See all properties
Entire home

Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views!

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views!

A balcony with a view of a swimming pool and distant mountains.
A terrace with a table set for dining, overlooking a scenic landscape.
Exterior
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and a dining area with a wooden table set for a meal.
A narrow passageway leading to a kitchen with a wooden table, chairs, a window, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

View in a map
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany
  • Place, Pontecosi Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Duomo
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Ariostesca Castle
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪97 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

Located within 2 miles (3 km) of Pontecosi Lake, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ariostesca Castle. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
View more Villas in Castelnuovo di GarfagnanaOpens in a new window

What's nearby

  • Pontecosi Lake - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Duomo - 10 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Archaeological Museum - 10 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Ariostesca Castle - 10 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello - 17 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Camporgiano Poggio Station - 12 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 98 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Rocca - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Il Pozzo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Ariosto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪bar da beppe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪In Gelateria - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Sleeping & Layout:
Cottage: 4 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms (sleeps 7 + 1)
Apartment 1: 2 bedrooms / 1 bathroom (sleeps 4)
Apartment 2: 1 bedroom / 1 bathroom (sleeps 2–3)

Total capacity: up to 14 guests

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.
The villa is heated and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

Similar properties

Property grounds
Peaceful farmhouse with private pool, amazing mountain views, Boules , WIFI
Toscana
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 33 reviews
Peaceful farmhouse with private pool, amazing mountain views, Boules , WIFI

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (55 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Some pets allowed on request

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Property Registration Number IT046009B53KX6HNZ5

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Upon check-in, all guests, including children, must be present to show their passport or government-issued photo ID.
  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed GBP 5000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Cottage Stunning Views Short Drive Town. Wifi.great Value Villa
Cottage Stunning Views Short Drive Town. Wifi.great Value Villa
Cottage Stunning Views Short Drive Town. Wifi.great Value

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this villa?

This villa is located in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, close to Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini, Isola Santa Lake, and Pania della Croce Mountain. You'll also find Pontecosi Lake and Ariostesca Castle within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views!?

No, there isn't parking at this villa.

Is a spa located at this villa?

Spa services at the villa include massages.

Is this villa adjacent to a casino?

No, this villa is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views!?

There are many amenities for couples at this villa, including a chef service, a private pool, and a fireplace.

Does Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views! have a hot tub?

No, this villa doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this villa include breakfast service?

No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this villa allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this villa.

Does Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views! have connecting rooms available?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this villa?

The closest major airport to this villa is Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA), which is about 29.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views!?

Yes, every villa at Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views! comes with a patio.

Flexible Group Accommodation with Private Pool & Hot Tub. Beautiful views! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nora W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gragnanella

Great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valentina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen!

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!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sigrid V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zomerverblijf 2022

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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastisk ferie i Gragnanella

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Martina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toller Pool und super Aussicht

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jochen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heerlijke grote woning met heerlijke berglucht

Genot om te verblijven. Bergen vlakbij idem strand op 1 uur
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Markus B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafte Unterkunft am Ende des Dorfes

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.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Toscany hangout

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....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Addy d.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Huis met veel trappen.

Het huis ligt in het dorp maar er zijn daar geen voorzieningen. Castelnuovo ligt op 15 min met de auto.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

You need to book this !!

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann-Katrin S.

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!
Verified

8/10 Good

Stefan A.

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.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

8/10 Good

Christin H.

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 :-)
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

jenny h.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sue D.

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lena D.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rolandas K.

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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.
Archival

8/10 Good

Fraser M.

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024