Costola, private pool, stunning mountain views. Chef on request. – Home 1657376 Villa
- 11 bedrooms
- 30 sleeps
- min stay varies
Costola, private pool, stunning mountain views. Chef on request. – Home 1657376
- Villa
- 11 bedrooms
- sleeps 30
- min stay varies
Key Info
- Swimming pool
- Child Friendly
- Car essential
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from manager
Description
Ideal for large groups & celebrations including weddings, and peacefully located, this beautifully converted monastery built in the 1400s and the newer detached barn are et in the most wonderful position, in the heart of a v. sleepy & peaceful tiny hamlet/village with privacy, peace, mountain views & 15 hectares of land - olive groves, chestnut woods etc.
Together (and both included in the price) the properties accommodate
Monastery: 14 + 12, - 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5 kitchen/living rooms.
Barn: 8 +4n - split into 2 apartments with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms & a living/kitchen/diner each .
This villa gives privacy for groups within groups, but plenty of space to eat together both inside & out, & an industrial size kitchen for when you all wish to eat together . This a cook's paradise with wonderfully equipped indoor & outdoor kitchens.
The apartments are finished with chestnut beamed ceilings, cotto floors, fireplaces & original stone staircases.
Outside there is a beautiful walled courtyard with original flagstones & enormous original arch. The courtyard has an outdoor wood oven, grill, hob, & large electric oven perfect for all types of al fresco cooking. We can arrange for a chef for you too.
The pool of 13m x 6m overlooks the ancient village, with the valley & mountains beyond giving a real sense of relaxation.
Each unit boasts its own private living/kitchen/diner, with good quality sofa bed, hob, combination microwave, grill, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, sat tv & dvd player. Some have their own ovens too. Each has a fireplace/wood burner.
The accommodation is arranged as follows:
Monastery
Ground floor:
Enter via large arched wooden doorway.
Apt 1 - on the right - kitchen/living diner, 2 double bedrooms , shower room.
Apt 2 - on the left - kitchen/living diner, double bedroom, shower room
First floor:
Apt 3- on the left - kitchen/living diner, double bedroom with en-suite shower room.
Apt 4 - On the right to kitchen/living/dining room, private terrace with great views, double bedroom, shower room.
Apt 5 - Apt 4 connects to studio style apt double bedroom with independent access if required, via a large terrace.
Second floor:
Apt 6 - Set up above the others with a romantic terrace leading from both living area & bedroom. Double bedroom, shower room, living/kitchen/diner.
New house:
Converted barn close to the pool area consists of:
Ground floor -2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living/kitchen/diner & terrace
First floor - 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living/kitchen-diner & terrace .
Communal area:
Dining for up to 50 people, living area with comfy seating & projector screen
Industrial size kitchen with 6 ring hob, hotplate, small friers, large oven, fridge/freezer, chest freezer, tall drinks fridge, industrial dishwasher, coffee machine. All equipped with cooking pots & pans, cutlery, crockery & glassware to save using those in apartments.
Outside:
4 private terraces,
Terrace with ping pong area.
Courtyard with original flagstones & Tuscan arch.
Wood burning pizza/bread oven, grills, large electric oven, enormous BBQ, hob & sink. I-pod dock, speakers & lighting.
Grassed garden area with large umbrellas providing shade & an arched area ideal for weddings/ceremonies.
15 hectares of private land with olive groves, chestnut woods etc.
Vegetable garden - pick your own!
Chestnut woods with 3 donkeys - fenced off of course,
Pool 13m x 6m with amazing views over countryside,
Laundry room
Ping pong
NB - pricing correct for up to 25 guests for larger groups please enquire.
A little about the area:
Costola is situated on the 'sunny side' of the Garfagnana valley in an area which has retained Old Worlde charm.
Despite the quiet & dramatic location, the Villa is only a 2 min drive to a local bar/shop, post office & pharmacy & 5 min drive from a Pizzeria, & 5 mins from a restaurant too.
Other driving distances:
10 mins -market town of Castelnuovo - shops, bars, restaurants, train station, vibrant weekly market .
