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Outdoor dining
Shower, hair dryer, bidet, towels
Outdoor pool
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62691 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Comunale, Tuscany
  • Place, Pontecosi Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ariostesca Castle
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Duomo
    ‪14 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Villa Collemandina

This villa is located 3 mi (4.9 km) from Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and within a 10-minute drive of Pontecosi Lake. The villa includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.
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What's nearby

  • Pontecosi Lake - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles
  • Ariostesca Castle - 14 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Duomo - 14 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Archaeological Museum - 14 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Orecchiella Park - 20 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Villetta San Romano Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Dispensa & Rewind - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Rocca - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Il Pozzo - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪bar da beppe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Festa della Bistecca - ‬10 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.

Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view

A lovely country villa, Casa Natalina, is located in the stunning Garfagnana region of Northern Tuscany, a lush green valley between the Appenine and Apuane Mountains.

The property features a large 12 x 5 metre saltwater pool, complemented by a 3 x 3 metre shallow children's pool with wide steps for easy access. The pool area also includes a solar-heated shower, a sun patio with loungers, and beautifully landscaped garden surroundings offering breathtaking views.

This renovated house combines traditional Tuscan charm with modern comfort. With chestnut-beamed ceilings, tiled floors, and an atmospheric ambiance, it is ideal for a family or group of friends. It offers 3 bedrooms (a double and two twins), 2 spacious bathrooms, a lounge with an open fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area for eight. A patio door leads from the lounge onto a balcony, while the kitchen opens onto a fine outdoor dining patio, with panoramic views, shaded by a sun umbrella.

The back garden boasts a second sun patio with outdoor furniture, pizza oven, a hammock, and partial shade from fruit trees. Guests can also enjoy the owner's complementary Chianti wine, sourced from their vineyard. Upon arrival, the owners provide a welcome pack to help you settle in and start your stay off right.

The house is spread over three levels, with both the bottom and first floors situated at ground level due to the graduated design of the garden. This unique layout ensures easy access to outdoor spaces from multiple levels, enhancing the charm and functionality of the property.

Ground Floor:

Spacious kitchen and dining room with seating for 8
Bathroom with a shower
Outdoor patio accessible directly from the kitchen/dining area
Second Floor:

Comfortable living room with access to a balcony
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with a shower
Hallway leading directly to the back garden
Top Floor:

Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Balcony offering lovely views

"Friends of Tuscany" manage all aspects of your villa booking with tailored information to get the most from your holiday. We can help to arrange a shopping delivery service, home made meal on arrival, wine tours, children’s activities, wild swimming spots, festivals, events, and restaurant recommendations based on our personal knowledge of the area built up over 30 years.
The villa is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Rules

All trash and perishables must be disposed of and dishes washed before departure. Central heating is free of charge
Any damage to a property or its belongings must be replaced or the cash amount given to the owner
£300 or €300 damages deposit due to the owner

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Baby cots provided

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
  • Minimum check-in age: 30

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.
  • 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit.

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.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this villa?

This villa is located in Villa Collemandina, close to Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello, Verrucole Fortress, and Orecchiella Park. Pontecosi Lake is also within a driving distance of 3.2 mi.

Is parking available on site at Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view?

No, there isn't parking available at the villa.

Is there a spa available 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.

Is there an indoor pool at this villa?

No, this villa doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view good for couples?

At this riverfront villa, couples will welcome the many amenities including a private pool and a fireplace along with an outdoor pool.

Does Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view 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.

Does this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this villa though service animals are welcome.

Does Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view have connecting rooms available?

No, this villa doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view?

Yes, every villa at Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view comes with a balcony and some offer mountain views.

Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As a family of 41 w e spend a week here and everything was is just awesome - the location, the atmosphere and authenticity, fully equipped kitchen and appliances- the scenery. A true gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful villa in the mountains w breathtaking views. Very quiet and relaxing. No road noise only the sound of the river. We loved the pizza oven and the house was really well equipped. The hosts were super helpful. We had a fabulous experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Beautiful!

