In the heart of the Garfagnana, 1 hour 15 minutes from Lucca, Casa Cascianella sits above the tiny village of Cascianella, surrounded by chestnut woods and mountains. Quiet, scenic and comfortable, with hilltop-village and mountain views from almost every spot.
The house
A well-presented, two-level home you can enter from either floor.
Living area: open fireplace, Smart TV, PlayStation 4, large corner sofa plus a two-seater.
Kitchen-diner: light, well equipped and opening to the garden. Dishwasher, washing machine, oven and hob, microwave, fridge-freezer and dining table.
Bathrooms: four in total - two en-suite shower rooms upstairs, one family bathroom with bathtub upstairs, and one ground-floor shower room.
Bedrooms
Four comfortable bedrooms upstairs: three doubles and one twin.
One bedroom has a small private terrace with beautiful views - perfect for breakfast or an evening drink.
Outside
Private pool: 9.5 m x 4 m with Roman steps.
Sunbathing terrace and dining area under a pergola.
Covered terrace with barbecue and a wooden swing chair.
Additional upstairs terrace and covered loggia for shady reading and quiet time.
Plenty of outdoor space to find privacy within a group.
Setting
Very peaceful and tranquil, yet walkable to the small village of Casciana (bar and shop) in about 10-15 minutes. Piazza al Serchio is under a 5-minute drive for supermarkets, traditional shops, a small Tuesday market, bars, restaurants and a train station for easy exploring. 10 minute drive gets you to Camporgiano with its bars, pizzerias/restaurants, local shops and train station.
Places to visit
Fortezza di Verrucole: restored medieval fortress with panoramic views and living-history visits.
Parco dell'Orecchiella: way-marked trails, picnic spots and a visitor centre in unspoilt mountain scenery.
Lago di Vagli: scenic lake with a zip wire spanning the water, suspension bridge and, when operating, boat trips.
Lago di Gramalazzo: hire pedalos, canoes and paddle boards; great for cold-water swimming.
Parco Avventura Il Buffardello (Buffardello Adventure Park): treetop courses and ziplines with routes for all ages.
Grotta del Vento: impressive cave system with guided tours of different lengths.
Barga & Castelnuovo: historic centres for cafés, restaurants, regular markets and seasonal events.
Lucca - cycle around the fully intact mediaeval walls, enjoy the buzz, architecture, shopping and book an opera recital
Pisa
Tuscan coast.
Essentials
Wi-Fi, parking, private pool, multiple terraces, barbecue, fireplace, Smart TV, PlayStation 4, dishwasher and washing machine.
Relax, swim, explore - and enjoy the panorama from Casa Cascianella.