Set amidst the picturesque Garfagnana, Giammengo is a beautifully restored stone property that offers an idyllic retreat. With its inviting pool and outdoor relaxing area, you can unwind in style while taking in the village and mountain views.
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Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful village house, pool. Walk to restaurant. WIFI. Flexible changeover.
Giammengo is a beautifully restored romantic stone property, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in the cottage, with a further 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom set across the little courtyard 10M from the house. There is a gorgeous pool and outdoor relaxing area.
Set in the depths of the Garfagnana, an hour or so North of Lucca, in a small village with a population of circa 300. There are village and mountain views. This house really is a treat!
Unusually for this area, one can walk to a pizzeria/restaurant (less than a 5 min walk) where one can dine al fresco on the terrace and take in the view, as well as a basic shop/bar, gelateria and butchers. For other facilities the local market town is less than a 10 minute drive away.
This 2 bedroom, 2 shower room village property, along with further bedroom and bathroom across the courtyard has been restored with lots of love and care, and retains its original character, but with the addition of modern shower rooms, beautiful furniture and stunning pool area complete with an outdoor kitchen, and no less than a choice of 3 eating areas, making it an ideal holiday home.
The cottage is tastefully presented, with a wonderful mixture of original flooring, beamed ceilings, chestnut windows, original balconies from bedrooms, blending perfectly with modern fireplace, pristine bathrooms, country kitchen and bang up to date outdoor area with good size modern pool.
This place really is a treat!
In more detail the property is arranged as follows:
Kitchen/diner with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, coffee machine. Double doors leading to outdoor area.
Living area with comfy seating, wood fireplace, TV, WIFI.....
There are beamed ceilings and traditional flooring.
Also on this floor is a shower room.
Upstairs to : 2 double bedrooms - each with their own balcony featuring village views with mountain backdrop. Shower room
Across courtyard to : Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. Please note when putting the twin beds together there will be a gap between the 2 beds.
All bedrooms have insect screens to take advantage of the beautifully cool mountain air at night. They also have ceiling fans.
Outside: Beautiful pool with Roman steps Sunbathing area with quality sunbeds Modern seating area Covered dining area Uncovered dining area Outdoor kitchen with large gas BBQ, sink and fridge Gated property with private parking via electronic gates Garage with washing machine and freezer.
NB - Owner sometimes lives in the house next door, and whilst respecting the privacy of guests, they are happy to assist with any difficulties and with suggestions. They speak English, German, all three Scandinavian languages, Spanish and Italian.
Please note that automated distance information can be misleading in rural areas. Although some places may appear close “as the crow flies,” walking routes are often impractical.
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Massage
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
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
Near the ocean
Things to do
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Swimming 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)
Fire extinguisher
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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
Tourist tax taken €1 per person to maximum of €5 per person per stay. Not applicable to guests under 14 yrs. Tax payable in cash on arrival
Pool open 1 May to 30 September. If pool required outside of this time our written agreement is required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Note from host: Some pets allowed on request
Children and extra beds
Children are 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 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
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 IT046027C28TXRDGNG
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
About the area
Located in San Romano in Garfagnana, this villa is in a rural area and by the ocean. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Appennino Tosco-Emiliano National Park and Orecchiella Park, while Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga and Museum of Upper Garfagnana are cultural highlights. 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 climbing and hiking. Visit our San Romano in Garfagnana travel guide
Does Beautiful village house, pool. Walk to restaurant. WIFI. Flexible changeover. have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Beautiful village house, pool. Walk to restaurant. WIFI. Flexible changeover. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Beautiful village house, pool. Walk to restaurant. WIFI. Flexible changeover.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful village house, pool. Walk to restaurant. WIFI. Flexible changeover.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful village house, pool. Walk to restaurant. WIFI. Flexible changeover.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful village house, pool. Walk to restaurant. WIFI. Flexible changeover. located?
Situated by the ocean, this villa is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Pontecosi Lake and 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello. Verrucole Fortress and Ariostesca Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km). Villetta San Romano Station is 6 minutes by foot and Camporgiano Poggio Station is 25 minutes.
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The villa is lovely with very comfy beds and good showers. The pool and views are stunning. The owners live onsite and were friendly and unobtrusive. We had a great, and very relaxing holiday.
We travel a lot and this is one of the best properties we’ve stayed at. Wonderful surroundings and stunning view. Very clean and well equipped house. Nice and helpful hosts. It almost felt like visiting friends. Thank you for this week. We will definitely come back!!
