Holiday rental: 5 bed Farmhouse in Rustico-Pieve Tuscany Italy, for rent short term

two sympathetically restored farm buildings with a private pool, immersed in stunning countryside and woodland. The accommodation has a beautiful panorama of the jagged rocky crests of the Apuan Alps, where Michelangelo came to quarry marble.
Despite the peace and quiet, the village of Pieve Fosciana is only 1 mile (1.6 km) away. Pieve Fosciana has a couple of (excellent) restaurants and bars, grocers, baker, butcher, pharmacy, gelateria and bank.
Split into one 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom Farmhouse and a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom barn the properties are completely separate but included in the price. Ideal therefore for a group of 2 small families wanting privacy but space to be together.
The accommodation is situated on a sloping hillside with private garden, private swimming pool and parking, and there are beautiful rural views all round.
Both the properties have been restored with care, maintaining most of the original features and character.
The interiors are comfortable, and facilities include washing machine, dishwasher, toaster oven and microwave.
Outside there is an ample garden, private pool, two eating out areas, two barbeques, and a relaxing area overlooking the stunning views.

The Farmhouse, sleeping 6:
Ground Floor :Enter from the terrace into the living room with comfy seating and fireplace, through to the dining room with room for 8 to dine. The dining room leads both to the kitchen and and al fresco eating area.
The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, toaster, kettle, microwave and Delonghi coffee machine.
Leading from the kitchen is a lobby from which you will find the downstairs toilet and washbasin.

Upstairs:2 double bedrooms, one of which is en-suite. The second double bedroom is accessed through the twin room, so ideal for families.
1 Twin bedroom
Each bedroom as an anteroom area with clothes storage.
2 Modern shower rooms, one of which is en-suite.
Bedrooms have insect screens.

Outside:Al Fresco dining area for entire group, and a covered terrace with relaxing outdoor sofas overlooking the stunning views. BBQ and outdoor sink.

Barn sleeping up to 4:
A romantic little barn, ideal for 2, or for a small family. Cosy and romantic atmosphere. Unique place with a wooden mezzanine floor laid over solid chestnut beams. Dining area, kitchen furnished with traditional in farmhouse style furniture, fireplace, shower room.

Ground floor:
Open plan dining area with fireplace & kitchen. Kitchen has hob, fridge, dishwasher and countertop oven.

Shower room
Upstairs: 2 double bedrooms with large windows


Outside:Own garden area with natural shade from trees.
Eating area with BBQ.

Grounds:Set in 3.5 acres of sloping land (mostly woodland) this country retreat boasts the following outdoor facilities:Private pool overlooking mountains
2 al fresco eating areas
2 BBQs
Covered relaxing terrace with mountain views
Parking

Wifi and insect screens throughout.

A little about the area:Despite the peace and quiet, the local village is only 1 mile (1.6 km) away. The village has a couple of excellent restaurants and bars, grocers, baker, butcher, pharmacy, gelateria, supermarket and bank. The vilage also has the most wonderful delicatessen, selling home made hot food to go, and with a menu that changes daily ...

The main market town of the Garfagnana, Castelnuovo, is only a 5 minutes drive. This has good facilities including a tourist information office, small supermarkets, a variety of other shops, a Thursday morning market, eating and drinking places and a great wine shop where you can taste wine you wish to take back to your property!


For days out distances are as follows:Walled City of Lucca 50 minutes
Pisa with its tower, 1 hr 20 mins
Florence 90 mins;
Castelnuovo, local market town 5 mins;
Barga, beautiful mediaeval town known for its great restaurants 20 mins;
National Park of Orrecchiella 25 mins
The fortress at Verrucole - great views & interative museum 20 mins as is the Buffardello zip wire park.
The famous Wind Caves of Grotta del Vento 40 mins
The lake of Vagli with its overlake Zip Wire 30 mins

CAR NECESSARY

NB - whilst there are 5 bedrooms, guest numbers are restricted to 8 - this gives guests the flexibility to choose which bedrooms to use
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3
Price from: € 1,200
PRICES/WEEK from 2nd week JUL/AUG 1st week JUL JUN/SEP MAY/OCT
Eur 2450 Eur 2350 Eur 1850 Eur 1200
**SPECIAL PRICE - 15% discount on unbooked periods in May, 2025!!
Tourist Property Registration Number: IT046025B48LFOYTQA
All rates shown are for indicative purposes only.
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