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Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool

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Un bâtiment en pierre doté d’une piscine, entouré de verdure et de collines.
Vidéo de l’hébergement
Une pièce comprenant un bureau, une chaise, une bibliothèque et une fenêtre donnant sur l’extérieur.
Une salle de bain avec un lavabo, un miroir et une fenêtre.
Un salon avec deux canapés en cuir noir, une table basse en bois et une carte accrochée au mur.

Avis

9,8 sur 10 – 
Exceptionnel

Points forts

  • Détente totale
    Détendez-vous dans la piscine très appréciée, votre endroit idéal pour relaxer.
  • Piscine extérieure
    La piscine extérieure est une retraite rafraîchissante à ciel ouvert, un joyau rare dans cette région.
  • Accessibilité à pied
    Les voyageurs apprécient l’emplacement pour son accessibilité à pied.
3 chambres2 salles de bain6 personnes

Commodités populaires

  • Piscine privée
  • Stationnement sur place disponible
  • Chiens acceptés
  • Cuisine
  • Laveuse
  • Barbecue

Explorez la région

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Pescia, Tuscany
  • Place, San Domenico
    ‪15 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Porta Fiorentina (Porte de Florence)
    ‪16 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Parc de Pinocchio
    ‪30 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

3 chambres (6 personnes)

Bedroom 1

1 grand lit

Bedroom 2

2 lits 1 place

Bedroom 3

2 lits 1 place

2 salles de bain

Bathroom 1

Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Espaces supplémentaires

Terrasse en bois ou patio
Véranda ou lanai
Cuisine
Coin salle à manger séparé
Jardin

À propos de cet hébergement

Belle ferme toscane avec piscine et vue imprenable

La Spinosa est une ferme traditionnelle possédée par un artiste britannique. Restauré avec sensibilité, il propose un hébergement d'été et à l'automne pour 6 personnes. Il dispose de 3 chambres, 2 salles de bains, salon, salle à manger et cuisine. Il ya une belle grande terrasse en pierre traditionnelle et une pergola pour manger al fresco, une piscine privée de 11 mètres et de vastes terrasses d'oliviers et d'arbres fruitiers. La Spinosa bénéficie d'une vue panoramique imprenable sur le village de colline toscane de Castelvecchio di Pescia et de la campagne. Accès et le stationnement est facile et bien isolée, trois excellents restaurants sont accessibles à moins de dix minutes en voiture, dont on peut être parcouru en dix minutes à travers de belles forêts. En voiture Lucca est à 35 minutes et Florence, Pise et la station balnéaire de Viareggio sont chacun 1 heure. La Spinosa est le plus adapté pour les couples et les familles. Les installations comprennent un excellent DVD & collection de livres, chaise haute, lit et barrière d'escalier. La Spinosa est l'endroit idéal pour l'escapade parfaite


Marcher: Pour ceux qui sont particulièrement intéressés par un séjour de randonnée, La Spinosa, dans les contreforts de l'Apennin toscan, est merveilleusement situé. Il ya des sentiers pédestres de difficulté et de longueur variable dans toute la région.

Appui et conseils: Paul, notre gestionnaire de maison anglaise, vit dans le village voisin. Il est une source d'informations sur l'achat de nourriture, des réservations de restaurant, des sentiers pédestres et des attractions touristiques (à la fois sur et hors des sentiers battus). Paul est extrêmement utile et accessible, mais il sera également vous laisser seul pour relaxer et se détendre. Si vous avez besoin de lui à tout moment, Paul est toujours disponible, vous fournissant ainsi la tranquillité d'esprit.

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Règles de l’hébergement

Arrivée après 17 h 00
Âge minimum pour la location : 30 ans
Départ avant 10 h 00
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Enfants

Enfants autorisés : de 0 à 17 ans
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Événements

Événements non autorisés
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Animaux de compagnie

Animaux de compagnie autorisés : chiens de moins de 9 kg chacun (maximum 2 animaux au total)
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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Hébergement non-fumeurs

Instructions relatives au départ

L'hôte vous demande d'effectuer les tâches suivantes avant le départ :
Remplir le lave-vaisselle et le mettre en marche
Retirer les draps des lits utilisés et rassembler les serviettes utilisées
Enlever les articles personnels, enlever les restes de nourriture et de boisson et sortir les poubelles
Éteindre les lumières, verrouiller les portes et rendre les clés
Le non-respect de ces règles peut entraîner un avis négatif de la part de l’hôte.

