Set high in the hills above Pescia, a mediaeval town between Lucca and Florence, Casa Libra is a renovated 18th century stone house with small annexe and pool set in 16 hectares of pine trees. The house is on four floors and, with the separate annexe, will accommodate up to 10 people comfortably, with a total of five bedrooms and four bathrooms, large living room and kitchen/dining room which opens up onto a covered terrace with further dining facilities, and the saline swimming pool.
Rental periods |
Price per week |
Price per night
(3 night minimum) |
| 23 May - 26 June 2008 |
£1600 |
£300 |
| June (25% Discount) 2008 |
£1200 |
£220 |
| 27 June - 4 September 2008 |
£1950 |
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| 5 - 26 September 2008 |
£1600 |
£300 |
| 26 September - 18 December 2008 |
£800 |
£200 |
| 19 December 2008 - 4 January 2009 |
£1000 |
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| 5 January - 9 April 2009 |
£800 |
£200 |
| 10 - 23 April 2009 |
£1000 |
£225 |
| 24 April - 21 May 2009 |
£800 |
£200 |
| 22 May - 25 June 2009 |
£1600 |
£300 |
| 26 June - 3 September 2009 |
£1950 |
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| 4 - 25 September 2009 |
£1600 |
£300 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week or per day (3 night minimum) in UK Pounds (other currencies by arrangement). First and last clean and welcome pack included. in rentals of one week or more. Central heating extra.
First meal, chef, babysitting, extra cleaning available on request.
Changeover day
The usual changeover day is Friday. Arrival times are usually between 5pm and 7pm. Departures are usually before 9am. These can vary for short breaks and/or special requests.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 with king size bed, tv and digibox and dvd and open fireplace.
Bedroom 2 & 3 both twin bedded rooms.
Bedroom 4 with king size bed, tv and video.
Guesthouse with double bed. |
| Bathrooms: |
Bathroom 1 with freestanding bath overlooking valley, bidet and wc.
Bathroom 2 & 3 with walk in showers, bidets and wc.
Guesthouse bathroom with walkin shower, wc and washing machine. |
| Kitchen: |
5 ring range cooker with large oven, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, electric kettle, coffee maker, dining table and chairs benches...door to terrace with outside dining. |
| Living Rooms: |
Large room with sofas and chairs, open fireplace, tv, video, football table, library, portable music system, cds, videos etc..
Additional small dining table, and door to garden. |
| Other: |
Guest house, small living room leading from covered terrace. The bedroom is galleried and there is a bathroom & small fridge. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
The first and last clean are included in the rental along with bedlinen and towels (for use in the house only). The linens are changed weekly. Additional maid service is available for a supplementary cost. |
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
fridge |
| microwave |
dishwasher |
washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
| satellite tv |
tv |
telephone |
internet access |
| central heating |
room fans |
cot |
high chair |
| barbecue |
private pool (for sole use of guests) |
Outside
Large garden and pool area directly adjacent to the house well equipped with sunbeds, tables, chairs, mobile fridge, covered patios, barbeque, badminton etc... There is also a small vegetable/herb garden for use of the guests
Coast/Beach
The Tuscan coast is within an hour's drive....there are many resorts such as Viareggio and Forte di Marmi as well as less well known natural beaches.
Golf
Montecatini golf course is a good 18 hole course within half an hours drive.
Skiing
Local ski resort is Abetone usually about an hour's drive - depending on the weather.
Special interest holidays
Biking. Mountain Bike/Hybrid hire arranged.
Travel
The nearest airports are Pisa and Florence (each about 45 minutes drive). Genoa and Bologna are about 2 hours drive.
Car hire is essential although there is a bus from the end of the drive into town it does not run frequently. Railway station in Pescia has trains direct to Florence and the beaches.
Distances
The nearest village is San Quirico with basic shops (about a km). Casselvecchio another half a km further has the nearest restaurant. Pescia is about 8km with all usual facilites. Lucca is about a 20 minute drive and Florence about an hour. Montecatini is 16 km.
Further details
Local Market in Pescia is Saturday morning. Numerous music festivals during the summer in Lucca Pistoia and Torre di Largo which cover pop, blues, and opera. Specialist shopping at the outlets - Gucci, D&G, etc. Pinocchio Park - the Italian version of a theme park is within 10km. Wine tasting in Montecarlo (Italian version again). Spa and thermal baths in Montecatini.
Booking notes
A deposit of £500 is required at the time of booking the balance is payable 2 months prior to the holiday. On arrival a deposit of 200 euros for the telephone and against breakages the balance of which is returned on departure.
Extras: central heating, chef, meal on arrival.
Guest comments
Brill house...pool fantastic!! Superb holiday - Laura and Valentina wonderful cooks and lovely people. Veronica very helpful. Had a fantastic holdiay. Casa Libra was a fab home and everyone made us feel so welcome... Special thanks to Laura and Valentina for their cooking and smiles.
Casa Libra was everything that we wanted, and more. My friends and I were blown away by the views from every room, the pool, and the beauty of the surrounding area. I can’t recommend Casa Libra highly enough – we’ll be sure to return again, but next time for longer! It was the highlight of my trip. Thank you!
For booking and further information
Sue Holston
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)2074 821 223
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Owners Website: Click here
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