Beautifully Restored Barn, fantastic views, peaceful, WIFI, close facilties

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Beautifully restored country villa with private pool

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

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Parking available
Fireplace
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Pool

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Lucca, Tuscany

Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello
‪9 min drive‬
Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini
‪25 min drive‬
Forte dei Marmi Beach
‪83 min drive‬
La Spezia (QLP-Sarzana-Luni)
‪111 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1 , ground floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2, first floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3, first floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4, first floor

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2, first floor

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

A beautiful newly and very carefully restored barn, set in the heart of the Garfagnana region of Northern Tuscany, 1 hr 15 minutes north of Lucca.

This detached villa with private pool has been lovingly refurbished by the owner using traditional materials, and warm tuscan colours to give a rustic, but very homely feel to the property.

The 'barn' has beamed ceilings and traditional style flooring throughout and is furnished with a pleasing mix of the modern and antique. The ceilings are high, giving a good sense of light and space, and the views from the house are beautiful......

As well as the open plan well equipped kitchen, diner, living area, there are 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms, one of which is ensuite, and one of which boasts a bath tub.
The ground floor bedroom and en-suite can be accessed from double doors and is wheelchair friendly, with large doors through to wheelchair friendly bathroom. There are no steps on the path leading down to the pool...
Outside there is a covered pergola, gardens with apple trees and private infinity style pool of 10M x 5M.

This is a perfect place to relax, and enjoy a real feeling of yesteryear, whilst surrounded by modern comforts.

October - April Pool is closed off. Additional E100 fee for Pool to be open.

Property manager

Tuscan-Retreats Ltd - Lorraine/Elena/Mel

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English, Italian

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Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Some pets allowed on request

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Tourist tax €5 per person (age 14+) per stay payable in cash on arrival. Heating not included in price. Wood for fireplace available at €15/1000kg.

Pool open 20 April to 5 October -if required outside of this time ask for written confirmation in ADVANCE of booking.

Villa offered by Tuscan-Retreats on behalf of the owner.

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 IT046006B5MAT92GBE

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 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

Camporgiano

Camporgiano is home to this cottage. Museum of Upper Garfagnana and Ethnographic Museum Don Luigi Pellegrini are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Poggio Scorzatello Ski Lift and Campo Scuola. Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Parco Levigliese are also worth visiting.

Lucca, Tuscany

What's nearby

Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
Verrucole Fortress - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 25 min drive - 20.1 km
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park - 72 min drive - 48.7 km
Forte dei Marmi Beach - 83 min drive - 52.1 km

Getting around

Camporgiano Poggio Station - 15 min walk
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

‪Il Pozzo - ‬11 min drive
‪Albergo Ristorante Il Grotto - ‬8 min drive
‪Bar Osteria Leone - ‬13 min drive
‪Trend Café - ‬12 min drive
‪Coffee Bar SRL - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautifully Restored Barn, fantastic views, peaceful, WIFI, close facilties have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include infinity pools.

Is Beautifully Restored Barn, fantastic views, peaceful, WIFI, close facilties pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Restored Barn, fantastic views, peaceful, WIFI, close facilties?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Restored Barn, fantastic views, peaceful, WIFI, close facilties?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Restored Barn, fantastic views, peaceful, WIFI, close facilties located?

Situated in Camporgiano, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Pontecosi Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Vagli Lake and Ariostesca Castle. Duomo and Archaeological Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). Camporgiano Poggio Station is 15 minutes by foot and Villetta San Romano Station is 29 minutes.

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

21 Sept 2024

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

What a wonderful villa!!!

A week in this villa was idyllic! Comfortable, well equipped, stylish… Garden and pool is wonderful asset… Really warm welcome

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa J.

