Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you

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Very good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81248.6 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Explore the area

Vellano, Pescia, PT

Pinocchio Park
‪19 min drive‬
Terme Tettuccio
‪21 min drive‬
Terme di Montecatini
‪23 min drive‬
Lucca (LCV)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Camera doppia

2 Single Beds

Camera matrimoniale

1 King Bed

Camera matrimoniale #2

1 King Bed

Mezzanine

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

2nd level bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Mezzanine bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Enjoy breathtaking views from this 3.5 story home that sleeps 6 in the heart of the ancient village of Vellano. All windows face east for a beautiful morning view, and lovely shade in the hot afternoons when you are sitting on the balcony with a cool drink. Entrance is either from top floor street or from the lower floor terrace. Walk down the hill 100 metres to Trattoria Manero, fantastic food with floor to ceiling views of the valley. Hike through the winding cobblestone walkways to discover your favorite views - or start up one of the nearby trails. 15 minutes from the heart of Pescia, from which it's less than an hour to Pisa, Lucca, and Florence. Great hiking trails for mountain lovers around the village. Paradise of road ciclists who ride the steep hill and descents. Adventurous mountainbikers will find many mountain trail right frommthe town PLEASE NOTE: All luggage and groceries need to be walked in from a parking lot 100 metres away. It is a steep downhill to the house. In the house itself, there is a very tight circular staircase that needs care to navigate. This house is not suitable for those who have trouble walking or for toddlers.

Property manager

Amelia Schmertz

Languages

English, French, Italian

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Steep stairs-children should be 4+

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Pescia

Located in Pescia, this holiday home is near theme parks and in the mountains. San Domenico and Porta Fiorentina are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Centro Storico di Buggiano and Pinocchio Park. Pistoia Zoo and Parco Avventura Sospeso nel Verde are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting, mountain climbing and cycling.

Vellano, Pescia, PT

What's nearby

Pinocchio Park - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
Terme Tettuccio - 21 min drive - 18.3 km
Piazza del Popolo - 22 min drive - 17.9 km
Terme di Montecatini - 23 min drive - 18.2 km
Terme Excelsior - 23 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

Borgo a Buggiano Station - 20 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Buca Gasthaus - ‬13 min drive
‪Franco Fornaio - ‬13 min drive
‪Bar Ristorante Bozzolo - ‬13 min drive
‪Bombolonaio - ‬13 min drive
‪Seradì Cafè di Bandini Serena - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Gipsoteca Libero Andreotti Civic Museum, San Domenico and Porta Fiorentina. Centro Storico di Buggiano and Villa Garzoni are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Olivier M.

27 Aug, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Summer in Vellano

Bel endroit isolé en montagne, bel accueil, belle maison seul la cuisine nécessite une seconde jeunesse.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mira M.

28 Aug, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely!

It was a wonderful time in this beautiful little tuskan village in the mountains. The view from the terrace is breathtaking and we soaked it up every morning for breakfast before we explored the area and at night with a colorful aperitivo and fresh food you can find all over the area in little market stands and which makes every dinner on the porch a real plesure! The children had a lot of fun exploring the villages little valleys and hidden corners- though the place might not be convenient for very small children or people with problems walking, because you need to be able to manage the steep and bumpy old stone alleys (which make the charm of the village) as well as the house´s many stairs. For us it was no problem though. The apartment is well equipped, there wasn´t anything missing- all in the nice traditional tuskan style. The people in the village were all very friendly and open (in the typical grumpy tuskan way :)) and there are a lot of events going on during the summer months- from pizza session in the little old piazza allmost behind the house to live music events in the circolo down at the edge of the village. There is a beautiful beach an hour drive away from Vellano and also many interesting places with lots of arts, food and history to be explored. Stuart, the manager of the place is a wonderful person, always helpful and providing lovely suggestions, we felt very cared for. All in all: thank you very much, it was a marvelous time in Vellano!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Amelia Schmertz

We are an Italian-American family living in Philadelphia. Francesco is Tuscan, and moved to the States in the 1990s. He is a landscape architect. Amelia is a fundraiser for the arts. We have been visiting family in Italy together every year since 2004, and in 2021 we made the big bold move to have a place of our own.

Why they chose this property

Francesco grew up in Pescia, and spent his summers in Vellano - "the day after school was out, we packed up the car, and drove up the mountain!" says his mother, every time! When Amelia saw Vellano for the first time, she fell in love with the town and the surroundings, and Francesco was only too willing to oblige her obsessive search for a Tuscan place to call home. When we bought the house in summer 2021, Francesco was touched that so many people in the village remembered him and his family from their summer visits so many decades ago.

What makes this property unique

This house is perfect because it can host two different families, is in the middle of town, and is relatively new. It was built in the 1990s, on the site of a house that had been destroyed in WWII. The restaurant, Trattoria Manero, is fantastic. In summers, there are pizza parties in the square every Friday night. Be sure to reserve a spot! It is a wonderful experience.