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Description
"Friends of Tuscany Ltd." manage all aspects of your villa booking with tailored information to get the most from your holiday. We are a family run holiday agency based in Tuscany since 1994.This converted farmhouse villa is situated in the small hamlet of Montiperpoli, within walking distance of the historical centre of Castelnuovo in the beautiful Garfagnana region of northern Tuscany.
The villa boasts panoramic views of the valley and is in a good position for enjoying country life as well as the bustle of the nearby market town. Within easy striking distance of the art cities of Lucca, Sienna, Florence and Pisa this is an ideal location for a visit to Tuscany.
The spacious villa sits in a large grassed area next to the 14 x 5m pool with a panoramic view of the valley and mountains beyond, providing plenty of space for both relaxation and play. The outdoor dining pergola provides shade for al fresco dining and the spacious living areas indoors offer cool and comfortable places to relax.
The kitchen and dining area allow our guests to cook together with delicious local produce from the local market town. The kitchen has glass doors providing immediate access to the outdoor area and the panoramic views of the Pania di Corfino mountain.
The villa can sleep a total of 9 people with 4 bedrooms in total. There are 2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, 1 twin en-suite bedroom and a full size studio room (1 double and 1 single bed) with en-suite bathroom.
The owner, Enrico, an outdoor enthusiast, provides an impressive welcome pack to get your holiday off to a great start. The roomy, versatile and inexpensive villa with a large pool is ideal for a larger family or group of friends.
Location
Villa Iris is in the hamlet of Monteperpoli and only 3km from the large market town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. There is an excellent restaurant only a few minutes walk from the villa.
Castelnuovo, has many restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets and all other types of shops. There is a tourist information office, train station and a weekly market selling a wide variety of fashion, household goods, flowers, fruit and vegetables.
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.
Other nearby places of interest are San Pelegrino, Corfino, Silico, Barga, Bagni di Lucca, Hermitage of Calomini (Gallicano), Grotta de Vento, Verrucole Fortress, and Castiglione di Garfagnana.
Pisa 1.5 hour drive or train journey
Cinque Terre 1.5 hour drive or train journey
Florence 2 hours drive or train journey
Mountain biking, hill walking and horse riding are all available locally.
Forti di Marmi and Viareggio are the nearest beach resorts, just over an hour's drive.
Lerici is a particularly nice fishing town further North on the coast, near the Cinque Terre.
You can take boats to the Cinque Terre at Viareggio, Forti dei Marmi and other places including Portovenere.
Other recommended places to visit include San Pellegrino, Bagni di Lucca, Hermitage of Calomini (Gallicano), Grotta de Vento, Verrucole Fortress, and Castiglione di Garfagnana.
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES: Garfagnana is the best are in Tuscany for walking. We have strong links with an outdoor actities company offering inexpensive world class mountaineering, canyoning, caving and mountain bilking, as well as guided hill walking.
Mountain biking, hill walking and horse riding are all available locally.
Lucca 50 minutes drive or train journey
4 Reviews
Leave ReviewRustic Villa in Great Location
By David W on 22-Jul-2022Stunning views across the valleys. A simple, rustic villa within walking distance of a great restaurant and 5 minutes drive from town. Lunch at the local is a great bargain and not to be missed. The local team of Giovanella and Enrico couldn’t have been more helpful providing support when needed and even gifts of food and Prosecco. Would recommend taking mosquito repellent in light of the non-tiled areas around the pool and dining area. In reach of Lucca, Montecatani Alto and Barga as well as a number of other hilltop towns.
Beautiful Tuscany Escape
By Lily S on 24-Jun-2022Villa Iris was a beautiful place. My friends and I had a very relaxing and comfortable trip on this stunning property! The rooms were large with en suite bathrooms and the kitchen was well equipped with all we might need for our stay. The wifi was very good and extended all the way down to the gigantic pool, which we absolutely loved. The host was very friendly and helpful when we needed to replace the gas canister. Compared to the listing, the Villa was even better in person! It’s important to note that the Villa is VERY remote - if we came again we would definitely rent a car! However, the view is so beautiful that we didn’t really mind being stuck close to home. Castelnuovo is a sweet and quiet town, about 30 minutes walk down the mountain. Overall, we had a lovely time and hope to visit again some day.
Tuscany
By Jane A on 10-Jun-2022Great spot for exploring northern Tuscany.
Beautiful view and nice and spacious house
By kATJA on 08-Jul-2021We spent a wonderful week in this holiday home. The kitchen is large and fully equipped, the pool is nice and the bedrooms are all very spacious with their own bathroom. Actually, the house only has 1 disadvantage, the location. To get to the larger Tuscan cities you have to drive quite far. Lucca and Pisa are easy to do. The house has very good wifi, much appreciated by our 3 teenagers.