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Bargabellavista: sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden and parking

Bargabellavista: sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden and parking

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marble tables in the garden set for a relaxing al fresco lunch
another shady spot to sit with a drink in the garden
the house sits high up in the town, offering a   wonderful view
we have grape vines at both ends of the garden - help yourselves to the grapes!
the garden is spacious 
with mature fruit trees and a beautiful 360 degree view

Overview of Bargabellavista: sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden and parking

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Mountain view
  • Fireplace

Check out the area

Barga (LU), Tuscany
  • Popular LocationDuomo di San Cristoforo14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSantuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini14 min drive
  • Popular LocationBagni di Lucca Thermal Spa18 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Ensuite Bedroom

1 King Bed

Family Bedroom upper floor

1 King Bed

Kingsize Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Bargabellavista: sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden and parking

The Property
Our home in Barga has been in the family for over 100 years, and forms part of a much larger property which once played a historic role in supporting the local nobility.

It was transformed from a base for their staff and animals into a silk worm producing factory, providing valuable silk threads for the fabric trade.

Benefitting from a very large garden giving unparalleled views over to the Apuane Alps and down to the valley below, this is a homely, comfortable and well-loved location to spend a memorable holiday.

The Accommodation
With three bedrooms and two bathrooms (one en-suite with corner bath and shower; the other a spacious shower room), the apartment can comfortably accommodate up to eight people.

The en-suite bedroom downstairs has a king size bed, with a door from the bathroom straight onto the garden.

Upstairs, there are two bedrooms, each with twin beds which can also be converted into king size beds.

The larger of these rooms, the family room, also has a set of bunk beds large enough to sleep two adults but of course ideal for children sharing with their parents. There is ample storage and hanging space in all of our rooms.

The kitchen and living room complete the available accommodation. Whilst traditional in style, the kitchen benefits from a full size Bosch dishwasher and a large freestanding fridge/freezer. In common with properties in much of the area, the cooker is fuelled by bottled gas. A microwave and freestanding oven/grill are also available in the kitchen for your convenience.

In the living room you will find a table and chairs to seat eight people comfortably for a meal indoors and a wood-burning stove to bring extra cheer on any chillier autumn nights.

The Garden
Outside, there is dining space under the shady grapevines for 12 or more, with several small marble tables as well as a bespoke wooden bench and table with space for eight.

The garden provides lots of space to relax, to sit with a paintbrush and easel, a book or a glass of wine in hand, and to enjoy the views and the local colour.

There are four loungers for lying in the sun (and many chairs) and a range of other spots to sit in, including the original circular pergola at the end of the garden, which is also home to more grapevines.

Other Features
A private parking garage is available and free for your use when renting the accommodation. It is accessed on the street outside the house.

In the limonaia (the traditional outbuilding in the garden which historically protected the family's lemon trees over winter, in their large terracotta pots) you will find garden equipment, the washing machine, and the wood-fired pizza oven which has been used to very good effect over the years! A marble topped preparation table and traditional steel pizza paddle with a very long handle are available for your use.

Our accommodation is pet-friendly, child-friendly (with your supervision in the garden and on the stairs of course!) and gay-friendly. With our many years of experience in providing niche activity holiday experiences, we also welcome requests from potential groups of guests to assist with the planning of group actvities, including reserving additional accommodation for larger parties.

Accessibility
Our home is not easily accessible to people with mobility problems as there are 10-12 steps leading up from the road, and further stairs to the uppper floor once inside. Depending on your mobility needs, the ground floor with its ensuite bedroom may be ideal. Please contact us to discuss further if you have questions.

Please Note: We require our guests to pay our housekeeper on arrival the sum of Euros80 in cash for cleaning and housekeeping services including linens and towels. We do this because local costs are incurred in local currency.

Property manager

Joe Pieraccini/ Lorraine

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
Please contact us with any request for events

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted outside in the garden
Winter: provided - radiators; wood for log burner. No C/H. Supplement for electricity used based on meter reading, deducted from security deposit.
Guests must pay our housekeeper ON ARRIVAL the sum of Euros100 in cash for cleaning and housekeeping services including linens and towels.
I'm sorry but because of problems with past guests, if you do not pay the Euros100 ON ARRIVAL we will NOT be able to give you the keys for entry.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Note from host: please contact us with any request for events
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Barga

Located in Barga, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa and Foce a Giovo are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Parco Levigliese and Parco del Levigliese. Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Parco Avventura Sospeso nel Verde are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Duomo di San Cristoforo - 14 min walk
  • Apuan Alps - 7 min drive
  • Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 14 min drive
  • Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa - 18 min drive
  • Viareggio Beach - 72 min drive

Getting around

  • Ghivizzano Coreglia Station - 9 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 80 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bar Alpino
  • Shamrock
  • Bar Del Paologas
  • Caffè Capretz
  • Pub 46

Frequently asked questions

Is Bargabellavista: sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden and parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bargabellavista: sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden and parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bargabellavista: sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden and parking?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bargabellavista: sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, large garden and parking located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Duomo di San Cristoforo and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Parco Levigliese. Apuan Alps and Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gareth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Barga!
We have just returned from two amazing weeks in Barga, staying at Lorraine and Joe's apartment. The accommodation is part of a larger building, but is spacious and set out on two floors, so feels like a house. There is a separate external entrance gate to the accommodation, through which you reach the garden and an own front door. Best things about the the property: (1) it is a stone-built, tiled floor house, which means it stays cool through the hot weather (mid 30s when we were there!) (2) huge private garden, with stunning views across the valley (3) 2 minute walk from the historic beautiful old town of Barga, 5-7 minute walk from the new town. There is a parking space/garage built into the exterior wall, we decided to avoid as we had hired a 9-seater and were not sure it would fit/could be easily manoeuvred in, but ordinarily, this would be ideal for guests (we found a free car park at the bottom of the hill). The interior is simple, vintage and clean. There is a well equipped kitchen with everything you need + a brand new washing machine (essential for a 2 week stay!). Wifi is available in the property although a little slow, but good enough to search up places to visit! If you are looking for well-located authentic Italian home to unwind and live a bit slower, then it's perfect. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in wonderful Barga and would love to return in the future. Lorraine was a perfect host and responded very quickly to any queries we had.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gute lage Und großer Garten
Schade das es zu der Fewo nur eine garage gibt daher musste ich um die ecke auf der Str. Parken,weil wir mit zwei autos anreisten. Sonst war alles da was man brauchte. Wir hatten auch einen angenehmen kontakt mit dem vermieter.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

antony c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
At the heart of Barga
Enjoyable stay in a pretty town. The house is well located and the outside space is lovely as are the views. The Wi-Fi works and the garage is a little tight and accessed from a reasonably busy road for Barga. The kitchen does not have hot water but is perfectly adequate. The beds are comfortable
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Susanne N.

Liked: Check-in, location
Super beliggenhed og charmerende bolig
Vi havde et dejligt ophold i den charmerende bolig med god plads. Værtsparret var meget hjælpsomt og var hurtige til at svare. Vi nød vores aftener under vindruerne. Barga er en meget charmerende by.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nicola R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location, lovely outdoor space. Could have been cleaner
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joe Pieraccini/ Lorraine

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This home has been in my family for over 100 years. I enjoyed visiting for long holidays as a child and I'm delighted to share it with guests now, who can enjoy the beautiful views, the amazing local food and wine, and the friendly atmosphere in this lively, traditional town.
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