Tuscan Villa with Private Pool and stunning views sleeping up to 12 people

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6 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 11200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Prunecchio, Tuscany

Sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe11 min drive
Apuan Alps16 min drive
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park58 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)100 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Villa Prunecchio is a restored farmhouse perched above the Garfagnana valley in the province of Lucca, with southern aspect and stunning views of the surrounding mountains. Situated in the tiny hamlet of Prunecchio and just a 20-minute walk to the village of Chiozza, the house is a haven for those in search of peace and tranquility in a gorgeous Tuscan setting. Several walking routes from the house will take you along ancient mule tracks to medieval bridges and villages, through chestnut forests and way-marked trails. The 10X5 metre private pool has a shallow area for young children and comes equipped with large built barbecue, worktop, sink and shaded pergola. The cities of Lucca ( 1 hour) Pisa (1.5 hours) and even Florence (2 hours) are all within a day-trip, and the medieval towns of Sillico, Castiglione, Pieve Fosciana, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana and San Pelegrino are all within a 20-minute drive.

Property manager

Colm Breathnach

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

This property uses solar energy

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castiglione di Garfagnana

Located in Castiglione di Garfagnana, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Orecchiella Park and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Parco Levigliese. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting, cave exploring and hiking.

Prunecchio, Tuscany

What's nearby

Sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe - 11 min drive
Duomo - 15 min drive
Apuan Alps - 16 min drive
Verrucole Fortress - 23 min drive
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park - 58 min drive

Getting around

Camporgiano Poggio Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

Il Pozzo - 10 min drive
L'Aia di Piero - 14 min drive
Ristorante Pizzeria Il Triti - 14 min drive
La Rocca - 16 min drive
Teatro Alfieri - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tuscan Villa with Private Pool and stunning views sleeping up to 12 people pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Tuscan Villa with Private Pool and stunning views sleeping up to 12 people?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tuscan Villa with Private Pool and stunning views sleeping up to 12 people?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tuscan Villa with Private Pool and stunning views sleeping up to 12 people located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe, Pontecosi Lake and Apuan Alps. Ethnographic Museum Don Luigi Pellegrini and Ariostesca Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).

8.6

Excellent

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6.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan L., Scotland

15 Jul 2023

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

Beautiful rustic setting.

Unbelievably stunning setting. You will need to be a confident driver to manage the roads up to the house as the roads are steep and winding as you would expect in Tuscany. The smell of Jasmine and the natural peaceful surrounding beauty is amazing. We used the pool everyday and enjoyed a bbq too. We loved the little lizards, flamboyant butterflies and stargazing at night. There is a great cafe about 29 minutes walking up the hill with a lovely atmosphere and a small local shop to get essentials from. Lots of lovely memories, thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Sue A.

13 Jul 2015

Fantastic setting, spacious property

A comfortable family home with plenty of space inside and outside. Lovely pool and great barbecue area. Trampoline and table tennis welcome extras. Pizzeria in the nearby village serves very good food but check opening hours as only open weekend evenings in June. Property managers friendly and helpful. Amazing thunderstorms while we were there but plenty of sunshine too. We were a party of 5 adults and we all had a great time. Be warned of steep steps leading from the car parking area to the property and the directions given are not very detailed but we found it in the end! The kitchen is well equipped but could do with a little updating in places. Everything else was great.

8/10 Good

Sonia G.

21 Aug 2023

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

Bon séjour

Nous avons apprécié notre séjour. Très beau paysage, très calme, reposant, isolé. Colm nous a bien indiqué ce que nous pouvions faire aux alentours, bonne communication.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice S.

27 Jul 2023

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

Week end nella natura

La casa di Colm è il posto ideale per immergersi nella natura e nella quiete della Garfagnana. Splendida piscina con vista, ampi spazi esterni e un bel casolare dal sapore tipicamente toscano. Host presente e disponibile x tutte le nostre richieste. Consigliatissimo!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lucia D.

2 Jul 2023

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Urlaub mit Freunden, Kindern und Hunden

Wir waren insgesamt 7 Personen- 4 Erwachsene, 3 Kinder und 2 Hunde. Unsere Urlaubswoche haben wir sehr genossen, obwohl wir etwas Pech mit dem Wetter und einige Stromausfälle hatten. Colm ist sehr gastfreundlich, hat uns aus seinem selbst hergestelltem Kastanienmehl leckere Pancakes gemacht und war sofort zur Stelle, als wir Probleme mit dem Strom hatten. Es ist ein sehr schönes Haus mit einem atemberaubendem Blick über das Tal. Die Kinder hatten jede Menge Spaß im Pool und im Trampolin. Die Pizzeria in La Chiozza ist sehr zu empfehlen. Die Beleuchtung im Haus, v.a. im Bad und Esszimmer ist für verregnete Tage/ Abende etwas zu dunkel- wir hatten es aber auf jeden Fall mit dem schönen Wamslerherd sehr gemütlich. Vielen Dank Colm!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Colm Breathnach

We came across Prunecchio while on a hike in 2001. The villa was in ruins and it took several years to restore, we then moved into the house with our four young children who grew up here. The boys, now adults, still live in the villa during the wintertime. Colm has now turned his attention to creating an eco-camp site in the forests below the villas (well hidden and distant from Prunecchio) - do take time to come and visit us - we are five minutes down the road on the walking route to Castiglione.
The picture shows Colm and Dasha, a volunteer from Russia, upon completion of art-work in the barn nearby.

Why they chose this property

Prunecchio is a hamlet back in time where the land is still tended with old world tools and instruments. This place has to be seen and felt to be believed. The view and sunny aspect are magnificent but it is only after a while you tune into the various sounds and sights the immediate vicinity has to offer: crickets, wild boar, deer, cuckoos, owls, woodpeckers, spades, axes, scythes etc. Cars cannot come down to the hamlet which makes it stand apart in its old worldliness

What makes this property unique

Prunecchio is set back in time and has the feel of being isolated and private, whilst at the same time being part of an ancient hamlet and wonderful elderly neighbours who always have time to chat and advise on old techniques of cultivation, building, folklore etc.
You can also walk to both Chiozza and stunning Castilgione di Garfagnana, winner of the Borghi piu belli della Toscana award (most beautiful small town in Tuscany).