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Cottages and Village Houses in Lunigiana, Northern Tuscany |
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OLIVETO - Ref. L1 - Sleeps 2 Oliveto is in a small hamlet seemingly remote from the modern world.Yet it is only a few minutes from bustling country towns with shops, bars and restaurants. Outside the kitchen/living room there is large terrace where you will want to live for the whole holiday, and a lush garden with spectacular views to really relax in. Waterfall and river bathing pool nearby. |
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IL TINELLO - Ref.L6 - Sleeps 2-4
A bright sunny apartment in an ancient 'borgo'. There are magnificent views from the house and the panoramic terrace. The property is 13th century but has been recently restored throughout. Steps lead up from the narrow cobbled street where all village life takes place. The single street leads to the castle at the head of the town. A taste of traditional Italy. |
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MULINO DI GRETA - Ref. L55 - Sleeps 4-6 This delightful old mill building has been completely restored and is situated in its own land overlooking the attractive stony river, with natural pools for bathing upstream. You can eat under the vine-clad pergola, and there is a waterfall above. The property is surrounded by beautiful scenery, with views to the Apennines. It is a comfortable home with three good-sized bedrooms. |
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CASETTA FRANCA - Ref L5 - Sleeps 2/4 This charming little cottage in Varano is everyone's idea of a Tuscan country cottage. It has vines and roses around the door and in front of the house there is a delightful garden, that is ideal for sunbathing or catching up on some quiet reading. The patio outside the front door with a table, chairs and sun umbrella is ideal for eating outside, or just just sitting with a glass of wine looking at the view. |
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LA CASETTA Prota Ref. L27 - Sleeps2+2
La Casetta is a little stone-built Tuscan cottage in the same group as La Taverna. Completely separate from the others it is a perfect hideaway with all modern conveniences and spectacular views from all the rooms and the portico-covered terrace. At the end of the small garden there are steps down to the large pool. A shop, bar and restaurant are only a couple of minutes walk away. |
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LA SCALA - Ref. L2 - Sleeps 2/3 La Scala is an enchanting hilltop hideaway in Viano with spectacular views over the valley towards the mountains. This charming Tuscan village house has been converted and furnished in a style that retains much of its original character. The view from the terrace is especially dramatic at sunset. |
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IL CIELO
Ideal for Walking
Il Cielo is set in a hilltop village with spectacular views. The apartment and furniture has all been restored by the owners and retains the feel of the old borgo. There is small private garden, and wood-fired heating for the cooler seasons. It is surrounded by spectacular walking country. River swimming the in the Taverone river a short walk away. This year the owner has put in a small above ground pool. |
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LA CASA DELLA NONNA
- Ref. L3a - Sleeps 2
Casa Nonna is next door to Il Cielo which has just been restored by the owners in the same traditional style. There is balcony looking out across the valley. This year the owner has put in a small above ground pool. The village has a particular silence to it - only the bells of the sheep in the distance and the gentle wind. |
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LA TAVERNA Prota Ref. L26 - Sleeps2
La Taverna is a very special small property sharing a pool with three other houses. Completely made of stone it seems as though it is carved out of the rock. The kitchen area in the main room has an ancient marble sink, though modern plumbing! Set into a corner of the stone wall in the bedroom is a luxurious spa bath. There is also a bathroom with a spacious shower. The living room opens onto a walled courtyard, while the bedroom has its own private garden. A few steps away is the large pool with wonderful views over the hills. It is set in a friendly village with a shop, bar and restaurant only a couple of minutes walk away. |
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LA VEDUTA - Ref. L7 - Sleeps 2-4 A beautifully converted apartment with stupendous views up and down the valley. There is a large terrace leading out from a delightful living room. As you enter this light, sunny apartment from the old borgo you glimpse the view from along the hallway. It is set in the heart of the old hill village with no cars in the narrow twisted streets. |
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LOGGIA DI BEATRICE - Ref. L8- Sleeps 4 This gem of a house is tucked away in the middle of the old village of Vezzanello. The spacious living room has doors to a large terrace with wonderful views over the garden to the distant mountains. A comfortable, well furnished house for 2 or 4 people. |
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LA FRAGOLINA
- Ref. L10- Sleeps 4 Set high in the hills above the attractive market town of Fivizzano this old stone house has been lovingly restored by its English owners to retain its original features. It has a large stone-flagged courtyard which has glorious views down the valley. The attractive town of Fivizzano has open-airbars and restaurants around the fountain in the piazza and in July and August a festival of Music and drama is held each year and ends with a colourful jousting ceremony. |
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PICCOLO MULINO - Ref. L21 - Sleeps 2+ Nestled in its own woodland garden beside the river, this delightful property has been furnished to provide attractive and comfortable accommodation. There is a large terrace to the side of the house and the peaceful grounds lead down to the crystal clear water tumbling over large stones on its way to the deeper river pools which are ideal for a cool dip in the heat of the summer. A lovely spot for children. |
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LA ROCCA Ref L4 - Sleeps 2
La Rocca is a gem of a house in one of the most sought-after locations on the Ligurian coast. The clifftop village of Montemarcello is on a headland overlooking the Gulf of the Poets, looking across to the Cinque Terre and the marble mountains of Carrara. Easy striking distance of the Cinque Terre, Portofino, Lucca and Pisa. Parma, Siena and Florence make good daytrips. There are some delightful hilltowns closeby in Lunigiana, the undiscovered part of Tuscany, between the sea and the mountains. |
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LA TERRAZZA - Ref. L9 - Sleeps 4 Its spectacular roof terrace has a 360 degree view of the surrounding mountains and countryside. The house is reached by a short walk up the village lane before entering the lovely stone-flagged courtyard, with a large table for alfresco eating. A really comfortable, friendly house to relax in, with satellite TV, and English books and videos. |
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SAN BERNARDO Ref. L12 - Sleeps 2 to 4
SAN BERNARDO is situated on a hillside amidst stunning scenery. This two bedroom, ground floor apartment has a patio outside the door with wonderful views across the Lunigiana countryside. There is a private beautiful garden and a swimming pool, all private. There is small trattoria in the local village less than a kilometre away, and a shop in the next village. Fivizzano, the nearest sizeable town, is a lovely old market town with bars and restaurants around the fountain in the main piazza. In July and August a music and drama festival is staged in the piazza, which ends with a jousting contest. From £595 per week. |
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VILLA GELSOMINA Ref. L13 - Sleeps 4
Gelsomina is a lovely old stone Tuscan home that is situated in its own grounds and approached by a tree lined drive. The garden and swimming pool is shared with its sister house, L'Amorosa, but there is secluded private terrace outside the front door, with lovely views. You can stroll into Bagnone via a pathway to the rear of the garden. Bagnone is a lovely old town with arcaded streets, and shops, bars and restaurants. From £650 per week. |
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