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Friends of Tuscany 5 bedroomed villa with private pool and Wi-Fi

Relax with friends or family amidst Tuscan tranquility with its breathtaking scenery. Enjoy walking adventures through Hidden Tuscany at its best.

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Exterior
Exterior
Flat-screen TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Friends of Tuscany 5 bedroomed villa with private pool and Wi-Fi

This bright spacious detached family home, with lovely mature garden, large pool (13 x 6m) and stunning views.

As well as all the comforts and conveniences you would expect from a quality Tuscan holiday home there is also a fully equipped outdoor kitchen and BBQ and large lawn play area.

Sleeping 8 (+1) with its 2 double bedrooms, a twin bedroom and 2 single bedrooms. One of the single bedrooms has a pull out bed. There are also 3 bathrooms, one of which is en-suite with a spa bath.

This house is very well designed for comfort and relaxation and has a well equipped spacious kitchen, large lounge/dining room, further relaxing space and good sized bathrooms. There's comfortable furniture, polished wooden floors, excellent WI-FI internet access and table tennis.

The villa has a well- kept beautiful mature garden with different areas to saviour the stunning views. There are good sun loungers and outdoor furniture, an outdoor kitchen with a wood burning oven, BBQ, a 'cantina' style covered eating area with a little kitchen music system, and large gated pool with a paved solarium area which receives the sun all day. There is also a table tennis and table football.

Pool opens May 1st.

Perfect for families, there is a grass area with football goals and table tennis table.

The wi-fi is very good, reaching every room and outdoors.

It would also be perfect for a group of friends sharing a tranquil setting with truly lovely views and the wonderful garden space.

The location couldn’t be better with a 20 minute walk from a good restaurant, and less than a 10 minute drive into the market town of Castelnuovo, which has many restaurants and cafe bars, and an impressive variety of shops.

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 offer Art classes with a well known artist, excursions to the Cinque Terre, Florence and Lucca, visits to vineyards, historical guided tours and Italian cooking lessons.

Friends of Tuscany can help you arrange a pre-arrival shopping service, and also a prepared Tuscan meal for your arrival.

PLEASE NOTE THERE IS NO JACUZZI AT THIS PROPERTY

Property manager

Friends of Tuscany Ltd

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Fence around the pool
  • Sun loungers
  • Hot tub
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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About the neighborhood

Map
Castelnuovo di garfagnana LU, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Duomo - 7 min drive
  • Isola Santa Lake - 14 min drive
  • Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 18 min drive
  • Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa - 29 min drive
  • Forte dei Marmi Beach - 81 min drive

Getting around

  • Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Station - 8 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪L'Aia di Piero - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Il Triti - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪In Gelateria - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Rocca - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Teatro Alfieri - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Friends of Tuscany 5 bedroomed villa with private pool and Wi-Fi have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Friends of Tuscany 5 bedroomed villa with private pool and Wi-Fi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Friends of Tuscany 5 bedroomed villa with private pool and Wi-Fi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friends of Tuscany 5 bedroomed villa with private pool and Wi-Fi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Friends of Tuscany 5 bedroomed villa with private pool and Wi-Fi located?

This family-friendly Castelnuovo di Garfagnana villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Duomo, Archaeological Museum and Apuan Alps. Ariostesca Castle is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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Friends of Tuscany 5 bedroomed villa with private pool and Wi-Fi Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 36 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Johanna W., Allerød

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
A stay with friends
Our stay was great. The view is spectacular, We had some problem with the pool, everyone got an allergic reaction from the water. The Tv didn't work either. Half of the electric lights didnt work and the refrigerator was to small for 9 people, so we unfortunately needed to go to the marked everyday. But overall we had a great stay and the host was very nice😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Sylva E.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
wir waren enttäuscht
Im haus war die Heizung deckt, bei 8 Grad kein schöner Aufenthalt. Die Schränke waren teilweise verschimmelt innen und viele Lampen waren defekt/ Kaputt. Das Geschirr im Schrank war teilweise schmutzig und der Holzkochlöffel verschimmelt. Das Wasser war lauwarm. Die Vermieterin teilte uns mit, dass nach unserem Urlaub, da Haus sowieso verkauft wird. Durch die Agentur bekamen wir schnell ein neues Ferienhaus.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damien L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Semaine sympa dans un beau coin d'Italie
Piscine, balade en ville, lucca et pise pas loin, tout cela avec du vin d'Asti Italian way of life 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

