Title: Cottage and house, private pool, hot tub, stunning views. WIFI. Ideal for groups Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cottage and house, private pool, hot tub, stunning views. WIFI. Ideal for groups Family-friendly villa with outdoor pool and Hot tub ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34554400/34554337/8581a30f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![7 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34554400/34554337/157ace0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34554400/34554337/ef1b6580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34554400/34554337/5537a69c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34560000/34554400/34554337/36fa42de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the picturesque village of Gragnanella and experience la dolce vita at this charming Tuscan retreat. With a private pool, hot tub, and wood-fired pizza oven, you'll feel like you're living like a local. The perfect blend of traditional charm and modern comforts awaits in these two beautifully renovated houses. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Pool ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cottage and house, private pool, hot tub, stunning views. WIFI. Ideal for groups Two renovated houses, split into 3 units, situated together and let together, with private pool, hot tub, wood pizza oven, additional kitchen, ping pong, WIFI. 'Outdoor' kitchen. Number of overall guests limited to 14, but number in each property flexible as below. Perfect good value option for larger families or groups of small families/couples! There is a renovated traditional style cottage, and a more modern house conversion, offered together providing accommodation perfect for a larger group, or for couples/small families holidaying together but also wanting their own living/kitchen facilities, yet with space to all eat together. In fact each property is independently equipped but there is also a fully equipped kitchen area under the loggia at the cottage to ensure ease of eating together, and there is a further area beside games area which has BBQ, wood oven and a sink for when you wish to cook fully outside. Cottage - 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms sleeping 7 +1 This cottage has been renovated with care, and boasts traditional flooring and beamed ceilings thought ... The owners have worked hard to retain a rustic / original feel to the house, whilst ensuring there are modern facilities. There is beamed ceilings and original flooring throughout . This cottage has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, kitchen / diner, and a private pool and panoramic views. This is a wonderful opportunity to witness traditional village life, whilst preserving privacy and fully enjoying the peace Enter into property straight into: Traditional style kitchen diner, with fireplace. The kitchen is equipped with oven, hob, dishwasher, fridge, microwave. Dining table. Through to living room with comfy seating, tv and dvd wifi Lobby through to single bedroom and downstairs shower room. First floor: Traditional style staircase leads to upstairs hallway Double bedroom with extra bed - arch vaulted beamed ceilings Double bedroom with arch vaulted beamed ceilings Bunk bedded bedroom Upstairs shower room Views from rooms are beautiful! Basement utility area: This area opens onto the covered loggia and houses washing machine. Also for ease of all cooking together and eating outside there is a further kitchen with oven, hob, fridge, sink and dishwasher, along with cooking equipment and crockery etc. External: Private pool with views of mountains beyond. Covered loggia with outdoor eating area with room for guests from both houses to eat together. Bbq grill and pizza/bread wood oven. Childrens swing Ping pong. Parking Field for children to play Parking House split into two apartments, one with one bedroom and the other with two bedrooms - sleeping 5 + 4 Newly renovated detached property split into two apartments, each with open plan living/kitchen diners with brand new kitchens . Kitchens comprise oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer. Living areas have comfy sofa and TV. Apartment one has one double, and one large single/small double (120cm x 190cm) bedroom . Apartment two has one double bedroom Shower rooms each have large shower cubicle, basin, bidet and WC. Parking Whilst all brand new inside , the owner has worked hard to retain character with one apartment boasting beamed ceilings, and each having hand crafted dining tables. Outside: There is a large covered terrace with amazing views over the countryside where there is a dining table, outdoor relaxing furniture and a hot tub. A little about the area: Situated on the far edge of the historic village of Gragnanella, just a 5 min drive from the market town of Castelnuovo and 1 hour from the mediaeval walled city of Lucca. The beautiful town of Barga is a 20 minute drive too . This is a pretty village, with no facilities, but Castelnuovo Which is a 5 min drive has bars, restaurants, shops, famous Thursday morning market and to train station for easy exploring. Despite the village location, there is full privacy at the house and wonderful views over the countryside. The cottage is a 90 min drive from Pisa and around 1 hr 45 mins from Pisa. