Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views!
Ideal for larger families or groups of friends wishing to holiday together whilst still enjoying some personal space, this property is arranged across two neighbouring houses which are let together exclusively to one group.
Situated at the edge of a tiny historic hamlet with no facilities, the accommodation can sleep up to 14 guests in total and comprises:
A traditional 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom rustic cottage A separate renovated house divided into two self-contained modern apartments: One 2-bedroom apartment One 1-bedroom apartment
Each unit has its own living and kitchen facilities, allowing smaller families or couples within the group to enjoy independence, whilst still sharing outdoor areas and dining spaces.
The two houses are positioned close together and share the outdoor facilities. A very small rural path runs between the buildings, occasionally used by locals on foot, although vehicle access is extremely rare.
Guests have exclusive use of: Private swimming pool with beautiful views Two covered outdoor dining loggias Hot tub Wood-fired pizza/bread oven BBQ and 'outdoor kitchen' areas Table tennis Garden and field (uneven) for children to play Parking WiFi
There are several outdoor dining areas, including a fully equipped kitchen beneath the cottage loggia, enabling the whole group to cook and eat together with ease.
A little about the area: Situated in beautiful surroundings within the Garfagnana area of Tuscany, the property is ideal for guests wishing to relax or explore the many walking routes and footpaths throughout the surrounding mountains. The local market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is just over a 5-minute drive away and offers a good selection of shops, bars, restaurants and a weekly market. The popular medieval town of Barga can be reached in approximately 20 minutes, whilst the historic walled city of Lucca is around 1 hour away. Pisa, with its famous leaning tower, is approximately 1 hour 15 minutes by car, and Florence can be visited in around 2 hours. The famous Wind Caves are around a 40-minute drive away, as is a local adventure park offering activities such as river canyoning. Nearby lakes include Gramolazzo where you can swim, and Vagli — with its submerged village and famous zipwire. The Fortress at Verrucole is a popular local attraction with stunning views and interactive activities for children. Also close by is the Buffardello tree climbing and zip wire park, suitable for both adults and children, where you can take a picnic and spend the day in the shade of the forest.
The real beauty of this area lies in its dramatic mountain scenery, peaceful atmosphere and the opportunity to experience a non-touristy part of Tuscany, with numerous small historic villages hosting local festas during the summer months.
Please note: A car is necessary for access to restaurants, shopping and local amenities. The AI generated advert local area information details distances as the crow flies.
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Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
Villa with private pool, terrace and garden, WIFI!
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Some pets allowed on request
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Tourist tax taken €1 per person to maximum of €5 per person per stay. Not applicable to guests under 14 yrs. Tax payable in cash on arrival
Pool open 1 May to 30 September. If pool required for other dates written permission required.
If you wish to bring a DOG please check IN ADVANCE.
Heating not included in the price of your stay. If heating is required it is to be paid locally for the amount used.
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Property Registration Number IT046009B53KX6HNZ5
About the area
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
Located in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga and Ethnographic Museum Don Luigi Pellegrini are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pietro Pellegrini Botanical Garden and Poggio Scorzatello Ski Lift. Travelling with kids? Consider Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Parco Levigliese. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello - 19 min drive - 13.8 km
Getting around
Camporgiano Poggio Station - 12 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 98 min drive
Restaurants
La Rocca - 6 min drive
Il Pozzo - 10 min drive
bar da beppe - 9 min drive
Gelateria Centrale - 6 min drive
Il Baretto - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views!?
As of 12 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views! on 1 May 2026 start from NZ$675, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views! located?
This family-friendly Castelnuovo di Garfagnana villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pontecosi Lake, Ariostesca Castle and Duomo. Archaeological Museum is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Dear Nora,
Thank you for your 5 stars review!
Even if the review is very short I think it expresses everything! :-)
We look forward to hearing from you again in the future.
Best regards,
Marie at Tuscan Retreats
Sehr ruhige Lage, etwas abenteuerliche Anfahrt, tolle Häuser, die für uns vier Familien perfekt gepasst haben. Der Pool ist sehr sauber und kindersicher abgetrennt, die Ausstattung einfach aber ausreichend, besonders toll ist der Pizzaofen. Auch die Waschmaschine und die Geschirrspüler sind echt klasse! Insgesamt eine tolle Location für eine entspannte Urlaubswoche.
