Independant Restored Cottage, Lugnano 15km east of Pisa
Peaceful location at the foot of hills
Sleeps 5 (2 Bedrooms)
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The cottage is situated in the small village of Lugnano, about 15km east of Pisa and just across the River Arno from Cascina which has a station with trains for Pisa (about 10-15 mins.) or Florence (45 mins.). A good dual carriageway also passes by Cascina linking Pisa and Florence and is very handy for Pisa Airport. Lucca, a beautiful, well-conserved medieval town, is a pleasant 25 minute drive through the countryside. The sea is about 30-40 mins. from here on good fast roads. 5 minutes away is Uliveto Terme, a spa village, famous for the properties of its fresh spring water with an open air swimming pool and tennis courts in attractive grounds. Nearby is Calci famous for its beautiful charterhouse which is open to tourists and which in certain months of the year hosts open air concerts of classical music. Vicopisano is a typical unspoilt village with its ancient medieval centre and castle originally built on a hill for defence purposes.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 2 October 2010 - 26 March 2011 | £250 | 4 | ||
| 26 March 2011 - 25 June 2011 | £320 | 4 | ||
| 25 June 2011 - 27 August 2011 | £420 | - | ||
| 27 August 2011 - 24 September 2011 | £320 | 4 |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in sterling.
Changeover day
The house is available from Saturday to Saturday: departure before 10.30am and arrival after 4.30pm. We can be flexible about this in low season.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | There is a double bedroom with double bed, wardrobe, dressing-table and a twin bedded room with a wardrobe. |
| Bathrooms: | The bathroom has a bath with shower over, wc, bidet and washbasin. |
| Kitchen: | The kitchenette has a cooker with 3 gas rings and 1 electric burner and an electric oven, a fridge, washing-machine and sink. There is a microwave and toaster and an iron. |
| Living Rooms: | The large living room is light and airy with French windows that open onto a balcony with a beautiful view of the hills behind the house. It contains a pine dining table for 6, a pine dresser and a very soft comfortable settee and armchair. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and bed-linen are included in the rental price. There is no extra charge for cleaning at the end of your stay but we expect the cottage to be left in the same clean condition in which it has been found. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | oven fridge microwave washing machine iron/ironing board tv central heating room fans cot high chair barbecue |
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Notes on accommodation
Water, electricity, gas for hot water and bed linen and towels are included in the rental price. Gas for central heating is extra and metre read. If guests require the heating we require a deposit of 50€. At the end of your stay we read the metre and settle the difference. The cottage is in a narrow lane so it is not possible to park outside for more than the time necessary to unload cases, children shopping. The car can be parked down in the village car park about 50 metres away.
Accessibility
There are 4 steps up to the front door so the cottage is not normally suitable for wheelchair users although we have had people in wheelchairs who have managed and had a very happy stay, but they had a strong and particularly well-organized carer.
Outside
There is a small north-facing balcony with some garden furniture for taking the sun and enjoying a quiet drink, listening to the cicadas, watching the fire-flies (depending on the season, of course!) and contemplating the hills as the sun goes down.
Coast/Beach
The nearest sandy beaches, in Tirrenia, is 30km away and it takes about 30-40 mins to get there on good fast roads (You don't have to go through Pisa or other built up areas to get there.
Travelling northwards up the coast on the A12 (about 45 mins)we have the beautiful seaside resort of Viareggio which offers the sea, sandy beaches, a beautiful promenade with exclusive shops and, when the sun gets too hot the pinewood for evening strolls, bicycle hire and parks for children.
Travel
Pisa Airport is 15km away, (20 minutes). You take the dual carriageway out of the airport and don't have to go through Pisa itself.
Car hire is highly recommended as public transport is infrequent although we have had people stay without a car.
Distances
Nearby is Calci famous for its beautiful charterhouse which is open to tourists and which in certain months of the year hosts open air concerts of classical music. Cascina, itself, has a long and illustrious tradition for producing wood furniture of high quality and artistry. Vicopisano is a typical unspoilt village with its ancient medieval centre and castle originally built on a hill for defence purposes. Behind the house there are hills where one can take pleasant walks among pine trees.
Further details
There are a few shops in the village for essentials, including food. Otherwise, over the bridge in Cascina, there is a supermarket. There is a highly recommended pizzeria in the village and numerous other restaurants to suit every budget. Horse riding/trekking can be arranged in the vicinity. Bicycles are available if booked in advance.
Booking notes
The cottage is available £420 per week in July and August; £320 in April, May, June and September; and £250 per week for the rest of the year. A deposit of £100 is required to secure booking and the balance 6 weeks before arrival.
Guest comments
Guests’ comments:"Thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, very peaceful and relaxing holiday" (The Sharps-Staffs) "Excellent relaxing holiday with accommodation to be well recommended" (The Slocombes-Wales) "Delightful stay! We found the beaches to be excellent. The best part has been the warm welcome shown to Victoria. She has loved playing with Maria’s daughters" (The Blosses-London) " What a wonderful place- no phone, no radio, no TV, no computer-very relaxing! A marvellous view from the balcony-we could sit there all day" (The Shorts-Sussex) "The cottage is very well placed for visiting key areas in Tuscany-Puccini’s lakeside home and boat trip is highly recommended" (The Robinsons-London)
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Maria Chericoni
Tel: (Italy) + 39 050 703628
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