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Large 3 bedroom house, private pool, gym, WiFi, nice garden, walk to restaurant

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Pool
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61615 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen

Explore the area

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Cardoso, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationBagni di Lucca Thermal Spa20 min drive
  • Popular LocationSantuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini21 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrotta del Vento36 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)82 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large 3 bedroom house, private pool, gym, WiFi, nice garden, walk to restaurant

"Friends of Tuscany Ltd." manage all aspects of your villa booking with tailored information to get the most from your holiday. We can help to arrange a shopping delivery service, home made meal on arrival, wine tours, children’s activities, wild swimming spots, festivals, events, and restaurant recommendations based on our personal knowledge of the area built up over 30 years.

This is a lovingly restored and well equipped house with a beautiful terraced excluded garden which has a private swimming pool. There is a large living room and kitchen, furnished with interesting period country furniture and 3 bedrooms, 1 double and 2 twin rooms, and two bathrooms, sleeping 6 people.

There is a fabulous dining balcony situated off the kitchen.

There is a gym in the garden for the guests to use. There's also a ping pong table and an outdoor BBQ/ Oven.

A free wi-fi service is available.

The swimming pool is open from April until the end of September.

The house is in the interesting ancient village of Cardoso, with views of the fine church and over to the Appenine mountains. There is a bar and pizzeria / restaurant in the village and the village is well known for the art exhibition it holds each summer.

The art city of Lucca is only 30 minutes drive from Cardoso, and in the other direction the beautiful Garfagnana with its national parks is also only 30 minutes drive.

We give detailed local information and recommendations.

Garfagnana is 'Hidden Tuscany' at its best. With its' stunning scenery it is the best area in Tuscany for walking and outdoor activities.

Friends of Tuscany are the oldest agency in the area, and we have close ties with an Outdoor Activities company who offer many international class adventures.

We can also help you arrange Art classes with a well known artist, excursions to the Cinque Terre, Florence and Lucca, visits to vineyards, historical guided tours to Florence and Lucca, and Italian cooking lessons.

Friends of Tuscany can help you arrange a pre-arrival shopping service, and also a home cooked Tuscan meal for your arrival.

See our Facebook page Friends of Tuscany for details of local events.

Property manager

Friends of Tuscany Ltd

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Gym on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,615 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Gallicano

Located in Gallicano, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ponte della Maddalena and Villa Reale are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Parco Levigliese and Parco del Levigliese. Travelling with kids? Consider Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Parco Avventura Sospeso nel Verde. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring, mountain climbing and hiking.
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What's nearby

  • Parco Levigliese - 10 min drive
  • Duomo di San Cristoforo - 16 min drive
  • Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa - 20 min drive
  • Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 21 min drive
  • Grotta del Vento - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Ghivizzano Coreglia Station - 11 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosticeria Buongustaio - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Il Garfagnino - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mara Meo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Fornaci di Barga - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cocktail Time - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large 3 bedroom house, private pool, gym, WiFi, nice garden, walk to restaurant pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Large 3 bedroom house, private pool, gym, WiFi, nice garden, walk to restaurant?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large 3 bedroom house, private pool, gym, WiFi, nice garden, walk to restaurant?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large 3 bedroom house, private pool, gym, WiFi, nice garden, walk to restaurant located?

This family-friendly Gallicano villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Apuan Alps and Parco Levigliese. Parco del Levigliese and Duomo di San Cristoforo are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!
The villa itself was wonderful. Beautiful views!! Proximity to Barga & Lucca were great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

colin w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring holiday Cardoso
The house is situated just below a typical Tuscan hill top village. There are superb views across the valley to the mountains. The local village was friendly and the cafe sold great coffee, bar drinks and good food in the evenings. We were pushing our luck with the weather in mid April but despite cold evenings, where the open fire was invaluable; the days were warm in the sun when it arrived. The house looked after us and we loved the small but friendly kitchen with everything we needed for all the home Italian cooking we did. Lots to see and do in the wider area - or just chill around the pool.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

carol c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tuscan idyll
Fantastic location amazing views. Lovely traditional well equipped property with great outdoor area and pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Pauline B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property in a lovely area.
Perfect! Lovely renovated house in an idyllic setting. Super pool and gardens and amazing views from the sun terrace. Walking distance to the local village which has a friendly bar with great pizza and pasta. Lots to see and do within easy driving distance- Lucca, Pisa, Grotto del Vento, Barga, hillwalking and national parks. Lovely unspoiled forest containing charming little mountain villages. Owners left wine, bread, cheese and local meats which were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gerard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We had a great stay in Cardoso, the house is lovely, the gardens are stunning and the pool is like something from a postcard, overlooking the Tuscan mountains, plus theres a beautiful terrace off the kitchen. The kitchen itself is well equipped, and there is a hair dryer, iron & board, TV/ DVD player, washing machine - so all the amenities you could need are covered. Check in was straightforward and the hosts were friendly, even letting us check in an hour early. Lastly the location is stunning, the views are amazing, plus you can easily walk to the local bar/ restaurant, or drive into Barga in 15 mins. I would highly recommend a stay here, its idyllic.

