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Stone cottage with wonderful loggia, private pool, walk to facilities.

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Outdoor dining
Outdoor pool
TV, fireplace
Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Sillicagnana, Provincia di Lucca
  • Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello
    2 min drive
  • Verrucole Fortress
    4 min drive
  • Apuan Alps
    10 min drive
  • La Spezia (QLP-Sarzana-Luni)
    103 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stone cottage with wonderful loggia, private pool, walk to facilities.

This property offers a taste of real Italy, set high in the stunning Garfagnana and situated in a lovely peaceful little village, it is within walking distance of a bar/basic shop, bakers, butchers and a pizzeria.

This detached stone cottage boasts 3 bedrooms, one of which has its own romantic terrace with stunning views of the valley and the mountains beyond. There are also 2 bathrooms, one of which has a tub.

Outside, there is a private pool, garden, barbeque and a wonderful loggia for al fresco dining and relaxing. Just relax under the traditional Tuscan arches, with the scent of the mature plants admiring the mountains beyond. This space is a real taste of Tuscany and a treat!



Property layout:
There are 3 different entrances into the house.
Enter into the lounge/diner via the covered loggia. Here there is a sofa, fireplace, TV and dining area. There are 3 steps into the kitchen which is equipped with an oven, 4 ring hob, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and microwave.
Also on this floor is a laundry room, and a bathroom which consists of shower, toilet, basin and bidet.
Up to 1st floor via an open staircase (with handrail) is the sleeping zone with :
Bedroom 1 - Large double with doors leading to private terrace with stunning views of the valley. A romantic place to enjoy a glass of prosecco, or to breakfast with a vista!
Bedroom 2 - Double bed with extra single bed.
Bedroom 3 - Bunk beds
Bathroom 2 -Bathtub with hand held shower, bidet, toilet and basin.

Outside:
Beautiful covered traditional arched loggia for al fresco dining and relaxing enjoying the views. Come in May and admire the abundant wisteria, or in June spend the evening with a glass of wine watching the fireflies dancing.
Garden area with barbeque for your culinary treats.
Pool area with private pool and sunbeds - just relax!

A little about the location:
Approached via a little village road (you can park at house, or in the free village car park) close to a bar which also offers basic shopping including fresh cured meats etc, a bakers and a butchers. There is also a little pizzeria within walking distance.
There are various good restaurants in the area providing fresh local home cooked traditional food within a very short drive, as well as local one-off shops, delicatessens, gelaterias and supermarkets.
The location is less than 15 minutes north of the market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana with its famous Thursday morning market, numerous bars & restaurants.
For relaxing afternoons out, there are lots of pretty villages to explore in the immediately locality, one of which is fully walled commanding outstanding views over the Apuane mountains. Another, only a 5-minute drive away offers a further opportunity to swim in the clear cold waters of the river. Many of these villages have festas in the summer with food, drink and dancing.
Situated only a short drive from the National Park of Orrecchiella, the location is ideal for walking, hiking, horse-riding, mountain biking and picnicking, surrounded by views of the seemingly endless mountains, and local chestnut woodland.
For those who enjoy the outdoor life there is also a local tree climbing/zip wiring park just 2 km from the house, with courses adapted for all age groups, from the very young to adults. Enjoy a picnic here too on hot days.
There are local adventure parks where one can try water canyoning, rock climbing, swimming in rock pools, canoeing etc and there is the Grotta del Vento, a massive cave system in the mountains which is a good day out.
There is an ancient fortress to visit also just a 5-minute drive or so and here you will enjoy stupendous views. There are interactive displays for children including a chance to try a little archery.
The beautiful mediaeval town of Barga with its cobbled streets, great architecture, cathedral and great views is only a 25-minute drive. Barga is famous for its art and music, and here one can often enjoy free music, evening markets, dancing, and sometimes even impromptu entertainment from Paolo Nutini! Becoming well known for its restaurants too, Barga has plenty of places to eat.
Lucca, the fully walled Mediaeval City and the Capital of the Region is an hour away, and one can spend the day cycling or meandering along its ample walls; people watching in both the grand and tiny piazzas with prosecco, coffee or ice cream; designer shopping; climbing towers, visiting some of its 99 churches or just taking in the atmosphere. If you like opera, there is a recital every evening before dinner in a unique church setting.
The traditional Tuscan sites of Pisa and Florence are easily do-able in a day trip as are the beaches of Forte dei Marmi or Viareggio. Many guests also visit the Cinque Terre...
The Golf Course of Garfagnana is under 10 minutes away too.
Florence 1 hr 40 mins, and the closest airport of Pisa is 85 minutes away.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be within walking distance of Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello. You'll find features such as an outdoor pool. The villa offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • The villa offers a private pool, a kitchen and a washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and a few minutes from Verrucole Fortress
Stone cottage with wonderful loggia, private pool, walk to facilities. offers its guests an outdoor pool and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This San Romano in Garfagnana villa is smoke free.

