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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Carregine, Lucca
  • Isola Santa Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Forte dei Marmi Beach
    ‪88 min drive‬
  • La Spezia (QLP-Sarzana-Luni)
    ‪109 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Fabulous Spectacularly Located Romantic Cottage With Private Infinity Pool

What a location!
This private charming 2 bedroom cottage with private infinity pool is set high up in the Garfagnana with totally unrivalled completely stunning mountain views, which are best enjoyed in the pool, when one feels one is actually swimming into the mountains!!!
This stone built cottage with traditional slate roof has been lovingly renovated by the owners and retains lots of original features such as traditional flooring, chestnut windows, beamed ceilings.
Despite the almost rustic feel of this cottage and location there are modern comforts, with a well equipped kitchen, modern shower room, and WIFI!
Externally, there is a large garden, gorgeous pool area, romantic loggia for dining al fresco and a wood burning pizza oven and BBQ to complete your outdoor living experience.

Fuller details:
Enter property via covered loggia (ideal for relaxing in the shade with a book and a glass of wine) into open plan living/kitchen/dining area. Beamed ceilings, fireplace, TV with sports channels, settees, dining table, oven, hob, wood burning range cooker, fridge freezer and microwave. There is a DVD player, CD player and WIFI.
Upstairs from the living area onto small landing leading to two double bedrooms (one of which has an additional single bed - raised level) and a modern shower room .

Outside, there is:
Covered loggia area
BBQ, wood oven and sink.
Ample grounds with picnic area
Areas shaded by trees
Covered pergola near pool
Private infinity style pool which is the piece di resistance! Just swim in the mountains!

A little about the area:

This property is situated in the depths of the Garfagnana in a mountain location. The views really are un-rivalled from this place, and one feels on is literally on 'top of the world'!

This is a location that just feels romantic...

There is a large flat garden with lots of room for children to run around in the cool mountain air.

However hot the daytime is, the evenings are wonderfully cool for sleeping due to the altitude.

Despite the remote location, the village of Carregine is 6km away and here you will find a couple of restaurants, bars and basic shops. There are also 3 restaurants within say 4km of the house.

The closest village of Metello often has small festas, either roasting the 'Porchetta' or Pizza evenings.

The area even has some skiing in the Winter and there is an alpine feel to some of the area.. Ideal for walkers!

The local market town of Castelnuovo, with all facilities and famous for its Thursday morning market is a 20 min drive. This town is a lively little town and also boasts its own Fortress.

For days out, why not visit Barga, a beautiful mediaeval town with cobbled streets, lots of quality restaurants, lovely architecture, great views, art galleries and a cathedral. Just a 40 min drive.

The Province City of Lucca is 1 hr 20 min away and is a wonderful day out. Here one can cycle around the fully intact mediaeval walls, meander around the narrow streets, visit some of the 100 churches, climb some towers, eat ice cream in the many piazzas, take in some opera, shop till you drop and then sleep under the trees in the wall 'park areas'! Or, just enjoy a leisurely drink and people watch for the afternoon....

Further afield there is Pisa, 1 hr 40 mins or Florence, say 2 hrs.

There are so many options more locally:

The Grotta del Vento - the famous Wind Caves

Swimming in the river

Visiting the ancient fortress of Verrucole

Visiting the Protected National Parks

Visiting Marble Quarries where the world famous Carrara Marble is found.

The list is endless if one wishes to explore, but it is difficult to want to leave this lovely house and its environs since it really is a little piece of paradise!

Property manager

Tuscan-Retreats Ltd - Lorraine/Elena/Mel
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English, Italian
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Some pets allowed on request
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside is fine
Tourist tax taken €1 per person to maximum of €5 per person per stay. Not applicable to guests under 14 yrs. Tax payable in cash on arrival
Pool open 1 May to 30 September. If pool required for other dates written permission required. If you wish to bring a DOG please check IN ADVANCE.
Heating not included in the price of your stay. If heating is required it is to be paid locally for the amount used.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property Registration Number IT046009B5FQRK2Z9Q

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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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

Located in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park and Orecchiella Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Parco Levigliese. Travelling with kids? Consider Pietro Pellegrini Botanical Garden and Parco del Levigliese. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain climbing nearby.
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Carregine, Lucca

