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Villa in 2 Acres: Large Heated Private Pool; 360 deg. Stunning Views; Free WIFI

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Pool life at Casa del Falcetto
South facing,  easy parking
A general view from Falcetto
New: porticato furniture and outside dining with large 3 metre umbrella
Early evening, just right for a sundowner

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Casola in Lunigiana, Toscana
  • Castello dell'Aquila
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Caves of Equi Terme
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Forte dei Marmi Beach
    ‪76 min drive‬
  • La Spezia (QLP-Sarzana-Luni)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Shower room 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Villa in 2 Acres: Large Heated Private Pool; 360 deg. Stunning Views; Free WIFI

From Casa del Falcetto as far as you can see in all directions the 360 degree National Park views are special and stunning.

There is easy access and plenty of parking with no precipitous edges to worry about.

Whether from the lounge, poolside, or juliette balconies a feature of the two main bedrooms, you can see the small local farm, the pretty little church and in the distance from the eagles eyrie you could say, are the hillside fortress villages of Castiglioncello and Pugliano, where at lunch time the local bar serves some of the finest pasta in the area! At Reusa (3 miles) lies restaurant Spino Fioretti where Monday to Friday a superb lunch is just Euro 12 incl water and wine. Ask for 'Pranzo del lavoro'.

Within a National Park the whole area is totally unspoilt, and it is sometimes hard to believe that you are not living in a different age. You may drive the twenty minutes or so across to Fivizzano, the main town in the Commune, have a coffee at Elviros, freely exchange your books, and maybe only see one or two cars. Restaurants are numerous and have a rustic charming quality, and the ever friendly Italians always ready with a buona sera or buon appetito.

At the same time we are not isolated. Local amenities, ie bank, PO, supermarket can be found at Casola a five minute drive away. Similar drive time to the little town of Pieve San Lorenzo and with free parking then get the train to the lovely walled renaissance city of Lucca (one hour and about Euro 6), or just about anywhere else from Rome to Milan. Alternatively a one hour drive will take you down to the coastal beaches Lerici or Portovenere and the heart of the World heritage site of Cinque Terre with its little Cornish type coves and precipitous cliffs plunging to the sea. Another twenty minutes drive would have you in Ravello, Santa Margueritta, Portofino or in the other direction to Viareggio or inland to Parma the home of parmegiano cheese, and Parma ham or back down the coast to Florence!! The options are endless

For your information the property can be seen on Google Earth with the following co-ordinates: Elevation: 548
44 degrees 13 minutes 15.91 N
10 degrees 11 minutes 43.91 E

The property benefits from a large heated pool, 10m x 5m (heat pump) to help extend the season.
The property benefits from free wifi access, and UK TV via Filmon

Property manager

Mr Tony Perkins
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets considered
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non-smoking only

Important information

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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
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

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

About the area

Casola in Lunigiana

Located in Casola in Lunigiana, this villa is in a rural area and by the sea. Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park and Orecchiella Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and La Marmifera. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Casola in Lunigiana, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Castello dell'Aquila - 16 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Caves of Equi Terme - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Terme Di Equi - 18 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Lerici Beach - 62 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Forte dei Marmi Beach - 76 min drive - 66.9 km

Getting around

  • Minucciano Pieve Casola Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Elvetico - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bar Funicolare - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Bar Platani - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Albergo Ristorante San Paolo - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Bar Tabacchi Rivoira - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa in 2 Acres: Large Heated Private Pool; 360 deg. Stunning Views; Free WIFI have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Villa in 2 Acres: Large Heated Private Pool; 360 deg. Stunning Views; Free WIFI pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa in 2 Acres: Large Heated Private Pool; 360 deg. Stunning Views; Free WIFI?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa in 2 Acres: Large Heated Private Pool; 360 deg. Stunning Views; Free WIFI?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Villa in 2 Acres: Large Heated Private Pool; 360 deg. Stunning Views; Free WIFI located?

Situated by the sea, this villa is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Church of San Lorenzo and within 12 miles (20 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

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A picturesque house with a beautiful pool.

Very nice owners and a great location. Casa del Falcetto offered pure tranquility, with deer and kites in the sky. A wonderful escape from everyday life… Thank you, Tony!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsty H.