Property manager

Tuscan-Retreats Ltd - Lorraine/Marie/Mel

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Property Registration Number IT046027C2C8L45DOQ

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Stone cottage with wonderful loggia, private pool, walk to facilities. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Italy 2024
Very traditional Tuscan property, lovely neighbourhood, next door neighbour nice,friendly and helpful coffee shop. Home restaurant lovely and a great experience, roads are a bit windy and narrow in places, car is essential to visit Places. Church bells take a bit of getting used to.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

adam l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great host
Apartment with great character, clean and well maintained. The view is what we were hoping for on our first trip to the region. Beds are hard by American standards which is common to all the places we stayed in Italy - but we asked and received a bed pad very quickly. We were pleasantly surprised to see the apartment located in the midst of a stone paved village with old world charm. Note that that old world charm includes a nearby church with a bell tower which rings every half hour thru the night and linger at 7am. We were okay with it We walked across a nearby huge train bridge built a hundred years ago. Another day took an e bike tour that was awesome including visiting a 500 year old working grist mill Would definitely come again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country house
We had a wonderful time in this lovely country house. It is a great base to explore the many historical towns nearby. To come back to the house and pool in the evening was fantastic. The views from the house and gardens are breathtaking. The house itself is perfect for a family of 5 and the teenagers loved the good quality Wi-Fi! Communication with Gian Luca was also very good and he was very easy to talk to. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely villa with pool
Great villa which adequately slept my family of five. Beautiful little hamlet which is driving distance from restaurants and shops. Loved the first floor terrace out of master bedroom- great to wake up to amazing views. Lots to do and see. Visits to Lucca and Pisa. Also family did some Water activities which was great fun. Would recommend to any family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Frances B.

Excellent holiday
We (two adults and three teenagers) just returned from this lovely house after a ten day holiday. The view from the house is stunning, and it is in a really pretty village with lots of beautiful places to visit within easy reach. The pool was absolutely great: the children especially loved the way it was lit at night. We walked in the mountains, zip-wired, swam in the river as well as visiting Barga, Lucca, Pisa and the sea side. The house had everything we needed, and we would love to return.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Esther T.

GREAT PLACE TO STAY
We had a great time in this house. The quiet village and the beautiful nature around it was just perfect for relaxing holidays. The house is very clean and well equipped, as well as the swimming pool and the beautiful garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Daniella F., Paris

A dream vacation!
We've just returned from two weeks at this fantastic property, and my only hesitation is writing a viewing review is that we don't want it to become so popular that it wouldn't be available for us in the future! This beautiful old stone house in an especially charming medieval village has spectacular views of the mountains surrounding it. It was lovingly restored and is well-appointed and well-equipped. The pool was beautiful and most of our days ended with a refreshing dip. The August days were hot (most days it went up to between 28 and 33 degrees Celsius) but mornings and evenings were cool, great for sleeping! Screened windows were much appreciated,
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016