What's nearby

  • Isola Santa Lake - 21 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 33 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Forte dei Marmi Fortress - 50 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Forte dei Marmi Beach - 88 min drive - 45.0 km
  • Viareggio Beach - 100 min drive - 51.8 km

Getting around

  • Camporgiano Poggio Station - 18 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪In Gelateria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Rocca - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bar Aurora - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Il Centro - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪La Baita - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fabulous Spectacularly Located Romantic Cottage With Private Infinity Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Fabulous Spectacularly Located Romantic Cottage With Private Infinity Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Fabulous Spectacularly Located Romantic Cottage With Private Infinity Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fabulous Spectacularly Located Romantic Cottage With Private Infinity Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fabulous Spectacularly Located Romantic Cottage With Private Infinity Pool located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Vagli Lake, Pontecosi Lake and Ariostesca Castle. Duomo and Archaeological Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 43 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Family holiday

Tranquil location, stunning views, remote - stock up well!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Outstanding location and accommodation

A beautiful location, the kitchen had everything you could ask for, pool and garden great for the kids , we had a fantastic holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian H.

Superb farmhouse with amazing views

Comfortable accommodation with an amazing pool in the most beautiful spot. Highly reccomended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela K.

Fantastic holiday!

We spent a fantastic week at Pain di luca! When we arrived at the house there was few bottles of home made wine and some lovely tomatoes basil and fruit waiting for us:) we arrived late night so next morning we were welcomed by a stunning views!! The pool and views from it it's simply incredible!! Such a beautiful surroundings and piece and quite. We absolutely loved spending time by the pool but also trips to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Isola Santa and Cinque Terre which is a long drive but worth a visit! Every time we drive down to town we were admiring an amazing views. The house is cosy and well equipped, rooms are very clean and comfortable. One week wasnt enough to enjoy all off the area it is so much to see and we could easly spend one whole week just chilling by the pool:) We had great communication with the owner via Whatsapp. We would love to go back there but this time for 2 weeks:) Thank you for making our holiday such an amazing and unforgettable experience. Gabi, Daniel, Maria and Adam :) xxxx

8/10 Good

Sam Eveleigh E.

Wonderful property in gorgeous surroundings. Very tranquil and peaceful, with spectacular views.

Really lovely property, very beautiful. We loved the infinity pool. Only downside was the weather - no-one's fault! We had sun for the first few days, but as it is mountainous, the rest of the week was cold and rainy (colder than at home - UK!), so unfortunately we couldn't use the pool much. We should have taken waterproofs! That said, the villa was very well equipped and we found a fantastic restaurant up the road - La Baglia. 6 bottles of gorgeous wine on arrival and delicious home grown tomatoes. The owner was extremely responsive when we couldn't get the gas working and it was dealt with very efficiently. We loved it - thank you. :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marinka P.

Perfect holiday

We spent two weeks in Pian de Luca and loved every minute of it. Basic, but comfortable house with all necessities. Best feature about it is the garden with the pool and the view. Oh that view!!! Shops are about 15 minutes downhill and enough charming Tuscan towns to visit in the area. Nice about the area is that it is not too crowded with other tourists. We spent a day in Lucca and went to Pisa, but mostly just hung around the pool and relaxed.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Beautiful Pian Di Luca

Beautiful, well equipped cottage with the most amazing pool! In a stunning location, the scenery is just unbelievable. We had a great time & would thoroughly recommend staying here. Our whole experience was first class!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lesley R., Gateshead

Fabulous holiday

We have just returned from a wonderful stay here at this lovely cottage. Fabulous location with breathtaking views. The house has everything you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. We used the pizza oven and barbecue many times. The owner and his lovely daughter came to greet us on arrival with gifts of wine from his vineyard and vegetables from her garden (best tomatoes we've ever tasted anywhere). Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan A., Belgium