15 min - Barga - beautiful mediaeval town, - Cathedral, good restaurants, music, art, regular market.
50 mins - Walled mediaeval city of Lucca - cycle around the walls, meander in shady narrow streets, people watch in the piazzas, designer shop, climb towers! Summer festival with big named performers, & nightly opera recitals.
40 mins - Wind Caves ,Canyoning park, with waterfall jumping.
80 mins - Versilian coast reached either via Lucca or more spectacularly by mountain pass.
25 mins - local Fortress, with stunning views & interactive activities for the children. Buffardello tree climbing & zip wire park (ideal for both adults and children of all ages with a variety of runs) picnic and BBQ areas.
40 mins- Vagli lake(with its hidden village submerged by the water)
15 mins - Pontecosi lake
The real beauty of this area is the dramatic mountain scenery, the hundreds of hilltop villages to explore, endless picnicking spots, and the pure peace of a non touristy holiday!
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
Bedroom 5: Full bed
Bedroom 6: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 7: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 8: Queen Bed
Bedroom 9: Queen Bed
Bedroom 0: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 1: 2 Twin beds
Beds in other rooms: 6 Sofa beds - 10 Showers
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private outdoor pool (unheated)
- Mountain Views
- Private garden
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron
- High chair
- 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: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
- This owner does not use online booking. Please contact them and they will be able to offer you a secure way to pay for your stay. Never pay for your vacation rental by wire transfer (such as Western Union or Moneygram) as this type of payment is untraceable.
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
About the manager
Tuscan Retreats Ltd
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 06 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 15
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English, Italian
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Reviews
– based on 8 reviews
Excellent
8 reviews
- Excellent
- 8
- Very Good
- 0
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Wonderful Villa - Perfect Holiday with friends!”
We stayed here as a group of 5 families - it was absolutely perfect, loads of space across two buildings, monestry - an imposing building across 4 floors, has 6 apartments - all with an amazing amount… More
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“Amazing villa in the countryside”
We were married in Barga and spent a week with family and friends at La Costola. The views, grounds, pool and facilities were amazing. The breakfasts were beyond belief. We had a pizza party one nigh… More
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“Great for a big family trip”
This place is set high in the Tuscan hills and has amazing views! The pool is fantastic with lots is space. The accommodation is relatively basic but very comfortable and had everything we needed. Lov… More
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“Prachtig vakantievilla met zeer mooi uitzicht!!!”
We hebben de grote villa gedeeld met 5 gezinnen. Iedereen had zo zijn eigen stukje privé met eigen voorzieningen ( zoals een eigen badkamer, toilet en keuken ) en 1 of 2 slaapkamers. Wij sliep… More
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“Magical place for a holiday or wedding with wonderful owners. Unforgettable”
Paul and I were recommended this place as an option to have our wedding in while spending a few days with family and friends. When we went to view it on our first visit we cancelled all other viewing … More
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“Absolut Fantastiskt”
Området Fosciandora i norra Toscana erbjuder fantastiska vyer. Boendet i Villa Costola erbjöd oss allt vi kunnat drömma om. det var rent och frächt. Vi bodde 10 familjer (17 vuxna… More
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“Our Wedding Week in Costola!”
Where to begin! We are currently sat at the airport and have Costola Tuscan blues! We have just had the most amazing week which we will remember and treasure forever. We stayed in Costola along with 2… More
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“large group (6 families) summer vacation”
great and spacy place with many varying appartments some with great view. the new appartments (seprate house at the pool) are modern and great with large kitchen and nice bedrooms. The pool, the table tennis and the pizza oven invite for group events and joint cooking. Many things to do in the shorter and wider surrounding (hicking, byciling, citiy tours). Silent and remote place which is great to relax but it takes always 1hr drive to get the the tourist places (Lucca, Beach, Massa, ....). The host family was just fabulous introducing the history of the building, giving a tour to the church tower and allowing to harvest fresh tomatoes in the garden. Fortunately we had a friend with us who spoke italian.
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Response from the manager Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a good time at this special place straight out of Olde Worlde Italy! For the benefit of future guests, if you have any trouble at all with any communicating we are available by phone 24 hours per day to help out.
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