Casa Clara 4 Bedroom House

This well equipped house has four double bedrooms, two new bathrooms, a fully fitted new kitchen with an open fire place and a dining room. The sitting room is on the first floor with folding windows and a breathtaking view of the valley. The furniture throughout is traditional Tuscan, complimented by tiled floors, beams and wooden staircase. Both bathrooms are tiled and have shower, hand basin, toilet and bidet. The house has been completely renovated this year and has gas central heating, hot water and good drinking water. It can be reached by car for unloading but cars must be parked in the car park in the village.Area Details The house is in a small village in the valley of Garfagnana, overlooking the river Sercchio. It has a small shop, butchers & a bar restaurant with home made pizzas. There is a 15th century church, traditional stone houses and cobbled streets. This is the ideal house for exploring the area, to the West the Apiane Alps, with marble quarries & on the East the Apennine Alps with the Natural Park of Garfagnana & Abetone ski slopes. Or you may wish to be pampered at the Bagni di Lucca Spa, whilst also enjoying the rich and varied culture of Northern Tuscany. LUCCA The walled city Lucca is entered by way of St.Peter's Gate. Once inside, you'll find well preserved Romanesque churches and medieval towers. Every Wednesday there is a market and every third Saturday & Sunday, a large antiques market. PISA 1 1/2 hours by car or train - an essential visit, the Leaning Tower is one of the world's wonders. FLORENCE A good day trip from Casa Clara by train or car. Travel Details A car would be necessary own transport is essential to enjoy the area to the area to the maximum. There is a limited bus service to castelnuovo with its transport links to Lucca, Pisa & Florence.