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Ref: 10148
Italy
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2
Sleeps:
Up to 7
Theme:
Family, Mountain Views, Quiet, Romantic, Rural, Romantic on a Budget
Nearest Airport:
Pisa

Description

3 bedroom, 2 bathroom mountain style Villetta sleeping 6, with own pool,  set high in the in the stunning Apuane Mountain Range. Away from it all but walk to restaurants. WIFI.

Vianova is a wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom mountain style villetta/chalet set in the apuane alps, with beautiful views and stunning countryside abounding.

This location is ideal for enjoying the warmth of  sun,  and cooling off in the solar heated pool, but with a pleasant dry mountain heat. Due to the altitude of 900m sleeping at night is a dream... Perfect for keen cyclists due to the number of cyling trails around, and fantastic for hikers too, as well as for those just wanting to enjoy the mountain ambience.

Set high in the hills with a cluster of similar privately owned and little used properties one may feel there is no civilisation, but the property is within walking distance of 2 restaurants (one less than 1 minute away on foot and another under 20 mins), and others are accessible by car. The village of careggine which has a further couple of restaurants, small supermarket, bars, and other shops is 4.5km away. So, a mountain retreat, but with facilities within easy reach!

This lovingly cared for property romantic part stone villetta  is set over 3 floors, and has 3 bedrooms (2 doubles & a double with an extra single bed), 2 shower rooms, a well equipped kitchen/breakfast room, a living/diner; and its own pool.

There is also a lovely little courtyard for dining and relaxing al fresco, taking in that fresh mountain area.

 

Fuller details:

Enter into house direct into living/diner, with fireplace, tv, dvd, wifi

Eading to kitchen/diner  with oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, kettle and toaster

Stairs to 1st floor; double bedroom; shower room - wc, bidet and shower

Stairs to 2nd floor; Double bedroom with extra single bed in roof space 

Stairs from living room down to lower ground floor; double bedroom; wet room style shower room with wc

Private Pool, Heated via solar panels. Pool towels provided.

 

Outside:

Courtyard area for dining and relaxing al fresco

Bbq

Private Pool, Heated via solar panels. Pool towels provided.

3 bicycles provided.

 

A little about the area

Situated high in the Apuane mountains  within a small cluster of similar properties, this mountain retreat is an ideal location for families or couples looking for stunning countryside, hiking, cycling or just relaxing in the mountain air. A protected area, and a place of outstanding Natural Beauty the area forms the Parco Alpi Apuane, famous for its marble mountians.
At 900M above sea level the house is located in a sunny position making the most of the summer, yet with the benefit of that dryer mountain air and lovely cool evenings for sleeping.
Stunning views and what feels like never ending countryside surrounds this beautiful location.
Whilst at the end of the mountain road, there are facilities to hand, with two restaurants within walking distance, and a couple of others in the village 4.5km away, where you will also find shops (including a small supermarket) and bars,  and the most stunning views of the area. Carregine is the oldest village in the region, with its parish church founded around 700 AD! Exquisite works are conserved inside, including the stone altars and a statue of Saint Anthony from 1563, attributed to Vincenzo Civitali. It is the birthplace of Italian football  and World  Cup winner player Marco Tardelli and of Adriano Tardelli, one of the heroes of the Italian resistance movement . Carregine  is also an area for local ski-ing in the Winter months as well as winter running.
Also within a 15 minute drive is a lovely restaurant overlooking the lake of Isola Santa  - a perfect view and a great way of trying a real Italian style Sunday lunch - don't eat breakfast and be willing to stay a while - there is no menu and the lunch just keeps on coming! Pause before or after lunch to walk down to the lake and appreciate its peaceful beauty.
One can fish at Isola Santa, and also at the local lake of Vagli which hides a sunken village.....


