Turello, a charming detached 2 bedroom cottage in Barga, offers peaceful seclusion with a private pool and gorgeous views. Within walking distance of restaurant/bar/basic shop, unwind at the covered eating area or enjoy al fresco dining by the large sunbathing patio. With extensive grounds to explore and BBQ facilities for outdoor meals.
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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Totally private cottage with own pool, amazing views and close to Barga! WIFI
Charming detached 2 bedroom cottage with large private pool, gorgeous views, set in 30 hectares of land, and only 5 minutes from Barga! WIFI What a treat!
Turello is a lovely detached 2 bedroom cottage set in total seclusion with a private pool. The house is set in extensive grounds (30 hectares!), including vines and chestnut woods, and has terrific views over to Barga and the mountains beyond. This is a really peaceful retreat, yet a very short drive to the beautiful city of Barga!
The house: On the ground floor there is a spacious well equipped kitchen/diner, with washing machine, dishwasher, oven, hob and microwave as well as a fridge/freezer. Fireplace. Door leading to covered eating area. The kitchen leads through open plan to the living room which has large double doors looking out on the garden. Also on the ground floor is a shower room with WC, sink and shower. Upstairs, via a spiral staircase (or via outside if guests prefer) there are two bedooms - a twin, which leads through to a double. Both rooms have doors leading outside and a single sofa bed. WIFI
Outside: The piece di resistance for this house has to be the grounds!
There is a good sized private pool at 10 x 5m. Pool Shower Large sunbathing patio. Covered area for al fresco dining in the shade. BBQ and wood burning pizza/bread oven 30 hectares of land to play, relax or picnic! Complete with olive trees, chestnut woods, flat ground for playing. Stunning views at every turn!
All this at a very reasonable price... Just relax!!!!
NB: Last part of approach road is very steep, but perfectly do-able in an ordinary car.
Please note that automated distance information can be misleading in rural areas. Although some places may appear close “as the crow flies,” walking routes are often impractical.
A car is required for restaurants, shopping, and local amenities.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bidet
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Wood stove
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In the mountains
Near a hospital
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Rules
Pool open 1 May to 30 September. If pool required outside of this time our written agreement is required
Heating not included in the price of your stay.
If you wish to bring a DOG please check IN ADVANCE.
TOURIST TAX - There is a local stay tax applicable at €1 per person per night, up to a maximum of 5 nights. This does not apply to children under 14.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: Some pets allowed on request
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: children welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
Property Registration Number IT046003B5ZFH5Y2UO
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Barga, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Orecchiella Park and Pontecosi Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parco Levigliese and Parco del Levigliese. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our Barga travel guide
Does Totally private cottage with own pool, amazing views and close to Barga! WIFI have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Totally private cottage with own pool, amazing views and close to Barga! WIFI pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Totally private cottage with own pool, amazing views and close to Barga! WIFI?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Totally private cottage with own pool, amazing views and close to Barga! WIFI?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Totally private cottage with own pool, amazing views and close to Barga! WIFI?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Totally private cottage with own pool, amazing views and close to Barga! WIFI located?
Situated in the mountains, this villa is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Duomo di San Cristoforo. Parco Levigliese and Ariostesca Castle are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Totally private cottage with own pool, amazing views and close to Barga! WIFI Reviews
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Simply stunning place right away from it all in the Tuscan hills. We loved the pool, the quiet area and generally feeling relaxed. Barga was close and nearby with more than enough shops etc for food. The owner was so kind and welcoming, it was like staying with family! Definitely 5 stars from us!
We had a lovely stay in this beautiful and very private villa. The house was very comfortable and well equiped. The pool was very nice and the grounds were lovely. The owners are a lovely couple and very friendly. We had lots of vegetables from Amadeo's garden which were really tasty. We had a great stay and would love to go back again.
Amazing property, amazing pool. Everything you need to escape and enjoy the home home from home comforts. The house and grounds were beautiful and the pool was fantastic. Hosts very friendly and close by if needed and nothing to much trouble. Be aware a 4x4 will be needed to reach the house as very steep hills and tight turns not for the nervous driver, will be returning xx
After spending 9 fun but hectic days in Rome and Venice, this was a great place to wind down and have some quiet time for our family of 4.
The pool was a major draw for us and it was heavenly. It was a record heat wave when we were there but even without air conditioning the cottage stayed relatively cool.
Amedeo and his family were friendly, accessible, and responsive while also giving us our privacy.
Barga is a wonderful town and we were lucky to be there for their annual Piazzarelle festival so that music could be heard from the cottage each night.
