Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Villa, private pool,mountain views. Aircon included in price. Visit cinqueterre!
This Wonderful Villa With Private Pool, And Stunning Views Is Situated On The Far Edge Of A Tiny And Peaceful Mediaeval Village in a quiet location.
Whilst This Imposing, Light And Airy Detached Villa Is Reached From The Front By Fairly Steep Steps using the original stone steps, one can also enter at the side from the large driveway which is more or less at ground level. The villa boasts a wrap around garden allowing guests the choice between sun and shade all day long.
There Are 4 Large Bedrooms, 3 Bathrooms (One Of Which Is En-Suite), 2 spacious Hallways, A Comfortable Ground Floor Living Room, Large And Well Equipped Kitchen Diner, And Upstairs Landing With Further Sitting/Reading Area.
The villa also boasts a secluded private pool and patio area in the back garden where there is also a solar heated pool shower, and a room currently used as a study.
The villa has been Carefully And Beautifully Furnished Throughout With Restored Period Furniture, yet has the modern comforts of insect screens throughout, macro and micro opening windows for natural and eco friendly climate control and even air conditioning, although this should rarely be required due to the altitude.
WIFI throughout.
Property Specifics Are:
2 Large Entrance Halls (One From Front And One From Side Of House) Spacious Comfortable Living Room With tiled stove, satellite TV, DVD player. Brand new Kitchen Diner With Dishwasher, Oven, induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, toaster and kettle. Ground Floor Twin Bedroom Ground Floor Shower Room also with washing machine (Shower Cubicle Can Also Be Used As Small Bath For Children) First Floor:
Large Landing With Further Sitting/Reading Area 2 Double Bedrooms, One With En-Suite Shower Room And Small Terrace. 1 Twin Bedroom Third Shower Room (Shower Cubicle Can Also Be Used As A Small Bath For Children) The villa has been Carefully And Beautifully Furnished Throughout With Restored Period Furniture, yet has the modern comforts of insect screens throughout, macro and micro opening windows for natural and eco friendly climate control and even air conditioning, although this should rarely be required due to the altitude.
Outside:
Parking in gated driveway, also with electric car charger. Garden Surrounding House With Choice Of Spots To Eat and relax Secluded Pool at back of villa. Solar heated pool shower. Two Bbqs. One Traditional, And One Gas. Good Views Of Fields And Mountains. Room beside pool currently used as a study area. A little about the area
Villa Martini is situated in a tiny peaceful village with no facilities but there is a good selection of restaurants within a short car ride, and there are a couple within walking distance (1.5 - 2km).
For shopping, there is a minimarket which also doubles as a bar less than 2km away. The closest train station is less than 2km away, aiding easy exploration of Lucca, the market town of Castelnuovo, Pisa and Florence (with a change at Lucca). It is also possible to take the train to the Cinque Terre which is a big bonus! The market town of Aulla is 20 mins by car and it is less than 1 hour by car to the seaside. This villa gives a unique opportunity to explore the totally unspoilt area at the tip of Tuscany, (Lunignana) but since it is only 20 minutes from the motorway, then the usual sights are in fact easier to visit than from many properties further south. Ideal also for cheaper flights from Genoa although the property is equidistant from Genoa and Pisa airports
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Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Pool open 1 May to 30 September. If pool required outside of this time our written agreement is required
Heating not included in the price of your stay. If heating is required it is to be paid locally for the amount used.
If you wish to bring a DOG please check IN ADVANCE.
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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
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
Property Registration Number IT045004C2VWZBQIOI
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About the area
Casola in Lunigiana
Located in Casola in Lunigiana, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museum of Upper Garfagnana and Museo della Stampa are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Campo Scuola and Pratospilla Ski Resort. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at A.S.D. Balance, or consider a night out at Villa Pescigola. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
Villa Pescigola - 14 min drive - 11.0 km
Castello dell'Aquila - 16 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Minucciano Pieve Casola Station - 7 min drive
Restaurants
Pizzeria Wladimiro - 18 min drive
Albergo Ristorante La Pieve - 26 min drive
Angolo Del Caffè - 18 min drive
Pizzeria Medicea - 18 min drive
Bar Pasticceria Ricci - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Villa, private pool,mountain views. Aircon included in price. Visit cinqueterre! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Villa, private pool,mountain views. Aircon included in price. Visit cinqueterre!?
