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Monte Rotondo, Tuscany Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant

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Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • PoolPoolPool
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

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Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Tuscany
  • Popular LocationApuan Alps16 min walk
  • Popular LocationDuomo3 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsola Santa Lake10 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)85 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sleeps 8
200 sq m
Bedroom 1
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Bathtub/shower combo

Room options

About the area

Castelnuovo di Garfagnana

In Castelnuovo di Garfagnana .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Castelnuovo di Garfagnana villa, you'll find Apuan Alps and Duomo. Archaeological Museum and Ariostesca Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Apuan Alps - 16 min walk
  • Duomo - 3 min drive
  • Isola Santa Lake - 10 min drive
  • Duomo di San Cristoforo - 14 min drive
  • Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Castelnuovo di Garfagnana Station - 4 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • L'Aia di Piero - 3 min drive
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Il Triti - 3 min drive
  • In Gelateria - 3 min drive
  • La Rocca - 4 min drive
  • Teatro Alfieri - 3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Monte Rotondo, Tuscany Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant

"Friends of Tuscany" manage all aspects of your booking with tailored information to get the most from your holiday. We can help to arrange a shopping delivery service for arrival, wine tours, children’s activities, wild swimming spots, festivals, events, and restaurant recommendations based on our personal knowledge of the area after 30 years.

Villa Monte Rotondo is a four bedroomed holiday villa that has been refurbished in time for 2020. The villa is ideal for families or groups of friends who want the privacy and relaxation of a rural setting with a large 12 metre private pool.
The house has a well equipped kitchen and extensive indoor and outdoor dining facilities suitable for a large group. The four bedrooms have new en-suite bathrooms and two have access to a balcony. There is a large sitting room and an additional bathroom as well as a covered patio area outside for shaded dining.

Furnished with a tasteful mix of antique and modern furniture, this house pervades Italian style.

With only a five minute walk to the nearest restaurant, nothing could be more convenient. The restaurant is of a high standard, great value, specialising in local produce and is popular with discerning Italians from all over the region.

We are able to help you organise a pre-arrival shopping and / or a pre-arrival home cooked meal to be delivered to the villa for you.

Mountain biking, hill walking and horse riding are all available locally.

Locally: Castelnuovo, the nearby market town, has many restaurants, cafes, bars, supermarkets and all other types of shops. There is a tourist information office and a weekly market selling a wide variety of fashion, household goods, flowers, fruit and vegetables. It is only 2kms walk from the villa. There is a train station with trains to Lucca ( to Florence and Pisa ), and Aulla ( near the Cinque Terre )
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.

We give detailed local information and recommendations.

Garfagnana is 'Hidden Tuscany' at its best. With its' stunning scenery it is the best area in Tuscany for walking and outdoor activities.
Friends of Tuscany are the oldest agency in the area, and we have close ties with an Outdoor Activities company who offer many international class adventures.

We can also help you arrange Art classes with a well known artist, excursions to the Cinque Terre, Florence and Lucca, visits to vineyards, historical guided tours to Florence and Lucca, and Italian cooking lessons.

The charming and experienced owner will leave you a "merenda", a large Italian snack meal of excellent local salamies, cheese, preserves, bread and wine.

Follow the Friends of Tuscany Facebook page for offers, information and recommendations on the best events and activities in the area

Property manager

Friends of Tuscany Ltd

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outdoors

Services and conveniences

  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2153 sq ft (200 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 3 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well behaved pets only. Pets must not go in pool

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Monte Rotondo Tuscany Villa Large Easy Walk Restaurant
Monte Rotondo Tuscany Large Easy Walk Restaurant
Monte Rotondo Tuscany Villa Large Easy Walk Restaurant
Monte Rotondo Tuscany Villa Large Easy Walk Restaurant
Monte Rotondo Tuscany Large Easy Walk Restaurant

Monte Rotondo, Tuscany Villa with large private pool 200 mtrs walk to restaurant Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stephen H.

