Fosciandora Vacation villa rental with private pool, internet access, balcony/terrace and fireplace

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  • Villa
  • 6 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 13
  • 7 nights min stay
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Key information

  • Nearest beach 50 mi
  • Swimming pool
  • Child friendly
  • Car essential
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the manager

Ai Monti is a beautiful Tuscan farmhouse set in the rugged mountains of Garfagnana. The house sits within an organic vineyard. It is an ideal holiday spot for families, especially those with children. The main house sleeps up to 13, in 6 bedrooms.

The house is well equipped, including ping-pong table& alpacas to visit!

The beautiful pool is spring fed so always stays refreshingly cool, 10M long 1.5/3M deep. Stupendous panoramic views.

The house is very much a family home and has all the comfort and relaxed feel that implies. The cosy sitting room is well stocked with board games, cards, TV/ DVDs WIFI

There are large tables to accommodate all the family for meals, both inside and out. Imagine sitting under the lush wisteria, admiring the stunning view over a leisurely meal and a glass of wine.

Fuller details:

Ground Floor:

Enter into property into ground floor which houses kitchen/diner and utility room, between them equipped with double oven, aga, 5 ring hob, dishwasher, 2 washing machines, standard fridge freezer, microwave, and a large American style fridge/freezer with ice maker. There is a breakfasting/food prep table and also a dining table with great views.

This traditional style farmhouse kitchen, well equipped for cooking for large groups, leads to a wonderful wisteria covered pergola dining terrace with fantastic mountain views.

Shower room with walk in shower, WC and basin.

Also on this floor is a cloakroom with WC, basin and bidet.

Midway up:

Door leading to the pool and sunbathing terrace.

Little covered area to shower room (shower, WC and basin)- attached to the house accessed 'externally', but covered so no problem if there is rain.

First floor:

Very spacious comfortable living room, with fireplace, sat tv, dvd, shelves with loads of books, dvds, videos and games etc.

Double bedroom

Twin bedroom

Bedroom with 3 beds

Second floor:

Midway up there is a door leading to balcony overlooking the pool

Enormous master bedroom with fireplace

Double bedroom

Twin bedroom

Bathroom with bath, hand held shower, WC and bidet

Shower room with shower cubicle, basin (no WC)

External:

Wonderful private pool 10M x 5M with gorgeous mountain views, attracting the sunshine until late. Depth 1.4M - 2.4M

Pool can be accessed from ground floor patio/pergola area via stairs that lead to pool terrace, or from internal stairs that lead directly onto pool terrace.

There is a pool shower room attached to the house.

Al fresco dining- 2 large areas, 1 under pergola, and 1 on patio.

BBQ

This house is immersed in greenery, with fields, olive trees and stunning mountain views. There are even Alpacas to visit!!

Perfectly located in the depths of the Garfagnana hills, on the sunny side of the valley with stupendous views, this very rural property is still convenient!

NB - access road/driveway is steep and a little narrow but fine in ordinary car

Note! No electric car charge is permitted on this property

Location:

Restaurant at the sanctuary 350M, a pizzeria 2.3km away, & the house is a 10 min walk from small village, with café/bar/shop for essentials. Pharmacy. Sometimes local festas take place here, especially in August, with food & music .

Just 2km from the train station, and a 10 min drive from the bustling local market town of Castelnuovo with Thursday morning market, shopping, bars, gelaterias, eating places, & river. There is often music in the summer.

Barga, with its great restaurants, beautiful views, cathedral, tiny squares, live music, night time markets, art etc is just a 15 min drive too...

There are lots of pretty villages to explore. Many have festas in the summer with food, drink and dancing.

Visit the National Park of Orrecchiella, ideal for walking, hiking, horseriding, mountain biking & picnicking, surrounded by views of the seemingly endless mountains.

Or, the local tree climbing/zip wiring park, with courses adapted for all age groups, from the very young to adults.

There are adventure parks with water canyoning, rock climbing, swimming in rock pools, canoeing etc & there is the Grotta del Vento, a massive cave system in the mountains.

There is an ancient fortress to visit with stunning views, & interactive displays for children including a little archery.

Lucca, the fully walled Mediaeval City, less than 1 hr - cycle or meander its ample walls; people watch in the piazzas with prosecco, coffee or ice cream; designer shopping; climbing towers, visiting churches... If you like opera, there is a recital every evening.

Pisa &Florence are do-able for the day, as is the beach at Viareggio.

Perfect location - deep countryside, yet with facilities nearby - experience the real Italy!

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
  • Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds
  • Bedroom 5: 2 Twin beds
  • Bedroom 6: 3 Twin beds
  • 1 Family bathroom, 3 Shower rooms, 1 Toilet Only

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed

Access

  • Parking
  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private outdoor pool (unheated)
  • Mountain Views
  • Private garden
  • BBQ
  • Patio
  • Balcony or terrace
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace
  • Table tennis
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Iron
  • TV
  • Satellite TV
  • DVD player
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Check in: 16:00 Check out: 10:00
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Smoking

No smoking at this property

Manager restrictions

Changeover day: Sat

About the manager

Tuscan Retreats Ltd
Calendar last updated:
02 Mar 2024

Years listed:
14

Languages spoken: English, Italian
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