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Vallecchia Sotto, 5 bed villa, private pool, great views and WIFI – Home 142812 Villa

  • 5 bedrooms
  • 11 sleeps
  •  min stay varies

Vallecchia Sotto, 5 bed villa, private pool, great views and WIFI – Home 142812

  • Villa
  • 5 bedrooms
  • sleeps 11
  •  min stay varies

Key Info

  • Nearest beach 75 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child Friendly
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

Description from manager

Description

This renovated farmhouse has retained it's character with high beamed ceilings and beautiful chestnutwood windows, along with traditional style furniture.

This large 5 bedroom 4.5 bathroom villa is situated over 3 floors, and provides flexibile accommodation, either as one villa, or if you prefer two separate apartments. The entire property is included in the price, and you can arrange as you wish.,Perfect for two families or for couples with many en-suite rooms.

Both the spacious ,light and airy ground and first floors have their own fully equipped kitchens,living rooms with 2 large sofas in each and they both share a laundry room with washing machine ..... Each of these floors has the benefit of individual eating areas with views out over the land below and the mountains beyond ...

Outside there is a private 12m x 6m pool with internal steps, a barbeque, and a large sunbathing area for whiling away the hours.

There are 3 terraced areas leading from the house itself, giving a good choice for eating al fresco.

A perfect spot for a family holiday, especially for two families holidaying together who still want their own space .....

Ground floor:

Spacious light and airy living room with fireplace and comfy seating (2 sofas) - double doors leading to patio. Sat tv, dvd player.

Free wifi internet access available.

Kitchen diner with dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, and fridge freezer.

Dining table for up to 12

Kitchen has doors leading to outdoor eating area

Double bedroom with en suite shower room

First floor:

Spacious living room with comfy seating - (2 sofas)

Kitchen diner with dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, and fridge freezer.

WIFI

Dining table for up to 8

Kitchen diner leads to large covered terrace with table and chairs and wondrous views

First floor area also leads to a further eating / relaxing terrace at back of house

Double or twin bedroom with en suite shower room with WC.

Cloakroom

Second floor:

Double bedroom with en suite shower room

Bedroom with 3 single beds

Double/twin bedroom

Bedrooms 2 and 3 on this floor are separated by a 4th interconnecting bathroom with tub and shower over. Effectively another en-suite!

Outside:

Well kept gardens with flower beds and ,with views over olive trees and mountains.

Large private pool 12M x 6M with internal steps, for cooling off with a book or drink

Large sunbathing area around pool

Gazebo for additional shade

BBQ

Three different terraces leading from house for relaxing outdoor / alfresco dining

Laundry area with washing machine.

*Enjoy a 4 course traditional tuscan meal made with local fresh ingredients,cooked at home by local ladies. Must be booked prior to arrival*

A little about the area

This stunning villa is situated 1 hr. north of Lucca high in the hills of Garfagnana Northern Tuscany.

The views & walking opportunities are the real attraction of this property but there is a small bar/shop in two of the closest villages one of which is less than 1km away and a restaurant 2km away (half hour walk). There is also a pizzeria, and train station at the bottom of the hill 4km away. So, the countryside but not remote!

Just a 20 minute drive is Barga the beautiful mediaeval town, with its wonderful architecture, Duomo, very good restaurants, markets under the stars and regular free music.

Less than a 15 minute drive is the bustling little market town of Castelnuovo, famous for its Thursday morning market

The fully walled mediaeval city of Lucca is less than an hour away - try cycling around the walls, meandering in shady narrow streets and people watching in the Grand Piazzas while enjoying a drink or a gelato! Or, there are often outdoor concerts with big named performers, and if you prefer nightly opera recitals.

Florence and Siena can be reached for day trips, and Pisa with its airport is a 1 hr 15 minute drive.

The Versilian coast is a good day trip reached either via Lucca or more spectacularly by crossing through the Apuan Alps.

The famous Wind Caves are a 40 minute drive, as is the Canyoning park, where one can jump down waterfalls into beautiful rivers.

