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Lovely mountain villa in the Apennines north of Lucca, Tuscany

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6135 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Pieve Fosciana, Lucca
  • Duomo
    16 min drive
  • Apuan Alps
    17 min drive
  • Sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe
    28 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    117 min drive

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About the area

Pieve Fosciana

When you stay at this villa in Pieve Fosciana, you'll be in the mountains and 14 minutes by car from Pontecosi Lake. .This villa is 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Ariostesca Castle and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Duomo.

What's nearby

  • Apuan Alps - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe - 28 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Duomo di San Cristoforo - 28 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Val di Luce - 54 min drive - 49.9 km
  • Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park - 75 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

  • Camporgiano Poggio Station - 22 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 106 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Pozzo - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪L'Aia di Piero - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Il Triti - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪In Gelateria - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Teatro Alfieri - ‬15 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.

Lovely mountain villa in the Apennines north of Lucca, Tuscany

The property.
Stone-built fully renovated and elegantly furnished, at 840m (2,800 ft) above sea level, completely immersed in nature. It stands on its own grounds outside the tiny hamlet of Capraia and 2kms (1 1/2 miles) from the picturesque medieval village of Sillico, which has an excellent restaurant, cafe and shop. All bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. The living room is spacious, the kitchen fully equipped. A large covered terrace, open patio, rear terrace, garden, lawn and woodland surround the house, all with breathtaking views.

The area and what there is to do.
The Garfagnana Valley, surrounded by a horseshoe of mountains, is a paradise for walkers, with unspoilt nature and unique landscapes. It has a wide choice of walking routes, many waymarked, in the Apennines and the Apuan Alps, from gentle strolling to serious high-level hiking and via-ferratas. The property and area are also ideal for artists, photographers, writers, botanists, mushroom pickers ... anyone needing to get away from it all and truly relax.

What to visit.
Local attractions include the Orrido di Botri natural gorge, the famous Grotta del Vento limestone caves, the flooded village of Vagli, Michelangelo's marble quarries and the Tosco-Emiliano and Apuan national and regional parks. Lucca, Barga and Pisa are within easy travelling distance, in addition to the nearby medieval villages and hamlets such as Sillico and Castiglione.

Workcations.
For those wishing to combine work with a holiday, the house offers space, silence, the Internet, a desk and a printer. Meals can be delivered and childcare can be arranged.
Make yourself comfortable in this villa, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a terrace and a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Meryl Roberts

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Bidet
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 1453 sq ft (135 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 22 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a 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

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Lovely Mountain Villa in Northern Tuscany North of Lucca Villa

Lovely mountain villa in the Apennines north of Lucca, Tuscany Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The Villa is a great place for family and friends to spend a wonderful holiday in Tuscany. Meryl is a great host and was always very responsive to any questions that we had during our one month stay. The Villa is amazing and the pictures posted do not convey how nice and comfortable the Villa is. The Villa sits near the top of a Tuscan hill (mountain) with spectacular views of the surrounding valley. While we were there (September) the weather was perfect and there was always a pleasant breeze and no need for air conditioning. I can not say enough about how great our experience was in this lovely Villa. I would definitely return to this Villa if I return to Tuscany.
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
fabulous retreat with stunning views
We had a wonderful week at Rustico dell’Eremo. The house is high up on the side of a mountain and very private. The terrace wraps around three sides of the house which catches the sun throughout the day and has breath taking views in all directions. The house was spotlessly clean with everything that we needed to hand. Meryl had provided excellent directions to the house as well as comprehensive instructions for appliances and recommendations for the local area. She was easily contactable should we still have any questions. Within the house there was plenty of information about local attractions with large scale maps of the local and surrounding areas. We were very sad to leave, a week was not long enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ray W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely gorgeous
Fantastic property up in the mountains. If it's silence and away from everyone?, this is the place to be.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniela B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A unique place
Views, location, comfort, hiking paradise: "Rustico dell'Eremo" has it all.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johnpaul F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Respite In Time
An extraordinary place, allowing a quiet freedom to be immersed in the power of nature, in both sight and thought. Surrounded by history in an ancient land , this comfortable house looks over a medieval church ,valleys and mountains, a respite from a hectic world. It is well furnished and cared for, and very much appreciated by us. Thank you Meryl Sandra and Johnpaul Canada
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul M., Brisbane, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
A joy for the heart and soul
The photos do not do it justice. It is a way off the beaten track but the peace, quiet and views are stupendous. Everything needed was provided and the owner made sure our stay was everything we hoped for and more. We will certainly return if and when we can.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Flavia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Posto splendido
La casa è una meraviglia tra le colline! Curatissima, pulita, posizionata in maniera ottimale per visitare la garfagnana! Un posto dove rilassarsi, con uno splendido patio con vista sulla natura! Proprietari gentilissimi e disponibili per ogni evenienza!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holger P., Langen

Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderschöne Villa in herrlicher Umgebung mit atemberaubenden Ausblicken
Wer eine Auszeit in einer schönen und abgelegenen Villa in einer tollen Berglandschaft sucht, der ist hier richtig. Es hätte uns auch gereicht, die ganze Zeit auf der Veranda zu sitzen und den Ausblick zu genießen. Aber die Umgebung bietet so viele schöne Ausflugsziele. Meryl, unsere unglaublich freundliche und hilfsbereite Vermieterin, hat uns mit vielen tollen Tipps geholfen, diese Ziele zu finden. Wer sich darauf einlassen möchte, in einer abgeschiedenen Bergwelt Urlaub zu machen und wen es nicht stört, für die An- und Abfahrten die kleine Zufahrtsstraße mit vielen Kurven in Kauf zu nehmen, der ist hier richtig. Für uns absolut TOP.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jari L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful house on a mountainside
We spent 6 nights in a beautiful house in the great environment. Lovely views, very well equipped house, nicely decorated rooms and good kitchen. Everything we needed. A very helpful landlady, who helped us find the most interesting walking routes, places to visit etc. We enjoyed our stay very much and seriously consider coming again, because there is still so much to see and experience in the Carfagnana region and Alpe Apuene.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juliane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hoch oben in den Bergen…
….wurden wir herzlich in einem schönen, sehr gut ausgestattetem Haus mit einer herrlichen Terrasse und einem fantastischen Blick auf die umliegenden Berge begrüßt. Ruhe und Natur pur. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Danke!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A holiday home that must be experienced
We had read the description and seen the pictures but we were still surprised when we arrived. The house is so nice and the view is marvelous. The house was perfect for our stay in the mountains. You can go hiking, trekking, walking or you can just enjoy the near surroundings, the garden and the view. When we arrived we were welcomed by the owner a very sweet and very helpful woman who answered all our questions. This is a vacation home you don't want to leave. It's a keeper and we are very much considering renting it again for another vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hanna P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sehr empfehlenswert
Das Haus ist wirklich sehr schön und auch der Garten sehr gepflegt. Es gibt mehrere Terassen und eine davon ist immer im Schatten und man kann gut sitzen. Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und sehr geräumig und liebevoll und hochwertig eingerichtet. Die Straße bis zum Haus ist teilweise abenteuerlich, wir haben einen VW Bus, aber es geht unkompliziert zu fahren, man ist aufgrund der Kurven und Serpentinen jedoch langsamer als wie das Navigationsgerät angibt. Ein Ausflug zum Lago Gramolazzo ist sehr empfehlenswert, besonders wenn es heiß ist. Meryl war sehr bemüht und hat uns auch Ausflugstips gegeben. Im Haus gibt es auch viele Wanderführer und eine Mappe für Empfehlungen für Ausflüge in der Region. Die Mappe wurden mit viel Liebe und Sorgfalt von Meryl zusammengestellt. Die Natur vor Ort ist einzigartig, man kann den vielen Schmetterlingen im Garten zusehen oder den Rehen die Unterhalb des Hauses vorbeikommen. Es ist sehr ruhig und man kann sehr gut entspannen. Bis zum Meer sollte man gut eine Stunde oder 1,5 Stunden rechnen. Ich denke am besten man geht Vorort wandern und Gut Essen. Falls man Fragen hat kann man sich jederzeit an Meryl wenden und sie hilft einem immer weiter. Wir konnten unseren Aufenthalt trotz Hitzewelle sehr genießen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ralph O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Herrlich!
Ein wunderschönes, sehr gepflegtes Haus mit herrlicher Aussicht von der umlaufenden Terrasse ins Serchio-Tal und zum Carrara-Gebirge. Die Zimmer sind liebevoll eingerichtet, und die Küche ist mit allem ausgestattet, was man zum Kochen/Backen braucht. Meryl ist eine wunderbare, sehr aufmerksame Gastgeberin, die mit Rat und Tat zur Seite steht, ebenso wie ihre Freundin im nahegelegenen Dorf. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und kommen gerne wieder.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Silvia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most gorgeous house - 200% recommendation
Stunning object in a mesmerizing location. Perfectly clean, comfy and cozy. Perfect for anyone who wants to escape stress and enjoy nature. Right in the mountains, yet only 1,5hrs from beautiful beaches - ideal for those who struggle to decide between the two. The kids loved it a lot and so did we. An absolute recommendation, not just for the house itself, but also for the lovely owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fernand B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellence des lieux et du proprietaire
Tout était absolument parfait : les lieux, l'attention manifeste du propriétaire au confort. Il faut en faire l expérience.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zum Entschleunigen und Energien aufladen
Sehr liebevoll und detailreich eingerichtetes Haus, die große überdachte Terrasse ist das Schmuckstück, wunderbare Wanderwege und Panoramaaussicht machen das Haus einzigartig.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019