Located in Castiglione di Garfagnana, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. Orecchiella Park and Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Parco Levigliese. Parco del Levigliese and Pietro Pellegrini Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking nearby.
Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello - 13 min drive - 9.5 km
Getting around
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Station - 6 min drive
Restaurants
La Rocca - 8 min drive
Il Pozzo - 4 min drive
bar da beppe - 4 min drive
Lo Sfizio Garfagnino - 5 min walk
Birreria Lo Struzzo - 7 min drive
About this property
Two Apartments, Private Pool, Walk to Village Restaurants, Sleeps 12, Great view
Cigiano di Sotto is a good-value, rustic Tuscan farmhouse offering two apartments rented together exclusively, ideal for families or groups travelling together. The property sleeps up to 12 guests, has a large private swimming pool, and is within easy walking distance of the medieval village of Castiglione di Garfagnana, with restaurants, cafés, shops, and a weekly market.
Set on a working farm in the Garfagnana countryside, the location is quiet and peaceful, but not isolated. You get the space and views of rural Tuscany, with village life just a short walk away.
The farmhouse is divided into two separate three-bedroom apartments, each with:
- 2 double bedrooms - 1 twin bedroom - A modern bathroom - Open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area, fully equipped for self-catering
The apartments are simple and practical, making this an excellent choice for guests looking for authentic Tuscany at a sensible price.
Outside, there is a large courtyard with barbecue facilities and plenty of space for eating outdoors. A shaded dining area looks out towards the surrounding mountains. The private swimming pool (14m x 5m) has a wide sun terrace and open views towards the Apuan Alps.
Please note: the pool is located approximately 30 metres from the apartments, positioned to the side of the main farmhouse rather than directly beside them.
The owner, Sergio, and his family live and work on the farm and are nearby if needed, while still respecting guests’ privacy.
This property suits guests who want:
- Space for larger groups - A private pool - Walking access to a real Tuscan village - A peaceful countryside setting
Amenities overview
- Two apartments rented together exclusively - Sleeps up to 12 - 4 double bedrooms and 2 twin bedrooms - 2 bathrooms - Fully equipped kitchens - Open-plan living and dining areas - Large courtyard and barbecue - Shaded outdoor dining area - Private swimming pool (14m x 5m) - Sun terrace with mountain views - Walking distance to restaurants, cafés, shops, and market
Location highlights
- Castiglione di Garfagnana – 2 minutes walk Medieval walled village with restaurants, cafés, small shops, a weekly market, and lively summer food festivals
- Castelnuovo di Garfagnana – approx. 7 km Main market town of the area with a wide choice of shops, restaurants, bars, and the nearest train station (direct links to Lucca)
- Pieve Fosciana – approx. 3 km Small town with the nearest supermarkets and everyday services
- Barga – approx. 16 km Attractive historic hill town with good restaurants, views, and a traditional old centre
- San Pellegrino, Corfino, Silico, Verucole Fortress, Piazza al Serchio – all nearby Small villages and local sights, ideal for short drives, walks, and traditional mountain restaurants
- Forte dei Marmi (nearest beaches) – approx. 51 km Popular sandy beaches on the Tuscan coast, with beach clubs and restaurants
- Lucca – approx. 48 km Historic walled city with shops, cafés, churches, and a flat walk or cycle around the city walls
- Pisa Airport – approx. 87 km Nearest international airport with good flight connections
- Florence Airport – approx. 121 km Major international airport and gateway to Florence and central Tuscany
Good to know
- Rustic farmhouse split into two apartments - Working farm setting - Ideal for families, walkers, and groups wanting real Tuscany
Amenities
Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Great for kids
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Events
No events allowed
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Pets
No pets allowed
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Tourist tax due to the owner on arrival
Pets considered
Heating charged as extra and due to the owner
Swimming pool open from May to October (can be negotiated).
Any damage to a property or its belongings must be replaced or the cash amount given to the owner
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number IT046010B5OPYJVECX
Frequently asked questions
Does Two Apartments, Private Pool, Walk to Village Restaurants, Sleeps 12, Great view have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Two Apartments, Private Pool, Walk to Village Restaurants, Sleeps 12, Great view?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Two Apartments, Private Pool, Walk to Village Restaurants, Sleeps 12, Great view on 22 Apr 2026 start from AU$323, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Two Apartments, Private Pool, Walk to Village Restaurants, Sleeps 12, Great view pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Two Apartments, Private Pool, Walk to Village Restaurants, Sleeps 12, Great view?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Two Apartments, Private Pool, Walk to Village Restaurants, Sleeps 12, Great view?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Two Apartments, Private Pool, Walk to Village Restaurants, Sleeps 12, Great view?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Two Apartments, Private Pool, Walk to Village Restaurants, Sleeps 12, Great view located?
Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Pontecosi Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Ariostesca Castle and Duomo. Archaeological Museum and Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Two Apartments, Private Pool, Walk to Village Restaurants, Sleeps 12, Great view Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Lovely property to stay in. Outstanding views. Lovely pool. Easy walk down to the town for food and drinks. Also very good restaurant opposite the villa. Would highly recommend
Me and my family had a really great time here, really nice house with beautiful views and walking distance to wonderful medieval village. Delicious restaurants close by. Arianna and Sergio are warm and caring hosts. When we arrived and found out that the pool was closed we were so disappointed, and then they bought a small pool for the children, very kind Note that their big pool isn’t open until June. The trafficked road is quite close, and there are some unprojected height differences without fence (if travelling with small children). Overall a lovely place in the Toscana paradise🤩
The location was perfect. We fell in love with Castiglione de Garfagnana and the view from our accommodation was spectacular. We also loved the sounds of the church and cow bells!
The accommodation was perfect for our needs. We enjoyed daily walks to the village for morning cappuccini and exploring the local villages and countryside by car.
The train station in Castelnuovo made it convenient for day trips to Lucca and Florence.
The notes provided by Friends of Tuscany were really helpful.
The host family was extremely responsive and hospitable.
We would love to return!
Tolle Lage, Ort mit Burg, Bäcker, Pizzeria in wenigen Schritten zu erreichen. Leben auf dem Bauernhof mit Kühen und entsprechendem Geruch, Fliegen und Bremsen. Preis Leistung dennoch gut.
Das Ferienhaus liegt direkt an der Hauptstrasse und auf einem mit Traktoren befahrenen Bauernhofes. War nicht schlimm, aber man sollte es wissen.
Die Wohnungen waren sauber und in gutem Zustand.
Ein paar mehr Tassen im Schrank wären nett gewesen.
An allen Fenstern waren Fliegengitter, was wir sehr geschätzt haben.
Von dort aus hat man eine wunderschöne Aussicht in die Apuanischen Alpen.
Die Kinder hatten viel Spaß am Pool.
Wir können die Unterkunft auf jeden Fall empfehlen.
Vi har haft en skøn ferie på et dejligt sted. .
To ting trækker ned
a) sengene er i de så til høje danskere
b) den vedlæggende stald medfører en del fluer
Pour l ensemble du groupe
cet endroit a été une très agréable et surprenante découverte : emplacement du gîte magnifique, prestations à la hauteur, exploration de la campagne, des montagnes, des villes, villages et même de gouffres comme antipastis des richesses que cette belle région peut offrir.
Assurément un goût de reviens-y !
Chacun a pu y vivre sa propre Toscane, à l'image des mille et unes couleurs de cette région 🌈
Sehr schöner Aufenthalt. Für kleine Kinder ist das steile Gelände eher schwierig. Positiv ist der etwas abseits gelegene Pool. Lebensmittel vom Hof sind nicht erhältlich. Freundliche Vermieter.
Excellent séjour de 2 semaines , le cadre est magnifique avec vue sur les montagnes.
Seul 3 chambres donnent sur le paysage , les autres sur le parking …..🙁
Attention ⚠️ le chauffage gaz n’est pas compris ( 7€ + ou - le m3) 😟
Les proprio sont très gentils.😊
Les matelas sont très moyens (trop souples)
La connection internet wifi est inexistante ☹️
Nous étions 5 et avons passés un bon séjour malgré ces détails .
Geweldige 2 week gehad lekker gefietst op de racefiets met m'n vrouw. Kids lekker in het grote en schone zwembad. Super mooi uitzicht. Heerlijk gegeten in castiglione. Lucca bezocht mooie stad. Dagje strand ook prima te doen.
Marc H.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
olivier p.
22 Aug 2022
Liked: Check-in, location
vacances 2022
La vue de la maison , le village et les environs sont très beaux.
Le Petit café le matin au village est très agréable.
La piscine est très grande mais pas situé tout près de la maison.
Il y a la route principale juste derrière la maison.
Les chambres situées de ce côté ont pas mal de bruits.
Il manque pas mal d'ustensiles dans la cuisine.
Nous pensions ( comme c'est indiqué dans le dossier) pouvoir recevoir oeufs et lait de la ferme mais ce n'est pas le cas.
Il y a des vaches juste à côté de la maison. Ce n'est pas dérangeant mais il y avait énormément de mouches.
We were bowled over by the fantastic views from our Tuscan Villa. We never tired of the scenery.
We rented the property with my cousin, we live in the west of Ireland, they live in London. Both of us have teenage children. We adored the medieval village and the surrounding countryside. We even made it to the Mediterranean for an afternoon. We swam in the pool, in local lakes and in the fabulous waterfall which is located in the village.
The house is well equipped and we were able to cook large family meals and spend hours dining outside admiring the Tuscan countryside. We ate in the pizzeria which is just across the road, the food was excellent and good value. On the evening we arrived to everyone’s delight there was an open air opera in the village square. The location of this villa is very special. We loved our stay and would recommend it in a heartbeat.