We had a fantastic holiday here. The views are absolutely stunning and we spent a lot of time enjoying them by the pool. Any direction you drive, there are gorgeous little hillside villages and the owners recommendations for restaurants are brilliant - do not miss the multi course set Sunday lunch at Hotel Panoramica! Swimming at the waterfall and cooking in the wood fired pizza oven were also highlights. We are missing waking up to those views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

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

Idyllic Italy

Spacious, private house in peaceful surroundings. We had a fabulous two weeks here with lots of room for all to spread out. The pool is the shining star! Easy distances to lovely towns to wander and so, so many outdoor activites to keep the adrenaline junkies happy. Highly recommended canyoning with Apians adventures and a visit to Canyon park Lucca for the most amazing SUP and zip line experiences. Fabulous last evening meal at Il Pozzo after we had stuffed ourselves on homemade wood-fired pizzas during our stay!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqui Q.

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

What an amazing stay

This is such a wonderful property in a truly beautiful location. The photos of the property give a true depiction of the grounds, the outdoor sitting area is perfect for enjoying a meal looking over the stunning Mountain View . The pool area is perfect for relaxing after enjoying days out around the local and farther area. The local villages are beautiful. The welcome pack was well thought out, with milk, bread, butter, eggs, pasta ragu sauce, fruit and herbs. Along side the red wine, cold beers and water. The fresh cut flowers dotted around the property was a lovely touch. Susan, Andrew & Molly were fabulous hosts, checking everything was ok on arrival and only a message click away for any queries about the local area.Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful accomodation
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

A little bit of Heaven

We stayed at Casa Natelina for a week and our only regret is we didn't stay longer!! The house was superbly equipped with everything we needed and we had a lovely welcome pack on arrival. We arrived late in the evening and didn't have our bearings as yet so this was so very welcome! The house was clean and well maintained throughout. Our favourite thing to do was bbq on the outside deck overlooking the mountains. The outdoor spaces were great and the views simply spectacular! You'd be hard pushed to find a more stunning outlook from the (very large!) swimming pool in all directions. When it got a little too hot there was a wonderful gazebo to relax under and read. Heavenly!! We'll be back!
Verified

8/10 Good

LOIC R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb swimming pool, impressive view, beautiful garden. Large terraced house with all the necessary equipment (including dishwasher, freezer, washing machine). The presence of neighbors did not bother us too much. The bedding is average. The pool is a little too cold. The washing machine does not spin. When it rains heavily, water infiltrations appear (windows, doors and roof / ceiling) some of which (roof / ceiling) are very noisy and disturb sleep at night. The presence of mosquitoes and other biting insects bothered us but we understand that it is normal to have them in the countryside. The wifi worked well except for the first three days, but the cellular network works very well. We very much appreciated the welcome pack. Thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michel d.

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

Un paradis toscan

Un très chouette coin. Magnifique paysage. Nuit calme et paisible. La température tombe le soir ce qui rend inutile l'air conditionné. Très belle semaine de vacances.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good

Heika H.

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

Schönes altes Haus mit viel Natur

Das Haus hat ein tolles Naturgrundstück, einen sehr schönen und großen Pool, der regelmäßig gepflegt wird. Wir haben lediglich ein wirklich nettes Restaurant mit gutem Weinangebot in der Nähe vermisst, aber Pizza-Fans werden fündig.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sabina P.

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

Lovely

Fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Carole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Top 👍🏻

Très bien à recommander l’agriturismo de cette région est absolument délicieux tout comme l’accueil chaleureux de ses habitants!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Regina M.

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

Toller Urlaub!

Wir haben einen traumhaften Urlaub in schöner Umgebung und mit tollem Pool verlebt. Danke dafür! Besonders nett fanden wir das Willkommenspaket der Eigentümer! Vielen Dank 🤩
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sebastian G.

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

Beautiful view from a fantastic pool

Nice house, with a beautiful view and a fantastic pool that was cleaned several times a week. Both the agency and the owner were very accommodating to our inquiries. We were very satisfied.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Axel G.

