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Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view

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Piscine
Piscine
Piscine
Terrasse/Patio
Enceinte de l’hébergement

Avis voyageurs

9,4 sur 10, Coup de cœur
Parmi les 10 % les mieux notés par les voyageurs dans cette région
3 chambres2 salles de bain6 personnes

Équipements populaires

  • Piscine
  • Cuisine
  • Lave-linge
  • Wi-Fi gratuit
  • Espace extérieur
  • Parking disponible

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Comunale, Tuscany
  • Place, Lac de Pontecosi
    ‪9 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Cathédrale
    ‪16 min en voiture‬
  • Place, Musée Archéologique
    ‪16 min en voiture‬

Chambres et lits

3 chambres (6 personnes)

Chambre 1

2 lits 1 place

Chambre 2

2 lits 1 place

Chambre 3

1 lit double

2 salles de bain

Salle de bain 1

Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Salle de bain 2

Bidet · Toilettes · Douche uniquement

Espaces

Terrasse en bois ou patio
Cuisine
Balcon
Jardin
Salle à manger
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À propos de cet hébergement

Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view

A lovely country villa, Casa Natalina, is located in the stunning Garfagnana region of Northern Tuscany, a lush green valley between the Appenine and Apuane Mountains.

The property features a large 12 x 5 metre saltwater pool, complemented by a 3 x 3 metre shallow children's pool with wide steps for easy access. The pool area also includes a solar-heated shower, a sun patio with loungers, and beautifully landscaped garden surroundings offering breathtaking views.

This renovated house combines traditional Tuscan charm with modern comfort. With chestnut-beamed ceilings, tiled floors, and an atmospheric ambiance, it is ideal for a family or group of friends. It offers 3 bedrooms (a double and two twins), 2 spacious bathrooms, a lounge with an open fireplace, and a fully equipped kitchen with a dining area for eight. A patio door leads from the lounge onto a balcony, while the kitchen opens onto a fine outdoor dining patio, with panoramic views, shaded by a sun umbrella.

The back garden boasts a second sun patio with outdoor furniture, pizza oven, a hammock, and partial shade from fruit trees. Guests can also enjoy the owner's complementary Chianti wine, sourced from their vineyard. Upon arrival, the owners provide a welcome pack to help you settle in and start your stay off right.

The house is spread over three levels, with both the bottom and first floors situated at ground level due to the graduated design of the garden. This unique layout ensures easy access to outdoor spaces from multiple levels, enhancing the charm and functionality of the property.

Ground Floor:

Spacious kitchen and dining room with seating for 8
Bathroom with a shower
Outdoor patio accessible directly from the kitchen/dining area
Second Floor:

Comfortable living room with access to a balcony
Twin bedroom
Bathroom with a shower
Hallway leading directly to the back garden
Top Floor:

Double bedroom
Twin bedroom
Balcony offering lovely views

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

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Fumeurs/non-fumeurs

Fumeurs autorisés : dans certaines zones déterminées

All trash and perishables must be disposed of and dishes washed before departure. Central heating is free of charge

Any damage to a property or its belongings must be replaced or the cash amount given to the owner

£300 or €300 damages deposit due to the owner

Informations importantes

À savoir absolument

Hébergement n° 1933843a
Cet hébergement est géré par un hôte professionnel et fourni dans le cadre d’une activité commerciale, industrielle ou libérale, au sens de l’article 155 du Code général des impôts
Des frais pour toute personne supplémentaire peuvent être facturés et dépendent de la politique de l'hébergement
Une pièce d'identité officielle avec photo et un dépôt de garantie en espèces, par carte de crédit ou par carte de débit, peuvent être demandés à l'arrivée pour couvrir tous frais imprévus
Les demandes spéciales, qui ne peuvent pas être garanties, sont soumises à disponibilité à l'arrivée et peuvent entraîner des frais supplémentaires
Les fêtes et les événements de groupe sont interdits
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement n'était équipé d'aucun détecteur de monoxyde de carbone, mais que des appareils à gaz étaient présents sur place ; pensez à apporter un détecteur portable lors de votre séjour
L'hôte a indiqué que l'hébergement n'était équipé d'aucun détecteur de fumée
Cet hébergement comprend les dispositifs de sécurité suivants : un extincteur et une trousse de secours
Carte
Comunale, Tuscany