As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Villa, private pool,mountain views. Aircon included in price. Visit cinqueterre! on 1 May 2026 start from AU$452, 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 Villa, private pool,mountain views. Aircon included in price. Visit cinqueterre! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Villa, private pool,mountain views. Aircon included in price. Visit cinqueterre!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa, private pool,mountain views. Aircon included in price. Visit cinqueterre!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa, private pool,mountain views. Aircon included in price. Visit cinqueterre!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Villa, private pool,mountain views. Aircon included in price. Visit cinqueterre! located?
Situated in the mountains, this villa is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Church of San Lorenzo and within 9 miles (15 km) of Castello dell'Aquila and Lake Fario. Caves of Equi Terme and Terme Di Equi are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful house. Everything you need is there. The place where you can eat outside is an ideal spot, it is always pleasant there even in very hot weather. We really recommended this house. Owners are very friendly. Only point to take into account is that you always have to drive a long way for groceries or excursions.
Olive D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2024
Dear Olive,
Thank you for this nice 5 stars review!
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the stay at this peaceful property and that you liked the surroundings.
We hope to hear from you again in the future.
Best regards,
The team at Tuscan Retreats
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Martyn V.
16 July 2018
Fabulous property
Beautiful house in a quiet scenic setting. Real get away from it all. Finished to a high standard.The owner was very welcoming and on hand if anything was ever needed. Even provided vegetables and olive oil from his own garden. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend it. Good facilities and lovely restaurant near by.
Martyn V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. We are glad to hear you loved this quiet and scenic away from it all setting, and the spacious and well maintained house.
Fabio sends his best wishes and would love to welcome you again.
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
We loved this villa - it was very comfortable and well equipped and we loved the pool with its beautiful views. Fabio the owner was very friendly and made us very welcome.
The location is rather remote - there isn't really anything in Vigneta and you need to drive to the nearest shop and restaurant. However, we were very happy relaxing in the villa and round the pool so this didn't really impact on us.
victoria I.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2022
Thank you for your 5 star review - we are really glad to hear that you loved this place - equipment, views, pool etc.
We hope to hear from you again
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
NB - for future guests, this area is very rural but there are a couple of restaurants within walking distance (1.5 - 2km), if you like walking and for shopping, there is a minimarket which also doubles as a bar 2km away too should you run out of anything following a larger shop.
I have stayed in many many places in Italy and this was one of my best experiences. The home is spacious, clean, has everything you need to make meals and relax. We toured the area everyday and came back to swim in the evening, and I made simple meals and served them at the outside table, just perfect. I also had to finish some research and write a paper while I was there and found it very comfortable to work in the evenings and wifi was excellent. The views are unbelievable. Fabio and his wife are available and very kind. The restaurant in Pieve San Lorenzo is very very good and close and inexpensive.
Paula R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind words and 5 stars. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to hear from you again soon. Kind regards Elena Tuscan-Retreats
Archival
10/10 Excellent
M C.
17 Sept 2015
Super Martini
Villa Martini is a very interesting, warm and beautiful place to stay. The setting, amongst the vinyards, on the edge of the hamlet, and with a glorious view of the mountains, is one to treasure, and the villa itself brims with thought and feeling, so we all found a favourite feature - a picture, a hatstand, it is really very charming. Your host is very welcoming, kind and considerate, and his garden produce will enhance your pasta sauce. The property was very clean, and all fixtures and fittings were in good working order. I would definitely recommend this villa. Super!
M C.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review, which has been passed onto Fabio.
We are glad you appreciated this well loved pristine house in its beautiful location and would love to welcome you again!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anna A.
13 Sept 2015
Privacy!
Our family of six adults had a wonderful stay at Villa Martini. The privacy of the pool and the beautiful and quiet surroundings were the biggest plus. Sunbeds for everybody was an additional thumbs up!
The house was beautifully renovated in good materials and one could tell the owner had put his heart and soul into it. The bedrooms were spacious and beds very comfortable.
We spent our days by the pool and did not visit the tourist attractions but there are plenty nearby. Only went out to pick up pizzas at a local restaurant and shop for groceries.
We all would like to come back as this was one of the best holiday villas we have ever stayed in!
Anna A.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. We are really happy that you had such a great time and enjoyed this well loved and popular villa! Maybe next time you can do some exploring too!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Julie D.
