Title: VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=34460207&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 ## Photo gallery for VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 ![Property grounds - VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 (Sillicano in Garfagnana, Italia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34460300/34460207/4c88dc4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 (Sillicano in Garfagnana, Italia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34460300/34460207/703f6f7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 (Sillicano in Garfagnana, Italia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34460300/34460207/91b2b2ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 (Sillicano in Garfagnana, Italia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34460300/34460207/ba9a4943.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 (Sillicano in Garfagnana, Italia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34470000/34460300/34460207/36117a9d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of golfing on-site, a garden and laundry facilities at VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2\. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6753 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 Villa Benedetta is located in Garfagnana, a geographic region of Tuscany very ancient and rich in traditions. It was erected in 1636 and hosted the Este nobles, in particular the Duke of Modena Francesco IV D Este who stayed there to hunt. The apartments have been created inside the very suggestive villa whose loggia, paved in stone, immediately transports the visitor into an ancient atmosphere. The location of the building dominates the valley. Exposed to the south / east, it enjoys sunlight for most of the day. The front garden, and the splendid swimming pool with sun loungers and deck chairs, allow you to rest in full relaxation. While, the ancient stone source with its spring water will help to brighten your stay. The environment is also particularly suitable for children. Relevant to the villa is the ancient family oratory which, on request, can be visited like other parts of the building. The "Casa Benedetta" apartment consists of a double bedroom, a bedroom with two single wrought iron beds, a private bathroom, a kitchen and a lounge with a two-seat sofa bed with direct access to the veranda. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski lift privileges - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near the bay ### Things to do - Golf - Ski lift privileges - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - 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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 Parties and events are allowed on site Long-term renters welcome Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 Property Registration Number IT046006B4J7IQYPMQ If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 Benedetta, Casa Benedetta 2 Villa Benedetta Casa Benedetta 2 Apartment Villa Benedetta Casa Benedetta 2 Sillicano in Garfagnana, Italia Villa Benedetta Casa Benedetta 2 Villa Benedetta Casa Benedetta # 2 Villa Benedetta, Casa Benedetta # 2 Apartment Apartment Villa Benedetta, Casa Benedetta # 2 Villa Benedetta, Casa Benedetta # 2 Camporgiano Villa Benedetta, Casa Benedetta # 2 Apartment Camporgiano Benedetta, Blessed House 2 Villa Benedetta Casa Benedetta # 2 Villa Benedetta, Blessed House # 2 Apartment Villa Benedetta, Blessed House # 2 Camporgiano Villa Benedetta, Blessed House # 2 Apartment Camporgiano ## About the area Located in Camporgiano, this apartment is in a rural area and near theme parks. Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga and Ethnographic Museum Don Luigi Pellegrini are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Ariostesca Castle and Verrucole Fortress. Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello and Parco Levigliese are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hunting. [Visit our Camporgiano travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Camporgiano.dx6284958) [View more Apartments in Camporgiano](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Camporgiano-Apartments.d6284958-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.12326%2C10.35945&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=db4dNZsBcNj1fy0OuImB1EPEgiA=) Sillicano in Garfagnana, Italia, Tuscany ### What's nearby - Pontecosi Lake 5 min drive \- 1.8 miles - Ariostesca Castle 9 min drive \- 4.4 miles - Duomo 9 min drive \- 4.4 miles - Archaeological Museum 9 min drive \- 4.4 miles - Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello 13 min drive \- 6.8 miles ### Getting around - Camporgiano Poggio Station 14 min drive - Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) 81 min drive ### Restaurants - La Rocca 12 min drive - bar da beppe 14 min drive - Bar Aurora 12 min drive - Gelateria Centrale 11 min drive - Il Baretto 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 have a pool? ### Is VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2? ### What time is check-in at VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2? ### What time is check-out at VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2? ### Where is VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## VILLA BENEDETTA, Blessed House # 2 Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gitte E. 30 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house with a warm and welcoming atmosphere We stayed in one of Paolo’s apartments for two weeks. The apartment was nice and clean. The pool area is great. There is an amazing view from the house which is nicely located in a small village. There are plenty of things to see and do in the area. Paolo, the host is very kind and we had the opportunity to taste his amazing homemade pizza.we hope to be back soon ##### Gitte E. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Camilla S. 6 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heaven on Earth We had the most amazing stay at Villa Benedetta with our kids. The historic charming villa just next to the pool overlooking the whole Valley. Everything is clean and looked after with respect to the history of the house. We drank the cleanist water from the mountains that ran through the villa during our stay so we didnt have to bring heavy bottles from the supermarket. You get your privacy and the feeling of being Home away from Home. All this due to our amazing host Paolo, who has the most friendly welcoming attitude towards his guests. And he makes the best pizza Margarita we all agreed :-) Paolo really would like for you as a guest to enjoy your stay. The close city Castelnuovo di Gafagnana is also a very Nice small village with a tranquill atmosphere. Thank you for having us. :-) Ciao fra Noam, Samuel, Michael & Camilla (and also Thor and Julie off course who stayed 3 nights with us :-)) ##### Camilla S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### CHRISTELLE P. 16 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfecto Tout a été incroyable. Paolo tout d'abord super hôte, la maison, la piscine, le paysage. Si c'était moins loin nous y serions tous les week-end. ##### CHRISTELLE P. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick D. 16 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sehr gastfreundlich und sauber Wir waren leider nur 2 Nächte, aber wir kommen wieder. Der Pool ist der Hammer .... Sauber sehr gepflegt. Wir wurden sehr herzig empfangen und fühlten uns rund um wohl. Es war alles sehr sauber, Kompliment an Paolo der sehr hilfsbereit, zuvorkommend und gastfreundlich ist. Danke für den schönen (leider sehr kurzen) Aufenthalte. Bis zum nächsten mal ##### Patrick D. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas G. 22 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hillside vacation Extraordinary stay at Paolo's villa - very accommodating and extremely helpful, beautiful apartment and pool area, all very clean and inviting. Paolo made pizza for us the last night - We will be back for sure! ##### Thomas G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Olav B. 15 Aug 2017 #### Terrific stay We stayed for a week in the apartment Benedetta at the back of the mansion which was built I believe 3 centuries ago. The mansion is being beautifully restored by Paolo the landlord. He is a very friendly, warm and funny person. We laughed a lot. He offered us real homemade pizza's on our first night because we arrived rather late. Later in the week he ' officially' cooked us a real Tuscan dinner which was really great. We enjoyed the pool and loved the view from the terrace where we used to have our breakfast. I wouldn't be surprised if many more will enjoy this place. ##### Olav B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Birgit A. 4 Aug 2017 #### Fantastisk autentisk feriebolig omgivet at smukke bjerge og beliggende i skøn lille landsby. Hvis man ønsker fred og ro i smukke omgivelser er dette stedet. Vores børn elskede poolen og free internet gjorde at de ikke kedede sig. Lejligheden var ren, stor og rummelig med et veludstyret køkken. Temperaturen i huset var fantastisk sval og specielt om natten hvor der absolut ikke var brug for aircondition. Værten var meget venlig og hjælpsom. Stedet kan ikke anbefales for gangbesværede ellers kan jeg kun give stedet mine varmeste anbefalinger. ##### Birgit A. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pascal P. 25 Sept 2016 #### Excellentes vacances dans un endroit magnifique ! Tout est parfait dans cette magnifique villa du 17ème siècle, séparée en plusieurs appartements. Louer Villa Benedetta donne accès au plus grand, avec terrasse & barbecue privé. L’ameublement est en ligne avec ce qu’on attend d’un tel endroit, rustique, romantique et… italien tout à la fois. Il y a une source d’eau excellente au fond du jardin qui nous a bien servi pour toutes les randonnées et course à pied que nous avons fait pendant nos 2 semaines bien rempli. Les paysages sont magnifiques, surtout les vues du balcon commun et de la terrasse de la piscine. La piscine est très agréable, malgré quelques taons qui ont un peu gâché la fête quelques jours. Paolo est un hôte admirable, toujours aux petits soins avec ses