Renseignements importants

À savoir

Numéro d’enregistrement de l’hébergement : IT047012C29TKAW9RJ
Nº de l’hébergement : 429689
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de monoxyde de carbone
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement était équipé d'un détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur, une trousse de secours et un verrou de sûreté
Cet hébergement comporte des espaces extérieurs comme des balcons, des patios ou des terrasses potentiellement non adaptés aux enfants. Si vous avez des questions, nous vous recommandons de contacter l'hébergement avant votre arrivée afin de savoir s'il peut vous accueillir dans une chambre adéquate.

À propos du quartier

Pescia

L'hébergement cette villa vous attend pour un séjour exceptionnel à Pescia, plus précisément en zone rurale, près de parcs de loisirs. Faites le plein de culture en visitant les emblématiques Parc de Pinocchio et Musée national de la Villa Guinigi, ou passez par les sympathiques Exploitation viticole Tenuta del Buonamico et Thermes de Montecatini pour vous éclater le temps d'un après-midi. Envisagez une soirée à l'illustre Teatro Manzoni, ou une journée à l'agréable Centre Historique de Buggiano si vous voyagez avec des enfants. Amateur de sport nautique ? Profitez de votre séjour dans la région pour découvrir la natation ! Si vous préférez les activités en plein air, on vous conseille plutôt les balades en vélo, la randonnée à pied ou à vélo et les promenades à cheval.
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Pescia, Tuscany

À proximité

  • Église San Francesco - 15 min en voiture - 7.3 km
  • San Domenico - 15 min en voiture - 7.3 km
  • Porta Fiorentina (Porte de Florence) - 16 min en voiture - 8.0 km
  • Parc de Pinocchio - 30 min en voiture - 14.0 km
  • Thermes de Montecatini - 32 min en voiture - 21.7 km

Transport

  • Gare de Pescia - 13 min en voiture
  • Aéroport de Pise Galileo Galilei (PSA) - 53 min en voiture

Restaurants

  • ‪Ricciano - ‬12 min en voiture
  • ‪Capitan Piadina - ‬11 min en voiture
  • ‪La Buca Gasthaus - ‬11 min en voiture
  • ‪Ristorante da Palmira - ‬19 min en voiture
  • ‪Family Pizza - ‬11 min en voiture

Foire aux questions

Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool possède-t-il une piscine?

Oui, cet établissement vous propose piscine extérieure.

Combien cela coûte-t-il de séjourner à Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool?

En date du 12 juill. 2026, les prix trouvés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes à l’hébergement Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool le 7 oct. 2026 commencent à 364 $ CA, taxes et frais en sus. Ce prix est fondé sur le plus bas prix par nuit des 24 dernières heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont sujets à changement. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix précis.

Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool accepte-t-il les animaux de compagnie?

Oui, cet hébergement accepte les chiens (limite de 2 par chambre) d’un poids maximal de 20 lb par animal de compagnie.

Combien coûte le stationnement à Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool?

L’hébergement dispose d’un stationnement sur place.

À quelle heure est-il possible d'arriver à Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool?

L’arrivée est possible à partir de 17 h.

À quelle heure doit s'effectuer le départ à Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool?

Le départ est à 10 h.

Où se situe Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool?

Villa de type familial se trouve dans les montagnes, à moins de 15 km des sites suivants : San Domenico, Parc de Pinocchio et Centre Historique de Buggiano. Les points d'intérêt suivants sont également à moins de 15 km : Porta Fiorentina (Porte de Florence) et Villa Garzoni.

