Modern spacious villa, with large heated private pool
Village Villa
Location: Piazza al SerchioSleeps: 10
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4
Facilities
Balcony, BBQ, Car parking, Garden, Outdoor pool read more
Description
This 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom (one en-suite) villa is ideal for larger groups, with accommodation spanning 3 floors & including 3 living areas (one of which is a suite off the main bedroom), 2 kitchens (one leading to outdoor eating area & another leading to pool area), a large dining area, small balconies leading from some bedrooms & a further balcony off the hall way for reading & relaxing. There is a large heated pool (rare to find) which has the added benefit of a remote controlled cover to keep out those insects, keep in the heat, & most importantly provide safety for family groups. The garden surrounds the house & comprises of 6M x 12M pool plus sunbathing area, various eating out areas, BBQ, wood oven, children’s swing and wooden play house. There is sufficient space for a large group to relax together, or to provide privacy for those wishing to relax in privacy.
Villa Piazza is situated in the midst of the village of Piazza al Serchio which itself has various traditional shops, supermarket, small Tuesday morning market, bars and restaurants, banks, station for easy exploring and beautiful river for trout fishing and playing. The train station has direct trains to Lucca, Pisa and Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, and it is possible to visit Florence and the seaside with one change, and the Cinque Terre with two. The house is situated around 90 minutes from Pisa, 1 hr 15 mins from Lucca, 20/25 mins from the market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, 45 minutes from Barga. There are hundreds of hilltop villages to explore, the imposing fortress of Verrucole, and the National Park area is only a 15 minute drive. The countryside boasts wondrous views at every turn.
Availability
Seasonal rates
| Start date | End date | Weekly rate | Week night rate | Week end night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct 2011 | 28 Apr 2012 | £900 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
| 29 Apr 2012 | 29 Jun 2012 | £1,400 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
| 30 Jun 2012 | 31 Aug 2012 | £1,700 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 01 Sep 2012 | 28 Sep 2012 | £1,400 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
| 29 Sep 2012 | 26 Apr 2013 | £700 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
| 27 Apr 2013 | 28 Jun 2013 | £1,400 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
| 29 Jun 2013 | 30 Aug 2013 | £1,700 | n/a | n/a | 7 nights |
| 31 Aug 2013 | 27 Sep 2013 | £1,400 | n/a | n/a | 4 nights |
* prices may be subject to change at the advertisers discretion
* rates are per property
NOTE: Payment will be taken in either sterling or euros via bank transfer to a uk bank or via Paypal.
Bedding and linen included in price as are towels (but not for pool). Initial, final and weekly clean included. Additional cleaning can be provided at further charge.
Cot and high chair available on request at no extra charge.
General information
| Property type | Villa |
|---|---|
| Numer of units | single |
| Holiday theme | Away from it all, Golf Holiday, Sight-seeing, Summer Holiday |
| Suitable for | Children, Elderly, Families, Couples |
Room information
| Bedrooms |
5 bedroom(s), sleeps 10 max. Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Lg. Double Bed |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms |
4 bathroom(s) Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet |
| Kitchen |
Dish washer, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Hob, Microwave, Oven, Washing machine |
| Meals |
Not included |
| Dining room |
Seats 10 |
| Living room |
Seats 12 DVD, CD player, Fireplace, TV, Stereo system |
On-site facilities
| Onsite facilities |
Balcony, BBQ, Car parking, Garden, Outdoor pool, Sun bed |
|---|---|
| Other facilities |
Linen and towels provided, Central heating |
| Other notes |
Notes: Entrance hall, leading to living area with comfy seating and fireplace, & on a further level, dining area & main kitchen , leading to outdoor eating area with wood burning oven. To the right & on a slightly different level are 3 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom, with 3 bathrooms – 2 of which are shower rooms, & 1 of which has a tub. Two of the bedrooms have doors leading to small balconies, with the hallway leading to a further balcony ideal for relaxing & reading. Close to the main living area are stairs leading down to 2nd living area, with comfy seating & fireplace, dining area, 2nd kitchen (ideal for preparing drinks and light snacks for pool or for more relaxed dining) leading to pool area & utility area. A further staircase from main living area leads to large double bedroom with suite living area & en suite shower room. Garden surrounds house with pool 12M x6M roman steps, solar heating & remote controlled cover (great for safety) eating areas, swing & children’s play house. |
Local area information
| Location type |
Village |
|---|---|
| Car required? |
recommended |
| Local leisure activities |
Cycling, Mountain Biking, Swimming pool, Golf, Tennis, Horse riding, Walking |
| Nearest points of interest |
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Directions
Reviews
Two families with 4 children aged 11 to 15
A Perfect, perfect week. A beautiful, spacious, clean house with a pretty garden and an ideal well sized quality pool.
We could not believe that we were staying in the property when we were being shown around. The pictures do not do the property justice.