17 Jun 2019

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

Absolutely stunning property and views. Spectacular holiday

The owner was very friendly and kind offering us vegetables from his garden. We used herbs from the villa garden for our evening bbq. The surrounding area was beautiful and we were very lucky to have woken up to this beautiful view for a week. The pool was an added bonus In the warm weather. There was so much to do and see including the caves which was absolutely fantastic. Great for adults and kids. The beach at Forte Dei Marmi was lovely and the sea was warm. The market was fab too. The local people were so friendly and happy to see us it was lovely meetingbso many new people. Lorraine was extremely helpful which made the booking run smoothly. I will definitely recommend Lorraine’s services and the villa to my friends

Stayed 8 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Dirk J.

17 Sept 2018

Summer holiday of family Jansen

We spend one week in the Tuscan region in a capacious house in a nice and peaceful environment. The Serchio Valley between the Apuane Alps and the Apennine mountains has a wide variety from culture and nature. The host was very welcoming and accessible throughout our stay. When asked he offers tips for exploring the neighbourhood and has some surprises from his own garden.

10/10 Excellent

Gill B.

2 Jun 2018

Beautiful

Gorgeous house in beautiful surroundings equipped with everything you need. We have stayed in several places in Italy and this is by far the best. Cannot recommend it highly enough.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anja N.

6 Oct 2017

Fantastic place

We had a fantastic stay in La Vinca for 14 days. We were 2 families med children (age 4, 7, 8 and 11), and we really enjoyed the house and pool. The pool has a deept of 1,40 all over. The friendly owner Ilario welcomed us at the house, when we arrived. And after a few days he came with a basket of fresh vegetables, very nice :-) Right next to this house, the owner has another house, where 2 other families stayed (friends of us).

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Heike F.

23 Sept 2016

Successful resting in La Vinca

Very nice and comfortable house – great and clean pool – the manager looks after the guests and their needs constantly. Very good Pizza in Careggine easy to find because this is a very small but interesting mountain village Handsome 3-course-lunch in fornaci di barga Via Repubblica, 384 “Il Bugno”

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan A.

19 Sept 2016

Beautiful home-from-home in Tuscany

Ilario, the owner of La Vinca was so kind to us throughout our stay. He brought us a huge tray of fresh vegetables from his garden and even offered to drop us at the station when we didn't have a car. He was incredibly friendly and warm when he welcomed us to the property but then left us to enjoy our time secluded and completely in private, which was fantastic. The house is very spacious and had everything we needed - all to a high standard. The pool, garden and amazing view were everything we were hoping for. I would recommend staying at La Vinca to friends and family for sure. Thanks to Ilario and to the helpful people who handled our online booking.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

lynne r.

19 Sept 2016

meraviglioso

A fabulous holiday - La Vinca is a lovely property. Well maintained, super clean, well equipped with a great pool. Ilario was friendly, welcoming and helpful. Highlights of the holiday - cycling in Lucca, swimming in the river, classic car driving - aswell as the bigger sights such as Pisa and Florence

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

24 Oct 2015

Beautiful location and house, generous people

The villa is in a secluded spot, with great views over a valley. The house was spotless, well-equipped, and very cozy. The owner welcomed us and was very helpful throughout our stay -- without being intrusive. We also appreciated the carefully prepared information about local shops, restaurants, etc. Overall, a great experience.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina R.

22 Oct 2015

Stunnig views in Garfagnana

Vinca is probably the most beautiful and well appointed vacation property we have rented so far. The pictures on the website dont give any justice to the real beauty of the setting. The house has beautifull and well manicured gardens ,infinity pool and the views are simply spectacular. Swimming with the views of the Garfagnana valley is what enchanted us the most. The property is very clean and well outfitted with everything you might need and exceeds expectations. For anybody that loves cooking, this house comes with a very well equipped kitchen. Spacious house, tastefully decorated, beautiful covered outdoor patio, built-in stone barbeque, beautifull garden, infinity pool, stunning views are among the feautures we liked the most about this house. The property is ideally located in the Gardagnana region for day trips to Lucca by train for example or to the coast line in Massa Marittima. Also well located to shorter visits to local winery, (few km away) castles , and marble quarry (15 km away) which we highly reccomend. Our host, Ilario, is genuinily kind and available for whatever you might need and the best reference for any piece information you might have on the area. The basket of organic vegetables he offered us, freshly picked from his garden was a true deligt. We defenetly reccomend this vacation rental and wish to be able to visit again.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

sarah H.

