Montecastello

Deluxe Vacation Villa near Cinque Terre

Combine the stunning landscapes, the striking architecture and the proximity of the Tuscan coast & Cinque Terre and you have the vacation villa rental Montecastello. The four bedroom villa located in the hills between Forte dei Marmi and the Apuane Alps is an ideal base for beach holidays or skiing vacations.

The warm and cosy decor, creates a relaxing environment for friends and family looking to spend quality time together. There is a private pool, real fireplace and lots of pleasant corners for conversation, a few laughs and a glass of wine.

Elegant Decor Designed for Comfort

Set on two floors, encompassing a real Medieval tower, the vacation villa rental is an intriguing testament to the long history in this area of Tuscany. The meticulous renovations of the 4 bedroom holiday home provides you with space, modern accessories, wood burning stoves and a unique and plush base for your holidays - no matter what season. Boating in the summer, skiing in the winter, hiking the colorful forests and local small towns in spring and fall, Montecastello is the ideal base for a vacation full of activities and fun.

The perfect combination of both a modern and a colorful decor, accenting the lovely stone walls, wood beam ceilings and terracotta floors, gives the vacation villa the air of home. The large fluffy sofas invite you to settle in for an evening of laughter and fun in front of the fireplace or a movie from the well stocked video library. During the warmer months, an evening out on the covered terrace or under the pergola by the pool, will have you admiring the stars and tranquility of the panoramic position. Montecastello is organized to provide private corners for everyone, so stay as a group or pair off for some romance!

Every room has a View

The ground floor of the holiday villa centers around an open and luminous living room with a fireplace and several cosy sofas. The villa creatively and continuously provides access to the great outdoors and the many gardens, wood decks and panoramic terraces. There is a dining room for 10 for leisurely meals either made by yourselves or maybe bring in a chef for a special menu. Both the dining room and the breakfast room boast a wood burning stove for those cooler months. The kitchen is fully furnished with a dishwasher and you will also find washing machine, iron and ironing board at your disposal.

All of the bedrooms, named after the mountain peaks, are located on the first floor, and feature wood beam ceilings, a creative decor and light colored parquet floorings. There are a total of four bedrooms for two persons each and three full bathrooms, plus a half bath on the ground floor. Montagna Bocco, the master bathroom, has an en suite bathroom furnished with a shower and a tub. This bedroom also has a ceiling fan and french doors leading to the shared covered terrace. The double bedroom Del Gioco shares a bathroom and shower with Montagna Nueto, the only room with two single beds. The romantic bedroom and en suite bathroom La Torre, features a Florentine style fresco.

Ideal for all Seasons

The villa, set in north Tuscany is close to the first stop in Tuscany on the famous via Francigena, where you can enjoy hiking, biking and exploring via horseback. The town Pontremoli and Aulla, where you will find the closest train station, are charming small towns that offer a glimpse of a Tuscany from yesteryear. Enjoy the local markets, the delicious restaurants and the classical architecture when visiting the nearby destinations.

Montecastello is situated in an area which provides entertainment and activity all year long, starting with the impressive forests and the fall colors, the skiing at the resort Prato-Spilla, the exploration of the spring fragrances to the enchanting coastline of Tuscany and Cinque Terre. Day trips that never grow old or change are a visit to the marbles of Carrara, the walled city of Lucca and the Leaning Tower of Pisa.

Please note that the villa requests a minimum of 7 nights stay during the main months of June, July and August, and on request for the shoulder months of May, September and October.

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