Col Di Maturaia *
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Private pool with hydromassage & shallow platform. Sleeping 6 (2 1/2 bathrooms)
Lovingly restored detached stone cottage with private pool. Stunning views surround the property adding to that feeling of total relaxation
The villa is a lovingly renovated traditional tuscan villa,
built with local stone, and boasting terraces and arches.
The villa is peacefully situated and benefits from stunning views
over the walled mediaeval village of castiglione.
Set in extensive grounds, with meadows, olive groves and fruit
trees, this is a real rural retreat, yet situated only a 15 minute
drive from the market town of castelnuovo di garfagnana with its
shops, bars, restaurants, famous thursday morning market, and train
station for easy exploring. Closer, is the village of pieve
fosciana with its excellent restaurant and wonderful delicatessen
selling home made take away italian food.
The villa itself has been gradually renovated with loving care, and the owners have ensured original features, such as solid chestnut flooring, traditional staircase, chestnut beamed ceilings and fireplaces have remained. The property has been furnished in period style too.
The property is very spacious, and has 4 bedrooms (1 double with doors leading to terrace, 1 double/twin, one small double, and one single); a bathroom with tub; shower room; kitchen; dining room; living room; study; large entrance hall; 2 eating out areas, and 2 terraces.
The private pool is 5m x 11m plus a hydromassage area with steps for lazing, and a shallow platform area, leading to main pool at 1.5m depth
Enter house into large entrance/living area through to
Double aspect living room complete with fireplace, and comfy
seating for 5 or so. Sat tv/dvd/video. Double doors leading to
terrace
Study, with doors leading to terrace
Dining room with enormous fireplace, original sink, and period
furniture, leading through to
Shaded eating area overlooking olive trees
Round from the dining room is a downstairs wc
The kitchen is well equipped with large oven, 5 ring hob,
dishwasher, fridge/freezer, and double doors leading to further
eating area
Upstairs
1 double bedroom with doors leading to the terrace and amazing
views
One twin room which can also be a double
One simple single bedroom
One small double
Bathroom with bath tub, hand held shower over, wc, sink and
bidet
Shower room
Arch vaulted beamed ceilings throughout
The utility area is housed in the basement
Nb due to unprotected slopes, this property is not suitable for
very small children
A little about the area
The villa is peacefully located down 1.3KM OF TRACK ROAD,
and overlooks both the mediaeval village of Castiglione and
the larger village of Pieve Fosciana which is around 3km or so
away.
Both villages have restaurants and bars.
The local market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana has all
facilities and is a 15 minute drive.
The property is 1 hr/1 hr10 mins from Lucca; 90 mins from Pisa,; 1
hr 40 mins from Florence. Barga is a half hour drive.
A truly peaceful but handy location.
Amenities
Property Type |
Villa |
|
Swimming Pool |
Private Shallow End |
Roman Steps |
Bedrooms |
4 |
|
Bathrooms |
2 |
|
Sleeps |
6 |
|
Kitchen Facilities |
Cooker and Hob Fridge Freezer Oven |
Dishwasher Microwave Washing machine |
Entertainment |
DVD Player |
|
Amenities |
Balcony BBQ Car Parking Fire Place |
Bathroom Towels Bed Linen is provided Central Heating
|
Suitability |
Children Welcome |
|
Nearest Airport |
Pisa |
|
Activities |
Cycling Hiking/Walking |
Golf Places of Interest |
Rates
Start Date | End Date | Weekly Rate (£) | Minimum Stay | Arrival Day | Departure Day |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
01 Apr 2021 | 02 Jul 2021 | 1,319.05 | 4+ Nights | Flexible | Flexible |
03 Jul 2021 | 03 Sep 2021 | 1,640.77 | 7, 14, 21, 28, 35 Nights | Saturday | Saturday |
04 Sep 2021 | 15 Oct 2021 | 1,319.05 | 4+ Nights | Flexible | Flexible |
31 Mar 2022 | 01 Jul 2022 | 1,319.05 | 4+ Nights | Flexible | Flexible |
02 Jul 2022 | 02 Sep 2022 | 1,640.77 | 7, 14, 21, 28, 35 Nights | Saturday | Saturday |
03 Sep 2022 | 14 Oct 2022 | 1,319.05 | 4+ Nights | Flexible | Flexible |
Rental & Booking Information
- Pool Private