Barbara H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
Thank you so much for your kind and detailed feedback. We’re delighted the houses worked so well for your families, and that you enjoyed the pool, pizza oven, and facilities. It’s wonderful to know you had such a relaxing week, and we’d be very happy to welcome you back again.
Best wishes, Lorraine at Tuscan-retreats.
Wir waren mit 3 Familien dort und waren sehr zufrieden. Der Vermieter war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Die Autofahrt zum Anwesen gestaltete sich im Ort selbst, sehr schwierig da wir mit Kombis anreisten und die Straßen sehr sehr eng sind.
Bernd S.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review. We’re delighted you enjoyed your stay and found the owner so friendly and helpful. Yes these old tuscan villages have narrow roads, but we feel it is all part of the charm of these historic places. We’re so pleased everything else went well for you and hope we can welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes, Lorraine at Tuscan-retreats.
Heel geschikt voor familie’s. 3 aparte familieruimtes met top terras, zwembad en centrale keuken, barbecue en pizzaoven Heel leuk voor de kinderen, tafeltennis/tafelvoetbal etc. Fantastisch uitzicht en zwembad. De eigenaar (Alessandro) spreekt alleen Italiaans, maar hij is zeer gastvrij en heeft pizza’s in de oven gemaakt. Een absolute aanrader.
Peter W.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Dear guests,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so pleased to hear that the house worked well for your families, and that you enjoyed the terrace, pool, pizza oven, and games for the children. Alessandro will be thrilled to know his hospitality (and pizzas!) were appreciated – he always loves making guests feel at home.
We’d be delighted to welcome you back any time!
Best wishes,
Lorraine at Tuscan-retreats
Wir waren positiv überrascht. Der Weg zu der Unterkunft war atemberaubend, nur das hätte sich schon gelohnt hinzufahren. Die Aussicht von der Unterkunft war auch wunderschön. Die Unterkunft selbst war gut und wir konnten uns bequem aufteilen aber man verbringt den Aufenthalt sowieso meistens drausen. Es gibt viele Ausflugsmöglichkeiten.
Was mir gefehlt hat waren paar mehr Mülleimer, wir haben im Cottage auf drei Stockwerke nur einen gehabt.
Ich würde diese Unterkunft auf jedenfall noch mal mieten!!
Valentina V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are so pleased you appreciated the beauty of this area, and also that you enjoyed this property which is ideal for groups. We will pass on re rubbish bins, and the owner will provide more. Do please come again! Best wishes, Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Mooie locatie op berg , 3 afzonderlijke woningen ( 2 moderne en 1 rustieker gedeelte) , mooie uitzichten , kleine nadelen altijd naar binnen voor toilet en zwembad vanaf 16u30 in de schaduw. Maar voor de rest hebben we een super verblijf gehad
Sigrid V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2022
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at this beautiful place. The owner has recently renovated with a brand new BBQ and wood oven area, and also an outdoor kitchen and he is now studying the possibility of a WC close to the pool too. Many guests like that the pool gets shady by late afternoon as they are fed up by the heat, but I fully understand. We hope you were able to continue to enjoy the sun at the second terrace which gets the sun until later. We hope to hear from you again.
Lorraine at Tuscan-retreats
Huset var præcist som på fotos. Der var rent og pænt. Poolen var fantastisk og blev rengjort i den periode vi var der. Kan anbefale andre dette skønne sted.
Charlotte L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2022
Dear Charlotte,
Thank you for your 5 stars review!
We are very glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the property. We look forward to hearing from you again in the future!
Best regards,
Marie at Tuscan Retreats
Die Kommunikation mit der Agentur war hervorragend, es wurde bei allen Anliegen schnell und hilfreich reagiert. Auch unser Wunsch nach einer Abreise in der Nacht um den Rückreise-Stau am Samstag zu vermeiden, war kein Problem!
