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Location:Castellina Marittima, Italy
Bedrooms:2
Bathrooms:2
Sleeps:7
Property Type:Apartment
Amenities:Fireplace, Hot Tub, Internet Access, Pets OK, Phone, Private Parking, Shower, Smoking OK & more amenities »
Activities:Beach, Historical Sites, Horseback Riding
Description:This is a classic stone Tuscan farmhouse that dates back to the XIX century: it has been fully and authentically restored, using original materials such as local stones and chestnut wood. The location of the property, wich extends over 3 hectars, offers magnificent views of the Tuscan hills and to the front of the Tyrrhenian coast stretching as far as Corsica Island. The sun drenched olive groves, the smell of the wild time and herbs in the summer, the clusters of wild flowers in the spring, the clear unpolluted air, the silence make this little corner of Tuscany unique. ACCOMODATION There are two independent holiday apartments available, each with a private outdoor space for sunbathing or eating “al fresco”. Pets are welcome at Ligoracce, but please let us now in advance if you wish to bring them too. Libeccio : SLEEPS 2 This studio apartment opens on to a porch and a stunning view of the Tyrrhenian coast and Lake St Luce. It is bright and roomy with a double bed and a private bathroom with shower: it is ideal for a couple wanting to spend time in the unspoilt Tuscan countryside. Grecale: SLEEPS 4 The apartment is bright and opens on to a porch with a beautiful view on the hills covered with mediterranean woods and garden area for sunbathing or cool summer evening suppers under the hazelnut trees. It offers accommodation for up to 5 people with a well equipped kitchen area , an independent bathroom with a shower and a private parking area LIFESTYLE Trekking, Mountain Bike, Buddhism and more...in and around Castellina! Bring your mountain bike if you are the sporty type, or enjoy new free roads among the fields on your motorbike, visit and enjoy birdwatching in the WWF protected natural area at the pictoresque Lake of S. Luce. Many of the villages wich are just a few minutes drive from the farmhouse offer several places of interest: the famous Buddhist Centre of Pomaiafor those who seek a place of great peace and spirituality, or, to refresh from a hot day at the beach, nothing better than the Casciana terme SPA! Bees, horses and wild nature Choose your favourite way to live the countryside: help with the “smielatura”, the collection of honey and try some of the scented honey for breakfast watch our horses being groomed and prepared for a ride discover wild orchids in the field around the farmhouse watch the red sun set from your porch sipping a glass of wine take up painting. Or simply watch the huge sky at night and myriads of stars and constellations. Seaside and beaches In 20 minues you can reach the nearbyes beaches of Csatiglioncello and Vada, in 45 min. those of Donoratico, Bibbona and the wonderful Gulf of Baratti. From Piombino you can also embark to the nearby islands! Over 20 % of Thyrrenian coast comprises parks, natural protected oasis and areas, for fauna protection. Nature is not just a setting, but the very essence of this land, with its dense stands of pine trees, woods and countryside rich with colours and scents a temperate climatethroughout the year , with particularly mild springs, long summers and infrequent rainfall during autumn and winter, makes for enjoyable holidays all year around. NEARBY Historical sites and towns The farmhouse is favorably positioned to visit some amongst the most beautiful towns in Tuscany: Pisa, Siena, Volterra, S. Gimignano, Lucca, Firenze and the traditional villages of Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Casale Marittimo. Nestled within the “ Golfo di Baratti “ lays the necropoli etrusca of Populonia, today part of the interesting “Parco Archeologico e Naturalistico.” Distances from the farmhouse: Livorn 40 Km Volterra: 40 Km Pisa: 65 Km Siena: 90 Km Firenze: 100 Km CONTACTS To receive information or to rent an apartment you can e-mail or phone us: e-mail: mobile-ph or WEBSITE: In order to book an apartment we require an advance payment of 25% of the total amount to be made by bank transfer or PayPal. The full payment is due four weeks before the stay.... more info >>
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