Apts & Houses in a Unique, Inspiring Location Restored by Sculptor - Gemelli, sleeping 2
- Minimum stay:2-3 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
The two apartments described below are part of the beautiful peaceful hamlet of Peralta, located in a spectacular setting in the Tuscan hills that rise high above the valley of Camaiore. With stunning, panoramic views over the valley to the hills and sea beyond and surrounded by terraces of olive groves, its stone walls covered with purple bougainvilleas, lemon trees, jasmine, Peralta seems like paradise, a place for people seeking tranquility and beauty. There is a swimming pool on an upper terrace with a panoramic view towards the sea. The large terrace in front of Peralta is a lovely place to sit with a glass of wine, enjoy the sunsets and meet other guests.
The hamlet was restored with great love and imagination by international sculptor Fiore de Henriquez. She created a place that is quite unique and very inspiring for anyone with creative tendancies. Peralta was Fiore's home up to her death in June 2004, and one can see her work all through the hamlet. Her sculpture everywhere, and the manner in which she restored and designed the hamlet give it very special atmosphere and character.
We are surrounded by lovely walking country with marked trails through the olive groves and hills dense with chestnut trees and known for their wild flowers in spring and autumn. Walks range from 50 minutes to a delightful restaurant in an adjoining village, to three hours up to the peak of the Mount Prana above Peralta.
Peralta offers various self catering accommodation sleeping from 2 to 8 and 4 additional bedrooms with bathrooms. As described more fully further down the page, the whole hamlet sleeps 30 or so and can be booked in its entirety for parties. Many a family party or important birthday has been celebrated here!
A previous guest offered this description of Peralta :
'The atmosphere is relaxed, the staff have a rare quality of being there but conspicuously absent unless needed. This adds to the quietude of the place, giving a feel of personal space and privacy. It has a sense of a well-run hotel, without the formality, and the ambiance of a private villa without the expense. I was fortunate to have cast an eye over a few of the other properties available; all are very well appointed and would not fail to please.
Whether you’re wanting to collect your thoughts, explore the region, write a novel, or paint a masterpiece this has to be the place to visit.'
Gemelli, sleeping 2: Pieve Di Camaiore Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 804929ha
You enter this cosy little apartment from its terrace. The comfortable living room has a fantastic view over the valley, as does the double bedroom (which has an en suite bathroom with shower). The double bed can also be made up as twins. The living room opens up onto the terrace, which is sheltered by olive groves and has a lovely view towards the hills. The terrace has comfortable chairs for lazing in the sun and a shaded dining area at one end. The little kitchen is well equipped with cooking utensils. The whole atmosphere is quite delightful. Should you need another bedroom,there is a separate bedroom and bathroom available in a building 20 metres away (choice of twin or double beds in this bedroom also), which is available by the night. As well as being ideal in the summer months, the apartment also makes a wonderful winter retreat, with a cozy wood-burning stove and wall heaters. 4 people can sleep & live with comfort in this apartment.
Property Type
- Apartment
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Catering Available
Suitability
- Pets Considered
- Events Allowed
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Not Suitable For Elderly Or Infirm
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2, Beds for 2
- Bedroom 1
- 1 Large Double Bed, 2 Single Bed
- Bed can either be double or 2 singles
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Toilet, Shower Enclosure
Other Amenities
Theme
- Away From It All
- Romantic
Attractions
- Waterfalls
- Restaurants
- Churches
- Ruins
- Forests
- Autumn Foliage
- Laundrette - Not Serviced
- Caves
- Museums
Car
- Recommended
Leisure Activities
- Walking
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Horse Riding
local services and businesses
- Hospital
- ATM/Bank
- Laundrette - Serviced
- Groceries
Location Type
- Village
- Rural
sports and adventure activities
- Swimming
- Fishing
- Tennis
catering options
- Catering Available
Dining
- Dining Area
General
- PC
- Computer Available
- Living Room
- Washing Machine
- Heating
- Internet
- Laundry Soap
- Toilet Paper
- Linens Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & Board
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Towels Provided
- Firewood
- Wood Stove
- Basic Soaps
- Parking
- Hair Dryer
Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Hob
- Kitchen
- Oven
- Stove
- 4 Ring Stove
Outside
- Deck Chairs
- Garden
- Terrace
- Barbecue
- Barbecue
- Terrace
Pool / Spa
- Communal Pool
- Outdoor Pool
property descriptor
- Detached
Reviews
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beautiful place = Peralta
beautiful place = Peralta
- Guest Silvana B.
