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Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI!

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI!

Francesca is a lovely fresh, clean and modern 2 bedroom detached property situated in the depths of the Italian countryside.

This spacious private house has been renovated with love and care, and has a well equipped brand new living/kitchen/diner, a luxury bathroom, and two good sized bedrooms (one double, and 2nd bedroom can be double or twin and has 2 children beds).

Whilst furnished in a modern style, there are traditional twists with the odd piece of period furniture, beamed ceilings and internal shutters on the windows.

The overall effect is of a very relaxing airy holiday home…

The private pool is also brand new, and is currently being finished in the garden, where there will also be a BBQ, sunbathing area, relaxing zone, and eating area for dining al fresco. Relaxing rural living!


Further detail:

Enter house into hallway, and on the left to :

Open plan living/kitchen/diner, with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave and washing machine. Comfy seating with double sofabed. TV with DVD player. WIFI. This is a spacious living area with high vaulted beamed ceilings, and windows with great views!

From hallway on the right to:

Two good size double bedrooms (one double, and 2nd bedroom can be double or twin and has 2 children beds)

From hallway ahead to:

Luxury shower room, with good sized shower cubicle, sink, WC and bidet.

Garden:

The garden surrounds the house on 3 sides.

There is a private swimming pool, BBQ, eating area and relaxing area.

This is a brand new to the market, fresh and good value holiday home.

Parking.

The area:
Francesca is situated just 600m from an ancient traditional Italian mountain village which has a bar and shop, which is ideal for essentials and sitting with a drink taking in local life.
The property is also less than 5 minute drive from the larger village of Piazza al Serchio with all facilities including traditional shops, supermarket and Tuesday morning market when the small village really comes alive. There are also some bars, a couple of restaurants a river and a train station for easy exploring.

Whilst in the depths of the countryside, the house is well located for exploring the local market town of Catselnuovo which is a 20 minute drive, the gorgeous and popular mediaeval town of Barga which is a 35 minute drive and the stunning walled mediaeval city of Lucca which is say 1 hour and 10 minutes away. Pisa, with its leaning tower is a 90 minute drive, and one can visit Florence in 2 hours. The famous Wind Caves are a 45 minute drive.
Closer to home there are plenty of little historic villages to visit, many of which have local festas in the summer. There are also the lakes of Gramalazzo, Vagli (with its hidden village submerged by the water) and Pontecosi, and some guests love to swim in the river. Francesca is also ideally located for visiting the local Fortress at Verrucole which is a good afternoon out, with stunning views and some interactive activities for the children. Also close by is the Buffardello tree climbing and zip wire park (ideal for both adults and children of all ages with a variety of runs) where one can take a picnic and spend the entire day in the welcome shade of the forest.
The real beauty of this area is the dramatic mountain scenery, and the hundreds of hilltop villages to explore, endless picnicking opportunities, and the pure peace of a non touristy holiday ......

Property manager

Tuscan-Retreats Ltd - Lorraine/Elena/Mel

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Some pets allowed on request

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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 information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Casciana, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Apuan Alps - 13 min walk
  • Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello - 11 min drive
  • Caves of Equi Terme - 40 min drive
  • Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park - 81 min drive
  • Forte dei Marmi Beach - 103 min drive

Getting around

  • Piazza al Serchio Station - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Albergo Ristorante Il Grotto - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Glamour Cafe SNC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bar SRL - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Il Merendero Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Albergo La Guardia - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI! located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Apuan Alps and within 6 mi (10 km) of Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Verrucole Fortress. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park and Pontecosi Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 22 reviews" "
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9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B., Pershore

