Fivizzano Vacation Rental house: Debico near Fivizzano

Tastefully restored 16th C. country house with bags of character

Fivizzano house rental - View of La Canonica from garden
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Description House, 130 m²,
3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, 2 Bathrooms
Amenities mountain, rural, garden, terrace, pets considered, satellite or cable
Rates per property
Must pay in British Pounds
£68 - £85/night 
£375 - £450/week 
USD Conversion - Estimated
$114 - $142/night 
$626 - $751/week 
Julie Daniel
Speaks: English, German, Italian
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Photos and Description of the Fivizzano vacation house rental 1 double bedroom,k-size bed, + ensuite bathroom, 1 twin, 1 bathroom, sleeps 5-7

LA CANONICA, a listed building dating from 1501, has been recently restored to a high standard in accordance with the requirements of the Dept. of Fine Arts. Situated in a quiet medieval hamlet it is within easy reach of the beautiful Gulf of Poets, the stunning coastline of the Cinque Terre, the ski resort of Cerreto. The walled city of Lucca which Prince Charles described as the most beautiful in the world is just a train journey away. LA CANONICA is the perfect place to relax. There is a peaceful garden and patio,incl pizza oven, with hillside views. But if you want a bit more activity, there are lovely hikes nearby, two swimming pools a couple of kms. away, the thermal baths at Equi Terme, painting holidays, riding, musical evenings in summer, a weekly market in nearby Fivizzano, not to mention the many 'sagras' or food festivals held locally. Good food, good wine, a quiet patio and garden in which to relax. La Canonica is the ideal location. The perfect escape.
Fivizzano house rental
Fivizzano house rental - Main entrance dating from 1501

Main entrance dating from 1501
Fivizzano house rental - Living/Dining room with wood burning stove

Living/Dining room with wood burning stove
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Fivizzano house rental - Master bedroom with king-size bed

Master bedroom with king-size bed
Fivizzano house rental - Twin bedroom

Twin bedroom
Fivizzano house rental - Mezzanine Floor with sofa bed

Mezzanine Floor with sofa bed
Fivizzano house rental - Main Bathroom arte povera style

Main Bathroom arte povera style
Fivizzano house rental - Small single bedroom

Small single bedroom
Fivizzano house rental - Views of surrounding area and back garden

Views of surrounding area and back garden
Fivizzano house rental - Mountain view from local restaurant

Mountain view from local restaurant
Fivizzano house rental - Local mediaval town of Fivizzano - piazza

Local mediaval town of Fivizzano - piazza

Location: Massa Carrara < Tuscany < Italy

Nearest Airport: Pisa at 100 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry: La Spezia at 35 Kilometres
Nearest Train: Aulla at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway: Aulla at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Beach: beach at 40.0 Kilometres
Car: necessary
Fivizzano, 5 kms away, is a mediaeval walled town with its famous square surrounded by cafes and bars. Here there are supermarkets, shops, chemists and all services. Tues. is market day. Aulla, 13 kms. away is larger with a good choice of supermarkets. The area of the Lunigiana is dotted with villages, castles and forts. Just 2 kms from La Canonica is the Soliera/Rometta train line which chugs its way through beautiful mountain scenery down to the old city of Lucca. Alternatively head to the coast and hike some of the Cinque Terre coastline which is breathtakingly beautiful, visit the beach at Lerici (Blue Flag award indicating clean water, pristine sands and a well organised beach) or wander around La Spezia, and on to the UNESCO heritage town of Porto Venere just a few kms. beyond. The Gulf of Poets should not be missed. Pisa is just over an hour away and Florence a bit further - 2+ hours. There are some very good restaurants and 'agriturismos' locally serving organic food.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Fivizzano, Italy

Rental Basis:
per property
Rental rates quoted in:
British Pounds
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Sep 1, 2009 - Dec 18, 2009 £375 £68 - £75 - - 2 Nights
Dec 19, 2009 - Jan 2, 2010 £400 £75 - £85 - - 3 Nights
Jan 3, 2010 - Jun 30, 2010 £375 £68 - £75 - - 2 Nights
Jul 1, 2010 - Aug 31, 2010 £450 - - - - - 1 Week
Sep 1, 2010 - Dec 17, 2010 £375 £68 - £75 - - 2 Nights

