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Orbaci

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Italy
Bedrooms:
6
Bathrooms:
5
Sleeps:
Up to 12
Theme:
Family, Mountain Views, Quiet, Rural
Nearest Airport:
Pisa

Description

Private pool - 6 Bedrooms (4.5 bathrooms) Free Wifi
Situated in the midst of the countryside, with amazing views, and less than a 5 minute drive (15 minute walk) from the market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, one can find this beautifully restored 6 bedroomed, villa with private pool.

This spacious and airy property has been renovated with a great deal of care, and boasts original chestnut beams, hand made chestnut windows (some of which are traditional tuscan style arched windows) and exposed stonework.

Modern comforts have not been forgotten and there are six bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms (two of which are en-suite), two kitchens, two living/dining areas, and a 'quiet room' leading from one of the dining rooms.... Each room has a wonderful view, and one can even bathe in the bathroom with a stunning view of the famous uomo morto, part of the apuane mountain range!

The design of the villa makes it ideal for large groups, each requiring some privacy from the other, in terms of bedroom, living and kitchen space, but still wishing to spend some time together. It is possible for all to dine together both inside and out.

Outside, there is the beautiful private pool (6m x 12m with internal steps) and the very spacious sunbathing terrace on one side, and grassed area surrounding the rest.

Despite being a new renovation, the gardens have a feeling of maturity, with many mature trees, shrubs, flowers and even rockery areas, designed in such a manner so as not to detract from the amazing views of the mountains (including the famous uomo morto) beyond.

A peaceful retreat, yet less than 5 minutes into town by car.

 

Enter villa into enormous open plan l shaped kitchen living diner with:

Beamed ceilings throughout
Arched windows
2 balconies leading from living room
Modern kitchen with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer
Living area with comfy sofas and fireplace
Tv, dvd, cd player
Enormous dining table
Dining area leads through to 'quiet room' with further comfortable seating.
Also on this floor is ground floor cloak room.
The entire floor is spacious and is filled with light courtesy of the enormous windows/doors, two of which lead to small outdoor terrace.
Free wireless internet,  guests to bring own computer.


Upstairs to:

4 large bedrooms, three of which are double rooms, and one of which can be double or twin.

Two of the double rooms have their own en-suite shower rooms, and one is especially romantic, with double doors leading to small balcony, and own original feature fireplace.
There is also a family bathroom, with bathtub on this floor (relax with a glass of wine admiring the mountains!).

 

Lower ground floor:

On the lower ground floor there is further good quality living accommodation (with independent entrance) comprising 2 bedrooms (one double and one twin) and one shower room. One of the bedrooms has double doors leading out to patio area
This floor is where the second kitchen/living/diner is situated which has double doors leading outside, and dining table, sofa, as well as fully equipped kitchen. (oven, hob, fridge/freezer)
Wood burning stove.
The washing machine is situated in the utility room accessed externally.


Outside:

There are extensive mature gardens, and a pool (6m x 12m, with internal steps), spacious sunbathing area, bbq, table tennis, eating terrace and breathtaking views.

Pool towel can be provided on request.

Please note - there is a security deposit of €400 payable on arrival for this property

 

A little about the area:

The villa is conveniently situated less than a 5 minute drive from the bustling market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, with its bars, restaurants, shops, famous Thursday morning market, and train station for easy exploring.

The walk into town itself for a further selection of facilities,  is a 15 minute walk downhill, much more on the way up! 

Castelnuovo itself is less than an hour from the walled Mediaeval City of Lucca; 15 minutes from the beautiful town of Barga, 1 hr 20 mins from Pisa, 1 hr 40 mins from Florence, and 1 hour over the mountains to the coast.

For those days when townie days do not appeal, and lying beside the pool is just too tiring, then the natural beauty of the Garfagnana, with its mountain ranges, wildlife, and hundreds of hilltop villages is on the doorstep.......

