La Bella Barga!

The Main Villa with two terraces

Courtyard showing Taverna & Downstairs Apartment Entrances

Upstairs & Downstairs Rear Apartments Single (2) Bedrooms

Downstairs/Upstairs Apartment Bathroom (w/shower)

Typical B & B Breakfast Table (minus Coffee Pot & Milk Jug)

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Wheel chair accessible:No

Barga villa description

The house was my grandmother's and has recently been fully refurbished so that each floor can be independently occupied by three to six people. It is ideal for family reunions since it affords privacy when necessary.

Marble flooring throughout means that the house remains cool even during the hottest summer. All windows are double glazed and feature traditional green shutters. There are two beautiful verandas (with awnings) suitable for dining or sunbathing.

The bedrooms are decorated with tasteful antiques and either double or single beds may be requested. A child's crib is available on request. Be assured that all mattresses and bedding are new! Several of the bedrooms feature dramatically painted ceilings.

The property also features two smaller apartments (behind the main house). These each feature two bedrooms, a shower, and a small kitchen. There is a driveway large enough for two to three vehicles.

The villa and annex are situated on a wide avenue a one minute walk from the 'Giardino' area of Barga, where a supermarket, cinema, shops and restaurants are located. In less than five minutes you can enter the walled Medieval 'Centro Storico' where opera and jazz festivals occur every summer and where an antique market is also a frequent occurrence.

Almost every night of the week, during the summer months, live music and food festivals occur, either in Barga or in a nearby town. The food is superb, fine wines are served and the entertainment is suitable for young and old alike.

If you continue walking up the road for ten to twenty minutes you will soon find yourself amongst the beautiful Garfagnana mountains with its many trekking routes suitable for walking or mountain biking. Within driving distance is the Grotto del Vento, with its magnificent tour of underground caverns.

A swimming pool is also within walking distance, as are tennis courts and horse riding stables. There is a fully equipped park for children. For the less athletic the town offers a library with a good selection of English books and magazines.

Barga is well served by regular bus service to nearby places of interest: Bagni di Lucca with its famous spas, Castelnuovo, a nearby walled city with a popular weekly market and Lucca with its famous grass-ringed road atop its uninterrupted walls.

During the summer months a bus departs each morning for the beach resort of Viareggio, returning later in the day or evening. The Versilian Coast Resorts of Viareggio, Forte di Marmi and Lido di Camaiore are within easy driving distance. Spectacular twisty roads take you high into areas where the famous Carrara marble is still being excavated. The less adventurous can take the expressway to the beach although they may encounter heavy traffic during the month of August. The Versilian coast also offers much in the way of nightlife and cultural activities.

There is a train station at Barga-Gallicano which features direct service to Lucca, Pisa and the Cinque Terre region. Connections can be made in Lucca for Florence, Venice, Bologna, etc.

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Keywords: Large Villa

Property Type

Villa

Accommodation Type

Vacation Rental

Suitability

Children Welcome:
The property provides a safe environment for children. Loft area is better suited for children over 6 years old....more less

Bedrooms: 10 Bedrooms, Sleeps 20, Beds for 1-20

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Loft
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King size beds (1), Queen size Beds (4), Double Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (4), Baby Cribs (1)...more less

Bathrooms: 7 Bathrooms

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Bathroom 7
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Kitchen & Dining

Kitchen:
(4) Each apartment comes with fully equipped kitchen....more less

Refrigerator:
(3) Each apartment features a refridgerator....more less

Dishwasher:
(3) Each apartment features a dishwaher....more less
Cooking Utensils

Amenities

Linens Provided:
Beach Towels provided for use at local swimming pool or beaches....more less

Washing Machine:
(5) Each apartment has its own washer in a utility room....more less

Parking Off Street:
Large paved area can accommodate two cars easily....more less
Wood Fireplace:
In the Tacerna only....more less

Other Amenities

Lawn chairs and towels are provided for sunbathing or trips to the beach...more less

Entertainment

Satellite / Cable:
Only in the Taverna...more less

CD Player

Communications

Telephone:
For local calls only....more less

Outdoor Features

Balcony:
(3) Main Villa features two stunning balconies. The upper rear apartment of annexe also features a balcony....more less

Location & View

Mountain View:
Available from upper windows and balconies....more less

Activities

Swimming
Hiking
Rock Climbing
Cycling

Tennis
Skiing
Cinemas
Museums

Restaurants
Horseback Riding
Sight Seeing
Live Theater

Other Activities

Beaches Caves

Reviews

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Family vacation in Barga
Family vacation in Barga
- Guest Helen (Victoria, BC Canada)
- Date of stay 06/17/12
- Review Submitted 07/03/12
We rented the Taverna and the ground floor apartment opposite. For the 7 members of the family this was ideal and very safe for the children. The accommodation was very cool, clean and had all the amenities we needed for a stay with children. Maria was extraordinarily kind and helpful, full of suggestions for trips, including a sagra, and everything we asked for, maps,hairdryer, lamps, balls[ children] was provided. We could not have been better looked after; we would love to return.Barga is a wonderful place and a good base for exploring Tuscany.

Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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Pam & Peter - USA
Pam & Peter - USA
- Guest Pam (USA)
- Date of stay 05/17/12
- Review Submitted 06/18/12
We loved Bella Barga!! Maria was so helpful. She provided us w/ verbal and written information on many local places. She made great suggestions for places to eat. She even invited us to go to evening outings w/ her! We felt like we were with family. Breakfast was delicious! She made special food just for us! The bedroom was large, the bathroom was spacious. We were able to do laundry, which was a plus! The house is so convenient to everything in Barga!

Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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La Bella Barga
La Bella Barga
- Guest Highlander (Scotland)
- Date of stay 07/09/11
- Review Submitted 07/26/11
We have holidayed in Barga every year for over 30 years now, we brought our children and now bring our grandchildren too!. We lived in the partments behind the main house which was ideal for us as our son, wife and children had the ground floor and we had the upper apartment. The accommodation is really handy to walk into Barga for meals, etc. We found Maria to be most helpful and very complimentary towards us and the family. We would certainly hope to return to this accommodation in the future and would recommend it to anyone. We have rented accommodation in many places in Barga and have found this one to be ideal for us.

Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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- Guest Ann Patch (Cape Elizabeth, Maine)
- Date of stay 11/02/09
- Review Submitted 11/02/09
October 18, 2009 Just completed a week (7 of us) at Bella Barga and had a great time. There was plenty of room for all of us and wonderful shared meals in the tavern kitchen. Maria was very helpful in choosing a restaurant for a first night birthday dinner for one of the gang. We all enjoyed beautiful Barga and the surrounds. Local food was great as well as wonderful local hikes. (Thanks to Reggie, too!)

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- Guest allen 1 (California)
- Date of stay 09/10/08
- Review Submitted 09/10/08
What an amazing July we spent in Barga. The town was the perfect location and the accommodations matched. Our 17 month old had plenty of room to play. Great food and fun festivals. The welcome was very warm and Maria and Mum were very helpful with our needs. A great value for the perfect location in Tuscany. Highly recommended

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- Guest Robert Spigarelli (Tunkhannock, PA., USA)
- Date of stay 08/06/08
- Review Submitted 08/06/08
Our stay at "La Bella Barga" was the highlight of our trip, and YES, we would love to return. Everything was perfect - the accommodations, the meals, the simplicity & beauty of Barga..... I sit here and shake my head ... it was like a fairy tale, and we were very fortunate to have lived it

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- Guest Paula C. (-)
- Date of stay 10/10/07
- Review Submitted 10/10/07
Our relatives come from the Barga area, so we know the area quite well. We stayed at Bella Barga Summer 06 with our family of 4 (2 children) in the ground back apartment and my sister and brother-in-law stayed in the apartment upstairs. Having the two apartments was very convenient and comfortable. The location in Barga is ideal because it's within a 3 minute walk to the central town square and a 5 minute walk to old Barga (inside the medieval wall), yet it's on a quiet tree-lined street. Wonderful coffee shops, restaurants, parks are very close. In 2007, my cousin stayed at the larger apartment in the main house with her sisters and brothers for a family reunion and had a wonderful time. When travelling with a family, having a washing machine was a bonus. Parking is easy, too, though the location is convenient enough that we could get wherever we want to go with or without a car since there are bus services as well (frankly, I could spend all my time in Barga and not go anywhere else for weeks). And, as other commenters have said, Maria is a great host and gave us all the information we needed by email in advance. We'll be back!

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- Guest Larry Ross (USA)
- Date of stay 10/09/07
- Review Submitted 10/09/07
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Wonderful apartment on a tree lined street near all the sights and close to Lucca and Viareggio by train or bus.

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- Guest Fred5 (Washington, DC USA)
- Date of stay 10/09/07
- Review Submitted 10/09/07
Very clean and everything manufactured with old-world, high quality craftsmanship. Extremely modern, great owners, which are quite friendly and animated. The town has really brightened up over the years and is a rare gem that is not to be missed. I had a wonderful stay. My family's roots are in Barga. Fred Willard

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- Guest annmarie1 (Needham MA, USA)
- Date of stay 04/03/06
- Review Submitted 04/03/06
We enjoyed our stay vey much! It was clean, convenient and very pleasant! The warm welcome made it worth thr trip from Lucca, and we hated to leave...we do hope to return...great bargain for the price:)

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1-2 pax .... From E  350-750/  $ 500- 900/ £ 300- 400 per week
3-4 pax .... From E  600-1000/ $ 800-1400/ £ 400- 700 per week
5-6 pax .... From E  700-1200/ $ 900-1600/ £ 500- 800 per week
7-8 pax .... From E  850-1400/ $1200-1900/ £ 600- 950 per week
9-10 pax ... From E 1200-1800/ $1600-2500/ £ 800-1250 per week
11-15 pax .. From E 2000-3000/ $2800-4500/ £1400-2250 per week
16-20 pax .. From E 2500-3500/ $3500-5000/ £2000-3000 per week
B&B Rate: €35/$50/£30 night per person (inc breakfast)

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