La Casa dei Pini

The ideal place if you want to relax and enjoy the wonderful landscape of Tuscany. The swimming pool is exposed to south-east with a wonderful view to the surrounding nature and its typical villages (“Le dieci Castella”). You will have the chance to pick up fruits directly from the trees and free access to the vegetables garden. In the main house, in a separate part of the property, lives lady Gabriella with her dogs, that will help you with anything you need. The house is situated in the center of the region, it has a strategic position if you wish to visit Tuscany: only 60 minutes from Florence and Pisa, 40 minutes to Lucca and 50 minutes to reach Viareggio and the seaside. The nearest restaurant is 10 minutes walking. Supermarkets and shops are available at 10 minutes by car. Not to mentions that our valley is full of trekking paths (read the "Neighborhood description" for more info). The property (15 000 m2) is completely fenced and will be fully available for our guests (and eventually their pets), this includes swimming pool and garden. Fenced areas around the houses are private. The pool and the entire garden are exclusively at your disposal (the only person which may share this space with you is Gabriella, the landlord, but she very respectful about her guests' privacy) The pool is a common area to share with the landlord Gabriella. You may also contact her in case you need any help or information The house is located in the Valleriana area, north of Pescia (Pistoia province) and it’s called “Svizzera Pesciatina” (Swiss Pescia), named after the famous Swiss historian and economist Jean Charles Léonard Simonde de Sismondi, who was born in Geneva and lived there in the late eighteenth century. A keen traveller during his life, he found many similarities with the alpine landscapes of his native country in this area of Tuscany and soon fell in love and decided to retire here. Mappa-delle-Castella-Svizzera-Pesciatina This area consists of ten medieval hamlets, known as “castella”, constructed in the local stone called pietra serena, which is still quarried in the area. The hamlets are Pietrabuona, Medicina, Fibbialla, Aramo, Sorana, San Quirico, Castelvecchio, Stiappa, Pontito and Vellano. The landscape is perfect for walking, and a popular route starts from Pietrabuona, following the river Pescia and tracing all the villages of the Swiss Pesciatina along a trail of about six hours. This trail connects the ten “Castella“, each surrounded by areas of untouched nature, and the characteristic trees of oak and chestnut. The trail isn’t, of course, the only way to reach the ten castella: they can also be accessed by a paved road. It is possible to reserve Outdoor organised Excursions for all the family, Trekking and much more. Join Danilo, our partner and specialised guide! Explore our forests, rivers and Apennine Peaks. A tour to meet the shepherds and farmers who habitate the Highlands. You can reserve your activity with us or directly with Danilo. Call or write us for further information. The Pool will be closed from the 30th of September and reopen on the 1st of May (dates are flexible depending on weather conditions). The use of Air Conditioning will cost a 25€ to 50€ fee depending on the duration of your stay (but don't worry, you won't need it, temperatures are just perfect the entire summer season).