Avis

9,8

Exceptionnel

Les avis sont présentés en ordre chronologique, soumis à un processus de modération et vérifiés, à moins d’indication contraire.
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Note de 10 – Excellent, d’après 69 avis sur 79.
Note de 8 – Bien, d’après 6 avis sur 79.
Note de 6 – Acceptable, d’après 3 avis sur 79.
Note de 4 – Médiocre, d’après 1 avis sur 79.
Note de 2 – Terrible, d’après 0 avis sur 79.

9,8/10

Propreté

9,8/10

Arrivée

9,6/10

Communication

9,6/10

Emplacement

9,6/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

A L.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Tuscan farmhouse

Great place to stay with scenic views. Would stay again, wish we stayed longer
Séjour de 1 nuit en avril 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Chris R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Amazing place, with loved it

This place is beautiful, amazing views and off the beaten track. Pool and gardens are lovely and the house full of character. Local restaurants a fab too, great food and value.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 oct. 2022
We are delighted that La Spinosa met your needs and you enjoyed your holiday. Do return sometime!
Avis vérifié

8/10 – Bien

Tim C.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce
We really enjoyed the stay and the house. It is well appointed and had everything we needed. The pool was great and we enjoyed a number of the local restaurants. We had a big car for 6/7 people which meant the track and road to the village was a bit more challenging, but we did love the view from the gardens. Whilst we enjoyed the rustic nature of the table and seating outside it could be a little more comfortable. Overall we enjoyed our stay very much.
Sorana
Castelvechio from the garden.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 1 sept. 2025
We are delighted that you all had a lovely holiday. As you know, La Spinosa is set up for a maximum of six people. Late in the day, you asked for an extra guest to be accommodated, to which we agreed, reluctantly. That is why you found the outside dining table, and perhaps other things too, a little squeezy!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

David H.

Beautiful views, lovely house and yards

We loved the area . Nice walks, good restaurants, the host was amazing....just the tight amount of solitude for us.
Séjour de 5 nuits en mai 2019
VrboOwner a répondu le 27 mars 2020
Excellent! Please return!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Benjamin B.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful Tuscany House

Tuscany how you imagine it in your dreams. The property is a real treasure, great host and great communication. We really enjoyed our stay.
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 4 juin 2024
Delighted you all enjoyed La Spinosa. It is a very special place. Please do return!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Alan B.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great Stay

Beautiful location - peaceful and very restful. House had everything everything you would need. Loved it.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 oct. 2022
Thanks Alan. We are delighted you loved La Spinosa! Do return!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Judith M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Relaxing get away

The perfect hillside villa for a tranquil week of cooking, swimming and reading. Sandwiched between our stays in Rome and Florence, the cooler temperature was much appreciated.
Séjour de 8 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Duncan P.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

La Spinosa

We had an unforgettable 2 weeks at La Spinosa. Relaxing by the pool. Amazing views across to Castelvecchio. Day trips to Lucca and Florence and seeing wild boar every day. Would return in a heartbeat.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 14 août 2025
Delighted you enjoyed La Spinosa’s amazing, relaxing setting and views, as well as seeing the wild boar! And not just doing that, but taking advantage of being able to make day trips to two of Tuscany’s greatest cultural cities.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Stephen B.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great Location

Fabulous rustic property in lesser known part of Tuscany. Lovely area to explore, but also just sitting out under the pergola taking in the view, or going for a refreshing dip in the pool, made for a great, relaxing holiday.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 oct. 2022
Dear Stephen, Delighted you enjoyed La Spinosa! You are very welcome to return.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Lee F.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Fantastic location with great views.

Excellent, very easy to get all information and great support from both the owner and property manager. Easy to get to cities duch as Lucca, Florence, Pisa snd Livorno.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
VrboOwner a répondu le 11 oct. 2022
Great you enjoyed it Lee! Return!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Frank M.

Absolutely an amazing experience. The views are breathtaking and the villa itself very comforting.

