La Cima

Terrace

Kitchen

Bedroom 1

Prices Currency Conversion

Rental periods	Price per week (UK Pounds)
October - April	£150
May / June	£250
July / August	£300
September	£250

Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds and euros.
Individual nights for short stays are as follows:
October - April £25 per night
May - June - September £35 per night.
July - August £45 per night.

Changeover day
Changeover days are flexible. Individual nights can be booked if a shorter stay is required.

Accommodation

Notes on accommodation
The woodburning stove and range cooker afford warmth in the winter months. There is an electric heater in each bedroom.
The stone walls help keep the house cool in summer.
The facilities are suitable for children. The terrace outside is secured by railings and a gate.

Amenities/Facilities provided

Outside
The pretty terrace is an ideal spot for sunbathing and alfresco eating. There are folding chairs and a table available, and a small barbecue. Around the corner is chestnut woodland which belongs to the property. From here the views are outstanding.

Coast/Beach
On the Versilian coast the lovely clean and well organised beaches at Viareggio, Torre del Lago and Forte dei Marmi can be reached within an hour by car. There are lots of bars and restaurants to relax in close by.

Skiing
Only an hour away by car is the ski resort at Abetone. This is 1400m above sea level, the highest slopes ascending to 1900m. Over 4 valleys, the slopes exceed 80 kilometres making this the second largest ski area. The area attracts walkers in the summer months.

Travel
The nearest airport is Pisa, less than an hour away from the house by car. Genoa and Bolognia airports are approx. two and a half hours away. Airlines that fly to this area include; Ryanair, Thompsonfly, Easyjet and Jet2. Car hire is recommended and there is also an efficient rail service.
The nearest station is in Fornolli near Bagni di Lucca.

Distances
The spa town of Bagni di Lucca, where the rivers Lima and Serchio meet is only 20 minutes drive away from the village. In the opposite direction, Collodi, the town where Pinocchio was created can be reached in 15 minutes. A visit to the ancient walled city of Lucca requires 40 minutes, and Florence, the capital of Tuscany just an hour. The Abetone ski resort, extending over 4 valleys, also requires an hours travelling by car. In just two hours it is possible to see beautiful Sienna.

Further details
As well as the restaurant and bar in the village, there are shops, a supermarket, banks and places to eat and drink in Bagni di Lucca. This spa town was fashionable in the 19th century when it was visited by Byron, Shelley and Elizabeth Barrett Browning. There is a beautiful outdoor pool with panoramic views, and the spa still functions, offering a range of traditional and modern teatments.

En route to Collodi, you will pass through several small villages, where a bank, a post office and pharmacy can be found. Collodi itself is noted for the 17th century Baroque gardens of the Villa Garzoni where Carlo Lorenzini wrote Pinocchio using Collodi as his pen name. Tribute is paid in the nearby Pinocchio park, a childrens favourite.

Lucca is full of charm and character and it's enchanting gothic and romanesque churches should not be missed. The 11th century walled city of Barga is also worth a visit especially for the summer open air festival.

Florence, the heart of Tuscany and cradle of the Rennaisance is an outstanding city, bursting with spectacular sites. En route you will pass Montecatini Terme, a spa town famous throughout Europe for its elegance and luxury, and Pistoia, the smallest Tuscan province.

There are limitless things to do. You can visit antique markets and vineyards, attend open air festivals and concerts, and sample boundless amounts of art and culture.

Booking notes
A deposit of £100 is required to confirm the booking. £50 of this is a returnable breakage fee. The balance of the payment is required 4 weeks before arrival.

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