Das Haus selbst ist sehr schön und die Außenanlagen mit Pool (die Beleuchtung ist super!), überdachter Terrasse und Tischtennisplatte ideal, um den ganzen Tag hier zu verbringen. Auch einen separaten Bereich mit Grill- und Pizzaofen gibt es, überdacht mit Waschbecken - eine richtige Außenküche.
Die Lage in dem kleinen Ort oberhalb von Castelnuevo bringt eine tolle Aussicht mit sich. Die Zufahrtsstraßen sind schmal, aber der Bus fährt hier auch, also kein Problem. :-)
Einzige „Wermutstropfen“: Einige Nachbarn in der Umgebung haben Hunde, die leider sehr viel bellen in der Nacht. Und die Pfannen sind alle schon sehr in die Jahre gekommen und sollten ausgetauscht werden. Außerdem gibt es nur in zwei Schlafzimmern Fensterläden. Durch die Ost-Süd-Ausrichtung aller Zimmer ist es mit Sonnenaufgang sehr hell in den anderen Räumen, was dem Ausschlafen eher abträglich ist. ;-)
Die Zufahrt mitten durch den kleinen Ort ist mit größeren Autos durchaus manchmal Maßarbeit, aber machbar.
Alessandro ist sehr freundlich und hat uns Tomaten und Wein aus eigener Herstellung geschenkt. Leider kann er kein Englisch und wir kaum Italienisch - schade, dadurch waren die Gespräche immer sehr eingeschränkt.
Alles in allem ein toller Urlaub in einem hübschen Haus mit fantastischem Blick und genialem Pool!
Charmant rustikales Bauernhaus in ruhiger Berglage
Das Objekt entsprach vollumfänglich unseren Vorstellungen von Toskana, Bergregion und Entschleunigung. Neben dem großen und gepflegten Pool war als besonderes Highlight ein Pizzaofen mit angrenzender Grillstelle vorhanden, was beides gerne und intensiv genutzt wurde. Nach einer abendlichen Einführung durch den Hausherrn haben wir unsere ersten Erfahrungen als Pizzabäcker mit Erfolg unter Beweis stellen können. Das Anwesen liegt wunderbar eingebettet in die Natur mit Panoramablick auf die umliegenden Berge. Als besonderer Hinweis sei erwähnt, dass die Zufahrt bis zum Haus sehr schmal und steil ist.
Jochen V.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Thank you for your review. Great to hear you loved the pool, pizza oven, views and the local area! We hope to hear from you another time.
NB -for future guests, whilst approach road is narrow and steep it is perfectly fine in an ordinary car .
Best wishes
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Amazing pool with a view at the edge of the world (well, village…)
Gragnanella is a tiny village (~85 inhabitants) in the hills. The house is just outside the village, overlooking the valley and mountains. The biggest asset is the pool and terrace overlooking all of that. From Gragnanella, you can easily go into the mountains, to the sea, to Lucca, or just enjoy the surroundings themselves. The host Alessandro is super friendly and helpful. Greatly recommended!
John K.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2021
Thank you for your 5 star review.
We are glad you enjoyed this house and the wonderful views from the pool and terrace. Good also to know you made the most of the area too. We will pass on your comments to Alessandro and he will be happy to welcome you again.
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Wir waren super begeistert. Allesandro hat uns sehr nett in Empfang genommen. Die Unterkunft hatte alles was wir brauchten. Geschirr, Handtücher, Pool... alles war da! Das Haus ist das letzte auf der Route ins Dorf und wir sind mit unserem Familienauto auch super durchgekommen. Wer mit einem Größeren Transporter kommt, kann auch 3min zu Fuß vom Haus weg parken. Die Gasse wird dafür am Ende vielleicht etwas zu eng.
Ansonsten hat das Haus einen unfassbaren Charme und ist für die Toskana sicherlich normal. Wir haben es sehr genossen und danken Allesandro für seine Gastfreundschaft und das er sich so liebevoll um Gäste und sein Anwesen sorgt.
Der Pool hat an jeder Stelle die gleiche Tiefe. Ca. 1,40 Meter würde ich schätzen. Zum Schwimmen super geeignet. Für Familien mit Schwimmhilfe, aber auch super geeignet.
