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Montecastello |
Lunigiana, Tuscany, Italy |
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Montecastello stands in private grounds of mature oak and chestnut woodland and is skirted on two sides by crystal clear flowing streams sourced from the nearby Apennine Mountains. Montecastello is 'A Place for all Seasons', ideally located for the mountains and the Mediterranean throughout the year. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| House |
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Property Setting:
| Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family / Sports & activity / Culture |
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Bedrooms:
| 4 |
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Guests:
| 8 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Montecastello is situated in a beautiful part of north west Tuscany know as Lunigiana. This vibrant green land is steeped in history boasting more than one hundred castles and four distinctive seasons. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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Montecastello is ideally located for the mountains and the Mediterranean. Visit the five towns known as Cinque Terre on the Liguria coast or the harbour and city of La Spezia. Sun ‘n swim at Lerici with sand beaches and small marina. This relaxed coastal resort was a favourite of 'Shelley and Byron' and is fondly referred to as 'The 'Gulf of Poets'. Spring time is a profusion of flora and fauna while walking and trekking the forests and hilltops. The Lunigiana wine route winds its way through unspoilt medieval villages. You can enjoy the many traditional local dishes and in the summer months enjoy the weekend ‘festas’. The coastal town of Forte deo Marmi has marble pavements and is teeming with designer boutiques in amongst the sultry palms and chic cafe bars. Visit the well known cities of Lucca, Parma, Pisa, and Florence for the ultimate cultural experience, all within easy reach by road or rail. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Fly to Pisa - Montecastello is just 1hour 15mins north of Pisa. Fly to Genoa - Montecastello is just 1 hour 15mins south of Genoa. Fly to Bologna - Montecastello is just 2hours west of Bologna. Cheap flights available Ryanair, Thompsonfly, Easyjet. Trains run from Pisa to Aulla. |
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Nearest airports:
| Pisa 80km |
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Nearest train station:
| Aulla 12km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| La Spezia |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Ally Kelly |
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Contact Phone No. |
+390187425122 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 20km / Birdwatching / Cooking / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 20km / Horse Riding / Skiing / Tennis / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
Air Con / CD Player / Cot / Dishwasher / DVD player / Highchair / Linen provided / Log Fire / Maid Service / Satellite TV / Television / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Walk through the 15th century arched doorway into the beautiful interior featuring chestnut beams, terracotta tiling and stone fireplace. The dining room has a banqueting table seating 10 with an ornate woodburner for those cooler winter months. The well equipped 'Tuscan' style kitchen is at the base of the tower and adjacent is a quaint breakfast room. Upstairs are three double bedrooms and one twin bedroom. Bedrooms en-suite are individually styled all with mountain views.
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Exterior Facilities |
Balcony / BBQ / Courtyard / Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Swimming Pool / Terrace
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Exterior Details |
There is a spacious covered terrace with relaxing and comfortable seating to view the stunning scenery. The terrace overlooks the swimming pool and natural woodland. At the rear of the house with total privacy lies the swimming pool. The pool area has a covered pergola to sit under out of the direct sunlight for 'al-fresco' dining, whilst at night the pool and surrounds are lit for that cooling evening dip or simply just watch the fireflies dance.
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Further Details |
Reconstructed by local craftsmen, Montecastello, a Tuscan stone building with fortified tower is situated on its own elevated position above the 15th century village Tavernelle.
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Conditions of Rental |
Security deposit for this villa in Tuscany : either 600 euros on arrival, or 500GBP deposited into English bank account pre-arrival. Deposit will be refunded by cheque on departure.
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Other Information |
Babysitting available / Child Friendly / Cook available / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Montecastello |
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Thanks for the best holiday ever, pure and utter quality, lush! Loved it
Daisy & Kristi,
UK,
Aug 2008 
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We have had a wonderful time at Montecastello, perfect weather,, a stunning setting, comfortable and cosy house with all possible amenities, you have thought of everything. It will make this place hard to leave.
We enjoyed exploring the area, great villages, walking, restaurants and bar’s. Thank you for all your recommendations and hospitality including the fabulous dinner on the covered terrace
Annie & Johan,
South Africa,
Jun 2008
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Thank you for two weeks at Montecastello. We will remember our stay here as one full of beautiful nature, good food and wine, and serious water volley-ball matches in the pool. Good luck with your lives in Italy and we will see you again.
The Lund Family,
Norway,
Jul 2007
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Thank you for making our stay so wonderful. Montecastello is an exquisite home, everyday we discovered something new in the house for our use, We have driven 1700 miles to get here and we are enchanted with the quaint medieval villages and spectacular views, people have told us how beautiful this part of Tuscany is but to us it was like following a rainbow and Montecastello is the ‘pot of gold’.
G & E Potter,
Lytham UK,
Jun 2007
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A wonderful stay, top of the premier league.
House and setting spectacular, Umberto’s meal ‘di ottima qualita’. Perfect hosts seeing to our every need,.
The Prices,
Hampshire UK,
Sep 2006
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Thank you so much for a fantastic week. It was a pleasure and a privilege for us to be your first guests at Montecastello, we feel that you have created something very special. Your charming house was the perfect setting for our relaxing family vacation. Especially worth mentioning was the excellent dinner with Chef Umberto not forgetting the fabulous local restaurant La Torre.
Peter Hanson,
Denmark,
Jul 2006
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