Lovely House with Stunning View Over the Valley to the Sea
Unique and Inspiring Location Surrounded by Terraces of Olive Groves
Sleeps 5 (2 Bedrms) or 7 (extra bedroom available)
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A beautiful house, covered with purple bougainvillea in the summer months, stands 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 in dining room and living room 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 (can be made up as a double), a bathroom (bath) & 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). The house can be let by the night, minimum of 4 nights.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 7 April 2012 - 4 May 2012 | €130 | 4 | ||
| 5 May 2012 - 25 May 2012 | €150 | 4 | ||
| 26 May 2012 - 22 June 2012 | €170 | 4 | ||
| 23 June 2012 - 13 July 2012 | €220 | 4 | ||
| 14 July 2012 - 24 August 2012 | €275 | 4 | ||
| 25 August 2012 - 7 September 2012 | €220 | 4 | ||
| 8 September 2012 - 28 September 2012 | €170 | 4 | ||
| 29 September 2012 - 12 October 2012 | €150 | 4 | ||
| 13 October 2012 - 31 October 2012 | €140 | 4 |
Changeover day
Flexible, per night bookings - with a minimum stay of 4 nights.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Main bedroom is very spacious with double bed, ensuite washroom.Fantastic view. 2nd bedroom has 3 single beds (2 of these can be made up as a double). Possibility of 3rd bedroom with double or twin bed, bathroom, separate entrance.Please ask for price. |
| Bathrooms: | 1 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: | Comfortably furnished and well decorated living room . The ceiling of this room has handpainted beams, as does the ceiling in the dining room. A large, south facing terrace with panoramic view over the valley 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 possible by request, otherwise we give you clean sheets and towels once a week (for stays longer than 7 nights). There is a cleaning charge of 45 euros payable at the end of stay. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board internet access room fans cot high chair barbecue shared pool |
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Notes on accommodation
We have a local cook who is happy to prepare meals to be warmed up in your house. A sort of 'take away' system. There is a list of possible dishes and she just needs to know the previous day. This is very popular with our guests who love to return from a day's sightseeing or a day on the beach to find dinner ready on the cooker, just waiting to be heated up. Cheaper and not the bother of going out to a restaurant - and no cooking!! A particularly good idea for your first evening. Please ask for our menu.
~Peralta is not suitable for children under 10 years in the summer months due to the quiet atmosphere of the hamlet and the need for peace at the pool area! We advertise Peralta as a quiet and tranquil place, and young children are not usually compatible with this description!! We are happy for children to come in the spring and autumn, when the pool is not in use.
Outside
Shared swimming pool measuring 8 x 3m. La Foresteria's terrace on the first floor (off living room) has comfortable sun chairs for relaxing and enjoying the fabulous view. The covered dining terrace on the ground floor has a barbecue plus table and seating for 8.
Peralta has numerous shady terraces equipped with comfortable sun loungers 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 going north 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.
Golf
18 hole golf course at Forte dei Marmi, 40 minutes away.
Special interest holidays
We host painting courses in May. A studio is available for sculptor. It is possible to organise guided hiking. The guide can walk from Peralta or take a small group by minibus for walking in the nearby hills and mountains.
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 1 1/2 hour drive, and Siena (2 hrs). Lucca is 22km, the beaches are 20/30 mins away. Cinque Terre and Porto Venere take just an hour; Carrara and the marble quarries a bit less. The sculptor's town of Pietrasanta is 20 mins away with many cafes and restaurants. 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
We ask for a deposit in euros via bank transfer. Please go to our website for booking form.
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