5 of us had a wonderful stay. The pictures don't do it justice; the views over this beautiful part of Tuscany are amazing and the property / its facilities are superbly designed and finished to a very high quality. The outdoor spaces aren't overlooked at all and the interior provided a welcome relief from the heat. Good walks from the property too. Oh and very few mosquitos!
Patricia was at the property during our stay and was very discrete. She booked us into the local restaurant and made excellent recommendations about things to do in the local area. The food and drink (in the supermarkets and restaurants) was consistently excellent quality and low price.
Best VRBO we have ever stayed in! Nicer then the pictures and villa and pool area was like a “ four seasons hotel “. Villa was super clean and pool was extremely clean. The village gives you a true slice of life in Italy away from tourist. Owners so helpful- you won’t find a better place!!!
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful Villa. House was very well appointed and very comfortable. Beautiful location with lots of lovely places to visit within the local area. Superb hosts. We did not want to leave!!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful villa. The pictures do not do it justice, it’s even better in reality! The views from the balcony and pool deck are simply stunning. The villa is wonderful and has everything you could need. Highly recommend!
The property is a very good standard and was perfect for the two of us. The hosts were friendly and helpful.
We really enjoyed the facilities of the pool and outdoor kitchen/dining which were perfect for taking in the amazing views. We would certainly stay there again.
Steve W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Edward O.
15 Oct 2018
Beautiful villa with stunning views
A lovely, very comfortable and well equipped villa in a beautiful location with stunning views. The pool and outdoor kitchen area was fantastic.
The owner was very friendly and helpful in suggesting places to visit. She recommended a trip over the mountains to the coast which was quite spectacular. The local restaurant, Il Grotto served good food and the prices were very reasonable. We certainly wouldn't hesitate in recommending this beautiful villa and would very much love to return some day.
Edward O.
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10/10 Excellent
Sven P.
14 Sept 2018
Best holidays we ever had!
The Location with its lovely pool and adorable view was amazing! The furniture is of a very high quality; the house is just cosy! We enjoyed wonderful sunsets on the Patio watching deers. The host was the perfect host one can imagine. She gave us valuable tips for very interesting and exciting trips. We definitely will visit again! Thank you so much.
I would highly recommend this property for a holiday. The property itself was ideal. It was of a very high standard. The location was perfect. We could walk to the local restaurant which had lovely food and friendly staff. There are lots of things to see locally and you could use the train to go further afield. The proprietors were wonderful. They were very informative and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely come back to this villa again. We cannot recommend highly enough
Miriam and Charles
My family of four (2 teen sons) stayed at this beautiful property in June. It is a perfect base for exploring Garfagnana by car and the property is delightful. There are 2 great restaurants within a 3-4 minute walk. The hosts are so welcoming and accomodating; it was a great overall experience. The management company sent great information about the area ahead of time (which was super helpful.) Although a little tricky to initially locate the property, it is easily accessible once you know where you are going. This was our first trip to Tuscany. I hope to stay here (same property) again!
Shannon T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David S.
14 Sept 2018
WOW! What an amazing place
As soon as we drove through the gates, we saw that this was an impressive property. The owner, Patricia met us and gave us a guided tour. She was very relaxed and shown us everything. The property had everything and to be honest I could not fault the place. Inside and out was lovely. The outside area and poo were amazing and the views were something else. There was an amazing Pizza restaurant about 5 minutes walk from the property along with a little shop for fresh bread. You will need a car if you want to explore the lovely countryside, plenty of parking at the property. All in all just superb. I would highly recommend this property and Patricia was super helpful to us.
Patricia and Geir are super-hosts and the house with the pool and the outdoor-kitchen is a dream!
Viletta is an cosy small village with a little shop (inklusice a good gelateria). The restaurant "il Grotto" is great. No chi-chi-food, just fine handmade italian food, good wines and a great view over the valley.
The area is very hilly and green. There are no busloads of tourists swarming all over the countryside. So you will find a wonderful place for relaxing holidays.
You can do some nice trips from Viletta to Lucca, Pisa, Firenze or Cinqueterre - but to the south of the toscany (Siena, San Gimiagno, Bolgehri) you might "endure" some longer rides. But who cares - if the house and the hosts are that good as here. And why travel so far, if you can find nice little towns like Bargha nearby.