Stunning views in a peaceful location with an great pool.

We had a wonderful week staying in this villa, and also recommend a visit to Lucca and the coast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nilofar J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

3rd time in casa del falcetto- again amazing stay

We spend wonderful 2 weeks in this beautiful and relaxing house. Tony and Linda are wonderful hosts and have made some small but nice adjustment to the house during the years. We love the outdoor shower, the well maintaned property and the stunnig view with the pool and the mountains. Communication as always uncomplicated. If you are looking for a peaceful and close to natur place- this it is.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

sarah g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful secluded house

Lovely property with stunning views of the mountains, if you are looking for a quiet relaxing holiday this is the place to go
Stayed 9 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 weeks in the mountains

We recently enjoyed 2 weeks at the property and it was exactly as we had hoped - quiet, relaxing and a great getaway from our hectic lives. The road in was not as precarious as others had mentioned and once at the home it’s fantastic. The views are wonderful and all the conveniences one would expect are at your fingertips. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent break

Thanks for a lovely peaceful stay at the villa - beautiful views too. Day out in Lucca was a definite highlight.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helle F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic villa and view

Our stay exceeded our expectations. We came for peace, quitet and relaxation and we got exactly that. Everything was well equipped and the view and pool was spectacular.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodations

We loved our stay here. The home was beautiful and peaceful and had everything we could possibly need. Tony was great to deal with and provided lots of information about the local towns for us. We also loved having a pool to ourselves and used it everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely incredible setting

Our family of 5 had a lovely, comfortable stay. The property is exactly as pictured. The beds were very comfortable. We stocked up at the Penny Market in Aulla and enjoyed exploring the area. A day trip to Luca and Cinque Terre were amazing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stine F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Most wonderful stay

We had the most wonderful and relaxing stay. Everything was more then perfect. The view and the surroundings was so beautiful. We wish we had rented the house for more days. We will for sure come back. Thank you for everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House in a beautiful location

It was very lovely staying at the beautiful house of Tony and Linda. Views from the House are stunning and the pool is great. The house is perfect for summertime and perfect for exploring Tuscany. With trips to Lucca, Pisa and Cinque Terre. We came out of season in end september and unfortunately the weather was not great and therefore the house felt a bit small for 5 persons as we were not much outside. However the heating functioned very well. Many of the restaurants in the neighbourhood were closed most days because of the time of year. The communication with the hosts was great also during the stay and they were very helpful. The house was very clean, however unfortunately the previous renters didn’t clean the cutlery and dishes very well. outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A holiday with a stunning view.

We had a great holiday. One of the best locations in years. Especially the view onto the mountains is fabulous. Tony is a great host. Excellent communication. The house is perfect for a family of 6.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Excellent as always Thank you
Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

alison P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise

We have stayed in many different villas in the area , this is the best by far , a view to die for , missing it already The new kitchen is very well equipped and well thought out also the new outside seating We would be back next week if it were possible Hope to be back next year 😀
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heikki R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and peacefull villa

Linda & Tony are gracious hosts and know their villa's surroundings well so all tips were spot on. The villa is beautifully situated with no immediate neighbors so a relaxing stay is guaranteed for those of us looking for peace and quiet. For off-season stays its best to check carefully the restaurant opening times, but plenty good places around. Car with a higher clearance recommended, especially if venturing to smaller back roads.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regina C., Greenville NY

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Splendid views!

This home is just wonderful! The house, the views, all of it. If you want a cozy spot with peace and quiet, one with good restaurants around, or a kitchen to try your own Italian cooking in, this is it. And the pool is an added bonus. Tony answered any questions we had and left us some lovely wine. Such a pleasant place to spend a vacation! Was tough to leave!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nilofar J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Tranquility

After spending 3 weeks in Casa del Falcetto in 2020 we were very excited if we would love the place again so much. What should I say? We felt like coming home! The house has everything that we need, the pool is lovely and the view is stunning. Linda and Tony are lovely and welcoming hosts given all the current information you need ahead. Looking forward to 2024!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea H., Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magic Mountain view