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

A beautyfull Place

Perfekte Lage für Naturliebhaber - die Terasse mit großem Sitzrondell lädt zum tollen Panoramablick ein. Grill u. Pizzaofen sorgen für die kulinarischen Highlights. Eine weitere positive Erwähnung gilt dem großzügigen Pool, der keine Wünsche offen lässt. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet , so dass der Selbstverpflegung nichts in Wege steht. Thema Betten, ...Empfindungssache ;0) Wir haben sehr gut geschlafen, was nicht zuletzt auch an der Atmosphäre des alten Landhauses lag. Fazit: Sehr empfehlenswert mit einem Wehrmutszropfen. Der Parkplatz liegt ca. 40-50m vom Hauseingang entfernt dieser ist nur mühselig mit dem normalen PKW erreichbar. (Be+entladen)Fzg. Mit Allrad u. erhöhter Bodenfreiheit haben hier Vorteile... Urlaub gelungen,wir fahren erholt nach Hause!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
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6/10 Okay

Edith M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Wunderschöner Blick, aber ab vom Schuss

Sehr sehr ruhig Lage! Ein wunderschöner Blick von der Sitzgruppe und vom Pool. Wow! Lange, sehr kurvenreiche Fahrt bis zur Wohnung. Das Haus ist direkt mit einem anderem Objekt zusammengebaut. Wir hatten trotzdem unsere Ruhe. Die Sitzgruppe, Liegestühle, Bäder und Küchengeräte sind schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. (Ist aber alles aus den Bildern ersichtlich!) Wir haben die Abgeschiedenheit genossen und uns sehr gut erholt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

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

A slice of heaven

Our two families had a wonderful time at Casa Natalina. The house is an attached home with a few other homes on the property, but the large property was laid out so that we had plenty of privacy. The house and pool are very clean and the kitchen well outfitted. We spent a lot of time using the wonderful outdoor spaces that included several places to eat and relax, or simply swing in the hammock (which my son loved.) The pizza oven was a huge hit! We had a lot of fun trying new combinations using local ingredients to come up with the perfect pizza pie. Tip... the pre-made dough at the markets that comes in bags is excellent and a huge timesaver. The views from the pool were extraordinary and we spent many hours either lounging by the pool or swimming. There is an attached splash pool which was popular with the youngest. Our kind hosts, Susan and Andrew, were incredibly responsive to any questions and requests that we had. They also provided a comprehensive list of activities and welcomed us with a very thoughtful basket filled with wine and food. After a very long drive, we were also grateful that we had previously arranged to have a delicious meal provided by Fay and Peter which made for a very relaxing evening. The area is perfect if you are interested in hiking and mountain biking and enjoying nature or visiting the nearby villages and Lucca. We enjoyed our trip immensely and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

guido g.

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

prachtige omgeving

mooie woning, veel plaats, prachtig uitzicht.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ulrike M.

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

Super Ferienhaus

Wir hatten mit unseren Freunden schöne zwei Wochen. Der Pool wurde intensiv von uns genutzt und jeden zweiten Tag sauber gemacht. Tolle Umgebung. Netter Gastgeber der mit Wein Prosecco vorbei kam.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lars M.

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

Wonderful days in Villa Collemandina!

We had such a wonderful stay in Collemandina in the house that Susan, Molly and Andrew makes every effort to ensure that you have a fabulous stay in. And that's exactly what we had! We have stayed in Tuscany on multiple occasions enjoying many beautiful houses but this one top the list honestly! Well functional kitchen, fantastic bedrooms and likewise bathrooms and not the least a patio and pool area with literally unbelievable view! Needless to say that the house was spotless clean on arrival and to our surprise our hosts made us feel even more welcome with a beautiful welcome package with foot, wine and beers - everything that made sure that you have a good first night in the house. And did I mentioned - the wine is from their own winery - and it is great! Lastly we want to mention that our vacation was planned to take place in the summer of ´20 but was postponed for obvious reasons. But Molly and Susan have been so cooperative accommodating new dates for us and we are grateful for this. In conclusion: A fantastic venue with fantastic hosts. Couldn't recommend this more warmly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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8/10 Good

Susanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Urlaub mit Freunden in Villa Natalina

Es ist ein sehr schönes Haus in wunderbarer, abgeschiedenen Lage mit sehr viel Privatsphähre. Leider ist in der Hausbeschreibung nicht vermerkt, dass sich die Zimmer und Bäder auf 3 Stockwerke verteilen. Wir haben unseren Urlaub dort sehr genossen.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Anja K.

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

An unbeatable view!

