Casa Catalina  

In the heart of the Tuscan countryside, tranquil but not isolated, but well off the beaten tourist paths, Casa Catalina is a medieval 4 level attached stone house. Forming part of the ancient walls of the medieval village of Lanciole, all levels of this ancient house, located at the head waters of the Pescia River, have magnificent views down the Pescia River valley from most rooms.

Casa Catalina with two bathrooms and four bedrooms is ideal for family reunions (providing two self contained areas in the one house) and is also available as two separate apartments - the older upstairs apartment having three bedrooms and the brand new downstairs apartment having one bedroom. You are welcome to rent any of the three possibilities. Both bathrooms are fitted with a shower, toilet, bidet and basin and both apartments have new washing machines.

The top floor of the house has three double bedrooms and a bathroom with a separate lounge, dining room and kitchen on the third level. This level has an access to the street. On the second level and down an ancient stone staircase to the other apartment is a bathroom bedroom and lounge room with a further kitchen and a cantina on the ground floor providing access to the almost private Piazza Giusti for outdoor summer dining.

Provided for your convenience are a table, chairs and small grill for the enjoyment of the Piazza. With the kitchen only a few convenient steps from the Piazza you can enjoy twilight dining in the Piazza and its magnificent views in comfort. The Piazza is linked to the village street system so that there is a separate entrance to the downstairs apartment.

Comfortably sleeping six in its three large double bedrooms, the larger apartment also has easy access to the Piazza. At some 600 metres above sea level, Lanciole is protected in the warmer months from the summer heat by its mountain setting and breezes.

Features

• 2 self contained rental options can be rented separately or together
• 3 large double bedrooms upstairs with lounge, dining, kitchen and bathroom
• 1 bedroom downstairs with lounge, kitchen and cantinawith access to the piazza
• Beautiful views from most rooms
• Thick stone walls for warmth in winter and coolness in summer

Inclusions

• All linen and towels
• Outdoor dining setting with grill for BBQing
• Satellite TV with 4 english speaking news channels

Location

At some 600 metres above sea level, Lanciole is protected in the warmer months from the summer heat by its moutain setting and breezes.

With expansive views down the valley, the house is in easy driving distance of the Pescia train and hence Florence, Lucca, Pistoia, Prato and Viareggio are all within an hours travel. Going further afield for a days drive or train trip are many of the highlights of a Tuscan holiday such as San Giminano, Montepulciano, the Cinque Terra and many areas where ancient Etruscan or Roman ruins are situated. In winter the ski slopes of Abetone are approximately 40 minutes away.

Bookings and Enquiries

For further information or to make enquiries and bookings go to www.skisunsand.com.au

Alternatively contact the owner via email