Die zwei Apartments, die über einander liegen, eignen sich wunderbar für befreundete oder verwandte Gruppen. Ansonsten ist es in der unteren Wohnung womöglich etwas hellhörig. Die Eigentümer im Nachbarhaus sind sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit, der Pool bringt Freude für Groß und Klein, die Landschaft und das Städtchen sind herrlich.
WIr hatten 10 erholsame Tage mit traumhafter Aussicht. Die Freundlichkeit der Vermieter und aller Einheimischen denen wir begegnet sind, war auffallend freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Region ist noch italienisch mit überschaubarem Tourismus.
Cadre magnifique dans les montagnes, compter une à deux heures de trajet pour visiter les plus beaux sites (Lucca, Pise, Florence, Sienne, Viareggio...)
Nice holiday home with large rooms and great views over the Garfagnana valley. The pool is huge and clean.
It’s a working farm with all of its charm, including tasting of fresh milk from the cows in the stable next to the house. The hosts are very kind and managed all of our requests with a smile.
The WiFi is suboptimal, but the cellular network is fine, I.e. we used Mobile data to get a good Internet connection.
Shopping is easy in the in Coop (8min) and markets in the nearby villages.
The area is splendid for road biking!
Twee nette appartementen met prachtig uitzicht en heerlijk zwembad. Schoon en prima verzorgd. Eigenaren wonen op hetzelfde terrein, maar dat is zeker niet storend. Het geheel is op een boerderij met koeien, dit geeft wel veel vliegen en soms wat boerderijlucht. Prima uitvalsbasis om de prachtige omgeving te ontdekken. Verhuurder geeft handige tips hiervoor.
Dick d.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Aslaich H.
25 Oct 2018
Great vacation in the beautiful Tuscany
Visited here with my extended family. Cigiano di Sotto was a perfect place for us all. The house was spacious enough for 12 people as it's actually 2 apartments rented together, so lots of space for all of us including 2 dining patios! The views from the house and pool are amazing. The pool was really big and great for swimming lengths as well as play. There was plenty of pool furniture for us all. The lovely village of Castiglione is only a 2 minute walk and there are 3 restaurants and bars in the village (there's literally a pizzeria 30s walk from the house). This was a massive bonus. Silvano's bar was our favourite. It's also a shop so we rarely had to use the car to go anywhere. Highly recommend this place and can't wait to return!
Aslaich H.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sebastian B.
22 Aug 2018
Idyllisch, ländlich, rundum sorglos
Die Ferienwohnung ist fantastisch gelegen. Toller Blick in das Tal von Balkon und Pool aus. Die vorbeiführende Straße stört nicht. Die Ausstattung der Wohnung ist sehr gut und alles war sehr sauber. Das Dorf mit sehr guten und netten kleinen Lädchen (Gemüse, Brot, Wein ...) ist in < 10 min fußläufig zu erreichen. Die Umgebung bietet viele Möglichkeiten. Für Kinder gibt es rund um die Ferienwohnung genügend Platz und durch den Bauernhof einiges zu erkunden. Die Besitzer des kleinen Bauernhofs sind sehr nett (Verständigung auf italienisch). Fliegen und Bremsen sind natürlich da, aber bei unserem Aufenthalt völlig ok - dafür keine Wespe gesehen.
Wir würden jederzeit wieder dort Urlaub machen.
Sebastian B.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
6/10 Okay
Ole H.
17 Aug 2018
Boligen var god, efter vi fik udskiftet 3 madrasser. Udsigten fin fra den øverste lejlighed.
Poolen var ok,men vi mener at den skal renses hver dag pågrund af hygiejnen. Uden dørs stole og liggestole, hvor flere var i stykker og defekte, samt mangel af hynder til begge dele.
wi-fi 👎😡👎 betyder der var intet wi-fi i begge lejligheder.
Et stort plus- der var mange håndklæder til hver person. Vi var 11 personer.
Ole H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mette Elkjær K.
8 Aug 2018
Autentisk og smukt
Fantastisk ferie i rolige omgivelser i en helt uspoleret del af Toscana! Smuk udsigt, ro og privatliv i højsæde! Privat pool og lækkert hus, pænt, rent og velholdt! Og masser af plads! Vi kan kun give de bedste anbefalinger👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Familie 4 voksne og 3 børn
Horsens
Mette Elkjær K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival
6/10 Okay
Marc O.
25 Aug 2017
Pleasant location but not as expected
This location is well furnished and the swimming pool is large and pleasant. It is located in remote village in the countryside. The nice medieval village is very small, but you can find all what you need at a short distance. A car is required.
The owners are really lovely and helpful, but the farm nearby with animals should be clearly known as it generates a lot of insects. Around the pool, a lot of horseflies, wasps and flies, ensure you have some insect repellant and nobody is allergic.
The booking was not properly handled and we were not expected when arriving despite a payment and booking 2 months in advance. Lack of communication and coordination between the owners and the local contact of the rental agency.
Hopefully this was an exception and thanks to the flexibility of my friends, we were able to arrange an alternative for the 1st night across the road with the lovely Restaurant Castello.
Marc O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
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