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Tuscany Farm holiday Forni Rosaia
villa - house
- Number of bedrooms
2 - Number of bathrooms
2 - Number of floors
2 - Sleeps
6
| Pets - No | Smoking - No | Wheelchair - No |
Property description
Away from the tourist paths... a sunny panoramic terrace, stunning views, unforgettable sunsets, stones of an ancient castle.. a way to experience the authentic Tuscan countryside and explore the hidden treasures of the quiet Lunigiana... The Forni Rosaia farm holiday is situated in Lunigiana the relatively undiscovered northern Tuscany, which many would say is the most stunning part of this region ,within easy access of the Cinque Terre and the city of Lucca, Pisa, Florence..
The farmhouse, located on the top of the hill, where the Apuanian Alps and the Appennines draw a fascinating scene, with dominating and sunny position, is inserted in a small hamlet known as Olivola, once "feudo" of the Marquises Malaspina and seat of the medieval Castle. Our Tuscany holiday apartment, recently restored, thanks to its strategic position, gives a wonderful sight spreading on the valley, as if the present hanging garden, gained from a wing of the ancient castle, was the wharf of a ship ready for the launch in the Lunigiana valley!
The apartment consists:
Ground floor : living room where there is a new double-sofa bed and dining area (surface 30 m2), kitchen has an ancient marble sink, table and chairs (12 m2), bathroom with shower (5 m2), fire place room with wooden stairs lead to upper floor.
First floor : main double bedroom (20 m2), second double bedroom (16 m2), bathroom with bath (6 m2), terrace (34 m2).
Upon request can be added a single bed for one child or third person in the main bedroom.
Note: on the first floor, the second double bedroom, and its private bathroom, has its own independent entrance from the garden by the terrace. So we can make use the building like an apartment (half or all) or B&B, or both ways at the same time, to offer different possibility of accommodation for 2 or 4 up to 6 people.
Guests can choose between breakfast or self-catering.
Breakfast supplies milk, tea, coffee, fruit juice, homemade biscuits or cake, vegetable pie (typical meal of Lunigiana!).. it can also become a pocket lunch for dining out.
The apartment is also very comfortable out of season having its own central heating.
Property amenities
Furnishings/Luxuries: Balcony, Beach Umbrella, Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace, Heating, Linens Provided, Mountain View, Tile Floors
Appiliances: Microwave
Electronics: DVD Player, TV
Recreation/Activities: Biking Nearby, Fishing Nearby, Golf Nearby, Historic Area Nearby, Horseback Riding Nearby, Hunting Nearby, Night Club/Disco Nearby, Restaurant Nearby, Tennis Nearby
Activities: Mountain biking
Other amenities: Pisa is the nearest airport to the area. EQUI TERME:an ancient hamlet set at the foot of the Apuane Alps. The spa town has a light scent of sulphur whose waters calms and said to have restorative and healing powers. There are also gravel walks to the wat
Rates
130 - 225 CAD
/day
Rates details: The price includes also: water, electric power, gas, bed linen, towels, table-cloths, final cleaning, all taxes.
Additional information
TO FIND AGAIN THE CULTURE AND THE RHYTHMS OF A LONG TIME AGO�
Lunigiana - (pronounced Loonee-janna)- a magical place beginning with its name meaning - the "land of the moon" reserved and charming, shows to its visitors different sights, clear and full of light, but also mysterious and secret� To find out its inner meanings, you need to abandon yourself to its beauty and follow the ways to the woods where the Liguri-Apuani people built the famous manhirs as to guard the pastures, or the paths to the little villages all around, dominated by more than 100 castles and by their severe profiles.
The Lunigiana derives its name from the port of Luni, established by the Romans at the mouth of the River Magra. So rich and splendidly adorned with marble was this port, that the Normans destroyed it, mistaking it for Rome. Today you can see the ruins of this once great trading place. Historic sites are not restricted to Roman remains, however,as the Lunigiana is scattered with castles built in medieval times by the Malaspina family.
The village of Aulla was founded towards 884, when the Abbey of Saint Caprasio was built. Towards the end of XIII the century the territory passes under the jurisdiction of the Bishop of Luni, for being then disputed from Pisa, Lucca, Genova and the Malaspina family. Aulla is characterised by the Fortress of the Brunella,(many of you may have read of this in Kinta Beevor's 'A Tuscan Childhood'), military construction of the XV century was built in a strategic position from which it could dominate all the city. The Fortress was erected probably under Giovanni delle Bande Nere. Nowadays houses the Lunigiana Museum of Natural History.. .
Some of the well-known places of interest are:
CARRARA - In the Apuan Alps, the spectacular marble quarries offer an evocative sight. This precious white stone has been quarried since Roman times. Since then, it has been used for all sorts of different purposes - from simple objects to more famous works of art and architecture. In the art studios of Carrara, at the Marble Museum and Open Air Exhibition, it is possible to learn about the history and working of marble.
LUCCA - The city with its appealing main streets is a meeting place full of shops and any trip would not be complete without a walk around the Lucca Curtains, its impressive ramparts with its tree lined promenade, offering fabulous views of the city. The annual music festival livens the main Piazza during September with renowned bands and artists. There is a large antiques market around the Duomo every third weekend of the month. A great way to see the town is to hire a bicycle, as most of the streets are traffic free. To miss Lucca would be a shame.
- The Cinque Terre (Five Lands) is a string of 5 fishing villages perched high on the Italian Riviera which until recently have only been linked by a mule track and accessible by rail or water. An ancient system of footpaths is still a good way to visit these villages or use the inexpensive ferryboats, which run a service from Lerici or La spezia at the same time taking in the Gulf of Poets. Breathtaking views of the coastline, medieval fortresses and vibrant colours make this a memorable day out or more.
PORTOVENERE - situated between the Gulf of Poets and the Cinque Terre. One of the most romantic villages on the Italian Riviera, with its delightful harbour overlooked by a massive fortress and the church of San Pietro which was built on the site of a temple to Venus.
The nearby coast is heavenly, (known as the Gulf of Poets) as Shelly, Lord Byron and D.H. Lawrence all have lived here at some time. It has opportunities for sailing, canoeing, snorkelling or just relaxing on one of the beaches hidden in craggy bays around Fiascherino or Tellaro. The easiest way to get around the gulf is by ferryboat, which runs between Lerici, La Spezia and Portovenere or on to the Cinque Terre (five villages strung along terraced cliffs looking out to the sea
Great for:
Walking holidays
Cycling holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Sports:
There is a golf course within 30 mins drive
There are tennis courts nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Owner Information
Name: Lucia Rosaia
Telephone: 3298798735
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terrace
courtyard
panoramic view from terrace
main bedroom
second bedroom
kitchen
living room