Casina Giammengo
Description
Beautifully restored 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom village cottage with fantastic pool and pool area.WIFI. Walking distance of restaurant where one can dine alfresco with mountain views...
Giammengo is a beautifully restored romantic stone property, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms in the cottage, with a further 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom set across the little courtyard 10M from the house. There is a gorgeous pool and outdoor relaxing area.
Set in the depths of the Garfagnana, an hour or so North of Lucca, in a small village with a population of circa 300. There are village and mountain views. This house really is a treat!
Unusually for this area, one can walk to a pizzeria/restaurant (less than a 5 min walk) where one can dine al fresco on the terrace and take in the view, as well as a basic shop/bar, gelateria and butchers. For other facilities the local market town is less than a 10 minute drive away.
This 2 bedroom, 2 shower room village property, along with further bedroom and bathroom across the courtyard has been restored with lots of love and care, and retains its original character, but with the addition of modern shower rooms, beautiful furniture and stunning pool area complete with an outdoor kitchen, and no less than a choice of 3 eating areas, making it an ideal holiday home.
The cottage is tastefully presented, with a wonderful mixture of original flooring, beamed ceilings, chestnut windows, original balconies from bedrooms, blending perfectly with modern fireplace, pristine bathrooms, country kitchen and bang up to date outdoor area with good size modern pool.
This place really is a treat!
In more detail the property is arranged as follows:
- Kitchen/diner with oven, hob, microwave, fridge, coffee machine. Double doors leading to outdoor area.
- Living area with comfy seating, wood fireplace, TV, WIFI.....
- There are beamed ceilings and traditional flooring.
- Shower room
Upstairs to :
- 2 double bedrooms - each with their own balcony featuring village views with mountain backdrop.
- Shower room
- Across courtyard to :
- Twin bedroom with en-suite shower room. Please note when putting the twin beds together there will be a gap between the 2 beds.
All bedrooms have insect screens to take advantage of the beautifully cool mountain air at night. They also have ceiling fans.
Outside:
- Beautiful pool with Roman steps
- Sunbathing area with quality sunbeds
- Modern seating area
- Covered dining area
- Uncovered dining area
- Outdoor kitchen with large gas BBQ, sink and fridge
- Gated property with private parking via electronic gates
- Garage with washing machine and freezer.
NB - pool may occasionally be used by owner when guests not on site, but privacy of guests is always respected. Owners respect privacy but are able to assist with any difficulties and with suggestions. They speak English, German, all three Scandinavian languages, Spanish, Italian and Indonesian.
A little about the area:
- The location is 10 minutes north of the market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana with its famous Thursday morning market, numerous bars & restaurants.
- At home, the village of Villetta has a restaurant (5 min walk), bar and shop/gelatieria.
- The train station is a minute walk too .
- Also by foot, it is possible to walk down to the river in only 5 minutes, and a shaded cross country walk of 30 mins will take guests to a local lake (which also has a couple of bars and a children's playground).
- There is also an ancient beautiful and well photographed peaceful village (with no facilities) reachable by a 1km walk cross country.
- There are various good restaurants providing fresh local home cooked traditional food within a short drive, as well as local one off shops, delicatessens, gelaterias and supermarkets.
- For relaxing afternoons out, there are lots of pretty villages to explore in the immediately locality, one of which is fully walled commanding outstanding views over the Apuane mountains. Many of these villages have festas in the summer with food, drink and dancing.
- Situated only a short drive from the National Park of Orrecchiella, the location is ideal for walking, hiking, horseriding, mountain biking and picnicking, surrounded by views of the seemingly endless mountains, and local chestnut woodland.
- For those who enjoy the outdoor life there is also a local tree climbing/zip wiring park, with courses adapted for all age groups, from the very young to adults.
- There are local adventure parks where one can try water canyoning, rock climbing, swimming in rock pools, canoeing etc and there is the Grotta del Vento, a massive cave system in the mountains which is a good day out.
- There is an ancient fortress to visit with jaw dropping views, and interactive displays for children including a chance to try a little archery.
- For when a townie day beckons, the local market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is only a 10 minute drive. Here there are bars, restaurants, a famous Thursday morning market, old castle walls, the river Serchio and local train station.