À proximité

  • Lac de Pontecosi - 9 min en voiture - 5.3 km
  • Château Ariostesca - 15 min en voiture - 9.5 km
  • Cathédrale - 16 min en voiture - 9.9 km
  • Musée Archéologique - 16 min en voiture - 9.9 km
  • Lac Isola Santa - 30 min en voiture - 24.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Rocca - ‬12 min en voiture
  • ‪Il Pozzo - ‬9 min en voiture
  • ‪bar da beppe - ‬9 min en voiture
  • ‪Festa della Bistecca - ‬10 min en voiture
  • ‪Davy‘s Cafe Pizza - ‬17 min en voiture

Foire aux questions

Oui, cet hébergement dispose d'une piscine.

Combien coûte un séjour dans l’hébergement Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view ?

À partir du 12 mai 2026, les prix constatés pour un séjour d’une nuit pour deux adultes dans l’hébergement Villa in Tuscany with salt water private pool, complimentary wine, stunning view le 26 sept. 2026 commencent à 212 €, taxes et frais compris. Ce prix est fondé sur le prix par nuit le plus bas constaté dans les dernières 24 heures pour des séjours dans les 30 prochains jours. Les prix sont susceptibles de changer. Choisissez vos dates pour obtenir des prix plus exacts.

Non, seuls les animaux d'assistance sont acceptés au sein de l'hébergement.

À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?

Un parking est disponible sur place.

Cette villa très pratique pour les familles se trouve en bord de rivière.

Avis

9,4

Exceptionnel

Les avis sont présentés par ordre chronologique, ils sont également soumis à une procédure de contrôle et vérifiés sauf indication contraire.
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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 32 avis sur 40.
Note des voyageurs de 8 (Bien), d’après 6 avis sur 40.
Note des voyageurs de 6 (Satisfaisant), d’après 1 avis sur 40.
Note des voyageurs de 4 (Médiocre), d’après 0 avis sur 40.
Note des voyageurs de 2 (Horrible), d’après 1 avis sur 40.

9,2/10

Propreté

9,8/10

Arrivée

9,4/10

Communication

9,6/10

Emplacement

8,8/10

Exactitude de l’annonce

Avis

Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
As a family of 41 w e spend a week here and everything was is just awesome - the location, the atmosphere and authenticity, fully equipped kitchen and appliances- the scenery. A true gem!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2025
Réponse de VrboOwner le 17 juil. 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear you and your family had such a fantastic week enjoying the atmosphere, scenery, and well-equipped kitchen—it really is a special place. We’re guessing there was a little typo and you meant a family of 4 rather than 41 (though that would have been quite the gathering!). In any case, we're so pleased the house suited your needs and helped make your stay memorable. We’d love to welcome you back in the future. As a thank you, we’re happy to offer you a returner’s discount if you book again with us or at any Friends of Tuscany property—just mention your previous stay when you get in touch. Thanks again, and we hope to see you back in Tuscany soon! Best wishes, Molly Friends of Tuscany
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful villa in the mountains w breathtaking views. Very quiet and relaxing. No road noise only the sound of the river. We loved the pizza oven and the house was really well equipped. The hosts were super helpful. We had a fabulous experience.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
Réponse de VrboOwner le 14 sept. 2025
Dear Lisa, Thank you for your lovely review. We’re so pleased to hear you enjoyed the peaceful mountain setting, the breathtaking views, and the sound of the river. It’s wonderful to know you made use of the pizza oven and found the house so well equipped. We’re also glad the hosts, Andy & Susan, were able to make your stay even more special. We’d be delighted to welcome you back, and if you book another Friends of Tuscany house, you’ll receive a returners’ discount as a thank-you.
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful!