valérie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très belles vacances!!
Très belle vue avec une splendide terrasse et un four à pizza qui fonctionne à merveilles!! la piscine est super propre, la propriétaire vient tous les matins très tôt la nettoyer .... belle expérience
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Samlet bedømmelse
Dejlig hus, smukt område, suverænt ophold
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Urlaub
Super Urlaub
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Elke

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Traumhafte Aussenanlage
Das Haus ist in die Jahre gekommen. Leider waren die Betten durchgelegen. Ein Schlafzimmer hat kein Fenster. Allerdings ist die Aussenanlage traumhaft. Der Pool ist toll und wird regelmäßig von der sehr netten Besitzerin gereinigt. Die Besitzerin hat uns bei Fragen immer sofort weiter geholfen.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominika S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Haus
Sehr schönes Haus für den Aufenthalt mit Freunden und Familie. Es gibt ausreichend Platz für jeden. Das Objekt war sehr sauber. Die Hauseigentümerin ist sehr nett und steht jederzeit für Fragen zur Verfügung…
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Cornelis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Prima, maar gedateerd
Locatie met zwembad top, maar (huis) wel gedateerd, de twee-persoonskamers waren prima, daarentegen de eenpersoonsbedden/slaapkamers waren ondermaats, daarentegen goede service vanuit de hospice, het buitenverblijf was perfect.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

bruno a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très agréable séjour
Propriété idéale pour se reposer avec une vue magnifique et au calme Prestation de qualité Voiture indispensable dans cette région montagneuse
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Carsten L.

Liked: Check-in
feriehus
Beliggenhed vanskelig og isoleret, men ønsker man fred og ro og egen have, pool mm er det godt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

