Apts & Houses in a Unique, Inspiring Location Restored by Sculptor - The Hamlet of Peralta
- Minimum stay:2 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.'
The Hamlet of Peralta: Pieve Di Camaiore Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 804929ha
The hamlet of Peralta can sleep up to 30 people. It is a wonderful place for a family reunion, special birthday or any occasion where people would like to be together. It is also ideal for workshops/conferences, etc. Everyone can be together when they choose, and yet have their own accommodation and cooking facilities for privacy. It has 17 bedrooms, 9 of which can be either twin or double and the remainder double only. These bedrooms are in self catering houses & apartments - five of them with en suite bathrooms have no kitchens but fridges. You can book the whole hamlet or simply the amount of bedrooms required by your party. The services of a local cook are available if and when it suits you. We are happy to help with any arrangements to make organisation of a large group of people easy: Taxis, minibus + driver, eating at Peralta or locally, day trips, etc. Our swimming pool and our terraces, all with superb views, are ideal for relaxing: Please ask for our website address.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Self-Catering
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
- Not Suitable For Elderly Or Infirm
- Pets Considered
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
- Events Allowed
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms
- 17 Bedrooms, Sleeps 30
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Bedroom 5
- Bedroom 6
- Bedroom 7
- Bedroom 8
- Bedroom 9
- Bedroom 10
- Bedroom 11
- Bedroom 12
- Bedroom 13
- Bedroom 14
- Bedroom 15
- Bedroom 16
- Bedroom 17
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Audio Tape Player
- Stereo
Theme
- Away From It All
- Romantic
Attractions
- Waterfalls
- Restaurants
- Churches
- Ruins
- Autumn Foliage
- Forests
- Laundrette - Not Serviced
- Museums
- Caves
Car
- Recommended
Leisure Activities
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Horse Riding
- Sight Seeing
local services and businesses
- ATM/Bank
- Hospital
- Laundrette - Serviced
- Groceries
Location Type
- Rural
- Village
sports and adventure activities
- Tennis
- Fishing
- Swimming
catering options
- Self-Catering
General
- Washing Machine
- Firewood
- Towels Provided
- Iron & Board
- PC
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Linens Provided
- Internet
- Hair Dryer
- Wireless Internet
- Mobile Phone
- Basic Soaps
house cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- 4 Ring Stove
- Refrigerator
Outside
- Garden
- Terrace
- Barbecue
- Beach Towels
- Patio
- Deck Chairs
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor Pool
- Communal Pool
Reviews
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Unforgettable and wonderful experience
Guest comment entered by ownerUnforgettable and wonderful experience
- Guest Camille Sanson
- Date of stay 07/02/11
- Review Submitted 12/30/11
This was one of those holiday experiences that will always stay with us. We came to Europe from the New Zealand winter, discovered Peralta online and booked it at the last minute. Everything about it was sublime. Our house (Casa Giovanni) was perfect – private, beautifully furnished, artfully decorated, very comfortable, and with expansive views you can gaze at endlessly. The hamlet is peaceful, charming, and its long history fascinating. Its relative isolation makes it all the more special, and the road in is not as dire as it might sound (when you have conquered it once, and provided you have a small car!). The walks are delightful, and the local flora fascinating. The store down the road provides wonderful locally grown produce. We felt very welcome, and so at home. Our stay here with family members was all too short. We would love to return for a longer time to settle into its benign ambiance.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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50th Birthday Party to remember
Guest comment entered by owner50th Birthday Party to remember
- Guest Lorraine Roberts
- Date of stay 10/24/11
- Review Submitted 12/30/11
I came to Peralta with friends for my 50th birthday; l couldn't have chosen a more beautiful place, in a more stunning location. It is undescribly beautiful. The logistics of organising the event, getting 30 people there, collected at various times from the airport, staying different numbers of nights (changing their minds on how long and which accommodation they wanted), and several with various dietary needs, could have been a nightmare, but Kate made it all go wonderfully smoothly. We felt like we owned the place - and what a place. Every house, every room has it's own character and charm, with beautiful views, lovely individual furniture and little touches. The houses are all well equipped and very comfortable. The description of the place can not do it justice. All the art around the place and gardens and pool make it so special, as do the staff for whom nothing is too much trouble, and yet you don't notice they are there most of the time. We had a sit down meal for all of us on one night and the food was better than you'd get in most good restuarants. All my guests were completely blown away with Peralta, and know several are already making plans to return. The location is great, with gorgeous walks from the door, and lovely places to visit only a short drive away. Views of the mountains and sea from the terraces lure you, while the beauty of Peralta itself tempts you to stay put! I have no doubt I will be back.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
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May 1 - May 3, 2013 2 night min stay |
€1395 | €1395 |
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May 4 - May 24, 2013 2 night min stay |
€2090 | €2090 |
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May 25 - Jun 21, 2013 2 night min stay |
€2390 | €2390 |
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Jun 22 - Jul 12, 2013 2 night min stay |
€2745 | €2745 |
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Aug 24 - Sep 6, 2013 2 night min stay |
€2745 | €2745 |
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Sep 7 - Sep 27, 2013 2 night min stay |
€2390 | €2390 |
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Sep 28 - Oct 11, 2013 2 night min stay |
€2090 | €2090 |
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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 :
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'