Monte Rotondo, Tuscany Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant - Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany

Apuan Alps16 min walk
Duomo3 min drive
Isola Santa Lake10 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)85 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Double

1 Queen Bed

Double

1 Queen Bed

Single

2 Single Beds

Single

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views

"Friends of Tuscany" manage all aspects of your booking with tailored information to get the most from your holiday. We can help to arrange a shopping delivery service for arrival, wine tours, children’s activities, wild swimming spots, festivals, events, and restaurant recommendations based on our personal knowledge of the area after 30 years.

Villa Monte Rotondo is a four bedroomed holiday villa that has been refurbished in time for 2020. The villa is ideal for families or groups of friends who want the privacy and relaxation of a rural setting with a large 12 metre private pool.
The house has a well equipped kitchen and extensive indoor and outdoor dining facilities suitable for a large group. The four bedrooms have new en-suite bathrooms and two have access to a balcony. There is a large sitting room and an additional bathroom as well as a covered patio area outside for shaded dining.

Furnished with a tasteful mix of antique and modern furniture, this house pervades Italian style.

With only a five minute walk to the nearest restaurant, nothing could be more convenient. The restaurant is of a high standard, great value, specialising in local produce and is popular with discerning Italians from all over the region.

We are able to help you organise a pre-arrival shopping and / or a pre-arrival home cooked meal to be delivered to the villa for you.

Mountain biking, hill walking and horse riding are all available locally.

Locally: Castelnuovo, the nearby market town, has many restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets and all other types of shops. There is a tourist information office and a weekly market selling a wide variety of fashion, household goods, flowers, fruit and vegetables. It is only 2kms walk from the villa. There is a train station with trains to Lucca ( to Florence and Pisa ), and Aulla ( near the Cinque Terre )
The nearby medieval villages of Cascio, Eglio and Sassi are really nice and worth exploring, as are many of the other villages in the area.

We give detailed local information and recommendations.

Garfagnana is 'Hidden Tuscany' at its best. With its' stunning scenery it is the best area in Tuscany for walking and outdoor activities.
Friends of Tuscany are the oldest agency in the area, and we have close ties with an Outdoor Activities company who offer many international class adventures.

We can also help you arrange Art classes with a well known artist, excursions to the Cinque Terre, Florence and Lucca, visits to vineyards, historical guided tours to Florence and Lucca, and Italian cooking lessons.

The charming and experienced owner will leave you a "merenda", a large Italian snack meal of excellent local salamies, cheese, preserves, bread and wine.

Follow the Friends of Tuscany Facebook page for offers, information and recommendations on the best events and activities in the area

Property manager

Friends of Tuscany Ltd

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Well behaved pets only. Pets must not go in pool

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outdoors

Tourist tax due to the owner on arrival

Heating, if needed, charged as extra

Any damage to a property or its belongings must be replaced or the cash amount given to the owner

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

Located in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ethnographic Museum Don Luigi Pellegrini and Museum of Upper Garfagnana are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa and Pietro Pellegrini Botanical Garden. Travelling with kids? Consider Parco Levigliese and Parco del Levigliese. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and cave exploring nearby.

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany

What's nearby

Apuan Alps - 16 min walk
Duomo - 3 min drive
Isola Santa Lake - 10 min drive
Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 16 min drive
Forte dei Marmi Beach - 75 min drive

Getting around

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Station - 4 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

L'Aia di Piero - 3 min drive
Ristorante Pizzeria Il Triti - 3 min drive
In Gelateria - 3 min drive
La Rocca - 4 min drive
Teatro Alfieri - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tuscan Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant, great views located?

This family-friendly Castelnuovo di Garfagnana villa is located in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Apuan Alps, Duomo and Archaeological Museum. Ariostesca Castle and Pontecosi Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Florian S.

13 June 2023

Liked: Communication, location

Nice Tuscan House in the woods

We enjoyed our stay here at monte rotondo. It's a nice Tuscan House in the woods with pool.

Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephen H.

27 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic and make sure you review location.