We were given a folder of local information by the owner which gave suggestions of local villages and sites. We found several sites including a hill top fortress, Barga and local villages that we would gladly return too.
You will need your own transport to appreciate the local area.
Further a field we were able to visit Lucca and Pisa using the local train which is a two miniute walk away from the property and very cheap.
All food supplies could be found in the local village by foot and walking in to the shopping area to collect was a ideal start to the day.
There are plenty of local places to eat and we were lucky enough to choose a week where there was a local festival where we were made to feel welcome.
We felt that 1 week was not long enough to fully appreciate all that was in and around the area and would recommend to anybody a visit Villa Piazza
Recommended for: Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Fantastic Holiday
I have just returned from a week at this villa - it's absolutely lovely - the photos do not do the pool area justice. The owners Rita and Carlo were very friendly and on two occassions bought us a huge Tiramisu.
There is plenty of seating areas around the villa and everywhere was spotless.
The Village is small but has a few places to eat with friendly staff.
A totally relaxing holiday - except for the drive to the villa from Pisa airport - directions supplied could have been a bit clearer!!
Recommended for: Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children
Fabulous Group Villa
We were two families with five children between us from 7 to 17. The area is very friendly but bone up on your Italian or take a phrase book, there is not much English spoken at all!
We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Piazza al Serchio! We arrived on the Saturday at about 4pm to thunder and rain, but lots of people smiling and finishing off the clearing up. By the time Rita had shown us round the immaculate house, complete with a welcoming home made giant plum tart and bottle of Vino Frizzante, the sun had come out and everything was done! It was a lovely, very Italian greeting!!
The house seemed very much a home, and there was as said in the details, a lovely sense of space and light. We felt able to spread ourselves out and enjoy quieter times while the children were noisly enjoying the excellent and warm pool! I hope they didn't spoil the neighbours tranquility too much! Our only minor critisicm is that the dishwasher and hob had seen better days, but were fully functional. The villa description is accurate and importantly the beds are comfortable!
Rita and her husband appeared a couple of days after our arrival with 10 freshly made individual pizzas, then the following week Bruno brought us a bag of chilled drinks and having heard us sing Happy Birthday to one of the children popped in with a family sized Tiramisu! We felt extraordinarily priviliged and well looked after!
Over our fortnight there the sun shone consistently while we managed easy train trips to Lucca and Florence (how hot was that!) and press number one on the automatic ticket machine to get the right tickets - important tip! We used our cars to enjoy Barga, Lake Gramalazzo - fantastic swimming!- and the nearby villages. Piazza al Serchio had everything we needed while still being a very off the tourist trail, quiet, Italian village! Our Italian has improved immeasurably!!! We played in the village river and went to the Pisanino and the other pizza restaurant at the top of the hill. Both helped us with the ordering and produced wonderful meals.
We felt very rested with our lazy days in the sunshine, but still managed to instill a bit of culture in the children! We all from age 7 upwards thought the area was spectacularly beautiful and hope to return and explore more another time. Abbiamo avuto una bellissima vaccazione!! (Well, sort of...!)
Recommended for: Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Party of Eight Adults
We had two fabulous weeks at Villa Piazza late June/early July. The villa is huge and is perfect for three couples or two families holidaying together. The solar heated pool was warm and clean but not over chlorinated. Plenty of outdoor seating and eating areas and fantastic views of the Alps all around. The gardens are lovingly cared for and are full of colourful plants, pots, fruit trees and vines.
The tiny village is a steep but short walk uphill and has three restaurants in the square serving basic pizza, pasta etc., a snack bar for paninis and cappachino, bank, two supermarkets, fruit and veg shop, bakers, pharmacy, petrol stations etc.
The railway station is a 5 minute walk from which you can take the regional train to Lucca, Pisa and Florence (change at Lucca). However, the trains do not seem to run to timetable and so planning your day out can be rather hit and miss. I would recommend a car to see the best of the area.
Recommended for all ages but older teenagers might be bored as it is very quiet and the open plan staircase may make it unsuitable for very young children.
During our stay, one of our party was taken unwell. The emergency contact and local neighbours were extremely kind and helpful and came to our assistance immediately.
I would not hesitate to recommend this villa to others who want a peaceful, relaxing holiday in very comfortable accommodation, in an unspoilt traditional Tuscan village.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Family with children aged 1 and 4 years
A lovely weeks holiday. House, linen and kitchen equipment very clean. Garden superb with many sitting out areas and the owners were extremely welcoming.
We had a one and four year old who loved the playhouse, swings and toys. The house itself is perhaps less suitable for a toddler because of the open stairs and the many fragile ornaments within easy reach!
The pool is great for adults, but was too cold for the children to really enjoy. Perhaps later in the summer this would not be a problem.
A stunning area - we would recommend the train trip to Lucca.
We recommend this for an enjoyable family holiday.
Recommended for: Age 55+, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers
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