Farmhouse with Private Pool
Secluded Location with Spectacular Panoramic Mountain Views
Sleeps 6/8 (3 Bedrooms)
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The property has been newly renovated to a high standard with great care taken to preserve all original features. Completely private, the house has beautiful views from all rooms with french doors leading outside from all bedrooms and dining room. In addition to the land and terraces outside the house there are two other terraces leading from the first floor of the house suitable for dining alfresco. The house is situated in the Garfagnana overlooking the Apuane mountains an area of outstanding and Natural beauty. The two closest vibrant towns are Castelnuovo the walking centre of the area and Barga, [already famous for its Jazz club, jazz festivals, opera house and local artists] is increasingly becoming popular as a gourmet dining destination. Whether your passion is culture, food, wine, walking, cycling music or simply the sun come and immerse yourself in the magic that is Tuscany. The house also enjoys unlimited WiFi.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 29 October 2011 - 24 December 2011 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 24 December 2011 - 2 January 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 2 January 2012 - 21 April 2012 | £500 | 7 | ||
| 21 April 2012 - 19 May 2012 | £750 | 7 | ||
| 19 May 2012 - 2 June 2012 | £1000 | 7 | ||
| 2 June 2012 - 23 June 2012 | £1100 | 7 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 7 July 2012 | £1500 | 7 | ||
| 7 July 2012 - 1 September 2012 | £1700 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2012 - 15 September 2012 | £1250 | 7 | ||
| 15 September 2012 - 6 October 2012 | £1150 | 7 | ||
| 6 October 2012 - 3 November 2012 | £750 | - | ||
| 3 November 2012 - 22 December 2012 | £500 | - | ||
| 22 December 2012 - 5 January 2013 | £750 | - |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK Pounds.
Please note that during the cooler months should it be necessary there will be a charge for heating based on usage.
Changeover day
Change over day normally Saturday but can be flexible between November and April. Arrival between 4 -7 Departure by 10.00.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 double bed ensuite with French doors. Bedroom 2 double/twin ensuite with French doors. Bedroom 3 double/twin ensuite with French doors. |
| Bathrooms: | Bathroom 1 en suite to bedroom 1 walk in shower wc and hand basin Bathroom 2 en suite to bedroom 2 walk in shower wc and hand basin Bathroom 3 en suite to bedroom 3 walk in shower wc and handbasin. Guest cloakroom off the entrance hall. |
| Kitchen: | Cooker, hob smeg fridge, freezer washing machine, dishwasher, microwave. I pod docking station |
| Living Rooms: | Beamed living room with open fireplace, dining room off the kitchen opening onto covered terrace. DVD screen facility and DVDs available on request. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
towels and linen included changed once a week. Cleaned between lets or by arrangement. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv internet access central heating cot high chair barbecue private pool (for sole use of guests) |
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Notes on accommodation
The property is set on a hill side with flat and terraced land.
Accessibility
To stay here it would be necessary for guests to be able to climb stairs.
Outside
Permanent Pool 10 x 5 metres depth 1.5 metres nomally opened for the end of May closed decided by the weather but not before beginning of October.
Parasols and patio furniture, pool toys. House surrounded in paved in cotto tiles with outside patio off the 3rd bedroom and two further raised terraces one covered. Much land all around the house for relaxing and alfresco dining.
Coast/Beach
Nearest Coast Marina Vechianna 1hr 40 mins drive.
Golf
6 hole golf course 20 km away.
Skiing
Abetone 1hr 30 minutes away.
Special interest holidays
We book on request organised walking holidays, painting classes, cookery classes, pilates classes, aromatherapy, reflexology and massage treatments.
Any help or advice needed to enhance your holiday.
Cycle rental
Travel
Car hire is essential the house is set in a rural setting.
By car.
Nearest Airport Pisa.
Pisa 1hr 30 mins.
Florence 1hr 45 mins.
Distances
Lucca 50 mins
Barga 20 mins
Castelnuovo 15 mins
Nearest village Riana 3 mins bar and shop
From house to main road 7 mins
Further details
Nearest shop/ Bar is 3 minutes by car
The local restaurant is 7 minutes away run by Claudio an English speaking chef.
Main shopping area is Castelnuovo market day is Thursday.
Main Supermarket Is Le Clerc situated in Gallicano 15 minutes away.
Barga is a must visit destination it has 5 good restaurants inside the medieval walls and a further 6 at least in the newer part of town.
The jazz festival in Barga is in July and August and the opera festival is in August.
Lucca is a wonderful city surrounded by walls large enough to hire bikes and cycle around the ramparts.
Much parking on the outside of the walls market day Saturday, during July/August there is a music festival held in the Piazza Napoleone with world famous names previously starring Eric Clapton/ Elton John/Alicia Keys/ Norah Jones/ Leonard Cohen.
The Torre Del Lago 1hr 50 mins has an opera Festival in an open air theatre overlooking the lake at Puccinis birthplace during July/August.
Horse Riding available near by
Grotto del Vento wind caves guided tours 50 minutes drive
Booking notes
Please book either by e mail or phone 50% payment at time of booking full two months before holiday date.
Damage deposit required on arrival, all being well to be returned on the leaving date once the keys are given back.
Guest comments
There are many wonderful places in the world to stay and we do not normally return to the same place but in the case of La Capanna we will make an exception.
House swap
House swop considered out of season with a 3 bed house in West London
Owner profile
About the owner
We are Geran & Vince
After living frantically busy lives in London and loving it- rather like being on a train, you see everything but not enough time to enjoy anything, we decided to move to Tuscany...
We first renovated our house eleven years ago and more recently La Capanna which started off as a barn on a hillside where the view captured us, a bit like life in Tuscany, and threatens never to let us go!
We both spent many years in the hospitality industry and it is our aim now to make your holiday as beautiful a memory as possible. We delight in happiness!
Year purchased: 2008
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We love the area because we think it is like toytown everyone acts like you hope they would.
The view from the property is captivating, many people come with an agenda of things to do, and find they cannot tear themselves away.
Unique benefits of the property
At the property you enjoy the feeling of freedom, no near properties, a view to make you feel on top of the world a perfect place to relax and reflect on enjoyment and peace rather than the stresses of everyday life.
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT2789
Geran & Vince Horvath
Tel: (Italy) + 39 0583 724 349
Mobile: (Italy) + 39 346 240 7922
Mobile: (UK) + 44 (0)7743 822 983
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