Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views

Experience the rare combination of total mountain privacy and the convenience of being able to walk to dinner. Monte Rotondo is a spacious 4-bedroom villa set in the peaceful hamlet of Monteperpoli, offering breathtaking views of the Garfagnana valley.

THE HIGHLIGHTS

LARGE PRIVATE POOL: An impressive 12-metre swimming pool with a shaded poolside patio for outdoor dining.

WALK TO DINING: Just a 5-minute stroll to a high-standard local restaurant specializing in authentic regional produce. No car needed for dinner!

EN-SUITE PRIVACY: All 4 spacious bedrooms feature their own private en-suite bathroom, perfect for groups or multiple families. No morning queues for the shower.

MOUNTAIN VIEWS: Stunning panoramas of the Apuan Alps and Apennine mountains from your private balconies.

THE VILLA INTERIOR

The house is designed for groups who value both communal space and privacy. You will find a well-equipped kitchen and generous indoor dining areas suitable for large gatherings. The large sitting room provides a comfortable space to relax, and there is an additional guest bathroom for convenience. Two of the bedrooms enjoy direct access to a balcony overlooking the valley.

LOCATION AND CONVENIENCE

While the setting is peaceful and rural, you are never isolated. The main market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is only 3km away, offering supermarkets, shops, bars, and a vibrant weekly market. For those looking to explore further, the local train station has direct links to Lucca, making day trips straightforward and stress-free.

Monte Rotondo is located in the small hamlet of Monteperpoli, only 3 km from Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, the main market town of the valley.

Castelnuovo offers supermarkets, shops, cafés, bars and a weekly market selling clothing, household goods, flowers, fruit and vegetables. There is also a tourist information office and a train station with direct links to Lucca, making day trips straightforward.

Despite this convenience, the setting remains peaceful and rural, surrounded by mountain scenery.

Garfagnana – The Best Area in Tuscany for Walking
The Garfagnana is often described as “Hidden Tuscany”. Situated between the Apuan Alps and the Apennine mountains, it offers dramatic landscapes, cooler summer temperatures and some of the best walking terrain in the region.

This is not crowded Chianti. It is authentic Tuscany, with;

- Mountain restaurants serving rustic local food at sensible prices
- Traditional village festivals throughout the summer
- Quiet roads and scenic drives
- Strong outdoor culture

We have close ties with a specialist outdoor activities company offering world-class mountaineering, canyoning, caving, mountain biking and guided hill walking at reasonable prices.

Mountain biking, horse riding and hiking routes are all available locally.

Nearby Villages & Places of Interest
The medieval villages of Cascio, Eglio and Sassi are well worth exploring, as are many other small villages across the valley.

Other highlights include:

San Pellegrino in Alpe
Corfino
Sillico
Barga
Bagni di Lucca
Hermitage of Calomini
Grotta del Vento
Fortezza delle Verrucole
Castiglione di Garfagnana

Coast & Beaches
The beach resorts of Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio are just over an hour’s drive away.

Lerici is a particularly attractive fishing town further north, near the Cinque Terre. Boats to the Cinque Terre can be taken from Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi.

Distances
Lucca – approx. 50 minutes by car or train
Pisa – approx. 1.5 hours
Cinque Terre – approx. 1.5 hours
Florence – approx. 2 hours

Monte Rotondo offers the rare combination of a large private pool, walkable restaurant and immediate access to one of Tuscany’s most scenic and authentic regions. It is particularly well suited to families or groups who want space, privacy and excellent walking territory without sacrificing convenience.