LA CASA D’ARGILLA – 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms - Sleeps 7/8

There are two parts to this accommodation.

PART ONE: Entrance is through the kitchen from a terrace where there is a table and chairs and a gas BBQ for al fresco dining. The kitchen is well equipped with dishwasher, gas hob, electric oven, a drinks fridge with a further fridge freezer with ice maker. There are stone stairs leading up to the bedrooms & a large living room. Original terracotta floors & high ceilings with chestnut beams, maintaining traditional charm.
There is a laundry room which contains a washing machine and tumble drier and is accessed via an external door under the front terrace.

In total there are 2 living rooms and two kitchens– There is a large living room on the 1st floor taking advantage of the magnificent views from 3 windows overlooking the valley & roof tops of the village. On this first floor there is a double bedroom which has an en-suite bathroom. The en-suite bathroom has a bidet & bath, with shower attachment. A twin/double bedroom has a separate shower room with WC. The separate shower room has a shower cubicle, basin & WC. Both rooms have attractive tiled floors & walls with traditional chestnut beamed ceilings.

PART TWO

From the 1st floor living room there are a further 2 bedrooms – one large bedroom which can either be a twin room or a double bed overlooking the gardens. And a single bedroom overlooking the views of the rooftops and hills. There is space in this single room for a put u up bed for a child. In between these two bedrooms is a large shower room with bidet and WC

A staircase goes down into the 2nd Living room which has sofas and a wood burning stove. There is a newly fitted kitchen with washing machine, Dish washer etc., and an external door that leads onto a terrace with garden table and chairs and a BBQ

All the rooms throughout are comfortable & to high spec.

The thick walls & high ceilings keep the rooms cool in summer

We purchased the building in an almost ruined state in 1999 after many years of it being uninhabited. It has been lovingly restored by local craftsmen to include all the modern day appliances while maintaining the traditional Tuscan charm. There is a fascinating mixture of high ceilings, original floors, chestnut beams, stone fireplaces and terracotta floors.

With a shared heated swimming pool set in the extensive grounds, commanding an unbroken and breathtaking views of the hills, makes a perfect place to relax.

The properties have a detailed information pack that we have put together for our guests, showing places of interest, activities for all ages and we hope it will give our guests an idea of how to enjoy the Province of Tuscany to the full. To name but a few that you may wish to search on Google, Vinci, the home of Leonardo where there is an interesting museum for both children & adults showing models of his inventions. The monastry built 'in' the rock in Calomini (Eremo di Calomini) by the monks in the 7th century. Grotta del Vento, an under ground world of galleries & chambers. Parco Avventura, offers a challenge for children, youths & adults who can test their ability with suspension bridges, swinging beams, vertical nets, ropes etc. (trainers & long trousers essential) Many fabulous places for walkers, San Pellegrino to name but a few.

Shops: With only 32 people living in Celle, there is not enough business to warrant shops.
Only 10 mins drive down the hill is Diecimo. There is a row of small shops run by the locals, including a bank, Post office, 2 petrol stations, chemist, a baker who bakes on the premises. There are 2 cafes, where you can stop & have coffee & delicious cakes freshly filled rolls. A further 5 min. drive to Borgo Mozzano, there is a supermarket & large deli. An ideal shop to start your holiday shopping. There is another, larger supermarket (Esselunga) in Marlia which is in the direction of Lucca. Many great restaurants within 8-10mins drive from Celle & one in the village itself serving fresh homemade traditional Tuscan food, made with local produce & local wines.

The nearest Train Station is in Diecimo, about 10 mins drive from Celle. You will need to change at Lucca for Florence or Pisa. Free parking at Diecimo Station

Climate: July/Aug are usually hot & temperatures tend to stay around 30 - 35 degrees. Off peak holidays also have their attraction: June is a wonderful month to visit, when the air smells of honey & the wild flowers are abundant. This is an excellent time for walking with many walks in and around Celle.

MIDWEEK ARRIVAL OPTION

During the high season our bookings are usually 'back to back' and we are not able to be flexible with our Saturday changeover day. For those families who wish to arrive a day early or stay a day longer, there is a very good and very reasonably priced local hotel in Borgo Mozzano. (Hotel Milano) Their charges include breakfast and they have family rooms for up to 5 people. They also have a restaurant. If you wish to consider this option, please do not hesitate to contact us, or if you wish, contact them direct. They do have english speaking staff available.

For folk arriving late in the evening, we can arrange for some breakfast items so that you can enjoy your first morning without having to hurry out to shop!