Private mountain setting with exclusive-use swimming pool - a great value base for exploring the Garfagnana and northern Tuscany.
Situated in the heart of the Garfagnana, in the province of Lucca, Gialla Casciana is a two-bedroom property offering the opportunity to enjoy a private mountain setting - complete with exclusive use of a private swimming pool - at a competitive price point.
The house is located within a 15-minute walk of a small historic village with a bar and basic shop, where you can also order bread or enjoy a home-cooked meal. A larger village with shops and everyday facilities is just a couple of minutes' drive away.
Inside:
Arranged on one level, the property provides simple, practical accommodation with an open-plan living, kitchen and dining area. The kitchen is equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, oven, hob, fridge/freezer and microwave.
There are two bedrooms - one double and one twin - together with a bathroom featuring both bathtub and separate shower cubicle.
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Outside:
Guests have use of a good-sized private garden and a covered dining area, and a BBQ ideal for al fresco meals. Steps lead from here to the private swimming pool area, which enjoys lovely views. The pool is 10M x 5M
A little about the area:
Whilst very rural, Gialla Casciana is situated just 900m from an ancient traditional Italian mountain village with a bar/shop - ideal for essentials or sitting with a drink or home-made meal and taking in local life.
If you enjoy walking, the larger village of Piazza al Serchio can be reached on foot by crossing the River Serchio. The walk is approximately 2.5km and very hilly, but offers lovely views and shaded sections along the way. By car, it is just a 5-minute drive over the river, where you will find traditional shops, a supermarket, a small Tuesday morning market, bars, restaurants, a river and a train station for easy exploring.
Driving 10 minutes in the opposite direction brings you to the village of Camporgiano, with restaurants, supermarket, bars, pizzeria, train station and a private castle.
The local market town of Castelnuovo is a 25-minute drive, whilst the popular medieval town of Barga is approximately 40 minutes away. The historic walled city of Lucca can be reached in around 1 hour 10 minutes, Pisa in approximately 90 minutes, and Florence in around 2 hours. The famous Wind Caves are a 45-minute drive.
Closer to home there are many historic villages to explore, often hosting local festas during the summer months. Nearby attractions include Lake Gramolazzo for swimming or boat hire, Vagli with its zip wire and submerged village, the Fortress at Verrucole with interactive activities for children, and the Buffardello tree climbing and zip wire park - ideal for families wishing to enjoy a 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 holiday in rural Tuscany.
Please note: Automated distance information can be misleading in rural areas. Although some places may appear close “as the crow flies,” walking routes are often impractical. A car is needed for access to restaurants, shopping and local amenities (apart from the village bar detailed above).
