Title: Le Lunghe is a restored cottage in beautiful Tuscany 5 mins. walk to restaurant 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 # Le Lunghe is a restored cottage in beautiful Tuscany 5 mins. walk to restaurant ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27330000/27320400/27320365/c28a5df2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27330000/27320400/27320365/3cc1d37f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27330000/27320400/27320365/9ba28790.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27330000/27320400/27320365/01ba676c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27330000/27320400/27320365/cf74b127.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Perched in the picturesque Garfagnana region of Northern Tuscany, Le Lunghe is a haven for those seeking peace and solitude. Unwind by the 3.5m diameter pool or dine al fresco on the shaded eating area with breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4100 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Fireplace - Pool - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Le Lunghe is a restored cottage in beautiful Tuscany 5 mins. walk to restaurant Situated on the side of a hill and surrounded by forests and mountains, Le Lunghe offers the perfect retreat for couples or small families seeking tranquillity and the beauty of the countryside. The cottage is set within a mature, well-maintained garden, cared for by the friendly owner, Giancarlo. At the side of the two-bedroom cottage, a lovely covered veranda provides stunning views over the Serchio Valley and the surrounding hills, offering an ideal spot to relax. The front of the house faces the village, just a few minutes' walk away, as well as the impressive Apuan Mountain range. For outdoor enthusiasts, Le Lunghe is perfectly situated near various hiking routes, making it an ideal location for hillwalkers. During the summer months, the local village hosts two vibrant festivals. The Medieval Festival features a historical re-enactment and additionally, the Food and Wine Tour to the Rocca di Sassi, showcasing the area's culinary and cultural heritage, is a highlight for visitors. On the lawn, a 3.5-meter diameter, 90cm deep lightweight swimming pool offers a refreshing place to cool off, while a paved terrace and shaded dining area complete the outdoor space. The cottage has been carefully restored and extended to preserve its charm. The ground floor features a fully equipped dining kitchen made from reclaimed chestnut wood, complete with an original stone fireplace and wood-burning stove. The living room offers a comfortable sofa, TV, stereo, and a selection of books, and leads out to the covered veranda. A large bathroom with a shower and washing machine completes this level. Upstairs, there are two double bedrooms: one with a double bed and the other with twin beds or a double, providing flexibility for guests. Le Lunghe’s serene setting is perfect for those seeking peace and solitude, yet it is just a few minutes' walk to the medieval village of Sassi, where you'll find an excellent restaurant and a small shop. A newly completed road allows for easy access to the nearby market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, now only a 10-minute drive away. Castelnuovo offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, bars, shops, and a vibrant weekly market. The town is also home to a train station providing convenient links to Lucca and beyond. By car, you can reach Lucca in 50 minutes, Pisa and its airport in 1.5 hours, Florence in 2 hours, and the stunning coastal villages of Cinque Terre in 2.5 hours. For a beach day, the nearest sandy shore is just over an hour away. Layout: Ground Floor: • Kitchen/Dining Room: Wooden table for 4, fireplace, fully equipped kitchen • Living Room: Large sofa, TV, stereo, books • Bathroom: Toilet, sink, shower, bidet First Floor: • Bedroom 1: Double bed, chest of drawers • Bedroom 2: Two single beds, wardrobe Additional Information: • Pool available from May to October (dates negotiable) • Heating charged as extra (wood-burning stove provides ample heat) • Parking for 2 cars at the cottage • The road to the cottage is a dirt track and should be driven slowly; many guests prefer to park in the village and walk to the house. Giancarlo is happy to assist with shopping or luggage transport using his car. Le Lunghe offers a perfect combination of rustic charm, modern comfort, cultural activities, and an idyllic location for a peaceful holiday in Tuscany. "Friends of Tuscany" 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Massage - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre ### Things to do - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks 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 - Garden - Unit size: 100 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### 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 ### Rules Heating is charged as extra Tourist tax due to the owner Any damage to a property or its belongings must be replaced or the cash amount given to the owner ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## 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 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 Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property 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 recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Beautifully Restored Cottage Restaurant Molazzana Beautifully Restored Restaurant Molazzana Lunghe is Restored Beautiful Tuscany 5 Mins. Walk Restaurant Beautifully Restored Cottage Near Restaurant ## 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%7C44.08575%2C10.39866&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=OZtdYHX_G0U27c38GvfkCp43G7U=) Molazzana, Toscana #### What's nearby - Isola Santa Lake - 9 min drive - 4.7 miles - Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 18 min drive - 6.6 miles - Pania della Croce Mountain - 20 min drive - 5.1 miles - Grotta del Vento - 24 min drive - 8.6 miles - Forte dei Marmi Beach - 49 min drive - 26.5 miles #### Getting around - Camporgiano Station - 17 min drive - Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 94 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Rocca - ‬8 min drive - ‪Grind House - ‬7 min drive - ‪L'Aia di Piero - ‬7 min drive - ‪In Gelateria - ‬7 min drive - ‪Bar Aurora - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Le Lunghe is a restored cottage in beautiful Tuscany 5 mins. walk to restaurant have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Le Lunghe is a restored cottage in beautiful Tuscany 5 mins. walk to restaurant pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Le Lunghe is a restored cottage in beautiful Tuscany 5 mins. walk to restaurant? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Le Lunghe is a restored cottage in beautiful Tuscany 5 mins. walk to restaurant? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Le Lunghe is a restored cottage in beautiful Tuscany 5 mins. walk to restaurant located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ariostesca Castle, Duomo and Archaeological Museum. Pania della Croce Mountain and Isola Santa Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Le Lunghe is a restored cottage in beautiful Tuscany 5 mins. walk to restaurant 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) 10 - Excellent 32 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thea W. 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice cottage A really peaceful place ##### Thea W. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kilian K. 12 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Holyday :) Giancarlo is a very gentle host. Very nice house with a good view on the valley. Very recommendable :) ##### Kilian K. Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny Y. 18 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning views Charming host and cottage in a stunning location. Our host was warm and welcoming and very kind and helpful. The property managers were helpful and was a lovely base to do day trips from. We visited Pisa and Florence within our 1 week stay. ##### Jenny Y. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### MARK C. 25 Jun 2018 #### great property stunning location facilities just perfect. The owner Giancarlo was great The driveway to the house is steep and narrow which wasnt a real problem but one section is in a very poor state of repair with steel reinforcing rods sticking up with a great risk of tyre damage ##### MARK C. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Familie C. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Relaxing Very nice. House was simple but charming. Could be a bit cleaner. Last 400 meter road is hard to drive. Garden is fantastic. Three terraces so alwas sun or shadow. View is amazing. Owner is very friendly but speaks only italian. Go there to Relax. ##### Familie C. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### W. W. 17 Oct 2017 #### Silence A wonderful place to rest and enjoy the villages and place nearby. The livingroom maybe a little more extra equipped with two armchairs and a little table. Furthermore it was excellent. The bed and the shower ( nice hot ). The steep road to the house was a challenge but to do. The kitchen is fully equipped. There was even a washing machine. We will come certainly a next time. Hanny Baris and Slawa ##### W. W. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### El Lunghe Wonderful, peaceful location, although an interesting drive to and from the property! The house was also very atmospheric with a range of tables with fantastic views of the Garfagnana to eat at and an outdoor barbecue which we made much use of. The restaurant in the nearby village of Sassi (Il Totto) is easily walkable and does one of the most authentic Italian three or four course dining experiences you could wish for. We almost literally rolled back down the hill afterwards. The star turn however is Giancarlo, both for the breakast pastries he generously provided for us and his willingness to drive our luggage up to the road at the end of the week when I was unwilling to risk doing so in the hire car. ##### David G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katherine M. 4 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful place Le Lunghe beat all imaginable expectations: the house is wonderfully functional with dishwasher, washer and dryer and everything else you would need for a perfect stay. I can't even begin to describe the view from the property, it's simply amazing and we had it all to ourselves. The peace and quiet of the area was beyond expectation, we spent a whole month there and couldn't be happier. Giancarlo not only checked in on us to make sure everything was perfect, he became our family in that short time. We will miss Le Lunghe and Giancarlo dearly and will be back next year! Thank you!!! ##### Katherine M. Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evelien v. 4 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Gered door onze huisbaas Giancarlo Via Friends of Tuscany en VRBO hadden we dit huisje gehuurd. Het ligt in de buurt van een heel klein dorpje midden in de bergen. Het adres wat we van Molly doorkregen was Le Vigne en de rest van het adres. Bij Le Vigne aangekomen na eerst stuiterend met de auto van een super steil paadje de berg af, wisten de twee Italiaanse vrouwen niet wat we bij hen zochten. Terug naar boven gekropen met de auto. Verschillende paadjes geprobeerd, bij een huisje een eindje verderop gekeken of er iemand thuis was… niets. Ondertussen twee uur later aan de kant van de weg overlegd.. wat te doen. Friends of Tuscany waren telefonisch niet meer te bereiken. Toen… kwam er een man aanlopen, hij zei mijn naam. De huisbaas! Hij was ons aan het zoeken ! Dus ja, graag de volgende keer graag: Le Lunge in het adres! ##### Evelien v. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marco N. 30 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Uno spettacolo "Le Lunghe" è un posto magico dove tranquillità e natura hanno il sopravvento, Giancarlo che gestisce la proprietà è una persona sempre disponibile e cordialissima!! ##### Marco N. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Henri M., Nederland 21 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mooie rustige locatie Goed verblijf gehad. Wel wat problemen met tv en warm water. Was snel verholpen. Het pad naar het huisje was “avontuurlijk “. Na een aantal keer begon het te wennen. De gastheer was attent, jammer dat hij alleen Italiaans sprak en wij niet. Google gaf uitkomst. ##### Henri M. Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021 ### 6/10 Okay #### Barbara D. 1 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Disliked: Location #### Sehr naturnah Das Haus ist gut ausgestattet und größtenteils recht sauber. Der Vermieter spricht nur italienisch, ist aber sehr freundlich und bemüht. Schaut regelmäßig vorbei, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Für große Naturliebhaber ist es toll: Im Garten kann man auch schon mal Rehe beobachten. Gleichzeitig sollte man keine Angst vor Skorpionen im Haus und Wespennestern unter dem Terrassentisch haben. Eben sehr naturnah. Dementsprechend ist der Pool nicht immer gut nutzbar. Zu bestimmten Tageszeiten sind so viele Bremsen und Wespen unterwegs, dass man den Pool kaum genießen kann. Bis zum Strand in Viareggio benötigt man ca. 1,5 Stunden. Ebenso nach Pisa. Die ersten 20 bis 30 Minuten fährt man dabei durchgehend Serpentinen. Die Zufahrtsstraße zum Haus ist die größte Herausforderung. Ohne Allradantrieb durchaus problematisch. Es handelt sich um eine steile, enge Schotterstraße, die bei leichtem Regen kaum zu bewältigen ist. Wir sind mit einem kaputten Reifen davon gekommen. ##### Barbara D. Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marieluise B. 22 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wunderschönes Haus in der Einsamkeit Einsam, sauber, wunderschöne Aussicht ##### Marieluise B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Philip S., Stuttgart 17 Aug 2021 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Entspannter Urlaub Der Weg zum Haus ist ein kleines Abenteuer da er über ein sehr steilen und schmalen Waldweg führt. Dafür liegt das Haus wunderbar abseits, perfekt zum entspannen und Ruhe genießen in sehr schöner Lage. Der Pool ist perfekt zum abkühlen. Trotz Sprachunterschiede wurden wir sehr freundlichen Empfangen und fühlten uns willkommen. Die Abwicklung lief über eine Agentur in Schottland, die Mitarbeiterinnen waren sehr freundlich und haben sehr umfangreiche Informationsmaterial zu geschickt. Kurz ein schöner entspannter Urlaub! ##### Philip S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Noé B. 23 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Parfait Endroit très calme et vue magnifique. Idéal pour se reposer et se ressourcer. Giancarlo est très gentil et prêt à vous aider :) ##### Noé B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### NICOLAI P. 20 Oct 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relax assoluto Quest'anno cercavamo un posticino tranquillo e isolato, perché avevamo bisogno di riposare. La casina di Giancarlo ha soddisfatto in pieno le nostre aspettative. I punti di forza sono, il panorama, il silenzio, lo splendido giardino, la pulizia, e il letto: mai dormito meglio in vacanza. Un solo punto debole: la strada. Noi siamo stati sfortunati perché ha piovuto molto e ha reso la strada, già non tanto bella, particolarmente difficile da ripercorrere per uscire. Comunque una splendida vacanza, e Giancarlo una persona molto disponibile. ##### NICOLAI P. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christian B. 30 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Super Location Es hat uns unglaublich gut gefallen! :-) ##### Christian B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Torsten B. 19 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Erholsamer Urlaub Wir wurden sehr freundlich empfangen. Trotz der sprachlichen Schwierigkeiten konnten wir uns verständigen. Wir haben den Urlaub sehr genossen und wir alle haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt. Die Kinder konnten bedenkenlos spielen,toben und den Pool genießen. ##### Torsten B. ### 8/10 Good #### Cyrille D., Lausanne 22 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Un agréable séjour dans un cadre verdoyant Nous avons passé un agréable séjour en compagnie de nos deux jeunes enfants dans cette jolie petite maison perchée sur la montagne. La maison est simple, propre et confortable. Le petit jardin, les différentes tables/chaises et la vue invitent a la détente et la petite piscine est parfaite pour se rafraîchir. Le gentil propriétaire habite la maison voisine et vient régulièrement voir si tout va bien. La communication est cependant restée très limitée car il ne parle qu’italien. Nous avons ainsi été un peu frustré au début du séjour de ne pas avoir une présentation rapide des équipements de la maison et des bases (poubelles, chemins d’accès..) que nous avons du découvrir par nous-mêmes. Peut-être que cela pourrait être ajouté dans le guide envoyé par Friends Tuscany par ailleurs très complet sur les choses à faire dans les environs ? Il nous semble que deux points pourraient être clairement améliorés : -Mentionnée dans de nombreux commentaires précédents depuis plusieurs années : la route d’accès à la maison. Celle-ci devrait VRAIMENT faire l’objet de travaux prochainement car actuellement des tiges de fer (servant a maintenir le béton) sortent du sol a plusieurs endroits sur 50 mètres. L’étroitesse et la pente du chemin fait qu’il est impossible de les éviter. Même en faisant très attention nous avons éraflé l’un de nos pneus au moment du départ… Il existe évidemment l’option de se garer au village mais avec des jeunes enfants, le fait de marcher 15 minutes a travers les champs et les bois avec tous les bagages (Et surtout la nuit) n’est pas envisageable. -après le depart de chaque vacancier, il faudrait que l’agence ou le propriétaire puisse vérifier le matériel à disposition: (quelques objets en partie cassés: aspirateur, chaise de jardin, plat en plastique...) et le kit de cuisine de base (il ne restait ni sel, ni huile d’olive, ni thé ou café, pratique quand on arrive et qu’on ne connait pas encore la cafetière à disposition). Malgré