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16th-century Tuscan villa with swimming pool, fabulous views, walk to restaurant

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8200 sq m

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.

16th-century Tuscan villa with swimming pool, fabulous views, walk to restaurant

The ancient 16th-century stone Villa Massa stands in panoramic position in the beautiful Tuscan region of Garfagnana, between Lucca and Versilia. It features a private swimming pool, stunning covered terrace and small garden. Free Wi-fi is available in the house.

Set over 3 floors the villa has 3 bedrooms but can accommodate up to 8 people. There are 3 1/2 bathrooms, 2 lounges and a large kitchen.

The villa has been finely renovated respecting its original style and using traditional materials, such as terracotta tiles, stone and wood. It is furnished in period style and with great attention and care to details.

Standing in Massa Sassoroso (850 m above sea level), a typical village of Garfagnana on the side of the Pania di Corfino and close to the Parco Naturale dell`Orecchiella (Orecchiella Natural Park), the villa is the ideal destination for relaxing holidays and at the same time an excellent starting point for visiting cities of art such as Pisa, Lucca and Florence or for spending a day at the sea (56 kilometres away), on the fashionable Versilia Riviera.

Massasassoroso has 2 restaurants within 2kms., as well as a little shop/bar with good coffee. It is the heritage village of the famous Argentinian tango composer Astor Piazzoli.

The villa features a private swimming pool (7.5 x 5.5 m), and a large furnished balcony covered with an arched loggia. The pool opens on May 1, but can be opened earlier by request to the owner. Please ask.

Garfagnana: Garfagnana is 'Hidden Tuscany' at its best. With its stunning scenery it is the best area in Tuscany for walking and outdoor activities. We have close ties with an Outdoor Activities company who offer many international class adventures.

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.

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

There is an excellent pre-arrival shopping service and cooked meal service which we can help you access.

Property manager

Friends of Tuscany Ltd

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Bidet
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Golf 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
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Owner must be informed - €50 per dog

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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Villa Collemandina, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Apuan Alps - 15 min drive
  • Sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe - 20 min drive
  • Val di Luce - 40 min drive
  • Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park - 61 min drive
  • Forte dei Marmi Beach - 90 min drive

Getting around

  • Villetta San Romano Station - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Pozzo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Albergo Ristorante Il Grotto - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar Osteria Leone - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Col D'Arciana - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trend Café - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 16th-century Tuscan villa with swimming pool, fabulous views, walk to restaurant have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 16th-century Tuscan villa with swimming pool, fabulous views, walk to restaurant pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at 16th-century Tuscan villa with swimming pool, fabulous views, walk to restaurant?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 16th-century Tuscan villa with swimming pool, fabulous views, walk to restaurant?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 16th-century Tuscan villa with swimming pool, fabulous views, walk to restaurant located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pontecosi Lake, Ariostesca Castle, and Duomo. Archaeological Museum and Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello are also within 9 mi (15 km).

16th-century Tuscan villa with swimming pool, fabulous views, walk to restaurant Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Danny S.

Prachtig huis, wel wat afgelegen
Prachtig en ruim huis, met schitterende veranda’s en uitzichten. Huis is voorzien van alle faciliteiten incl. ruim privé zwembad. Het ligt wel enigzins afgelegen en parkeren is wel een dingetje. In en uitladen kan bij het huis, maar oermanent parkeren niet. Stijl is heel smaakvol en charmant, maar wat onderhoud kan geen kwaad.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catrin R., Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time
We had multiple changes (due to unforeseen circumstances) in terms of dates and people who stayed at the house and Guilia, the manager was extremely helpful and accommodating. The house is just like the pictures. Amazingly beautiful and located in a spectacular setting. Close to many cool things to do. The lack of parking on site may be an issue for others (it wasn't for us). Other than that, simply perfect!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Earle G., Liverpool, UK

Rural Tuscan Villa
Excellent get away from it all location, beautiful villa, well equipped, pool to keep the kids entertained, we only had 2 days out during the week, we’ve never relaxed so much, Despite some reports we found the beds very comfortable. The owner, Guilia was very accommodating and helpful. An information booklet about the house would be helpful. Overall excellent holiday, one of the best we’ve had
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

Beautiful house in a beautiful location
Guilia was very helpful in providing local information. The property was great for a family of 4 adults & a baby without feeling like you’re living on top of each other due it’s size & layout. Would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

A beautiful location; very quiet and inviting; a great place for family and friends
The property was very well maintained, quiet and perfect for our family getaway. Garfagnana is a quiet location, but close enough to get to shops and tourist destinations. Our new friend, Giulia, made everything quite easy. She was a delight. This home takes you back in time, but has all the modern comforts that you'll need for a fun and memorable stay. We cannot wait for our next trip back to Italy, and hope we can make it back again.

