Mengarino
Description
Barga, detached stone built cottage, with separate barn, in 6 acres of private land with private pool. Stunning views.
A lovingly restored 2 bedroom rustic detached stone cottage, and separate 1 bed chestnut house (let together and both included in the price), both with original beamed ceilings and flooring, situated in the hills overlooking the beautiful medieval town of barga.
Just a 10 min. Or so drive from town, yet very peacefully situated in circa 6 hectares of private farm land/forest high up in the hills.
The views from both the houses/extensive patio area & the land are stunning. Eating al fresco under the gazebo is a real treat -the lights of the town provide a romantic backdrop, and due to the altitude it feels possible to touch the stars!
One can cook outside too, with a newly prepared outdoor kitchen area with oven, bbq and food prep area!
In the fields above, there is the infinity style swimming pool (5m x10m plus roman steps). Here there is a sunbathing area, and also a covered pergola providing shade too. It is difficult to want to leave this beautiful and meticulously looked after garden...
The rustic houses are furnished in traditional style, are well equipped and have been prepared with love.
A perfect 'remote, yet central' location, and ideal for groups of two couples requiring privacy from each other, but plenty of room to dine and socialise together.
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!
There are 3 resident cats on site - not permitted in house. There are also goats in a field way up above the pool area and resident tortoises and donkeys on the property - great fun for children!
Fuller details - main house:
The property retains most of its original features, with original chestnut beamed ceilings throughout, and wooden and terracotta flooring.
Ground floor:
Large entrance hall, with dresser.
Living / dining room with open fireplace, satellite tv including
english channels, dvd, internet access.
Kitchen/diner; with table, wood burning aga style stove, separate
small hob, grill, fridge/freezer , microwave and dishwasher. Door
leading onto:
Extensive patio area overlooking the town of barga. Outside eating
furniture, and sun beds.
Upstairs:
One double bedroom
One twin bedroom
Extensive 'landing' area with tv, and single bed.
Shower room.
Barn:
The property has a real romantic feel!
On the ground floor there is a living area with large windows and
arched doorway out to patio, separated from the kitchen/dining area
by a circular working fireplace which sits in the middle of the
room and therefore heats the entire house.
Kitchen has oven, hob, fridge, washing machine… living
area has working fireplace, dvd player.
Up the spiral staircase:
Lovely romantic double bedroom with doors placed opposite the
bed, to take advantage of the wonderful views..
There is also a good sized modern shower room.
Grounds:
The private 'infinity style' swimming pool (10m x 5m plus roman
steps) is high above the house so as not to totally spoil the
traditional feel of the property, and to ensure it remains totally
out of sight. The view from the pool is wonderful and the style of
pool means it feels one is swimming in the mountains.
Patio area with covered al fresco dining, with wonderful
views.
Outdoor kitchen with food prep area, oven, bbq
Extensive gardens.
Nb:
Not suitable for elderly or infirm due to steep climb to the pool. Small children will need supervision due to the terraced nature of the grounds and climb to pool.
Extensive patio area outside of houses, including wood oven and bbq
A little about the area
The proeprty is just a 10 minute drive up
into the hills from the mediaeval town of Barga, which is famous
for its windy cobbled streets, wonderful restaurants, mediaeval
architecture, and outdoor concerts.
It is situated an hour from the City of Pisa, 1 1 / 2 hours
from Florence, and 45 minutes from the mediaeval walled city of
Lucca. Siena is just over 2 hrs away. The coast is about 1 hr 15
mins.
For airports, Pisa is 1 hr 10 mins, Florence 1 hr 30 mins;
Genoa, Bologna and 2.5 hrs each.
Amenities
| Property Type |
Villa |
|
| Swimming Pool |
Infinity Roman Steps |
Private Fenced Pool |
| Bedrooms |
3 |
|
| Bathrooms |
2 |
|
| Sleeps |
8 |
|
| Kitchen Facilities |
Cooker and Hob Dishwasher Fridge Iron and Ironing Board Oven Washing machine |
Cooking Utensils and Cutlery Freezer Fridge Freezer Microwave Toaster and Kettle |
| Entertainment |
DVD Player |
Internet |
| Amenities |
Bathroom Towels Bed Linen is provided Central Heating Garden Individual Family Units Pizza/bread oven Woodburner |
BBQ Car Parking Fire Place Hair Dryer Massage can be booked Terrace |
| Suitability |
Children Welcome |
|
| Nearest Airport |
Pisa |
|
| Activities |
Hiking/Walking Places of Interest |
Horse riding |
| Landing Pages |
Garfagnana |
|
| Dogs |
2 |
Rates
| Start Date | Weekly Rate (€) | Minimum Stay | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 2025 | 1,497 | 4+ Nights | Flexible |
| 31 May 2025 | 1,654 | 4+ Nights | Flexible |
| 28 Jun 2025 | 2,200 | 14+ Nights | Saturday |
| 30 Aug 2025 | 1,654 | 4+ Nights | Flexible |
| 18 Apr 2026 | 1,497 | 4+ Nights | Flexible |
| 30 May 2026 | 1,654 | 4+ Nights | Flexible |
| 27 Jun 2026 | 2,200 | 14+ Nights | Saturday |
| 29 Aug 2026 | 1,654 | 4+ Nights | Flexible |
Rental & Booking Information
- Pool Private
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Reviews
We had a restful and relaxing time in this lovingly restored
holiday home. With its remote location, it's the perfect place to
escape the stress of everyday life.