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (British Pounds) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • E120 (£100) deposit required at time of booking. This is non-refundable in the event of cancellation less than 4 weeks before booking. Full rental to be paid 6 weeks in advance of rental.
    Preferred payment via international bank transfer (cheque in sterling may also be accepted).
    Credit card payments via Paypal - add fee of 4%.
  • Rate includes all utilities. linen and towels.. 15% supplement payable from 1st October 2009 to end April 2010 to cover heating costs (and from 1st October 2010).
    Discount possible for 2 guests only (except July/August) - price on application

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Fivizzano, Italy

Property Type:
  • house (semi-detached)
Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering
Floor Area:
  • 130 m²
Location Type:
  • mountain
  • rural
Theme:
  • away from it all
  • historic
General:
  • firewood
  • hair dryer
  • local maps
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • linens provided
  • restaurant dining guide
  • soaps basic
  • paper towels
  • accept credit card
Kitchen:
  • freezer
  • oven
  • microwave
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • 4 ring stove
  • washing machine
  • grill
  • refrigerator
  • hob
Living Room:
  • tiled stove
  • comfy seating for 4 people
Dining:
  • dining area
  • child's highchair
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower, Bidet
    Bathroom - Toilet, Shower
  • The main bathroom has a toilet, bidet, sink with full mirrored unit, full size bath with shower over. The en-suite bathroom has a toilet, sink and shower.
Bedrooms:
  • 3 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 7 people
  • Bedroom - 1 Baby Crib, 1 King, Cot available on request
    Bedroom - 2 Twin/ Single
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Sleep Sofa /Futon
    Bedroom 4 - 1 Twin/ Single
  • 1 double, 1 twin, 1 sleeping gallery, 1 small single. The sleeping gallery has a double sofa bed (2 mattresses) and is suitable for 2 children or 1-2 adults. It overlooks the twin room. Access is via a wooden staircase. The single room has a low ceiling, so is ideal for a child.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • books
  • radio
  • DVD
  • stereo system
  • CD
  • satellite or cable
Outside:
  • parking
  • parking on street
  • barbecue
  • garden
  • terrace
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • 6 garden chairs
  • 4 beach chairs
Suitability:
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • pets considered
  • non smoking only
  • long term renters welcome
Local Activities:
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • mountain biking
  • horseback riding
  • swimming
  • walking
Onsite Equipment:
  • beach towels
  • cooler small
Attractions:
  • ATM/bank
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • fitness center
  • forests
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • playground
Leisure Activities:
  • hiking
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • coin laundry
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives
Notes: Whilst there are three bedrooms in the house, the sofa on the mezzanine floor (sleeping gallery) converts to two single beds. However it is suitable only for one adult or 2 children as the stairs are quite steep. Though the seating in the living room is for four, the sofa on the mezzanine floor seats at least two and is a very pleasant area to while away the hours. The main bathroom has a bath with shower, w.c. sink and bidet. Children are welcome as there is a patio and garden, including an original wood-burning pizza oven. The house is suitable for elderly or infirm as it is all one storey (except for the mezzanine floor). Access to utility room is by three steep steps. There is gas central heating as well as a wood burning stove. La Canonica because of its thick walls and double glazing, stays warm in winter and cool in summer. Cot and high chair available on request

Further details for this vacation house rental in Fivizzano, Italy

Guest feedback: 'We were extremely impressed..it was perfect. We loved everything about the the house...Debico was fantastic....there were deer in the garden - what more could we ask. We would like to stay there again.' Brian, Bristol.

Other Activities: skiing 40 mins.

