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Elcriso, Spacious villa, private pool, amazing views, WIFI, walk to restaurant!

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Outdoor dining
Escape to Elcriso, a lovingly restored stone farmhouse nestled in the peaceful Tuscan countryside. Enjoy spacious family-friendly accommodations, traditional furnishings, and modern comforts like WiFi and SAT TV. Relax by the private pool or savor al fresco dining with breathtaking mountain vistas.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Elcriso, Spacious villa, private pool, amazing views, WIFI, walk to restaurant!

Elcriso is a newly renovated detached 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom stone farmhouse with own pool and stunning views, set in a peaceful very rural location yet within walking distance of a restaurant.The property has been refurbished with love and care, using lots of traditional Tuscan furniture, and provides really spacious family accommodation situated over 3 floors. Ideal therefore for 2 families holidaying together. There is traditional flooring throughout, solid chestnut windows and doors, and the second floor boasts arch valuted beamed ceilings. Most rooms are double aspect.On the ground floor there is a large bright double aspect kitchen/diner full equipped with oven, hob, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer and dining table which extends to give sufficient seating for all . Also on the ground floor is a spacious living room withfireplace, some exposed stonework, comfy seating, SAT TV, DVD and WIFI internet.On the first floor there are two spacious bedrooms - one double and one double with an extra single bed. There is also a good size pristine shower room (which also houses washing machine).On the second floor there are a further two large bedrooms, both with arch vaulted beamed ceilings - one double, and one a triple room. There is also a new spacious shower room on this floor too.

Outside:Direct from ground floor onto eating terrace with amazing views for eating al fresco and enjoying pre dinner drinks.Large garden - all fenced and gated.Private pool overlooking georgeous mountain vistas. Sunbathing area. Shower and footbath.BBQ with further relaxing area.Parking.
The owner is happy to come and cook delicious meals on request, which has proved very popular with guests.

A little about location:
This property is peacefully situated just beneath the peaks of the Appenine mountain range; 800M from the village of Chiozza with its basic shop, bar and restaurant; approximately 1 hr 15 minutes north of Lucca, and a 15 minute drive to the market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana with it famous Thursday morning market, shops, bars, restaurants and train station…..

The local village has a bar/basic food shop and a popular restaurant and it is possible to walk cross country for 3km to a further restaurant, located in Castiglione, a beautiful fully walled mediaeval village which is known for its intact protecting walls, fantastic views, and summer festas.

The property is located only a 15/20 minute drive to the famous mountain peak top village of San Pellegrino with its mummified saints and incredible views.

Whilst a walkers paradise and set in the depths of the countryside, there is not a feeling of isolation at this farmhouse and the house is only a 10 minute drive or so from what is often described as the best restaurant in the area, at Pieve Fosciana, which also boasts, shops, banks, bars, restaurants, and the most gorgeous delicatessen with take way home made traditional Italian food.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

General

  • Garden

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

Rules

Pool is open from 1st of May - 30th September. If you require pool outside these dates please request and obtain written confirmation BEFORE BOOKING.
Tourist tax of E5 per person per stay payable in cash on arrival. Applies to all guest aged 14 and above.
Heating is not included in the price and is payable locally. If you wish to bring a DOG please check IN ADVANCE.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 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

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 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
Property Registration Number IT046010B55JHQTVBR
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Map
Chiozza

What's nearby

  • Sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe - 12 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello - 20 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Verrucole Fortress - 21 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 28 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Val di Luce - 42 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Station - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Pozzo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Rocca - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪L'Aia di Piero - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪bar da beppe - ‬12 min drive
  • La Vecchia Lanterna

Frequently asked questions

Does Elcriso, Spacious villa, private pool, amazing views, WIFI, walk to restaurant! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Elcriso, Spacious villa, private pool, amazing views, WIFI, walk to restaurant! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Elcriso, Spacious villa, private pool, amazing views, WIFI, walk to restaurant!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elcriso, Spacious villa, private pool, amazing views, WIFI, walk to restaurant!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elcriso, Spacious villa, private pool, amazing views, WIFI, walk to restaurant! located?

Situated in Castiglione di Garfagnana, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe, Ethnographic Museum Don Luigi Pellegrini and Pontecosi Lake. Ariostesca Castle and Duomo are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Elcriso, Spacious villa, private pool, amazing views, WIFI, walk to restaurant! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzzanne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location

Elcriso is wonderful and we didn’t want to leave. We were a group of friends who stayed for one month. The view from the terrace is incredible, the pool delightful and the house quite comfortable. Angelina provided meals on a number of occasions - her lasagne is the best! Angelina and the Villa rental company were very helpful throughout the month.
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful views and surrounding areas

