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Albiano Il Castello

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Ref: 10160
Barga, Italy
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
4
Sleeps:
Up to 7
Theme:
Family, Mountain Views, Quiet, Romantic, Village
Nearest Airport:
Pisa

Description

3 bedroom, 4 bath villa, private solar heated pool, Barga, walk restaurant and bar. Sleeps 6 plus 1

This villa is a wonderful newly refurbished 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom Villa, which has been renovated, and equipped with quality and care to give a truly relaxing holiday!

The villa sleeps 6 guests plus 1 child on a pull out bed.

The property has been designed to take full advantage of the wonderful views of Barga and the mountains beyond, seen from the house, gardens and private solar heated pool.

This gorgeous house has been fully modernised, but has not lost its rustic charm, with traditional cotto floors, beamed ceilings, barn style windows in some rooms, and character features throughout. This all blends seamlessly with the modern comforts of brand new fully equipped kitchen, and the new bathrooms....

The property is just a stone's throw froma popular restaurant, a short walk from a bar and there is a daily bread and pastry delivery van in the piazza below at 9:30 in the mornings (not Sunday). The villa is just a 5 minute drive from the wonderful mediaeval town of Barga, which is known for its great food, music, art and stunning views.

There are 3 bedrooms, and 4 bathrooms, 2 of which are en-suite . One of the bathrooms has the benefit of a bath tub.

There is a welcoming open plan living/diner with fireplace, TV, WIFI , and a brand new fully equipped modern kitchen. Each of the living areas has doors leading out to the terrace, making the most of the amazing views.

Outside, there is a covered loggia area leading from the kitchen, for al fresco dining with a mountain backdrop.

There is a further pergola area providing shade to the side of the house, and also there will be a gazebo by the pool with furniture for relaxing.

The pool is brand new, and is 10M x 5M . It is fully surrounded by sunbathing terraces from which one can relax and enjoy the countryside and the views, and there are lights for nocturnal swims.

Fuller details/layout:
Living/dining room:
Enter property via double doors into the open plan living diner with comfy seating, flat screen TV, and fireplace.
Dining table with plenty of dining for 6.
Both rooms have doors leading out to terrace.

Kitchen:
Also on the ground floor is a wonderful spacious kitchen again with doors leading outside to outdoor living area, fully equipped with oven, hob, fridge/freezer, microwave,and dishwasher. Washing machine. Breakfast bar
Ground floor bathroom:
The ground floor houses bathroom number 4 which is a small shower room and cloakroom, avoiding need to go upstairs in wet swimwear .

First floor:
From the living room, stairs lead to the first floor.
Double bedroom with king size bed - spacious room with en suite shower room.
Double bedroom with king size bed- pull out single bed under which is suitable for a child to sleep on. En-suite shower room .
Bunk bed room sleeping 2 - short beds
Family bathroom with bathtub and shower.

Outside:
Fully fenced and gated garden with outstanding mountain views and a wonderful vista of Barga too.
Covered dining area leading from kitchen for al fresco treats.
Further covered relaxing area to side of house.
BBQ.
Private pool - fully surrounded with tiled sunbathing area complete with sunbeds and umbrellas. Pool is 10M x 5M with internal steps and is lit at night for nocturnal swims. The pool is solar heated, and there is also a night cover to keep in temperature.
Parking
NB - in high season, changeover is Friday for this property.


A little about the area

Situated in Albiano, with stunning views of Barga, and the mountains beyond, this property is a perfect retreat, less than a 5 minute drive from the Mediaeval town of Barga, with its hilly windy cobbled streets, duomos, 10th Century cathedral and ancient architecture. Barga is also renowned in the area for its good quality, but reasonably priced restaurants. There are often outdoor concerts/plays performed many times free of charge with performances ranging from Rock and Pop, to Jazz and the Classics.

The property is within a stone's throw of a good restaurant, a short walk to the village bar, and just above where the bread van arrives each morning with bread and pastries (9:30 am, and no delivery Sundays). This is a rare advantage in this rural area.

Places to visit:

Castelnuovo - local market town - 15 mins 

Lucca - beautiful fully walled mediaeval city, the birthplace of Puccini - 50 mins 

Verrucole - 35 mins - local fortress with stunning views and interactive tour/museum good for children

Adventure park Levegliese - 25 mins - rock climbing, river canyoning, canoeing and some zip wires. 

Buffardello park - 30 mins - zip wire and tree climbing adventure park. Ideal forsmall children, right up to the most adventurous of adults - many different courses to choose from.