Lovely house in the Tuscan mountains

It was our intention to do some walking in the mountains, but eventually the boots were left untouched for a week in a corner of the living room. Pian di Lucca indeed is a marvelous place to stay and we immediately felt at home in “our mountain cottage”. Photos on the internet offer truthful images of what you can expect. The house is very neat and comfortable, though simply furnished. The kitchen offers plenty of space to prepare dishes but of course we also tried the pizza-oven and the BBQ. Wonderful. The quality of the beds was up to the standards of the rest of the house. Although we stayed in July, nights were pleasantly cool, presumably because the house is situated at 900 meters of altitude. The house is situated in a very quiet setting on a large terrain which is entirely fenced off so children can play adventurous games without their parents having to worry about their safety. By the way, despite the isolation we never felt unsafe, we rather felt in harmony with surrounding nature. During our stay, a technical problem with the pool, the masterpiece of it all, occurred. We easily managed to get into contact with Paolo’s daughter and still the same day Paolo’s son and a friend replaced the defective valve by a new one. No worries, simply top service, and reliability. Our gratitude to Paolo and family for this. There are a limited number of (small) restaurants in the nearby hamlets or villages (e.g. Carregine 10 minutes). The use of a car is necessary for this but the mountain roads are well practicable and traffic is in any case not dense. It takes about 20 minutes downhill to Castelnuovo which is a pleasant town with shops and gelateria’s (!) but also a medium sized supermarket in the outskirts of town (Via Valmaira) which offers all you need, so no need to go to the bigger one in Galliciano. And, finally, in case you or your digital natives might need it … the wifi at Pian di Lucca is very stable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phil E.

A magical place - exceeded all our expectations

We have stayed in some wonderful places in Europe, but this cottage and its location beat them all. The friendly welcome we received from Paolo and Paola was a perfect start to our two week stay, as was the welcome gift of excellent local wine. The cottage is spacious and comfortable with a large kitchen, including a marble topped table, perfect for kneeding dough to make bread and pizza. We barbecued many times and made use of the pizza oven which was a lot of fun. The pool was spotlessly clean and larger than the photograph gave it credit. The views were outstanding as was the tranquility accented by daylong birdsong. The weather was perfect and the pool area catered for lounging in the sun or sitting and eating in the shade. The garden is an exciting and safe place for children to have fun and invent their own adventures (we'll have to return with Grandchildren in the future!). Relaxation came naturally and stress was forgotten in moments. Every evening fireflies came out to play and we were entertained by dozens of Tinker Bells. The local roads were very quiet, making it easy to walk and admire the stunning scenery and local villages. The wild flowers were so beautiful and the wild strawberries a nice surprise. The 20 minute drive into Castelnuovo di Garfagnana made shopping and eating out easy. Other local historical and scenic sights were within a comfortable drive with something different to see around every corner. Barga is beautiful as is Luca, which we travelled to by train from the station in Castelnuovo. We had the most amazing holiday and cannot recommend Pian Di Luca enough. You have to stay here; it will amaze you and on your return you will very quickly run out of superlatives when describing it to family and friends.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter A.

A perfectly tranquil and comfortable cottage

Easy to book, excellent directions and exactly as described - only perhaps the swimming pool is even better than the photos suggest. The property is clean, comfortable and well maintained. It is also easy to manage on a day-to-day basis. The location is brilliant; quite well off the beaten track (which was a plus for my son aged 4. and a half and me), some 900m up in the hills with a simply stunning and ever-changing view. Many fireflies in the garden at night. There are a number of places of interest in and around the Serchio valley and Lucca is only around an hour away. Pisa airport about 1.5 hours. We spent a very happy and relaxed fortnight, having 'adventures', playing in and around the pool and taking a stroll every evening along the quiet lanes through surrounding chestnut forests. We had a very warm welcome, including a gift of the owner's wine and a welcome really wherever we went. This is not a 'touristy' part of Italy but visitors are made very welcome. All in all we had a wonderful stay in Pian di Luca and we would recommend this property without hesitation.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

Lovely property in an excellent locatoin

We had a superb holiday in this lovely cottage and will definitely be going back. It was a pity that we went at the end of the season as the pool was somewhat chilly and we were unable to take full advantage of it. We particularly loved the great views and remote location but the latter may not appeal to everyone.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Catherine V.

Our stay at Pian di Luca

We were staying in a very practical holiday home in a beautiful rural setting, with a beautiful view of the surrounding mountains. Everything was neat and well maintained, also the pool and the garden. The only minus is the very small bathroom, a bigger person can't get through the door of the shower.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mai H.

Amazing views

We have now stayed twice at Pian de Lucca, and we had a great Holiday both times. The place has the most amazing views, and the kids love the pool. The house has everything you need, but it's what outside that attacts us. We make the best pizzas in our "own" pizza oven. The house will have our very best recommendations, and we will definately come back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ole N.

Fantastic house, view, pizza and helpful owner.

