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Front yard - detail
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View of our house from above
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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 10 minutes away.
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First bedroom
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The kitchen
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Rental periods |
Price per week |
Price per month |
| April / May 2007 |
500 euros |
1800 euros |
| June 2007 |
600 euros |
1800 euros |
| July 2007 |
700 euros |
2000 euros |
| August 2007 |
600 euros |
2000 euros |
| September 2007 |
600 euros |
1800 euros |
| October 2007 |
500 euros |
1800 euros |
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 2 weeks or more. We are flexible on date of arrival and departure.
| Accommodation |
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| 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. |
Notes on accommodation
Heating costs would be extra. The house is suitable for children. No smoking please! Pets are not allowed.
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| oven |
fridge/freezer |
washing machine |
tv |
| central heating |
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.
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.
Golf
The Versilia Golf Club is located 12 minutes distance with 18 holes and opened in 1990. There is a Clubhouse, restaurant and pool, pro shop and dri range. Versilia Gold Club, via Sipe 100, Pietrasanta, (LU) Tel: 0584 752272 e-mail: info@versiliagolf.com or golf@versiliagolf.com
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 vedgetable 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 charachter. 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. A retainer will be required which will be returned in full upon inspection of the property.
Guest comments
"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at the house and hope to return!" Pru Grand
"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 Renualt Megane 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
For booking and further information
Fleur Palau
Tel: 001 603 569-3158
Email: Click here
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