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Casina Giammengo

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Ref: 10145
Villetta, San Romano, Italy
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
3
Sleeps:
Up to 6
Theme:
Family, Mountain Views, Quiet, Romantic, Rural, Village
Nearest Airport:
Pisa

Description

Beautifully restored 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom village cottage with fantastic pool and pool area.WIFI. Walking distance of restaurant where one can dine alfresco with mountain views...

Giammengo is a beautifully restored romantic stone property, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in the cottage, with a further 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom set across the little courtyard 10M from the house. There is a gorgeous pool and outdoor relaxing area.

Set in the depths of the Garfagnana, an hour or so North of Lucca, in a small village with a population of circa 300. There are village and mountain views. This house really is a treat!

Unusually for this area, one can walk to a pizzeria/restaurant (less than a 5 min walk) where one can dine al fresco on the terrace and take in the view, as well as a basic shop/bar, gelateria and butchers. For other facilities the local market town is less than a 10 minute drive away.

This 2 bedroom, 2 shower room village property, along with further bedroom and bathroom across the courtyard has been restored with lots of love and care, and retains its original character, but with the addition of modern shower rooms, beautiful furniture and stunning pool area complete with an outdoor kitchen, and no less than a choice of 3 eating areas, making it an ideal holiday home.

The cottage is tastefully presented, with a wonderful mixture of original flooring, beamed ceilings, chestnut windows, original balconies from bedrooms, blending perfectly with modern fireplace, pristine bathrooms, country kitchen and bang up to date outdoor area with good size modern pool.

This place really is a treat!

In more detail the property is arranged as follows:

Kitchen/diner with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, coffee machine. Double doors leading to outdoor area.

Living area with comfy seating, wood fireplace, TV, WIFI.....

There are beamed ceilings and traditional flooring.

Also on this floor is a shower room.

Upstairs to :

2 double bedrooms -  each with their own balcony featuring village views with mountain backdrop. Ceiling fans.

Shower room

Across courtyard to :

Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room.  Please note when putting the twin beds together there will be a gap between the 2 beds.

Outside:

Beautiful pool with Roman steps

Sunbathing area with quality sunbeds

Modern seating area

Covered dining area

Uncovered dining area

Outdoor kitchen with large gas BBQ, sink and fridge

Gated property with private parking via electronic gates

Garage with washing machine and freezer.

NB - pool may occasionally be used by owner who sometimes lives in house next door, but privacy respected

 

A little about the area:

 

  • The location is 10 minutes north of the market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana with its famous Thursday morning market, numerous bars & restaurants.
  • At home, the village of Villetta has a restaurant (5 min walk), bar and shop/gelatieria.
  • The train station is a minute walk too .
  • Also by foot, it is possible to walk down to the river in only 5 minutes, and a shaded cross country walk of 30 mins will take guests to a local lake (which also has a couple of bars and a children's playground).
  • There is also an ancient beautiful and well photographed peaceful village (with no facilities) reachable by a 1km walk cross country.
  • There are various good restaurants providing fresh local home cooked traditional food within a short drive, as well as local one off shops, delicatessens, gelaterias and supermarkets.
  • For relaxing afternoons out, there are lots of pretty villages to explore in the immediately locality, one of which is fully walled commanding outstanding views over the Apuane mountains. Many of these villages have festas in the summer with food, drink and dancing.
  • Situated only a short drive from the National Park of Orrecchiella, the location is ideal for walking, hiking, horseriding, mountain biking and picnicking, surrounded by views of the seemingly endless mountains, and local chestnut woodland. 
  • For those who enjoy the outdoor life there is also a local tree climbing/zip wiring park, with courses adapted for all age groups, from the very young to adults.
  • There are local adventure parks where one can try water canyoning, rock climbing, swimming in rock pools, canoeing etc and there is the Grotta del Vento, a massive cave system in the mountains which is a good day out.
  • There is an ancient fortress to visit with jaw dropping views, and interactive displays for children including a chance to try a little archery.
  • For when a townie day beckons, the local market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is only a 10 minute drive. Here there are bars, restaurants, a famous Thursday morning market, old castle walls, the river Serchio and local train station.
  • The beautiful mediaeval town of Barga with its cobbled streets, great architecture, cathedral and great views is only a 25 minute drive. Barga is famous for its art and music,  and here one can often enjoy free music, evening markets, dancing, and sometimes even impromptu entertainment from Paolo Nutini! Becoming well known for its restaurants too, Barga has plenty of places to eat.
  • Lucca, the fully walled Mediaeval City and the Capital of the Region is only an hours drive and one can spend the day cycling or meandering along its ample walls; people watching in both the grand and tiny piazzas with prosecco, coffee or ice cream; designer shopping; climbing towers, visiting some of its 99 churches or just taking in the atmosphere. If you like opera, there is a recital every evening before dinner in a unique church setting.
  • The traditional Tuscan sites of Pisa and Florence are easily do-able in a day trip as are the beaches of Forte dei Marmi or Viareggio. Many guests also visit the Cinque Terre...
  • The Golf Course of Garfagnana is only a 5 min drive.
  • Florence 1 hr 40 mins

