18th Century Tuscan Farmhouse and Converted Barn in the Garfagnana - La Capanna

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Minimum stay:7 nights
Internet:No

Pets allowed:No
Wheel chair accessible:No

Situated on a spur of the Appenines, this recently restored family owned farmhouse and converted barn stand on 2 acres of tranquil olive grove and meadow, 2 km from the picturesque old walled town of Barga, which has all the shops necessary for daily living. The rooms are simple but comfortably furnished, with terra-cotta floors and chestnut beamed ceilings. Each house has a large terrace shaded by a pergola and the views are spectacular in every direction.

Buvicchia: Buvicchia is very quiet, a wonderful spot to get away from it all as we have been doing for over 30 years. Barga has all the shops needed for daily living and there are many good and inexpensive restaurants in Barga and the surrounding area. Lucca, a spectacular walled town, is 40 mins away, Florence an hour and a half, Pisa just over an hour, and the railway is 7 km away for trains to Lucca and beyond or up into the high Garfagnana. The sea is just over an hour away also. A car is very desirable and car hire is available via the major companies at Pisa airport.

The Farmhouse: Built in 1740 as a small two-roomed farmhouse, Buvicchia 3 was added to over the following decades to include a large 'cantina' or winestore (now the sitting room) with bedrooms overhead. Right up to 1972 there were earth floors downstairs, no electricity and just one cold tap in the kitchen! Two restorations later, the farmhouse now has all the necessities for daily living but the atmosphere has not changed. You can still imagine it as the home of a subsistence farmer through two centuries.

The adjacent barn: Built in the 1860s, converted in 1974 and fully restored in 2004, this converted barn sleeps 2. We have preserved as much of the character as possible by leaving the first floor almost unchanged (that's where the hay was!) and the ground floor open plan also. A terrace at the front and a second one in the garden both look out on wonderful views. This is a real hideaway, a place for total relaxation.

La Capanna: Barga Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 1542ha

This converted barn sleeps 2. It consists of a large upstairs sitting/double bed room, a bathroom (shower, bidet, basin, toilet and washing machine) and a kitchen/living area (hob, oven, fridge, microwave, dishwasher, open fireplace, dining and sitting area). One large terrace at the front and a second in the garden look out on wonderful views and the garden has mimosa trees.

Property Type

Barn

65 m²

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Meals

Self-Catering

Suitability

Wheelchair Inaccessible
Long-Term Renters Welcome

Children Welcome
Pets Not Allowed

Not Suitable For Elderly Or Infirm

Bedrooms: 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2

Front Bedroom: 1 Large Double Bed
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Back Bedroom: 1 Large Double Bed
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Triple Bedroom: 3 Single Bed
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The bedroom doubles as a sitting space also. With Terracotta floors and beams, windows and door all of chestnut wood as well as a lovely upstairs balcony with fabulous views, this is more than a bedroom! The downstairs sitting area has an open fireplace which is lovely and snug in the winter. ...more less

Bathrooms: 1 Bathrooms

Upstairs Bathroom: Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet
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Ground Floor Bathroom: Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet
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The washing machine and central heating and water boiler are also in the bathroom. Bath mat provided....more less

Other Amenities

While La Capanna is not suitable for infirm people as there are steps outside and the main bedroom is upstairs, the active not-so-young have been very happy there. We can provide bed linen for a small charge, or you can bring your own. There is a fireplace in the downstairs living area for use in cold weather and central heating throughout. We provide bathmat and tea towels, but not bath and hand towels....more less

Entertainment

Books - Fiction / Non-Fiction

Books

Theme

Romantic

Away From It All

Car

Recommended

Leisure Activities

Walking

Horse Riding

Location Type

Mountain

Rural

sports and adventure activities

Mountain Biking
Fishing

Tennis
Swimming

Cycling

Arrival Day

Flexible

catering options

Self-Catering

Dining

Dining Area

General

Toilet Paper
Linens Provided

Washing Machine
Firewood

Fireplace
Heating
Parking

Kitchen

Oven
Dishwasher

Microwave
Refrigerator

Freezer
Hob

Outside

Terrace

Barbecue

Garden
Balcony

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Barga Beauty
Barga Beauty
- Guest Giblets
- Date of stay 06/18/11
- Review Submitted 07/09/11
This is a little gem of a capanna and very well equipt. The picture are deceptive as its very spacious for two inside. The views from the terrace are stunning and we had two weeks of beautiful weather. The walk from the house to Barga town is about 30 minutes but lovely to stroll in and enjoy the warm seafood salad at Riccardo's restaurant - a must. Alpino's for the best capaccino and cake to kick start your day. We had everything we needed in the capanna and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Great Value and would highly recommend it to explore the acient town of Barga and experience the many events and places to visit during the summer. Thank you for the easy transactions and communication in our booking and we will certainly be looking to return.

Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.

Owner response: We're delighted that you had a great stay and enjoyed the Capanna! :)

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Lovely Converted Barn with Great Views.
Lovely Converted Barn with Great Views.
- Guest Peter & Sharon
- Date of stay 05/19/09
- Review Submitted 06/17/09
We stayed for two weeks in June 2009 and were blessed with beautiful weather. The property is clean, well equipped and very spacious for two. The area is hilly affording beautiful views of the Apuane Alps and Barga. Although the area is hilly the 25 minute walk to Barga is relativley flat and easy. Barga is a quiet town with a maze of narrow streets, plenty of restaurants and enough life to watch passing by. Its a ten minute drive to the local train station where you can park the car and catch the train to Lucca, Pisa and Florence. We will recommend this property to our friends.

Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway.

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Rates

Rental basis: Per property

Rental rates quoted in: £

Dates	Weekly	Monthly *

high season 2013 Jun 16 - Sep 30, 2013 7 night min stay	£380	£1400
Extra Nights: £54

low season 2013 Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2013 7 night min stay	£340	£1200
Extra Nights: £48

winter season 2013-14 Nov 1 - Mar 31, 2014 7 night min stay	£500	£1600
Extra Nights: £71

spring season 2014 Apr 1 - May 31, 2014 7 night min stay	£340	£1200
Extra Nights: £48

high season 2014 Jun 1 - Sep 30, 2014 7 night min stay	£380	£1400
Extra Nights: £54

autumn season 2014 Oct 1 - Oct 31, 2014 7 night min stay	£340	£1200
Extra Nights: £48

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (£) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates:

A deposit of £100 per week booked is payable on booking. Visits which cross over booking periods are charged pro rata.

Tenancies can start on any day of the week to facilitate travel arrangements and flight bookings.

The minimum period is one week. Periods of more than a week but not an exact number of weeks are charged pro rata. Lets of less than a week are possible, but there will be a minimum charge equal to one week's rent.

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