Le Lunghe - Cosy 2 bedroom cottage with fantastic views, great value
There is a 3.5m diameter, 90cm deep, lightweight swimming pool on the lawn which is great for play or cooling off, and a paved terrace as well as a delightful shaded eating area.
The house has been recently restored and extended and has a fully fitted dining kitchen, sitting room with sofa bed leading to the covered veranda and a large bathroom with shower and washing machine. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with twin beds or a double. Inside, this two-bedroom villa revels in its heritage, with traditional tiled floors. The kitchen has been made out of reclaimed chestnut wood and has an original stone fireplace with wood burning stove.
There is a 3.5m diameter, 90cm deep, lightweight swimming pool on the lawn which is great for play or cooling off, and a paved terrace as well as a delightful shaded eating area.
The house has breathtaking views and is ideal for people who seek peace and solitude, but is within a few minutes walk to the local medieval village, Sassi, with an excellent restaurant and small shop.
The larger town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is reachable by car in 10 minutes.
Ground floor
Kitchen/ dining room
front door, wooden table for 4, fireplace, fully equipped kitchen
Living room
large sofa, tv, stereo, books
Bathroom
toilet, sink, shower, bidet
First floor
Bedroom 1
double bed, chest of drawers
Bedroom 2
2 single beds, wardrobe
Things to note
Pool open May to October (can be negotiated)
Heating if required is charged as extra, but the wood burning stove heats the house well.
Parking for 2 cars at the cottage.
Road to cottage is dirt road and should be driven down slowly, most of our guests prefer to park in the village and walk to the house. Giancarlo the owner is happy to help guests with shopping and luggage with his car.
Property Information
Le Lunghe is a lovely house in the beautiful Garfagnana region of Northern Tuscany, perched in a spectacular position on the outskirts of the medieval village of Sassi.
There is a lovely local restaurant in the village as well as a shop.
This would be an ideal holiday spot for hill walkers and nature lovers as the Apuan Alps above the village are cris-crossed with marked footpaths, as are the Appenine Mountains across the valley.
Garfagnana has the best walking in Tuscany and the owners can advise on routes or accompany you on guided walks. Other outdoor activities such as mountain biking, canyoning and horse riding can easily be arranged.
There are lovely outdoor swimming pools in Castelnuovo, Gallicano and Barga. All the pools are served by cafe bars and have fantastic views.
Close by, Barga is an atmospheric town with regular festivals, a weekly summer outdoor market under the stars, exhibitions and galleries.
Castelnuovo, 1000 feet below the house, is good for all kinds of shopping, has a a local market, two tourist information offices and many bars and restaurants.
Garfagnana is famous in Italy for the quality and value of its food, cooked in a simple, rustic style with the best of local ingredients
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.
If you have booked through Air BnB, a HomeAway partner or TripAdvisor, the cancellation policy may be different and will be described on their website.
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.
Payment Methods
Bank transfer Bank of Scotland PLC, Teviot House, 41 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9DR
For payment in GBP £'s
Friends of Tuscany
Sort code 80-22 60 A/c no. 0658 1297
IBAN GB50 BOFS 8022 6006 5812 97 SWIFT BIC; BOFSGBS1SDP
For payment in EURO:
Friends of Tuscany
Sort code 80-22-60 A/c no. 59221332
IBAN; GB62 BOFS 8022 6059 2213 32 SWIFT BIC; BOFSGBS1SDP
StripeFor credit card payments made from the UK no extra fee will be applied. For those made in Europe a 2% fee will be applied, for those out of the EU a 3% credit card fee is due if paying by credit card.
Rules
Well behaved pets considered. Please ask.
Total number of occupants will not exceed the quoted number unless agreed.
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.
Central heating will be charged as extra for for colder periods - please enquire.
There is an excellent log fire that heats the house.
Tourist tax due to the owner on arrival.
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