6/10 Okay

Ina F.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Haus mit Abstrichen
Check in, check out, sowie die Kommunikation mit der Agentur und dem Vermieter waren unkompliziert und prompt. Die Lage des Hauses ist abseits gelegen und nur mit dem Auto erreichbar. Es gibt zwar ein kleines Dorf, aber keine Einkaufsmöglichkeiten außer einem sehr kleinen Bäcker und einem Cafe mit dem Allernötigsten. Das Haus selbst ist nur direkt mit einem Kleinwagen erreichbar. Es gibt aber aber einen Parkplatz der fußläufig 2 Min entfernt ist. Es gibt eine sehr leckere und empfehlenswerte Pizzeria ca 3km in Volterra entfernt. Das Haus selbst hat eine sehr schöne Aussicht von der überdachten Terrasse. Der Garten und der Pool sind ansprechend. Die Sauberkeit im Haus war nicht überragend. Besonders die Küche war schlecht ausgestattet, nicht gepflegt und alt. Was man auch wissen sollte, die Schlafräume befinden sich im Obergeschoß. Die Zimmer waren klein und hellhörig. Es müssen einige Treppen überwunden werden. Für Familien mit kleinen Kindern, oder älteren Menschen evtl. nicht optimal. Fazit... Das Haus liegt schön, aber abseits. Es sollte besser ausgestattet werden (Küche, Fliegengitter, vor allem die Sauberkeit).
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Axel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and charming, requiring some renovation
Very nice house with beautiful swimming pool in a small tuscan village. Quite charming and nicely built. Kitchen and living room area as well as shower at the pool requiring some renovation. However, with very nice weather time spent mainly outside. Very helpful support by rental agency when required.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Bernt S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Leuke woning met het juiste onderhoud
Bij aankomst bleek het huis niet te voldoen aan de fotos. De tuin kan wel een onderhoudsbeurt gebruiken. Tevens was huis zelf niet echt schoon. Dit eerst zelf schoongemaakt.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Gregor G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy place in ancient village
We spent a week in the house with 4 adults and 3 kids. Everything was clean when we arrived, key was placed as described. The house is in the middle of the ancient village and really cosy. For unloading the car use the alternative entrance by the pool. Rooms are quite small and I would not recommend more than 6 persons overall. Kitchen is small and not too well equipped, bathrooms are in good condition. Bakery, butcher and a bar are in walking distance, the rest only by car. People are very friendly and appreciated any Italian communication - even my pathetic attempts.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lars-Christian Lyngs H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Meget autentisk bolig og hyggelig pool
Dejlig ferie i lækker autentisk italiensk bolig. Flot indrettet og hyggelig terrasser. Poolen var lækker.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Emmanuel V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Très belle région
Cadre magnifique, maison charmante, mais qui aurait besoin d'une petite rénovation. Nous avons passé un très bon temps en famille.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

A D., Bratislava

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place in chraming village
Very nice place highly recommended if you are looking for quiet place in typical village. Owner and Giovanna were extremelly helpfull .
Stayed 22 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Benedikt B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Entspannung pur
Schönes altes Haus. Gute Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter und dessen Vertreterin. Alles was man braucht um sich zu erholen. Zum Sightseeing muss man weit fahren, aber das wollten wir auch nicht. Das Haus kann ich empfehlen.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schönes Haus mit netter Nachbarschaft
Das Haus ist in einem wunderschönen Bergdorf gelegen, fernab vom Massentourismus. Die Räumlichkeiten sind liebevoll eingerichtet. Der zum Haus gehörende Garten, die Veranda und der Pool bieten ausreichend Platz zum Entspannen. Die Aussicht von der Terrasse ist fantastisch. Besonders möchte ich die Gastfreundschaft von Vermieter und Nachbarn loben. Wir wurden sehr herzlich empfangen! In ca. 15 Minuten erreicht man mit dem Auto Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, einem sehr schönen Städtchen für Besorgungen, Stadtbummel und nette Cafés/Restaurants. Wir haben den Aufenthalt in der Toskana für weitere Besuche der Städte Lucca, Siena, Florenz und San Gimignano genutzt (alle sehr sehenswert!). Herzlichen Dank an Gian-Luca und Monica für eine tolle Woche in Sillicagnana!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Sehr schön
Sehr schön
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Martin S.

idyllische Unterkunft in der Toskana
Wir waren mit unseren 2 Kindern eine Woche in der Unterkunft. Kommunikation trotz italienisch kein Problem. Haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen und können dieses Haus nur weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rudi J.

Geweldig charmant verblijf
We hadden een fantastische tijd achter de rug in een charmant verblijf. De GPS had ons wel via de kortste weg vanaf Aula,via bergdorpjes, naar het huisje gestuurd maar het beste is via Lucca te komen ( duurt langer maar wel véél gemakkelijker om te rijden ). Huisje ligt in de deelgemeente Sillicagnana, bij aankomst werden we verwelkomd door de sympathieke Monica die echter enkel Italiaanse spreekt. Het huisje ligt in een mooi bergdorpje, afstanden tot de mooiste bezienswaardigheden ( Lucca,Pisa, Sienna, Voltera, San Gimignano, Firenze en Cinque Terre ) liggen wel wat veraf. In km's ging het nog, alleen in tijd was het langer dan we gedacht hadden. Maar het huisje en het fantastisch uitzicht over de vallei waren pluspunten waarvan we genoten hebben. Tevens werden we geholpen door de zéér vriendelijke eigenaar Gian Luca die zéér behulpzaam was en wel Engels kon. Het comfort in het huisje was basic maar zéér proper. Ook het zwembad kreeg regelmatig een onderhoud. Kortom, het huisje waar we zeker nog eens terug gaan komen! Fam Jacobs Rudi
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Amelie D.

