Title: Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=603155&destination=Massarosa%2C+Tuscany%2C+Italy&selected=32477721&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland Travelers explore Tuscany's countryside on foot or by bike, surrounded by natural beauty that creates the perfect setting for unwinding ## Photo gallery for Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland ![Outdoor pool - Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland (Massarosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32480000/32477800/32477721/3a01bb84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland (Massarosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32480000/32477800/32477721/9eb95777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland (Massarosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32480000/32477800/32477721/e70022bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland (Massarosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32480000/32477800/32477721/7e580d89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland (Massarosa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32480000/32477800/32477721/9d5fceae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies La Stalla Giardino sits on 20 secluded acres that capture traditional Tuscan country life. The farm stay features air-conditioned bedrooms, underfloor heating, and an open fireplace. Guests can wander through gardens and olive groves or swim in the spacious 12m x 6m pool. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning - Parking available - Laundry room - Kitchen ## Check prices for these days [Tonight ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=32477721&PinnedHotelID=32477721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-31&endDate=2026-04-01&selected=32477721&PinnedHotelID=32477721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Tomorrow ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=32477721&PinnedHotelID=32477721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-01&endDate=2026-04-02&selected=32477721&PinnedHotelID=32477721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [This weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=32477721&PinnedHotelID=32477721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-03&endDate=2026-04-05&selected=32477721&PinnedHotelID=32477721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Next weekend ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=32477721&PinnedHotelID=32477721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-10&endDate=2026-04-12&selected=32477721&PinnedHotelID=32477721&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Room options ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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Active travellers can enjoy amenities, such as boating and cycling, at this farm stay. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks such as: - An outdoor pool - A bike on-site, outdoor furniture and smoke-free property - A video library, books and games - Beach towels and barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland include perks, such as private pools and fireplaces, as well as amenities, such as air conditioning and dining tables. 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Boat - Books - Games - Outdoor pool - Stereo - Video library ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Guest services - Housekeeping on request ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - Beach loungers - Beach towels - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Spa - Massage ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - DVD player - Private pool - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Food and drink - Blender - Chef service - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dining table - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Dryer - Fireplace - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Living room ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 10:30 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules An annex is available for an extra 2 adults at a cost of £100 per night. The annex is fully equipped and is 10 Mts from the main house. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Guests are always responsible for their children ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock 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 Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property Property Registration Number IT046018C29A38ZLRU ### 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 Stunning Traditional Tuscan Country House Versilia sea Views Stunning Traditional Tuscan Country Versilia sea Views Massarosa Stunning Traditional Tuscan Country Versilia sea Views Stunning Traditional Tuscan Country House Versilia sea Views Stunning Traditional Tuscan Country Versilia sea Views Massarosa Stunning Traditional Tuscan Country House Versilia sea Views Stunning Traditional Tuscan Country Versilia sea Views Massarosa Stunning Traditional Tuscan Country Versilia sea Views ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland have a pool? ### Is Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland? ### What time is check-in at Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland? ### What time is check-out at Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland? ### Where is Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland Reviews 9.8 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Staff & service ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 41 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mikael K. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy From start to end the stay was absolutely fantastic. Giusy & Martin are the perfect hosts. They have created a little paradise on earth. The place and surroundings are so beautiful and the place itself clean, nice and well functioning. Combined with the helpful and friendly hospitality from Giusy & Martin we had the perfect stay we will always remember with joy. Also many lovely places to visit by car ##### Mikael K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris P. 9 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place and people (animals) For us the first time in Italy, after many years in the south of france. It was a very pleasent stay!! A beautiful house and Martin & Giusy are very friendly and helpfull!! ##### Chris P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katja L. 29 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just perfect! Lovely place and very kind owners! We enjoyed every minute in the old but beautiful renovated house and on the nice pool. Martin gave us some good suggestions for having dinner and the best beach place. Thanks Martin and Guisy ##### Katja L. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tobias K. 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place in Tuscany We spent one week here and enjoyed every single moment. The view is fantastic, the pool really large, the garden is great etc. If you want to spend your vacation in Tuscany close to Lucca, Pisa and the coastline (by avoiding all the crowded places like Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta etc.) this is the place to go! ##### Tobias K. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Max G. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay in a lovely place We enjoyed our stay at Martin‘s and Giusy‘s little paradise. The kids loved the spacious and warm pool as well as playing with the dogs. The alpacas were a bit shy. The house is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need (even a piano!). Martin and Giusy are very kind and helpful hosts, who provided very useful recommenations. The area is full of nice sites to visit and explore. Plenty of good quality restaurants are to be found within 15 to 30 minutes distance by car. All in all a 5/5 experience. Thank you for a wonderful time. We‘d love to come back! ##### Max G. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### David W. 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a beautiful house in a stunning and peaceful setting! The property is absolutely lovely and the hosts Martin and Giusy couldn’t have been more welcoming. The location feels very secluded but the town is only a 10 minute walk away and Viareggio is only 20 minutes by car. The kids really enjoyed seeing the alpacas and exploring the grounds and loved the pool. We had an amazing stay and really hope to return. ##### David W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claudia S. 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We truly felt at home here – the house and the entire property are a real oasis of peace and relaxation. By car we needed only 5 minutes to the town near by and 15 min to Lucca or to the beach at Viareggio.The two hosts are fantastic – warm, welcoming, and full of helpful information and great tips that made our stay even more enjoyable.Our children were absolutely thrilled – especially with the pool and, of course, the animals. ##### Claudia S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniel J. 4 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot for family holiday We found this the perfect spot for a weeks family holiday. The garden and views are stunning, the house impeccably decorated. It's also very well placed for day trips to wonderful nearby towns. ##### Daniel J. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Clare N. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful villa in a wonderful location Had the most relaxing and enjoyable stay. The villa is furnished to an exceptionally high standard with the most beautiful pool and views, yet not too far from the town and everything you could need. Our hosts couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful. Lots to do in the area so the perfect base for sight-seeing. We plan to return! ##### Clare N. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### PM H. 23 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good Nice place Nice couple Martin and Giusi Only comment: their dogs barking when they were not at home ,minor detail ##### PM H. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian K. 1 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful We had a wonderful vacation here. The house is beautifully situated, has a beautiful, very well-kept garden and is exceptionally clean. Giusy and Martin were very pleasant hosts, they were always present if we had any questions, but otherwise they always stayed discreetly in the background. Our children had a lot of fun with the animals and of course with the great pool. The location of the house is also suitable for excursions, we were in Lucca and on the beaches of Viareggio. We are looking forward to our next visit! ##### Christian K. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Morten Boe J. 1 Aug 2018 #### Fantastic - highly recommended Family of four - two kids age 6 and 8\. We stayed for two weeks. Great house. Nice bedrooms with a/c. Well-equipped kitchen. Very cosy living room. Nice patio. Pool was superb and a favorite with the kids. Beautiful surroundings and views of mountains and ocean. Very easy distance to small beautiful villages (not touristy) and the well-known Lucca and Pisa. It makes for a fantastic vacation spot and we highly recommend it. ##### Morten Boe J. