La Casa di Osborne

This delightful village cottage is built over two levels and sleeps 4 people. It is fully equipped for your comfort and comprises an entrance hall, two bedrooms and bathroom on the ground floor; a further hall, dining/sitting room, kitchen and balcony on the first floor. The cottage is fully centrally heated but has a large open log fire for your enjoyment in autumn and winter.

The balcony is the perfect spot to have breakfast or to enjoy a glass of wine late in the afternoon or evening (table and chairs are provided). You can look down into the valley and across the olive groves where the locals can be seen tending their land. It is also possible to enjoy the fruits of their labours at the markets held in the piazza.

Ground Floor:
The main bedroom contains a very comfortable double bed and overlooks the valley. The second bedroom is furnished with a double bunk and its window also overlooks the valley. The bathroom with toilet is fully tiled and also houses the washing-machine.

First Floor:
The eat-in kitchen is stocked with a complete range of cooking utensils and crockery, oven, refrigerator a table and 4 chairs. The sitting area has a lovely fire place and includes a sofa, two armchairs, a table and two stools. French doors provide access to the balcony which affords stunning views. Adjacent to the front door is a small terraced area, where it is also particularly pleasant to sit and observe and be warmly greeted by villagers engaged in the Italian tradition of passeggiata (a gentle stroll through the streets of the old village).

Features

• 2 bedrooms (main double bedroom and 2nd bedroom with bunks)
• Bathroom
• Lounge and dining area
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Terrace and balcony

Inclusions

• All linen, towels, crockery and cutlery
• A selection of books and DVD's are provided.
• Water, electricity and central heating
• You will also be welcomed with a complimentary bottle of local wine, bread and cheese

Accessibility

Please note that the cottage is two stories high with access via a narrow staircase. This may make access difficult for some people. Please use your own judgement or enquire further with the owners.

Location

The cottage is approximately 50 metres up a gentle hill from the village square. The small village of Luscignano sits atop a hill overlooking olive groves and vineyards. The towns of Casola (5kms) and Fivizzano (10kms) have all the shops & services one needs, including a small market and restaurants for every occasion. Lunigiana is the area located in the northern part of Tuscany and is the "finger" that protrudes into Ligura and Emilia.

The area remains comparatively undiscovered and unspoiled, yet it is neither isolated nor remote. The cottage is only 1 hour from Pisa and 90 minutes from Florence, Parma and Bologna.  Local trattorie are inexpensive, the wine is plentiful and cheap and the villagers are warm and friendly.