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bidet - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/44000000/43500000/43493600/43493553/cd1f3205.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lama Piana 2 cottages let together in price. 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If heating is required it is to be paid locally for the amount used. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Some pets allowed on request ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: children welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 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 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 IT046009B53KX6HNZ5 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 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 ### Property is also known as Cottage Stunning Views Short Drive Town. Wifi.great Value Villa Cottage Stunning Views Short Drive Town. Wifi.great Value Villa Cottage Stunning Views Short Drive Town. Wifi.great Value ## About the area ![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%7C44.12479%2C10.37776&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=EWema-N708T4Z-lwqSjMba6-Ozc=) Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany #### What's nearby - Duomo - 7 min drive - 3.3 miles - Isola Santa Lake - 14 min drive - 7.8 miles - Verrucole Fortress - 15 min drive - 7.6 miles - Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 22 min drive - 10.1 miles - Forte dei Marmi Beach - 54 min drive - 29.8 miles #### Getting around - Camporgiano Poggio Station - 12 min drive - Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 98 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Il Pozzo - ‬10 min drive - ‪La Rocca - ‬6 min drive - In Gelateria - ‪Albergo Ristorante Pizzeria Residence Il Grotto - ‬9 min drive - ‪Grind House - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cottage and house, private pool, hot tub, stunning views. WIFI. Ideal for groups have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Cottage and house, private pool, hot tub, stunning views. WIFI. Ideal for groups 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. ### What time is check-in at Cottage and house, private pool, hot tub, stunning views. WIFI. Ideal for groups? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage and house, private pool, hot tub, stunning views. WIFI. Ideal for groups? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage and house, private pool, hot tub, stunning views. WIFI. Ideal for groups located? > This family-friendly Castelnuovo di Garfagnana villa is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Pontecosi Lake, Ariostesca Castle and Duomo. Archaeological Museum is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cottage and house, private pool, hot tub, stunning views. WIFI. Ideal for groups Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 17 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter W. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Heel geschikt voor familie’s. 3 aparte familieruimtes met top terras, zwembad en centrale keuken, barbecue en pizzaoven Heel leuk voor de kinderen, tafeltennis/tafelvoetbal etc. Fantastisch uitzicht en zwembad. De eigenaar (Alessandro) spreekt alleen Italiaans, maar hij is zeer gastvrij en heeft pizza’s in de oven gemaakt. Een absolute aanrader. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/64be2b4f-7d3e-4afb-9ab1-bbd40f554e23-1754213777674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/19a44533-a4f4-4b5a-a613-d1fa8b8a61b5-1754213777732.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6004f9db-720a-4c36-b1e8-d2be721bcdca-1754213777606.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/be0c5db8-4d24-404e-b0ce-c1520ed788e4-1754213777749.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Peter W. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valentina V. 12 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Auf jeden Fall zu empfehlen! Wir waren positiv überrascht. Der Weg zu der Unterkunft war atemberaubend, nur das hätte sich schon gelohnt hinzufahren. Die Aussicht von der Unterkunft war auch wunderschön. Die Unterkunft selbst war gut und wir konnten uns bequem aufteilen aber man verbringt den Aufenthalt sowieso meistens drausen. Es gibt viele Ausflugsmöglichkeiten. Was mir gefehlt hat waren paar mehr Mülleimer, wir haben im Cottage auf drei Stockwerke nur einen gehabt. Ich würde diese Unterkunft auf jedenfall noch mal mieten!! ##### Valentina V. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nora W. 28 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gragnanella Great place! ##### Nora W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sigrid V. 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Zomerverblijf 2022 Mooie locatie op berg , 3 afzonderlijke woningen ( 2 moderne en 1 rustieker gedeelte) , mooie uitzichten , kleine nadelen altijd naar binnen voor toilet en zwembad vanaf 16u30 in de schaduw. Maar voor de rest hebben we een super verblijf gehad ##### Sigrid V. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Charlotte L. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastisk ferie i Gragnanella Huset var præcist som på fotos. Der var rent og pænt. Poolen var fantastisk og blev rengjort i den periode vi var der. Kan anbefale andre dette skønne sted. ##### Charlotte L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Martina D. 22 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Toller Pool und super Aussicht Die Kommunikation mit der Agentur war hervorragend, es wurde bei allen Anliegen schnell und hilfreich reagiert. Auch unser Wunsch nach einer Abreise in der Nacht um den Rückreise-Stau am Samstag zu vermeiden, war kein Problem! Das Haus selbst ist sehr schön und die Außenanlagen mit Pool (die Beleuchtung ist super!), überdachter Terrasse und Tischtennisplatte ideal, um den ganzen Tag hier zu verbringen. Auch einen separaten Bereich mit Grill- und Pizzaofen gibt es, überdacht mit Waschbecken - eine richtige Außenküche. Die Lage in dem kleinen Ort oberhalb von Castelnuevo bringt eine tolle Aussicht mit sich. Die Zufahrtsstraßen sind schmal, aber der Bus fährt hier auch, also kein Problem. :-) Einzige „Wermutstropfen“: Einige Nachbarn in der Umgebung haben Hunde, die leider sehr viel bellen in der Nacht. Und die Pfannen sind alle schon sehr in die Jahre gekommen und sollten ausgetauscht werden. Außerdem gibt es nur in zwei Schlafzimmern Fensterläden. Durch die Ost-Süd-Ausrichtung aller Zimmer ist es mit Sonnenaufgang sehr hell in den anderen Räumen, was dem Ausschlafen eher abträglich ist. ;-) Die Zufahrt mitten durch den kleinen Ort ist mit größeren Autos durchaus manchmal Maßarbeit, aber machbar. Alessandro ist sehr freundlich und hat uns Tomaten und Wein aus eigener Herstellung geschenkt. Leider kann er kein Englisch und wir kaum Italienisch - schade, dadurch waren die Gespräche immer sehr eingeschränkt. Alles in allem ein toller Urlaub in einem hübschen Haus mit fantastischem Blick und genialem Pool! ##### Martina D. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Jochen V. 4 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charmant rustikales Bauernhaus in ruhiger Berglage Das Objekt entsprach vollumfänglich unseren Vorstellungen von Toskana, Bergregion und Entschleunigung. Neben dem großen und gepflegten Pool war als besonderes Highlight ein Pizzaofen mit angrenzender Grillstelle vorhanden, was beides gerne und intensiv genutzt wurde. Nach einer abendlichen Einführung durch den Hausherrn haben wir unsere ersten Erfahrungen als Pizzabäcker mit Erfolg unter Beweis stellen können. Das Anwesen liegt wunderbar eingebettet in die Natur mit Panoramablick auf die umliegenden Berge. Als besonderer Hinweis sei erwähnt, dass die Zufahrt bis zum Haus sehr schmal und steil ist. ##### Jochen V. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob L. 12 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Heerlijke grote woning met heerlijke berglucht Genot om te verblijven. Bergen vlakbij idem strand op 1 uur ##### Rob L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John K., Amsterdam, The Netherlands 1 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing pool with a view at the edge of the world (well, village…) Gragnanella is a tiny village (~85 inhabitants) in the hills. The house is just outside the village, overlooking the valley and mountains. The biggest asset is the pool and terrace overlooking all of that. From Gragnanella, you can easily go into the mountains, to the sea, to Lucca, or just enjoy the surroundings themselves. The host Alessandro is super friendly and helpful. Greatly recommended! ##### John K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Markus B. 4 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhafte Unterkunft am Ende des Dorfes Wir waren super begeistert. Allesandro hat uns sehr nett in Empfang genommen. Die Unterkunft hatte alles was wir brauchten. Geschirr, Handtücher, Pool... alles war da! Das Haus ist das letzte auf der Route ins Dorf und wir sind mit unserem Familienauto auch super durchgekommen. Wer mit einem Größeren Transporter kommt, kann auch 3min zu Fuß vom Haus weg parken. Die Gasse wird dafür am Ende vielleicht etwas zu eng. Ansonsten hat das Haus einen unfassbaren Charme und ist für die Toskana sicherlich normal. Wir haben es sehr genossen und danken Allesandro für seine Gastfreundschaft und das er sich so liebevoll um Gäste und sein Anwesen sorgt. Der Pool hat an jeder Stelle die gleiche Tiefe. Ca. 1,40 Meter würde ich schätzen. Zum Schwimmen super geeignet. Für Familien mit Schwimmhilfe, aber auch super geeignet. ##### Markus B. Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Melanie A. 15 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Toscany hangout We really enjoyed our stay. The house is really nice and with temperatures >35° Celsius the pool was a real pleasure. The owner was super nice and the surronding beautiful. Travelling in the area takes forever due to crazy mountain roads. Don't bring your biggest car.... ##### Melanie A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Addy d. 9 Aug 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Huis met veel trappen. Het huis ligt in het dorp maar er zijn daar geen voorzieningen. Castelnuovo ligt op 15 min met de auto. ##### Addy d. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig P., United Kingdom 1 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### You need to book this !! The property is up in the hills with views down onto Castelnuovo. The village is quiet and quaint, and the property is right at the end, keep going when you get there, there’s a few twists and turns before you arrive. The pool area is beautiful and well maintained, plenty of sun beds and chairs to relax on. To the side of the property is parking for a few cars and a BBQ area, get there to catch the last bits of sun. The property itself is of a good size, consisting of a single room downstairs, handy for the less able, upstairs a further three rooms. Two with king size beds and a room with bunk beds. Bedding is supplied. Two shower rooms again one up and one down. The living room is comfortable with a large TV, we didn’t use this room much at all. Kitchen is well equipped and found it had plenty of staple items left over from previous guests. Alessandro who owns the property lives nearby and visited us twice, his English is limited but we got by with some clever google translate. A true gent and a pleasure to speak to, we found him very helpful and nothing was too much for him. The local area is beautiful, we didn’t see too much as the kids enjoyed the pool too much and so did we. Castelnuovo has a Conad Supermarket, very well stocked and had everything we needed. Go to Gallicano for a larger Conad and diesel is so much cheaper here, up to 20c per litre. Barga is well worth a visit, make sure you make the trip up to the Duomo Di S. Cristoforo, For some amazing views. We visited the end of August 2019. Thank you for a lovely stay and we would highly recommend booking. ##### Craig P. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann-Katrin S., Gothenburg, Sweden 15 Sept 2018 #### The perfect dream in Tuscany! Rustic countryside dream! We loved everything about this house. It feels genuine and the small village is really charming. Castelnouvo di Garfagnana is only 10 minutes away and is one of the best villages we have visited in Italy. The house is perfect for a big family and the pool is great. The view is amazining! We would recommend this place to everyone who want to have a perfect countryside vacation in Tuscany! ##### Ann-Katrin S. ### 8/10 Good #### Stefan A. 24 Aug 2018 #### Schöner Blick von Pool und Veranda über das Tal des Serchio Wir verbrachten im Sommer 2018 drei wunderschöne Wochen in dem Haus. Es liegt am Rande des kleinen Dorfes Garfagnella an einer steilen, schmalen Straße. Dahinter kommt nur noch der schöne und gepflegte Friedhof des Dorfes. Das Bauernhaus ist alt, aber innen und außen renoviert. Luxus braucht man nicht zu erwarten, die Dielen knarzen und die Wände sind dünn. Die Fenster sind klein, so bleibt es im Haus auch bei Sommerhitze erträglich. Auf der Veranda finden 6 bis 8 Personen gut Platz beim Essen, Spielen oder Lesen. Sie spendet Schatten und es geht immer ein leichter Luftzug. Die Pflanzen werden regelmäßig gewässert, Der Pool ist groß, Alessandro sieht regelmäßig nach dem rechten. Hier gibt es eine weitere Sitzgelegenheit. Um zur Veranda und zum Pool zu gelangen, muss man um das Haus herumgehen (der Hauseingang liegt zur Straße). Zwei Parkplätze sind vorhanden (reichen auch für drei Autos), Außerdem gibt es eine Schaukel und eine Tischtennisplatte, die wir im Juli wegen der Hitze leider nur selten nutzen konnten. Die Ausstattung ist einfach und zweckmäßig. Es ist alles da, bei acht Personen kommt man aber an Grenzen. Wir haben Messer nachgekauft, weil die einfach immer in Benutzung waren, also immer gleich den Geschirrspüler befüllen. Alles in allem ein schönes Haus, den besonderen Reiz macht die Lage mit dem wunderschönen Blick über das Tal. ##### Stefan A. Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Christin H. 17 Jul 2017 #### Lovely stay, but ... We had a fantastic time in Gragnanella, the house is cosy with a lot of space and the views are amazing. The garden and the pool, all good! But, we did find some things unconvenient, little things, easy to do something about. For example, there were only one oven mitten, but only pots with two handles(gets hot on a gas stove), and there were no dish towel, and no proper knife for vegetables and such (luckily, we had brought all three). Also, forks were \_exactly\_ eight, knives and spoons a few more. Only two wine glasses, one with damaged foot. And no pasta fork (???) On the more serious side was that one of the beds were unmade (that it didn't \_get\_ made is somewhat on us, because we didn't bother to tell), we did not get the promised weekly cleaning, and Allessandro one day filled up the pool so much that the skimmers didn't filtrate, so the pool was full of insects and we couldn't use it for one day. (He seemes rather busy. No english! But very friendly.) Also, when we arrived there was only two, almost empty, toilet rolls (for eight people!) and no dishwasher tablets. I don't know if this should be bought by the guests, but it seems a bit strange. Bring your own salt and pepper, oil and other spices, none of this was in the house. Oh, and the towels were teeny tiny, so bring towels for showering. The info did say no pool towels, but I translated that to "do not use house towels for swimming", not that there would only be tiny towels :-) Do NOT buy botteled water! Behind the church there is a spring with delicious water, bring a water container and save the planet :-) ##### Christin H. Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jenny h. 17 Jun 2017 #### Authentic Italian house in stunning setting The most outstanding thing about this property has to be the amazing expansive view over Garfagnana, and the beautiful area that surrounds it. The pool was clean and well maintained, overlooking a productive plot, that twinkled with fireflies at night. The house was authentic, and spacious, we especially loved the ancient door and key! The tiny village with its church's s bell tower was quiet and interesting to look around, though there is little there. Allesandro was welcoming and helpful, providing us with extra towels for the pool when requested, allowing us to stay an extra few hours on the day we left, and giving us homemade wine and cherries from the trees. Off the beaten track, yet close to Castlenouvo di Garfagnana for restaurants and shops , a beautiful town. Highly recommended ##### jenny h. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sue D., Dudley 12 Sept 2016 #### Beautiful property with stunning veiws Beautiful cottage,with stunning views very tranquil in a small village but only 2 miles away from the town of Castle Nuvo with plenary of bars and restaurants but it still has a real community feel.I cannot fault this property or the area it's absolutely fabulous. ##### Sue D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lena D. 8 Jul 2016 #### Better than the picture showed!!! Large villa with lots of space. Big kitchen that had everything you needed. Lovely views, fresh air, big clean pool. Countrydream ##### Lena D. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rolandas K., Lithuania 19 Oct 2015 #### Cosy house with perfect views! We were staying two families. The house is very cosy, it was enough space for our group of 6 persons. We could find everything we needed in villa. Amazing views to the mountains. Nice small Tuscan village with very friendly community. We had an intensive program of travelling by car, so it was extremely nice to enjoy evening swim in a big pool. Our host Alessandro was very attentive (thank you very much for help with our dinner in restaurant in Castelnuovo). We also were suggested a large plate of fresh figs and vegetables from the garden. Would recommend this property for people who would like to enjoy calm stay as well as those who would like to have a comfortable base for visiting Northern Tuscany. We travel a lot, and with our friends nominated this place as one of our best we have stayed in summer. ##### Rolandas K. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeffrey S., Vaerlose, Denmark 20 Sept 2015 #### Great place for a relaxing Italian holiday Nice stone villa with ample space for our large family (6 people). Great view of the surrounding hills and mountains, and a nice pool. The village is quite small, which means you have to drive a few km to shop, but on the other hand it's very quiet and peaceful. ##### Jeffrey S. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Fraser M. 19 Sept 2015 #### Gragnanella- August 2015 Lovely rustic Italian villa set in the hills above market town. It is quiet location within a village with no local amenities, so driving to the market town (10 mins) necessary for anything. Lovely pool and house. We found it well equipped, bar a few more easy chairs in the lounge. Very friendly and helpful owner. One thing to note, access to the pool is via front door around the property. ##### Fraser M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophia S. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Sophia S. 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