Thank you for a great time!
Patricia und Geir haben uns einen tollen Empfang bereitet. Es war wie nach Hause zu kommen. Wir haben jeden Tag genossen. Schnuckeliges Haus und ein toller Pool mit einem Wahnsinnsausblick. Die Pizzaria il Grotto ist nur in ein paar Minuten zu Fuß erreichbar und sehr lecker. Wir kommen wieder!
Mit unseren beiden Söhnen haben wir 10 Tage in dieser einmalig schönen Villa verbracht und einen fantastischen Urlaub bei den wundervollen Gastgebern Patricia und Geir erlebt.
Das absolute Highlight ist der Pool mit der Außenküche und einem fantastischen Blick auf die Berge.
In Laufweite ist eine Pizzeria / Gelateria / Lebensmittelladen, in der man alles für den täglichen Bedarf findet und sehr gut essen kann.
Die Lage ist super geeignet für Tagesausflüge. So waren wir in Pisa, Lucca, am Strand bei Viareggio und haben auch die nahen Berge, Bergseen, Höhlen und Festungen erkundet.
Wir können auch sehr empfehlen, ein E-Mountainbike auszuleihen. Dadurch kann man die wunderschöne Umgebung erkunden.
Uns hat es so gut gefallen, dass wir bereits einen weiteren Urlaub in dieser Villa planen…
We hebben met 6 volwassenen een week lang mogen genieten van een prachtig mooi huis met zwembad. Genoeg ruimte voor iedereen.
Bijna hele week boven bij het zwembad vertoeft waar een keuken met borden, bestek, glazen, koelkast en zelfs pannen aanwezig zijn. Wat een genot in de ochtend daar je ontbijt te nuttigen, zwemmen overdag en in de late avond eten en een spelletje doen.
Het zwembad wordt goed schoongehouden en was heerlijk.
Omgeving is prachtig. 2 keer pizza besteld bij Il Grotto en aan grote tafel in buitenkeuken gegeten. 1 keer heerlijk bij Il Grotto zelf gegeten.
Patricia en Geir zijn er als je ze nodig hebt (Patricia nog bedankt voor het maken van de foto’s) en voor goede adviezen wat te doen in de buurt.
We hebben genoten van het verblijf daar.
Tolles Ferienhaus, alles sehr sauber. Sehr herzliche Vermieter. Das Highlight ist der Poolbereich mit Aussenküche und ein Ausblick den man nicht vergisst.
Schon das herzliche Willkommen der Gastgeber sorgte für ein direktes Wohlbefinden. Die Unterkunft, der Pool mit Terasse und Außenküche sind genau, wie beschrieben, sogar noch schöner. Alles ist sauber und liebevoll eingerichtet. Dank der Empfehlungen der Gastgeber konnten wir die Schönheit der Toskana entdecken. Liebe Patricia, lieber Geir...wir haben unseren Urlaub bei Euch sehr genossen und danken Euch für alles.
Sehr schöne Finca mit toller Outdoor Küche und super Pool
Tolles Haus mit sehr netten Gastgebern.
Auch das kleine Örtchen ist sehr nett.
Die Pizzeria Storico ist auch sehr zu empfehlen.
Rundum eine gute Unterkunft für einen schönen Urlaub in der Toskana
Herrlich gelegenes Haus mit einem einzigartigen Blick über das Tal auf die Alpi Apuane.
Das Haus ist geschmackvoll eingerichtet und sehr sauber, so wie die gesamte Anlage. Der Pool mit der Outdoor-Küche war der Mittelpunkt unseres Aufenthalts.
Die Vermieterin war sehr freundlich, immer erreichbar und hatte gute Tipps für Ausflüge und regionale toskanische Küche in der Umgebung.
Der Ort bietet alles was man braucht: Restaurant, Bar, und ein kleiner Laden.
Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen und können das Objekt nur weiterempfehlen! Vor allem für jemanden, der abseits vom Tourismus seinen Urlaub verbringen möchte.
Bolig og billigenhed er helt i top. Der henvises til at dette sted er en "godbid" og det er det helt bestemt. Alt faciliteter er 100% og man føler sig virkelig velkommen i huset og den lille by. Kan kun anbefales. Vi sender også en glad tanke til udlejer for meget venlig modtagelse, åbenhed og ikke mindst at gøre det muligt at besøge deres lille perle!
Mvh Henrik & fam.