Secluded Mountain Villa with Private Pool, Stunning Views

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Tresana, Aulla, Massa, Tuscany

La Spezia Cruise Terminal31 min drive
Ferry Terminal31 min drive
Lerici Beach40 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)73 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This beautiful property was restored ten years ago and is a careful blend of traditional materials with modern day luxuries. Exposed stone and terracotta floors create a rustic charm that is enhanced by a stunning painted kitchen and beautiful soft furnishings. Bathrooms are spacious and combine modern sanitary ware with traditional tumbled marble tiles, and the house has blue tooth speakers, TV and Wi-Fi. There is a large outdoor terrace for dining with barbecue, and the stunning swimming pool area has additional outdoor dining with shady rustic pergola. Views stretch right across the beautiful valley overlooking the Lunigianan mountains. Nearby Pontremoli is a charming Tuscan hilltown, whilst the famous Cinque Terre are within an hours drive. The sophisticated resorts of Portofino and Forte dei Marmi are also within an hours drive, with the cultural town of Lucca being easily accessible for a day trip. Pisa, Genoa, Parma and Bologna airports are all nearby.

Property manager

Tim & Leonora Sandwell

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Tresana

Located in Tresana, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. La Spezia Cruise Terminal and Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lerici Beach. Consider Villa Pescigola for a night out or Happy Land bowling if you're travelling with kids. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Tresana, Aulla, Massa, Tuscany

What's nearby

La Spezia Cruise Terminal - 31 min drive
Ferry Terminal - 31 min drive
Castello San Giorgio - 33 min drive
Lerici Beach - 40 min drive
Monterosso Beach - 87 min drive

Getting around

Aulla Lunigiana Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

Ristorante Caminetto SRL - 21 min drive
La Gavarina d'Oro - 19 min drive
Ristorante da Gambin - 23 min drive
Ristorante Bernardi cucina tipica lunigianese - 10 min drive
Break Time Self Service - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Mountain Villa with Private Pool, Stunning Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Mountain Villa with Private Pool, Stunning Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Mountain Villa with Private Pool, Stunning Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Mountain Villa with Private Pool, Stunning Views located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 12 mi (20 km) of Brunella Fortress, Apuan Alps and Saint Caprasio Abbey. Il Giardino della Luna Restaurant and Bagnone Portico are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Victoria A.

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful find and an amazing setting ever

What a find, this has to be the most amazing and beautiful settting ever, so peaceful all you can hear is the birds, cow bells and crickets. Beautiful house with everything you need and amazing views. The love and attention Tim and Leo have put into this house is obvious, beautifully restored to the correct style in keeping with the Tuscan countryside. The swimming pool is set away from the house and is an amazing setting overlooking the Tuscan hills and the church bell tower which chimes from 6am so makes sure you close the shutters, albeit I’d given anything to hear that everyday. Lucia the neighbour is on hand if you need anything and passes by each day, as do some neighbours who give a friendly wave. It was paradise and didn’t want to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

16 Sept 2018

Amazing getaway from it all holiday

What a find! The villa, the location, views and the peace and tranquility were amazing, just what we needed after a very busy year. Remote enough to be entirely peaceful, apart from the cries of the soaring eagles overhead and the church bells along the valley, but close enough to local amenities not to feel isolated. Local roads are interesting, steep and twisting but very manageable even in a large, low car!! The villa was superbly equipped with quality fittings and has a genuine home from home feel with everything you'd need, both inside and out for relaxing days by the pool and long evenings under the wisteria with a glass (or two) of the local wines... The visits from the friendly and very informative local baker were a treat, and the bread superb. Aulla railway station is a gateway to numerous locations if you don't want to drive or park, the shops have all you'd need and the information provided by the superb hosts Leo and Tim enabled us to plan our excursions along with long lazy days by the excellent and very welcome pool. Leo kept us well informed prior to the holiday and was in touch during our stay to check all was well. Any queries were answered promptly and she was always contactable should the need have arisen whilst in no way being intrusive. We would have no hesitation in recommending this property if you want a truly relaxing holiday in a stunning location - we'd love to keep this a secret, it's that special!!!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

28 Aug 2018

A beautifully situated and well-equipped, spacious villa. Everything was as we dreamed it would be.

