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Traditional style stone cottage with private pool

A tranquil mountain retreat with a private pool awaits in the Tuscan hills, where rustic charm meets panoramic countryside vistas and nearby villages beckon

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Brunello welcomes travelers to a traditional stone cottage with chestnut beamed ceilings, an open fireplace, a covered eating terrace, and a private pool. With 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and stunning countryside views, this spacious house has earned high praise.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Villa Collemandina, this country house is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ariostesca Castle and Verrucole Fortress are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Poggio Scorzatello Ski Lift and Campo Scuola. Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Parco Levigliese are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking. Visit our Villa Collemandina travel guide
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Villa Collemandina, Lucca

What's nearby

  • Pontecosi Lake
    18 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Ariostesca Castle
    21 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Duomo
    22 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Archaeological Museum
    22 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Orecchiella Park
    29 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Station
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Dispensa & Rewind
    16 min drive
  • Il Pozzo
    9 min drive
  • bar da beppe
    9 min drive
  • Festa della Bistecca
    9 min drive
  • Davy‘s Cafe Pizza
    19 min drive

About this property

Traditional style stone cottage with private pool

  • Country house in the mountains
  • At Traditional style stone cottage with private pool, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • Swimming pool
    • Smoke-free property and barbecues
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Traditional style stone cottage with private pool include perks, such as private pools and fireplaces, as well as amenities, such as separate dining areas and Internet access.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 2 bathrooms with showers and bidets
    • TVs with DVD players
    • Separate dining areas, kitchens and fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Private pool
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Washing machine

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Tourist tax taken €1 per person to maximum of €5 per person per stay. Not applicable to guests under 14 yrs. Tax payable in cash on arrival
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 heating is required it is to be paid locally for the amount used.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 IT046035C2ICQCW5W4
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

Frequently asked questions

Does Traditional style stone cottage with private pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Traditional style stone cottage with private pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Traditional style stone cottage with private pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Traditional style stone cottage with private pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Traditional style stone cottage with private pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Traditional style stone cottage with private pool located?

Situated in the mountains, this country house is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pontecosi Lake, Orecchiella Park and Ariostesca Castle. Duomo and Archaeological Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Traditional style stone cottage with private pool Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

4.0

Cleanliness

4.0

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Margreet L.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
schone kamersvriendelijke eigenaarheel koud zwembad, wel schoonhelaas in de badkamers een nare riool luchttoegankelijkheid lastig, met een grotere auto moeilijk keren ,dus eerst een stuk achteruit de berg af tot een keerruimte
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Magalie B.

Excellent séjour !!!! Merci

Belle maison où le calme et repos sont incontournables. Endroit idéal pour passer des vacances en famille loin des bruits et du stress de la ville. Les propriétaires sont à l'écoute de nos besoin et serviables.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Jean-François B.

Maison chaleureuse au cœur des montagnes , au calme avec superbe vue dégagée

Arrivée tardive en pleine nuit et un peu déstabilisé par le chemin rocailleux pour joindre la maison Nous conseillons d arriver de jour si possible pour trouver facilement .Passé ce moment de stress pour trouver la location se trouvant au bout d un chemin de 800 mètres , nous avons aimé la maison pour son charme et sa situation .Nous étions deux couples avec 3 grands enfants qui ont adoré la superbe piscine. Maison typique très ancienne , avec une terrasse ombragée très agréable un peu isolée mais dans un cadre magnifique. Equipement ancien , au confort moyen mais comme il a fait très beau nous étions toujours sur la terrasse ou à la piscine. Propriétaire très sympa , très cool et disponible, pas de prise de tête . Le ménage n était pas fait beaucoup de poussière mais Brunello le propriétaire nous a proposé aussitôt de nous envoyer quelqu un pour le faire. Possibilité de se servir dans le potager et le verger. Pour les courses se rendre à 15 minutes en voiture mais le village propose une épicerie bien fournie et très pratiques. De nombreux villages magnifiques sont à proximité , nous recommandons cette maison pour des vacances au cœur de la nature et d une région magnifique. Prévoir deux bonnes heures de routes pour Florence, 50 minutes de Lucques. Les routes sont assez sinueuses donc il faut l intégrer dans les temps de parcours, voiture indispensable. Nous avons beaucoup apprécié notre séjour , première visite en Italie et toujours très bien accueilli par les commerçants .
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10/10 Excellent

Iain P.

Relaxing holiday in beautiful location.

