Entire Holiday cottage, overlooking Bagni Di Lucca

Idyllic 3 bedroom house in Pieve di Controne, with mountain views (4 miles above the town of Bagni di Lucca). This charming former stable and chestnut drying house, built in 1720, provides comfortable accommodation for up to 6 guests. 3 double bedrooms, 1 with Juliet balcony; modern shower-room; large sitting room and a separate, well appointed kitchen. Idyllic three bedroom property in Pieve di Controne, with wonderful views over Bagni di Lucca and the Tuscan mountains. The house is split into two buildings; with the living room, bathroom and two bedrooms to the main house. Off the courtyard is the second adjoined building, which houses the kitchen and the third bedroom upstairs. Outside, the house has a sunny patio with beautiful mountain views which receives sun all day long, as well as a courtyard for the sole use of this property – with palm, plants and grape vine and ideal for those who prefer to relax in a bit of shade. Guests have full access to the whole property and grounds Owners live in the France but a house/key holder lives nearby. We try to provide guests with as much information as possible prior to their stay and are always available via email/text. This area of Tuscany has much to offer. Aside from the magnificent historical and cultural centres all within reach – Florence – Pisa - Bologna and Lucca (why not hire a bike and cycle atop the old Lucca city walls). The area is also ideal for those who enjoy outdoor activities: close by it is possible to engage in hiking, rafting, kayaking, skiing, horse- riding, tennis, para – gliding, swimming in the magnificent outdoor pool, gorge walking and a myriad of other activities. For those more inclined to relaxation, pop into the wellness centre for a massage or to the thermal spa and baths which gave Bagni di Lucca its name, or just chill over a glass of wine in the Bar Italia. Throughout the summer, local villages engage in fetes and festivals to which visitors can participate in both cultural and culinary experiences, not least of which is the regular pizza evenings in our own hamlet where, for the princely sum of €8, you can eat and drink all evening under the stars. For a different experience take a trip to the musical festival held in Lucca in June/July, which always has big name artistes or, for the more cultural, perhaps a trip as far as Lajatico – to see Andrea Bocelli who performs annually in his home town. And finally, let’s not forget the Mediterranean coast - it is about an hour away, or perhaps catch the train up to the magnificent Cinque Terre. Guests will need their own transport to get here. Public transport is rare as this is a very rural location. Pisa airport is 50 km away and Bologna 120 km. Please also be aware people may find the stairs in the main house can be quite steep. The house is situated above the town of Bagni Di Lucca (approx 4 miles away) Their is parking in the village square. There is ample free parking in the village piazza – please note this is within a 3-5 minute walk from the property up a pathway into the village. Directions to the property:- Coming from the Lucca direction. Come into Bagni di Lucca, along the SS12 ... about 150 m after the one-way traffic lights, take the first left, taking you over the stone bridge and follow the road right until you come to the centre of Bagni di Lucca (you will see a square on your left and a restaurant called “Circolo dei Forestieri” on your right. Continue straight on for a firther150 metres, past the small “Punto” supermarket on your left and take the first left turning; you should now have the park on your left. After 150 m (T junction) take the right turning (signposted Montefegatesi and Orrido di Botri. Follow this road up the hill.... (You will pass by the turning to the village of Guzzano and then the lower part of Gombrerto) until you reach San Gemingnano where you will see a little shop on the right corner. At this shop take the narrow right turn - down between the houses - and continue to Pieve di Controne – this is a cul de sac. Park in the square. Walk up the side of the church and turn left...the property is about 75 m on the right. Coming from the Bologna direction. Following the SS12 in the direction of Bagni di Lucca, follow the road until you reach Astracaccio and take the sharp right turning signposted San Cassiano and Pallegio. (Also a brown sign to Orido di Botrii) Follow this road passing San Cassiano for about 8k until you reach San Gemignano where there is a small corner shop on your left. At the side of the shop take the narrow left turn - down between the houses - and continue to Pieve di Controne – this is a cul de sac. Park in the square. Walk up the side of the church and turn left...the property is about 75 m on the right.