Monte Rotondo - 4 bedroom villa, private pool, walk to restaurant
This four bedroom villa that has been newly refurbished is ideal for families or groups of friends who want the privacy and relaxation of a rural setting with a large 12 metre private pool.
The house has a well equipped kitchen and extensive indoor and outdoor dining facilities suitable for a large group. The four bedrooms have new en-suite bathrooms and two have access to a balcony. There is a large sitting room and an additional bathroom as well as a covered patio area outside for shaded dining.
Furnished with a tasteful mix of antique and modern furniture, this house pervades Italian style.
With only a five minute walk to the nearest restaurant, nothing could be more convenient. The restaurant is of a high standard, great value, specialising in local produce and is popular with discerning Italians from all over the region.
Friends of Tuscany can help arrange excursions to vineyards, mountain biking, hill walking, horse riding, gorge walking, art classes and cooking classes which are all available locally.
Property Information
Garfagnana is 'Hidden Tuscany' at its best. With stunning scenery it is the perfect area in Tuscany for walking and outdoor activities. We have close ties with an outdoor activities company who offer many international class adventures.
Monte Rotondo is in the hamlet of Monteperpoli and only 3km from the large market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. There is an excellent restaurant only 2 minutes walk from the villa.
Castelnuovo, has many restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets and all other types of shops. There is a tourist information office, train station and a weekly market selling a wide variety of fashion, household goods, flowers, fruit and vegetables.
The nearby medieval villages of Cascio, Eglio and Sassi are really nice and worth exploring, as are many of the other villages in the area.
Other nearby places of interest are San Pelegrino, Corfino, Silico, Barga, Bagni di Lucca, Hermitage of Calomini (Gallicano), Grotta de Vento, Verrucole Fortress, and Castiglione di Garfagnana.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
Garfagnana is the best are in Tuscany for walking. We have strong links with an outdoor actities company offering inexpensive world class mountaineering, canyoning, caving and mountain bilking, as well as guided hill walking.
Mountain biking, hill walking and horse riding are all available locally.
Lucca 50 minutes drive or train journey
Pisa 1.5 hour drive or train journey
Cinque Terre 1.5 hour drive or train journey
Florence 2 hours drive or train journey
Mountain biking, hill walking and horse riding are all available locally.
Forti di Marmi and Viareggio are the nearest beach resorts, just over an hour's drive.
Lerici is a particularly nice fishing town further North on the coast, near the Cinque Terre.
You can take boats to the Cinque Terre at Viareggio, Forti dei Marmi and other places including Portovenere.
Other recommended places to visit include San Pellegrino, Bagni di Lucca, Hermitage of Calomini (Gallicano), Grotta de Vento, Verrucole Fortress, and Castiglione di Garfagnana.
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
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.
Towels, bed linen and pool towels provided.
Central heating will be charged as extra
Arrival after 4pm
Departure before 10am
Tourist tax due to the owner on arrival
Any damage to a property or its belongings must be replaced or the cash amount given to the owner
Pool open from May to October
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