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Property HEG813, Holiday Cottage for rental in
Vinca Lunigiana, Tuscany and Florence, Italy

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Vinca lies in the Valle del Lucido, at an altitude of 850 metres. Vinca and its surrounds form part of the Parco Naturale delle Alpi Apuane, an area of unsurpassed natural beauty in Lunigiana. Neighbouring towns are Equi Terme, renowned for its spa baths and cave systems, and Monzone, whose train station offers frequent access to the Italian rail system. Follow the 'strada del vino di Toscana' from Aulla and you will come to Vinca!

In springtime, the meadows fill with wildflowers, butterflies abound and songbirds fill the air. The area is a paradise for walkers and trekkers, with well marked trails for both experienced and less accomplished walkers. Picture the 'Sound of Music' and you will get some idea of the terrain.

A short stroll to the bakery, bread hot from the 'forno' savoured on the terrace with strong coffee or rustic wine; birdsong in harmony with the mood of the day.

Vinca is close to the Cinque Terre, Florence, Pisa, Lucca and La Spezia. The Gulf of Poets.


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Village House with Extensive Terrace and panoramic mountain views. - sleeps 4 (2 Bedrooms)	€500.00 EUR - €550.00 EUR Weekly
Medieval village high in Apuan Alps.

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Casa Rosa is a two bedroom village house, dating from the 17th century, set between the spectacular peaks of Pizzo d'Uccello and Mt. Garnerone, two of the highest mountains in the Apuan Alps.

Exit the front door and find the terrace, a medieval courtyard used for storing and drying chestnuts.

To the rear of the terrace is the drying house, where each October a log fire is lit and maintained for six weeks to dry the village harvest.

Take a deep breath, and look up at the 1800 metre peaks where Michelangelo travelled to find the perfect piece of Carrara marble for the statue of David; look down over the village rooftops and think of the generations who trekked each day over those mountains to mine the marble.

The village boasts three bakeries, and the aroma of baking bread fills the morning air.

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Rental Period	per week
19th April ... 17th October	€ 550.00 EUR
18th October ... 18th April	€ 500.00 EUR

Notes on price:
Short stay rates on request.

Accommodation

HEG813

Type	Description
Bedrooms:	Bedroom 1 with double bed. Bedroom 2 with twin beds.
Bathrooms:	One bathroom with WC, shower, bidet, washbasin.
Kitchen:	Kitchen includes: Wood-burning fire with barbeque grill, cooker, hob, fridge-freezer, washing machine, microwave.
Living Rooms:	Living room with satellite TV, music system, wood-burning stove, two-seater sofa and easy chairs.
Cleaning/towels/linen/maid Service:	Towels and linen are included; property is cleaned and all linen changed weekly.
Other:	Large terrace with panoramic views, sun loungers and dining facilities.
Sleeping capacity:	2 bedroom house, sleeps 4.

Notes on accommodation:
Included:

Welcome basket
Local information
All utilities
Crisp white linen
Towels
Beach towels

Family-friendly

Ammenities/Facilities provided

pets accepted	barbecue	cot	room fans
iron/ironing board	washing machine	microwave	games/books
fridge/freezer	cd player	television	satellite
electric heater	radio	oven	hairdryer
hob/stove

Etc.

Travel
Lunigiana is easily accessed by road, rail and air.

Trains: La Spezia is a main train terminal
Aulla train station has connections to Pisa (€5), Rome, Florence, and Milan.

Car Hire: all the major companies have offices at Pisa and La Spezia.

Ryanair: Stanstead to Genova & Pisa | Liverpool to Pisa | Dublin to Pisa
British Airways: London Gatwick/Heathrow to Pisa, Milan, Bologna | Manchester to Pisa in summer
Easyjet: Stansted to Bologna | Bristol to Pisa
Jet2.com: Manchester to Pisa
thomsonfly.com: Bournemouth, Doncaster/Sheffield and Coventry to Pisa
Alitalia : Shuttle service from Milan to Pisa

Car hire is recommended.

Distances
Within an easy drive or train journey you will find the cities of Lucca, Pisa, Florence, the beautiful towns of Fosdinovo and Sarzana, and the local administrative centres of Massa and Carrara. The coastal wonders of the Cinque Terre villages, Lerici, and the ferry to Portovenere and Portofino
are all only an hour away, down the mountain.

How to get there.

Travel times:
1h.15 from Pisa, 1h.45 from Genoa, 1h.45 from Florence.
Check Ryanair, BA, Alitalia and Jet2 for flights to these airports.

Public transport

From Monzone ….regular train connections (15 minutes).
From Lerici…..coastal ferries (1hour).
From Livorno….Sardinia and Corsica ferries (2 hours).

Further details
The cities of Pisa, Lucca, Florence and Siena with their famous museums, galleries and architecture are just a short drive away.

The coastal city of La Spezia is the gateway to the renowned Cinque Terre by rail and by romantic ‘traghetto’, offering the opportunity to visit each of these beautiful towns on one ferry ticket, stopping for lunch in one town, and for a refreshing swim in another. Sail back to La Spezia, or to Lerici as the sun slips into the sea behind Portovenere.

The Traghettos from Lerici and la Spezia also sail daily to the famous resort of Portofino.

Equi Terme, located in the high Apuan Alps offers thermal spas, caves, mountain walks and beauty treatments. The nearest Golf course is in Lerici.

Booking notes
Payment by Paypal, cheque or bank draft. 30% deposit required with booking.

Changeover day
Saturday

Beach
Vinca is close to the Cinque Terre, Pisa, La Spezia and The Gulf of Poets.

The coastal wonders of the Cinque Terre villages, Lerici, and the ferry to Portovenere and Portofino are all only an hour away, down the mountain.

Accessibility
Narrow medieval streets of village may create difficulties for those with mobility problems.

Outside
Large terrace with panoramic views, sun loungers and dining facilities.

For booking and further information

Michael O Connell
Tel: (Italy) 0039 3351766202

0039 0187970703

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This advertiser joined Direct Holiday Bookings in 2 June 2008 and has advertised this property with us since 8 June 2008.

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Property HEG813, Holiday Cottage for rental in Vinca Lunigiana, Tuscany and Florence, Italy

Property HEG813, Holiday Cottage for rental in
Vinca Lunigiana, Tuscany and Florence, Italy