Closer to home there are plenty of little historic villages to visit, many of which have local festas in the summer.

Don't forget the lake of Vagli (with its hidden village submerged by the water) for an afternoon drive, or the lake of Pontecosi, where one can stop for a drink. Some some guests love to swim in the river too.

Many guests enjoy to visit the local Fortress at Verrucole which is a good afternoon out, with stunning views and some interactive activities for the children. Close to the fortress 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 relax in the shade.

Hundreds of hilltop villages to visit.

Enjoy!

TOURIST TAX - E5 per stay guests age 14 and over. Payable in cash on arrival.

Car necessary

Further details

We take a 15% deposit with the balance payable 8 weeks prior to arrivalPayment taken in either sterling or Euros.Bedding and towels are included in the cost of any stay as well as all utilities except heating which is payable locally. Initial and final clean is included too.

Further details indoors

Cot and highchair available on request at no extra charge. Free Wifi internet available

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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: 2 Twin beds
    Bedroom 5: 3 Twin beds
  • 1 Full bath, 1 Half bath, 3 Attached (ensuites)

Amenities

  • Wireless Internet
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • Grill
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Fireplace
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • 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

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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:
26 Apr 2024
Years listed:
14
Overall rating:

Languages spoken: English, Italian

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Reviews

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“Rural retreat”

Reviewed 22 Oct 2019

Stunning villa. Stunning views. It was a very quiet place. Nothing close enough to walk to, needed the hire car. Perfect for our large group with ages from 4 to 74. Having the two ladies in to c… More

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“Stunning!”

Reviewed 20 Sep 2019

8 of us had a family holiday here early September & it was just perfect! Perched up in the hills, looking out over the valley below, it was a perfect location for a relaxing week with the family. … More

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“perfekter Urlaub um mit guten Freunden Zeit zu verbringen”

Reviewed 4 Sep 2019

Wir möchten uns allen anderen Vorrednern anschließen und bestätigen. dass man hier wirklich einen tollen Urlaub mit Freunden verbringen kann, denen man, wenn es erforderlich scheint, a… More

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“Wonderful villa with stunning views”

Reviewed 21 Sep 2018

Beautiful villa and wonderful views. Everything one could want or require for a summer holiday. Wonderful Italian meal waiting for us on arrival took the stress out of a long drive. Although a long a… More

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“Great place, perfect for our stay”

Reviewed 20 Sep 2018

The house was perfect for our stay. Clean, well equipped and location was stunning. We were a group of 6 cycling for a week and it made a perfect base. Pool was great at the end of a ride, plenty o… More

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“Simply stunning views”

Reviewed 15 Sep 2018

The views you get when you reach this house are more than worth the slightly scary drive up the mountain to get there. Is is fairly remote but there are some lovely little towns about 20minutes drive … More

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“Vallecia Sotto”

Reviewed 15 Sep 2018

Our vacation at the Vallecia Sotto was wonderful! The house was perfect! We didn’t need anything and it was easy to contact Tuscan retreats if needed. We highly recommend this house!

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“Great villa - fantastic views”

Reviewed 4 Nov 2017

The villa is located above the Serchio Valley and is a 10/15 minute drive from the attractive town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana where you will find plenty of bars, shops and restaurants and a busy Thu… More

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“Fantastic view from the dinner table”

Reviewed 27 Sep 2016

This house was amazing. Fantastic views, well equipped, lovely garden and pool and plenty of space for 8 adults. We really enjoyed eating on the balcony with the valley spread out below us. The statio… More

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“Beautiful property, Beautiful location”

Reviewed 5 Jan 2016

We travelled as a group of six and found the property to be perfect; hugely spacious, wonderfully located and the highlight was the locally cooked meal served on the balcony overlooking the mountains as the sun went down! Also ideally located to visit nearby cities, though we found a car crucial for this! An all round great trip, and highly recommended property

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Response from the manager Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a good time and found the house to be perfect for your needs. We used to live nearby and know that house to be perfect for watching the sunsets! We hope to hear from you again. Thanks again, Lorraine from tuscan-retreats

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