 

Perfect location in an Italian village - experience the real Italy!

 

Amenities

Property Type

Villa

Swimming Pool

Infinity

Roman Steps

Private

Fenced Pool

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

3

Sleeps

6

Kitchen Facilities

Coffee Machine

Cooking Utensils and Cutlery

Microwave

Washing machine

Cooker and Hob

Fridge Freezer

Toaster and Kettle

Entertainment

Internet

Amenities

Bathroom Towels

Bed Linen is provided

Central Heating

Terrace

BBQ

Car Parking

Fire Place

Distances

Walking Distance to Bars and Restaurants

Walk to restaurant

Walk to bar

Walk to shop

Suitability

Children Welcome

Fenced Property

Nearest Airport

Pisa

Activities

Cycling

Hiking/Walking

Golf

Places of Interest

Landing Pages

Garfagnana

Dogs

0

Rates

Start Date Weekly Rate (€) Minimum Stay Arrival Day
05 Apr 2024 1,280 4+ Nights Flexible
29 Jun 2024 1,545 7+ Nights Flexible
01 Sep 2024 1,280 4+ Nights Flexible
17 Apr 2025 1,280 4+ Nights Flexible
28 Jun 2025 1,545 7+ Nights Saturday
30 Aug 2025 1,280 4+ Nights Flexible
16 Apr 2026 1,280 4+ Nights Flexible
27 Jun 2026 1,545 7+ Nights Flexible
29 Aug 2026 1,280 4+ Nights Flexible

Rental & Booking Information

  • Pool Private

Availability

Unavailable Changeover Short Breaks Discount

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Local Amenities Nearby

Reviews

Garfagnana greatness

5 of us had a wonderful stay. The pictures don't do it justice; the views over this beautiful part of Tuscany are amazing and the property / its facilities are superbly designed and finished to a very high quality. The outdoor spaces aren't overlooked at all and the interior provided a welcome relief from the heat. Good walks from the property too. Oh and very few mosquitos! Patricia was at the property during our stay and was very discrete. She booked us into the local restaurant and made excellent recommendations about things to do in the local area. The food and drink (in the supermarkets and restaurants) was consistently excellent quality and low price.
Arrival 19/08/23

  Oct 2023
Fantastic

We were able to enjoy a beautiful house with a swimming pool for a week with 6 adults. Enough space for everyone. You spend almost the entire week upstairs by the pool, where there is a kitchen with plates, cutlery, glasses, a refrigerator and even pans. What a pleasure to have your breakfast there in the morning, swim during the day and eat and play a game in the late evening. The swimming pool is kept well clean and was lovely. Environment is beautiful. Ordered pizza twice from Il Grotto and ate at the large table in the outdoor kitchen. Had a delicious meal at Il Grotto itself once. Patricia and Geir are there if you need them (thanks to Patricia for taking the photos) and for good advice on what to do in the area. We enjoyed staying there.
Arrival 05/08/23

  Oct 2023
Relaxing holiday

The villa is lovely with very comfy beds and good showers. The pool and views are stunning. The owners live onsite and were friendly and unobtrusive. We had a great, and very relaxing holiday.
Arrival 29/07/23

  Oct 2023
Dream vacation in Tuscany

We spent 10 days in this uniquely beautiful villa with our two sons and had a fantastic holiday with the wonderful hosts Patricia and Geir. The absolute highlight is the pool with the outdoor kitchen and a fantastic view of the mountains. Within walking distance is a pizzeria / gelateria / grocery store where you can find everything you need for your daily needs and eat very well. The location is great for day trips. So we were in Pisa, Lucca, on the beach near Viareggio and also explored the nearby mountains, mountain lakes, caves and fortresses. We can also highly recommend renting an e-mountain bike. This allows you to explore the beautiful surroundings. We liked it so much that we are already planning another holiday in this villa…
Arrival 17/07/23

  Oct 2023
A dream...

