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Morning View of Ceserano
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Ceserano has been a wine village for centuries
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La Bella Vista is a classic Tuscany house completely made of stone located in the heart of Lunigiana, close to 3 airports served by RyanAir. The thick walls and tile and terrazzo floors keep the interior cool in summer and warm in winter. The accommodation consists of entrance foyer, kitchen, sitting room and dining room on the ground floor; three bedrooms (one with balcony), and bath on the first floor; bath (with power shower) and laundry room on the lower floor as well as a terrace and patio. The house, which has central heating and is available year-round, sleeps six and is comfortably furnished. Mountains, valleys and streams surround the area and the elegant beaches of Versilia (Forte dei Marmi, Viareggio) and the Italian Riviera, (Cinque Terre, Portofino) are less than an hour's drive away. Our very special swimming pool has recently been installed on the terraces next to the house. Comfortable mountain walks begin from the village.
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The Dining Area with views of the Fivizzano Valley
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Charming beach at St Terenzo al Mare (30 mins)
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Rental periods |
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| May / June |
£700 |
| July /August |
£800 |
| September / October |
£700 |
| Other periods |
By request |
Notes on prices
Prices are for the property per week in UK pounds.
Changeover day
Arrival and departure is usually on Saturday, but this can be negotiated if bookings allow.
| Accommodation |
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| Bedrooms: |
The main bedroom has a king size bed; the second bedroom has two large single beds and balcony with an amazing view of the Appenines; the third bedroom has sturdy adult-size bunk-beds. All of the rooms have fantastic views of the mountains. |
| Bathrooms: |
Bathroom on the first floor has bath/shower, basin, wc and bidet and the bathroom on the lower floor has a power shower, basin and wc. Both are fully tiled, floor and walls. |
| Kitchen: |
The kitchen is fully-equipped and is separate from the dining room. Large windows provide much natural light in both these rooms. The dining room opens onto the terrace, always sunny and faces the Apuane Mountains. A large window has views to the valley. |
| Utility Room: |
The utility room has a clothes washer and dryer for use by tenants and the terrace has a clothes line for quick drying in the Tudscan sun. |
| Living Rooms: |
The living room is comfortably furnished with TV, VCR, DVD player and stereo. Files containing maps, time-tables, reading lists, excursions, suggestions for walks and most important, the names of favourite local restaurants has been organised for tenants. |
| Other: |
There is a fully-equipped laundry room with clothes washer and dryer as well as facilities for hanging washed clothes in the sunshine. Sunloungers with cushions are provided and the terrace has a table, chairs and sun umbrella. |
Cleaning/towels/
linen/maid service: |
Bed linen and towels are included in the rental. The property is cleaned weekly. Large beach towels are not provided. |
Notes on accommodation
Information containing maps, time-tables, a reading list, possible excursions, suggestions for walks and most important, the names of favourite local restaurants have been organised by the owners for tenants’ convenience. The local restaurants are proud of cuisine of the region, known as Lunigiana, which is healthy, delicious and inexpensive. Parking is just three minutes from the house.
| Amenities/Facilities provided |
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| hob/stove |
oven |
fridge/freezer |
microwave |
| washing machine |
tumble dryer |
iron/ironing board |
satellite tv |
| central heating |
pool heating |
shared pool |
Outside
The front terrace faces the mountains, and is always bathed in sunlight. Several lounge lounge chairs are available to take advantage of this glorious feature of the Italian climate.
A swimming pool with special characteristics has been installed (2008) Though the pool is small, it has a continuous water stream with allows for extended swimming exercise and, of course, cooling off. The pool is shared only with the owners who live next door.
Coast/Beach
Lerici is a seaside town with lovely cafes and restaurants which line the port. From here it's possible to take a daily boat to PortoVenere, the Cinque Terre and all the way to Portofino. Forte dei Marmi, a very fashionable seaside resort, and other beaches on the Versilia Coast can be visited using the autostrade in just 40 minutes from Ceserano. The Cinque Terre is an easy excursion by car or train, less than an hour away. A daily train allows for a pleasant day in Florence without driving.
Special interest holidays
Carrara : World famous for its white marble, the 300 or so quarries near the town date to Roman times, making this the oldest industrial site in the world in continuous use. In Carrara itself there are numerous showrooms and workshops, where the marble is cut into sheets or sculpted into statues and ornaments. Visitors are welcome.
Parco Naturale Delle Alpi Apuane : This mountainous area nearby Carrara was designated a nature reserve in 1985. Monte Pisanino, the highest peak in this region at 1,945 m (6,320 ft), stands above Lago di Vagli, an artificial lake covering the drowned village of Fabbrica. Nearby are the ancient villages of Vagli di Sotto and Vagli di Sopra as well as many other interesting sights to see.
Florence : If you wish to have a full day visit to Florence, there is a train leaving Aulla station at 06.27 in the morning and arriving in Florence Santa Maria Novella station at 9am. It returns at 6pm to Aulla where one can park the car.
Travel
Getting There . . . Ceserano sits in the centre of a triangle, equidistant from the region's 3 airports: Pisa, Genoa and Parma . . . each within an hour's drive. These airports are served by the low fares airline, so there is always a practical choice. Car hire is necessary for good connections and each of these airports offer reasonable rates.
Distances
Cinque Terre The fine small fishing villages on the Ligurian coast, only a 40 minute drive from Ceserano. Well known for their simple beauty, absence of motor traffic and precious family - run restaurants. A wonderful hike with a view out over the sea can be made from one Cinque Terre village to the next through the terraced vineyards which produce a wine famous throughout Italy.
St. Terenzo al Mare is the lovely quiet seaside town just next to Lerici. Only 25 minutes from Ceserano.
Further details
Ceserano has a post office, grocery store and cafe. Only 10 minutes away in Pallerone is a bakery, a bank with ATM and an excellent supermarket. The quality of the cuisine in local restaurants of Lunigiana and the low prices astound visitors. A good 3 course lunch with wine can be had for 10 euros (about GBP 7.00). Try the owner's recommendations.
Booking notes
To make a reservation, a £100 (or equivalent) deposit is necessary and final balance is due 8 weeks before arrival. Payment can be made by cheque or electronic transfer.
Guest comments
We are in love with Ceserano and the entire area. The beauty, the peace, and the warmth of the people . . . we will never forget.
Thomas & Alexandra, Gloucester, Mass USA
Lerici and the boat ride to the Cinque Terre; the outdoor markets in Aulla and Fivizzano; the marble caves at Carrara; and the unforgettable Medieval Fayre at Filetto . . . love, love, love from Laurie & Michael & family. (Bristol, UK)
Thank you. We found a week of heaven, and our favourite people, the Italians. The view, the food, the wine, the village, a trip to Florence and finally . . . the seaside. Every sense tantalised. You are blessed here, thanks for sharing. The Lewis Family, Luxembourg.
We feel honoured to have enjoyed a glorious week of activities and relaxation here in 'La Bella Vista'. In our opinion, Ceserano is the best and we will get our dates sorted for next year as soon as we get back to London (sigh). The Miller Family, London NW6
For booking and further information
Joe McEvoy
Mob: (UK) + 44 (0)7850 957 611
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