Amenities

Property Type

Villa

Swimming Pool

Private

Fenced Pool

Roman Steps

Bedrooms

6

Bathrooms

5

Sleeps

12

Kitchen Facilities

Cooker and Hob

Dishwasher

Iron and Ironing Board

Oven

Washing machine

Cooking Utensils and Cutlery

Fridge Freezer

Microwave

Toaster and Kettle

Entertainment

Books and Games

Ping Pong

Internet

DVD Player

Stereo System

Amenities

Balcony

BBQ

Bed Linen is provided

Central Heating

Garden

Individual Family Units

Woodburner

Bathroom Towels

Beach Towels

Car Parking

Fire Place

Hair Dryer

Terrace

Suitability

Children Welcome

Nearest Airport

Pisa

Activities

Cycling

Places of Interest

Hiking/Walking

Landing Pages

Garfagnana

Dogs

0

Rates

Start Date Weekly Rate (€) Minimum Stay Arrival Day
01 Jun 2024 2,550 7+ Nights Saturday
29 Jun 2024 3,750 7+ Nights Saturday
31 May 2025 2,550 7+ Nights Saturday
28 Jun 2025 3,750 7+ Nights Saturday

Rental & Booking Information

  • Pool Private

Availability

Unavailable Changeover Short Breaks Discount

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Local Amenities Nearby

Reviews

Wonderful Holiday

We had a wonderful holiday with extended family in this lovely well maintained property.  The grounds and pool are  beautiful and the children loved it.   Alan and Mel were excellent hosts and made us very welcome.  We would definitely recommend Orbaci  for a great relaxing holiday.

 The Broun Family July 2023

  Aug 2023
A beautiful and well equipped home

A beautiful and well equipped home in stunning surroundings - we had an amazing stay and would love to come again. Especially for Mel's delicious cooking! Thanks for everything! 

 The Green Family   July 2023

  Aug 2023
Top notch house & hosts!

Orbaci was a real find. It was initially on our shortlist of around a dozen Tuscan Retreats properties in the Garfagnana area (we needed a property sleeping 11 ) but it was not initially available for both weeks we were after. Fortunately that changed & we were able to book it. Our 5th time in the area & 4th with Tuscan Retreats. This was a special holiday to celebrate Granny Signorini's 80th! It was ideal. Close to the town of Castelnouvo di Garfagnana itself (a ~20min walk or 5 min drive) but also quiet / secluded enough. The property is very well laid out (note the apartment is not directly accessible from the main building, it has an independent access) & also very well stocked, with ample crockery / cutlery etc. All good quality stuff too. Alan & Mel were fantastic hosts. From the initial meet & greet, and 'information download', to supplying a welcome pack and some further goodies during our stay. We also benefited from their further wealth of knowledge throughout our stay. The property has great views and is impeccably maintained, with Alan visiting regularly to carry out checks, maintenance etc. on the pool & gardens. The pool itself is easy to access, all one level, has shaded areas & has a shower adjacent to it. There's loads to do in the local area. We'd recommend a visit to the Fortress (almost next door!) Castelnouvo di Garfagnana itself, Barga, Lucca, and places like La Spezia / Cinque Terra a wee bit further afield. There's some great places to drink / eat out in Castelnouvo di Garfagnana - Da Gherardo for pizza & the Grind House (drinks & food). Coletti / La Capannina in Roggio (30mins) and more! For shopping, there's both Conad & Carrefour in Castelnouvo di Garfagnana or a bigger Conad at Gallicano. We would highly recommend Orbaci if you are after a big property close to one of the larger villages / towns in the area. Thanks again Mel & Alan & all the very best.

Arrival July 2023

Stephen Harvey   Aug 2023
Great place for family holiday

We (6 adults, 5 children) spent a week in the beautiful house, which we can fully recommend. The house is very well maintained and excellently equipped. The pool is large and well-kept. In Castelnuovo di Carfagnana you will also find everything you need. The environment is very quiet. We saw deer and foxes in the immediate vicinity of the house. At the same time, this also means: If you are looking for Halligalli, you are definitely not in the right place here. In our opinion, a car is also a "must have".

Arrival 23 July 2022

  Oct 2022
Wonderful holiday

We had a nice time in beautiful surroundings in a lovely house. House is fully equipped and has a nice swimming pool. Last was also necessary because of the high temperatures���� this week! !️

Arrival 16th July 2022

  Oct 2022
Absolutely stunning

 5/5

 

The house is beautifully restored, very well equipped, tastefully, yet practically furnished and the pool is clean and very enjoyable. We had a great week here for a get-together with the American branch of the family and were made feel welcome from the get-go. The owners, Alan and Mel are extremely helpful and kind and we enjoyed hearing about the history of the house and the grounds. The kids spent a lot of time in the pool or playing table tennis and we did a few choice trips to nearby towns and sights. But mostly we just spent time together and enjoyed the fantastic views of the mountains and the peace and quiet of the countryside with a glass of wine on the terrace. Perfect vacation!

Arrival 4th June

  Oct 2022

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