone
+44 7984428072 (Answer machine available if no immediate response)
Preferred language(s):
 English, French, German, Italian
Advertiser since:
 13 Apr 2007
Property listed since:
 13 Apr 2007
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