Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you

Very good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Free WiFi

Place, Terme Tettuccio
Place, Funicolare Cablecar Railway
Place, Terme di Montecatini
Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)

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

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Oak Tree of Pinocchio and Fucecchio Marshes, while Gipsoteca Libero Andreotti Civic Museum and Pinocchio Park are cultural highlights. Centro Storico di Buggiano and Pistoia Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting, hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing.

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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 - 17 min drive - 13.1 km
Pinocchio Park - 18 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

Borgo a Buggiano Station - 20 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Buca Gasthaus - ‬13 min drive
‪Da Carla - ‬11 min drive
‪RISTORANTE LA PIEVE - ‬16 min drive
‪Ristorante La Baita - ‬13 min drive
‪Ristorante da Palmira - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ancient village living with modern amenities, overlooking swallows fly below you located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Gipsoteca Libero Andreotti Civic Museum, San Francesco Church and San Domenico. Porta Fiorentina and Centro Storico di Buggiano are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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.