Markus B.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review, which we have passed to Alessandro. He is very happy to hear you loved the place and would be very pleased to welcome you again.
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
We really enjoyed our stay. The house is really nice and with temperatures >35° Celsius the pool was a real pleasure.
The owner was super nice and the surronding beautiful.
Travelling in the area takes forever due to crazy mountain roads. Don't bring your biggest car....
Melanie A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2020
Thank you for your review, and we are glad you loved the house and pool and area.
We hope to welcome you another time.
For future guests, please note that whilst Garfagnana is mountainous and away from it all, buses move daily and lorries regularly, so the roads are fine for all size cars. The market town of Castelnuovo with all you need is less than a 10 mins drive; Barga just 25 mins; San Romano and the tree climbining/zip wire park 20 mins; various good restaurants within a 15 min drive ; Lucca 1 hour as examples. We do provide a detailed information pack to get the best out of the area, and Gragnanella is actually a really good location for exploring the Garfagnana itself too .
Het huis ligt in het dorp maar er zijn daar geen voorzieningen. Castelnuovo ligt op 15 min met de auto.
Addy d.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay!
NB - for future guests, there are no facilities in the village which is very quiet and provides you with a very peaceful holiday. The market town of Castelnuovo is however less than a 10 minute drive away and has all facilities including large supermarket, bars, places to eat, etc.
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
The property is up in the hills with views down onto Castelnuovo. The village is quiet and quaint, and the property is right at the end, keep going when you get there, there’s a few twists and turns before you arrive. The pool area is beautiful and well maintained, plenty of sun beds and chairs to relax on. To the side of the property is parking for a few cars and a BBQ area, get there to catch the last bits of sun. The property itself is of a good size, consisting of a single room downstairs, handy for the less able, upstairs a further three rooms. Two with king size beds and a room with bunk beds. Bedding is supplied. Two shower rooms again one up and one down. The living room is comfortable with a large TV, we didn’t use this room much at all. Kitchen is well equipped and found it had plenty of staple items left over from previous guests.
Alessandro who owns the property lives nearby and visited us twice, his English is limited but we got by with some clever google translate. A true gent and a pleasure to speak to, we found him very helpful and nothing was too much for him.
The local area is beautiful, we didn’t see too much as the kids enjoyed the pool too much and so did we. Castelnuovo has a Conad
Supermarket, very well stocked and had everything we needed. Go to Gallicano for a larger Conad and diesel is so much cheaper here, up to 20c per litre.
Barga is well worth a visit, make sure you make the trip up to the Duomo Di S. Cristoforo, For some amazing views.
We visited the end of August 2019.
Thank you for a lovely stay and we would highly recommend booking.
Craig P.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write such a detailed review which we have passed onto Alessandro.
Really good to hear you had a wonderful time and would be very happy to welcome you again.
Lorraine at Tuscan-retreats
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann-Katrin S.
15 September 2018
The perfect dream in Tuscany!
Rustic countryside dream!
We loved everything about this house. It feels genuine and the small village is really charming. Castelnouvo di Garfagnana is only 10 minutes away and is one of the best villages we have visited in Italy. The house is perfect for a big family and the pool is great. The view is amazining! We would recommend this place to everyone who want to have a perfect countryside vacation in Tuscany!
Ann-Katrin S.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for your review.
We are glad to hear you loved this place and we hope to hear from you another time.
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Verified
8/10 Good
Stefan A.
24 August 2018
Schöner Blick von Pool und Veranda über das Tal des Serchio
Wir verbrachten im Sommer 2018 drei wunderschöne Wochen in dem Haus. Es liegt am Rande des kleinen Dorfes Garfagnella an einer steilen, schmalen Straße. Dahinter kommt nur noch der schöne und gepflegte Friedhof des Dorfes.
Das Bauernhaus ist alt, aber innen und außen renoviert. Luxus braucht man nicht zu erwarten, die Dielen knarzen und die Wände sind dünn. Die Fenster sind klein, so bleibt es im Haus auch bei Sommerhitze erträglich.