Liked: Cleanliness
An oasis of peace with stunning scenery
We had a relaxing,memorable stay enjoying the well-equipped villa which is in a wonderful location for breathtaking views and exploring hilltop villages, local lakes and Lucca. We had everything we needed and for the few food items we wanted there are plenty of local shops a short drive away or the very helpful and friendly bar/shop in Casciana-also great for a beer/wine after a walk/day out. Communication with Francesca was excellent before and during our stay. There are plenty of local walks from the villa, quite a lot of hills involved, however, a car is essential for exploring further afield. We came away feeling totally relaxed and refreshed having explored what must be some of the most beautiful parts of Tuscany. Thank you and we hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing scenery
One of the best family holidays we've had. Location was amazing always something to do
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
CHARMING WITH LOTS OF CHARACTER
Spent a week here in early July and really enjoyed the villa. Children loved the pool and the views from the villa were fantastic. It’s very rural, perfect if you enjoy privacy and quiet, but the nearby village had a shop, a bar, where the locals were the most friendly people. Also close to larger towns/villages with good restaurants and handy train stations which we used to travel to Pisa, the amazing Lucca, Florence and Cinque Terre, saving the amount of time spent on incredibly windy local roads. Francesca was very friendly and helpful with one or two minor problems we had. A lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Dirk D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little house with a great view
we had a fun time exploring the area and relaxing at the house.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Harald W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urlaub 2024
Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig, abseits der Hauptstraße. Da die Schlafzimmer im oberen Bereich an den Dachbalken offen sind, waren die Schlafzimmer sehr laut und man konnte alle Geräusche vom Nachbarzimmer hören. Auch der Lichteinfall war zu stark. Das Bett im hinteren Schlafzimmer war sehr unbequem und laut. Ein entspanntes schlafen war für uns nicht möglich. Leider war das so nicht beschrieben.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emilie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très belles vacances en Toscane!
Nous avons passés de très bonnes vacances dans cette maison au cœur de la Toscane. Nous avons été très bien reçu par notre hôtesse Francesca, la maison et son environnement sont très agréables! Les randonnées nous ont permis de découvrir de superbes paysages.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ruud v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rust met prachtig uitzicht
Prima verblijf als je van rust houdt. Alles is aanwezig. Het is wel een klim om bij het huisje te komen en in het dorpje zelf is weinig te beleven dus je moet er wel op uit. Hemelsbreed zijn de afstanden niet ver maar door de bergwegen duurt het wel langer.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfekt für einen erholsamen, ruhigen (Familien-)Urlaub
Ein wunderbares Häuschen für alle, die im Urlaub gerne für sich sind. Mit Pool, den die Kinder sehr genossen haben und allem, was es für einen erholsamen Urlaub braucht. Der Ort liegt in den Bergen versteckt und man sollte daher schon ca. 40min bis zum nächsten größeren Supermarkt einplanen. Wen das nicht stört, der wird eine wunderbare Auszeit mit einem gigantischen Ausblick ins Bergland haben.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R., Middelburg, The Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and lovely villa
We loved staying at the villa! We had all we needed, the scenery is breathtaking. The pool was cold but very welcoming when it was a hot day. The garden is perfect. The villa is remote, away from it all. But there are a lot of lovely villages to visit. The road to the house is challenging especially when you travel with a big Mercedes Sprinter, but the longer we stayed the more casual it went. We will have beautiful memories of this holiday. The communication was perfect. Thank you Francesca! Ciao x
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soggiorno rilassante a Villa Scorticata
Abbiamo soggiornato per una settimana in questa piacevole Villa. Siamo stati bene. La nostra vacanza si è svolta all’insegna del relax. Lunghe passeggiate, bagni in piscina, barbecue sono state le nostre attività preferite. La casa è bene attrezzata dotata di tutti i e la piscina anche se piccolina ha permesso alle mie figlie adolescenti di non annoiarsi. Vicino a Camporgiano ci sono dei piccoli borghi da visitare. É bellissimo il silenzio interrotto solo dai suoni della natura e la bellissima vista sulla valle. Se devo trovare un lato negativo è la comodità dei letti e dei cuscini, anche se dopo un po’ ci si abitua. Grazie a Francesca, host sempre disponibile e molto cordiale.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to relax
We had a great holiday in this cottage. The landlady is very friendly and helpful and gave us lots of tips for trips and restaurants. The house has great facilities such as pool, air conditioning and WiFi. It is in a very quiet location on the mountain, the nearest small town is a few hundred meters away. We had a very relaxing holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison au top
Nous avons été très bien accueillis et se fut très agréable de rentrer dans cette maison qui est nickel et qui sent bon ! Tout correspond aux photos et elle est également très bien équipée. On pourrait penser que sans clim on ne survivrait pas mais c'est une maison très fraîche. Nous avons séjourné avec un pti garçon de 16 mois qui remu beaucoup ! Et la maison est adaptée pour une surveillance facile et pour que le pti bout puisse bien s'amuser ! Forcément il y a toujours à surveiller, d'autant plus avec la piscine! L hôte et sa petite famille sont au top aussi et présent si besoin. Mon seul point négatif qui peut être vu comme positif pour d autres c'est que c'est un peu trop éloigné de tout. Mais après je viens d'une grande ville... En tout cas vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés. Merci encore à Francesca et sa famille 😉.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöner Urlaub
Sehr schöne Unterkunft mit toller Lage auch optimal für Hund da alles schön eingezäunt ist. Unterkunft sauber und mit allem aufmerksam und liebevoll eingerichtet. Alles da was man für den Urlaub braucht. Sehr nette Vermieterin. Preis/Leistung unschlagbar. Nur zum weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katja S., België

