Castiglione di Garfagnana holiday house in Isola

Summary of The Mill 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8

1 of 8 in Castiglione di Garfagnana
Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - The mill
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 1 Bathroom, 2 Separate WC's
Rates (GBP)
per property (GBP)
  • per week £800 - £1,200
Description House

Adele Bright

Telephone: +44 (0)121 355 4587

Speaks: English, Italian

Photos and Description of this Castiglione di Garfagnana holiday house
Historic Water Mill (sleeps 8) and House (sleeps 9).Pool, Beautifully Restored.

The Mill and Mill House have recently been restored to a very high standard and are full of character - chestnut beams, wooden floors and the original grinding stones. The houses are secluded, situated at the edge of a hamlet and are completely separate but can be interlinked. The kitchens are full equipped and are ideal for those who love to cook - and each house has a separate dining room and a comfortable lounge. Centrally heated. Perfect for a peaceful holiday in the scenic Garfagnana, known for its gastronomic traditions, authentic reasonably priced restaurants and countryside activities. The walled town of Castiglione with bars, shops and restaurant is nearby. The ancient city of Lucca is 1 hour away, Pisa airport 1.5 hour. Good train links from Castelnuovo. Relax by the pool, walk in the countryside or explore the medieval hill top villages of this undiscovered part of Tuscany. In the evenings eat out under the stars or enjoy a meal in one of many recommended local restaurants.

Details for The Mill 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, 1 Bathroom, 2 Separate WC's

The Mill is full of character, still retaining the original grinding stones on the lower floor, providing a cool sitting/reading/games area. Fully fitted kitchen with granite surfaces, dishwasher, microwave, bread-maker, cooker with electric oven and gas hob, fridge and second drinks fridge. Opens onto covered breakfast balcony with views of th valley - ideal for sitting or eating out. Attractive character lounge with wood burning stove, leather sofas and more original mill features. Large flat screen DVD. Separate dining room with granite table, further sofa and chair, stereo.
Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - The mill

The mill

Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - The main bedroom - Mill

The main bedroom - Mill

Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - The Mill House kitchen

The Mill House kitchen

Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - Pool and terraces

Pool and terraces

Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - The breakfast balcony - Mill

The breakfast balcony - Mill

Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - The Gazebo

The Gazebo

Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - Mill Lounge

Mill Lounge

Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - The mill stones

The mill stones

Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - Twin room - Mill House

Twin room - Mill House

Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - Mill House Lounge

Mill House Lounge

Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - Castiglione

Castiglione

Castiglione di Garfagnana house rental - Mill House dining room

Mill House dining room

Location: Castiglione di Garfagnana in Garfagnana

Nearest Airport : Pisa Galileo at 100 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 50 Kilometres
Car: necessary

The Mill and Mill House are situated at the edge of a small hamlet, a picturesque 10 minutes drive from the walled medieval town of Castiglione with its bars, shops and spectacular views. The larger town of Castelnuovo with its weekly market is 20 minutes away. The ancient city of Lucca (1 hour) is perfect for a day out and a cycle along the ancient walls., Pisa airport 1.5 hours. Good train links from Castelnuovo to Florence. The Garfagnana is an area of outstanding natural beauty - well known for walking, trekking, mountain biking, fishing and other countryside pursuits. The Mill and Mill House are very close to the Garfagnana Trekking route, there is a horse riding centre in Castiglione and a forest climbing course 20 minutes away. The Garfaganana is a gastronomic area with many traditional family restaurants serving excellent local food at very reasonable prices and many food festivals during the summer.

Zoom Level: City/Town

Availability for this holiday house rental in Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy

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Rental rates for this holiday house in Castiglione di Garfagnana, Garfagnana

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Spring 24 Mar 2012 22 Jun 2012 £800 - - - - - - 1 Week
Summer 23 Jun 2012 31 Aug 2012 £1,200 - - - - - - 1 Week
Autumn 1 Sep 2012 27 Oct 2012 £800 - - - - - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • There is a discounted rate if both properties are booked together. We require a 40% deposit to secure your booking and full payment is required 8 weeks before arrival date (late bookings require full payment). A £250 security deposit is required.

Accommodation and facilities for this holiday house in Castiglione di Garfagnana in Garfagnana

Property Type:
  • house

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural

Theme:
  • away from it all

General:
  • linen provided
  • towels provided
  • central heating

Kitchen:
  • fridge
  • freezer
  • microwave
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • oven
  • dish washer
  • grill
  • 4 ring stove
  • hob

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 8 people

Dining:
  • dining room
  • seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 2 Separate WC's
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Roll top bath
    Bathroom 3 - Toilet
  • The Main Bathroom has a corner shower. The Main Bedroom has an ensuite with a roll top bath, the 3rd bedroom has a vanity unit and the 4th bedroom has an ensuite sink and wc.

Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed
    2 - 2 Single Bed
    3 - 2 Single Bed, bunk bed
    4 - 2 Single Bed
  • Bedroom 1: Beautiful wrought iron king size bed. Ensuite with slipper bath Bedroom 2: Twin wrought iron beds. This room has a vanity unit Bedroom 3: Custom made adult size wrought iron bunk beds Bedroom 4: Interconnects with bedroom 1, ideal for families. Ensuite WC and sink. Wrought iron twin beds.
Entertainment:
  • stereo system
  • DVD
  • CD

Outside:
  • terrace
  • balcony
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • parking
  • 8 garden chairs
  • 4 deck chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • outdoor pool

Suitability:
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • pets not allowed
  • not suitable for elderly or infirm
  • non smoking only

Leisure Activities:
  • horse riding
  • walking

Notes: The property has some stone steps and therefore we would not recommend it for under 5's or the infirm. The pool is shared with the Mill House next door, when occupied - also owned by us.

Further details for this holiday house rental in Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy

The Mill and Mill House are ideal to rent together for large groups or families sharing - sleeping 17 plus sofa bed.

Outside: The Mill and Mill House are set in a peaceful location with their own garden with gazebo and garden furniture overlooking the river. The pool is 7.5m x 3.5m with a large wooden decking area for sun loungers. In addition to the breakfast balcony for the Millthere is also a stone terrace with loungers overlooking the pool. The Mill House has a walled terace and pergola with vines. There is an outside table tennis table and basketball net. and a barbeque.

In the future we are looking to offer afternoon cookery courses followed by a meal and evening wine tastings as options during your stay. Let us know if you would be interested.

Ski:

There is a small ski resort (with a fantastic restaurant) 35 mins from the Mill at Casone - ideal for beginners and children. The extensive resort of Abetone is 1.5 hours away.

Learn more about this holiday rental at the owner's website:

Reviews for this holiday house rental in Castiglione di Garfagnana, Italy

The Mill
average rating of 5.0 based on 3 reviews
business
The Mill
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p85871
+44 (0)121-355 4587
Castiglione di Garfagnana Garfagnana
5

A fantastic hideaway in the Tuscan mountains.

Review Submitted: September 15, 2011 Date of Stay: August 2011
This is the second time that we have visited The Mill with our family of 3 young boys, and I would not hesitate in recommending it to other families. The accomodation is spacious, clean and in a fantastic setting in a Tuscan village. There is plenty of outdoor space to play, including a table tennis table and a pool. There is also a river to scramble about in for those who like a bit of adventurous play!
Nearby there are plenty of things to see and do, we visited Florence by train, Lucca by car and the fascinating hilltop village of Barja. There are places to eat a short car ride away, and supermarkets locally.
What I liked best about this holiday was the peace and tranquility of the surroundings in the Tuscan chestnut forests, and a feeling that you were visiting the "real" Italy. It was lovely to be able to eat outdoors on the terrace and watch the sun going down. Also lovely to lie in the garden in the shade in the afternoon looking at the mountain views while the boys splashed about in the pool.
Can't wait to go again!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Rating
5 out of 5
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The Mill
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p85871
+44 (0)121-355 4587
Castiglione di Garfagnana Garfagnana
Allan
Sutton Coldfield
5

A special place to be!

Review Submitted: February 16, 2011 Date of Stay: October 2008
Eight friends spent a wonderful week's holiday in October 2008 at the Mill House in beautiful sunshine enjoying a very special time. The house has been tastefully restored, is spotlessly clean and well maintained and is set in beautiful and peaceful surroundings. It has four very spacious double bedrooms and the communal areas are excellent. The views and scenery are fantastic and we enjoyed walking from the house in the countryside and also to the local town. Further afield there are many interesting towns and villages to explore and would recommend a train trip to Lucca.

The owners provided wonderful customer service and we would have no hesitation in recommending the Mill House to friends and relatives as a peaceful and interesting place to stay.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing
Rating
5 out of 5
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The Mill
http://www.holiday-rentals.co.uk/p85871
+44 (0)121-355 4587
Castiglione di Garfagnana Garfagnana
Mat B
Birmingham, UK
5

a beautiful retreat

Review Submitted: January 19, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2009
We had a fabulous holiday staying in the Old Mill. The building is full of character and charm, and beautifully restored. The views are wonderful, and the area peaceful - save only for the noises of nature. Although there are hatfuls of nearby towns and villages to explore, and activities to do, staying in the house and grounds eating local food and drinking local wines was wonderfully restorative for a few days.

The information folder in the property has details of so many good restaurants and other attractions that we couldn't try more than a small proportion in the fortnight we were there - but all descriptions were illuminating and accurate.

With plenty of communcal areas and a well equipped kitchen, this is a wonderful place to spend a family or group holiday.

On the negative side...we had to come home again!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Rating
5 out of 5
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