Rustic and make sure you review location.
Stayed two weeks at Monte Rotondo in September 2022. The converted barn is lovely from the outside, with stunning views over the mountains. Castelnuovo is a nice town to visit with several good restaurants, though it's not safely walkable in the dark. The pool is large and the undercover patio has a table suitable for big parties. Due to our late arrival, we couldn't find a restaurant or shop open to get dinner, but owner Enrico went out of his way at 10:30 at night to find pizza and beer for us, he was also happy to wait for payment until we'd picked up Euros. Inside, the kitchen contains an enormous table, suitable for food preparation and seating for large groups. We enjoyed trips to Bargo and Sassi and there are many hikes with spectacular mountain views in the area. With its many positives, this property does have some drawbacks. Indoor décor is in need of attention, with damp patches on walls and the tile flooring is worn and mildewed in the bathrooms. Most bedrooms are much darker than the photos depict as windows face constant shade. The stairs are very steep and narrow. Be mindful due to the altitude it can can get cold in September bring some warm clothes. The pool pump broke and though a technician arrived promptly, he was unable to repair it which made the pool unusable for the second week. If you intend visiting Cinque Terre beware it is a 2 hour journey each way over difficult mountain roads. We relocated to Levanto for a couple of days to better see Portofino and Cinque Terre. On our return, the hot water wasn't working and a water pump constantly cycled on and off all night. Again, a technician arrived promptly but it was still a long night without hot water for showers etc. Families with young children may consider the steep stairs an issue. A long hard season had left the property in need of a spring clean and basic maintenance. The owners responded promptly to our issues which was helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic charm and stunning views
The property is typically Tuscan - stone built under a tiled roof - and features a double-height lounge on the first floor. The bedrooms are adequately sized and the showers functional, if quirky! The kitchen is quite dark and has an enormous slate-topped table, stone sink, modern hob/oven, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave and fridge. Most of the crockery is random 2s and 4s but fully functional. Outside there is a large covered eating area - with a second fridge, useful for beers! - looking out onto the unheated pool only a few metres away and then out across the amazing views to the Appenines beyond.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Andrew t., Newport

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House with a fantastic view
Great house to rent. Amazing views, outdoor eating space and great communal space inside. Big pool and lots of Garden. Really nice restaurant 5 minutes walk away. Enrico the owner does a great job of ensuring you have fantastic holiday. He cooked for us and arranged to take us out at the end of the holiday to show us some of his favourite places. He really made this trip special. Loads of places to see close by. I can heartily recommend.
Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paul Edwards

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic stay in the mountains
We booked last minute, on a whim, based purely on the photo of the pool with the view of the mountains. What a lucky find! We cannot reccomend it enough. The property and location were even better than the photos suggest. What an amazing way to relax, sat by the pool or floating on the water with such a view down the valley and across to stunning hills and mountains. Inside, the converted building is clean, bright with spacious ground floor kitchen/dining area and huge upstairs living area. However we spent all our waking hours outside by the pool or under shade at the huge outdoor table. It makes a great impression when all the little things you don't want to buy for a week away are supplied like washing liquid, dishwasher tablets, washing machine powder and lots of loo roll! Enrico, the charismatic owner, stealthly ensured the pool is clean each morning before woke and surprised us with little food gifts every so often. He was proud of his property and wanted guests to have the best time possible. Thank you for the welcome pack of food and drink as well. If it helps others booking, the house is about an hour and 15 minutes drive from Pisa airport via Lucca, which is 45 minjutes from the house. The road by the house couldn't be classed as busy, you'll hear the odd honking of Italian drivers at the blind bends but the area I would call quiet and restful. We booked a rental car via the link the owner provided after booking. The price was as good as the cheapest we could find elsewhere but via their link, additional drivers were much cheaper, so worked out well. We went early August, I was worried it would be too cool in the mountains but the weather was clear and very hot. The small town in the valley is 5 minutes drive away and pleasant enough. The little supermarket has almost everything you need and friendly staff to help hapless English tourists. Coffee and croissant breakfasts are cheap and good at various pavement cafes. We chose to eat out at various tiny medievel villages in the area rather than the town for more of an atmosphere. The owner leaves a good list of where to go. One exceptional place is just 4 minutes walk from the property. The pasta with wild boar and the hazelnut ice-cream are out of this world. Again, everyone in this area is very friendly to people who can't speak Italian. It's an area of very few tourists, which is a good thing. All in all - a great property and location.

8/10 Good

H M.

Great place, location ambiance
Lovely place, nice people, the house was a little basic but its what we expected, fabulous location. Stairs were a bit difficult the property was not as "child friendly" as we'd hoped but we got around the problems. Overall we have a great holiday, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Susan B.

Very good,
Very friendly and helpful owner location was beautiful.

8/10 Good

Paul R.