- The beautiful mediaeval town of Barga with its cobbled streets, great architecture, cathedral and great views is only a 25 minute drive. Barga is famous for its art and music, and here one can often enjoy free music, evening markets, dancing, and sometimes even impromptu entertainment from Paolo Nutini! Becoming well known for its restaurants too, Barga has plenty of places to eat.
- Lucca, the fully walled Mediaeval City and the Capital of the Region is only an hours drive and one can spend the day cycling or meandering along its ample walls; people watching in both the grand and tiny piazzas with prosecco, coffee or ice cream; designer shopping; climbing towers, visiting some of its 99 churches or just taking in the atmosphere. If you like opera, there is a recital every evening before dinner in a unique church setting.
- The traditional Tuscan sites of Pisa and Florence are easily do-able in a day trip as are the beaches of Forte dei Marmi or Viareggio. Many guests also visit the Cinque Terre...
- The Golf Course of Garfagnana is only a 5 min drive.
- Florence 1 hr 40 mins
Perfect location in an Italian village - experience the real Italy!
Amenities
| Property Type |
Villa |
|
| Swimming Pool |
Infinity Roman Steps |
Private Fenced Pool |
| Bedrooms |
3 |
|
| Bathrooms |
3 |
|
| Sleeps |
6 |
|
| Kitchen Facilities |
Coffee Machine Cooking Utensils and Cutlery Microwave Washing machine |
Cooker and Hob Fridge Freezer Toaster and Kettle |
| Entertainment |
Internet |
|
| Amenities |
Bathroom Towels Bed Linen is provided Central Heating Hair Dryer Terrace |
BBQ Car Parking Fire Place Insect Screens |
| Distances |
Walking Distance to Bars and Restaurants Walk to restaurant |
Walk to bar Walk to shop |
| Suitability |
Children Welcome |
Fenced Property |
| Nearest Airport |
Pisa |
|
| Activities |
Cycling Hiking/Walking |
Golf Places of Interest |
| Landing Pages |
Garfagnana |
|
| Dogs |
0 |
Rates
| Start Date | Weekly Rate (€) | Minimum Stay | Arrival Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2025 | 1,440 | 4+ Nights | Flexible |
| 28 Jun 2025 | 1,800 | 7+ Nights | Saturday |
| 30 Aug 2025 | 1,440 | 4+ Nights | Flexible |
| 16 Apr 2026 | 1,440 | 4+ Nights | Flexible |
| 27 Jun 2026 | 1,800 | 7+ Nights | Saturday |
| 29 Aug 2026 | 1,440 | 4+ Nights | Flexible |
Rental & Booking Information
- Pool Private
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Reviews
Great accommodation, terrific location and marvelous hosts,
first class
Arrival date: 6 July, 2024
We travel a lot and this is one of the best properties we've
stayed at. Wonderful surroundings and stunning view. Very clean and
well equipped house. Nice and helpful hosts. It almost felt like
visiting friends. Thank you for this week. We will definitely come
back!!
Arrival date: 29 June, 2024
Patricia and Geir gave us a great welcome. It was like coming
home. We enjoyed every day. Cosy house and a great pool with an
amazing view. Pizzaria il Grotto is only a few minutes walk away
and very tasty. We will be back!
Arrival date: 20 June 2024
5 of us had a wonderful stay. The pictures don't do it justice;
the views over this beautiful part of Tuscany are amazing and the
property / its facilities are superbly designed and finished to a
very high quality. The outdoor spaces aren't overlooked at all and
the interior provided a welcome relief from the heat. Good walks
from the property too. Oh and very few mosquitos! Patricia was at
the property during our stay and was very discrete. She booked us
into the local restaurant and made excellent recommendations about
things to do in the local area. The food and drink (in the
supermarkets and restaurants) was consistently excellent quality
and low price.
Arrival 19/08/23
We were able to enjoy a beautiful house with a swimming pool for
a week with 6 adults. Enough space for everyone. You spend almost
the entire week upstairs by the pool, where there is a kitchen with
plates, cutlery, glasses, a refrigerator and even pans. What a
pleasure to have your breakfast there in the morning, swim during
the day and eat and play a game in the late evening. The swimming
pool is kept well clean and was lovely. Environment is beautiful.
Ordered pizza twice from Il Grotto and ate at the large table in
the outdoor kitchen. Had a delicious meal at Il Grotto itself once.
