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Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m
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Explore the area
Vellano, Pescia, PT
- Terme Tettuccio14 min drive
- Funicolare Cablecar Railway14 min drive
- Terme di Montecatini16 min drive
- Florence (FLR-Peretola)43 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
Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you
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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Fireplace
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 biking and hiking.
Vellano, Pescia, PT
What's nearby
- Terme Tettuccio - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
- Funicolare Cablecar Railway - 14 min drive - 12.4 km
- Terme Excelsior - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
- Terme di Montecatini - 16 min drive - 13.4 km
- Pinocchio Park - 18 min drive - 13.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Da Carla - 11 min drive
- Pub La Buca Gasthaus - 13 min drive
- Ristorante La Baita - 13 min drive
- RISTORANTE LA PIEVE - 16 min drive
- Ristorante da Palmira - 21 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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.
Languages:
English, French, Italian
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