Villa near Barga, Lucca, Tuscany
A Large Newly - Renovated Traditional Villa on the Edge of a Quiet and Historic Hilltop Village
The Villa has a Large Garden with Spectacular Views for Sun-Lounging and Al Fresco Dining.
Sleeps 12 (6 Bedrooms)
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Villa Gina has stunning views over the Appenine Mountains and Serchio Valley. The villa has been renovated to the highest standard and provides generous accommodation with six bedrooms (with new beds), modern facilities (including three bathrooms) and a beautiful kitchen. The house is in its own grounds with breathtaking views down the valley to the beautiful historic town of Barga. Barga itself is a thriving town with a fascinating history. It has countless festivals and fiestas, stunning architecture, great traditional restaurants, a good supermarket, and a variety of banks and bars and cafes. It also has a good outdoor swimming pool lido, and is surrounded by terrific walking, touring and motorcycling country. A perfect spot for relaxing, or for using as a base to explore Tuscany. Florence, Pisa and Lucca are all just an easy drive away, as are the popular and traditional coastal resorts of Viareggio and Forte di Marmi.
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| Rental periods | Per week |
| January - March | £850 |
| April - June | £1000 |
| July - August | £1250 |
| September - mid December | £1000 |
| Christmas | £1250 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds. Logs provided, heating extra.
Changeover day
Peak season changeover day is Saturday. Off-peak changeover day may be varied by prior agreement. Arrival time after 4pm. Departure time by 10am.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Six double bedrooms on two floors, all furnished in traditional style with brand new beds and orthopaedic mattresses. 1st floor; one kingsize double bedroom with en suite and two twin rooms. 2nd floor; one kingsize double bedroom and two twin rooms. |
| Bathrooms: | Ensuite bathroom with bath, large shower, sink and wc with one of the best seats in the house for admiring the view. Shower room with enormous and indulgent double shower, sink, wc and bidet. Bathroom with hand-held shower over bath, sink and wc. |
| Kitchen: | Brand new stylish kitchen with stone surface, large six-ring gas hob, large oven, two fridges, dishwasher, double sink and plentiful store cupboards, saucepans, crockery, glasses and cutlery. The dining area has a large table and chairs to seat 12 people. |
| Utility Room: | Utility room includes brand new washing machine, boiler, utility sink and storage. |
| Living Rooms: | The stylish and comfortable living room has a traditional Tuscan stone fireplace, and is furnished with attractive sofas and chairs to seat sixteen people easily. The living room also has flexible lighting and includes a new DVD player and TV. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen will be provided. The house is cleaned each week, when fresh towels/linen are provided. |
Notes on accommodation
Villa Gina is ideal for large groups of family or friends, and for two families. With three bedrooms on each floor, and three bath/shower rooms all together, the Villa provides very flexible accommodation.
The villa has a second living room and balcony on the top floor. This living room includes a traditional Tuscan fireplace, a table and four chairs plus a comfortable sofa to enjoy a moment or two away from the main communal areas. The balcony provides a beautiful sitting-out area - ideal for relaxing with a book during the day, enjoying a pre-dinner drink, or simply for chatting with like-minded people - and provides a stunning backdrop with spectacular views of mountains and the valley below.
- hob/stove,
- oven,
- fridge/freezer,
- fridge,
- dishwasher,
- washing machine,
- iron/ironing board,
- tv,
- central heating,
- cot,
- high chair
Accessibility
Regrettably the house is not especially well-suited for people with limited mobility. Whilst the house has parking immediately adjacent to the property, the house is arranged across three floors with traditional stone stairs between them. The outside area is also arranged on three levels, with steps between the different areas.
Outside
Villa Gina has large gardens arranged on two levels, well-separated from the parking area (on a third level). The gardens showcase from some of the best views in the area. These provide a stunning backdrop to inside/outside living, allowing you to enjoy the best of both worlds. There is a combination of outside table and chairs, parasols, shades and sun-loungers to accommodate twelve people. Ideal for sun-lounging, sitting in the shade, eating al fresco and playing, there is even a hammock for those who want to enjoy the gentle swaying in the breeze in the shade of the trees.
Coast/Beach
The beaches of the Ligurian sea, including the traditional Italian resorts of Forte di Marmi and Viareggio, are just 1 hour 15 minutes drive away.
Skiing
Abatone, the international ski resort, is just 1 hour 15 minutes away by car.
Special interest holidays
Barga Jazz festival (July). Piazzetta Music festival (July). Barga Opera festival (August). Castagna Chestnut Festival (Late October). Carnevale (February). Befana (first week of January).
Travel
Pisa Airport: 1 hour 15 minutes.
Florence airport: 90 minutes.
Nearest train station: 10 minutes.
Distances
Barga: 10 minutes.
Lucca: 30 minutes.
Pisa:1 hour 15 minutes.
Florence: 90 minutes.
Sienna: 2 hours.
Further details
One of the best rustic restaurants in the area, la Mocchia, is just a five minute drive away and Barga - less than ten minutes away in the car - boasts a range of consistently good local restaurants, bars and cafes. Barga also has a weekly fresh food market (Saturday), monthly antique market, banks, supermarket, a historic duomo, tennis, horseback riding, and trekking.
Booking notes
50% deposit required to confirm booking. 50% payable two weeks prior to departure. In addition, a 200 euros refundable deposit will be required on arrival.
For booking and further information
Susan Cretney
Tel: (UK) + 44 (0)1285 656 666
Mob:(UK) + 44 (0)7973 563 618
Fax: (UK) + 44 (0)7884 504 306
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