We had a fantastic holiday here. The views are absolutely stunning and we spent a lot of time enjoying them by the pool. Any direction you drive, there are gorgeous little hillside villages and the owners recommendations for restaurants are brilliant - do not miss the multi course set Sunday lunch at Hotel Panoramica! Swimming at the waterfall and cooking in the wood fired pizza oven were also highlights. We are missing waking up to those views!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey L.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Idyllic Italy

Spacious, private house in peaceful surroundings. We had a fabulous two weeks here with lots of room for all to spread out. The pool is the shining star! Easy distances to lovely towns to wander and so, so many outdoor activites to keep the adrenaline junkies happy. Highly recommended canyoning with Apians adventures and a visit to Canyon park Lucca for the most amazing SUP and zip line experiences. Fabulous last evening meal at Il Pozzo after we had stuffed ourselves on homemade wood-fired pizzas during our stay!
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui Q.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

What an amazing stay

This is such a wonderful property in a truly beautiful location. The photos of the property give a true depiction of the grounds, the outdoor sitting area is perfect for enjoying a meal looking over the stunning Mountain View . The pool area is perfect for relaxing after enjoying days out around the local and farther area. The local villages are beautiful. The welcome pack was well thought out, with milk, bread, butter, eggs, pasta ragu sauce, fruit and herbs. Along side the red wine, cold beers and water. The fresh cut flowers dotted around the property was a lovely touch. Susan, Andrew & Molly were fabulous hosts, checking everything was ok on arrival and only a message click away for any queries about the local area.Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful accomodation
Séjour de 14 nuits en mai 2025
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Alison C.

A little bit of Heaven

We stayed at Casa Natelina for a week and our only regret is we didn't stay longer!! The house was superbly equipped with everything we needed and we had a lovely welcome pack on arrival. We arrived late in the evening and didn't have our bearings as yet so this was so very welcome! The house was clean and well maintained throughout. Our favourite thing to do was bbq on the outside deck overlooking the mountains. The outdoor spaces were great and the views simply spectacular! You'd be hard pushed to find a more stunning outlook from the (very large!) swimming pool in all directions. When it got a little too hot there was a wonderful gazebo to relax under and read. Heavenly!! We'll be back!
Réponse de VrboOwner le 18 mars 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our house. It's so good to hear from people who really appreciate our house and the beautiful environment of this part of the Garfagnana. You can spend all day doing nothing around the house and pool, but as you know there's also so much to do in the area. We hope to meet you again the next time you come.
Avis vérifié

8/10 Bien

LOIC R.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Superb swimming pool, impressive view, beautiful garden. Large terraced house with all the necessary equipment (including dishwasher, freezer, washing machine). The presence of neighbors did not bother us too much. The bedding is average. The pool is a little too cold. The washing machine does not spin. When it rains heavily, water infiltrations appear (windows, doors and roof / ceiling) some of which (roof / ceiling) are very noisy and disturb sleep at night. The presence of mosquitoes and other biting insects bothered us but we understand that it is normal to have them in the countryside. The wifi worked well except for the first three days, but the cellular network works very well. We very much appreciated the welcome pack. Thank you !
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2025
Réponse de VrboOwner le 12 sept. 2025
Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed the swimming pool, garden, views, and welcome pack. During your stay, the region experienced unusually heavy thunderstorms for the season, which temporarily lowered the pool temperature and affected Wi-Fi performance for the first few days. Thankfully, the cellular signal in the area is very strong. The house has traditional terracotta roof tiles with an attic space between the roof and the bedrooms. During heavy rain, it is normal to hear the sound of rain on any roof. The washing machine is functioning correctly, and we would have been happy to guide you on the correct settings if contacted during your stay. We always encourage guests to reach out immediately so that any issues can be resolved in real time. We are pleased that you found the house well-equipped. Best wishes, Molly Friends of Tuscany Ltd
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

michel d.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Un paradis toscan

Un très chouette coin. Magnifique paysage. Nuit calme et paisible. La température tombe le soir ce qui rend inutile l'air conditionné. Très belle semaine de vacances.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2024
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Carole R.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et emplacement

Top 👍🏻

Très bien à recommander l’agriturismo de cette région est absolument délicieux tout comme l’accueil chaleureux de ses habitants!!!
Séjour de 14 nuits en août 2022
Avis vérifié