- Date of stay 08/18/12
- Review Submitted 09/24/12
peralta is a nice quite and special place with beautiful views. Kate organised a magnificent breakfast for my husbands birthday, fresh fruit, yogurt, homemade marmelade, and even a bottle of prosecco! The whole hamlet is very wel maintained and cared for by the people working and living there. Very nice chicken made by Laura! The regio offers a lot. We were very tired and stayed at peralta a lot. Reading cooking, doing nothing, il dolce far niente. However, we also went to Puccini Festival nearby Viareggio, visited Lucca two times (dinner at Gigi's was very disappointing, Osteria Baralla however delicious) went to the coast for swimming and sunbathing, did a daytour we found at Peralta's. We felt very much at home. Thanks again, mille grazie, Silvana & Huub LeidenOwner response: Thank you so much for your appreciation of Peralta and your stay with us. We are happy that you had such a good time! A presto, perhaps ...... Kate and Dinah
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Book now, or we will :-)
Book now, or we will :-)
- Guest henrik s.
- Date of stay 07/14/12
- Review Submitted 09/13/12
Very special place, with very helpfull staff. ideal for relaxing and laidback holiday. we had a fantastic holiday. We had some technical problems with the dishwasher, but a new one was installed, so no worries. If you rent apartment studiolo prepare your self for a very small kitchen, so do not expect to make a lot of food in the kitchen, But do nor worry, you just order the fantastic food from Laura, and you just have to heat in the pot when you are ready to eat. Do not hesitate, book now. best regards from a very satisfied family from DenmarkDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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stunning location
stunning location
- Guest matthew k.
- Date of stay 06/16/12
- Review Submitted 06/25/12
We booked for 3 days,we should have booked for two weeks.What a fabulous location.Pure rustic tuscany charm captured so beautifully. Everyone so friendly and helpful.Lara cooked some amazing meals for us,you just reheat that evening not forgetting the glass of wine of course. Kate is so helpful and happy to oblige . Highly recommended. Matthew and Yvonne. DevonDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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“Just Beautiful..........Soul Food”
Guest comment entered by owner“Just Beautiful..........Soul Food”
- Guest Colin & Yvonne Barnard
- Date of stay 09/09/10
- Review Submitted 12/30/11
What an amazing place. We stayed for 14nights to celebrate our 40th Wedding anniversary. A unique experience I would highly recommend. Read the web site take in the photographs and I promise you will not be disappointed with the real thing, you still go wow when you get there. Many thanks to Kate who was always around to help or answer any questions. It was a truely memorable holiday. We hope to see you again.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Far from the Maddening Crowd!
Far from the Maddening Crowd!
- Guest Will S.