Stayed two weeks at Monte Rotondo in September 2022. The converted barn is lovely from the outside, with stunning views over the mountains. Castelnuovo is a nice town to visit with several good restaurants, though it's not safely walkable in the dark. The pool is large and the undercover patio has a table suitable for big parties. Due to our late arrival, we couldn't find a restaurant or shop open to get dinner, but owner Enrico went out of his way at 10:30 at night to find pizza and beer for us, he was also happy to wait for payment until we'd picked up Euros. Inside, the kitchen contains an enormous table, suitable for food preparation and seating for large groups. We enjoyed trips to Bargo and Sassi and there are many hikes with spectacular mountain views in the area. With its many positives, this property does have some drawbacks. Indoor décor is in need of attention, with damp patches on walls and the tile flooring is worn and mildewed in the bathrooms. Most bedrooms are much darker than the photos depict as windows face constant shade. The stairs are very steep and narrow. Be mindful due to the altitude it can can get cold in September bring some warm clothes. The pool pump broke and though a technician arrived promptly, he was unable to repair it which made the pool unusable for the second week. If you intend visiting Cinque Terre beware it is a 2 hour journey each way over difficult mountain roads. We relocated to Levanto for a couple of days to better see Portofino and Cinque Terre. On our return, the hot water wasn't working and a water pump constantly cycled on and off all night. Again, a technician arrived promptly but it was still a long night without hot water for showers etc. Families with young children may consider the steep stairs an issue. A long hard season had left the property in need of a spring clean and basic maintenance. The owners responded promptly to our issues which was helpful.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Gabriele K.

4 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Communication

Zuviel Geld für zuwenig Komfort

Die Fotos des Inserats lügen nicht, der Wahrheit entsprechen sie trotzdem nicht. Einzig der Ausblick und der wirklich tolle Pool sind genau wie im Foto. Die Fotos sind einfach schon 10 Jahre alt und billige Installationen sind dann eben durch. Genau wie billige Matratzen oder billigste Zwischenwände. Das Haus steht schlecht zur Sonne, die unteren Schlafräume bekommen sehr wenig Licht ab und durch die kleinen Fenster kann kein Feuchtigkeitsaustausch stattfinden. Ergo sind die Zimmer feucht, die Kommoden muffig. Die Bäder sind winzig, die Duschen mit den festmontierten Duschköpfen noch kleiner. Einzig im fensterlosen EG-Bad ist der Duschvorhang ringsum zu schließen. Im OG wird entweder die Tür oder das Klo klatschnass. Im EG haben die Bäder der Schlafzimmer Duschkabinchen und in einem sind sogar beide Schiebetüren vorhanden. Wenn beide geöffnet sind, ist der Spalt so breit wie ein DinA 4 Blatt lang. Wir sind nicht dick, aber da rauszukommen ist berührungsfrei nicht machbar. Enrico ist ein sehr netter, älterer Herr, spricht rudimentär Englisch und ist während unseres Aufenthaltes leider erkrankt, wodurch der Müll nicht geleert und der Pool nicht gepflegt wurde. Die ersten zwei Tage war kein warmes Wasser da, was Enrico zum Glück mit Hilfe eines Freundes reparieren konnte. Für Hundebesitzer ist die Gegend ein Alptraum, es gibt keine Spazier- oder Geh-Wege, die Einheimischen lassen die Hunde auf der Straße laufen, manchmal auch alleine. Wir hatten zwei Hunde dabei, die sich gut verstehen und sich auf dem Grundstück beim Spiel austoben konnten. Leider war die Wiese morgens klatschnass, die Hunde dann auch. Nass und erdig. Zum Wandern muss immer erst im Auto eine relativ lange Anfahrt in Kauf genommen werden. Das Häuschen ist zwar nett, trotzdem werden wir nicht wiederkommen. Zuviel Geld für zuwenig Komfort. Schade.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Karsten F.

26 July 2022

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

Great view

Thank you for a very nice stay

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karina S.

1 Sept 2021

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

Wunderschöner Urlaub

Wir waren für 2 Wochen Gäste in diesem wunderschönen Haus. Es hat unseren Erwartungen voll entsprochen. Es war gemütlich eingerichtet und man hatte viele Möglichkeiten es sich draußen gemütlich zu machen. Die Besitzer waren sehr freundlich und auch immer erreichbar, wenn man Fragen hat. Insgesamt ist ein Urlaub hier sehr empfehlenswert.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021