8 Oct 2014
Perfect peace in the Tuscan hills
The villa is set in the most beautiful surroundings, truly away from it all. It was very spacious and clean with everything you need. Fabio visited with fresh vegetables and advice on the local area, he was very helpful even printed off the train timetable for us. The village is small and the locals are very friendly. We came across Bepe on one of our walks, he lives behind the vineyard and offered us wine to taste which was very kind. The local bar is well worth a visit or two, the barman gave us free pizza and snacks with out drinks. The bread lady calls daily, it took us a couple of days to work out that we had to put the bag and money (2€) on the gate. She spoke some English and left our order daily. The train in Aulla is about a 25min drive but just a few euros to go to some beautiful places, Riomaggiore and Lucca were our favourite. The best part of the holiday was laying by the pool and taking in the views all around, wonderful.
Das Objekt befindet sich ca. 30 min Autofahrt von der nächst größeren Stadt mit Einkaufszentren.
Es liegt in einem sehr idyllischen kleinen Dorf.
Im Nachbarort gibt es eine Bar und einen Bodega für Einkäufe des Täglichen Bedarfs.
Die Vermieter sind unheimlich nett und geben sich alle Mühe, das die Gäste einen schönen Aufenthalt haben.
Das Haus und Grundstück sind sehr gepflegt. Es ist sehr ruhig und man kann entspannen und am Pool liegen.
Heiko P.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2024
Dear Heiko,
Thank you very much for this 5 star review!
We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the property and that you liked the area.
We hope to hear from you again in the future.
Best regards,
The team from Tuscan Retreats
Wir haben mit einem befreundeten Pärchen und unseren Kindern zwei schöne Wochen in dem Haus verbracht. Das Objekt ist gut ausgestattet und super gepflegt. Alles ist neuwertig und wurde vor Kurzem renoviert. Alle Fenster waren mit Insektenschutz ausgestattet. Man benötigt definitv ein Auto. Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind fußläufig nur schlecht zu erreichen. Der Pool mit separatem Poolhaus und Kühlschrank ist ein Highlight. Wir würden wieder kommen.
Tobias K.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov 2023
Dear Tobias,
Thank you very much for this lovely review! We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at the property and we look forward to hear from you again in the future.
Best regards,
Marie from Tuscan Retreats
Agence Tritel pas assez claire ! parle de villa Martini alors que s`est le nom des propriétaires.ect
trés bien une fois enfin arrivés juste !?
Christiane R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for your 4 star review. I am afraid I do not understand the comments in your review. We sent you detailed directions on 4 different occasions and our system confirms that they were read 5 times. It is important to download directions which describe exactly how to find the house. We also sent a google link too which directs you to exactly where the house is. It is very important to download information sent. I am glad you found the location in any event. Best wishes, Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Das Haus ist frisch renoviert und sehr sauber. Es gibt sogar eine eLadesäule (es fehlen wohl noch ein paar Teile), die noch nicht in Betrieb ist. Der Pool und um den Pool herum ist es sehr sauber und auch der Vermieter kommt alle 1-2 Tage und sieht nach dem rechten und reinigt den Pool. Beim Pool gibt es noch ein Poolhaus, in dem die Auflagen für die Liegen und die Schirme verstaut sind + es gibt einen Kühlschrank, dadurch muss man nicht jedesmal ins Haus laufen um Getränke zu hohlen, sehr angenehm.
Der nächste Bäcker befindet sich in einem kleinem Supermarkt in Casola, wo auch Frischwurst oder sonstiges noch gekauft werden kann.
Der Vermieter kommt regelmässig und ansonsten ist auch die Kommunikation mit ihm (z.B. via Whats app) perfekt - er hat auch immer Tips auf Lager für Unternehmungen + er hat uns das ein oder andere "eingemachte" mitgebracht !
Die Küche ist perfekt und modern eingerichtet (nahezu neu) inkl. kaum abgenutzem Equipment.
Die Lage ist etwas abgelegen in den Bergern der Nord Toskana - die Wege sind dadurch alle etwas länger. die nächste Autobahnauffahrt ist ca. 30 min entfernt und sehr kurvig - dafür wohnt man jedoch mitten in der Natur. Aber sobald man auf der Autobahn ist, hat man zugang zu den Perlen der Nord Toskana La Spezia (1h), Pisa (1 h) oder Cique Terre (1,5h) oder die Stränder bei Pisa - nahezu Perfekt. TIPP: rechtzeitig aufstehen und die Städte anfahren, dann hält sich der Touristische Trouble in Grenzen.
Zu empfehlen wäre noch unbedingt das Restaurant Il Borghetto in Pieve san lorenzo (ca. 5 min. mit dem Auto) - unbedingt vorher reservieren und man kann auch bei schlechtem Wetter draussen sitzen (ist gut Überdacht).