We enjoyed the house and the quiet area. Really peaceful. The owner and family were extremely helpful and brought us wine, fresh vegetables and spent an evening making pizzas for the entire family - for free. The property was clean and well maintained. Notice: The shower opening is very narrow and not suitable for big people. No problem for us ;-) Make sure you either have the key with you or you should unlock the door since there is no extra key around...... All in all a perfect place if you are looking for that special and quiet place for your holiday.

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

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

R

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Boris L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kyana V.

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

Juli 2024

Wij hebben een aangenaam verblijf gehad in het huis met idyllisch uitzicht! Het huisje was zeer proper, de check-in verliep vlot! Onze hond heeft zeer erg van de tuin kunnen genieten! Jammer genoeg was het weer wat wisselvallig (we weten dat we dit kunnen verwachten in de bergen) waardoor we het zwembad slechts 2 van de 6 dagen hebben kunnen gebruiken aangezien dit niet verwarmd is. In de omschrijving staat dat het huisje privé is maar dat is niet helemaal zo. Vlak naast het huis ligt er een groter vakantiehuis voor 6/7 personen. De tuinen grenzen aan elkaar. Vanaf het zwembad heb je een inkijk naar de andere tuin dus houd er rekening mee dat je niet helemaal alleen bent. Indien je rustige 'buren' hebt is dit helemaal ok maar ik kan me voorstellen dat, indien er een grote groep jongeren of mensen met kinderen het huis ernaast huren dat de rust wel heel wat minder is. Volgens de omschrijving verwachten huurders dit uiteraard niet... Een minpuntje voor mensen met een hond: er is een klein stukje van de omheining naast het zwembad dat niet dicht is. De hond kan er dus gemakkelijk door ontsnappen naar de tuin van de buren. We hebben helaas meermaals onze hond moeten halen hierdoor. Misschien een tip voor de verhuurder om dit verder te omheinen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

WOW!! What a beautiful corner of the world!

We absolutely loved our stay. This grey stone cottage high in the mountains was exactly what we were hoping for and much more. The views of the mountains were simply breathtaking. Coffee at the infinity pool in the morning was an awesome way to start the day. Drinking a bottle of Italian wine in the late afternoon was even nicer. The cottage had everything we needed. The kitchen was fully equipped. In fact, we ate dinner at home many nights. We also dined in great restaurants all over the region. We we made a warm fire every night. We went on day trips to Florence and two wineries. We visited nearby villages and more. Our hosts were perfect. They made sure we were happy and everything was the way we wanted. All in all, you can’t go wrong with this wonderful home away from home in a special and beautiful corner of the world. We will never forget our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina L.

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

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Es war sehr angenehm und entschleunigend
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

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

Relax in Paradise

My wife & I stayed at Pian Di Luca for 4 nights but wish it could have been longer. We were on a longer trip so needed somewhere quiet & comfortable to relax & rejuvenate. Pian Di Luca was perfect for our needs. what we wanted. The cottage was clean, comfortable & had everything we needed. The outdoor space and in particular the pool with a view was spectacular. We would definitely return next time we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

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

Schönes, ruhiges, kleines Steinhaus mit eigenem Infinitypool und großen umzäunten Grundstück.

Wir haben dort unsere Flitterwochen verbracht und haben die Stille und das Panorama sehr genossen. Der Pool mit dem grandiosen Ausblick ist einfach kaum mit Worten zu beschreiben. Die Vermieter sind sehr gastfreundlich und hilfsbereit und man bekommt das ein oder andere Präsent. Interessenten sollten sich aber darüber im Klaren sein, dass weder eine Spülmaschine noch ein Staubsauger vorhanden ist. Dafür entschädigt aber bei kühlen Wetter der Kamin außerordentlich. Brennholz für den Kamin und dem Pizzaofen, wird auf Wunsch gratis geliefert. Für jemand, der entschleunigt werden will, ist dieses Anwesen sehr zu empfehlen.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Wie im Bilderbuch.

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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Hanspeter R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Total Privat?

Der Pool ist wirklich Traumhaft. Leider trifft total privat und ruhig nicht zu. Nebenan gab es ein grösseres haus mit etwa 7 personen und ein baby. Auf der anderen Seite hat einer mit einer motorsäge gearbeitet. Leider gab es auch kein holz für den pizza ofen oder für den grill.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

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