Liked: Cleanliness
Super locatie, rustige omgeving
Ruime charmante woning met alle voorzieningen en toebehoren aanwezig
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Christian S.

Sommerurlaub 2019
Eine schönes kleines Ferienhaus mit großen Räumen. Für den täglichen Bedarf war alles vorhanden. Besonders der Pool hat uns gefallen. Die Nachteile an dieser gegen sind, man benötigt ca 30 Minuten bis in die nächste größere Stadt zum einkaufen. Man ist auf ein gutes gelendetaugliches Auto angewiesen da das Haus sehr abgelegen auf dem Berg liegt. Wer mit kleinen Kindern dort hin geht kann diese gut beschäftigen aber etwas älteren Kindern wird es sehr schnell langweilig da sie nicht die Möglichkeit haben auch mal alleine die gegen zu erkunden. Das im Haus angebotene Fernsehprogramm ist leider nur auf italienisch. Das Wifi ist der Gegend entsprechen, ziemlich schlecht. Die Betten haben sehr geknarrt. Und leider konnten wir die Vermieter nicht kennenlernen. Ansonsten war es alles in allem ein sehr ruhiger und erholsamer Aufenthalt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Arjen W., Zeist, Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice holiday home in the Tuscan mountains
Nice, complete and well-kept house in the mountains near Camporgiano, Lucca. Two large bedrooms and a spacious living room / kitchen. Togetther with a nice swimming pool and sunny terrace make it a wonderful stay. The only disadvantages we can think of; - it is quite remote (you realy need your car / small distances take a long time in this part of Tuscany); -the beds creaked a bit ; - and don't expect too much from the WIFI (stability and speed). But if you want to relax in in a beautiful setting, this is the place to be!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

RACHIDA A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Leuk huis in een rustige omgeving
Leuk huis met alle nodige voorzieningen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anja v.

Ruime, luxueuze villa schitterend gelegen in bergen van Toscane
Ruime kamers welke volledig zijn ingericht, zonnige tuin tot en met 17uur, heerlijke zwembad en entertainment voor onze kinderen van 4 en 6 jaar.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Ineke N.

Mooie uitvalsbasis voor dagtrips
Het huis is zeer ruim. Er zijn twee grote slaapkamers. In de periode dat we er waren was het wel aan de frisse kant qua temperatuur, maar het huis heeft centrale verwarming. Jammer hebben we vanwege dat weer ook geen gebruik gemaakt van het zwembad, maar bij hogere temperaturen zou dat zeer aangenaam zijn. Francisca en haar man zijn zeer behulpzaam en geven ook tips waar je naar toe zou kunnen gaan. Al met al een prima plek om te vertoeven.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2017