8/10 Good

Elen B.

Great
We really enjoyed our stay at La Capanna. The property is spacious with a fantastic pool and a lovely terrace. The area is very nice, although you will need a car as the house is quite remote and taxis are incredibly expensive.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

We had a great family holiday at La Capanna!
The property was like a dream - a beautifully restored farmhouse in a beautiful location with modern amenities. The Tuscan dream! We loved the pool and, for me, I enjoyed the well equipped kitchen to cook up great food from local produce. The local services and supermarket in Gallicano were all we needed for our stay, including a local vet. The proximity to Lucca, Barga, Castelnouvo G. etc means you are never short of options for trips. The Mara Meo pizzeria etc on the main road is exceptional quality and value as well as dog-friendly. Cardoso itself is beautiful but sleepy with a couple of bars and the one in the middle of the village offers bread and basic provisions - be prepared to travel to the excellent Conad supermarket in Gallicano for most supplies. We loved it. We would love to go back soon! X
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Nicholas B.

Lovely rural location. Nice house. Super pool and patio.
A lovely location, about a 10 minute winding drive up a hillside, with sweeping views across the valley to the hills and mountains the other side. The house is a typical converted Italian farm house, simply furnished but with everything that we needed. We all loved the sweeping views from the small patio outside the kitchen and from the good sized pool and sun bathing patio. One evening an electric storm over the mountains the other side of the valley provided some wonderful scenes while we sat back and enjoyed cards and wine in the warm evening air. While you can get bread and some basic items from the two bars in the village we found it easier to use the many different shops that are 10 to 20 minutes drive from the house and in particular a supermarket about 20 minutes drive along the main road. There are many lovely locations, villages and restaurants that we visited over the 10 days that we stayed. A five hour round trip into the hills behind the house took us up through some glorious and quite isolated countryside. Crossing to the other side of the valley there are numerous restaurants and villages well worth visiting such as Barga. We travelled by train to Lucca and thoroughly enjoyed our visit there, although the drive is really just as simple. Unusually for a rented house we found that there was no 'book of words'. This would be very helpful in a number of ways. Examples of what might be included are: - Instructions on how to work items such as the coffee machine, washing machine, dishwasher and tv - Instructions of where to find the main fuse box (outside the house in a locked cabinet) in case the main fuse trips (which it did while we were there) - Location of nearest chemist and/or doctor - An in-house reminder of check-out time A beautiful part of Italy and a house that provides both a lovely location for relaxing in the sun as well as for exploring the countryside, towns and villages that can be easily accessed from it.

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

Beautiful setting, spacious and characterful accommodation, good location, well equipped, fab views
It was a wonderful, tranquil place to get away from it all. The written description and photos were accurate but the place was even better than the photos! The setting was perfect with lovely views of the mountains. The property was well kept, very well equipped, spacious and comfortable. The garden was very pretty with lots of areas to sit, eat out and relax. The pool was clean and beautiful and had the added bonus of inflatables etc for the children. Good quality loungers and sunshades. The gym was a luxurious bonus. It was great to be able to walk into the very pretty medieval village (three mins) and have a drink at one of the two bars, You can also get ice-creams, basic provisions, bread and lunchtime snacks. The other bar also serves delicious pizzas. What more could you need? Although quite a long, winding drive up from the valley, the property was well situated to reach the main road, with supermarkets and restaurants no more than a 15 minute drive away. Lucca is very easily reached (35 mins), perfect to visit in the late afternoon/evening. There is a lot to see and do in the area, we wished we had had more time to explore further into the moutains. Barga is well worth a visit across the other side of the valley. Florence is a good day-trip out, we took the train from Lucca (1.5 hrs) as it seemed easier, and no problem with parking. It was very helpful being able to speak to the English-speaking friend of the owner who was on hand if we had any issues. We would thoroughly recommend this property for a family of four or six, probably with childen over the age of 6 as there is a high up out-door terrace off the kitchen, and the stairs are not suitable for toddlers. The pool, however, is fenced with a lockable gate. Can't wait to return there one day.

6/10 Okay

C W.

The pool is lovely with gorgeous views. Owners/ agent tried hard to be helpful.
The kitchen could be better equipped for six people ( 6 dinner plates that fit in dishwasher, 6 side plates, 6 bowls that also fit in the dishwasher. A kettle would also be a huge help). Delicious tap water and yummy fruit in garden. Many thanks for our holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Cardoso
Structure Type
Villa