cottage on farm, infinity pool, village restaurant

This beautiful holiday apartment is one of 4 in the grounds of a traditional working farm with stunning views located in the tiny historical village of Silico. The property has an open plan living room with fully equipped kitchen and dining area, a spacious double bedroom and a baby cot can be supplied. Outside there is a gorgeous pool overlooking the valley and a private terrace with table and sun loungers. In the garden there is a wood burning pizza oven, BBQ and children's play area. The farm is run in the traditional Garfagnana way. The owners offer their guests lots of produce from the farm and guests are invited to take tomatoes from the garden. The owners can also put on Pizza nights using the stone pizza oven and teach families the traditional methods of making pizzas. There are 2 electric mountain bikes available for the guests to use. The house has been restored from a barn. The structure and interior have been designed with a rustic finish. The kitchen is well equipped. A washing machine is also available. Outside there is a patio with table and loungers. The farm boasts panoramic view of the dramatic Apuane Mountains. There is a wood oven and a BBQ in the garden. A good childrens playground has been created in the garden with a Flying Fox . Additional -It is possible to by products from the farm ( cheese, salamis, ham, marmalade, chestnut flour, faro, and other preserves. -We can help arrange mountain biking, hill walking, horse riding, gorge walking and cooking classes which are all available locally. The owners live on the farm and are there if you need anything during your stay. Experience the ways of the local people, get to know the horses, sheep and goats and relax round the pool. Exploring the local area, enjoying the fresh mountain air and absorbing the ambience of the ancient villages which can transport you back in time. The centre of the village of Silico, with its tiny piazzas and impressive buildings is 2 minutes walk from the farm. The local bar and restaurant is well known in the area and is the local’s best kept secret for watching the glorious sunsets. Close to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana the capital of the Garfagnana valley, Sillico is a delightful medieval village.The village sits 700 meters above sea level and offers panoramic views of the Apuan Alps and Apennines mountains. The village is full of character and history and has a bar with an outside terrace providing those all important views, a popular restaurant and small local shop providing basic supplies. The nearby village of Pieve Fosciana has 2 supermarkets, a few cafes, bakers and butchers shops as well as an excellent restaurant. The large market town is called Castelnuovo, here you will find many shops, restaurants, bar/cafes and the nearest train station that links with Lucca (50 minutes). Other nearby places of interest are San Pelegrino, Corfino, Barga, the fortress at Verucole and Piazza al Sercchio. The village of Silico is within easy distance of the market town of Castelnuovo. The farm is in a good position for enjoying country life with the bustle of the nearby market town 7km away. Within easy distance by car or train of the art cities of Lucca, Siena, Florence and Pisa this is an ideal location for a visit to Tuscany. Mountain biking, hill walking and horse riding are all available locally. Lucca 47km Pisa 57km Florence 76km Closest airports Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport 57 km Florence Peretola Airport 76 km We recommend that guests hire a car. The house can sleep up to 4 people but please be aware that the 2nd bed is a sofa bed in the kitchen/living/dining room