Arrival date: 21 September, 2024
Our group of 3 adults, 2 children and dog spent a fantastic
holiday in this accommodation. The location with its breathtaking
mountain views delighted us every day. The large, well-kept
infinity pool with spectacular views deserves a special mention.
The accommodation consists of a small house for 2 people, a larger
one for 5 people & a charming tea house. Each building is
perfect for the number of guests & exudes a cosy atmosphere.
Despite the more compact size, they are fully equipped with
bathrooms & well-equipped kitchens. The tea house offers an
additional space to relax. There is an animal enclosure with
tortoises in the grounds, which particularly delighted our
children. A three-headed donkey troop roams the neighbourhood in a
friendly manner - an endearing sight that made our stay even more
special. The spacious grounds are equipped with idyllic seating
areas to enjoy the view or relax. The cooking facilities were
excellent and everything was provided. The 300 year old pizza oven
made for memorable dinners. An outstanding highlight was the
incredible friendliness of the owners who made us feel like we were
staying with friends. The accommodation was ideal for us, with
plenty of space & excellent care. The cleanliness was also top
notch. The altitude kept us mosquito free. Car is necessary to
explore the surrounding area, but the seclusion&quiet were
worth it.
Arrival date: 20 July, 2024
Fabulous place to stay for a peaceful time in beautiful Tuscany.
The pool area was amazing and the views stunning. The eating area
was lovely also with fabulous views. The properties were well
equipped and the tortoises and donkeys were a hit. Barga is just
down the road and is delightful with lots of bars and restaurants.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will miss the peace and
tranquility - thank you to our host Simonetta.
Arrival 22nd July 2023
Absolutely stunning location, lovely host. We thoroughly enjoyed
our stay & exploring the very relaxed town of Barga.
Arrival 8th July 2023
The pool and the views are even more beautiful than in the pictures and make up for the steep and narrow, slightly longer journey and the somewhat outdated house. It's the last house on the mountain, which is what makes it so appealing, pure peace and quiet apart from the barking dogs from the neighboring mountains. In case of problems, the owners help quickly and friendly, we were even spoiled with their own honey and great pastries. The Garfagnana is very beautiful and Barga has become one of our favorite cities, as well as Lucca and the adventure canyons are also worthwhile.
We were there with 5 people and 3 dogs. The owners are really nice and helpful. The forest path to the site is a bit bumpy, but once you get there you forget everything around it. We want to come back :-)
Arrival 15 Sept 2022
It is a very beautiful place, only the journey is a bit adventurous
Arrival 27 Aug 2022
We stayed at the Mengarinella villa and had the whole place to ourselves as a family. The photographs do not do it justice, it is a stunning property. The attention to detail was very much appreciated, the equipment, the layout with different buildings and of course the pool overlooking the mountains. Lorraine in the UK, really guided us through our booking (we had first booked the villa pre covid) and answered all of our questions promptly. In Tuscany, Simonetta welcomed us to the property and helped us out with taxi bookings and brought us a tray of lovely pastries. Norhing was too much -honestly the guest experience could not have been better. We loved seeing the goats on the move and the vista that we saw every day is one we will remember forever. Thanks so much Tuscan Retreats we really did have a holiday of a life time. As a hint - get an automatic and 4 wheel drive car to drive to and from the villa. It really makes for a smoother safer jouerney. Also there are two guard dogs that you will meet at a property on the way up to and down from the villa. Be aware that they do their job very well. Thank you again from a well rested and blissfully happy family.
5 stars
The place was just as good as we hoped. Lovely outsides and an amazing view over the Apuan Alps and the valley below. Great pool area. 30-40 minutes to beautiful hikes in the mountains and only roughly 1 hour to the ocean and beaches. The host is also very hospitable and helpful. We arrived very late (23.00) due to flight delays so we was unable to buy breakfast because all stores were closed at that time. In the morning we found, on the table outside, that Marko had brought us a plate of pastry and tea. It really saved our first morning! We can absolutely recommend staying at this lovely place.
Arrival 19 September 2021
5 stars
We were as a family with 3 children (9, 14, 16) at the end of August 2021 for a week in this great property. The view and the pool about 10 x 5 meters are great! The homeowners take very loving care of their guests and the property. The pool is cleaned every day and the flowers are watered regularly - only through this special care does this old property get its special charm and cozy atmosphere. The pizza oven was a huge enrichment for us, because the homemade pizzas and rolls were delicious. The two separate houses also meant that we could each have their own empire. Both houses have a kitchen with all the necessary utensils. We cooked a lot and enjoyed cooking and we didn't miss anything. Due to the hillside location, you will always find a nice place to linger.
Arrival 28th August
5 stars
Stunning views, very pleasant outside shadow terrace, large swimming pool with lots of space to sit, walk around and enjoy the views and nature
Arrival 31 July 2021
5 stars
We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed the view from the terrace and the pool. Our host was very kind and helped us with everything. The uphill road is managable, the area around is great and you can relax without any close neighbours.
10 July
5 stars
All the pictures can not capture the beauty of the pool area and the stunning view in the mountains and the valley from the whole property! You have two separate houses, for 4 and 2 people, in a typical antique tuscany style. Cleanliness is ok. Because we spend 95% except the nights outside and the pool, at the bbq and the dining area this was no problem. Two points good to know: if you love cooking yourself note that the kitchen is rather poorly equipped and WiFi is only available in the main house inside. Mrs Simonetta and her team take very good care of you and help where possible! On departure day it's quite hectic because cleaning and maintenance work starts already early in the morning. We spend a fantastic week and would love to go back…
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