This is a delightful villa in a beautiful area. It is high in the hills, quiet and peaceful and charming. The owners are generous and attentive and people locally are most helpful. We enjoyed the pool area during the day and evenings in amazing August heat and visited The Gulf of Poets and Lucca during the week. The local restaurants are lovely and the surrounding coastal area, although busy, is very Italian and unspoilt. Lerici, Tellarmo and the coastal villages beyond are just lovely. We hope to visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

4 Aug 2016

Wonderful villa with stunning views

We have just returned from the most wonderful week in this beautiful house. The house is so well equipped there is absolutely nothing you will need. The views from both the villa and the pool are out of this world. We did a few trips- down to the fab beach at forte dei marmi and a boat trip to portovenere-would highly recommend both.The owners are so helpful with booking and info- get straight back to you. The most wonderful place and would highly recommend.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine H.

19 Oct 2015

Exceeded our expectations

Within 4 hours of leaving Manchester we were sat by the pool in the most idyllic of settings. The villa is set in the Tuscan hills alone but not isolated. From the moment we arrived we were at 'home'. Everything we could of needed seemed to be at hand, even the wine which as requested we replaced for the next guests. Tim and Leo have made their home our home for the fortnight. The facilities are of the highest standards and well.maintained. Lisa is only a phone call away if you have any queries. The local shops are about 15 minutes away by car and we sampled the two local restaurants. We can recommend both for their local cuisine and wonderful hospitality. The villa is situated in an ideal location with easy access to the autostrade, about 20 minutes, for visiting the delights Tuscany has to offer. A wonderful villa that exceeded our expectations. We want to go back!!

About the host

Hosted by Tim & Leonora Sandwell

We first went to Italy on honeymoon, booking our first Tuscan villa when our son was a baby. We immediately fell in love with the area, and were fortunate enough to meet an Englishman who earned his livelihood by restoring barns. After some great weekend trips for "viewing" ruined properties, we stumbled upon La Casella, at that point just a shell, with animals roaming freely in the surrounding gardens! Now our home is our escape - both alone and with our family and a welcome retreat from the stresses of our regular mid-Surrey lifestyle. Our 3 children are happy in the gentle warm climate, and I like it that we can choose to be lazy by the pool and be bothered by no one or we can head to the coast if we fancy a bit of glitz! Every summer, I am bowled over by the place and its warm!

Why they chose this property

We loved Lunigiana for its accessibility - being within a couple of hours of Florence is great - but more importantly we loved being near to Portofino, Lucca, and the Tuscan Coast. With a young family we felt that being within reach of a beach was useful bonus, and we liked the choice of glitzy Forte dei Marmi or the tiny gems like Fiascherino and Tellaro. We also liked that this is an area of Tuscany not populated by tourists - you hear an increasing number of English voices in the supermarket, but compared to Chianti, Lunigiana is relatively undiscovered. The location is utterly tranquil, and is a real change from our London commuter-belt lifestyle. Here the locals are farming every scrap of land and you get to see a completely different way of life, and an alternative set of values.

What makes this property unique

Without exception, every guest that rented our villa last year commented on the beauty of its location and loved the peace and tranquility. Some had young children and some had teenagers and there seemed to be something for everyone. Whilst utterly remote and not overlooked, civilisation is not far away - the nearby village of Barbarasco being just ten minutes away for quick provisions, whilst our main town of Aulla has a large Conad supermarket, numerous shops and restaurants. Many of our guests used the villa as a base for travelling to all sorts of places - one guest drove to Venice with his family, while another had a fantastic day's shopping in Milan! The marina at Bocca di Magra is a great lunch spot, or drive to stunning Lerici and catch a boat across to Portovenere or the Cinque Terre.

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