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Stunning hilltop Tuscan farmhouse. Private pool with spectacular views.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m
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Explore the area
Barga, Lucca
- Val di Luce
- Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa26 min drive
- Orrido di Botri Nature Reserve37 min drive
- Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)72 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Stunning hilltop Tuscan farmhouse. Private pool with spectacular views.
Our 4/5 bedroom, south-facing Tuscan farmhouse offers breathtaking views of the Apuan Alps and the hilltop town of Sommocolonia. With no immediate neighbours, Montate is accessed via a 400m private road, ensuring complete privacy and tranquillity. There is a private heated saltwater pool, various outdoor eating areas and barbecue, and a wonderful sun deck from where you can enjoy the views. Inside the house facilities include 4 bedrooms - 2 kingsize, 1 twin and 1 bunk bed room, 2 bathrooms - one with shower, one bath/shower. Fully fitted kitchen/diner with dishwasher, oven and fridge. Washing machine and additional fridge/freezer. Sitting room with smart TV, DVD player and DVD library. WiFi access and Bose bluetooth speaker. The outside chestnut house has been converted to offer an additional mezzanine-level sleeping area and living room/games room space below. Please note this is separate from the main house, albeit only a few steps away - so the nearest bathroom is in the house.
The house is in a rural area which is a 15/20 minute drive to the nearest town - Barga. It’s perfect for those looking to get away from it all and relax with family and friends. It’s not the best option for those looking to be at the centre of the action, although day trips to Lucca, Pisa, Florence and the beach are all manageable from the house. Barga offers several excellent restaurant/bar options in addition to supermarket and other amenities and a local taxi service is available for those who would prefer not to drive.
The property is run by our amazing manager Serena and her family. She lives close by and is on hand throughout your visit to help with any questions or issues at the house and can also help enhance your stay by helping you with local advice and bookings for trips or restaurants.
The house is in a rural area which is a 15/20 minute drive to the nearest town - Barga. It’s perfect for those looking to get away from it all and relax with family and friends. It’s not the best option for those looking to be at the centre of the action, although day trips to Lucca, Pisa, Florence and the beach are all manageable from the house. Barga offers several excellent restaurant/bar options in addition to supermarket and other amenities and a local taxi service is available for those who would prefer not to drive.
The property is run by our amazing manager Serena and her family. She lives close by and is on hand throughout your visit to help with any questions or issues at the house and can also help enhance your stay by helping you with local advice and bookings for trips or restaurants.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Hi. Please leave the keys either on the table in the kitchen or back in the slot behind the post box
Please do check the barbecue has been cleaned and all outside areas are cleared of rubbish and personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Barga
Located in Barga, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ariostesca Castle and Ponte della Maddalena are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pontecosi Lake and Tana che Urla. Travelling with kids? Consider Parco Levigliese and Parco del Levigliese. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Barga, Lucca
What's nearby
- Duomo di San Cristoforo - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
- Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 19 min drive - 11.8 km
- Ponte della Maddalena - 24 min drive - 20.1 km
- Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa - 26 min drive - 20.1 km
- Orrido di Botri Nature Reserve - 37 min drive - 27.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Pizza Indie - 14 min drive
- Caffe e Pasticceria Lucchesi - 14 min drive
- Terrazza Indie - 14 min drive
- Caffe Capretz - 14 min drive
- Locanda Km 0 - 23 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Sally Mais
Our Tuscan adventure has included a year living at Montate when our youngest daughter was born in the local hospital. We have enjoyed restoring the property and sharing it with others has been extremely rewarding. We have rented it out from the moment we bought it - our first guests experienced it without the pool and still loved it!
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with the area whilst on holiday in Lucca in 2000 and set about looking for the right property. We decided to base our search around the wonderful hilltop town of Barga, which has so much to offer all year round. When we first saw Montate and marvelled at that incredible view, we knew there could be nowhere else that would match it for sheer beauty and tranquility.
What makes this property unique
The ever-changing, spectacular view is what our guests tend to rave about, as well as the privacy and seclusion. Some guests rarely move from the house, choosing to get supplies at the beginning of their stay and then not venturing far from the pool. Others choose a more active route and use the house as a base for local walks and day trips to the many varied and wonderful Tuscan towns nearby. The house has been decorated and furnished to a high standard and offers various places outdoors and indoors, to relax and enjoy the surroundings.
Languages:
English, French, Italian
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