We loved our stay at the villa. There was plenty of room and the kids loved the pool. The hosts were helpful. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area and the cities of Lucca, Pisa and Florence are outstanding. The nearer towns of Barga and Castelnuovo are also very attractive. The area has recently been a center of attention on BBC with Amanda Holden, Rob Rinder and Clive Myrie. However, if you don't like heights and hairpin bends up a mountainside, this might not be the villa for you.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Elicriso

Perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Klaus L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for two families

We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed Angelas generous help. The house is ideal for two families and could easily accomodate nine people. The location is very beautiful with nice scenic views and tugged away from other tourists. 15 minutes drive up and down the moutain and you are in Castelnuovo with its grocery shops etc. We arrived very late in the evening and in the dark you have to drive carefully otherwise you might miss the right way downhill. Thanks to Angela for your hospitality and your really great meals. We enjoyed everything a lot!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

A welcoming home

The pictures dont really do it justice. Not even google mapping the site, the house is well built, pretty, Italian rustique I would call it. Each room was very spacious, and with 7 people in our party, you wouldnt know it. Large kitchen with all the standard conveniences, a lovely old sitting room with a TV and sky, a large swimming pool and lounging area, and a veranda to enjoy a meal with the sunset. Has some large fields attached which includes an orchard of apple and pear trees (the apples are divine btw) and continue walking upto the small gap in the bushes and you get a magnificent view of the surrounding mountains and valleys. Also saw a few deer while we were there. Angela, the host, is a lovely lady who offers advice on where to go, and gave us a bowl of fruit and veg which was very generous. Ive heard on previous reviews that she offers to cook, but we didnt want to hassle her. Overall its a lovely little place slightly out of the village of Chiozza, down a narrow road, and quite easy to miss if not careful. I would recommend staying here.

10/10 Excellent

Klaus W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein Traum

Wer die Abgeschiedenheit liebt, ist hier genau richtig. Das Haus und der Pool sind sehr schön mitten in den Bergen gelegen. Natur pur.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jens C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrien C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacance en Toscane

Endroit merveilleux dans un décor de rêve, isolé et au calme. Angela et son mari son super disponible et prennent bien soin à rendre votre séjour des plus agréable. Merci à vous 2 pour ces 15j de rêves, la famille Cailleaux
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth q., Wierre-Effroy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Emplacement incroyable, tres belles prestations!

Precedente location via airbnb ecourtee et remboursee (descriptif en inadéquation avec ce qu'on a trouvé à notre arrivée), nous avons retrouvé dans l'urgence cette propriété incroyable qui a correspondu en tous points à nos attentes : de tres beaux volumes interieurs, une cuisine tres bien equipee, une tres belle piscine privative et une vue à couper le souffle sur la montagne. Et pour couronner le tout, une communication exemplaire avec notre hote . On sent les personnes qui ont envie de faire plaisir!!! Encore merci pour la douce attention du depart! On a eu beaucoup de chance de vous trouver sur Abritel👍
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valérie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Immersion en pleine nature

Une maison typique en pleine nature vous accueille aux petits soins! Nous avons beaucoup apprécié les paysages a couper le souffle, la fraicheur des murs, le village très accueillant et la piscine nickel. La maison est très bien équipée et la propriétaire très sympatique. Je recommande le service traiteur "come a casa" qu'elle propose, un régal! Je recommande ce séjour à toute personne qui souhaite des vacances reposantes. Merci Angela, une semaine de vacances qui en vaut 2!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marco K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zomervakantie 2023

Wij hebben een prachtige vakantie gehad. Een mooie locatie, een mooi huis met zwembad die iedere avond wordt schoongemaakt door de eigenaren die ook erg vriendelijk zijn. Tussen het zwembad en het terras zit een hekje voor de veiligheid. Voor de kleintjes is er een waterbak met een douche waar ze zich prima mee kunnen vermaken. Het enige nadeel vonden wij dat het qua afstand minimaal een uur rijden was om stadjes te bezoeken. In km is het niet ver maar door de bergpaadjes doe je er veel langer over.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Helene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ferie i smukke omgivelser

Ferieboligen levede fuldt ud op til beskrivelse og billeder. Oppe på bjerget, lå det hyggelige hus, med skøn swimmingpool og udendørsområde. Det var muligt at være ude hele tiden. Og der var fin plads til vores familie. Huset havde alt hvad vi skulle bruge. Ejeren ydede super service med bla. masser af håndklæder, muligheder for at vaske i vaskemaskinen og så blev poolen gjort rent hver dag. Meget imponerende. Det var et dejligt område, der summede af italienere, og vi mærkede den italienske stemning i Chiozza. Det eneste vi ikke havde helt regnet med, det var at bo så langt oppe på bjerget, betød at det tog noget tid at køre ned til indkøbsmulighederne. Tak for en dejlig ferie i Chiozza.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Bärbel P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Ah! Da ist es ja….