We have had a lovely holiday. The house and accommodation were very clean. The owner came by on the Saturday and made us very welcome. He brought over a wifi box which my husband was very glad about. He also brought over a bottle of wine which again my husband liked. We/I have enjoyed the pool at least twice a day. We were visited by a cat and some kittens which my daughter really liked. We ended up feeding them so they made an appearance at least twice a day. We enjoyed ice cream in Lucca at Yogurtmania, a lovely lunch time meal at il Fatty in Massa. Overall a very nice trip. Also the owner was particularly helpful when I left my phone in my room. He sent it back to me without any charge. Thank you so much.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lovely mountain house with great views & pool

We love the house and location (this was our second visit) and Brunello is very friendly and helpful. Lots of places to visit, Lucca, Viareggio & Orecchiella Park.
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8/10 Good

Ben Drew

Beautiful, quiet and relaxing

We stayed in this cottage for one week with our family of 6 children ranging from 9 months to 14 years. It's located a little way up the side of the mountain and accessed by a small, bumpy, gravel track which leads only to a fish-farm and the cottage itself. The views from the house were lovely and a short drive on up the mountain-side to Corfino gives you an even better view of the mountains and valleys surrounding the cottage. The house itself was indeed very rustic (complete with dust) but also very pleasant. There is plenty of space to sit at tables but there isn't really anywhere comfy to sit. The sofa bed seats 3 which wasn't really enough for us but we sat and ate on the terrace for most of the time anyway, enjoying the fresh air, scenery and beautiful weather which we were blessed with. The steep stone staircase gave us a little cause for concern given that we had a (very fast) crawling baby with us but our other children managed without any trouble. The bedrooms themselves were plenty big enough and comfortable. The swimming pool is fairly big and a constant 1.5m deep. Deep enough for the kids to jump in from the side without bumping on the bottom (not head first though!). It's not heated but it didn't need to be -- according to the thermometer it was about 26 degrees in there all week. Our children spent a significant amount of time in the pool (which was cleaned by the owner half-way through the week) and were very sad to leave it at the end of our stay! The pool area is enclosed so you can be sure that smaller children don't go wandering off and accidentally falling in. The big supermarket "Conad" in Gallicano is just like an English supermarket and open on Sundays which is very useful for a Saturday change-over. It's about 25 minutes drive from the house. But there are also two smaller supermarkets in Pieve Fosciana (10mins) which also have everything you could need. With Pisa (80mins), Lucca (60 mins), Florence (2 hours) and the sea (90 mins) all within day-tripping distance it is a good location but a car is essential. And don't forget the smaller mountain villages of Corfino and Castiglione which are only a 5-10 minute drive away.
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6/10 Okay

siger s.

peace and quiet

If you're looking for peace and quiet and mountainviews, don't look further. Rustico Brunello is as it says very 'rustico' and a great view of the mountains. For us it was to quiet. Brunello is a very nice and hospitable guy. We had bad luck with the weather.
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely house, great owner & great location.

The house and garden were lovely, really homely and relaxing. The pool was amazing with wonderful views, it was great for children as it was set slightly away from the house and fenced all round. Brunello the owner was very friendly and helpful, even providing fresh fruit and vegetables for us from the house garden. Great facilities including a dishwasher & washing machine. We'd love to come back and didn't want to go home!
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie W.

A nature lovers paradise

Another Tuscan gem! This was our second visit to the Garfagnana area (its highly addictive). We had an amazing two weeks holiday. Don't be put off by the track road, its a bit rough but keep the speed down and you will find its worth it. I advise you take a torch though as we arrived late at night when the outside lighting wasn't on (its on a timer). The property and the pool were spotless.The house was spacious with a well equipped kitchen. Beds were comfy and bathrooms spacious and clean. Well maintained large garden with pond and fountain. Separate laundry area with washing machine. There are various restaurants in the area but we chose to do a big shop at E'Leclerc in Gallicano and eat on the terrace taking in the stunning views. However there is also an amazingly well stocked shop 5 mins from the property for essentials. The Thursday market in Castelnuovo is a must. The rotisserie chickens are yummy. If you want free wi-fi try the bar Centrale in the square in Castelnuovo a must for teenagers! Also in most bars if you ask for a panini you will get a wonderful sandwich costing very little to take away - we had a lot of picnics. Fortezza delle Verrucole is well worth a visit with English speaking tour guide. Every road seems to lead to a beautiful view but these were our favourites: Vagli, Roggio, Orecchiella, San Pellegrino in Alpe, Corfino and the trip to Grotto del Vento. Wildlife we encountered included wild boar, snakes, lizards, scorpions, wasps we called chinooks due to their size, beautiful butterflies, an array of different birds and incredible spiders. Again don't be put off they are as scared of you as you are of them! Brunello and his wife were very helpful and a house clean with fresh linen and towels was offered after our first week. Please be aware that the pool is not graduated and came up to my shoulders at both ends (I am 5ft 1inch tall) but it was perfect for two tall teenagers. Pool is gated for security. The pizza oven and BBQ were great fun with sink and tap and outdoor lighting. Not forgetting this the year that Andy Murray won Wimbledon which we watched in the Sports Bar in Castelnuovo. Also worth mentioning is twice we have tried to catch the cheese rolling at Orzaglia as recommended but we have never managed to see this. We fell in love with this property and would love to go back with friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