For days out:

  • Whilst in the depths of the countryside, one can visit:
  • Local market town of Castelnuovo  - 20 mins
  • Barga - gorgeous and popular mediaeval town   - 40 mins 
  • Lucca - stunning walled mediaeval city of Lucca which is say 1 hour and 20 minutes away.
  • Pisa, with its leaning tower is a 1 hr 40  minute drive
  •  Florence  2.25  hours.
  • The famous Wind Caves are a 1 hour drive
Closer to home there are plenty of little historic villages to visit, many of which have local festas in the summer. Why not visit the Fortress at Verrucole which is a good afternoon out, with stunning views and some interactive activities for the children.
Also the  Buffardello tree climbing and zip wire park (ideal for both adults and children of all ages with a variety of runs) is a great day, where one can take a picnic and spend the entire day in the welcome shade of the forest.
The real beauty of this area is the dramatic mountain scenery, and the hundreds of hilltop villages to explore, endless picnicking opportunities, and the pure peace of a non touristy holiday ......

 

Amenities

Property Type

Villa

Swimming Pool

Heated

Private

Bedrooms

3

Bathrooms

2

Sleeps

7

Kitchen Facilities

Cooking Utensils and Cutlery

Fridge Freezer

Microwave

Toaster and Kettle

Dishwasher

Iron and Ironing Board

Oven

Washing machine

Entertainment

DVD Player

Internet

Amenities

Bathroom Towels

Bed Linen is provided

Central Heating

Terrace

BBQ

Car Parking

Fire Place

Distances

Walk to restaurant

Suitability

Children Welcome

Nearest Airport

Pisa

Activities

Cycling

Places of Interest

Hiking/Walking

Landing Pages

Garfagnana

Dogs

2

houseSize

  • 100
  • Rates

    Start Date Weekly Rate (€) Minimum Stay Arrival Day
    30 Mar 2024 1,090 4+ Nights Flexible
    29 Jun 2024 1,465 7+ Nights Flexible
    31 Aug 2024 1,090 4+ Nights Flexible
    29 Mar 2025 1,090 4+ Nights Flexible
    28 Jun 2025 1,465 7+ Nights Flexible
    30 Aug 2025 1,090 4+ Nights Flexible

    Rental & Booking Information

    • Pool Private

    Availability

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    Reviews

    Fantastic

    We felt very comfortable :) a great location for hiking and relaxing. Best regards
    Arrival 3/9/2023

      Oct 2023
    Super chalet with swimming pool

    Beautiful chalet in the mountains surrounded by locals with a swimming pool. A pleasure to have on warm days! Fantastic environment for motorcycle, bicycle or hiking enthusiasts. Nice contact with owners. Nice contact with Tuscany Retreat who arrange everything. Recommended for active people who prefer a chalet in the mountains.
    Arrival 19/08/23

      Oct 2023
    Idyllic

    Super nice location, idyllic! You will completely relax.

    Arrival 5 July 2022

      Oct 2022
    Nice mountain cabin

    It has been a wonderful and fantastic experience - a good stay. We have enjoyed the holiday. The only thing that would perhaps be nice going forward is that when you check in, it is an English-speaking person. Massimiliano was super nice though and did a good job of visualizing in Italian and hand signs what was what. He was super accommodating and helpful. Thank you so much for a wonderful stay

    Arrival 13 July 2022

      Oct 2022
    Rental at the top

    Ideal thanks to the swimming pool, only downside, it takes at least 30 minutes by car to find shops, only a restaurant nearby...

    Arrival 7 Aug 2022

      Oct 2022
    Mountain holiday

    5 stars

    Beautiful house. Very clean, well equipped. Nice owners. In short, enough to spend a beautiful holiday. Only downside is that the surrounding villages are distant in terms of time. Highly recommended.

    Arrival 28 July 2022

      Jul 2022
    Enjoyment in the Apuan Alps

    5 stars

    A lovingly furnished house. Very clean. Great pool and terrace with a view. Here you can really enjoy the peace and quiet. The owners are warm and helpful. Excellent for switching off and escaping the stress of everyday life.

     

    Date of arrival - August 21, 2021

      Oct 2021

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