Wer Abgeschiedenheit und Erholung sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Das geräumige Haus ist sehr sauber und ordentlich und liegt auf einem terrassenförmig angelegten Gelände. Der Blick in die toskanische Berg- und Talwelt bleibt unvergesslich. Die kleine Bar, oberhalb des Hauses in Chiozza hält das Nötigste fürs Frühstück bereit und an mehreren Abenden bietet sie auch typische Antipasti der Toskana an, ein paar Fleischgerichte und natürlich unzählige Pizzen. Bei Angela, der Besitzerin des Hauses, kann man mehrmals die Woche ein sehr leckeres , hausgemachtes Menü bestellen. Und wer unbedingt selbst kochen möchte, erreicht nach ca. 6 km den nächsten Supermarkt. Wir- 6 Freunde- haben hier 2 Wochen Sonnenschein, blauen Himmel und einen gepflegten Pool sehr genossen. Ausflüge in die nähere Umgebung und nach Lucca gehörten natürlich auch dazu.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Angelina A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

sauber und schön

Lage ist ruhig. Erholungsgebiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ruheoase mit Fernblick

Wir waren als Familie mit 2 Teeny-Mädels und einem Schäferhund zu Gast in Elricso. Das Haus ist sehr sauber und mit Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Auch der Pool war sauber und gepflegt. Besonders auf der überdachten Terrasse mit der tollen Aussicht waren wir sehr gerne gesessen. Angela war eine sehr nette und immer hilfsbereite Gastgeberin, vielen Dank nochmal für die Tomaten und das kleine Abschiedsgeschenk!! Wer die Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Da das Anwesen in den Bergen liegt, war es auch nie zu heiß, was unserem Hund natürlich gut getan hat. Ins nahegelegene Dorf mit seiner Pizzeria "La Grotta" sind wir, Dank unserer (pupertären) Kinder ;-) mit dem Auto gefahren. Dort gibt es eine fantastische Antipasti-Platte, die locker als Hauptspeise reicht ;-) Pizza und Salate sind auch sehr lecker! Zum Wandern waren wir in San Pellegrino in Alpe. Das kann man jedem nur empfehlen. Auch eine lange Serpentinen-Fahrt nach Viareggio ans Meer haben wir auf uns genommen. Dahin haben wir ca. 1,5 Stunden gebraucht. In ca. 20 Minuten ist man aber auch schon in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, wo es mehrere Geschäfte und Restaurants gibt. Alles in allem kann man die Unterkunft auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen. Besonders für Ruhesuchende, die kein Problem mit Serpentinen haben. ;-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Regina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Heerlijk huis

We hebben genoten van het huis, het zwembad en de veranda. Het is een comfortabel huis met een goed uitgeruste keuken, prima badkamers en ruime slaapkamers. Het huis ligt afgelegen en bovenop een berg. Voor rustzoekers is het een heerlijke plek.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rikke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic view and beautiful property

Situated up the mountain close to a small town Chiozza, the place is amazing for a perfect Tuscan holiday. Well equiped and spacious even for a large family. High points for the swimming pool.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Simona R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Piacevole soggiorno in tranquillità

Ho soggiornato in questa proprietà insieme ad altri 9 amici durante la prima settimana di agosto. La casa è situata in una posizione ideale per rilassarsi e stare in mezzo alla natura. Il giardino abbastanza ampio comprende una zona con il barbecue, un tavolo con tettoia annessa per consumare pasti fuori e una piscina tenuta in modo impeccabile. Le camere da letto sono spaziose ma non ci sono stanze molto grandi, a parte la cucina (non molto equipaggiata per 10 persone), dato che la casa si sviluppa in altezza ma ciò non è un problema dato lo spazio del giardino. Proprietaria molto gentile e disponibile, torneremo sicuramente!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carmen B., Wien

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pizza in Fußnähe mit vielen Höhenmetern

Das Haus von Angelina in Prunecchio/Chiozza ist ideal für 2 Familien, die gemeinsam Urlaub machen und ausspannen wollen. Zustand der Schlafzimmer und Bäder top, wir haben in den Matratzen sehr gut geschlafen (in anderen Häusern war das bei weitem nicht so). Der Küche könnten ein paar gute Messer nicht schaden, aber prinzipiell sehr in Ordnung. Besonders nett: Die überdachte Laube, wo wir alle Mahlzeiten eingenommen haben, mit super Blick auf die Berge und ins Tal. Der Pool war für die Kinder sehr ok, uns Erwachsenen war er meistens zu kalt, zu wenig tief (1,20m) und mit fünf Brusttempi-Länge auch ein wenig klein. Aber der gesamte Außenbereich (sogar ein Weber-Kugelgrill!) ist sehr gepflegt, es gibt genügend Liegen, jeden Abend schaute die Vermieterin zur Reinigung des Pools vorbei.... Das Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis ist top, wer die Abgeschiedenheit mag, ist hier gut aufgehoben. In 15 Minuten ist man zu Fuß in Chiozza, wo es in "La Grotta" wirklich Weltklasse Pizza gibt! Das ist auch gleichzeitig die Bar des Orts/ein Alimentari. Was man wissen muss: Man ist wirklich seeeehr in den Bergen. Dh es kann auch am Abend/in der Früh eher frisch sein und entweder es geht steil bergauf (18 Prozent sind keine Seltenheit) oder bergab. Wer mal einen Kilometer eben laufen will, muss dafür erstmal ins Tal runter. Man schafft es aber sogar mit Eis-motivierten Kindern nach Castiglione di Garfagnana - 4km runter und dann wieder rauf.... Also wer gerne Bergläufe trainiert und die Ruhe liebt (wie wir): go for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wohlfühloase