8/10 Bien

Heika H.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Schönes altes Haus mit viel Natur

Das Haus hat ein tolles Naturgrundstück, einen sehr schönen und großen Pool, der regelmäßig gepflegt wird. Wir haben lediglich ein wirklich nettes Restaurant mit gutem Weinangebot in der Nähe vermisst, aber Pizza-Fans werden fündig.
Séjour de 14 nuits en août 2023
Réponse de VrboOwner le 6 juin 2024
Dear Heika, Thanks for your review. I'm glad you enjoyed the house and surroundings. The nearest restaurant is 20 minutes walking distance. It is open for lunch and dinner. It is also a butcher shop so we recommend the steak. Hope to see you back sometime. Best wishes, Andy & Susan
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Sabina P.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Lovely

Fantastic
Séjour de 7 nuits en septembre 2022
Avis vérifié

8/10 Bien

Regina M.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Toller Urlaub!

Wir haben einen traumhaften Urlaub in schöner Umgebung und mit tollem Pool verlebt. Danke dafür! Besonders nett fanden wir das Willkommenspaket der Eigentümer! Vielen Dank 🤩
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian G.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Beautiful view from a fantastic pool

Nice house, with a beautiful view and a fantastic pool that was cleaned several times a week. Both the agency and the owner were very accommodating to our inquiries. We were very satisfied.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié

8/10 Bien

Axel G.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

A beautyfull Place

Perfekte Lage für Naturliebhaber - die Terasse mit großem Sitzrondell lädt zum tollen Panoramablick ein. Grill u. Pizzaofen sorgen für die kulinarischen Highlights. Eine weitere positive Erwähnung gilt dem großzügigen Pool, der keine Wünsche offen lässt. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet , so dass der Selbstverpflegung nichts in Wege steht. Thema Betten, ...Empfindungssache ;0) Wir haben sehr gut geschlafen, was nicht zuletzt auch an der Atmosphäre des alten Landhauses lag. Fazit: Sehr empfehlenswert mit einem Wehrmutszropfen. Der Parkplatz liegt ca. 40-50m vom Hauseingang entfernt dieser ist nur mühselig mit dem normalen PKW erreichbar. (Be+entladen)Fzg. Mit Allrad u. erhöhter Bodenfreiheit haben hier Vorteile... Urlaub gelungen,wir fahren erholt nach Hause!
Séjour de 14 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié

6/10 Satisfaisant

Edith M.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication

Wunderschöner Blick, aber ab vom Schuss

Sehr sehr ruhig Lage! Ein wunderschöner Blick von der Sitzgruppe und vom Pool. Wow! Lange, sehr kurvenreiche Fahrt bis zur Wohnung. Das Haus ist direkt mit einem anderem Objekt zusammengebaut. Wir hatten trotzdem unsere Ruhe. Die Sitzgruppe, Liegestühle, Bäder und Küchengeräte sind schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. (Ist aber alles aus den Bildern ersichtlich!) Wir haben die Abgeschiedenheit genossen und uns sehr gut erholt.
Séjour de 7 nuits en juin 2022
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Julia S.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

A slice of heaven

Our two families had a wonderful time at Casa Natalina. The house is an attached home with a few other homes on the property, but the large property was laid out so that we had plenty of privacy. The house and pool are very clean and the kitchen well outfitted. We spent a lot of time using the wonderful outdoor spaces that included several places to eat and relax, or simply swing in the hammock (which my son loved.) The pizza oven was a huge hit! We had a lot of fun trying new combinations using local ingredients to come up with the perfect pizza pie. Tip... the pre-made dough at the markets that comes in bags is excellent and a huge timesaver. The views from the pool were extraordinary and we spent many hours either lounging by the pool or swimming. There is an attached splash pool which was popular with the youngest. Our kind hosts, Susan and Andrew, were incredibly responsive to any questions and requests that we had. They also provided a comprehensive list of activities and welcomed us with a very thoughtful basket filled with wine and food. After a very long drive, we were also grateful that we had previously arranged to have a delicious meal provided by Fay and Peter which made for a very relaxing evening. The area is perfect if you are interested in hiking and mountain biking and enjoying nature or visiting the nearby villages and Lucca. We enjoyed our trip immensely and hope to return.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2021
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

guido g.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

prachtige omgeving

mooie woning, veel plaats, prachtig uitzicht.
Séjour de 14 nuits en août 2021
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike M.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Super Ferienhaus