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Fivizzano, Italy

Rating
5 out of 5

A Taste of Paradise

Eoin&Claire Ireland
Review Submitted: June 24, 2009 Date of Stay: June 2009
We found La Canonica to be a little piece of paradise and a delightful place to base ourselves for our Italian holiday. It is situated in a beautiful rustic location, with great privacy and quiet, peaceful surroundings, but with everything you need a short drive away in nearby towns and villages. The area also has good rail and road connections if you want to travel further afield. The house is exquisitely restored and decorated, deceptively spacious, very well-equipped and maintained to a high standard. The owner has gone to considerable effort to make it a really comfortable home from home and her many thoughtful, helpful and personal touches in both the house and garden, added a touch of magic to our holiday. We found her to be extremely helpful and welcoming both before and during our stay. All in all, the beauty and character of the house, it stunning location, and the warmth and thoughtfulness of the owner, ensured that our holiday was relaxed, easy, and thoroughly enjoyable. We cannot recommend La Canonica highly enough for a truly special holiday.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Top location in the mountains

Nusje Pijnacker, Holland
Review Submitted: May 24, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
We had a very nice stay in La Canonica! The house is a little bit isolated from the rest of the world but with a car it is no problem to visit all we wanted. Everyday we made a trip: to the marble quarries, Cinque Terre, Pisa, Lucca and we had some great walks in the mountains.
Splendid for people who like authenticity and especially the original Italian life!

The house is clean and furnished complete. In the kitchen we found everything we wanted: that is rather unusual in a
holidayhouse, but makes the stay much more comfortable. Further are there many little things that makes the house comfortable and pleasant: the soap in the bathroom, the clean washing-up-brush in the kitchen, a hair-dryer in the bathroom, wood for the stove etc. You feel welcome at ounce.

Sleeping was pleasant, the king size bed was a big surprise for us. In Italy and Spain we always have to sleep in little beds, but now we could sleep in a large bed, also fitted for tall Dutchmen!

In one word: our holiday was great, not at least through your perfect cottage!
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Rating
5 out of 5

Great location for a relaxing holiday

klcc Yorkshire, England
Review Submitted: April 24, 2009 Date of Stay: April 2009
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, house is located in a quet location but only a short drive from:

Great villages to explore
The coast (beach at Lericci)
Snow capped mountain scenery
Lucca

Julie was super with recommendations and advice
Kids (5 and 3) well catered for - garden a good size for them to play in (esp paddling pool!)
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Rating
5 out of 5

A Mountain Retreat

mollyeh United Kingdom
Review Submitted: September 10, 2008 Date of Stay: August 2008
Thank you so much for letting us stay in your
beautiful house. We had a truly wonderful holiday.
How good for the soul to wake up to the sound of
wildlife from the forest, and to see the sun rising
over the mountains. Lerici was beautiful, as were so
many other places, and it was great to see the famous
mountains of marble. Thanks again.
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Rating
5 out of 5

Our week in Tuscany - 19th - 26th July 2008

Attilla Leeds, West Yorkshire, England
Review Submitted: July 30, 2008 Date of Stay: July 2008
Decided on a late booking to Tuscany, an area my wife and I had always wanted to visit but had never got around to it. Dropped on this property when doing a search and boy were we lucky. The property is set in a very quiet area but within very easy reach of all your daily shopping needs. The joy of its location is the peace and quiet. My wife and I have never known anything like it for tranquility. It was the most relaxing holiday that we have ever experienced. As for the property itself it is a gorgeous place to stay. The standard of the fixtures and fitting was top drawer and there was nothing that we were not provided with. The property was very clean and well maintained and I can think of nothing to fault it. Visited two local resteraunts on our visit both of which were excellent in both the quality of the food and the service we were given. despite our lack of the language we were made to feel very welcome in both resteraunts and the waiter / owners were most helpful in deciphering the food on offer to ensure that we got exactly what we wanted. A thoroughly enjoyable experience had at both. Round and about there is more that enough to do and see. On the days where we didn't just laze around at the property we enjoyed driving round the countryside and visiting the host of castles, villages and larger towns around and about. I would like to tak the opportunity to thank Julie for her hospitality and the "loan" of the propery for the week ( only wish it could have been for longer ).
As for recommending it to family and friends - yes definately. Anyone lucky enough to stay in this property will, I am sure, have absolutely no regrets about the choice that they have made.
Again - many thanks for the use of your property and both myself and my wife feel lucky to have had the opportunity.
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