This property is magical. From the house to the pool very very private to the most amazing view. Well appointed beautiful and clean. Could not fault it. We had the best time there and highly recommend if you want peace and quiet. We went on lots of easily accessible day trips with our car but the train and bus stations are close by if needed. We had some authentic Italian meals in the many restaurants dotted around the district. Can not recommend this place highly enough.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Away from it all

This was a beautiful property in a beautiful location. We had an issue on the first night with the outside lights not working but we emailed tony and it was sorted the next day by a local couple who look after the property. Although we like rurality we struggled for things like bread as it doesn't keep overnight and we had to be more organised or go out every day. The holiday was fantastic and we would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Lovely private villa

My partner and I had a lovely week-long stay at Casa Falcetto. We wish we had booked another week! It's very relaxing with breathtaking views over the mountains. The villa is well equipped with everything you need - everything has been thought of from a well stocked kitchen, BBQ, pool to insect repellent (not needed during our stay), replacement light bulbs, beach towels and linens, etc. The recommendations provided by the owner of nearby towns and restaurants to visit were much appreciated! We especially enjoyed Spino Fiorito, where we had a traditional, very reasonably priced dinner twice. We will definitely be recommending the villa to family and friends looking for accommodation in Italy and hope to return one day ourselves.

10/10 Excellent

Nilofar J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise place with heated pool

First of all, it was a pleasure to communicate with the owner Mr. and Mrs. Perkins. We even received mail with the exact arrival details before the trip and the current situation on site due to the pandemic. The house and the surroundings are beautiful and exceed the photos. The view of the mountains is breathtaking. It is a very peaceful and quiet place to relax and recharge the batteries. The pool is stunning and we sprend a lot of time swimming with the kids. Everything is well maintained, for example the pool cleaner comes twice a week. We had an incredibly impressive and relaxing time and would go back anytime.
Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Rebecca K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure nature

For everyone looking for peace and quietness, the perfect house with lots of privacy. Unfortunately we also had a few rainydays during our stay and discovered that the house is very smal for six people. We also understand something else under the cleaning-description “a standard that most sensitive people would consider satisfactory”. When the sun is shining, the great potential of the property comes into its own. The large pool with the max. 23 degrees warm water (october), enough seating and lounging options and a great grill. The house is equipped with almost everything necessary. The beds were very comfortable. However, there was no dining table for 6 people in the house. We had to help ourselves out with the garden table. We also missed a real coffee pot in the land of good coffee. Kenneth, who was responsible for the pool, was a great help. He always responded immediately to our calls and gave us many helpful and up-to-date tips for restaurants, markets and shops in the region. Thank you Kenneth!
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alexis J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful location in the Tuscan hills

We stayed at this villa for 2 weeks and it was in such an idyllic location. The view of the mountains was breath taking. We went in August and it was very hot so having the pool there was an absolute god send. The temperature was perfect and it was well maintained. We did 3 big trips to Lucca, Florence and Pisa. We drove to Lucca (unfortunately the local train doesn't run anymore) and Pisa without any issues, takes around 90 minutes. For Florence we drove to La Spezia and caught the train from there, again very easy. It turned out that on the return journey, business class was cheaper than standard class and included snacks and drinks! Definitely worth checking beforehand. The house itself was very clean but did get hot at night, however fans are provided in each room. The curtains are white and thin so if you have light sleepers it's worth bringing along some blackout blinds. One of the beds was quite squeaky but other than that everything was very well equipped and maintained. There are a variety of larger supermarkets in Aulla (including Lidl) which were handy to stop at on the way back up to the house from day trips out. Agriturismo Spino Fiorito restaurant is definitely worth a visit, the food was incredible. Overall, a wonderful stay that we thoroughly enjoyed 😃
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

