Natural hosts Szilvia and Stefano from Milan have their splendid villa next door. Szilvia prepares wonderful local and national Italian dishes using fresh vegetables and herbs from the garden and also delicacies on arrival and Stefano makes his own natural wines and they will arrange dinners for you. Visitors are free to roam the vineyard and fields, surrounded by superb walking in the mountains, ancient Lunigianan hilltop villages and Lunigiana (Malaspina) castles. This is a peaceful rural heaven, a place to be relished, far removed from the frenzied tourism further south. Altought Fornoli is so peaceful and secluded; Fornoli seems like a small paradise, this is the place for a quite and restful holiday. Just out of the door there are some wonderful walk through the old medieval narrow stone-paved streets of the close village, and opportunities for mountain biking and trekking; alternatively, the guests can just relax on terrace or garden with garden furniture or gazebo.
There are general stores (open Saturday and Sunday also) and several good 'trattorie' and restaurants within 3 kms.
Cross over the little Roman bridge and take the lovely riverside walk to the nearest little town for delicious Focaccia and Parma ham. The elegant cities Parma and Lucca are one hour away and Florence is within one hour and a half and be sure to visit the magnificent Ligurian coast nearby, including the 'Cinque Terre'.
Half board accommodation for 2 to 5 people is also available in an independent 1st floor apartment in the owner's villa with bathroom, a large bedroom (1 double bed and 1 single), dining/kitchen room with table and seats for 4 person and a double sofa bed, with access to a spacious private terrace with spectacular mountain views.
Price for 2/5 people Euro 300,00/710,00 for week.
Guest Book:
Brian Marcoux:
Our week-long stay at the La Valle del Sole proved to be an ideal staging point for the touring adventures that our group of four undertook within the nearby region. The Cinque Terre was available on daily trips and the ancient, undisturbed walled city of red-roofed Lucca is a delight. A return to our Villa after a day of meandering assured a night of quiet relaxation amongst the vineyards and the countryside setting (look for the fireflies at night--pure magic). Our hosts, Stefano and Szilvia Capannini are warm and inviting people who take an interest in their visitors care and interests.
Claudio Simoncini:
Dear Stefano and family, A big thank you for a wonderful short stay wish it could of been longer at La valle del sole, the scenery with the snow on the mountains was fantastic,the food Szilvia cooked for us was excellent and also your home made wine, the perfect place to holiday, thank you for your kind hospitality. Claudio and Kim. swansea uk
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