Wir machen "Ferienhaus" Urlaub seit ca. 8 Jahren, jedes Jahr, dieses Haus war definitiv eines der Besten, die wir hatten.
Josef H.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2022
We are so glad you loved this place and it was one of the best places you have ever stayed at. I will pass your comments to Fabio, who will be very happy to welcome you again. It is good to hear you appreciated Fabio's attention to detail and that you enjoyed the area too. I have checked re the electric charging point - one does need to ask to use it and it is then easily connected. Best wishes Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Maison spacieuse et bien exposée dans un secteur bien au calme,rénovée et très bien équipée avec bel
Maison spacieuse et bien exposée dans un secteur bien au calme,rénovée et très bien équipée avec belle piscine,acceuil chaleureux et propriaitaire bien veillant et serviable.Vue sur les Alpilles super
melanie c.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2022
Hi Melanie,
Thank you for your helpful review. We are very pleased to hear that you thought the villa was spacious and well equipped with a beautiful pool, and that you felt welcomed by the helpful and attentive owner.
We hope to welcome you again!
Best wishes,
Elena at Tuscan Retreats
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus in einem kleinen Dorf.
Super eingerichtet, wir haben nichts vermisst.
Neue Fenster mit Moskitoschutz, nagelneue Küche mit allem was man zum Kochen benötigt. Das Haus verfügt über eine Klimaanlage, die wir aber aufgrund der Beschaffenheit des Hauses gar nicht benötigt haben. Wunderbarer Garten mit schönen schattigen Sitzplätzen und einem tollen Pool mit perfekter Größe. Der Besitzer ist ein toller Gastgeber, immer ansprechbar, wenn man Fragen zu Ausflügen etc. hatte, der ganz diskret morgens den Pool morgens reinigt und uns frische Sachen aus seinem Garten mitgebracht hat. Dankeschön!! Das nächste Dorf ist zu Fuß schnell erreichbar, dort kann man wunderbar in der Bar La Torre Kaffee trinken. Es gibt einen kleinen Supermarkt der vieles für den täglichen Bedarf anbietet und eine Apotheke. Für den größeren Einkauf bietet sich Aulla an, in 20 Minuten mit dem Auto zu erreichen. Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Inga S.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2022
Thank you for your kind words and 5 stars. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to hear from you again soon. Kind regards Elena Tuscan-Retreats
Everything was up to our expectations, plenty of space for all
the family. Pool a bonus and Fabio very helpful and generous.
For perfection we could have done with more cooking utensils,
oven dishes, new frying pan etc. Otherwise brilliant.
David and Angela
DAVID P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review. Glad you enjoyed this beautiful place! Do please private message me with suggestions for extra items and I will pass this onto Fabio, since as you know he is keen to please. He will organise.
Thank you and hope to hear from you for another stay too. Lorraine at Tuscan-retreats
Perfekte Ferien in einer wunderschönen Umgebung. Gastgeber ist freundlich und aufmerksam. Wir kommen wieder!
Remo S.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Pat & Sidney W.
21 Sept 2018
Rural Tuscany at its best
Our second trip to northern Tuscany and what a delight. The villa was immaculate and the pool and all facilities top class. Fresh bread and vegetables across the road each morning and butcher and supermarket within easy reach by car. Fabio was fantastic and really helpful.
Pat & Sidney W.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed this immaculately kept house and pool and also the local area.
Fabio would love to welcome you again.
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim C.
8 Sept 2018
Lovely house and pool in beautiful surroundings
This is a spacious and well equipped villa with a fine pool and fabulous views. There are three outdoor seating areas, one of which provides deep shade when wanted. The pool is in full sun, big enough and deep enough to swim in and beautifully lit at night. Fabio, the owner is charming, and greeted us with tomatoes, basil and his own olive oil which is better than anything you can buy. There is a friendly bar two minutes away which has lovely owners and provided my son with English football on request (so long as it didn't clash with the Juventus game). Casola, a short drive away (or three quarters of an hour by footpath) has a little supermarket that stocks everything you need. If you like walking the surroundings are beautiful and there is a network of well-marked footpaths. The local restaurants are remarkably good and inexpensive, notably, in my experience, Il Borghetto in San Lorenzo and Da Remo in Monzone. Having discovered that weekday lunches usually cost 10 Euros a head including wine (at the nearby Lo Spino Fiorito for instance) even my father wanted to go out. Not very many non-Italian tourists have found this gorgeous place which provides a taste of genuine Italy and to which I very much hope to return. Highly recommended.