We were a group of five friends (30+) and stayed for 11 days in the beautiful Casa Natalina. What I guess is important to mention: There were two more vacation homes in another part of the building but they have their own pools and the garden is not observably so you have lots of privacy when relaxing in there. There are quite some small restaurants in the area with very delicious food for a low price but you definitely need a car to go there and you shouldn't be afraid of very narrow winding streets. The house itself was beautiful. It had its own nostalgic charme as it was very old (I guess it might be much more than 100 years) but accurately renovated with all amenities of the present time and lovely decorated. And the location was just gorgeous!!!! The big beautiful garden had a huge well serviced pool with a stunning, breathtaking view into the valley and towards the mountains and small villages opposite. It was much nicer than shown on the pictures!!!!! We had a really great time in Villa Natalina and can highly recommend it to everyone;)
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Emanuele S.

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

Viaggio in Garfagnana

In un’anno molto travagliato dal punto di vista mondiale, abbiamo deciso di trascorrere una vacanza in famiglia all’insegna della sicurezza, che abbiamo trovato in questa splendida abitazione, la pulizia impeccabile, la disponibilità dei nostri amici scozzesi, hanno ripagato le nostre aspettative appieno, per non parlare dell’ottimo vino che ci hanno offerto, La piscina è senza dubbio il punto di forza della casa, sopratutto per una famiglia con 5 figli come la nostra, Torneremo sicuramente a passare del tempo in Garfagnana, una terra meravigliosa e unica.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

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

Lovely old villa in spectacular setting

We had a great week in Casa Natalina in Villa Collemandina. There were four of us including our two teenage boys who were thrilled that the wifi was reliable and fast. The house itself is the end of a small terrace of three properties but we didn't hear a thing through the walls or from the other neighbours. It's an old villa with stone floors and staircases inside (no creaky floorboards!) and the kitchen had everything you need to cook a decent meal. The welcome basket was excellent and there was enough gorgeous wine in the flagon to pickle anyone's liver! We were slightly unlucky with the weather as the hot spell broke the day after we arrived and we had a couple of days of thundery rain (torrential on the first day of it) but it warmed up a bit by the Wednesday, although cooler than it was in the UK and a lot windier. The views over the mountains are amazing and the pool is huge and quite warm. It was also nice that it was salt water rather than chlorinated. It's about a half hour walk to the local shop, which is more of an Arkwright's Open All Hours type of thing, but there are bigger supermarkets in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, which is only about 15 minutes' drive away. We had good takeaway pizza from the little trattoria in Villa Collemandina as they do pizzas on Saturday and Sunday nights. You can also get takeaway pizza from the trattoria in Corfino, which is the second of the two villages you come to if you go over the bridge you can see from the villa (but we didn't try it as we'd already had pizza twice by then!). Corfino also had good local bread, honey and cheeses. We tended to avoid eating out much because of Covid19 but there were lots of restaurants in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana had we wanted them. I'd definitely recommend a stay in Casa Natalina. Friends of Tuscany were great with all the communication too.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Villa Collemandina | Casa Natalina

Splendid!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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2/10 Terrible

Dorien M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

This house is not worth the price we paid for it.

Casa Natalina is in many ways a lovely and charming house with a stunning view and some people might become impressed by this, but it lacks the finesse and maintenance to be called a villa. The overall maintenance is of a very low standard and the texts on Friends of Tuscany's websites are definitely overly positive compared to what they offer. There is no extractor hood, no mountain bikes 'due to Covid' (but we live in Italy and all repair shops were open during the 6 weeks before our arrival), parts of walls and paintings were very moldy, a lot of small things not maintained (rickety toilet seat, door of the dishwasher and coat rack came loose), the grass was not mowed when we came and when they mowed it, they missed a lot of parts, downstairs the bathroom remains wet for a very long time. Landlord rules are ignored: people walk in and out without prior appointment. The house is NOT a detached house as advertised: the terraces on both sides of the house are not free from the neighbors' view and some days when we went to bed we could hear the neighbours loud and clear, which made it difficult to sleep. There was no updated information about the arrival time and departure time. Our contract was cancelled unilaterally after one day due to 'no updated information on the Homeaway website' and when we wanted to book again all conditions were changed. But also in the house we found outdated information about the carbage. However, more important, we were not taken seriously when we had a problem with the water heater. 5 people were 4,5 days without hot water.

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