Vacation Rental Description
In the ancient thermal city of Bagni di Lucca, between Lucca and Garfagnana’s area, La Torre is situated on a dominating position in the valley, formed by the confluence of the Lima stream with the Serchio river.
The building’s origins are in the 1500, and for many years was the house of the wealthy Clarke sisters from Minnesota (USA), then became a center of studies of the Bologna University.
Abandoned in the early 90’s, La Torre was bought by the Tintori family and after many years of work, today it has returned to its ancient splendour thanks to a careful job of restoration of the agriculture and its buildings.
Surrounded by olives and chestnuts trees, Paolo and Laura are glad to welcome you in ALLOGGIO IL FIENILE, with elegant furnished in the Tuscan rural style and built in the constructions which were once used by the farmer.
The apartment is composed of two levels, the ground floor, which used to be a bovine stable, and now contains a living-room with kitchen, at the first floor a double bedroom and a bathroom took the place of the old barn.
The bedroom contains a characteristic window (mandolato), which stands over the bed and evokes romantic situations.
During your summer stay you can use the swimming pool, where we use the advanced “sea salt electrolysis” disinfecting system that avoids the use of chlorine.
You also have the illuminated bowls area, the table-tennis, mountain bikes, a coin washing machine, internet point with wireless area, playground for children and two barbecue.
At the characteristic restaurant you can have breakfast or dinner with special typical menus prepared with what we produce in the farm and the local products.
Facilities
Cable Satellite
Cooking Utensils
Heating
Kitchen
Linen Service
Amenity Parking
Refrigerator
TV
Washer
Sheets and towels (to be changed weekly) and final cleaning.
Moreover you can get to the swimming pool (from May to September - with sea salt electrolysis (no chlorine), to the bowls area, to the table-tennis, the rent mountain bike, the coin washing machine, to the free internet point and wireless area, to the playground for children
Activities
Adventure Sports
Playground
Horse Riding
Hunting/Rock Climbing
Mountain Biking
Restaurant
Shopping
Rafting
Tennis
Theater
Theme park
We organize trekking and excursions: by foot or by jeep on the beautiful mountains of the Tosco-Emilaino Appenines, on the rocky Apuane Alps; in the caves (famous is the Wind Cave); excursions on horseback in two near handlings (western or classic British);
Personalized visits in the famous cities of Tuscany like Lucca (25 km), Pisa (50), Florence (85), Siena (120), the Etruscan Volterra (90), the medieval S. Gemignano (90) are just two examples, not to mention the whole Chianti area.
For those who prefer to stay closer you can enjoy the thermal treatments in Bagni di Lucca at 2 km from the farm, visit the famous Maddalena Bridge also known as the Devil’s Bridge on the SS12 at 4km.
Visit Garfagnana to live the rural traditions of its places or enjoy the bustle of Versilia with its numerous beaches and nightclubs. In the winter, for ski lovers, Abetone is half an hour’s drive.