A truly wonderful place

My family of 6 (4 children ageing between 13 and 8) stayed here at the end of August 2011 and what a fantastic holiday we had. The property is beautiful and the views stunning. It had everything you could ask for. The photos provided make it look attractive but they really don't do the place justice, when you get there you realise just how lovely it is! The location is remote but close enough (20-30mins away from a hpermarket) to restaurants, villages, towns etc. Lucca is about 70 mins drive away and Pisa airport about 90-120 mins depending on the time of day. There is a National Park with lovely walks close by and many beautiful villages, plus the Caves of Wind which is worth a trip. The property has a garden with play equipment for smaller children, a pond with fish and a turtle. The pool is unheated but at 24C water temp everyday, you didn't need it. There are 3 different dining options, a separate dining room, a dining table in the lounge or the outside dining area (which we used all the time, the views from here are spectacular). There is even a kind of serving hatch from the kitchen to outside, so you don't have to carry everything through the house. We met the owner Brunello and his daughter, he spoke excellent English and was very nice. We ate in a local restaurant in Pieve Fosciana called Il Pozzo, it cost about 77 Euros for 6 main courses, wine, water, coca cola and desserts. I would recommend as they were very accomodating, packed out with locals and the food was excellent, there is also a garden and a play area for children. All in all, we had a fabulous time and I would thoroughly recommend this accomodation to other families.
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10/10 Excellent

Rustico Brunello, Villa Collamandina

Rustico Brunello is in an absolutely idyllic setting, with beautiful views across the valley. The directions to the property were very precise and helpful and Brunello, the owner, made us feel extremely welcome. The house itself had all the facilities we needed, was very clean and well maintained and the barbecue/pizza oven house in the garden was a lovely addition. The fact that it was an isolated property in the hills suited us perfectly and added significantly to its charm, and if we hadn't wanted to do some visiting of the area we would have been more than happy to while away the hours by the pool, where there are loads of four-leaved clovers to be found! Even though the house is 'off the beaten track', the local town, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is only about a 15 minute drive away and there are very helpful staff at the Tourist Information Centre. For big grocery shopping we used the L'Eclerc at Gallicano, about 25 minutes away and for day to day shopping there is a super Coop at Pieve Fosciana, which is only about 10 minutes away. We loved visiting Lucca and of course Florence, and our flight times meant that we could spend all of our final day in Pisa. All in all, we had a wonderful time and would recommend this property whole-heartedly.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rustico Brunello, Villa Collamandina

Rustico Brunello is in an absolutely idyllic setting, with beautiful views across the valley. The directions to the property were very precise and helpful and Brunello, the owner, made us feel extremely welcome. The house itself had all the facilities we needed, was very clean and well maintained and the barbecue/pizza oven house in the garden was a lovely addition. The fact that it was an isolated property in the hills suited us perfectly and added significantly to its charm, and if we hadn't wanted to do some visiting of the area we would have been more than happy to while away the hours by the pool, where there are loads of four-leaved clovers to be found! Even though the house is 'off the beaten track', the local town, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is only about a 15 minute drive away and there are very helpful staff at the Tourist Information Centre. For big grocery shopping we used the L'Eclerc at Gallicano, about 25 minutes away and for day to day shopping there is a super Coop at Pieve Fosciana, which is only about 10 minutes away. We loved visiting Lucca and of course Florence, and our flight times meant that we could spend all of our final day in Pisa. All in all, we had a wonderful time and would recommend this property whole-heartedly.