An inspired home with glorious views and embracing seclusion

The only disappointment about Casa Falcetto is dragging yourself away from its idyll into the maelstrom of Tuscany's more frenetic parts. Great imagination has gone into designing a house that sits amidst a panorama which changes beguilingly with the light. This part of Tuscany is untouched by tourism, making it a unique haven. Nearby Pugliano is a curious delight - the 'pub', pizza and small shop all delightful. Every Saturday in August there's a community knees up worth attending. As mentioned elsewhere the pranzos are amazing in taste and value. Be warned, best booking Spino's near Reusa as despite its remoteness its very popular (closed Mondays) and for good reason. Also, Hotel Belvedere beyond Metra well worth a sundowner and evening meal. Cinque Terre towns in August is a bit like being funneled through a packed football stadium - but would recommend the Blue Marlin in Vernazza whose owner plays the piano bringing calm to chaos. The best bit was returning to Falcetto with the children playing endlessly in the pool, then sipping wine before tucking into a barbecue. As probably gathered, can't recommend this holiday home enough - it helped create one of our most relaxing holidays. Thank you Tony.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keith W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vistas and private property all to ourselves!

If you’re looking to get lost for a week or more, but still have access to all that northern Tuscany has to offer then this is the place! The views: amazing! The property: clean, spacious and very nicely appointed. The vicinity - basically its all yours! There’s no other houses or anything close by (a car is mandatory) but that’s exactly what we were looking for! Although finding the place at first is a bit tricky, that’s part of the experience! Tony and family went out of their way to provide excellent “town by town” directions and we were smart enough to fly-in midday, so plenty of sun to find our way there. First impressions: pool - stunning, views - stunning, house - impeccably clean, drive up to house - challenging (but completely doable in any decent car). Over the week we used this as our base and visited the Cinque Terre, Lucca and Florence by train (just 9 mins drive away), Pisa and drove into Emilia-Romagna as well! It was perfectly situated to get us where we wanted to go without much hassle and coming back to this bit of “heaven on earth” and a dip in the pool each evening allowed us to unwind after some interesting / harrowing drives. There’s also a well documented book with all the local things to do, restaurants, activities, etc. they really have gone out of their way to make sure you’ll enjoy every second of your stay! The ONLY downside was a concrete beam that seems to suspend just across the top of the stairs headed to the bedrooms that I repeatedly whacked with my head (I’m 6’5” tall) and almost sent us to the hospital one night (as it also is in the path to the bathroom). I might suggest a different colour or even a hanging item there that would remind us taller folk! All in all - a spectacular week enhanced by the weather and our sightseeing trips! I have about 100 photos of the views from the property and a few will be hanging on our walls for the memories, back home soon! I know lots of people say this, but we mean it: we WILL be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

About the host

Hosted by Mr Tony Perkins

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We are Linda and Tony, have been married for over forty years, and living in the same house for over thirty of them. We have two children, Mark (30) and Emma (34), and a sixteen year old grand-daughter, Liana, borne within a few months of our Miniature Schnauzer, Chip. So you can see we are well and truly set in our ways, although we hope not boring with it. We have run a small local business together for the last thirty or so years, and are proud to say still managed to make it through. We hope you will enjoy staying in our beautiful Tuscan home of which we are very proud.

Why they chose this property

I had a health scare around this time, which prompted us to cast around for a project to take our mind off things, and without ever really expecting it to crystallize into anything visited Lunigiana, the ancient name for the most Northern part of Tuscany. Having driven up into the National Park foothills of the Apuane Mountains, with almost every turn of the road bringing either a picturesque or extensive scenic view, we came to the fortress village of Casola set on a rocky outcrop as one sees so often in travelogues. The whole area is so totally unspoilt, and once we set eyes upon our delightful old barn, set amongst vine terraces and olive groves high up on the side of hill, despite trying very hard to walk away, it was a done deal.

What makes this property unique

Total peace, quiet and privacy, it is quite something if you see a car drive down the road on the other side of the valley.
A massive (10m x 5m) heated pool (heated at no cost to guests) for your sole use, with wonderful views in every direction.
Lovely walks along countryside tracks to make your own personal discoveries.
If you want a change of scene there is wonderful accessibility to choose from; the coast - there are all sorts of resorts from Pisa to Genoa from the hustle and bustle of Viareggio or Rapallo to the sophistication of Portovenere and the Cinque Terre; or of course the wonderful charm of the renaissance cities of Pisa, Florence or lovely Lucca yours in an hour for about Euro 6 from our little local station at Pieve san Lorenzo.
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