Title: Cottage in medieval village, private pool, walk to restaurants 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 in medieval village, private pool, walk to restaurants Holiday home in Villa Collemandina with private pool and kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68070000/68064700/68064633/e2bf6873.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68070000/68064700/68064633/de4981eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68070000/68064700/68064633/953aa723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68070000/68064700/68064633/7f2b115d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68070000/68064700/68064633/49511716.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to La Vecchia Scuola in the picturesque village of Sassorosso, with its pink stone and marble homes. This newly built modern house features a 6m X 3m swimming pool, gazebo, terrace and BBQ for warm gatherings. With two bright double bedrooms in the main house and a separate sun house with an en-suite twin bedroom. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61292 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking available - Barbecue grill ## 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 in medieval village, private pool, walk to restaurants Set in a pretty medieval village with spectacular views, this newly built modern three bedroom, two bathroom house has everything you need for a special holiday. There is a 6m X 3m (out of ground) swimming pool, gazebo, terrace and BBQ. Vecchia Scuola has been beautifully restored and modernised to a high standard. The main house features a stylish, well-equipped dining kitchen complete with a dishwasher, and a small yet comfortable living room with a TV. Also in the main house are two bright double bedrooms. The third bedroom is located in a separate sun house, which offers an en-suite twin bedroom with a sitting area and glass patio doors fitted with privacy blinds. Set in the village of Sassorosso, with spectacular views, La Vecchio Scuola is an easy walking distance to 2 restaurants. Garfagnana: Garfagnana is 'Hidden Tuscany' at its best. With its stunning scenery it is the best area in Tuscany for walking and outdoor activities. We have close ties with an Outdoor Activities company who offer many international class adventures. Castelnuovo, the nearby market town, has many restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets and all other types of shops. There is a tourist information office and a weekly market selling a wide variety of fashion, household goods, flowers, fruit and vegetables. There are many small villages within 5-15 minutes drive from the house. There's lots of restaurants in the area. This is a great base to explore Tuscany. Mountain biking, hill walking and horse riding are all available locally. There is an excellent pre-arrival shopping service and cooked meal service which we can help you access. Barga is 30 minutes drive away, Lucca is only 1 hour away, Pisa 1.5 hours away, Florence 2 hours away and the Cinque Terre is 2.5 hours drive away. The village of Sassorosso has been nominated as a world heritage village due to the unusual pink stone and marble used to build the homes and other buildings. Within easy distance of the art cities of Lucca, Sienna, Florence and Pisa this is an ideal location for a visit to Tuscany. There's an excellent restautany only 1 Km from the house. Staying in Sassorosso you can visit the nearby natural park of Orecchiella and enjoy a relaxing holiday discovering the beauties of Garfagnana. Only 1 hour from Lucca it is also excellent for visiting the Tuscan cities of art, without giving up the beauty of nature and the Tuscan mountains. Garfagnana is 'Hidden Tuscany' at its best. With stunning scenery it is the perfect area in Tuscany for walking and outdoor activities. The large market town of Castelnuovo is 12KM away, here you will find many shops, restaurants, bar/cafes and the nearest train station that links with Lucca (50 minutes). Other nearby places of interest are San Pelegrino, Corfino, Silico, Barga, the fortress at Verucole and Piazza al Sercchio. Restaurant (Ristorante Linda) 1 km Cafeteria / bar in Massa Sassorosso 1.7 km Minimarket 4km Supermarkets 11 km Castelnuovo town 12 km Lucca 57 km Pisa 67 km Florence 86 km Cinque Terre 108 km CLOSEST AIRPORTS Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport 7 km Florence Peretola Airport 86 km Bologna airport 145km Additional fees; tourist tax of €1 per day per person due to the owner (max 5 days chargeable, under 14s not included) Heating if required, charged as extra €80 cleaning fee due to the owner on arrival. Pool open May to October (can be negotiated). ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Chef service - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Meal delivery service ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the mountains - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Spelunking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,292 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34460000/34458600/34458520/32636338.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Villetta, stunning views, own pool, walk 2 restaurants, WIFI Vianova - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=34458520&PinnedHotelID=34458520&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool, a heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34350000/34349000/34348947/c64ffa6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Very private detached cottage with private solar-heated pool Corfino - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 37 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=34348947&PinnedHotelID=34348947&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34750000/34745100/34745071/af67cd90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Holiday Home in Lucca province with Pool Casciana - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-28&endDate=2025-11-29&selected=34745071&PinnedHotelID=34745071&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93540000/93530500/93530469/210b3bf5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stone cottage with wonderful loggia, private pool, walk to facilities. 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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 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 ### Property is also known as Cottage in medieval village with private pool nearby restaurants ## 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%7C44.18403%2C10.40495&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=WjrudDIcLQ8VeVWSNUiU0dy-N2A=) Comune di Villa Collemandina, Lucca #### What's nearby - Pontecosi Lake - 10 min drive - 5.1 miles - Ariostesca Castle - 12 min drive - 7.2 miles - Duomo - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles - Archaeological Museum - 12 min drive - 7.5 miles - Orecchiella Park - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles #### Getting around - Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Station - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Il Pozzo - ‬12 min drive - ‪Davy‘s Cafe Pizza - ‬23 min drive - ‪Cantina Bravi - ‬23 min drive - ‪Panigacceria Lo Scalone - ‬23 min drive - ‪Casone di Profecchia - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cottage in medieval village, private pool, walk to restaurants have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Cottage in medieval village, private pool, walk to restaurants pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much is parking at Cottage in medieval village, private pool, walk to restaurants? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Cottage in medieval village, private pool, walk to restaurants? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cottage in medieval village, private pool, walk to restaurants? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cottage in medieval village, private pool, walk to restaurants located? > Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Pontecosi Lake, Ariostesca Castle and Duomo. Archaeological Museum and Parco Avventura Selva del Buffardello are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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