Patricia and Geir are there if you need them (thanks to Patricia
for taking the photos) and for good advice on what to do in the
area. We enjoyed staying there.
Arrival 05/08/23
The villa is lovely with very comfy beds and good showers. The
pool and views are stunning. The owners live onsite and were
friendly and unobtrusive. We had a great, and very relaxing
holiday.
Arrival 29/07/23
We spent 10 days in this uniquely beautiful villa with our two
sons and had a fantastic holiday with the wonderful hosts Patricia
and Geir. The absolute highlight is the pool with the outdoor
kitchen and a fantastic view of the mountains. Within walking
distance is a pizzeria / gelateria / grocery store where you can
find everything you need for your daily needs and eat very well.
The location is great for day trips. So we were in Pisa, Lucca, on
the beach near Viareggio and also explored the nearby mountains,
mountain lakes, caves and fortresses. We can also highly recommend
renting an e-mountain bike. This allows you to explore the
beautiful surroundings. We liked it so much that we are already
planning another holiday in this villa…
Arrival 17/07/23
Patricia and Geir are super-hosts and the house with the pool and the outdoor-kitchen is a dream! Viletta is an cosy small village with a little shop (inklusice a good gelateria). The restaurant "il Grotto" is great. No chi-chi-food, just fine handmade italian food, good wines and a great view over the valley. The area is very hilly and green. There are no busloads of tourists swarming all over the countryside. So you will find a wonderful place for relaxing holidays. You can do some nice trips from Viletta to Lucca, Pisa, Firenze or Cinqueterre - but to the south of the toscany (Siena, San Gimiagno, Bolgehri) you might "endure" some longer rides. But who cares - if the house and the hosts are that good as here. And why travel so far, if you can find nice little towns like Bargha nearby. Thank you for a great time!
Arrival 28/06/23
My family of four (2 teen sons) stayed at this beautiful property in June. It is a perfect base for exploring Garfagnana by car and the property is delightful. There are 2 great restaurants within a 3-4 minute walk. The hosts are so welcoming and accomodating; it was a great overall experience. The management company sent great information about the area ahead of time (which was super helpful.) Although a little tricky to initially locate the property, it is easily accessible once you know where you are going. This was our first trip to Tuscany. I hope to stay here (same property) again!
Arrival 18/06/23
We spent 10 days with our two sons in this uniquely beautiful villa and had a fantastic holiday with the wonderful hosts Patricia and Geir. The absolute highlight is the pool with the outdoor kitchen and a fantastic view of the mountains. Within walking distance is a pizzeria/gelateria/grocery store where you can find everything for your daily needs and where you can eat very well. The location is great for day trips. So we were in Pisa, Lucca, on the beach near Viareggio and also explored the nearby mountains, mountain lakes, caves and fortresses. We can also highly recommend renting an e-mountain bike. This allows you to explore the beautiful surroundings. We loved it so much that we are already planning another holiday in this villa…
We really enjoyed the stay. Everything was perfect. We can
highly recommend the pizzeria around the corner.
Arrival 29th May 2023
The warm welcome from the hosts ensured a sense of well-being. The accommodation, the pool with terrace and outdoor kitchen are exactly as described, even more beautiful. Everything is clean and lovingly furnished. Thanks to the recommendations of the hosts, we were able to discover the beauty of Tuscany. Dear Patricia, dear Geir... we really enjoyed our vacation with you and thank you for everything.
Arrival 4 July 2022
Very nice and relaxed landlord. House fully furnished. Good restaurants in the area.
Arrival 5 Sept 2022
Arrival 28/08/2022
5 stars
Wonderfully located house with a unique view over the valley to the Alpi Apuane. The house is tastefully decorated and very clean, as is the entire complex. The pool with the outdoor kitchen was the focus of our stay. The landlady was very friendly, always available and had good tips for excursions and regional Tuscan cuisine in the area. The place offers everything you need: restaurant, bar, and a small shop. We really enjoyed the time and can only recommend the property! Especially for someone who wants to spend their vacation away from tourism.
Arrival 4 September 2021
Housing and housing are top notch. Please note that this place is a "treat" and it certainly is. All facilities are 100% and you feel really welcome in the house and the small town. Can only be recommended. We also send a happy thought to the landlord for very friendly reception, openness and not least to make it possible to visit their little gem! Regards Henrik & fam.