Bella vacanza !
Très jolie maison typique dans un magnifique village en pierre, bien agencée, propre, belles piscine et terrasse, au calme hors des circuits touristiques. Un peu éloignée des grandes villes mais les routes sont largement praticables et on trouve tout ce qu'il faut dans les jolis villages alentours. La dame s'occupant de la gestion de la maison ne parle que l'Italien mais a été gentille et efficace, le propriétaire est également disponible en anglais. Si je devais quand même trouver un point négatif je dirai que le linge n'était pas en quantité suffisante (1 serviette par personne et un seul torchon de cuisine pour la semaine) et un grille-pain aurait été le bienvenu.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Anette S.

Et rigtig dejligt hus,skøn beliggenhed .
Vi havde 14 dejlige dage i dette skønne hus,med den fantastiske udsigt ,så det var en fornøjelse at stå op til,skøn lille by ,med gode madsteder i nærheden.Det eneste vi synes der manglede ,vi var 7 afsted ,så bi kunne godt have brugt nogle flere solsenge,så skal du lige have kigget på dit strygejern .Men alt i alt et rigtig dejligt sted,som vi gerne vender tilbage til.Mvh.Anette
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Karin B.

Romantisches Haus in ruhiger Dorfidylle
Wir haben die 11 Tage sehr genossen. Die Hausübergabe war leider nur in italienisch, jedoch haben wir uns sehr schnell eingewöhnt und wir haben uns schnell zurecht gefunden und es war fast alles vorhanden. Die Espressomaschinen sind für uns Deutsche zwar gewöhnungsbedürftig, wir hatten uns schnell daran gewöhnt und das leckere Ergebnis jeden Morgen genossen. Der Pool ist genial von Lage und Größe! Wer für sich sein möchte, perfekt!!! Bäckerei ist um die Ecke und in Castelnuovo gibt es verschiedene Supermärkte und kleine Geschäfte.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Martine C.

Excellent
Très jolie et confortable maison avec jardin et piscine très bien entretenus dans une région calme et en-dehors des circuits touristiques habituels. Situation idéale pour les amateurs de randonnées dans la nature. Pour nous, habitant déjà à la campagne et amateurs de découvertes culturelles et artistiques, c'était un peu trop retiré : les routes d'accès aux sites connus (Lucca, Pise ...) sont sinueuses et rendent les déplacements un brin fastidieux. En résumé, excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

2/10 Terrible

Karin R.

1 Woche Urlaub mit 2 älteren Paaren
Lange haben wir uns auf diese Woche gefreut. Das Haus liegt sehr schön am Berg in einem kleinem Dorf. Man hätte einen herrlichen Blick ins Tal, wenn die hohe Hecke nicht gewesen wäre. Im inneren des Hauses, bekamen wir erst einmal einen Schock. Es war unsauber, kalt und feucht. Schimmel an der Wohnzimmerwand, geht gar nicht. Wir hatten keine Möglichkeit das Haus warm zubekommen.Es gab zwar einen Kamin, aber kein Holz. Ein Ansprechpartner fehlte auch. Eine Kaffeemaschine, die angegeben war, fehlte auch. Es gab eine Esspressokanne, die aber für uns nicht geeignet war.Es fehlte an vielen Dingen, die in einem Ferienhaus selbstverständlich sind.(zahlt man schließlich auch nicht wenig) Küchentücher fehlten ganz.Zum Putzen fand sich auch nichts. 2 Handtücher, pro Person, die man auch nicht trocken bekam, weil das Wetter auch nicht mitspielte. Die Dusche in der Wanne, ohne Vorhang, setzte jedesmal den Boden unter Wasser. Die 2. Duschtasse, war nicht dicht, sodass das auch kein Vergnügen war. Alles in allem, kann man dieses Haus nicht weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016