locataires. Toujours le sourire, un petit mot agréable ou un conseil sur les endroits à visiter. Quinze jours de vacances vraiment reposantes, complètement déconnecté de la vie trépidante de la ville. Le wifi est parfois un peu capricieux, mais suffisant pour ce qu’on a à faire durant de telles vacances. Merci Paolo pour ce très bon séjour en famille dans votre magnifique maison. ##### Pascal P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pascal P. 25 Sept 2016 #### Excellentes vacances dans un endroit magnifique ! Tout est parfait dans cette magnifique villa du 17ème siècle, séparée en plusieurs appartements. Louer Villa Benedetta donne accès au plus grand, avec terrasse & barbecue privé. L’ameublement est en ligne avec ce qu’on attend d’un tel endroit, rustique, romantique et… italien tout à la fois. Il y a une source d’eau excellente au fond du jardin qui nous a bien servi pour toutes les randonnées et course à pied que nous avons fait pendant nos 2 semaines bien rempli. Les paysages sont magnifiques, surtout les vues du balcon commun et de la terrasse de la piscine. La piscine est très agréable, malgré quelques taons qui ont un peu gâché la fête quelques jours. Paolo est un hôte admirable, toujours aux petits soins avec ses locataires. Toujours le sourire, un petit mot agréable ou un conseil sur les endroits à visiter. Quinze jours de vacances vraiment reposantes, complètement déconnecté de la vie trépidante de la ville. Le wifi est parfois un peu capricieux, mais suffisant pour ce qu’on a à faire durant de telles vacances. Merci Paolo pour ce très bon séjour en famille dans votre magnifique maison. ##### Pascal P. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Giordana R. 12 Jan 2016 #### Villa Benedetta Insieme a due amiche ho trascorso l'intero mese di agosto in uno degli appartameni della villa, arredato in stile, spazioso, molto molto confortevole. La piscina, collocata al fianco della villa, da cui si gode un panorama stupendo ,e' una delizia..Teli e biancheria della casa, pulitissimi, sono forniti da Paolo, il proprietario, sempre gentile e disponibile...Consiglio vivamente Villa Benedetta. Noi ci siamo trovate benissimo..Da ripetere! ##### Giordana R. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 5 Aug 2015 #### Authentieke villa in prachtige omgeving De reis naar de villa toe is er een met bergen en dalen: het is een gebied met veel hoogteverschil. Maar de bijzonder gastvrije ontvangst, 's avonds om 10 uur, door Paolo en het halve dorp was de moeite waard. Op het moment dat je de poort van Villa Benedetta binnenstapt, stap je een andere wereld in. De villa, sinds een eeuwigheid familiebezit, is onderverdeeld in vier appartementen die allemaal anders van indeling zijn, en ligt op een terrein waar je elke keer nieuwe plekjes ontdekt. Een trap in de prachtige tuin om het huis, leidt naar het zwembad vanwaar je een fantastisch uitzicht hebt op het dal en waar het heerlijk barbequen is. Een tochtje door het huis - een oud jachtslot uit 1600 vol antiek - is absoluut de moeite waard. Je ontdekt bijvoorbeeld de centrale woonkamer met een forse vleug familiegeschiedenis, balkon over de breedte van de villa, een voortuin die uitkomt op de plek waar de bron zijn (drink)water geeft, en is voorzien van speelgoed (mocht je kleine kinderen meenemen). In dit deel van het huis vind je ook je eigen wasmachine, elk appartement één, die bediend wordt met een tag. Ook de andere faciliteiten klopten met de beschrijving, alles was misschien niet hypermodern maar het was netjes en schoon. Alleen als je echt afhankelijk bent van Wifi: gedoe met beveiligingscertificaten en verbindingslussen maakten de kwaliteit wisselend. Voor wie houdt van rust, authenticiteit en service is dit verblijf een aanrader. Vergeet je wekker, de haan doet hier zijn werk. In de buurt is voldoende te beleven, zowel natuur als cultuur. Houd bij je reistijden rekening met de bergachtige omgeving: Lucca is ongeveer een uur rijden, Florence twee uur, Pisa anderhalf uur. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fred D. 13 Aug 2011 #### "Geweldige plek voor rust... "Geweldige plek voor rustzoekers (met kinderen) die niet van (massa)toerisme houden. Een piepklein dorpje met mini supermarkt, 6 km verderop een leuke en grote plaats met alle voorzieningen (ook restaurants, winkels e.d.) Prachtige omgeving, heerlijk rustig, magnifiek uitzicht, heerlijk zwembad, een fijne, grote tuin (met eigen drinkwaterbron!)waar ook kinderen zich heerlijk kunnen vermaken. De eigenaar is een enorm enthousiaste man die alles zal doen om het zijn gasten naar de zin te maken. Een hele vriendelijke, aardige, leuke en gezellige man. Spreekt steeds beter Engels. Wij gaan zeker nog een keer terug. Een aboslute aanrader!!" ##### Fred D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mario V. 12 Jul 2011 #### "Abbiamo trascorso delle ... "Abbiamo trascorso delle belle giornate, il luogo è di completo relax, i proprietari sono persone splendide e veramente ospitali. Ci siamo sentiti come a casa nostra e abbiamo avuto la fortuna di vedere luoghi bellissimi e di conoscere persone che ci hanno colpito per la loro gentilezza." ##### Mario V. ---