Casa Natalina - 3 bedroom villa with large pool, amazing views, pizza oven
The property features a large 12 x 5 metre saltwater pool, complemented by a 3 x 3 metre shallow children's pool with wide steps for easy access. The pool area also includes a solar-heated shower, a sun patio with loungers, and beautifully landscaped garden surroundings offering breathtaking views.
This renovated house combines traditional Tuscan charm with modern comfort. With chestnut-beamed ceilings, tiled floors, and an atmospheric ambiance, it is ideal for a family or group of friends. It offers 3 bedrooms (a double and two twins), 2 spacious bathrooms, a lounge with an open fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area for eight. A patio door leads from the lounge onto a balcony, while the kitchen opens onto a fine outdoor dining patio, with panoramic views, shaded by a sun umbrella.
The back garden boasts a second sun patio with outdoor furniture, pizza oven, a hammock, and partial shade from fruit trees. Guests can also enjoy the owner's complementary Chianti wine, sourced from their vineyard. Upon arrival, the owners provide a welcome pack to help you settle in and start your stay off right.
The house is spread over three levels, with both the bottom and first floors situated at ground level due to the graduated design of the garden. This unique layout ensures easy access to outdoor spaces from multiple levels, enhancing the charm and functionality of the property.
Ground Floor:
Spacious kitchen and dining room with seating for 8
Bathroom with a shower
Outdoor patio accessible directly from the kitchen/dining area
Second Floor:
Comfortable living room with access to a balcony
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with a shower
Hallway leading directly to the back garden
Top Floor:
Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Balcony offering lovely views
Property Information
The house is situated off the rural road to the village of Pianacci at the end of a lane shared with two other houses.
The villa is conveniently located near a well-stocked local shop offering fresh bread, vegetables, cheese, meats, and all your essential pantry items. There is a little sports cafe/bar at the local playing fields across from the little shop. Also, within walking distance, (20-25 minute walk or a short drive), is a pizzeria/restaurant, which also doubles as a butcher and grocery store. Guests can even ask the owners to BBQ their meat for them.
Just a 5-minute drive away lies the picturesque village of Castiglione di Garfagnana, renowned for its medieval charm, while many other delightful villages with excellent restaurants are within a 10-minute radius.
The nearby market town of Castelnuovo boasts a variety of restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, and a vibrant weekly market.
The nearby town of Castelnuovo, a 15-minute drive, is home to a train station providing convenient links to Lucca and beyond. By car, you can reach Lucca in just 50 minutes, Pisa (and its airport) in 1.5 hours, Florence in 2 hours, and the stunning coastal villages of Cinque Terre in 2.5 hours. For a beach day, the nearest sandy shore is just over an hour away.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, and the excitement of a famous zip line and treetop rope course. Tennis courts are within a 10-minute walk from the villa, while a 9-hole golf course is just a short drive away. For a refreshing swim or a scenic picnic, the swimmable lake of Gramolazzo is only 20 minutes by car.
The Garfagnana region truly embodies "Hidden Tuscany," with its unspoiled landscapes and authentic charm. Casa Natalina's location offers the perfect base for exploring not only the treasures of Garfagnana but also the renowned areas that make Tuscany famous, all while providing a peaceful retreat amidst its lush, verdant scenery.
Villa Collemandina 1 mile
Castiglione di Garfagnana 3 miles
Castelnuovo 5.5 miles
Barga 11 miles
Bagni Di Lucca 21 miles
Lucca 31 miles
Cinque Terre 62 miles
Pisa 55 miles (airport)
Florence 85 miles (airport)
Bologna 80 miles (airport)
Payment Policies
A partial payment in the amount of 25% of the grand total is due no later than 2 day(s) after confirmation of intention to book or upon booking if that date has already passed. Remaining payment is due no later than 56 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation must be made in writing. The cancellation charge will be the full deposit if you cancel before 56 days from the departure date. The following cancellation charges will also apply. Cancellation less than 56 days before departure 100% of the amount paid is chargeable. We will endeavour to re-book any cancelled booking and if successful will only charge you an administration fee of £30. If the villa is re-booked at a lower price then you will be refunded the difference.
Tourist tax not included in the price. Payable to the owner upon arrival
We advise that you to take out holiday cancellation insurance. You are also asked to take out personal holiday insurance to cover such matters as travel, loss of money or belongings, accident, injury and medical expenses as the use of a property is entirely at the client’s risk. Should the owner be unable to provide the property after a booking has been confirmed, you will be immediately offered the choice of a another similar or better property or a refund in full.
Rules
No pets allowed
Total number of occupants will not exceed the quoted number unless agreed.
Arrival time after 16.00pm
Departure time 10.00am
All trash and perishables must be disposed of and dishes washed before departure.
Final cleaning included in the price quoted.
Towels, bed linen and pool towels provided.
You are responsible for any breakages or damage done during your holiday. Minor breakages (glasses, crockery etc) should be replaced before the end of your holiday.
Heating and firewood included in the price
£300 returnable damages deposit due to the owner prior to arrival