Large Recently Restored Tuscan Villa With Private Pool And Panoramic 360º Views
Tranquil Panoramic Location, Set in 34 Acres
Sleeps 12 (6 Bedrooms)
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This Tuscan farmhouse is set in an idyllic private location on the edge of a quaint medieval village only 4kms from the pretty vibrant spa town of Bagni di Lucca. Perfect for a large group of friends or family, the property offers spacious accommodation on three floors comprising large kitchen/dining room, splendid lounge with double patio doors on to terrace, master en-suite bedroom with vaulted ceiling and huge picture window, 3 further double en-suite bedrooms, 2 further double bedrooms and family bathroom. The house is surrounded by a magnificent paved terrace perfect for outdoor entertaining with barbecue and large stone dining table under shaded gazebo. The 34 acre estate includes a private swimming pool with large sunbathing terrace and shaded pergola enjoying amazing 360° panoramic vistas of the surrounding mountains and lush countryside. The grounds also comprise an olive grove, meadow and chestnut woods with freshwater streams. A holiday spent at La Dioma is truly paradiso!
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 28 April 2012 - 26 May 2012 | £1750 | 7 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 30 June 2012 | £1950 | 7 | ||
| 30 June 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £2350 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 29 September 2012 | £1750 | 7 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 27 October 2012 | £1250 | 7 | ||
| 27 October 2012 - 30 March 2013 | £1000 | 7 | ||
| 30 March 2013 - 27 April 2013 | £1250 | 7 | ||
| 27 April 2013 - 25 May 2013 | £1750 | 7 | ||
| 25 May 2013 - 29 June 2013 | £1950 | 7 | ||
| 29 June 2013 - 31 August 2013 | £2450 | 7 | ||
| 31 August 2013 - 28 September 2013 | £1750 | 7 | ||
| 28 September 2013 - 2 November 2013 | £1250 | 7 | ||
| 2 November 2013 - 28 December 2013 | £1000 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Prices are inclusive of gas, electricity, cleaning of house and change of bedlinen.
Changeover day
Changeover normally on Saturday.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Master room with kingsize bed, vaulted ceiling and en-suite Bedroom 2 with kingsize bed and en-suite Bedroom 3 with kingsize bed and en-suite Bedroom 4 with twin beds and en-suite Bedroom 5 with twin beds Bedroom 6 with double sofabed on ground floor |
| Bathrooms: | Four beautiful en-suite bathrooms with shower, bidet, wash basin vanity unit and wc, family bathroom (with bath, shower, bidet, wash basin vanity unit and wc), and separate WC cloakroom on the ground floor. |
| Kitchen: | Spacious kitchen/dining room with all modern appliances including dishwasher, washing machine, electric oven, gas hob, microwave, larder fridge/freezer, well-stocked crockery and cooking utensils, open fire, 10-seater chestnut table, dining chairs and TV. |
| Living Rooms: | A large comfortable lounge with two leather sofas, wood burner, bookshelves with guidebooks and maps, Sky TV and DVD/music surround-sound system with i-pod facility. Sliding double patio doors opening directly on to the terrace and alfresco dining area. |
| Other: | Full central heating throughout. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
The property is cleaned weekly. Clean linen and ample number of towels included. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer fridge microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv central heating cot barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Accessibility
The house is located about 200m from the village and reached via a private road which passes through a lovely vineyard. There is a separate parking bay for two cars near the property, plus ample car parking on the terrace immediately outside the house.
Outside
The villa is surrounded by an extensive paved terrace with outside lighting, ideal for alfresco eating, barbecuing, or sunbathing and relaxing. A pretty gazebo attached to the house provides shade for the large granite dining table and chairs. There is another smaller wrought-iron table and chairs situated in the shade of a Cyprus tree. On one side of the terrace there is a beautiful ancient oak tree which is lit up at night. The house is situated in a sunny position facing south with magnificent views down the valley to Bagni di Lucca and the surrounding medieval villages. The beautiful swimming pool benefits from all day sun is set on a promontory adjacent to the house and is surrounded by a sunbathing terrace for soaking up the amazing panoramic views. Next to the pool is a shaded pagoda with stone table and chairs, spotlights for the evening and electric point for music entertainment. The property’s land comprises terraced olive groves, fruit trees, meadows, woodlands and streams.
Coast/Beach
The chic seaside resort of Viareggio on the Mediterranean coast is 45 minutes drive away. A day trip the beautiful Cinque Terre coastal area is a wonderful experience.
Golf
1. Versilia - 18 hole par 71, very exclusive, 1 hours drive.
2. Vico per lago - driving range, 30 mins drive.
3. Montecatini Terme - 18 hole par 72, 1 hours drive.
4. Garfagnana - 6 hole course, 30 mins drive.
Skiing
This property is suitable for a winter holiday as the house is fully centrally heated together with a huge wood burner in the lounge and open fire in the kitchen. In recent years there has been excellent skiing conditions from December to April in the nearby mountain ski resorts. Abetone - 70 kms of pistes, 1 hour drive. Cutigliano - 15 kms of pistes, 30 mins drive. Monte Cimone - 60kms of pistes 1 hour 30 mins drive.
