Description

Traditional country houses originally built in 1878, but beautifully modernised and rented all together for privacy. Ideal for groups who wish to have their own space, but with room to all holiday together! There is a large private pool 16M x 6M with a stunning vista.
This property has amazing views of the Apuane marble mountains, and a spectacular view of the valley. Set in peaceful countryside, with meadows and woodland, yet within walking distance of a restaurant!
There is one large farmhouse, split into three 2 bedroom apartments, and a romantic little barn standing independently 50 metres away. There is a large private swimming pool overlooking the mountains.
This property is well maintained, and regularly updated. There is a real feel of traditional Tuscany mixed with modern conveniences, and each individual apartment has its own outdoor eating area in the garden overlooking the valley. There is also space for everyone to eat together both al fresco and inside.
Set 500m above sea level, the altitude is perfect for hot days, and cooler nights for easy sleeping.
Perfect for a relaxing rural stay, ideal for peaceful walks, trekking, mountain biking and for picnics, yet within 15 minute drive of towns of Castelnuovo and Gallicano, and 5 minute drive from 2 mediaeval villages.
Further details:
All bedrooms spacious with 2 windows with delightful views.
Insect screens on windows.
Gelsomino, ground floor sleeping 4 plus 1
• Character apartment, with fireplace, exposed stone walls, and traditional flooring.
• Enter into hallway, leading to open plan living/kitchen/diner. Kitchen has oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double sink, microwave, coffee machine and plenty of cookware and crockery for entire group to eat together should you wish. TV.
• Internal dining space for the entire group (table doubles in size)
• Double bedroom
• Double bedroom with additional single bed
• Shower room with large shower cubicle, double basins, WC and bidet
• Kitchen has door leading to side of house with large patio eating area, with enough room for everyone to eat together (photos to follow) – views of mountains.
• Personal outdoor eating area too, overlooking the garden.


Il Limone sleeping 4 plus 1
• Character apartment, with exposed stone walls, and traditional flooring.
• Enter living room with large corner sofa for relaxing. TV.
• Through to kitchen/diner area with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double sink, microwave, coffee machine. Dining table for 5.
• Double bedroom
• Double bedroom with extra single bed
• Shower room with shower, basin, WC and bidet
• Outdoor eating area

Rosmarino, first floor sleeping 4 plus 1:
• Enter into spacious living are with comfy sofas for relaxing and door leading outside. TV.
• Through to modern kitchen/diner with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double sink, microwave, coffee machine. Dining table for 5.
• Double bedroom
• Double bedroom with extra single bed
• Shower room – large shower cubicle, double basins, WC and bidet.
• Living room with comfy sofas and door leading outside. Exposed stone
• Outdoor eating area

Metato – detached restored barn sleeping 4
• Enter into living/kitchen diner with beamed ceilings, traditional flooring and Tuscan arch window/door leading into garden.
• Oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, double sink, microwave, coffee machine. Dining table for 4
• Sofa-bed, TV
• Double bedroom, with 2 windows
• Room with small double/piazza e mezzo/ 120cm x 185 cm
• 2 shower rooms each with wc basin and bidet
• Personal garden and eating area outside

Outside
• Set in vast beautifully kept grassed mature gardens, with flowers, plants and trees creating an oasis of peace.
• Individual eating areas and area to all eat together.
• Large private pool – 16M x 6M with internal steps, spacious sunbathing areas, plenty of sunbeds and covered relaxing furniture for when you need shade too. Surrounded by stunning views.
• Barbeques.
• Wood oven
• Shared laundry room with washing machine.

A little about the area:
Situated in the heart of the Garfagnana, in the depths of the countryside, with mountain views, but only 600M by foot to a restaurant (2km by car), and just over a 5-minute drive from another, this peaceful retreat is also convenient with lots of eating choices within 15 minutes.
The location is equidistant from the towns of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, and Gallicano, both of which are under a 15-minute drive away, and both of which have shops, bars, restaurants, weekly market and a train station for easy exploring. There is also a hypermarket in Gallicano which is 20 minutes from the house.
The beautiful town of Barga with its cathedral, art, regular outdoor music and evening markets is also renowned for its restaurants and is only a 20-minute drive.
Lucca – the walled mediaeval city is a 45 minute drive. Cycle the walls, meander the cobbled streets, relax in the Piazzas or listen to opera or concerts from renowned acts.
Pisa – 1 hr 15
Grotta del Vento - fabulous cave system 35 mins
For the adventurous:
Parco Levigliese – 23 mins - water canyoning, rock climbing etc
Buffardello park – 30 mins - zip wiring, tree climbing
The real beauty of this area however is the stunning scenery and hundreds of beautiful hilltop villages to explore…..
Perfect for walkers, this property is within walking distance of the most famous Mountain Peak in the area - Pan del Croce.