Monte Rotondo, Tuscany Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant - Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

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Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany

Apuan Alps16 min walk
Duomo3 min drive
Isola Santa Lake10 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double

1 Queen Bed

Double

1 Queen Bed

Single

2 Single Beds

Single

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views

"Friends of Tuscany" manage all aspects of your booking with tailored information to get the most from your holiday. We can help to arrange a shopping delivery service for arrival, wine tours, children’s activities, wild swimming spots, festivals, events, and restaurant recommendations based on our personal knowledge of the area after 30 years.

Villa Monte Rotondo is a four bedroomed holiday villa that has been refurbished in time for 2020. The villa is ideal for families or groups of friends who want the privacy and relaxation of a rural setting with a large 12 metre private pool.
The house has a well equipped kitchen and extensive indoor and outdoor dining facilities suitable for a large group. The four bedrooms have new en-suite bathrooms and two have access to a balcony. There is a large sitting room and an additional bathroom as well as a covered patio area outside for shaded dining.

Furnished with a tasteful mix of antique and modern furniture, this house pervades Italian style.

With only a five minute walk to the nearest restaurant, nothing could be more convenient. The restaurant is of a high standard, great value, specialising in local produce and is popular with discerning Italians from all over the region.

We are able to help you organise a pre-arrival shopping and / or a pre-arrival home cooked meal to be delivered to the villa for you.

Mountain biking, hill walking and horse riding are all available locally.

Locally: Castelnuovo, the nearby market town, has many restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets and all other types of shops. There is a tourist information office and a weekly market selling a wide variety of fashion, household goods, flowers, fruit and vegetables. It is only 2kms walk from the villa. There is a train station with trains to Lucca ( to Florence and Pisa ), and Aulla ( near the Cinque Terre )
The nearby medieval villages of Cascio, Eglio and Sassi are really nice and worth exploring, as are many of the other villages in the area.

We give detailed local information and recommendations.

Garfagnana is 'Hidden Tuscany' at its best. With its' stunning scenery it is the best area in Tuscany for walking and outdoor activities.
Friends of Tuscany are the oldest agency in the area, and we have close ties with an Outdoor Activities company who offer many international class adventures.

We can also help you arrange Art classes with a well known artist, excursions to the Cinque Terre, Florence and Lucca, visits to vineyards, historical guided tours to Florence and Lucca, and Italian cooking lessons.

The charming and experienced owner will leave you a "merenda", a large Italian snack meal of excellent local salamies, cheese, preserves, bread and wine.

Follow the Friends of Tuscany Facebook page for offers, information and recommendations on the best events and activities in the area

Property manager

Friends of Tuscany Ltd

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Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Well behaved pets only. Pets must not go in pool

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outdoors

Tourist tax due to the owner on arrival

Heating, if needed, charged as extra

Any damage to a property or its belongings must be replaced or the cash amount given to the owner

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

Located in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ethnographic Museum Don Luigi Pellegrini and Museum of Upper Garfagnana are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa and Pietro Pellegrini Botanical Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Parco Levigliese and Parco del Levigliese. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cave exploring nearby.

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany

What's nearby

Apuan Alps - 16 min walk
Duomo - 3 min drive
Isola Santa Lake - 10 min drive
Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 16 min drive
Forte dei Marmi Beach - 75 min drive

Getting around

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Station - 4 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

L'Aia di Piero - 3 min drive
Ristorante Pizzeria Il Triti - 3 min drive
In Gelateria - 3 min drive
La Rocca - 4 min drive
Teatro Alfieri - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views located?

This family-friendly Castelnuovo di Garfagnana villa is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Apuan Alps, Duomo and Archaeological Museum. Ariostesca Castle and Pontecosi Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Stephen H.

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic and make sure you review location.

