Il Grande Panorama, with its excellent views of Barga, the Serchio valley and Apuan Alps, is a traditionally built farmhouse and has 4 acres of vines, olive, fig and other fruit trees for guests to enjoy on the terraced hillside. There is a private 24' above ground swimming pool set in the vineyard with a terrace surround. A short distance down the hill from the house is the village of Albiano, where there is not only a family run restaurant with a large summer terrace (hence its name 'La Terrazza'), serving traditional Tuscan food and where locals flock to in abundance to taste the superb fare, but also a bar, shop and church. Barga is a lively hill town with a large variety of restaurants, bars, shops etc and during the summer months hosts various festivals and concerts. With Pisa, Florence and the beaches of the Mediterranean approximately 1 hour's drive away, the house is perfectly located to allow easy enjoyment of the wonders of Tuscany.
Rental periods |
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| 5 January - 3 May 2008 |
£660 |
Low Season |
| 3 May -14 June 2008 |
£770 |
Mid Season |
| 14 June - 30 August 2008 |
£880 |
High Season |
| 30 August - 4 October 2008 |
£770 |
Mid Season |
| 4 October - 3 January 2009 |
£660 |
Low Season |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
10% discount on bookings of 3 weeks or more.
Changeover day
Changeover is Saturday.
Please vacate the property by 10am.
Please do not arrive before 4pm.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Bedroom 1 (main level) with king size bed.
Bedroom 2 (main level) with twin beds and a double bed settee.
Bedroom 3 (lower level) with king size bed and shower en suite
All bedrooms have traditional chestnut beamed ceilings and superb views of Barga. |
| Bathrooms: |
Bathroom 1 (main level) with bath/shower over and wc.
Bathroom 2 (lower level, en suite to bedroom 3) with shower cubicle and wc. |
| Kitchen: |
Open plan: cooker with 4 gas hobs, electric oven, dishwasher, fridge, fridge/freezer, kettle and open fire. |
| Utility Room: |
Washing machine, iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner. |
| Living Rooms: |
Open plan with kitchen/dining room. Radio/CD player. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Prices include towels and bedlinen. There is a hairdrier in each bedroom. |
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
fridge |
| dishwasher |
washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
cot |
| barbecue |
private pool (for sole use of guests) |
Accessibility
Clients should be aware that the roads are steep and twisting and that the terrain includes terraced hillsides. The house is unsuitable for the infirm or disabled.
Outside
The house has 4 terraces; the main one links the house with the old barns (used for storage) to the east which are also part of the land. The view from this terrace is possibly the best in the valley - hence the name of the house! There is also a gas barbecue. The rear terrace faces due west and affords terrific sunsets; it also houses a traditional Tuscan wood-fired oven, perfect for pizzas etc. There is a third patio outside the third bedroom which has been converted from the old wine cantina and is very private being on the lower level with its own entrance. The fourth terrace is that beside the 24' above ground swimming pool (closed in low season) which is set in a clearing in the vineyard; the pool is serviced weekly. There are sun loungers and also a solar shower for your comfort. All terraces have garden furniture. The driveway to the house is suitable to park several cars.
Coast/Beach
There are excellent sandy beaches at Viareggio and Forte de Marmi just over an hour's drive away.
Travel
Nearest airport is Pisa approximately 1 hour away by car.
A car is essential.
Distances
Albiano is less than 5 mins by car, approx 10 mins by foot
Barga is approx 15 mins by car.
Lucca is approx 35 mins by car.
Pisa is approx 1 hour by car.
Florence is approx 1 1/4 hours by car.
Further details
Barga, with its Duomo of Santa Maria and its own small opera house, calls itself 'Citta d'Arte' and it is worth taking the time to explore its narrow streets. As well as an outdoor swimming pool, the town has tennis courts too.
Several outdoor markets take place in the area weekly, and these are well worth a visit.
About 20 mins by car from the house there is a large well-stocked supermarket at Gallicano.
Booking notes
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds. A discount of 10% is offered on bookings of 3 weeks or over. Prices include all gas and electricity, exclusive use of the pool (including weekly cleaning and maintenance). A security deposit is required as well as a 'breakages deposit' which is refunded within 1 month of inventory check at the end of each visit. Prices do not include insurance.
For booking and further information
Mrs Lesley Brownlee
Tel: (UK) +44 (0)1243 771558
Mrs Kathleen Hughes
Tel: (UK) +44 (0)1243 604181
Fax: (UK) +44 (0)1243 601702
Email: Click here
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