Auf der Veranda finden 6 bis 8 Personen gut Platz beim Essen, Spielen oder Lesen. Sie spendet Schatten und es geht immer ein leichter Luftzug. Die Pflanzen werden regelmäßig gewässert,
Der Pool ist groß, Alessandro sieht regelmäßig nach dem rechten. Hier gibt es eine weitere Sitzgelegenheit.
Um zur Veranda und zum Pool zu gelangen, muss man um das Haus herumgehen (der Hauseingang liegt zur Straße). Zwei Parkplätze sind vorhanden (reichen auch für drei Autos), Außerdem gibt es eine Schaukel und eine Tischtennisplatte, die wir im Juli wegen der Hitze leider nur selten nutzen konnten.
Die Ausstattung ist einfach und zweckmäßig. Es ist alles da, bei acht Personen kommt man aber an Grenzen. Wir haben Messer nachgekauft, weil die einfach immer in Benutzung waren, also immer gleich den Geschirrspüler befüllen.
Alles in allem ein schönes Haus, den besonderen Reiz macht die Lage mit dem wunderschönen Blick über das Tal.
Stefan A.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad you spent an enjoyable 3 weeks at this lovely location!
I am sorry you didn't find all the kitchen equipment but for the benefit of future guests, there is a cabinet in the kitchen with loads of cutlery in it for a few meals before needing to use the dishwasher. Other guests have mentioned this before, so I have asked the owner to point out where all the additional equipment is kept when guests arrive - hopefully he will remember to do so but if not, do ask.
Best wishes
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Archival
8/10 Good
Christin H.
17 July 2017
Lovely stay, but ...
We had a fantastic time in Gragnanella, the house is cosy with a lot of space and the views are amazing. The garden and the pool, all good!
But, we did find some things unconvenient, little things, easy to do something about. For example, there were only one oven mitten, but only pots with two handles(gets hot on a gas stove), and there were no dish towel, and no proper knife for vegetables and such (luckily, we had brought all three). Also, forks were _exactly_ eight, knives and spoons a few more. Only two wine glasses, one with damaged foot. And no pasta fork (???)
On the more serious side was that one of the beds were unmade (that it didn't _get_ made is somewhat on us, because we didn't bother to tell), we did not get the promised weekly cleaning, and Allessandro one day filled up the pool so much that the skimmers didn't filtrate, so the pool was full of insects and we couldn't use it for one day. (He seemes rather busy. No english! But very friendly.)
Also, when we arrived there was only two, almost empty, toilet rolls (for eight people!) and no dishwasher tablets. I don't know if this should be bought by the guests, but it seems a bit strange.
Bring your own salt and pepper, oil and other spices, none of this was in the house. Oh, and the towels were teeny tiny, so bring towels for showering. The info did say no pool towels, but I translated that to "do not use house towels for swimming", not that there would only be tiny towels :-)
Do NOT buy botteled water! Behind the church there is a spring with delicious water, bring a water container and save the planet :-)
Christin H.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad you had a good stay and rated the property as 4 stars.
We are sorry you didn't find all the items mentioned. We went to inspect immediately we got your review, and some of the items detailed were in fact at the property but those that were not (including more wine glasses and larger towels) were purchased immediately for the comfort of subsequent guests - thank you for raising. .
I am sorry you waited until you were home to raise these issues, since we are available all day every day to assist if there is anything missing in a property or any other problems (including communication if an owner has no English) and we would have ensured all the items missing were provided for you immediately.
The property is a self catering property and provided at a very good price, so as per the Essential information sheet we sent you, kitchen supplies such as dishwasher tablets are not always left although an initial supply of toilet roll is always included.
There was clearly a misunderstanding with the bed as all the beds were made up, but we were told that your group arrived with an additional guest who was not detailed on the booking form and there was no bed for them as the house is not advertised as sleeping more than 6 plus 2 . The owner was expecting 8 guests and 9 arrived...We understand the owner brought you an additional mattress, but had misunderstood that you bought your own linen for the unexpected guest. Again, we would have assisted with this issue if you had given us a quick call.