ces deux points, cette maison reste idéale pour passer une bonne semaine au calme dans un endroit magnifique ! ##### Cyrille D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle M. 3 Aug 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### erholsame Tage zu zweit Wir haben eine Woche im Ferienhaus von Giancarlo verbracht. Das Haus war praktisch eingerichtet und die Lage wunderschön! Unser Auto war nicht geeignet für das letzte Stück Strasse, deshalb hat uns Giancarlo abgeholt und am Abreisetag auch wieder zu unserem Auto gebracht. Giancarlo war sehr zuvorkommend und hilfsbereit. Obwohl wir kein Italienisch sprechen konnten wir uns einigermassen verständigen. Wir haben die Tage sehr genossen und uns gut erholt. ##### Michelle M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric W. 3 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I could look at the amazing views forever. We chose the property with a wish list in mind: Scenery, tranquility, food, and wine. And we got it all, in spades. We had most meals under the rustic lean-to because we could look at the hills and mountains to the west, north and east. The garden is beautifully kept. There were trees with apples, pears, figs, olives and Giancarlo has a tomato vine which he encouraged us to pick. I mean, we are talking real, big, funny-shaped proper tomatoes. Delicious. As if that wasn't enough there were large rosemary bushes that went on the chicken on the BBQ and a sage that found its way into the vitello escallops we fried. Marsala wine at under 5 euros a bottle made it for an amateur's saltimbocca. Giancarlo, the host who lives next door (I use the term next door loosely) is a great fellow. Often checked to see we were ok but not in the least intrusive. The house is a restored farmhouse and all the plumbing, electrics, water, gas etc is bang up to date. TV is good and the wi-fi is excellent Shopping is easy in the huge Conad supermarket down the hill in Gallicano. The local restaurant, Il Totto, we went to four times in the week. They don't run a menu, just what they have fresh on the day. I had the best ever sliced steak in oil and balsamic sauce and we still savour the home-made ravioli with spinach and ricotta. The track down to the house is interesting but totally do-able. Our hire car, a humble 1.2litre Lancia which I dubbed "entrail-free" (gutless) made it up and down every day. In many ways this review doesn't do justice to the property. That's because it is so hard to describe serenity and mountain views. We were totally smitten by the variety of wildlife: goats, deer, friendly lizards, butterflies. In the evenings we liked to hear the owls call to each other and the sound of crickets after the sun went down. ##### Eric W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen M. 7 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic but remote so get organised with provisions!! A lovely place , be prepared to walk a lot which for us was brilliant! Thank you. ##### Helen M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sebastian R. 10 Jun 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Im Einklang mit der Natur Ein wirklich schönes Haus, welches wunderschön gelegen ist. Wenn man Ruhe und Entspannung sucht ist man hier genau richtig. Die Aussicht auf die umliegenden Natur und die Berge sind überragend. Im nahe gelegenen Dorf Sassi lässt sich besonders das Restaurant Il Totto erwähnen, bei welchem man absolut authentisch essen gehen kann. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt und wären gerne noch geblieben. Auch der Eigentümer Giancarlo ist ein äußerst herzliche Gastgeber. ##### Sebastian R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nadja S. 3 May 2019 #### Traumhafte Lage! Schönes, einfaches Haus im Landhaus-Stil mit traumhafter Aussicht und abgeschiedener Lage. Und dabei das Restaurant nur fußläufig entfernt! ##### Nadja S. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nick G. 13 Feb 2019 #### Interior needs updating and a good clean value for money totally over priced Nicely isolated very quiet. Nice views the track to the villa is very daunting and needs attention ok in 4x4 but anything else is a struggle if any problems English speaking woman not to helpful. Needs outside rubbish bin as have to take rubbish up to village 15 min walk or drive on daunting track house needs a good clean top to bottom cobwebs dead spiders dirty cooker and plenty of dust lamp shades filthy furniture fit for bonfire. It could be very nice. Sort it out home and away totally overpriced ##### Nick G. 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