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10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
17 Jul 2017
The Perfect Retreat
It's always a bit of a gamble when you book a property as to whether it will be what you hope for and whether it will be as described.
This lovely rustic cottage was everything we had hoped for with its large private garden, quiet woodland surroundings and magnificent views of the mountains. If we had wanted to, we could have simply chilled out all week and been very happy.
However, with the help and advice of the charming host Emilio, we decided to explore the surrounding countryside. Camaiore is a charming and lively village 10 minutes walk away, great for a coffee and pastry or a pizza. Lucca is a 30 minute drive through lovely countryside, a must see. There are other beautiful areas within easy reach which we visited, cinque Terra, Castelnuevo with its market, (the drive up the River Serchio valley is stunning) . Or if you prefer something more lively, Viareggio is a 15 minute drive away.
We did all this and still found time to sit in the garden drinking local wine and eating local cheeses and meats.
If you are lucky, as darkness falls you will see fireflies dancing around in the garden and a variety of birds and butterflies from the comfort of your sun lounger.
Emilio is the perfect host and a lovely man.
This was a place we shall definitely return to
Peter B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017