I could not believe how even more perfect the villa was then from the internet pictures. We had wonderful experience and I truly enjoyed doing my own cooking.
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2018
VrboOwner a répondu le 27 mars 2020
Thank you for your review. La Spinosa is a very special place and we are delighted you enjoyed your vacation there. Please do come again - with a 10% discount!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Robert H.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

A perfect retreat for rejuvenating body and soul

Paul's advice coupled with the "things you need to know" booklet were very helpful in making our 9 day stay a most peaceful and relaxing break. If you desire a very private hideaway with calming views of the Tuscan Hills ... this is it !
Séjour de 9 nuits en mai 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Julian F.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Authentic Tuscany

Beautiful valley unspoilt Italy perfect garden view and pool. House is large traditional sensitively restored. This is a real find.
Séjour de 6 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Nicki S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

We had a wonderful holiday in a beautiful home,location and setting, thank you.

Wonderful house and setting thank you. Thanks to Paul for all his help and advice. We had a wonderful holiday and my mum who is 84 very much enjoyed her first trip to Italy. Thanks Mark, Nicki and Doreen
Séjour de 14 nuits en septembre 2019
VrboOwner a répondu le 27 mars 2020
Delighted you all enjoyed La Spinosa, our VERY special place!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Holger H.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Magnificient views

Beautiful house with a large pool and magnificent views. Even more beautiful than in the photos. The last few hundred metres are along a narrow road, so a narrow car is an advantage. Nice restaurant within walking distance, supermarket about 25 minutes away by car.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2024
Avis ancien

10/10 – Excellent

david c.

Wonderful Location, House and Garden

We are so glad that we picked this house for our holiday. We were made to feel welcome from the first moment of arrival with by Paul who looks after the property and by the house itself. It is in an ideal location to explore Tuscany being both central to the region and in a very quiet beautiful spot. The house and garden are a labour of love and we felt lucky that the owners were happy to share it with us. We hope we can return.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Edward P.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

A Week in Castelvecchio

We spent a great week at this beautiful house in Pescia, Tuscany. The location, while remote, is in the foothills of the Appenines and is surrounded by hilltop towns, is close to great restaurants and is an easy drive or train ride to Lucca, Viareggio, Collodi, Pisa, etc. The three bedrooms are spacious, the common areas as well and the two bathrooms with shower are spacious and work well (noting only the low headroom in the second floor bathroom). Recommend this house highly.
Séjour de 7 nuits en octobre 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Kelley A.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Fabulous!!

We had such a lovely stay at La Spinosa and our only regret is we couldn’t we stayed longer! We spent the mornings touring around the charming villages in the area and the afternoons laying by the pool and playing badminton. The house was set up perfectly for us, and we loved cooking at home after eating in so many restaurants. (we did have a fun evening walking down to La Pieve and luckily we had a full moon to help light the way back!) Paul was very helpful with all our questions and easy to communicate with. We all agreed that we would love to come back and stay at this beautiful farmhouse again someday!
Séjour de 3 nuits en septembre 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 2 oct. 2023
Terrific news that you all had such a good time! Do return, you will be most welcome!
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Aidan M.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Relax in Tranquility

We stayed here for a week, one couple plus a single friend. I can't believe that the description and photos don't include the amazing view you have over the neighbouring town of Castelvecchio, because it was stunning, and we couldn't get enough of having our antipasto platters and Aperols looking over that view. We had big plans of driving all over Tuscany for that week, but once we saw the house, we couldn't bring ourselves to want to leave! So we stayed most days in the house, enjoying the views, the pool, walking the nearby villages and eating at the local restaurant - fantastic food and ambience. Strongly recommend you book a lunch at the nearby agriturismo, recommended by our lovely host. Also recommend get some groceries before you come up, because you might not want to leave.
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2023
VrboOwner a répondu le 1 oct. 2023
We are delighted you enjoyed La Spinosa and its environs so much! We will try and get better pics of the stunning view onto the site, although even the greatest photo posted on-live can never do justice to that drop dead moment when you round the corner of the house and, for the first time, see that view!
Avis ancien

8/10 – Bien

Nicky M.