- Date of stay 10/01/11
- Review Submitted 10/21/11
The drive to Peralta is outstanding; with every twist and turn of the road there is something new to discover. Nearing the place the anticipation rises and on arrival one is not disillusioned. We stayed at Gemelli, a very pleasant one bedroom apartment with impressive views of the distant hills and the sea beyond. The large terrace lends itself to the morning sun. Around the property, there are various pockets of much needed shade from the heat of the day. The morning air is crisp, the walks a must, and for the more ambitious a dip in the pool is bracing. The atmosphere is relaxed, the honesty bar is a testament to this; Kate is a very able and willing host as is Stephen - a hard working member of the team. They have a rare quality of being there but conspicuously absent unless needed. This adds to the quietude of the place, giving a feel of personal space and privacy. It has a sense of a well-run hotel, without the formality, and the ambiance of a private villa without the expense. I was fortunate to have cast an eye over a few of the other properties available; all are very well appointed and would not fail to please. Whether you’re wanting to collect your thoughts, explore the region, write a novel, or paint a masterpiece this has to be the place to visit. Fiore would not be disappointed by her legacy.Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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May 1 - May 3, 2013 2 night min stay |
€85 | €85 |
€555 | |||
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Extra Nights: €85 |
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May 4 - May 24, 2013 2 night min stay |
€95 | €95 |
€620 | |||
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Extra Nights: €95 |
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May 25 - Jun 21, 2013 2 night min stay |
€105 | €105 |
€685 | |||
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Extra Nights: €105 |
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Jun 22 - Jul 12, 2013 2 night min stay |
€115 | €115 |
€750 | |||
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Extra Nights: €115 |
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Jul 13 - Aug 23, 2013 3 night min stay |
€130 | €130 |
€850 | |||
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Extra Nights: €130 |
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Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2013 2 night min stay |
€115 | €115 |
€750 | |||
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Extra Nights: €115 |
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Sep 7 - Sep 27, 2013 2 night min stay |
€105 | €105 |
€685 | |||
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Extra Nights: €105 |
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Sep 28 - Oct 11, 2013 2 night min stay |
€95 | €95 |
€620 | |||
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Extra Nights: €95 |
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Oct 12 - Oct 31, 2013 2 night min stay |
€85 | €85 |
€555 | |||
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Extra Nights: €85 |
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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:
Before paying contact the owner to confirm payment details.
Call the owner directly to confirm reservation details and pay with an approved method (credit card, check, or bank transfer), to protect your payment up to $1,000.
Location
Owner info
Why the Owner Chose Pieve Di Camaiore:
Intenrational sculptor Fiore de Henriquez lived in the area of Camaiore due to its proximity to the Carrara marble quarries and the bronze foundries of nearby Pietrasanta. In the 1970's she found the small hamlet of Peralta, perched on the hillside above Camaiore. It was remote, served only by a footpath, and the buildings were mainly in ruins - their inhabitants having left in the mid 1950's due to the hard living in the hills. No water nor electricity at this time. Fiore fell in love with the hamlet and managed to gradually buy the various houses. She then set about restoring them and the hamlet and created the very unique place that exists today. She died in 2004 and the hamlet was then taken over by a very good friend who owns it today. Repairs and renovations are undertaken where necessary, but the essential essence of the hamlet remains the same as when Fiore was alive. It is the home of her archive and sculptures, which can be seen throughout the grounds and in the various accommodation.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment:
It is hard to describe the absolute charm and beauty of Peralta and why I am so passionate about it. I now own it and am as much in love with it as Fiore before me. Every corner has its surprises, small details to delight the eye. The wisterias and bougainvilleas offer vibrant colour and essential shade. The views are wonderful, changing with the light, with the weather, with the season. Sunsets are magic. Early morning mist lying in the valley. The sight of Corsica on a clear day. The large bronze sculpture of 'The Phoenix' on the main terrace about to fly off over the valley. Fiore used to say it signifies 'Peralta rising from the ashes'. The many sculptures Fiore left for visitors to enjoy on the terraces. Her private gallery which I love to show to guests and one evening a week, at aperitivo time, I invite any guests staying at Peralta to a viewing of the gallery and Fiore's original house I hope many visitors will find their way to Peralta and enjoy it as much I do ......... possibly even fall in love with it! Dinah Voisin
Contact us
- Primary: +39 393 171 7246 From Dec. to March
- Secondary: +39 349 359 7900 If urgent (Kate's mobile)
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Photos
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Peralta's swimming pool
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Peralta - arriving towards main terrace
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STUDIOLO - living room
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STUDIOLO - another bedroom
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STUDIOLO attic/loft bedroom
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Studiolo - terrace
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Gemelli - terrace
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Gemelli - double bedroom
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Gemelli - living room with wood stove
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GEMELLI - view from living room
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A Peralta terrace in spring time.
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The Hamlet of Peralta
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Peralta's swimming pool
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Peralta's main terrace
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STUDIOLO
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STUDIOLO - bedroom
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Studiolo - kitchen window
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Peralta typical double or (2 singles) bedroom
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Gemelli - terrace
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Gemelli - dining area
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Gemelli - living room
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Peralta - path from Peralta to carpark
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Fiore's sculpture 'The Mask'