The area is hilly and there are some great hiking trails around so you'll want to be ready for some climbing... A skill you'll also need for the tight spiral staircase :)
As many have said, the driveway is a challenge but any half decent car can handle it and you do get used to it. If you're not very comfortable with a manual transmission, though, you may want to try to get an automatic.
Considering how secluded the cottage is, it is amazing that water and electricity are not an issue.
The fact that it also has a washer, dishwasher, microwave, etc, is also impressive.
It would be nice if there were more cooking tools and basic staples in the kitchen and the stove/oven could use some care but these are minor issues that certainly did not affect our overall enjoyment of this very sweet little cottage.
We loved Il Turello and we recommend it to anyone.
Peter S.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Marie Durkan
7 Oct 2017
A fantastic stay
We had a wonderful week at Turello. I can honestly say we have never stayed in such a perfect setting. The views are stunning and the pool was great - our girls loved swimming in it every day. The location was good - we enjoyed trips to Barga, Lucca, the climbing forest and even a day in Florence. Yes the drive to the house is daunting on that first arrival but it is so worth it. We would love to return one day!
Cool comfortable house high in the hills. Lovely setting a mix of gardens, olive and cherry orchards and woodland. We breakfasted to the song of blackcaps with bee eaters, hoopoes and buzzards glimpsed in flight. We felt very close to wildlife. The best pool we have ever swumIn. Clear mountain air. Delightful Barga and other villages nearby. Good places to eat within 10 minites drive. Lovely hosts, nearby if we had a problem but discrete. Arrived with delicious homegrown cherries and courgettes.
We had a wonderful time at Il Turello. The location and grounds are absolutely stunning and our hosts were very welcoming, friendly and quick to respond to any questions we had. The drive up to the property is steep, but perfectly doable even with a larger SUV.
There´s plenty to see and do around the area and we particularly enjoyed visting Barga, Lucca or just relaxing at the amazing pool!
We can highly recommend this property and hope to come back sometime soon.
All the best to our hosts! Best wishes Family Hilmer/Hrassnigg
We recieved a warm welcome by Mr. Chiappa, and the place is truly wonderful. The house itself is compact (and the stairs even more so), but large enough for the 4 of us. Everything felt fresh and clean. Mr. Chiappa also provided us with a box full of home grown tomatos, cougettes, cucumbers and herbs. They tasted perfectly.The house is also very well equipped with everything you might need. The road up to the house is narrow, and sometimes (very) steep. Although it gets easier everytime you drive up, I don't think it will ever really be easy. A car with sufficient torque and perhaps even 4wd would definitely help (but we also managed with 2wd SUV).But again, the place itself is like a small hidden jewel, and we thoroughly enjoyed spending two weeks here.
Marcel V.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sally J.
13 Sept 2017
A house with a view
Il Turello provided us with the perfect holiday. It is totally private with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains, and the owner, Amadeo, is charming and funny, helpful if you need it but never intrusive. The wonderful swimming pool was the icing on the cake, we had some lovely evenings stargazing and even though there is so much to do and see in this beautiful area, it was tempting to just stay put!
The local town of Barga has lots to see and lots of nice little places to eat. Further afield is the medieval town of Lucca, well worth a day trip and don't miss the Ponte di Diavolo on the way.
Just one note of caution - the road up to the house is extremely steep so if flying hire yourself the smallest 4x4 you can - it gets easier with practice and is totally worth the effort.
We left totally relaxed and refreshed, and I very much hope we will return in the future.
We were lucky enough to spend three wonderful weeks in this charming, rustic retreat—even though we had a bit of bad luck with the weather. Far away from the typical tourist hustle and bustle, surrounded by pure nature and the nighttime sounds of roaming, grunting wild boars, squeaking foxes, and growling wolves, we truly enjoyed our evenings. Even the thunderstorms were quite impressive.Amedeo, the seasoned old adventurer, was a kind and helpful host. He was always there when we had a problem—like with the washing machine or a power outage due to a heavy storm. But for us, that’s all part of the experience.We especially loved the amazing pool and the homemade pizzas from the wood-fired oven—definitely a highlight and a must!The drive to the house is quite the challenge, with some very steep and narrow 180-degree turns. It was doable with our Cascada, though definitely sporty . Large SUVs might not be ideal due to their size—but that’s just our personal impression. Just be aware .Another highlight: there were hardly any bees, wasps, or especially horseflies. We’ve had very different experiences in similar holiday homes. The surrounding area offers everything you need—restaurants, shops, Lucca is not far, and from Barga you can take the train to Florence. The landscape and all the little villages are simply dreamy.Despite the occasional bad weather and the adventurous road to the house, we thoroughly enjoyed it!