A tranquil hideaway

We loved the farmhouse and had a peaceful week perched up on the hillside with spectacular views. The house was comfortable and very well equipped with lots of shady areas to sit and a lovely clean pool. As it was quite isolated, we found the driving up and down quite unnerving with Italian drivers speeding past so only ventured out to visit Lucca which was spectacular and to go to the supermarket which was 30/40 minutes drive away in Peschia. The thick walls of the house mean it is always cool inside. It was convenient having a restaurant that we could walk to in the village and a couple more close by but we loved eating on the terrace and enjoying the panoramic view. The only downside was the incessant dog barking at night which disturbed the peace but otherwise it is a lovely spot.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2016
VrboOwner a répondu le 27 mars 2020
Delighted you loved La Spinosa! Italian dogs do tend to bark at the fireflies at certain times of the year, while Italian drivers are like that the year round!
Avis vérifié

6/10 – Acceptable

Susan G.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée
Points faibles : Emplacement
We booked this property due to the very high ratings on this site but we would like to normalize this a little bit. Because the house is not a 10 as rated, its more like a 7. For us the house and the location was not suited for our plans and we cut our stay short. The road to the house was worse then we expected and the if you want to do groceries you need to calculate minimum an hour to be back. The positive point about the house is that it is fully equiped from towels to soap and pottery and pans. We believe that people who want to have piece and quite during their vacation can have a lovely stay here. But if you want to use the house, as we wanted, to be your base and then take day trips we personally would not recommend it, especially if you value your car. We do want to complement Paul. He was lovely at check-in.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2025
VrboOwner a répondu le 14 juill. 2025
We are sorry you did not like the location of La Spinosa, although we wouldn’t describe your comments as to ‘normalise’ because normally, guests overwhelmingly give La Spinosa a five star rating, love the stunning views, the swimming pool, the quiet and the tucked away location. The track to the house is relatively short - indeed you can walk it in ten minutes - a beautiful road through chestnut woods with a bridge over a stream. It is certainly not rough by Tuscan country standards. You are right however in saying that one cannot pop to the shops, as main supermarkets are in Pescia, a fifteen minute drive away. It sounds as though you prefer a more urban environment, which La Spinosa certainly isn’t as you rightly say. We do hope you found somewhere more suited to your ideals.
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Paul B.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Lovely week

We had a wonderful week at La Spinosa. The property is located in a beautiful part of the Tuscan hills with absolutely breathtaking views all around. While it is very much away from it all, there is a restaurant within walking distance, which we enjoyed and is great value. (We were glad we had a torch for walking back afterwards.) The house is about 30 minutes from the shops down slow winding roads, so it is worth stocking up if you plan to spend your day(s) lazing by the pool. Alternatively, Lucca and Pestoia are both less than an hour away and worth a visit if you fancy a day out. Paul, the house manager, was very helpful and made sure we had everything we needed and helped with bookings etc which was appreciated. Agriturismo Montaione was an amazing Tuscan dining experience, although the drive up to this restaurant is more than a little hair raising!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Kathryn R.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Tuscan Hills Retreat

Beautiful rustic farmhouse in the Tuscan hills with outstanding views and swimming pool. This was our second visit to La Spinosa, having gotten engaged there 13 years ago. This time we were there with our 3 daughters and they really enjoyed exploring the grounds, swimming in the pool, playing games and drawing the view! We had a really special time there, reconnecting as a family and enjoying some slow living. Thank you for enabling us to make such lovely memories :-) The house is a straightforward drive from Pisa and easily accessible for day trips to Lucca and Florence . The mountain roads are very narrow and twisty in parts so a small car is required! The house manager Paul is very friendly and knowledgeable about the local area and gave some great recommendations. We once again went to Monteone, which was a fantastic local dining experience like no other! The house is well equipped with games, DVDs and books, so coupled with the gorgeous views and pool you can easily re-charge and rest without having to go too far. The village is a 10 minute walk away through the woods and has a couple of lovely restaurants (no shops however so you do need a supermarket trip on your way there!).
Séjour de 6 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 – Excellent

