House in Mountain Village near Bagni di Lucca (N. Tuscany)
Friendly, Medieval Village near Large Town with all Amenities
Sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)
|
|
A delightful 2 storey house founded in 1814, recently restored. Constructed in stone, it is handily located among the first houses off the main village car park. The village has a bar and shop and is approx 6km from the town of Bagni di Lucca which has many shops, restaurants, banks, swimming pool and spa facilities. Approx 1 hour from Pisa Airport, 40 mins from Lucca and the ski resort of Abetone and 1.5 hrs from Florence. The village is very picturesque and ideal for artists.
|
|
Prices Currency Conversion
| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 April 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £210 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices are in UK Pounds for the property per week or per day (35.00 per day for min 3 day lets) as outlined above. Linen washing charge is an additional £8.00 per person per stay. Cleaning charge is included.
Short term lets available - please contact for details.
Changeover day
Flexible changeover days.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom 1 with King sized bed on first floor with very large wardrobes (hanging/shelf/drawers) & also a spacious dressing table. Bedroom 2 with twin beds on ground floor has wardrobe and dressing table. Both rooms are of good size. |
| Bathrooms: | Ground floor bathroom with toilet, bidet and shower. There is a bathroom cabinet and shaving point and storage under the vanity unit. |
| Kitchen: | Large kitchen on first floor with cooker (5 burners, oven, rotisserie), fridge-freezer, washing machine, microwave oven with grill, and separate table. |
| Utility Room: | Large storage area next to the lounge used to store owners wheelchair. Can be used to store pushchair etc |
| Living Rooms: | Front door enters into living area with settee and chair. There is a wood-burning stove, TV, DVD player, and occasional table. Stairs lead up to first floor. |
| Other: | There is a pleasant dining area on the First Floor with doors leading to the kitchen and main bedroom. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Linen and towels provided (not beach) and changed weekly, with house cleaned at end of stay. Linen cleaning charge an additional £8.00 per person per stay and cleaning charge included. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave washing machine iron/ironing board satellite tv tv room fans |
| Location Type: | mountain village |
Notes on accommodation
The stairs are partially open plan and not recommended for very young children.
Accessibility
The owner has his own wheelchair which is stored (when resident) in the area next to the Lounge, but most of the house is unsuitable for wheelchair access.
Outside
There is no garden outside space but there is an area outside the front door available for eating "Al Fresco" or just sitting and reading or taking in the glorious mountain air.
Coast/Beach
Viareggio is approx 1 hour from the village and is a very popular seaside resort with a marina near the beach.
Cinque Terre is also within reach by car.
Skiing
Abetone is approx 40 mins drive from the village. This is a popular ski resort about 1400 metres high with very beautiful scenery.
Special interest holidays
The village is a perfect location for Artists as there are many scenic areas for subjects.
The owner has often drawn in the village and leaves guests a copy of his pen and ink drawings as souvenires.
Travel
The nearest airport is Pisa with Genoa Airport approx 2.5 hrs drive. Although there are bus and rail links, a car is strongly recommended.
Distances
Bagni di Lucca is approx 6 km away.
The beautiful historic City of Lucca is approx 20 kms away.
Further details
The nearest restaurant is located halfway down the access road to the village and is called "Villa Aurora".
Bagni di Lucca has world-renowned spa facilities and a restored casino that was the first in Europe. There is also an old Anglican church in the town. Between Lucca and Bagni di Lucca is the beautiful "Devil's Bridge" with it's huge arches.
Booking notes
1/3rd deposit required on booking with the remainder payable two weeks prior to arrival.
Damage Deposit of £60 cheque required with final balance payment.
Guest comments
"The holiday was wonderful and the house lovely"
"We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. The house was lovely. The village was great with really friendly locals. The boys loved playing in the square with other lovely children"
"we took a copy of Dennis's drawing: it's nice because it's less formal and more 'friendly' than a photo"
Owner profile
About the owner
We are Mrs Pat and Mr Dennis Palmer. Dennis is disabled and uses a wheelchair.
We find the climate in the village is beneficial for his condition and he comes back to life (within reason!) every time we go to the house.
Pat is still working full time so cannot wait to get to the house as often as possible.
Year purchased: 2003
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We have owned this house since April 2003, so we have got to know most of the residents in the village of whom most have become very good friends.
We love the village as much now as when we first went there.
The scenery is very beautiful and the villagers have become accustomed to seeing Dennis (in his wheelchair) around drawing various buildings and scenes. They always insist on looking at his pictures and call him "a true artist" (not sure I always agree!!)
The villagers have always been very helpful and accomodating to Dennis's disability (uses a wheelchair).
We can never wait to get back to the village as often as possible and I get withdrawal symptome if I have been away for too long.
Unique benefits of the property
There is a restaurant half way down the mountain access road to the village which we use as often as possible as they do very good food and the scenery is magnificent.
For booking and further information
Property Ref IT423
Contact Name:
Mrs Pat Palmer
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 01179798020
Send an email to owner
This form may only be used for genuine enquiries about renting this property.
Use of this form for other purposes including unsolicited commercial marketing is strictly prohibited.
Your message will be sent by email to the property owner.
Owners Direct also retains an archive copy for the property owner to refer to.
If you do not receive a reply to this email within 2 or 3 days, please try contacting the owner by telephone.
Your email address will be added to our mailing list, for receipt of occasional newsletters and holiday information.
If you do not wish to be added to this mailing list, please uncheck the box above.
Please refer to our privacy policy.
This advertiser joined Owners Direct in October 2005,
and has advertised this property with us since October 2005.
Property Ref IT423
When contacting the owner please mention that you saw this property on Owners Direct Website.