14 Sept 2015

a beautiful property

lovely spacious bedrooms rooms, nicely decorated and furnished throughout. the rooms looked and felt clean. A good selection of glasses and crockery to suit all wining and dining occasions. The pool is stunning and not too deep, kept really clean at all times. would like to have a few more sun loungers especially as there were 8 of us. the garden is kept immaculate and the grounds are well maintained with plenty of space. We thought that Poggio would have more facilities, ie bakery, small grocery shop and a few restaurants but this was not the case, however you don't have to travel too far ( Camporgiano) to find all of these. Ilario and Maria were always on hand if any problems. they were both friendly and helpful and looked after us well. thank you.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tania B.

13 Sept 2015

A dream come true!

We were a group of 8 family members and we all amazed with how beautiful & peaceful La Vinca is. We saw the photos online but experiencing it in person was just amazing. The house is beautifully maintained and is equipped with everything you need. The property; surrounding fruit trees, gardens and pool are also well maintained and manicured. It's always been a dream to stay in a Tuscan farm house and be immersed in the beauty of it all, and La Vinca did not disappoint - in fact it exceeded our expectations. It is exactly out of a story book or film. The owner, Ilario, is very friendly and came round on our first day to introduce himself. He came round a few days later to see if everything was still ok but otherwise we had the privacy to enjoy his property without interruption. We have family who live in Lucca who came to visit us for the day during our stay at La Vinca, and they were absolutely amazed with this property. Ilario and his wife have done a stellar job! If you love dogs, there are 2 very friendly dogs that come to visit every evening from one of the surrounding farms. They love playing catch :) Some of our most memorable experiences from our trip to Tuscany were spent drinking our morning coffee on the patio at La Vinca over looking the valley, and enjoying delicious Italian wines and foods in the evening in the same spot. It truly was a dream come true and highly recommend this property. There are also beautiful towns within driving distance; the Saturday market in Barga is a must for fresh local foods. And Castelnuovo is a great little town to explore, eat, drink wine & do a spot of shopping. Tip: make sure to stop at one of the bigger grocery stores on your way to La Vinca to stock up on food, tea, coffee, laundry detergent, wine, prosecco etc. because once you get to La Vinca you won't want to leave! :)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Linda A.

30 Sept 2014

Lovely Holiday House.

This "Agrotourist" house, located on an old farm property, was very close to what we'd hoped for from the reviews. It was clean and generally well appointed....(could have used some toilet paper on arrival for tired visitors arriving after dark?) But other wise a great place to relax. The pool is gorgeous....the grounds full of lovely fruit covered trees. Instructions to get there were a bit vague but we found it. Be prepared to have to drive for food....and stock up. The care taker is delightful and helpful. Local mountain driving was fun...tons of great old towns to explore. Easy access to Lucca and Florence for day trips. I think in two weeks we covered most of the recommended ones. Thanks for a lovely time. Will definitely recommend you!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tanel K.

1 Feb 2014

Best ever place and vacation!

The property and location was far more better than described and seen from pictures. We were very satisfied with owner support. I certainly recommend La Vinca to my friends and come back soon!

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K.

3 Jan 2025

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

Lenzi Is a Very Good Host

All went well. Thank you Lenzi for the pleasent stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra O.