Wir hatten mit unseren Freunden schöne zwei Wochen. Der Pool wurde intensiv von uns genutzt und jeden zweiten Tag sauber gemacht. Tolle Umgebung. Netter Gastgeber der mit Wein Prosecco vorbei kam.
Séjour de 14 nuits en juillet 2021
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Lars M.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Wonderful days in Villa Collemandina!

We had such a wonderful stay in Collemandina in the house that Susan, Molly and Andrew makes every effort to ensure that you have a fabulous stay in. And that's exactly what we had! We have stayed in Tuscany on multiple occasions enjoying many beautiful houses but this one top the list honestly! Well functional kitchen, fantastic bedrooms and likewise bathrooms and not the least a patio and pool area with literally unbelievable view! Needless to say that the house was spotless clean on arrival and to our surprise our hosts made us feel even more welcome with a beautiful welcome package with foot, wine and beers - everything that made sure that you have a good first night in the house. And did I mentioned - the wine is from their own winery - and it is great! Lastly we want to mention that our vacation was planned to take place in the summer of ´20 but was postponed for obvious reasons. But Molly and Susan have been so cooperative accommodating new dates for us and we are grateful for this. In conclusion: A fantastic venue with fantastic hosts. Couldn't recommend this more warmly!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2021
Avis vérifié

8/10 Bien

Susanne P.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication et emplacement

Urlaub mit Freunden in Villa Natalina

Es ist ein sehr schönes Haus in wunderbarer, abgeschiedenen Lage mit sehr viel Privatsphähre. Leider ist in der Hausbeschreibung nicht vermerkt, dass sich die Zimmer und Bäder auf 3 Stockwerke verteilen. Wir haben unseren Urlaub dort sehr genossen.
Séjour de 11 nuits en mai 2021
Réponse de VrboOwner le 5 juil. 2021
Vielen Dank, dass Sie sich die Zeit genommen haben, uns eine Bewertung zu hinterlassen. Wir haben unsere Anzeige mit einem Grundriss aktualisiert. Wenn Sie in dieses oder ein anderes von mir verwaltetes Haus zurückkehren möchten, setzen Sie sich bitte mit mir in Verbindung, ich biete Ihnen gerne einen Wiederkehrer-Rabatt an. Mit freundlichen Grüßen, Susan Friends of Tuscany Ltd
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Anja K.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

An unbeatable view!

We were a group of five friends (30+) and stayed for 11 days in the beautiful Casa Natalina. What I guess is important to mention: There were two more vacation homes in another part of the building but they have their own pools and the garden is not observably so you have lots of privacy when relaxing in there. There are quite some small restaurants in the area with very delicious food for a low price but you definitely need a car to go there and you shouldn't be afraid of very narrow winding streets. The house itself was beautiful. It had its own nostalgic charme as it was very old (I guess it might be much more than 100 years) but accurately renovated with all amenities of the present time and lovely decorated. And the location was just gorgeous!!!! The big beautiful garden had a huge well serviced pool with a stunning, breathtaking view into the valley and towards the mountains and small villages opposite. It was much nicer than shown on the pictures!!!!! We had a really great time in Villa Natalina and can highly recommend it to everyone;)
Séjour de 11 nuits en septembre 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 12 oct. 2020
Thanks for writing us the detailed 5* review. I would love to invite you back one day and can offer you a returners discount to this house or another one I manage in Tuscany. Kind regards, Susan Friends of Tuscany Ltd
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Emanuele S.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Viaggio in Garfagnana

