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Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI!

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Property grounds
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Casciana, Toscana
  • Popular LocationApuan Alps13 min walk
  • Popular LocationParco Avventura Selva del Buffardello11 min drive
  • Popular LocationVerrucole Fortress12 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)113 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI!

Francesca is a lovely fresh, clean and modern 2 bedroom detached property situated in the depths of the Italian countryside.

This spacious private house has been renovated with love and care, and has a well equipped brand new living/kitchen/diner, a luxury bathroom, and two good sized bedrooms (one double, and 2nd bedroom can be double or twin and has 2 children beds).

Whilst furnished in a modern style, there are traditional twists with the odd piece of period furniture, beamed ceilings and internal shutters on the windows.

The overall effect is of a very relaxing airy holiday home…

The private pool is also brand new, and is currently being finished in the garden, where there will also be a BBQ, sunbathing area, relaxing zone, and eating area for dining al fresco. Relaxing rural living!


Further detail:

Enter house into hallway, and on the left to :

Open plan living/kitchen/diner, with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave and washing machine. Comfy seating with double sofabed. TV with DVD player. WIFI. This is a spacious living area with high vaulted beamed ceilings, and windows with great views!

From hallway on the right to:

Two good size double bedrooms (one double, and 2nd bedroom can be double or twin and has 2 children beds)

From hallway ahead to:

Luxury shower room, with good sized shower cubicle, sink, WC and bidet.

Garden:

The garden surrounds the house on 3 sides.

There is a private swimming pool, BBQ, eating area and relaxing area.

This is a brand new to the market, fresh and good value holiday home.

Parking.

The area:
Francesca is situated just 600m from an ancient traditional Italian mountain village which has a bar and shop, which is ideal for essentials and sitting with a drink taking in local life.
The property is also less than 5 minute drive from the larger village of Piazza al Serchio with all facilities including traditional shops, supermarket and Tuesday morning market when the small village really comes alive. There are also some bars, a couple of restaurants a river and a train station for easy exploring.

Whilst in the depths of the countryside, the house is well located for exploring the local market town of Catselnuovo which is a 20 minute drive, the gorgeous and popular mediaeval town of Barga which is a 35 minute drive and the stunning walled mediaeval city of Lucca which is say 1 hour and 10 minutes away. Pisa, with its leaning tower is a 90 minute drive, and one can visit Florence in 2 hours. The famous Wind Caves are a 45 minute drive.
Closer to home there are plenty of little historic villages to visit, many of which have local festas in the summer. There are also the lakes of Gramalazzo, Vagli (with its hidden village submerged by the water) and Pontecosi, and some guests love to swim in the river. Francesca is also ideally located for visiting the local Fortress at Verrucole which is a good afternoon out, with stunning views and some interactive activities for the children. Also close by 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 spend the entire day in the welcome shade of the forest.
The real beauty of this area is the dramatic mountain scenery, and the hundreds of hilltop villages to explore, endless picnicking opportunities, and the pure peace of a non touristy holiday ......

Property manager

Tuscan-Retreats Ltd - Lorraine/Elena/Mel

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Some pets allowed on request

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 EUR 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

Camporgiano

Located in Camporgiano, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Pietro Pellegrini Botanical Garden and Campo Scuola are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park and Orecchiella Park. Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Parco Levigliese are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain climbing nearby.

What's nearby

  • Apuan Alps - 13 min walk
  • Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello - 11 min drive
  • Verrucole Fortress - 12 min drive
  • Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park - 81 min drive
  • Forte dei Marmi Beach - 103 min drive

Getting around

  • Camporgiano Station - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • Glamour Cafe SNC - 8 min drive
  • Il Merendero Pizzeria - 11 min drive
  • Albergo La Guardia - 19 min drive
  • Pizzeria Il Tavolello - 7 min drive
  • Bar Pasticceria Cianfri Bar Gelateria Cianfri Sas&c. SAS - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming newly renovated cottage great view, own pool, walk to bar/shop. WIFI! located?