We had a wonderful stay at the Cottage. The house itself is cozy, with just right amount of space for our family of 4 (kids aged 13 and 9). The internal, spiral stairs are very narrow, but the external stairs provide a good alternative when necessary. The outside space and pool are fantastic, well cared for, and incredibly private. The owners were very friendly and welcomed us with open hearts, but definitely respected our space and privacy. When our younger son had a bad accident while playing football, they were quick to help us and make sure we got all the medical care and supplies we needed. I could not thank them enough for their kindness. I will always remember it.
The area is beautiful. Lots to explore. We had our mountain bikes, and the trails are fantastic. But it's important to note, the house is on a steep hill. The road to the house is curvy and narrow - not for the faint of heart. But even with our rather large, family minivan we had no problems. I would highly recommend this property and definitely hope to visit again.
Eine tolle Unterkunft mit eigenen Pool. Das Haus ist einfach gehalten bietet aber alles was man Brauch. Für Sommer Aufenthalte Perfekt. Der Pool ist das Highlight der Ferienwohnung. Das Haus ist sauber und sehr ruhig gelegen in den Toskanischen Bergen in der Nähe der schönen Stadt Barga. Das Vermieter Ehepaar ist sehr nett und authentisch. Die Anfahrt zum Haus ist etwas schwierig da es konstant Berg auf geht auf einer kleinen Straße. Zum entspannen und Ausflüge in der Region wunderbar.
Notre séjour a été parfait. Soleil, baignade et quiétude.
Les propriétaires sont très sympathiques et très discrets. La propriété est très grande et accessible partout aux locataires.
Attention à la route très escarpée pour arriver à la location.
Eigenaars zijn super aardig en behulpzaam. Super locatie met een grote buitenruimte en een heerlijk zwembad, het huis is simpel maar bijna alles aanwezig. In de omgeving is genoeg te doen. In Barga kun je heerlijk eten en er is genoeg keuze. Bedank voor jullie gast vrijheid. Groet Roy en Mirjam.
Dit huis ligt op het terrein van de eigenaar, een oudere huisarts. Bij aankomst allervriendelijkst opgevangen. Even een korte introductie en verder werden we met rust gelaten. Wat een leuke mensen.
Om bij het huis te komen moet je ongeveer 2 km vanaf een grotere weg omhoog de bergen in over een smalle weg met best wel wat lastige bochten. Eenmaal op het terrein van de eigenaar nog even een stukje verder rijden, waarbij het de eerste keer wel ff wennen is. Zelfs met een grote SUV lukt het, maar je moet wel kunnen sturen.
Het huis is niet groot, met 1 slaapkamer boven en nog een paar bedden in de hal. De badkamer is eenvoudig maar prima. Eigenlijk is het hele huis eenvoudig.
Mooi zwembad en veel ruimte buiten om het huis, op diverse niveau's. Natuurlijke schaduw en hoekjes om ook uit de wind te zitten.
Huis is voorzien van goed tuinmeubilair en verder is alles aanwezig wat je nodig hebt.
Barga ligt op 7 km afstand en heeft voldoende eetgelegenheden, winkels en je kunt er prima de auto opladen. Dichterbij, op 5 minuten rijden liggen ook wat restaurants die prima zijn.
Toplocatie, met geweldige eigenaren.
We kunnen bevestigen wat onze voorgangers als commentaar hadden achtergelaten, zijnde: zeer vriendelijke en behulpzame doch discrete eigenaars, prachtig terrein en heerlijk zwembad, goed uitgeruste woning zowel indoor als outdoor met o.a. goed werkende wifi, heerlijke douche, pizzaoven, goed uitgeruste keuken, verschillende zithoekjes met meubilair,
ligstoelen, bbq, beschutte parkeerplaats,
... m.a.w. je komt er niets te kort. Mooie regio. Barga is een prachtig stadje. Conad supermarkt op 10 minuten. 30 minuten van Lucca, 45 minuten van Pisa, uurtje van de zee...canyoning, grotten e.a. vlakbij.
De klim naar Il Turello is inderdaad pittig maar anderzijds ook weer charmant en uiteindelijk doenbaar zonder al te veel problemen. Eens aangekomen op locatie is het trouwens meer dan de moeite waard want wat een prachtige tuin met vergezichten!ook de contacten met het agentschap verliepen vlekkeloos. Aanrader!
