The house and grounds:
The house is totally private just 10 mins from the centre of the medieval town of Barga.
A great deal of care has been taken to restore the house to its original glory.
This choice is absolutely ideal for families, with plenty of room for children to explore the grounds and plans afoot to ensure you need never set foot in the house during the day if you prefer! Just use the outdoor kitchen for your supply of cold drinks and wine, & to prepare those salads hand picked from the grounds...
The pool is situated above the house, with stunning views of the countryside...
There really is a feeling of pure peace at this house,& it is the perfect place to completely relax, and enjoy the pleasures of the scenery and the quiet!
This is an agriturismo and as such bees are kept on site (fresh honey provided) and there are 3 resident cats - not permitted in house.
That said, with the house just a 10 min. drive from the beautiful medieval town of Barga,
Barga:
Barga is a beautiful medieval hill-top town, situated approximately 45 minutes North of Lucca.
The town boasts cobbled hilly streets, fantastic views, an abundance of churches; 3 bridges, and a duomo. There is also a large outdoor community swimming pool surrounded by the Alpuan Alps.
Barga is well known in the area for its good restaurants, and also for its open air concerts held overlooking the town. Jazz; opera, and the classics, are performed, quite often free of charge.
The town is well located to serve as a base for exploring either by car, or by train, the more well known sites of Lucca(45 mins), Florence (1.5hrs), Siena(2.25 hrs), and the seaside town of Viareggio (1 hr). The famous caves of Grotto di Vento are circa 20 mins away.
The completely unspoilt area of Garfagnana, further North is also easy to explore, with its Natural Parks, mountains, hill top villages, and panoramic views at every turn!