Situated in the mountains, this villa is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Apuan Alps and within 6 miles (10 km) of Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Verrucole Fortress. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park and Pontecosi Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Amazing scenery
One of the best family holidays we've had. Location was amazing always something to do
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

Liked: Cleanliness
CHARMING WITH LOTS OF CHARACTER
Spent a week here in early July and really enjoyed the villa. Children loved the pool and the views from the villa were fantastic. It’s very rural, perfect if you enjoy privacy and quiet, but the nearby village had a shop, a bar, where the locals were the most friendly people. Also close to larger towns/villages with good restaurants and handy train stations which we used to travel to Pisa, the amazing Lucca, Florence and Cinque Terre, saving the amount of time spent on incredibly windy local roads. Francesca was very friendly and helpful with one or two minor problems we had. A lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joyce R., Middelburg, The Netherlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and lovely villa
We loved staying at the villa! We had all we needed, the scenery is breathtaking. The pool was cold but very welcoming when it was a hot day. The garden is perfect. The villa is remote, away from it all. But there are a lot of lovely villages to visit. The road to the house is challenging especially when you travel with a big Mercedes Sprinter, but the longer we stayed the more casual it went. We will have beautiful memories of this holiday. The communication was perfect. Thank you Francesca! Ciao x
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michela L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Soggiorno rilassante a Villa Scorticata
Abbiamo soggiornato per una settimana in questa piacevole Villa. Siamo stati bene. La nostra vacanza si è svolta all’insegna del relax. Lunghe passeggiate, bagni in piscina, barbecue sono state le nostre attività preferite. La casa è bene attrezzata dotata di tutti i e la piscina anche se piccolina ha permesso alle mie figlie adolescenti di non annoiarsi. Vicino a Camporgiano ci sono dei piccoli borghi da visitare. É bellissimo il silenzio interrotto solo dai suoni della natura e la bellissima vista sulla valle. Se devo trovare un lato negativo è la comodità dei letti e dei cuscini, anche se dopo un po’ ci si abitua. Grazie a Francesca, host sempre disponibile e molto cordiale.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cornelia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to relax
We had a great holiday in this cottage. The landlady is very friendly and helpful and gave us lots of tips for trips and restaurants. The house has great facilities such as pool, air conditioning and WiFi. It is in a very quiet location on the mountain, the nearest small town is a few hundred meters away. We had a very relaxing holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maison au top
Nous avons été très bien accueillis et se fut très agréable de rentrer dans cette maison qui est nickel et qui sent bon ! Tout correspond aux photos et elle est également très bien équipée. On pourrait penser que sans clim on ne survivrait pas mais c'est une maison très fraîche. Nous avons séjourné avec un pti garçon de 16 mois qui remu beaucoup ! Et la maison est adaptée pour une surveillance facile et pour que le pti bout puisse bien s'amuser ! Forcément il y a toujours à surveiller, d'autant plus avec la piscine! L hôte et sa petite famille sont au top aussi et présent si besoin. Mon seul point négatif qui peut être vu comme positif pour d autres c'est que c'est un peu trop éloigné de tout. Mais après je viens d'une grande ville... En tout cas vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés. Merci encore à Francesca et sa famille 😉.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr schöner Urlaub
Sehr schöne Unterkunft mit toller Lage auch optimal für Hund da alles schön eingezäunt ist. Unterkunft sauber und mit allem aufmerksam und liebevoll eingerichtet. Alles da was man für den Urlaub braucht. Sehr nette Vermieterin. Preis/Leistung unschlagbar. Nur zum weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katja S., België

Liked: Cleanliness
Super locatie, rustige omgeving
Ruime charmante woning met alle voorzieningen en toebehoren aanwezig
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Christian S.

Sommerurlaub 2019
Eine schönes kleines Ferienhaus mit großen Räumen. Für den täglichen Bedarf war alles vorhanden. Besonders der Pool hat uns gefallen. Die Nachteile an dieser gegen sind, man benötigt ca 30 Minuten bis in die nächste größere Stadt zum einkaufen. Man ist auf ein gutes gelendetaugliches Auto angewiesen da das Haus sehr abgelegen auf dem Berg liegt. Wer mit kleinen Kindern dort hin geht kann diese gut beschäftigen aber etwas älteren Kindern wird es sehr schnell langweilig da sie nicht die Möglichkeit haben auch mal alleine die gegen zu erkunden. Das im Haus angebotene Fernsehprogramm ist leider nur auf italienisch. Das Wifi ist der Gegend entsprechen, ziemlich schlecht. Die Betten haben sehr geknarrt. Und leider konnten wir die Vermieter nicht kennenlernen. Ansonsten war es alles in allem ein sehr ruhiger und erholsamer Aufenthalt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Arjen W., Zeist, Nederland

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice holiday home in the Tuscan mountains
Nice, complete and well-kept house in the mountains near Camporgiano, Lucca. Two large bedrooms and a spacious living room / kitchen. Togetther with a nice swimming pool and sunny terrace make it a wonderful stay. The only disadvantages we can think of; - it is quite remote (you realy need your car / small distances take a long time in this part of Tuscany); -the beds creaked a bit ; - and don't expect too much from the WIFI (stability and speed). But if you want to relax in in a beautiful setting, this is the place to be!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019