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
- Contact Keith Skerman
- +44 7984428072
- Property type:
- house, detached, 120 m²
- Location type:
- Mountain, Village
- Highlights:
- Terrace, Barbecue, Balcony
- View all features
- Pets not allowed
- Suitable for elderly
- No smoking
House and courtyard |
View of the valley from the balcony |
Lounge/dining room |
Courtyard |
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.
Location
Cattognano, Comano Massa Carrara Area < Tuscany < Italy
| Nearest airport: | Pisa at 100 kilometres |
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| 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
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:
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| 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
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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.
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No special rates for 2008
Rates include cost of linen, towels, cleaning and a welcome pack
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| 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. |
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
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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