Costola - Sleeping 14 + 12

It is difficult to describe just how wondrous this location is – situated in the heart of a very sleepy and peaceful tiny village, yet with absolute privacy, total peace, unbeatable views and 15 hectares of private land including olive groves, chestnut woods and open fields ……

The enormous and spacious villa, spread over 3 floors, and originally constructed in the 1400’s does justice to the location, and has been newly refurbished with loving care to provide a high quality holiday with an extra special ambience…. There is accommodation here for 14 plus 12, with7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5 kitchen/living rooms. Perfect for a group of couples or small families celebrating a special occasion, this villa provides an amazing level of space…..

The well equipped villa is finished with high chestnut beamed ceilings, cotto floors, fireplaces, wonderful windows and amazing views throughout. The original stone staircases remain, there are beautifully shaped ceilings in the hall area, and the villa has been painted in warm traditional Tuscan colours…. The peaceful and historic theme is carried through to the outside areas too, where there is a beautiful walled courtyard, creating a wonderful feel of yesteryear. The couryard is framed by traditional stone walls, and enormous original arch, and on the floor are the original reclaimed flagstones …… The courtyard also boasts an outdoor wood oven and grill, perfect for all types of al fresco cooking, and we can arrange for a specialist chef to cook in these outdoor ovens for you too……

The pool of 13M x 6M overlooks the ancient village, with the valley and moutains beyond – it really is the most amazing view and with the sense of peace pervading the area, we guarantee it will be difficult to tear oneself away from the pool area!

Perfect for a special holiday for a large group, at a very advantageous price.

NB photos taken before fireplaces and sofas in place

• The accommdation has been split to provide flexible accommodation for large groups and each unit boasts its own private living/kitchen/diner, with good quality sofa bed, hob, combination microwave, oven, grill, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, SAT TV and DVD player. Each has a fireplace or woodburner. All facilities are brand new. These rooms lead through to each bedroom.
• Thus, perfect for couples wishing to holiday together but requiring privacy and also small families holidaying together since with so many living rooms and kitchens, it is possible to use the many sofa beds as ‘day beds’ and keep them open without restricting space………For those with older children, give them the excitement of their ‘own’ apartment within the large villa…….

The accommodation is arranged as follows:

Ground floor:

• Enter in via large arched wooden doorway.
• On the right, into kitchen/living diner, leading through to corridor with 2 double bedrooms and shower room.
• On the left, into kitchen/living diner, leading through to double bedroom and shower room

First floor:

• From the hallway up stone staircases to the first floor where on the left is a further kitchen/living diner, leading to double bedroom with en-suite shower room
• On the right to another kitchen/living/dining room which leads to beautiful private terrace with great views.
• This accommodation is connected to a further studio style double bedroom which also has its own independent access if required, via a large terrace overlooking the gardens…..

Second floor:

• This is the ‘penthouse’ apartment boasting a wonderful romantic terrace leading from both living area and bedroom

Outside:

• There are three private terraces
• Large traditional style courtyard, lit at night, and perfect for large groups dining al frescoe.
• Wood burning oven, grill and BBQ
• Grassed garden area
• Pool 13M x 6M with amazing views over countryside
• Laundry room and internet point.

Prices quoted are for up to 20 guests. Please note that for parties over and above 20 there is a surcharge of £50 per person per week.

Costola is situated on the ‘sunny side’ of the Garfagnana valley within the comune of Fosciandora, which is an area which has retained its olde worlde charm due to the fact there is only one road leading both into and out of the zone… The comune itself has 600 inhabitants spread between 6 villages and various hamlets.
Villa Sara is very privately situated in the smallest of these ancient peaceful villages, and the one that arguably has the best views of all!
Despite the very quiet and dramatic location, the Villa is only a 2 min drive to a local bar/shop, post office and pharmacy and a 10 minute drive from the local town of Castelnuovo which has all facilities – shops, bars, restaurants, train station, famous Thursday morning market .
Barga the mediaeval cobble stoned town is a mere 15/20 minute drive, Lucca 1 hour and Pisa 90 mins max. Florence can be reached in 1 hr 20 mins…..
There are lots of towns to visit, but the real beauty of the area is in the wonderful hilltop villages, and amazing countryside. The drive into town from the Villa is full of absolutely beautiful views….