Grotta del Vento - 30 mins - massive wind cave system and tours

Pisa - 1 hr 15 mins

Florence 1 hr 40 mins

The coast - the Versilian coast is a 1 hr 20 min drive away either via motorway, or via the stunning Apuane mountains

Strada del Vino - 50 mins - wine roads of Lucca 

National Park of Orecchiella - 45 mins 

Vagli 

 

These are just some suggestions since hilltop villages abound, and exploring can be either townie or totally rural - the choice is yours, if you can tear yourselves away from the house and the pool area.

 

NB - final part of access is via a narrow road. Access is passable even with a large car, with care. If guests have concerns, car can be left in village car park 100M away but walk back up to house is very steep. 

 

Amenities

Property Type

Villa

Swimming Pool

Heated

Fenced Pool

Private

Manual pool cover

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

4

Sleeps

7

Kitchen Facilities

Cooker and Hob

Dishwasher

Iron and Ironing Board

Oven

Washing machine

Cooking Utensils and Cutlery

Fridge Freezer

Microwave

Toaster and Kettle

Entertainment

Internet

Amenities

Balcony

BBQ

Bed Linen is provided

Central Heating

Garden

Massage can be booked

Bathroom Towels

Beach Towels

Car Parking

Fire Place

Hair Dryer

Terrace

Distances

Walking Distance to Bars and Restaurants

Walk to restaurant

Walk to bar

Walk to shop

Suitability

Children Welcome

Nearest Airport

Pisa

Activities

Cycling

Hiking/Walking

Places of Interest

Golf

Horse riding

Dogs

2

Rates

Start Date Weekly Rate (€) Minimum Stay Arrival Day
12 Apr 2024 1,695 4+ Nights Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Sunday
31 May 2024 1,990 4+ Nights Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Sunday
28 Jun 2024 2,585 7+ Nights Friday
30 Aug 2024 1,990 4+ Nights Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Sunday
27 Sep 2024 1,695 4+ Nights Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Sunday
11 Apr 2025 1,695 4+ Nights Flexible
31 May 2025 1,990 4+ Nights Flexible
28 Jun 2025 2,585 7+ Nights Saturday
30 Aug 2025 1,990 4+ Nights Flexible
27 Sep 2025 1,695 4+ Nights Flexible

Rental & Booking Information

Availability

Unavailable Changeover Short Breaks Discount

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Reviews

Simply wonderful!!!

A wonderful place to switch off, relax, with a breathtaking view. Beautiful house equipped with everything you need. Great pool! (even if the water was a bit cool), pretty village with very nice people! We all felt completely comfortable!
Arrival 21/09/23

  Oct 2023
Meraviglioso

È una bellissima casa in una posizione fantastica con vista sulle montagne. La proprietà è molto ben mantenuta.
Arrival 02/09/23

  Oct 2023
Great house with a fantastic view

We enjoyed 13 wonderful days in Albiano. The house has everything you need and the view is indescribably beautiful. The pool is also a good size and with sun loungers and parasols it is perfect for a day at the pool. Communication with the agency and the homeowners was very good. We liked it very much and we can absolutely recommend the house.

Arrival 27th May 2023

  Aug 2023
Great place to stay

We really enjoyed our stay at Il Castello, it's great place to be.

Arrival 16th May 2023

  Aug 2023
We had a superb stay in July

Very friendly and helpful owners, fabulous view, nice pool and lovely house. Definately recommendable!

  Oct 2022
5 stars

Great stay, perfect new house with a very clean pool and a very neat plot ���� The view is bombastic! Overall, our 9 days in Barga were fantastically beautiful!
Date of arrival - 23 May 2022

  Jul 2022
A so marvelous view

5 stars

Two weeks of hapiness in this wonderful area. The house is very comfortable and the pool is also perfect.

Arrival 13 August 2021

  Nov 2021
5 stars

We had a set stay in the house, the location is unsurpassed, however, one must be aware of a very steep road there. The outside areas are cozy and plenty of space, with several terraces and the possibility of shelter. Nice that the pool is so close to the house. Inside, the house is nicely renovated, the kitchen is well equipped so good opportunities for cooking. Lots of closet space in the kitchen and in the rooms, and the beds were good. There are tabs in all rooms, nice. Only small minus was that there was gardener on Friday when we arrived and several hours ahead, as well as again on Saturday. But definitely a house and area we would like to visit again.

Date of arrival - 23 July 2021

  Aug 2021
5 stars

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful villa. We stayed with our family with 4 children. Amazing view and beautiful setting. Villa was fully equipped and owners were easily accessible if you had a question.

Arrived 16/7/21

  Aug 2021

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