Farmhouse in Vineyards near the Sea
Our Home, Secluded on a Hilltop Vineyard at the End of a Winding Road, Located near the Beach
Sleeps 6 (3 Bedrooms)
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Welcome to our home in the vineyards. It is a typical 'casa colonica,' spacious, large airy rooms with high beamed ceilings and spectacular views of surrounding hills. One can view the seacoast to La Spezia upon walking up the hill. We are at the end of a ribbon of road and it is a safe and secluded refuge from the world, yet centrally located near many cultural centers: Florence, Pisa and Lucca and Cinque Terre. We are located at the borders of the nature reserve of the Alpi Apuani where one can hike and visit many mountain towns and try the local cusine. Other nearby towns are Pietrasanta, known for it's marble carving studios, and bronze foundries, an artists paradise! In the evening the piazza of Pietrasanta becomes a large living room where one can sit in a cafe and watch people and children can ride their bikes. There are many outdoor sagras with live music and outdoor dining in all of the small towns nearby. Sandy beaches are 15 minutes away.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 1 April 2011 - 31 May 2011 | €500 | 7 | ||
| 1 June 2011 - 30 June 2011 | €500 | 7 | ||
| 1 July 2011 - 31 August 2011 | €600 | 7 | ||
| 1 September 2011 - 31 October 2011 | €500 | 7 |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in Euros.
Winter prices upon request. Heat not included. For one week rentals, please add 50 euros.
Changeover day
Rentals periods are for 1 week or more. We are flexible on date of arrival and departure.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | 1 spacious bedroom with double bed. 1 spacious bedroom with queen size bed. 1 smaller bedroom with two twin beds, and skyight. |
| Bathrooms: | 1 new spacious bathroom, washbasin, bath with shower attachment, wc, bidet, washing machine and sky light. Out building includes a small bathroom: wc and shower, sink. |
| Kitchen: | Large kitchen/salotto with dining table seating 6 comfortably. Fireplace and television with video and couch. New kitchen area, marble counters, stove with 4 burners, refrigerator with freezer. Windows give good ventilation. |
| Utility Room: | Small walk-in closet in kitchen includes; broom and etc. |
| Living Rooms: | Kitchen/salotto described above. |
| Other: | The house is fully furnished and very comfortable. Ample storage in armadio's. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Towels and linen are included. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | oven fridge/freezer washing machine tv central heating |
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Notes on accommodation
Heating costs would be extra. The house is suitable for children. No smoking please! Pets are not allowed.
Outside
There is a front yard encircled by a low stone wall with flowering plants for privacy. To the side is a grape arbor where one can also sit or dine. There is patio furniture and an umbrella. In front of the cantina, there is a spot for one car, however there is room to park another car at the end of the road in front of my studio.
Coast/Beach
Our home is very centrally located to many cultural places of interest. Florence is one hour distance, Pisa and Lucca 40 minutes, Cinque Terre, 1 hour to the north. Rome 4 hours to the south, Milano 4 hours north. The immediate area of Versilia is rich in local towns: Ft. Dei Marmi, an elegant seaside resort that hosts a boatline that will take you up the coast to Portofino for lunch or Cinque Terre! The beach is 10 minutes distance with 'bagni,' offering amenties of cafes, restaurants.
Skiing
There is skiing available one hour up into the mountains at Abano.
Special interest holidays
I am a professional painter and I do offer an outdoor plein air painting course for two weeks every July. We paint outdoors locally every day. Small groups limited to 4-5 people. More information upon request.
Travel
Pisa International airport is 40 minutes distance. It is served major airlines including, Ryan Jet and Easy Jet. There is car rental at the airport. A car is neccessary to arrive at the house.
Distances
Strettoia is the nearest village and is 5 minutes by car or 20 minutes by foot. The one piazza hosts 2 grocery shops, one bar, a pizzeria, a butcher, barber, a small 5&10. Ten minutes by car one arrives at Querceta where there is a small supermarket and fresh vegetable store, video rental, jewelers, bank, clothing stores, etc.. On Saturday, there is an outdoor market. Seravezza, toward the mountains is a wonderful small town with small restaurants and a beautiful oval piazza.
Further details
Torre Del Lago near Viareggio, 30 minutes distance is the home of famous opera composer, Giacomo Puccini. In the summer one can attend operas performances in the open air at the Puccini Festival. There are so many small towns in the area to explore, each with it's own character. Lots of great shopping and great Tuscan cuisine, wonderful architecture to study.
Museum of the artistic and cultural history of Versilia at the Medici library in Seravezza a must!
Booking notes
A deposit of half of the rental is required upon signing of rental agreement. The balance is due 8 weeks before rental date.
Guest comments
'I just wanted to say a belated 'thank you' for the use of your house. We had a wonderful time; the location was superb and everyone was very friendly. I meant to e-mail you when I got back but our term started soon afterwards and I have been very busy registering students etc.' - Rick Thomas, 2008.
'I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the house and hope to return!' - Pru Grand, 2006
'Set in a wonderful location in the hills that go down to the sea...amazing views aross the surrounding area. A splendid base from which to explore the surrounding area. Plenty of room for my wife and I and our three young children. We hired a Renault and drove to Pisa, Lucca, Florence and even Sienna - but there was lots more to see if we had had more time. But if you want to stay home and read for a day it's a nice place to do that or just drive down to the beach only a few minutes away.' - Phil Ritchie, 2007
Owner profile
Myself with my favorite rabbit, Miss Dickens
About the owner
We love our home and the location was perfect to bring up my son who roamed through the vineyards and up into the hills to explore. We are close to the sea and this was wonderful and at once close to the ancient cities of Lucca and Florence etc. I am a fine artist and although we are in the states right now, we return every year to recapture the happy years we spent on the hill.
Year purchased: 1980's
Why the owner chose a home in this location
I bought it because I fell in love with the area. I love the people and their traditions. I love the mountains and the flat lands which lead to the beautiful Mediterranean sea. At the time, I was carving marble and needed to be near the studios and quarries in this region. Now that I have returned to my painting, the place has become my muse in a different way. This part of Italy has maintained much of their traditions and it is still very much country, yet it is close to Florence and Lucca and even Milano and Rome - so that if I want to go to the museums or just immerse myself in the wonderful cities, I can!
Unique benefits of the property
The benefits you will enjoy while staying at our home are a sense of being far away and safe, yet when you go down the hill, you are a short way to the small towns nearby or the seashore. It is a unique place in the beauty it offers being set in the vineyards and a chance to be in a place where people have kept the land like this for generations.
For booking and further information
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Contact Name:
Fleur Palau
(UNITED STATES) +1 6035819527
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