Patricia and Geir are super-hosts and the house with the pool and the outdoor-kitchen is a dream! Viletta is an cosy small village with a little shop (inklusice a good gelateria). The restaurant "il Grotto" is great. No chi-chi-food, just fine handmade italian food, good wines and a great view over the valley. The area is very hilly and green. There are no busloads of tourists swarming all over the countryside. So you will find a wonderful place for relaxing holidays. You can do some nice trips from Viletta to Lucca, Pisa, Firenze or Cinqueterre - but to the south of the toscany (Siena, San Gimiagno, Bolgehri) you might "endure" some longer rides. But who cares - if the house and the hosts are that good as here. And why travel so far, if you can find nice little towns like Bargha nearby. Thank you for a great time!

Arrival 28/06/23

  Oct 2023
Perfect Tuscan Escape!

My family of four (2 teen sons) stayed at this beautiful property in June. It is a perfect base for exploring Garfagnana by car and the property is delightful. There are 2 great restaurants within a 3-4 minute walk. The hosts are so welcoming and accomodating; it was a great overall experience. The management company sent great information about the area ahead of time (which was super helpful.) Although a little tricky to initially locate the property, it is easily accessible once you know where you are going. This was our first trip to Tuscany. I hope to stay here (same property) again!

Arrival 18/06/23

  Oct 2023
Dream holiday

We spent 10 days with our two sons in this uniquely beautiful villa and had a fantastic holiday with the wonderful hosts Patricia and Geir. The absolute highlight is the pool with the outdoor kitchen and a fantastic view of the mountains. Within walking distance is a pizzeria/gelateria/grocery store where you can find everything for your daily needs and where you can eat very well. The location is great for day trips. So we were in Pisa, Lucca, on the beach near Viareggio and also explored the nearby mountains, mountain lakes, caves and fortresses. We can also highly recommend renting an e-mountain bike. This allows you to explore the beautiful surroundings. We loved it so much that we are already planning another holiday in this villa…

Philipp   Aug 2023
Fantastic view of the mountains from the pool

We really enjoyed the stay. Everything was perfect. We can highly recommend the pizzeria around the corner.
Arrival 29th May 2023

  Jun 2023
Fantastic

The warm welcome from the hosts ensured a sense of well-being. The accommodation, the pool with terrace and outdoor kitchen are exactly as described, even more beautiful. Everything is clean and lovingly furnished. Thanks to the recommendations of the hosts, we were able to discover the beauty of Tuscany. Dear Patricia, dear Geir... we really enjoyed our vacation with you and thank you for everything.

Arrival 4 July 2022

  Oct 2022
Pure relaxation at the pool and in the region.

Very nice and relaxed landlord. House fully furnished. Good restaurants in the area.

Arrival 5 Sept 2022

  Oct 2022
Indescribable view
Great holiday home, everything very clean. Very cordial landlord. The highlight is the pool area with outdoor kitchen and a view that you won't forget.

Arrival 28/08/2022

  Oct 2022
Very nice finca with a great outdoor kitchen and great pool
Great house with very nice hosts. The small town is also very nice. The Pizzeria Storico is also highly recommended. All in all a good place to stay for a great holiday in Tuscany
Arrival 14/05/2022
  Sep 2022
Wonderful holiday
I would highly recommend this property for a holiday. The property itself was ideal. It was of a very high standard. The location was perfect. We could walk to the local restaurant which had lovely food and friendly staff. There are lots of things to see locally and you could use the train to go further afield. The proprietors were wonderful. They were very informative and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely come back to this villa again. We cannot recommend highly enough Miriam and Charles
Arrival 07/05/2022
  Sep 2022
Fantastic house in a fantastic location!

5 stars

Wonderfully located house with a unique view over the valley to the Alpi Apuane. The house is tastefully decorated and very clean, as is the entire complex. The pool with the outdoor kitchen was the focus of our stay. The landlady was very friendly, always available and had good tips for excursions and regional Tuscan cuisine in the area. The place offers everything you need: restaurant, bar, and a small shop. We really enjoyed the time and can only recommend the property! Especially for someone who wants to spend their vacation away from tourism.

Arrival 4 September 2021

  Nov 2021
5 stars

 

Housing and housing are top notch. Please note that this place is a "treat" and it certainly is. All facilities are 100% and you feel really welcome in the house and the small town. Can only be recommended. We also send a happy thought to the landlord for very friendly reception, openness and not least to make it possible to visit their little gem! Regards Henrik & fam.

  Aug 2021

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