Tim C.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your detailed and helpful review. Good to hear you enjoyed this beautiful villa and wonderful rural surroundings.
Fabio would love to welcome you again.
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Neil T.
18 Aug 2018
A spacious home with gorgeous views
3 generations, from 4 years old to 65 years old, enjoyed their stay. The swimming pool and surround was a delight.
Neil T.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you ! Great to hear you enjoyed your stay .
Do contact us for another holiday in the area!
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Verified
10/10 Excellent
caroline m.
25 July 2018
What a beautiful place.Lovely location if you want peace and quietness and you have a pool
Villa Martine is just lovely,clean and beautiful.Fabio is lovely to so friendly came every day to clean the pool,brought us little gift most days like his own made olive oil courgette
caroline m.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Glad you found this place to be beautiful and clean and that you enjoyed the peace and quiet! Fabio sends best wishes and would love to welcome you again.
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Margaret M.
9 Oct 2017
A real taste of Italy
This was our third time at Villa Martini, and hopefully won’t be our last. Beautiful house and garden..very clean and well maintained. Lots of lovely local restaurants in surrounding area, great food at very reasonable price.. grocery van with fresh products comes every other day and bread van on a daily basis.. very friendly bar/cafe 2 minutes away..Fabio as always is the perfect host, arriving with his homegrown tomatoes and grapes.. also his own produced olive oil.. very helpful and full of local knowledge.. if you want a taste of authentic Italy , this is the perfect place to stay..
Margaret M.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your lovely review. It's great to hear that you enjoyed the real Italian experience once again! We're pleased that you liked the local restaurants and enjoyed all the fresh produce. Fabio would be delighted to welcome you again. Lorraine at Tuscan-Retreats
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Geoffrey H.
7 Sept 2017
A Warm but Lovely Holiday
We booked the Villa Martini based on its appearance and the previous write ups. It was in an area of Tuscany that we had never experienced before and so it was with some trepidation that we drove up the winding road towards Vigneta. But the astounding views of the Apuane Alps with its jagged peaks were a real surprise and over the next next two weeks we watched the changing light over Mt Pisanio as the clouds or the early morning mist changed its appearance. Villa Martini was a real delight. It is an old building with well proportioned rooms and restored to a high standard. All the rooms were adequately spacious and the abundance of showers and baths was a real blessing, given the heat wave we lived through. The kitchen was spacious and well equipped and the dining table easily accommodated the seven of us.
Outside, the pool had a fixed depth throughout but quite adequate for swimming if not for diving. Particularly pleasant were the views from the poolside patio, which was where we took our breakfast most mornings. To the side of the house, the landlord had thoughtfully designed a shady retreat where a long table and chairs were sheltered from the mid-day sun and where cooling breezes came in from the mountains beyond. A modern gas fired BBQ proved very useful.
Given that we holidayed in the 2018 heat wave with daily temperatures ranging from 38-40c, the presence of the shady side of the house was a godsend, so too were the thick walls of the house which helped to make the interior always cool. If there was one thing that the landlord could consider, that would be to construct a similar awning over the far side of the pool where the current table and umbrella do not cope with the mid-day sun.
The village of Vigneta was served with a daily service of fresh bread and twice a week an excellent greengrocer arrived, while down in the nearby village just minutes away a fish van came once a week and butcher also. But a bit further down the valley there was a small supermarket that stocked most things. However the highlight of Vigneta was the recently refurbished bar, whose opening we were invited to. A lovely couple run this oasis and are adept at making Spritzers - as well as expresso if desired.
Finally, the Landlord Fabio - a truly lovely man who often appeared with a bag of tomatoes, zuchinni, or onions from his own garden. And one memorable day he took us to visit the marble quarries.
Villa Martini is a holiday venue we thoroughly recommend
Geoffrey H.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your in depth review of this popular house!
We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at this spacious, and light and airy property, and that you found the garden and views relaxing too.
We will pass all your comments/suggestions onto Fabio , who we agree is a lovely host, whom will be very happy to welcome you again another time!
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tommy W.
12 Aug 2017
Det hus går under huden på en. Fantastisk
Alt virkede som det skulle. Næsten. Masser af plads ude som inde. Smukke omgivelser. Ro. Nærværende udlejer. Lækker pool. Perfekt.