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fausto A. 29 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Simply wow - the place to be to relax ! A wonderful prestige villa (typical Tuscany style house) with a big pool in a huge Mediterranean garden surrounded by grapevines and olive trees. The house is simply fantastic; spacious rooms, well equipped, great taste furnished and with a nice patio. A nice place to relax and to enjoy the quietness, only few minutes from Viareggio. We felt very much at home here and we definitely miss the company of the cats, the dogs and the alpacas :-)) Vi ringraziamo tanto Martin e Giusy for the great hospitality - you were great hosts and made our stay unforgettable! Ci vediamo, un saluto Fausto & Patricia ##### Fausto A. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon G. 18 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise! My husband, 13 yo son, 11 yo daughter and I based ourselves at this amazing property for 3 glorious weeks. From this location we were able to do day trips to many different cities in the region - Lucca, Pisa, Siena, San Gimigano, Florence, Cinque Terre, etc. It was a great way to visit the area while being able to return to the peace and quite of our own oasis and jump in the pool. Our kids logged many hours in the pool. The property and accommodations are absolutely gorgeous and everything is very clean and updated. Martin and Guisy were delightful hosts and were helpful with recommendations and suggestions. We had a great time talking with them and getting to know them. It was a truly magical vacation for us and I hope we can return one day. ##### Shannon G. Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022 Archival ### 6/10 Okay #### mark p. 31 Aug 2015 #### Great location and a fabulous pool This villa is finished to a high standard and is well equipped. The owner will request a 500 euro deposit on arrival. All rooms are of a good size and the two bedrooms both have a/c which was badly needed. The pool is fantastic, large size with a sloped entry making it ideal for young children and situated within good sized gardens. This was our first time in a villa with owners on site. This was fine other than when they went out of an evening their two dogs barked incessantly which disturbed some of our evenings. We all suffered from mosquito bites sitting out in the evening, so take plenty of repellent and bite cream! The villa is ideally located 40mins drive from Pisa and is close to both the beaches and points of interest such as a Florence. ##### mark p. Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fabrizio C. 4 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderfull - Vacation for the soul Stunning!! When we first arrived to Giusy's and Martin's house, it took our breath away. Everything was just lovely. An open and quite surrounding in the middle of nature with a spectacular view. A pool just waiting that someone jumps in. A house with more than enough space for 2 grown-ups and 2 kids which offers everything you need for a good stay. 2 owners that help you in every possible way - to make your stay enjoyable, but also beeing very discreet - to give you your privacy you need. The house is located away from the noise and crowds of the city but near to everything you will need. Viareggio is just a 15 min drive and get to Lucca and Pisa it will take you just 25 min. Even in Florence is 1 hour drive. So a good base to explore Tuscany. It was really a lovely place for all of us and we wanted to stay longer. Thanks to our hosts Giusy and Martin for a wonderfull vacation. And by the way, the kids miss Milo and Peggy. ##### Fabrizio C. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020 Archival ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vicki M. 7 Sept 2015 #### Wonderful house with great outdoor space We have just returned from a fabulous holiday in Tuscany at Il Giardino. The house is just beautiful, much bigger internally than it appears in the photos and the outdoor space is brilliant for children - a big grassy area where they could play, fantastic pool and Martin is happy for you to wander around the rest of the grounds. It's so peaceful and we really enjoyed the terrace too - it was lovely to sit there admiring the views and listening to the chimes of the bell tower on the hillside above. The house is well equipped, immaculately clean and full of beautiful pieces that the owners have collected on their travels. Martin's house is very close, but he didn't intrude at all, yet was always on hand and approachable if needed to give advice and recommendations and he was very interesting to talk to having led a very colourful life! The house is well placed to visit lots of places - Cinque Terre, the Garfagnana, the coast, Pisa, Lucca and Florence. Our boys loved Martin's dogs who were very well behaved and didn't venture into our part of the garden unless invited by the children. All in all we had a wonderful time (despite the mosquitoes) and can't wait to return, in fact we're worried about raving too much in case someone else wants the same week as us! ##### Vicki M. Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Jack B. 