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Peralta's swimming pool
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Living room with large terrace
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A delightful house, covered with purple bougainvillea in the summer months, standing at the end of the cluster of stone houses that form the hamlet of Peralta. The rooms are large with high ceilings and they are very attractively decorated and comfortable. The handpainted beamed ceilings are charming. All rooms and the terrace have stunning, panoramic views over the valley towards the hills and the sea beyond. On three floors: the ground floor has a large dining room with fireplace and covered terrace, ideal for eating out. Kitchen. Shower room / WC. First floor comprises a very comfortable living room with large terrace and panoramic view; a bedroom with 3 single beds (or double), a bathroom (bath) and WC. The top floor has a large double bedroom with ensuite washroom/WC and the same fantastic view. There is the possibility of adding a third double bedroom with ensuite bathroom (shower). This extra room is below the twin bedroom, but with its own entrance.
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Dining Room
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Main bedroom with stunning view
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Rental periods |
Sleeping 5 persons
(2 bedrooms) |
Sleeping 7 persons (3 bedrooms) |
| March, April to 9 May 2008 |
850 euros |
910 euros |
| 10 May - 13 June |
910 euros |
980 euros |
| 14 June - 4 July |
990 euros |
1175 euros |
| 5 -18 July |
1250 euros |
1515 euros |
| 19 July - 29 August |
1570 euros |
2095 euros |
| 30 August - 12 September |
1250 euros |
1515 euros |
| 13 - 27 September |
990 euros |
1170 euros |
| 28 September - 31 October |
850 euros |
910 euros |
Notes on prices
Prices shown are for the property per week in Euros. Booking dates are flexible in March, April and October.
Changeover day
Saturday changeover from end April to end October. Flexible booking dates off season.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
Main bedroom is very spacious with double bed, ensuite washroom (WC and basin). Fantastic view.
2nd bedroom has 3 single beds, or 2 of these can be made up as a double.
Possibility of 3rd bedroom with double bed & ensuite bathroom. Separate entrance. |
| Bathrooms: |
I bathroom has a bath, WC, washbasin. The other bathroom has a shower, WC, washbasin.
The main bedroom has ensuite washroom with WC & washbasin. |
| Kitchen: |
Marble work top. Gas 4 ring cooker with oven. Large fridge/freezer. Washing machine. Dishwasher. |
| Living Rooms: |
Comfortable and well decorated living room with sofa and arm chairs. The ceiling of this room has handpainted beams, as does the ceiling in the dining room. A large, south facing terrace with panoramic view leads from the living room, with sun chairs |
| Other: |
Dining room has a great open fireplace, black and white tiled floor and the ceiling has handpainted beams. The kitchen is directly off this room, and also the covered terrace with barbecue - a delightful spot for meals with a great view. Table seats 8. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Bed linen and towels are included. Beds made up for your arrival. Cleaning is possible by request, otherwise we give you clean sheets and towels once a week (for stays longer than 7 nights). |
Notes on accommodation
Not suitable for children under 10 years.
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
dishwasher |
| washing machine |
iron/ironing board |
room fans |
barbecue |
| shared pool |
Outside
Shared swimming pool measuring 8m x 3m
La Foresteria's living room terrace has comfortable chairs for relaxing and enjoying the fabulous view. The covered dining terrace has a barbecue plus table and seating for 8.
Peralta has numerous terraces equipped with garden furniture for the shared use of the guests.
Coast/Beach
The closest beach is at Viareggio, 15 kilometres away, 25 minutes by car. From there the coast is one long beach more or less up to Lerici and the Cinque Terre peninsular. Beach resorts along this strip include Forte dei Marmi, a favourite holiday place for Florentines.
Special interest holidays
We host painting courses in May.
A one week creative writing course from 19th April 2008.
Please see our website for more information.
Travel
AIRPORTS: Pisa is 35km (45mins). Florence (1 hour). Genoa (1hr40mins). Bologna (2hrs).
Closest railway station is Viareggio (15 km)
Closest ferry: Livorno (1 hour from Peralta)for Corsica, Elba, etc.
Distances
All though Peralta seems secluded,sightseeing is easy with the A12 (Genoa/Livorno) and A11 (Lucca/Florence) motorways only 20 minutes away, making Florence a one hour drive, and Siena (2 hrs)and southern Tuscany an easy day's outing. Lucca is 22km, the beaches are 20/30 mins away. Cinque Terre takes just under an hour, and Carrara and the marble quarries a bit less. Camaiore is only 10 minutes down the hill by car, the closest shops even less.
Further details
The beautiful peaceful hamlet of Peralta has a spectacular setting in the Tuscan hills that rise steeply above the valley of Camaiore. It was restored over a period of thirty years with great love and imagination by international sculptor Fiore de Henriquez. She created a place that is quite unique. Fiore lived and worked in Peralta and one can see her work all through the hamlet. Her sculpture, and the manner in which she has designed and restored Peralta, give it very special character and atmosphere. Surrounded by terraces of olive groves, and with orange and lemon trees, bougainvilliers, jasmin and others covering the stone wall, Peralta seems like paradise. The panoramic views over the valley to the sea beyond are stunning. It is not, however, a place for people seeking accommodation where everything always works perfectly, but for people seeking tranquillity and beauty.
Peralta can offer 6 self catering accommodations of various sizes. There is a large main terrace where it is lovely to sit and enjoy the view and the sunsets and meet others staying in the hamlet. There are great walks through the hills, covered with chestnut trees,and the energetic can follow the many hill trails. Behind Peralta, you can walk up to Mount Prana (over 1000 meters)in about 3 hours. We are situated in the foothills of the Alpi Apuane and the walks through these hills, covered with chestnut trees and olive groves, are numerous. The wild flowers in Spring are a true delight. A favourite walk takes just under an hour and follows the contours on the hills to a neighbouring village where one can have a delicious lunch, or simply a drink. There are many excellent, inexpensive restaurants nearby. One can walk down the hill to a pizzeria where Marco talks English and makes excellent pizzas. If he is not too busy, he will give our guests a lift back up the hill!
Booking notes
Please go to our website for booking form.
25% deposit at time of booking, with the balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrival.
For booking and further information
Kate & Dinah
Tel: (Italy) + 39 0584 951 230
Mob: (if urgent) + 39 338 380 7016
Email: Click here
Owners Website: Click here
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