Beautiful old farm house in Tuscany, – Home 370031 House
- 3 bedrooms
- 5 sleeps
- min stay varies
Beautiful old farm house in Tuscany, – Home 370031
- House
- 3 bedrooms
- sleeps 5
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Nearest beach 75 mi
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
Located in the hillside village of Granaiola overlooking the town of Bagni di Lucca, La Balconata Guest house offers everything you would expect from a rural retreat. On the edge of the Garfagana national Park its the ideal getaway for anyone wishing to discover this hidden gem in the northern hills of Tuscany. The perfect base for touring by bike or car with walking routes throughout the vicinity as well as a host of other activities locally. The Spa town of Bagni di Lucca with shops, bars and restaurants is a 10 minute drive, with the historic town of Lucca a further 25 minutes. This Traditional stone built farmhouse is set over three floors, Three generous bedrooms on the top floor with two bathrooms, a large lounge area with open fire and ample comfortable seating for all on the ground floor, and large kitchen and dining room on the lower ground floor with access to the gardens and outside seating and patio areas, fantastic views from the balconies and terraced garden.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Twin bed - 1 Full bath, 1 Attached (ensuite)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Stove
- Fridge
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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Booking confirmed |
100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Kevan H.
- Calendar last updated:
- 06 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Italian
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 5 reviews
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“Home from home...in style”
Great hospitality - everything you need in the house - perfect location for exploring the area - great to have a fab restaurant 3 minutes walk away. Particularly enjoyed resting in bedroom, having d… More
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“A very special place”
I'd heard a lot about Tuscany from friends and there's a certain romance about the area which intrigued me for years. La Balconata was not quite what I expected....it was so much better. Most of the scenery we see on the media consists of gently rolling hills of greenery but the area around Bagna Di Luca is much more rugged and interesting frankly. The property has been restored over several years by the owners who purchased the place as it was on the verge of collapse so there's many an interesting story about the renovation and the impressive steel work which rescued the building. For all that it has been renovated it isn't a place you can't relax in. On the contrary, as you walk through the door it instantly feels like home. At least it did to me. It's rustic, quirky, interesting and comfortable. We went as a group of 5 and the three bedrooms are all ful of character and romance. We were given full run of the huge kitchen and spent more of our evenings cooking, eating and drinking in the atmospheric setting. The owners have built a (serious!) pizza oven onto the the side of the property and one evening they treated us to an array of home made pizza which was brilliant. Especially wherne accompanied by local (really cheap!) excellent quality wines which are guarantee NOT to give you a hangover - believe me, they don't, I tried reallly hard to get one!! The star of 'the show' really is the view. You begin to appreciate it as you wind your way down the short hill from the (extremely good) restaurant's car park. But when you walk through the house to the south facing side, the views are astonishing. Apart from wehn it rained heavily (which it did a bit) at all times of day the lush, green, sweeping, forest-covered valley is nothing short of breathtaking and something you cannot tire of. You just can't. As you will have gathered (assuming you're still reading) we really enjoyed the place, the people, the scenery. But when you want a change of scenery you can be in the beautiful walled town of Luca in an hour, at the coast on fabulous beaches, or in 90 minutes you can be in Florence. But for me La Balconata has everything. It wont be everyone's cup of tea I'm sure. It is certainly rustic but in it's own luxurious way. Furthermore, you will find that you're up and down the stairs quite a bit as the kitchen is on the ground floor, the huge lounge (with wood burners - gorgeous!) is on the first floor, and the bedrooms at the top. But if you want to chill out in a glorious setting and not have to do much more than troll down to the excellent local supermarket occasionally, you will do well to find somewhere better. Our next visit can't come soon enough.
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“Fantastic place to stay with magnificent views”
Stayed here for a few days in spring. The owners were lovely and so welcoming after a spectacular drive to the quiet little village above the clouds. The property is well fitted out (quite new) and homely. However, the highlight has to be my memory of sitting on the deck and enjoying the view across the mountains. The ever changing scenery makes it a visual experience to be remembered forever.
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“Absolutely beautiful- the views are unbelievable, and the house and gardens are amazing!”
We stayed with a couple of friends, and the location really does take your breath away. There is a bar / cafe / restaurant about 40 seconds walk from the house, and its really friendly and the food is… More
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“Relaxing stay with beautiful views”
We stayed at La Balconata for 5 days and it was wonderful. The views across the valley were amazing and the area was so beautful and rustic. It was a real getaway from the daily grind. The accomodatio… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Kevan (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Kevan (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Kevan (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Kevan the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Or send Kevan (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Kevan (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kevan (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Kevan (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kevan (the owner) a message.
If Kevan (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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