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication #### Property in the hills The best part about the property is the outdoor area - which is superb. A secluded area with a lovely pool and surrounded by greenery up in the hills. The owners were inviting - they live behind the rental property although largely did their best to give us complete privacy. The main downside for us was that the downstairs inside area (lounge and kitchen) was hot (and had no air conditioning) - for a property of this price, that should be rectified quickly as it’s inevitable that there will be hot days (over the course of summer) when it’s not possible to be outside all day. To be fair, the upstairs bedrooms do have AC (although we did not want to shelter in the bedrooms). We were unfortunate that for 2 days there was a nearby wildfire. It was, we were told, 5 miles or so away although we did have quite a long time where the air was so smoky that it materially affected our breathing. In the end we told the owners that we were (for health reasons and because we had been confined indoors) leaving two days early as the smoke was still awful in the morning. We asked the owner if, as a goodwill gesture, they would refund at least one night of the week’s accommodation (as we only stayed 5 days out of seven; and two of those days were under smoke filled conditions - as our photos evidence) - we were surprised that the owner would not entertain any refund at all!! All in all we came away disappointed that we had stayed at the property as the owners didn’t seem to overly care that we had a much affected stay (or at least that the owners prioritised keeping the rent that we paid for seven days, even though we only stayed five days). We acknowledge that the wildfire was not of the owners making (of course), although we felt they could have better recognised that it completely pulled our vacation apart (to have two smoke/stress filled days before we then left two days before the booking officially ended). Note: We did, out of courtesy, forewarn the owners that we would raise this in our review. On a different note (and picking up on earlier reviews): An earlier review noted that the owners have 2 large dogs. This is correct although we noted to the owners that our daughter is scared of dogs and, as a result, the owners completely kept the dogs away (so I don’t think the presence of the dogs should put future visitors off). Another reviewer noted the presence of mosquitoes. There were some mosquitoes, although not a big issue. ##### Jack B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ursula 31 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Traumhaus mit eigenem Pool in wunderschöner Abgeschiedenheit. Die Hausbesitzer waren extrem gastfreundlich und hilfsbereit. ##### Ursula Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc V. 23 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wie im Paradies... Was für eine Oase der Ruhe und Erholung in bester Lage zu Lucca, Pisa und auch Florenz. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt und unsere Gastgeber haben mit Ihren Empfehlungen und Insider-Tipps wirklich zum perfekten Urlaub beigetragen. Noch einmal unseren herzlichsten Dank. ##### Marc V. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steffen N. 6 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful gem in lovely Tuscany This estate is absolutely amazing. Situated on a hill over the small town Stavia the location of the property is pretty unique. The old house has been renovated with a lot of effort and passion . We found everything as described and expected. Bedrooms, kitchen and bathrooms were all fine. But the USP of this property for us was the huge and nice garden and the big and clean pool. We enjoyed our time in the garden with this unbelievable views and no disturbance at all. Martin and Guisy have been the best hosts you can imagine. Respecting the privacy of the holiday, but always there with tipps and support when needed. If you ever want to leave this property, Lucca and Viareggio are close by, and also Pisa and Florence can be visited easily. For us it was the ideal spot to visit Tuscany. ##### Steffen N. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florian M. 24 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tolles Anwesen Etwas Abseits gelegenes, tolles Quartier, das von den den Eigentümern liebevoll gepflegt wird. Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet. ##### Florian M. Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Florian M. 6 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Alles hervorragend Es war alles wunderbar. Das Haus ist super. Pool und Garten ein Traum. Es gibt viele Orte und Plätze in der Umgebung, die sehenswert sind. Giusy und Martin sind perfekte Gastgeber - stets freundlich und hilfsbereit. ##### Florian M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia S. 12 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Traumhaft schön Sehr schöne Lage und traumhafte Anlage. Nette Vermieter! Vielen Dank , wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt ❤️❤️❤️ ##### Julia S. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annika W. 26 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice stay We had such a nice stay! The house, the view, the swimming pool, the chickens, the alpacas, the pets and not to forget the great hosts Martin & Giusy, made our stay perfetto. Our little boy of 3.5 years old enjoyed it big time as well. His favourite? The dogs Peggy and Juno ;-) The place is nearby Pisa and Lucca, and also beaches and restaurants are within driving distance. In the small town there is a nice snackbar/pizzeria where you can sit and eat. There is also a nice take-away pizzeria. In short, a very nice holiday in a very nice house :-) ##### Annika W. Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2021 ---