10/10 Excellent

Vicki G.

The property, villa and village were all wonderful!
The owners were helpful and responsive to our questions and needs. Parking was a problem due to the size of our vehicle (9 passenger van) we had an 85 year old woman who could not walk up the hill to the van. A smaller vehicle could drive the narrow streets to get to the villa. The outdoor spaces were beautiful 2 large porches and the pool were where we spent most of our time. I highly recommend this Villa.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2017

6/10 Okay

Michael R.

Nice view, quiet, lovely house and interior,
We enjoed a lot and the house was really nice. Be aware that when you want to do something you need your car. The pool was not yet open and covered by an ugly foil and covered with green water. The garden is seperated from the house by a small street. The double bed was steel and did squeek at ny move. Nevertheless a beautiful place
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

sarah b.

An unforgettable trip!
This house is absolutely amazing! It made the perfect getaway for us traveling with friends and our children. The house is so charming and wonderful, that we ended up requesting to stay an extra day because we did not want to leave. Yes, it is a far drive from all of the major cities, but we found plenty of things to do around the area that were worth exploring! Also the village bar owner Olga created us a menu and served us a 4-5 course meal of local dishes that we found to be something so special. We can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2016

8/10 Good

Peter C., Stroud, Gloucestershire, England

Beautiful holiday villa, very helpful owner, one or two drawbacks.
We had a wonderful week at this property. The setting is stunning, with views out to the Apuan Alps. The swimming pool is clean (and appears to use a non-chlorine purification system). The owner, who lives in the next village, is helpful and thoughtful. We toured some of the many nearby beauty spots, relaxed on the balcony, and swam in the pool. Bliss! One or two points, however. As other reviewers have said, the beds are uncomfortable. The mattresses have a lot of springs and not enough foam! The Owners Direct website says that there is parking. However, it is not at the property but a couple of hundred meters away in the village, with a walk up a steep hill. This was not a problem for us, but other visitors might find it challenging. It would be best if the website could make the position clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Anna I., Stockholm

Tuscan pearl
A fantastic house in beautiful, beautiful Garfagnana. The views, the outside areas, the pool (that was cleaned often), the surroundings, the people in the little village, the lady at the local pub, very good bathrooms, big kitchen and dish- and wash machine. The only thing that didn't meet up with the rest of the experience was the comfort of the beds - not good I´m afraid. And you have to be a good driver to get here...

8/10 Good

magali l.

Very nice but a bit far away from everything
Very nice house, pool... But situated deep in the mountains. It takes 1.5 to 2 hours to get to the sea, 1 hour to Lucca, etc... So very nice if you want to get away from it all, a little bit less if you want to visit cities and do activities...

8/10 Good

AM T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sasso Rosso
We hebben een heerlijk vakantie gehad in een heerlijk huis
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Berend S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good, recommended for a relaxing stay.
A beautiful house with excellent swimming pool. We enjoyed our stay very much. In the village The village there is only a small bar and shop with limited number of products (e.g. bread, water). There is no restaurant in the village.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Frederik R.

Wonderful house, wonderful view!
This house is absolutely fantastic. You will experience instant stress relief when you enter it. There is plenty of space and the pool is fine. Some of the beds are quite lumpy and do not offer a good sleep. And the "garden" is mostly soil. But we can highly recommend this place. We enjoyed a very nice week here.

10/10 Excellent

Henry Vaage I.

Sjarmerende stil
En veldig sjarmerende villa i en liten og hyggelig landsby. Stille og rolig område med en fantastisk utsikt. I landsbyen er det en liten butikk og kafe drevet av en koselig dame - for større utvalg av dagligvarer må du kjøre et lite stykke.