Igor Y.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement, exactitude de l’annonce

Great House with a View

If you want a great old house up in the hills of rural Tuscany - this is it. The view from every angle is to die for. The house is well taken care of, the appliances are all new, the showers are great, the water pressure is excellent. You don't need A/C if you close the windows before 10 am and open them after 6 pm. The air is fresh and the birds are singing...The pool is great, the TV is large and there is a library of good movies... Follow the owner's suggestions (well written and detailed) about food and moving around - they are all great, and you will have a good feel of the Tuscany. The property manager Paul is very helpful as well. If you are american, get a smaller car, midsize or full size are bad choice, small crossover is ideal. If you are not really comfortable with stick shift, take an automatic. Remember, you are going to be on top of a beautiful hill with a killer view. Thank you Vaughan and Paul.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2023
Avis vérifié

6/10 – Acceptable

Frances S.

Points forts : Propreté, arrivée et communication.
Points faibles : Emplacement

Rather more remote than listing let’s on

The house while pleasant is far more remote than described and the driving instructions are not provided until after you book. The drive from Pescia (the only town with any shops / services) is at least 20 minutes up winding roads and the last approach to the house is on a narrow winding track. Once you reach the house the parking is a little difficult and there is a steep ramp down to the house so making it rather awkward to get luggage and provisions in and out. The house is simple and the pool and garden pleasant but on arriving on a wet cold day after a long drive from Rome, the house and location seemed a bit bleak. The rain persisted and we actually decided to go to stay in Lucca for a couple of days. We returned on a sunny day and felt differently about the house but also now knew what we were coming to. Unfortunately in cold and / or wet weather this house is not ideal. I appreciate it must be lovely and charming in the warmth of the sun and of course no fault of anyone that the weather was bad. My main comment is that expectations need to be set so it is clearer to any renter that the location is a bit tricky. Thank you
Séjour de 6 nuits en septembre 2024
VrboOwner a répondu le 5 oct. 2024
Thank you for this. We understand that you arrived in Italy unwell, not a good combination given your flight and your long drive from Rome in heavy rain. We are sorry, therefore that you did not enjoy your holiday. Driving in Italy can be a challenge for those unused to it, especially travellers from the US. Tailgating is an Italian specialty as is driving in the middle of country roads and swerving at the last possible split second. The best thing to do is pull over, stop and let them pass. They, like most Italian drivers, are in a hurry, but you are not. You are on vacation!

À propos de l’hôte

Hôte : Vaughan Grylls

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Vaughan is an artist and writer (www.vaughangrylls.com) and retired head of the University for the Creative Arts in Kent and Surrey where he serves as emeritus professor. Polly is the director of a publishing company in London. Two grown up children.

La Spinosa is managed in Italy by our professional team of Marie and Rosy Atwell, brilliant sisters who know everything!

Voici pourquoi l’hôte a choisi cet hébergement

Perfectly situated to fly to ( 1 hour from Florence and Pisa airports), away from it all, yet near very good restaurants and within easy reach of Tuscany's main cultural attractions. La Spinosa has its own swimming pool which is open from the beginning of April to the end of September.

Voici ce qui rend cet hébergement unique

An Appreciation of La Spinosa by Martin Shaw, a past guest, which should give you a flavour of the real Tuscan experience!
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"The cock crows, heralding the dawn,
The church bell tolls, announcing the hour,
The night-watching dogs begin to bark at one another,
The sun appears gently over the ridge of the mountain,
The day has started.

The day is always at its best first thing,
Everything is fresh as the woodpecker claims its territory.
Up above, the honey buzzard circles for its prey,
From its vantage point, the Tuscan farmhouse on the ridge,
Observes the waking houses' smoke fires drifting through the valley,
The first warm, golden yellow rays of sun penetrate,
Through the old, varnished shutters,
All is silent.

Far off, can be seen the beautiful hilltop village,
Sheltered by cypress trees, giving the place its identity,
One begins to hear the splutter of a three-wheeled van.
As the workman begins his journey to work,
The day has begun."

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