Special interest holidays
Bagni di Lucca is a vibrant spa town on the edge of the Garfagnana, an area of outstanding natural beauty with mountain ranges, mountain passes to the Mediterranean coast, lush valleys, rivers, lakes, waterfalls, canyons, and caves with wonderful rock formations. It is a popular area for walking, climbing, cycling, touring, birdwatching, and exploring the numerous hilltop medieval villages. The area is also popular for painting holidays and cookery classes - available locally.
Travel
The village of Guzzano is situated four kilometres from Bagni di Lucca. The walled medieval city of Lucca is half an hour’s drive away, Pisa (with its international airport) an hour’s drive and beautiful Florence an hour and a half away. Car hire is recommended for this area.
Distances
Bagni di Lucca is 4 kms from the property. Lucca is about 30 minutes drive. Pisa one hour drive. Florence 1½ hours drive. Beautiful Barga, one of the principal towns in the Garfagnana, is about 30 minutes drive.
Further details
Bagni di Lucca is situated on the banks of the beautiful Lima river. The town has a great selection of reasonably-priced restaurants, pizzerias, ice cream parlour, patisserie, cafes and bars. There are several supermarkets, butcher, baker, and other shops, banks, a twice-weekly market selling local produce, a large public swimming pool and a lovely town park with a children's playground. There are several pretty bridges, including an historic chain foot-bridge, which provide lovely views of the natural river and wildlife. There is a recently renovated lovely casino with a tourist information point. The town has a special historical connection with the UK from the Victorian age, with an 'English Church' and an English Cemetery. The renowned spa is open to the public to take advantage of the thermal waters and minerals with a range of health and beauty treatments. There are a number of recommended walks incorporating the main features of the town and the spa, as well churchs, chapels, monuments and other points of historic interest in the surrounding hills.
Finally to enhance your holiday expierence we can recommend to our clients a local company who operate organised Tuscan tours, day trips and various activities.
Booking notes
40% deposit requested and balance payable four weeks before arrival date.
Alternatively if a booking for 2013 is made before 1st October 2012 the deposit is reduced to 25%.
Guest comments
'We had a fantastic time in Tuscany and largely due to such a beautiful villa and landscape. All in all we had one of the best holidays ever, your villa is stunning and a perfect family get away treat. We will highly recommend your villa to others and may return one day as we loved it so much' – Dr Soppitt and family, Kent.
'We have all had the most wonderful week's holiday. Your villa is absolutely beautiful and the setting is just stunning. Many thanks for a wonderful holiday' – Fowler family, Berks.
'Your villa is lovely and is in a perfect location. We had a great holiday' – Mount family, Harrogate.
'We had the most wonderful Diamond celebration at the most beautiful spot on earth in your lovely villa. The memory of it will always stay in our minds. Thank you so much!' – Murphy family, Hants.
'Thank you for the loan of your villa for a week. We had a wonderful time. The villa and setting exceeded all expectations and we truly relaxed as a family' - N Burdett, Nottingham.
Owner profile
Celebrating New Year in a local restaurant
About the owner
Patricia and John live most of the year in a Hertfordshire village near Stansted Airport. Patricia has an HR consultancy and training business predominantly working with GP practices. She is able to work hard but also take time off to spend at La Dioma. John is a quantity surveyor with his own small practice, although he is downsizing his business now. They have two grown-up children who adore spending time at La Dioma too, either chilling out in the lovely hot summer or skiing and snowboarding in the winter. Patricia and John spend about ten weeks of the year at La Dioma, often accompanied by friends and family.
Year purchased: 2002
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We spent three weeks in Italy looking for a small holiday home with no land. We found La Dioma, a three storey detached house with 34 acres of land! We fell in love with the spectacular peaceful location and the magnificent views of the mountains and the pretty town of Bagni di Lucca in the valley below. The original features of the house were covered with plaster, but initial prodding revealed huge period chestnut beams, cotto tiles, fireplaces and rock walls. We set about lovingly restoring La Dioma to its former beauty. After two years, the house was renovated, furniture purchased and the lovely pool finished. Patricia learnt Italian, and John - let's say it's work in progress! We feel very privileged to own our own corner of Tuscany with our property known locally as "paradiso"!
Unique benefits of the property
Apart from the stunning natural beauty and tranquility of the area, staying at La Dioma is a real Italian experience. This is not an area of mass tourism. Our neighbours are busy going to work, tending vegetable gardens, making wine and olive oil, picking mushrooms, hunting wild boar and stacking wood for the winter. They may not speak much English but they are incredibly kind, hardworking, fun-loving and friendly. Everything revolves around the family and often food! There are so many great local restaurants and cafes with authentic and reasonably-priced food, it is difficult to decide which one to go to! On the other hand, barbecuing lazily on the terrace with a few beers or a bottle of wine, popping in for a dip in the pool and soaking up the lovely views, isn't a bad option either!
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT225
Contact Name:
Patricia and John Gray
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01279777371
Owners Website: Click here
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