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Terrace outside dining room
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Casa Giovanni's dining room
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Casa Giovanni is part of a beautiful hamlet with medieval origins which was restored with great love and imagination by the late international sculptor Fiore de Henriquez. The house, on two floors, is in front of and below the hamlet and therefore very private. You are in a world of your own and can forget there is anyone else around, or not - as you wish. The hamlet's commanding hillside position gives it stunning panoramic views over the valley to the sea beyond. Surrounded by terraces of olive groves, and with orange and lemon trees, bougainvilliea, jasmin and others covering the stone walls, Peralta seems like paradise. Fiore’s sculpture (which can be seen all through the hamlet), and the manner in which she designed and restored Peralta, give it very special character and atmosphere. Situated in the foothills of the Alpi Apuane, the walks through the hills, covered with chestnut trees and olive groves, are numerous. The wild flowers in Spring are a true delight.
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Terrace outside kitchen
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Living room leads to balcony with view over valley
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Rental periods |
Prices per night |
Prices per week |
| March / April 2008 |
160 euros |
955 euros |
| May / June 2008 |
180 euros |
1070 euros |
| July / August 2008 |
260 euros |
1640 euros |
| 1 - 12 September 2008 |
220 euros |
1330 euros |
| 13 September - 15 October 2008 |
180 euros |
1070 euros |
| 16 - 31 October 2008 |
160 euros |
955 euros |
Notes on prices
Central heating and air conditioning are included in the rates.
We would give a discount for a long winter let (November to end March).
Changeover day
2 night minimum stay at all times except July and August when we ask for 3 night mininum. Flexible dates
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| Bedrooms: |
2 double bedrooms.
1 of which can be made up as twin bedroom.
Possible to add a single bed downstairs. |
| Bathrooms: |
One bedroom has its ensuite bathroom with shower. The other bedroom has its own bathroom with shower, but not ensuite. Separate washroom with WC and handbasin. All bathrooms are new (2007) and tiled with marble. |
| Kitchen: |
The kitchen leads out to a delightful terrace. Kitchen has gas stove (4 ring burner, oven). Fridge, dishwasher. Antique marble sink. |
| Utility Room: |
Washing machine. |
| Living Rooms: |
The living room is large and has one whole side in floor to ceiling glass windows, all of which open on to a covered balcony where you can sit in summer or winter and enjoy the fantastic view. South facing so sun all day. Also can enjoy the sun setting. |
| Other: |
There is a large dining room leading off the kitchen. We can put an extra single bed into this room for a fifth person. There is a bathroom on this floor. In summer months, the dining room is rarely used and therefore becomes suitable for an extra bed. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Bed linen and towels are provided and beds are made up for your arrival. Swimming towels are not provided.
Cleaning is available upon request and at extra charge. |
Notes on accommodation
The house has excellent heating in all rooms and airconditioning throughout the house.
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
dishwasher |
| washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
internet access |
central heating |
| air conditioning |
barbecue |
shared pool |
pets accepted |
Accessibility
The house is unsuitable for people with mobility problems and children under the age of 10.
Outside
Swimming pool (8m x 3m) is perched on a terrace above the hamlet and has a fabulous panoramic view over the valley and the hills to the sea beyond.
Coast/Beach
Viareggio is closest beach (15 km).
Forte dei Marmi is a very popular beach resort and is about a 40 minute drive.
The beaches are sandy, sea is shallow,
Golf
Golf course at Forte dei Marmi, a 40 minute drive from Peralta.
Special interest holidays
We host a painting course in May.
A local artist (English speaking) gives lessons to a small group or individually. Please ask us for details of this.
We have a studio available for sculpture.
Travel
Airports: Pisa is 35 km and takes 45 mins. Genoa is approx. 1hr45mins. Bologna 2 hours.
Train Station is Viareggio, on the main line from Genoa to Rome.
Ferry leaves from Livorno (2 hours from Peralta) for Corsica
Motorway is just 20 minutes from Peralta. The A12 Genoa/Livorno and A11 Genoa/Florence. Our exit for both is Viareggio.
Car hire is recommended - preferably a smallish car as access up our hill is very narrow. Please visit our website for description of access.
Distances
The A12 (Genoa/Livorno) and A11 (Lucca/Florence) motorways are only 20 minutes away, making Florence a one hour drive, and Siena and southern Tuscany an easy day's outing. Lucca is 22km (35mins), the beaches are 20-30 mins away. Cinque Terre takes just under an hour, and Carrara and the marble quarries a bit less. The market town of Camaiore is only 10 minutes down the hill by car and the closest shops even less. There are many inexpensive, excellent restaurants closeby.
Further details
Sightseeing is easy from Peralta as we are only about 20 minutes from the motorway, making Florence only an hour away. The lovely walled town of Lucca is a forty minute drive. Northern Tuscany (Versilia) is full of interesting places to visit and we have details at Peralta and can help you plan your trips. The shopping around us is legendary (Lucca, Forte dei Marmi, Florence).
We are lucky to be only 45 minutes from Pisa airport. Ryanair, Easyjet, Thomsonfly and all the major airlines fly there. Peralta is very accessible and yet feels completely 'away from it all'.
The house is a wonderful place to spend the Christmas and New Year break. Particularly on New Year's Eve when the whole valley is alight with firework displays at midnight. Every house in the hills seems to have their own incredible fireworks and Casa Giovanni and Peralta's commanding position over the valley reminds one of being in an amphitheatre. It is a wonderful sight and quite an experience.
For booking and further information
Kate & Dinah
Tel: (Italy) + 39 0584 951 230
Mob: (if urgent) + 39 338 380 7016
Email: Click here
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