In un’anno molto travagliato dal punto di vista mondiale, abbiamo deciso di trascorrere una vacanza in famiglia all’insegna della sicurezza, che abbiamo trovato in questa splendida abitazione, la pulizia impeccabile, la disponibilità dei nostri amici scozzesi, hanno ripagato le nostre aspettative appieno, per non parlare dell’ottimo vino che ci hanno offerto, La piscina è senza dubbio il punto di forza della casa, sopratutto per una famiglia con 5 figli come la nostra, Torneremo sicuramente a passare del tempo in Garfagnana, una terra meravigliosa e unica.
Séjour de 14 nuits en août 2020
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Rachel L.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Lovely old villa in spectacular setting

We had a great week in Casa Natalina in Villa Collemandina. There were four of us including our two teenage boys who were thrilled that the wifi was reliable and fast. The house itself is the end of a small terrace of three properties but we didn't hear a thing through the walls or from the other neighbours. It's an old villa with stone floors and staircases inside (no creaky floorboards!) and the kitchen had everything you need to cook a decent meal. The welcome basket was excellent and there was enough gorgeous wine in the flagon to pickle anyone's liver! We were slightly unlucky with the weather as the hot spell broke the day after we arrived and we had a couple of days of thundery rain (torrential on the first day of it) but it warmed up a bit by the Wednesday, although cooler than it was in the UK and a lot windier. The views over the mountains are amazing and the pool is huge and quite warm. It was also nice that it was salt water rather than chlorinated. It's about a half hour walk to the local shop, which is more of an Arkwright's Open All Hours type of thing, but there are bigger supermarkets in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, which is only about 15 minutes' drive away. We had good takeaway pizza from the little trattoria in Villa Collemandina as they do pizzas on Saturday and Sunday nights. You can also get takeaway pizza from the trattoria in Corfino, which is the second of the two villages you come to if you go over the bridge you can see from the villa (but we didn't try it as we'd already had pizza twice by then!). Corfino also had good local bread, honey and cheeses. We tended to avoid eating out much because of Covid19 but there were lots of restaurants in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana had we wanted them. I'd definitely recommend a stay in Casa Natalina. Friends of Tuscany were great with all the communication too.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2020
Avis vérifié

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce

Villa Collemandina | Casa Natalina

Splendid!
Séjour de 7 nuits en juillet 2020
Réponse de VrboOwner le 3 oct. 2020
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay. I have passed on your review to the owner who send their best wishes. If you would like to come back to this house or another one I manage I would be happy to give you a returner’s discount. Kind regards, Susan Friends of Tuscany
Avis vérifié

2/10 Horrible

Dorien M.

Les points forts : Emplacement
Les points faibles : Propreté, communication, exactitude de l’annonce

This house is not worth the price we paid for it.

Casa Natalina is in many ways a lovely and charming house with a stunning view and some people might become impressed by this, but it lacks the finesse and maintenance to be called a villa. The overall maintenance is of a very low standard and the texts on Friends of Tuscany's websites are definitely overly positive compared to what they offer. There is no extractor hood, no mountain bikes 'due to Covid' (but we live in Italy and all repair shops were open during the 6 weeks before our arrival), parts of walls and paintings were very moldy, a lot of small things not maintained (rickety toilet seat, door of the dishwasher and coat rack came loose), the grass was not mowed when we came and when they mowed it, they missed a lot of parts, downstairs the bathroom remains wet for a very long time. Landlord rules are ignored: people walk in and out without prior appointment. The house is NOT a detached house as advertised: the terraces on both sides of the house are not free from the neighbors' view and some days when we went to bed we could hear the neighbours loud and clear, which made it difficult to sleep. There was no updated information about the arrival time and departure time. Our contract was cancelled unilaterally after one day due to 'no updated information on the Homeaway website' and when we wanted to book again all conditions were changed. But also in the house we found outdated information about the carbage. However, more important, we were not taken seriously when we had a problem with the water heater. 5 people were 4,5 days without hot water.

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Friends of Tuscany are a small, family run, friendly service providing accommodation, activities and specialised information about the Lucca region of northern Tuscany.

We have been operating for over 30 years and are passionate about providing our guests with an authentic Tuscan experience. We have recently merged with another long established agency , Summer's Leases, who have specialised in the areas around Chianti and Cortona in Tuscany and Todi in Umbria.

Langues :

Anglais, Italien

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