So far as a weekly clean is concerned, I am afraid this is my fault - when I sent the original quote I erroneously calculated that your stay was for 2 full weeks. For a pro rata cost stay of less than 2 weeks we only offer cleaning at additional cost on request. A free weekly change and clean is offered as a matter of course for 2 weeks. I do wish you had called me since I would have arranged an immediate clean due to my error.
Re the pool, we have never had an issue with this before - the owner is fully trained to clean the pool in accordance with health guidelines and a net is left for lifting insects between cleans. We have pool specialists on call for any pool problems guests may have...
Anyway we are glad you enjoyed your stay overall and thank you for raising the issues you did which has enabled us to rectify missing items immediately.
Best wishes Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Archival
10/10 Excellent
jenny h.
17 June 2017
Authentic Italian house in stunning setting
The most outstanding thing about this property has to be the amazing expansive view over Garfagnana, and the beautiful area that surrounds it. The pool was clean and well maintained, overlooking a productive plot, that twinkled with fireflies at night. The house was authentic, and spacious, we especially loved the ancient door and key! The tiny village with its church's s bell tower was quiet and interesting to look around, though there is little there. Allesandro was welcoming and helpful, providing us with extra towels for the pool when requested, allowing us to stay an extra few hours on the day we left, and giving us homemade wine and cherries from the trees. Off the beaten track, yet close to Castlenouvo di Garfagnana for restaurants and shops , a beautiful town. Highly recommended
jenny h.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for your review. Good to hear you loved those amazing views and that you found the house to be authentic Tuscan, and that the area appealed too. Always wonderful to be in the area when there are firelies - just magical!
Thanks again, and hope to hear from you another time. Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Sue D.
12 September 2016
Beautiful property with stunning veiws
Beautiful cottage,with stunning views very tranquil in a small village but only 2 miles away from the town of Castle Nuvo with plenary of bars and restaurants but it still has a real community feel.I cannot fault this property or the area it's absolutely fabulous.
Sue D.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thanks for your review, and we are really happy to hear you had a great time and loved both the property and the area! Best wishes, Lorraine at Tuscan-retreats
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lena D.
8 July 2016
Better than the picture showed!!!
Large villa with lots of space. Big kitchen that had everything you needed.
Lovely views, fresh air, big clean pool.
Countrydream
Lena D.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for taking your time to review, and we are glad that you found this to be a 'country dream' holiday
Best regards Lorraine at Tuscan-retreats.co.uk
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Rolandas K.
19 October 2015
Cosy house with perfect views!
We were staying two families. The house is very cosy, it was enough space for our group of 6 persons. We could find everything we needed in villa. Amazing views to the mountains. Nice small Tuscan village with very friendly community.
We had an intensive program of travelling by car, so it was extremely nice to enjoy evening swim in a big pool.
Our host Alessandro was very attentive (thank you very much for help with our dinner in restaurant in Castelnuovo). We also were suggested a large plate of fresh figs and vegetables from the garden.
Would recommend this property for people who would like to enjoy calm stay as well as those who would like to have a comfortable base for visiting Northern Tuscany.
We travel a lot, and with our friends nominated this place as one of our best we have stayed in summer.
Rolandas K.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. We are really happy that you enjoyed your stay and found the house a great base to explore, and that you appreciated the area, the views and the pool!
Alessandro sends his best wishes and would love to welcome you again. Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey S.
20 September 2015
Great place for a relaxing Italian holiday
Nice stone villa with ample space for our large family (6 people). Great view of the surrounding hills and mountains, and a nice pool. The village is quite small, which means you have to drive a few km to shop, but on the other hand it's very quiet and peaceful.
Jeffrey S.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed the property!
Archival
8/10 Good
Fraser M.
19 September 2015
Gragnanella- August 2015
Lovely rustic Italian villa set in the hills above market town. It is quiet location within a village with no local amenities, so driving to the market town (10 mins) necessary for anything. Lovely pool and house. We found it well equipped, bar a few more easy chairs in the lounge. Very friendly and helpful owner.
One thing to note, access to the pool is via front door around the property.