Skal man påpege noget, så skal det siges det lille lokale supermarked er lukket. Så lidt længere vej til indkøb. Vi var 9 i huset, så et større eller et ekstra køleskab kunne være godt. Pizza-ovnen virker ikke. Men småting som på ingen måde har haft den store betydning - super lækkert.
Do it!
Tommy W.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review! Great to hear you had a wonderful time.
Thank you for advising that little supermarket in village is closed - there is now just a bar. The closest alimentari shop is now 2.4km away in Casola where there is also a restaurant - we will get the advert changed.
Sorry you were unable to use the pizza oven - it does work it is just that when the weather has been very hot sometimes guests have burned part of the vineyard next door, and this year the intense heatwave went on for months. I will mention on the advert not to rely on being able to use the pizza oven unless it is early or late season - thank you for pointing this out!
We are happy to hear you loved this house and the stunning surroundings, and Fabio hopes to welcome you again.
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anna D.
20 July 2017
Fantastic villa in perfect surroundings
I stayed here for a week in June this year with 7 friends, and we had a fantastic time! The villa is everything we hoped for and more, it had everything we needed - the swimming pool is nicely located behind the villa so as to offer privacy, the views in the surrounding area are spectacular (the view from the balcony is especially lovely!), and inside the villa is kept to a very high standard as well.
Specifically for our group the villa offered excellent kitchen facilities, and a lovely outdoor eating space with traditional and gas BBQs to choose from. Although there is not much in the way of shops or cafes nearby, there is a bar in the village and a shop in Casola (a nearby village) which is easy to access. There is also a lovely river between Casola and Vigneta to which we walked and spent a day out - perfect for a refreshing dip and a bit of gorge walking.
The owner of the villa, Fabio, and his wife were both fantastically accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed. The countryside location of the villa offers the perfect place for relaxation, and opportunities to explore the around Tuscany also. We spent time in Pisa after staying in the villa as it was an easy train ride away, and it was great!
We loved staying in Villa Martini, we would recommend this to friends and family (we already have!) and will definitely return in the future.
Anna D.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at this beautiful property and that you appreciated this unspoilt and stunning area...
We will pass on your thanks to Fabio and his wife.
Hope to hear from you again.
Lorraine at tuscan-retreats
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6/10 Okay
Frédéric D.
5 Oct 2016
Things you may know before to go there
It's noisy. The house is located on a corner of a very busy road where buses, trucks and cars are honking all day long to let everyone know that they are on their way.
It is very authentic, not really Tuscany as you may dream of. It is more Lombardy-like. A (mediavel?) village lost in the hills in the middle of knowhere. Not much to do there (the tennis is devastated, the walking paths idem), not touristic, no nice places to have fun at evening.
You can easily go there with ! people, there is enough rooms for all, but unfortunately there is no big space to gather the whole group in a one place inside the house. Dommage.
If it is cool to have one's private pool in Italy, this one is quite cold (around 22-24 C° - I prefer 26-28).
Mr Martiny is a very nice guy.
Conclusion : I think that the agency is overselling a little bit this villa. It would be better to offer a discounted price and recommand the place for those who are looking for an authentic stop in Apennian village.
Frédéric D.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar 2020
I am really sorry to hear you didn't enjoy Villa Martini as much as you thought you would.
I am really shocked to hear you found it noisy - we have visited many times and cars pass very rarely on this country road and we have found it very peaceful, and as seen from other reviews the house is regularly described as quiet and peaceful. I have just zoomed down on the property via google earth and can't even find a car on the road for quite a long distance... I wonder if there was a particular problem that week maybe with a main road closed off elsewhere. I will find out what I can as this is a very quiet spot!
You are right that this is not the sort of place for nightlife - it is a peaceful rural place, and evening entertainment is limited to local restaurants or the odd festa. For daytimes there are plenty of trips to do, and many guests return again and again to try out new things but the beauty of the place is that it is an olde worlde slumbering type of area. This location on the northern tip of Tuscany is still somewhere in yesteryear, very natural and not geared at for tourists - a quiet mountainous area away from the crowds of Central and Southern Tuscany. This may not suit everyone .
In terms of price, I am sorry you felt it was overpriced, but we are often told by guests that this house is very good value, and we have made sure to price it to be more competitive than most in the area.
I do hope you managed to enjoy some aspects of this spacious house, along with the beautiful views and the stunning countryside .If there is anything specific you would like Mr Martini to do to improve the place then do please e mail us via the e mail address you have, and let us know so we can pass suggestions onto the owner who is always willing to help and listen /act upon suggestions. Thank again for taking the time to submit your comments
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