Huset fungerer fint, og der var, hvad der skulle være. Vi var meget begejstrede for poolen og terrasseområdet og den storslåede udsigt.
Værten Dr. Chiappi var meget venlig og hjælpsom, og efter en dag med voldsomt blæsevejr ryddede han hele vejen og terrassen og rengjorde poolen. Virkelig imponerende.
Alt i alt dejlige 14 dage, selvom vejen derop er noget af en udfordring.
We hebben genoten van de ruimte en rust van deze accomodatie! Als je eenmaal gewend bent aan het steile weggetje naar boven, is het een en al relaxen! Barga is een leuk stadje, de klim naar Sommocolonia de moeite waard, Lucca goed te berijden en ook een dagje strand is goed te doen vanaf Il Turello! Amadeo is een super vriendelijke man die je leuke tips geeft en je privacy respecteert. Echt een heerlijke week gehad!
Na warm welkom een mooie vakantie midden in de natuur. Heerlijk zwembad, pizza oven, vuurtje stoken op ruim 30 hectare landgoed. Eigenaren zeer relaxed en behulpzaam, volledige privacy.
Positiv:
man ist wirklich ganz für sich, ca. 30 ha Land gehören dazu, großer Pool, Liegestühle mit Sonnendach, Patio um im Schatten sich zurückzuziehen..
großer Esstisch draußen unter einem Baum
der Vermieter ist ein sehr freundlicher Mann und offen für alles
Negativ:
Schlafzimmer oben über eine 40 cm breite Wendeltreppe
oder über eine Außentreppe, nachts nur mit Taschenlampe möglich
kein WC oben, das sollte man wissen für einen nächtlichen Toilettengang
wir haben einen SUV und hatten Befürchtungen, dass wir beim Rauf- und Runterfahren irgendwo hängen bleiben... Zustände wie in UK
Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig, nur der Weg zum Haus ist Adventure. Mit unserem Golf 8 Kombi war es schon stellenweise sehr eng.
Nach ein paar Mal rauf und runter gewöhnt man sich an die Tortur, aber das Auto leidet.
Der Vermieter ist sehr nett, spricht Englisch und hat uns ein paar mal besucht. Man hört ihn schon von Weitem, weil er entweder mit einem Jeep ohne Auspuu, oder auf dem Aufsitzmäher kommt 😊.
Der Pool ist sehr schön, das Grundstück riesig, aber nachts können Wölfe, Wildschweine und andere Tiere ums Haus laufen.
Wir haben unseren sehr großen Hund (Leonberger) mitgehabt, was Sicherheit gab. Alles in allem ein sehr schöner, aber auch etwas anstrengender Urlaub.
Trotzdem sehr zu empfehlen.
Ralf F.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nicola S.
29 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Tutto perfetto
Tutto davvero molto bello e curato.
Spazio esterno impeccabile e piscina fantastica.
Unico neo, è stato raggiungere la proprietà in quanto è stato difficile (abbiamo dovuto chiedere a delle case vicine dice si trovasse).
Un consiglio: oltre le indicazioni testuali, aggiungete anche delle foto per far capire meglio come raggiungerlo.
Per il resto, Amedeo e Paola sono dei fantastici host, molto simpatici e disponibili!
Ci torneremo!
Vi var en dansk famile med to børn på 3 år, der havde en fantastisk ferie i ‘Il Turello’. Huset ligger helt ugeneret på toppen af en mindre bjergtop og med flot udsigt til alle sider. Vejen derop var en lille smule skræmmende den første gang, men efter et par gange gik det fint. Vi blev mødt af vores flinke vært, Amadeus, som selv bor lidt længere nede af bjerget - og fik en fin rundvisning til huset og det imponerende indhegnede område, som huset ligger inden for. Huset fungerede perfekt til vores behov og var utroligt velholdt og rent. Det samme var udendørsområde og poolen. Omkring huset er der både skov og en stor frugtplantage/olivenlund, hvilket vores børn elskede at gå på opdagelse i. Pizzaovnen var et hit. Kan kun give de allerbedste anbefalinger. Husk myggespray. Vi glæder os til at komme igen!
Simpele woning op een hele mooie plek boven op de berg. Heerlijk rustig en je hebt het gevoel dat je midden in de natuur bent. De weg er na toe is smal en steil maar na een paar keer op en af rijden is het prima te doen. Het zwembad is heerlijk en het huis is eenvoudig maar wel prettig.