federica p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Villa meravigliosa, spazi vivibili e attrezzati, camere strettine per 8 adulti
il nostro soggiorno a Villa Cavani è stato delizioso! abbiamo sfruttato la piscina , gli spazi esterni e la cucina. Purtroppo ci siamo dovuti adattare un pochino per le camere poichè la capienza dichiarata di 8 adulti è un po' eccessiva. (la camera "doppia" al piano di sopra è davvero piccolina per poterci stare in 2 con due letti. e una camera singola al piano terra è senza finestre. un po' angusta) la proprietaria ci ha fornito anche una culla e un seggiolone, indispensabili per il nostro bimbo. La cucina è fornitissima e la garfagnana è un posto incantevole. consigliatissimo per soggiorni rilassanti (max 6 adulti!) grazie Alessandra per i consigli e l'ospitalità
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mirjam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nettes Haus mit super Pool in den Bergen
Schöne Lage in den Bergen. Super Pool mit Blick. Outdoorküche mit funktionierendem Pizzaofen und sehr nette Erklärung der Vermieter wie’s geht. Vermieter insgesamt super nett. Haus etwas In die Jahre gekommen, aber alles bestens. Küche gut eingerichtet. Für 9 Personen Bettensituation nicht ideal. Alles bis 8 Personen gut machbar.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Isabel K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schönes Haus - Traumhafter Pool
Alles in allem ein schönes Haus, allerdings etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Außenanlagen traumhaft. Pool, Garten und Außenküche sind top. Die Lage ist sehr einsam und man braucht für alles ein Auto.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Peter F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toller Pool, tolle Lage
Wir haben eine sehr erholsame Woche in der Toskana verbracht. Die Vermieter waren freundlich und hilfsbereit. Das Anwesen ist gepflegt, der Pool wirklich schön. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet. Die Bäder sowie einige Möbel sind etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Der Gesamteindruck ist jedoch positiv. Im ersten Stock befinden sich zwei schöne Schlafzimmer (2 Doppelbetten), die weiteren Schlafzimmer (mit Bad im EG) sind eher nur bedingt zu empfehlen, wurden von uns jedoch auch nicht benötigt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great relaxation in a fabulous location
We had a fabulous three weeks at Villa Cavani. The location and views were stunning and we absolutely loved the pool (which was amazing), outside kitchen and outside eating area. We had great fun making our own pizzas and ate outside every evening. The villa was well equipped in the main (enough crockery for a party!)- although an electic kettle would have been great! Although there are five bedrooms there are only really three 'proper' rooms. Two fabulous doubles and a single upstairs. This does have a pull out bed but it doesn't really fit the room! Downstairs is a room with a sofa bed (very uncomfortable) and a single - when the sofa bed is out the room is totally full! The other room is very hot and not really for an adult. Probably the house is more suited for two families with young children rather than nine adults! The owner was lovely and although she didn't speak English her son did so we managed to be understand each other and even get the vet booked for our dogs. Trattoria Bonini, at the bottom of the hill was fabulous - great food, great value - we ate there four times. Also would recommend Vecchio Mulion in Castelnuovo - not a restaurant but deli with tastings! Overall, we had a great three weeks - an escape from UK in the middle of COVID. We loved the peace, the food, the wine, the walking, the swimming and views - Villa Cavani suited us well!
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Guido D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Fuori dalla folla, magnifico panorama
Proprietaria gentilissima e disponibile ad ogni nostra richiesta. Cucina con tutti gli accessori possibili. Biancheria da bagno ricchissima. Piscina favolosa. Ritornerai Guido Droghetti
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Duy Khang T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location for larger groups
The location is very nice. We used the outdoor area very often, especially the pool. Our personal highlight was the outdoor kitchen where we could bake our own pizza. Unfortunately the jacuzzi didn‘t work properly (temperature regulation was broken). The landlord is a very nice person and tried to be as helpful as she can be in any situation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Markus G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr schönes Objekt mit beeindruckender Aussicht
Das Haus ist wie hier beschrieben. Alle Haushaltsdinge sind in ausreichender Menge vorhanden. Der Grillplatz ist sehr großzügig und man kann nach Herzenslust backen und grillen. Der Pool ist sehr groß und man genießt eine sensationelle Aussicht. Zusätzlich ist ein Whirlpool vorhanden, der abends schön warm ist. Nicht zu vergessen der Essplatz, der Überdacht viel Platz bietet. Insgesamt macht alles einen sauberen und gepflegten Eindruck. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und die Übergaben haben problemlos funktioniert. Wir würden das Haus jederzeit wieder buchen und können es uneingeschränkt empfehlen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Günther S.

Nicht bezugsfertig und total verdreckt
Wir durften nach vorheriger Absprache gegen 10 Uhr anreisen,das wurde 4 Wochen vorher angegeben. Als wir ankamen waren Handwerker im Haus, es war eiskalt und dreckig überall. Die Außenanlagen waren absolut nicht auf Gäste eingestellt,geschweige von dem Pool und Whirlpool. Tote Kakerlaken begrüßten uns ,alles verwildert und nicht einladend. Die Bettdecken hatten diverse Flecken, im Bad war schwarzer Schimmel 😑 die Besitzerin sagte nur wir kommen ja früh....selbst um 16 Uhr wäre da nichts fertig...sry wenn 5 Wochen bzw 5 Monate vorher gebucht nicht ausreichen um ein Haus bewohnbar zu machen....Wir sind also nicht eingezogen...zwei Kinder in ein mit schimmelbefall versehendes Haus zu ziehen konnte ich nicht verantworten. Auch mein Hund wäre normal nicht erlaubt, was ich sehr komisch fand, da laut Buchung und Rezessionen Hunde erlaubt waren. Wir mussten dann fahren und haben in Hotels gewohnt...alle mitgebrachten frischen Speisen und Lebensmitteln mussten wir leider entsorgen dann...nie wieder !!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Hilary E.