Wir hatten eine tolle Zeit in dem sehr gepflegten Haus. Die Gastgeberin ist sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Der Pool ist toll. Ein idealer Ort zum abschalten und entspannen. Wir waren 14 Tage mit insgesamt 8 Personen in dem Haus und hatten genügend Platz. Die Lage ist ruhig und abgelegen. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind per Auto erreichbar. Die Fahrt in die nächste Stadt und ins Umland geht durch 6 Km Serpentinen. Eine gute Pizzeria ist in der Nähe und in der Gegend gibt es unglaublich viel zu erleben und entdecken. Von der Bergwanderung und tollen Naturerlebnissen bis hin zu kulturellen und geschichtlichen Highlights wird alles geboten. Das Haus ist geräumig und entspricht den Bildern im Inserat. Wir können dieses Haus jedem empfehlen der sich erholen möchte.

10/10 Excellent

Anneleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vriendelijke gastvrouw, proper huis met uitzicht

We verbleven met 2 gezinnen, elk 3 kinderen onder 12 jaar. Kinderen hebben zich geamuseerd in het zwembad. De kookservice ( tagliatelli, lasagne en ravioli) van de gastvrouw is een plus. Leuke bezoeken gedaan: Pisa, Castelnuovo, Lucca, Barga, San Pelligriono, Pieve Fosciana

10/10 Excellent

Sami K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday In Tuscany!

The house is very good for two families and ten people. Peaceful area with unbelievable views. The house and the garden were clean and the owner came and cleaned up the pool every evening. We really enjoyed Angela's (owner's) lasagne, it was the best ever!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Caroel P.

Een mooie complete woning met een geweldig uitzicht

Een mooi goed onderhouden huis met prima bedden en sanitair. De keuken bood alle gemakken die nodig zijn met een ruime koel- en vrieskast. Het zwembad werd iedere dag gereinigd. Het uitzicht is aan alle kanten adembenemend. Tijdens een flinke regenbui kwamen er toch een paar druppels door het dak en de bochtige weg naar het huis toe kan als spannend ervaren worden.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deniz

Fantastic

We had a wonderful two week stay here in August. Setting is stunning - gorgeous mountain views from all the bedrooms. The house was very spacious and immaculately clean as was the pool. Angela was a great host and we really enjoyed the meal she prepared for us. Although the area is rather hilly, we enjoyed the walk into Chiozza for some low key lovely meals too. One highlight was the walk to Castiglione as you turn right out of the house and walk down following the forest path. We had a lovely lunch in Castiglione and walked back. Our 8 year old and the two grannies in their 70s managed this walk well. Overall, a lovely stay and experience and although we like to mix up our holidays, I am seriously considering coming back next year... Thank you to everyone for making our stay great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Tuscan hospitality at its best!

We spent 10 idyllic days in Elcriso at the end of August. The property is in excellent condition, very well equipped - the bedrooms are big, beds are large and comfortable. It is tucked away and very easy to reach by car, being about 20 min drive from Castelnuevo and 5 min drive to S.Pellegrino in Alpe (altitude 1652m and departure point to many wonderful walks on the mountain ridge - not to be missed). The views of the valley from the terrace or from any bedroom are stunning and because the property is located on the mountain side, it is cool at night and very pleasant. There is no one around, it is very quiet. The pool was kept superbly clean by Angela - with a minimum of chlorine but lots of attention! This is a rare find and for the 1st time we have found a place where we would happily return in the near future. The moment we arrived, time slowed down and we all managed to relax with a day or 2 (a real achievement with teenagers!). There is lots to explore around, places to walk and visit but importantly for us it is quiet and far away from tourist tracks. Angela is a superb host and looked so well after us, without ever intruding. We asked her to cook for us on the last night and she prepared a superb 4-course meal, organized with taste and attention to details... this was by far the best meal we had during our stay... a 'tour-de-force' considering we ate extremely well every day. One comment: The place is way nicer than the pictures suggest on the website and we would recommend without reservation this place to anyone looking for a comfortable and relaxing family holiday.