Stayed two weeks at Monte Rotondo in September 2022. The converted barn is lovely from the outside, with stunning views over the mountains. Castelnuovo is a nice town to visit with several good restaurants, though it's not safely walkable in the dark. The pool is large and the undercover patio has a table suitable for big parties. Due to our late arrival, we couldn't find a restaurant or shop open to get dinner, but owner Enrico went out of his way at 10:30 at night to find pizza and beer for us, he was also happy to wait for payment until we'd picked up Euros. Inside, the kitchen contains an enormous table, suitable for food preparation and seating for large groups. We enjoyed trips to Bargo and Sassi and there are many hikes with spectacular mountain views in the area. With its many positives, this property does have some drawbacks. Indoor décor is in need of attention, with damp patches on walls and the tile flooring is worn and mildewed in the bathrooms. Most bedrooms are much darker than the photos depict as windows face constant shade. The stairs are very steep and narrow. Be mindful due to the altitude it can can get cold in September bring some warm clothes. The pool pump broke and though a technician arrived promptly, he was unable to repair it which made the pool unusable for the second week. If you intend visiting Cinque Terre beware it is a 2 hour journey each way over difficult mountain roads. We relocated to Levanto for a couple of days to better see Portofino and Cinque Terre. On our return, the hot water wasn't working and a water pump constantly cycled on and off all night. Again, a technician arrived promptly but it was still a long night without hot water for showers etc. Families with young children may consider the steep stairs an issue. A long hard season had left the property in need of a spring clean and basic maintenance. The owners responded promptly to our issues which was helpful.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

17 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic charm and stunning views

The property is typically Tuscan - stone built under a tiled roof - and features a double-height lounge on the first floor. The bedrooms are adequately sized and the showers functional, if quirky! The kitchen is quite dark and has an enormous slate-topped table, stone sink, modern hob/oven, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and fridge. Most of the crockery is random 2s and 4s but fully functional. Outside there is a large covered eating area - with a second fridge, useful for beers! - looking out onto the unheated pool only a few metres away and then out across the amazing views to the Appenines beyond.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Andrew t., Newport

3 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic House with a fantastic view

Great house to rent. Amazing views, outdoor eating space and great communal space inside. Big pool and lots of Garden. Really nice restaurant 5 minutes walk away. Enrico the owner does a great job of ensuring you have fantastic holiday. He cooked for us and arranged to take us out at the end of the holiday to show us some of his favourite places. He really made this trip special. Loads of places to see close by. I can heartily recommend.

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul Edwards

12 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic stay in the mountains

We booked last minute, on a whim, based purely on the photo of the pool with the view of the mountains. What a lucky find! We cannot reccomend it enough. The property and location were even better than the photos suggest. What an amazing way to relax, sat by the pool or floating on the water with such a view down the valley and across to stunning hills and mountains. Inside, the converted building is clean, bright with spacious ground floor kitchen/dining area and huge upstairs living area. However we spent all our waking hours outside by the pool or under shade at the huge outdoor table. It makes a great impression when all the little things you don't want to buy for a week away are supplied like washing liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing machine powder and lots of loo roll! Enrico, the charismatic owner, stealthly ensured the pool is clean each morning before woke and surprised us with little food gifts every so often. He was proud of his property and wanted guests to have the best time possible. Thank you for the welcome pack of food and drink as well. If it helps others booking, the house is about an hour and 15 minutes drive from Pisa airport via Lucca, which is 45 minjutes from the house. The road by the house couldn't be classed as busy, you'll hear the odd honking of Italian drivers at the blind bends but the area I would call quiet and restful. We booked a rental car via the link the owner provided after booking. The price was as good as the cheapest we could find elsewhere but via their link, additional drivers were much cheaper, so worked out well. We went early August, I was worried it would be too cool in the mountains but the weather was clear and very hot. The small town in the valley is 5 minutes drive away and pleasant enough. The little supermarket has almost everything you need and friendly staff to help hapless English tourists. Coffee and croissant breakfasts are cheap and good at various pavement cafes. We chose to eat out at various tiny medievel villages in the area rather than the town for more of an atmosphere. The owner leaves a good list of where to go. One exceptional place is just 4 minutes walk from the property. The pasta with wild boar and the hazelnut ice-cream are out of this world. Again, everyone in this area is very friendly to people who can't speak Italian. It's an area of very few tourists, which is a good thing. All in all - a great property and location.

10/10 Excellent

Sadie R.

30 Jan 2019

Excellent! Nice house with lovely pool

The villa was perfect for us. It is well equipped with a great pool and outside eating area. The pool has a fantastic view. It's 20 minutes walk into town where there are many cafe bars and restaurants and a good market. The restaurant Bonninis is so close we ate there several times. Thank you Giorgio for the great food and wine!