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The house is situated just above the village of Pescaglia, and enjoys fabulous views down through the Pescaglia valley, towards Lucca and beyond. Pisa airport is just over an hour away, Lucca (the famous walled city) is about 35 minutes, Florence just over an hour away, with many other famous towns within easy reach.
Passo a Sella is an old farm house, set in the hills above Pescaglia. It has been restored in typical Tuscan fashion. There is a large terrace area to enjoy the fabulous vista, whilst dining, or just sipping your prosecco whilst relaxing. The house sleeps four people, in one double bedded room and one twin bedded room. The living room has a fire place for the cooler autumn evenings. There is also gas central heating.
The front door opens onto the large terrace which catches the sun for most of the day during the summer. The gazebo supplies shade for the hotter periods of the day. The house is well situated for walking, perhaps taking a hike, to build the appetite ready for the evening feasts. The bathroom has a large shower, wash basin, toilet and bidet. There is another toilet and shower area, useable in the warmer months, in the outhouse.
The kitchen is well equipped for self catering with all the usual necessities. The worktop is a pink Sardinian granite, the doors are chestnut (castagne), of which there are many in the woods. The pool is an above ground type, circular and approximately 12 feet across, and three and-a-half feet deep.
The nearest village, Pescaglia, is about eight minutes in the car. It has two shops, a cafe, a bank, and many churches. There are many restaurants dotted around the hillside, all offering a gastronomic feast. The nearest restaurant is about two minutes away, this is also a small shop that always seems to be very well stocked with fresh produce. There are two other restaurants within a five minute drive, and many others scattered throughout the area. The Italians are fanatical about their food, the quality is superb, at very reasonable cost! Just enjoy!
San Gimignano and Siena are within easy reach, as is Bagni di Lucca, another famous spa town. The beaches are easily reached in about 50 minutes, with Carrara the backdrop to the coast--a fantastic vista. Viareggio and Camaiore are the closest beach resorts, very popular with the Italians through the summer(Carrara, of course the home to the Carrara marble industry).
There are many other towns and villages which all have their own quaint charms, and awaiting your exploration. The area is just saturated in "history". Puccini's family lived close by. There is now a museum in the old family house. Barga, the famous hilltop town is well worth a visit, with stunning views, charming streets and ancient cathedral. Montecatini, one of the more famous spa towns is also well worth a visit, and perhaps after sampling the thermal baths, a trip to the old town up on the hill for your evening meal....magnificent! Lucca just has to be visited, mostly free of traffic because of the city walls, it is very enjoyable to explore on foot, with so much to see, many churches, the Roman Anfiteatro, and many piazzas, with cafes and restaurants galore. The top of the walls can be cycled around, we took our own picnic, and stopped half way....very pleasant. (cycle hire in Lucca) |
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