La Filanda

Perfect for weddings and celebrations!

Set within a 16 hectare gated country estate, there is a real sense of privelige on arrival.

Whilst let as a whole, La Filanda has been designed to give guests the best of both worlds - one large property which groups of friends and families can enjoy together, but carefully split into 3 beautifully furnished apartments, thus giving each smaller group privacy from each other when necessary. This works perfectly when a group consists of friends, or families with children of different ages / needs.
Each apartment is individually equipped with personal eating out area for those breakfasting/lunching at different times .... There is also a large outdoor eating area perfect for group eating in the evenings. 
This is a lovely property, boasting wooden floors, beamed ceilings, romantic mezzanine bedrooms, wonderful views, good quality furniture, and well equipped kitchens.

• Each apartment boasts wonderful views over the mediaeval town of Barga.
• Personal chef service on request - eat in the beautiful ancient garden overlooking Barga, or in the banqueting hall.
• Winetasting on request.
• Wine made by the owners can be purchased on site
• Weddings -  for a larger group one can also hire Casa and Capanna del Rosso, accommodating a further 8+2 guests. Legal weddings can be performed on site. 

Magnolia:

• Open plan living / dining / kitchen area.
• Sat tv, dvd, central heating, air conditioning, oven, hob, fridge / freezer, microwave, dishwasher
• Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom
• First floor mezzanine style double room, with en-suite shower room 
• Outdoor eating area

Camelia:

• Open plan living / dining / kitchen area.
• Sat tv, dvd, central heating, air conditioning, oven, hob, fridge / freezer, microwave, dishwasher
• Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom
• Mezzanine floor with double bedroom and en-suite shower room
• Outdoor eating area

Gelsomino:

• Open plan living / dining / kitchen area.
• Sat tv, dvd, central heating, air conditioning, oven, hob, fridge / freezer, microwave, dishwasher
• Twin bedroom 
• Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom
• Shower room 
• Large mezzanine floor with double bedroom and living area
• Outdoor eating area

 Air conditioning.

Free WIFI

Grounds:

• Pool 12m x 6m with roman steps (gated)
• Pool towels provided
• Large garden area
• Individual eating areas plus covered group eating area with BBQ
• Ability to roam freely in 16 hectare estate of gardens, woodlands and stream.
• Personal chef, winetasting etc on request.
• Ancient gardens ideal for weddings.

A little about the area:

Situated in 16 hectares of land, with wonderful views at every turn, this property is a perfect rural retreat, yet it is less than a 10 minute drive from the Mediaeval town of Barga. Barga is a sought after place to stay, with its hilly windy cobbled streets, duomo, 10th Century cathedral  ancient architecture and wonderful views. Renowned for its art, good quality, but reasonably priced restaurants and music, it is a fantastic place to be in the summer. There are often al fresco concerts; outdoor plays; festas with dancing; night time markets. Known as the most Scottish town in Italy there is also a famous fish and chip festival.

Closer to home, and within walking distance is the village of Albiano with its restaurant (not open every day), and also the village bar at the local pool. You can also walk up to the village to collect bread from the bread van which arrives each morning with bread and pastries (9:30 am, and no delivery Sundays).

Places to visit:

• Castelnuovo - local market town - less than 15 mins 
• Lucca - beautiful fully walled mediaeval city, the birthplace of Puccini - 45 mins 
• Verrucole - 30 mins - local fortress with stunning views and interactive tour/museum good for children
• Adventure park Levegliese - 25 mins - rock climbing, river canyoning, canoeing and some zip wires. 
• Buffardello park - less than 30 mins - zip wire and tree climbing adventure park. Ideal forsmall children, right up to the most adventurous of adults - many different courses to choose from.
• Grotta del Vento - 30 mins - massive wind cave system and tours
• Pisa - 1 hr 15 mins
• Florence 1 hr 40 mins
• The coast - the Versilian coast is a 1 hr 20 min drive away either via motorway, or via the stunning Apuane mountains
• Strada del Vino - 50 mins - wine roads of Lucca 
• National Park of Orecchiella - 45 mins  

These are just some suggestions since hilltop villages abound, and exploring can be either townie or totally rural - the choice is yours, if you can tear yourselves away from the house and the pool area.

NB - the odd wedding may occur on site during your stay but you have your own car park, dirveway, garden and pool private to you. Most guests love seeing a wedding unfold and the owner will treat you with free wedding food.