Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland

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Rooms
Location
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Popular amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Massarosa, Lucca

Passeggiata di Viareggio16 min drive
Massaciuccoli Lake24 min drive
Viareggio Beach25 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)35 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Folding bed in living room. May be moved to another bedroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This beautiful Tuscan country house dating from 1753 is set in it’s own parkland in the lush hills of Versilia, overlooking the coast. The rental house is part of a traditional Tuscan farm consisting of three buildings, the rental house, the farm house and an annex, that can be made available for larger family groups. The property approached by a private drive of 750 meters and is surrounded by gardens, fields, olive groves and woodland that amount to 20 acres of secluded tranquillity. The property was completely restored between 2004 /2008 and is furnished to the highest standards having air conditioning in the bedrooms, full underfloor heating and an open fireplace. Outside there is a 12m x 6m swimming pool, gardens and a patio to enjoy evening barbecue's. The grounds provide endless opportunities for walking, playing or just taking in the sun and tranquillity. A unique attraction of the property however is its location. It has the feel of being completely isolated, but in fact is just 5 mins on foot to the village, 15 mins to the sandy beaches of Versilia and the town of Viareggio with its restaurants, shops and night life. 25mins to historic Lucca or the Appenine Mountains and 30 mins from Pisa Airport. Please view the Video with the link provided.…. A video is worth a Thousand words https://youtu.be/rSLoPkJFHU8 (Cut and Paste to your browser) or search the tube for ‘La Stalla Giardino'

Property manager

Martin

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Guests are always responsible for their children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

An annex is available for an extra 2 adults at a cost of £100 per night. The annex is fully equipped and is 10 Mts from the main house.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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 EUR 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

Massarosa

Located in Massarosa, this farm stay is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Viareggio Beach and Forte dei Marmi Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Norcineria Bonuccelli and Parco Giochi Bim Bum Bam. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

Massarosa, Lucca

What's nearby

Passeggiata di Viareggio - 16 min drive
Pontile di Lido di Camaiore - 18 min drive
Bussola Domani Park - 19 min drive
Massaciuccoli Lake - 24 min drive
Viareggio Beach - 25 min drive

Getting around

Viareggio Station - 20 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

Ristorante Bernardone - 16 min drive
Ristorante Le Meraviglie - 13 min drive
Ristorante Pizzeria da Franco - 13 min drive
Ristorante Pizzeria Mr. G&B - 18 min drive
Osteria Antico Frantoio - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stunning traditional Tuscan country house with extensive parkland located?

Located by the sea, this family-friendly farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Monument to the Resistance and to Peace, East Pine Forest, and Ponente Pine Forest. Villa Paolina and Matilde Tower are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

PM H.

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good

Nice place Nice couple Martin and Giusi Only comment: their dogs barking when they were not at home ,minor detail

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tobias K.

29 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place in Tuscany

We spent one week here and enjoyed every single moment. The view is fantastic, the pool really large, the garden is great etc. If you want to spend your vacation in Tuscany close to Lucca, Pisa and the coastline (by avoiding all the crowded places like Forte dei Marmi, Pietrasanta etc.) this is the place to go!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and people (animals)

For us the first time in Italy, after many years in the south of france. It was a very pleasent stay!! A beautiful house and Martin & Giusy are very friendly and helpfull!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare N.

31 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful villa in a wonderful location

Had the most relaxing and enjoyable stay. The villa is furnished to an exceptionally high standard with the most beautiful pool and views, yet not too far from the town and everything you could need. Our hosts couldn’t have been more friendly or helpful. Lots to do in the area so the perfect base for sight-seeing. We plan to return!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steffen N., Hessen, Germany

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful gem in lovely Tuscany

This estate is absolutely amazing. Situated on a hill over the small town Stavia the location of the property is pretty unique. The old house has been renovated with a lot of effort and passion . We found everything as described and expected. Bedrooms, kitchen and bathrooms were all fine. But the USP of this property for us was the huge and nice garden and the big and clean pool. We enjoyed our time in the garden with this unbelievable views and no disturbance at all. Martin and Guisy have been the best hosts you can imagine. Respecting the privacy of the holiday, but always there with tipps and support when needed. If you ever want to leave this property, Lucca and Viareggio are close by, and also Pisa and Florence can be visited easily. For us it was the ideal spot to visit Tuscany.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Martin

I, Martin, am English, originally from Dorset and Giusy is Italian, from Solofra. We met whilst working in the Superyacht industry, I as Captain and Giusy as Purser, on large private and charter yachts. We bought the property in 2001 and set about restoring it over a six year period, the property having been abandoned for forty years. We live on site in the farm house and are on hand to assist in any way if required, we do however always respect the privacy of our guests..we are on hand should you need us, but otherwise leave you to yourselves. Our experience of working on Superyachts gives us the experience to offer you a excellent service in a very well maintained property.

Why they chose this property

The rental house is part of a traditional Tuscan podere. It is set in the lush green hills above the village of Stiava, seven kilometres from the coast. The house has been restored to the highest standards and is equipped with all amenities including air conditioning in the bedrooms and full underfloor heating during the cooler months. There is a swimming pool of 15 m x 6 m, sited 8 metres from the rental house that guests are free to use at all times. in the summer months the temperature of the pool is usually around 28c to 31c. The property extends to 9 hectares ( 22 acres ), and guests are free to go where they wish. On the property we breed alpaca, and usually have between 25 and 30 animals at any one time. The alpaca are usually a big hit with children, who often like to give a hand feeding them in the mornings. We also have two very friendly dogs and several cats.

What makes this property unique

The location of the property is it’s greatest benefit, and the one that makes it particularly attractive. When at the property, you feel as if you are miles from anywhere because of it’s seclusion. In fact, it is just a five minute walk down to the village with all its amenities and only 12 minutes by car to the seaside town of Viareggio. The property is accessed from the village by a private road of 750 metres, has no immediate neighbours, the nearest other house is 500 metres away and the nearest public road is 1 kilometre away. If you are looking for a peaceful and tranquil place for your holiday, this is as good as you will find. Should you on the other hand, wish to enjoy good restaurants and fashionable bars, the area has plenty. Pietrasanta, Camiore, Forte di Marmi, Viareggio and Marina di Camiore have them in abundance. There are also many excellent tavernas up in the hills. For day trips, the ancient walled city of Lucca is only 25 minutes away, Firenze 1 hour and Pisa, with it’s airport 30 minutes. Versilia as the costal area of Tuscany is called, is a wonderful area of long sandy beaches and pine groves, yet only 10 kilometres inland there are majestic mountains, famous for their marble, towering to over 1,800 metres. The area offers a host of things to do, and almost every activity is catered for. If you have any questions, just call us and ask.