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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6180 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Pescia, Tuscany

Pinocchio Park17 min drive
Terme di Montecatini23 min drive
Terme Tettuccio23 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

La Spinosa is a traditional farmhouse owned by an English artist. Restored sensitively, it provides summer and autumn accommodation for 6 people. It has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room and kitchen. There is a beautiful large traditional stone terrace and pergola for al fresco dining, a13 meter private pool (perfect for laps) and extensive terraces with olive and fruit trees.

La Spinosa enjoys a stunning panoramic view of the Tuscan hill village of Castelvecchio di Pescia and the countryside. Access and parking is easy and although secluded, three excellent restaurants can be reached within a ten minute drive, of which one can be walked to in ten minutes through lovely woods. By car Lucca is 35 minutes, and Florence, Pisa and the beach resort of Viareggio are each 1 hour.

La Spinosa is most suitable for couples and families. Facilities include an excellent DVD & book collection, high chair, cot and stair gate. In sum, La Spinosa is the perfect place for the perfect getaway.

Walking : For those particularly interested in a walking holiday, La Spinosa, in the foothills of the Tuscan Appenines, is wonderfully situated. There are walking trails of varying difficulty and length throughout the area.

Support and advice: Paul, our English house manager, is a fount of information on buying food, restaurant bookings, walking trails and tourist attractions (both on and off the beaten track). Paul is extremely helpful and approachable but he will also leave you alone to relax and unwind. Should you need him at any time, Paul is always available, thus providing you with peace of mind.

Property manager

Vaughan Grylls

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

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

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pescia

Located in Pescia, this villa is in a rural area and near theme parks. Gipsoteca Libero Andreotti Civic Museum and Pinocchio Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Terme di Montecatini and Tenuta del Buonamico. Travelling with kids? Consider Centro Storico di Buggiano and Parco Avventura Sospeso nel Verde. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cave exploring nearby.

Pescia, Tuscany

What's nearby

San Domenico - 11 min drive
Pinocchio Park - 17 min drive
Terme di Montecatini - 23 min drive
Terme Excelsior - 23 min drive
Terme Tettuccio - 23 min drive

Getting around

Pescia Station - 13 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

La Buca Gasthaus - 11 min drive
Bar Pulter - Cioccolateria Gelateria - 11 min drive
Franco Fornaio - 11 min drive
Pizzeria Quadrifoglio - 10 min drive
Pasticceria Giaccai - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool?

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool on 23 Apr 2024 start from AU$389.57, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Tuscan farmhouse with stunning view and pool located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gipsoteca Libero Andreotti Civic Museum, San Domenico, and Porta Fiorentina. Pinocchio Park and Centro Storico di Buggiano are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Edward P., Los Angeles

28 Oct 2023

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

A Week in Castelvecchio

We spent a great week at this beautiful house in Pescia, Tuscany. The location, while remote, is in the foothills of the Appenines and is surrounded by hilltop towns, is close to great restaurants and is an easy drive or train ride to Lucca, Viareggio, Collodi, Pisa, etc. The three bedrooms are spacious, the common areas as well and the two bathrooms with shower are spacious and work well (noting only the low headroom in the second floor bathroom). Recommend this house highly.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley A.

30 Sept 2023

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

Fabulous!!

We had such a lovely stay at La Spinosa and our only regret is we couldn’t we stayed longer! We spent the mornings touring around the charming villages in the area and the afternoons laying by the pool and playing badminton. The house was set up perfectly for us, and we loved cooking at home after eating in so many restaurants. (we did have a fun evening walking down to La Pieve and luckily we had a full moon to help light the way back!) Paul was very helpful with all our questions and easy to communicate with. We all agreed that we would love to come back and stay at this beautiful farmhouse again someday!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aidan M.

28 Sept 2023

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

Relax in Tranquility

We stayed here for a week, one couple plus a single friend. I can't believe that the description and photos don't include the amazing view you have over the neighbouring town of Castelvecchio, because it was stunning, and we couldn't get enough of having our antipasto platters and Aperols looking over that view. We had big plans of driving all over Tuscany for that week, but once we saw the house, we couldn't bring ourselves to want to leave! So we stayed most days in the house, enjoying the views, the pool, walking the nearby villages and eating at the local restaurant - fantastic food and ambience. Strongly recommend you book a lunch at the nearby agriturismo, recommended by our lovely host. Also recommend get some groceries before you come up, because you might not want to leave.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharina G.

17 Sept 2023

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

Traumurlaub in der Toskana

Wir hatten sehr schöne Tage in La Spinosa. Die Beschreibung der Unterkunft entspricht zu 100 Prozent. Die Anfahrt war dank der ausführlichen Beschreibung sehr gut. Der Empfang durch Paul war herzlich und er hat uns alles notwendige gezeigt. Das Anwesen ist ein Traum, die Aussicht unbeschreiblich schön.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

sara b.

7 Sept 2023

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

Ruime woning met zwembad op prachtige locatie

Wij hebben een heerlijk rustgevende vakantie gehad.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Vaughan Grylls

Vaughan is an artist and writer (www.vaughangrylls.com) and retired head of the University for the Creative Arts in Kent and Surrey where he serves as emeritus professor. Polly is the director of a publishing company in London. Two grown up children.

We divide our time between our house in London, La Spinosa and Hop Farm in Kent, which has a fabulous indoor pool and which we also rent out - property no 1194207.

Why they chose this property

Perfectly situated to fly to ( 1 hour from Florence and Pisa airports), away from it all, yet near very good restaurants and within easy reach of Tuscany's main cultural attractions. La Spinosa has its own swimming pool which is open from the beginning of April to the end of September.

What makes this property unique

An Appreciation of La Spinosa by Martin Shaw, a past guest....

"The cock crows, heralding the dawn,
The church bell tolls, announcing the hour,
The night-watching dogs begin to bark at one another,
The sun appears gently over the ridge of the mountain,
The day has started.

The day is always at its best first thing,
Everything is fresh as the woodpecker claims its territory.
Up above, the honey buzzard circles for its prey,
From its vantage point, the Tuscan farmhouse on the ridge,
Observes the waking houses' smoke fires drifting through the valley,
The first warm, golden yellow rays of sun penetrate,
Through the old, varnished shutters,
All is silent.

Far off, can be seen the beautiful hilltop village,
Sheltered by cypress trees, giving the place its identity,
One begins to hear the splutter of a three-wheeled van.
As the workman begins his journey to work,
The day has begun."