Tuscany, romantic hilltop hideaway with stunning mountain views — Property 96530

Tuscany, romantic hilltop hideaway with stunning mountain views

The house newly is renovated (2007) and is set in a medieval village at the foothills of the Apennines, surrounded by chestnut forests and olive groves, it makes a wonderful base to explore Tuscany. The entrance of the property is from the terrace which has magnificent views of the Lunigiana valley. The door of the house opens into the typical Italian hallway, there is central heating throughout. The kitchen is equipped with cooker, fridge and microwave. The sitting room has a comfortable sofa bed and LCD TV . The bedroom has a double bed. The bathroom has shower, bidet, toilet and hand basin. The terrace is spacious and has a vine shaded area for dining alfresco or simply enjoying the beautiful view. This property is perfect for people who want to experience local village life, it is a wonderful place to relax, ideal for romantics just wanting to enjoy Tuscany.

Location Irola, in Lunigiana Massa Carrara Area < Tuscany < Italy

Irola, in Lunigiana Massa Carrara Area < Tuscany < Italy

 marks the location of this property in Massa Carrara Area

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

Last updated on:

Thursday, 07 August 2008

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Saturday

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

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Notes to the rental rates

• No Extra Charges; Prices are inclusive of a welcome hamper, Linen and towels, final cleaning and heating. A returnable security deposit of £150 is required.
  3 bottles of typical wine of our own production will be offered every week!
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the house in Massa Carrara Area, Tuscany, Italy

Culture and History

The region is scattered with castles built by the Malaspina family, the Brunella fortress of Aulla houses the Lunigiana Museum of natural History. Genoa; European capital of culture for 2004 is 1hr drive and well worth a visit. Florence is 1.5hrs drive or you can take the train from Villafranca Lucca 1hr drive a delightful city; hire a bike and pedal around the city walls. Parma or Genoa are both 1hr away for the opera.

Sports and Leisure nearby

There are sandy beaches at Marinella and Marina di Massa. There is an excellent Open air Olympic size swimming pool in Villafranca (10min) with high diving board, water fountains and children's pools. If you prefer swimming in freshwater there are many freshwater rock pools, made by the fast flowing water from melting snow. There is a Tennis club in Villafranca with indoor and outdoor courts. The nearest Ski resort is Zeri half an hours drive. Nearest Golf course is at Lerici 45min. Botanical gardens 30min. Mountain and forest walks right outside your door. The high meadows are abundant with flowers and heavy with their perfume. Parma is 1hr away for the nearest Seria A football team.

Lunigiana and Liguria

Lunigiana unknown to the crowds, yet close to Florence, Pisa and the Cinque Terre, in this sunlit land of chestnut covered hills crowned by medieval villages you will enjoy the very best of Italy - wonderful landscapes, good food and a warm Italian welcome, the northern corner of Tuscany, an unspoiled area of breathtaking natural beauty set between the Apennine mountains and the Mediterranean sea. Lunigiana links the Gulf of Poets(where Shelley drowned, Byron swam and D. H. Lawrence meditated on his next book) and the coastal province of Liguria. The region is dominated by the mountains of the Parco Alpi Apuane (from where Michelangelo choose the marble for his statues). The marble quarries 45min by car are open to visitors.