A magical location with a warm welcome
We arrived at short notice and the family made us feel welcome and that nothing was too much trouble. The facilities at the house were excellent: clean and generally well maintained. We especially enjoyed the outdoor room which meant we could eat outside every night. The local restaurant was amazing with outstanding food and service. They kindly arranged a taxi for us on our last night which let us sample even more of their excellent wines. There is a super fish restaurant near Conad in Castelnuovo as well as super places to eat ices and cakes in the town. , A great place to stay. We also want to thank Friends of Tuscany who were brilliant with exceptional service and support.

10/10 Excellent

Rudolf G.

Sehr schöne Lage
Wir waren hier für 3 Wochen und hatten super Wetter. Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet. Einfacher Standard aber alles sauber. Der Pool ist wirklich toll mit Blick in die Berge. Holzbackofen und Grillplatz sind ausgezeichnet. Die Vermieterin ist super nett und hilfsbereit. Restaurant ist in der Nähe mit guter Küche. Einkaufsmöglichenkeiten sind gut. Pisa, Lucca oder Florenz sind gut erreichbar. Golfplatz in Castelnuovo nicht empfehlenswert. Gesamteindruck ist wirklich gut.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Jen W.

It’s a nice place to stay
We stayed for a week, it was a nice enough place to stay and we enjoyed the outside areas very much, it just lacked the “little things” like extra toilet roll, bin bags, and other little things we had to buy, after spending so much on renting it would be nice to have all bases covered, nice peaceful area with supermarkets around 15mins drive both ways, the pool was nice although the jacuzzi is old and the water was/got grimy really quickly and whilst the pool was cleaned mid visit the jacuzzi was not, the jacuzzi bath (master bedroom) was awful, we filled the bath In anticipation of a lovely relaxing night, turned on the jets and what came out was black tar like gunk, I had to run it through 3-4times before I risked using it again, all the kitchen equipment was there and then some! The outdoor coking areas were great, unfortunately the table football (one of the things which prompted us to book, as we had 3 teens with us) was gone, we later saw it in the bushes, broken, the table tennis table was ok but we couldn’t find balls in the local shops so used the ones they had at the villa but they weren’t great, so take your own ping pong balls, all in all we loved our stay but the things we expected, were missing and that let it down a little for us, be sure to take lots of sun cream and some pool floats, we spent all our time beside or in the pool. Also take your own hair dryer, there were two I found one didn’t work at all and the other, wall mounted, was so slow it took forever to dry my short hair. Would we go again? I don’t think so. But we do love the idea of a villa, Enjoy your stay and relax, we definitely did!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amélie S.

Toller Urlaub
Wir können das Ferienhaus uneingeschränkt empfehlen. Es ist gut ausgestattet, der Pool grandios. Wir waren 8 Leute und hatten genügend Platz. Alessandra ist eine sehr herzliche Gastgeberin und hat sich immer schnell gekümmert wenn mal was war. Es war alles sauber und wohnlich. Die Küche ist wirklich toll und wir haben viel gekocht, der Kühlschrank ist auch für große Einkäufe geeignet. Kleine Kritikpunkte: der Jacuzzi wurde leider erst in unserer zweiten Woche repariert und konnte so in unserer ersten Woche nicht benutzt werden (obwohl wir direkt bemängelt hatten). Die Bäder sind etwas feucht und im Haus sind ein paar Schimmelstellen zu finden; das lässt sich bei dem Klima wohl kaum vermeiden. Etwas ungeschickt war die Kommunikation: wir wurden nur nach Wechsel der Bettwäsche gefragt, worauf wir verzichteten. Dass wir nach einer Woche frische Handtücher erhalten würden, wussten wir nicht. So haben wir zwischendurch eben gewaschen, was nicht so schlimm ist. Fazit: insgesamt ein toller Urlaub, auch von der Lage her würde ich das Haus jederzeit empfehlen. Wir hatten eine gute Zeit!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Beautiful!
Gorgeous view, comfortable bed, lovely owner....
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017