July 17 just returned
Had a great holiday at this villa.The owners were very good at communicating on our arrival.A car is essential as the walk back is too steep although you can taxi back for €15.The nearest restaurant which is quoted in other reviews is poor.One member of staff was very rude and made it obvious that she didn't like the British..The only critisism is that the garden furniture needs replacing as it's quite old now.Lucca is a delight,as is Barga with some good restaurants.Tritti is the best restaurant in Castelnuovo ,and the local supermarket is good.All in all a very relaxing holiday .
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Richard F.

Absolutely stunning location and pool area, disappointed with the villa.
We had a wonderful holiday with family at Monte Rotondo, the location of the villa, and the surrounding area is absolutely beautiful. The pool and outside space is lovely, with nice comfy sun loungers, and the view takes your breath away. An umbrella for some shade would have been nice though. Upon arrival, the villa felt like it hadn't been stayed in for a while - although the bedding/towels were clean, the floors needed sweeping, there were dead flies on windowsills etc. The owner/ management company were very helpful and visited to see if everything was OK, and immediately fixed a problem with one of the toilets. Although a TV and hairdryer are listed as facilities at the villa, they were not there when we arrived, the owner did ensure these were provided a few days later (he let himself in while we were out and left the items for us - leaving the front door wide open when he left......)however, we did have to ask for these items even though they are listed as being provided. The villa itself is well equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine etc, however we found the villa to be quite basic inside. Although all the bedrooms are en suite the bathrooms can only be described as functional, the shower is just a drain in the floor and the water goes everywhere. The two downstairs bedrooms are quite dingy and smelled musty. The double room had nowhere to hang clothes up either. A lot of the furniture is very basic - in the room my daughter slept in, the bed had had the slats removed and a camp bed placed inside the frame! We just felt that for the cost of the villa, it could have been equipped to a better standard. Having said this, the lounge is a lovely room with a nice veranda. The town of Castelnuovo do Garfagnana is pretty with a few nice restaurants, however we were under the impression it is walkable from the villa, but it is a long walk down (and back up) a very steep hill to the town. We would have appreciated a bit more info about supermarkets and where to get provisions, the one in town had very random opening times! We did have a fab time though - having the pool was lovely and the area is stunning - Lucca is a must see.

6/10 Okay

Florian S.

Nice Tuscan House in the woods
We enjoyed our stay here at monte rotondo. It's a nice Tuscan House in the woods with pool.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Gabriele K.

Zuviel Geld für zuwenig Komfort
Die Fotos des Inserats lügen nicht, der Wahrheit entsprechen sie trotzdem nicht. Einzig der Ausblick und der wirklich tolle Pool sind genau wie im Foto. Die Fotos sind einfach schon 10 Jahre alt und billige Installationen sind dann eben durch. Genau wie billige Matratzen oder billigste Zwischenwände. Das Haus steht schlecht zur Sonne, die unteren Schlafräume bekommen sehr wenig Licht ab und durch die kleinen Fenster kann kein Feuchtigkeitsaustausch stattfinden. Ergo sind die Zimmer feucht, die Kommoden muffig. Die Bäder sind winzig, die Duschen mit den festmontierten Duschköpfen noch kleiner. Einzig im fensterlosen EG-Bad ist der Duschvorhang ringsum zu schließen. Im OG wird entweder die Tür oder das Klo klatschnass. Im EG haben die Bäder der Schlafzimmer Duschkabinchen und in einem sind sogar beide Schiebetüren vorhanden. Wenn beide geöffnet sind, ist der Spalt so breit wie ein DinA 4 Blatt lang. Wir sind nicht dick, aber da rauszukommen ist berührungsfrei nicht machbar. Enrico ist ein sehr netter, älterer Herr, spricht rudimentär Englisch und ist während unseres Aufenthaltes leider erkrankt, wodurch der Müll nicht geleert und der Pool nicht gepflegt wurde. Die ersten zwei Tage war kein warmes Wasser da, was Enrico zum Glück mit Hilfe eines Freundes reparieren konnte. Für Hundebesitzer ist die Gegend ein Alptraum, es gibt keine Spazier- oder Geh-Wege, die Einheimischen lassen die Hunde auf der Straße laufen, manchmal auch alleine. Wir hatten zwei Hunde dabei, die sich gut verstehen und sich auf dem Grundstück beim Spiel austoben konnten. Leider war die Wiese morgens klatschnass, die Hunde dann auch. Nass und erdig. Zum Wandern muss immer erst im Auto eine relativ lange Anfahrt in Kauf genommen werden. Das Häuschen ist zwar nett, trotzdem werden wir nicht wiederkommen. Zuviel Geld für zuwenig Komfort. Schade.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022