12 Jul 2024

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

Wonderful stay

This is a lovely house with beatiful surroundings, the view is spectacular !!! The house is well equipped with all you need in the kitchen and we used the bbq outside serveral times. The pool is also very nice and fresh. We were 2 families, 8 persons and we loved it, Many Thanks to the owner Ilario for your pleasant welcome and for all the fruits and vegetables.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

15 Sept 2023

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

entspannter Familienurlaub

Die letzten Meter der Zufahrt zum Haus sind ein Kies-/Feldweg und dementsprechend sollte man mit normalen (Mittelklasse) Wagen etwas auf seinen Unterbodenschutz achten. Mit unserem VW Tiguan war es kein Problem. Check-in und Check-out war sehr unkompliziert mit Ilario. Das Haus war sauber und uns hat an Ausstattung für Frühstück und Grillabende nix gefehlt. Das Bad im unteren Teil des Hauses ist mehr oder weniger behindertengerecht, jedoch flutet man aufgrund der fehlenden Duschkabine gerne das halbe Zimmer. Wir waren ein wenig am Zweifeln, ob die fehlende Klimaanlage zum Problem wird aber Lorraine & Co hatten Recht. Es kühlt abends bzw. in der Nacht wunderbar ab, man kann herrlich (mit offenem Fenster und ggf. einer der vorhandenen Wolldecken) schlafen. Das ist aber leider auch der Grund warum der Pool trotz durchgängig heißen Wochen nur 22 °C hatte und dementsprechend sehr frisch ist. Eine Abdeckung für die Nacht wäre das Nonplusultra :)

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne F.

1 Sept 2023

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

Super!

Alles war perfekt und der Vermieter war sehr hilfsbereit! Nochmals vielen herzlichen Dank!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toosje V.

22 Jul 2023

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

Beautiful

Great house with a fantastic host. Second time around and we enjoyed it as much as the first time

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

serban m.

6 Oct 2022

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

Très bien

Propriété bien tenue, belle nature.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Marita H.

3 Oct 2022

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Urlaub

Es ist ein sehr schönes Haus mit Pool und Garten sehr schön angelegt abend beleuchtet. Es liegt auf dem Berg, wer zum Meer möchte muss ca ne stunde Fahrt in kauf nehmen ,wer rund um die Berge wandern möchte ist hier gut aufgehoben.Möglichkeiten zum gut und günstigem Essen gibt zu genüge.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toosje V.

26 Aug 2022

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

Heerlijk verblijf

Prachtig huis en omgeving met een hele aardige host, supervriendelijk

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simona G.

1 Jul 2022

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

Un angolo di paradiso

È stata una vacanza splendida, lontani dal caldo umido, dal caos, immersi nel verde con ogni confort a disposizione. La piscina, ad uso esclusivo, ha coronato il nostro soggiorno di divertimento

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roland B.

28 Jun 2022

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

Wunderschönes Haus in einer wundervollen Landschaft

Das mit viel Liebe restaurierte Haus einfach zum Wohlfühlen, samt Garten und Pool einfach nur zum genießen!!! In herrlicher Lage mit Blick auf das Serchio-Tal fühlt man sich in Mitten schönster Natur und ebensolcher Ruhe!!! Und ganz liebe Vermieter, herzlich im Umgang und immer mit vornehmer Zurückhaltung !

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

oster s.

20 Oct 2021

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

Super schönes Anwesen, gepflegter Garten und gut ausgestattetes Haus.

Wir waren mit der gesamten Familie dort. Die Zimmer und das Haus sind liebevoll eingerichtet, die drei Badezimmer sehr sinnvoll und Küche ist sehr gut ausgestattet. Der Vermieter ist sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Ein Grill im Garten beschert wunderbare Abende. Kleine Bemerkung : Das Haus liegt herrlich im Wald etwas abgeschieden von der kleinen Ortschaft. Die Strecke zum Supermarkt ist schon eine kleine Herausforderung für Magen und Auto (viele enge Kurven im Wald und enge Dörfer). Aber der Ausblick entschädigt für alles. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1 , ground floor

Bedroom 2, first floor

Bedroom 3, first floor

Bedroom 4, first floor

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2, first floor

Bathroom 3

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