Vacation Rental Description
Only 15 minutes from the town of Bagni di Lucca, and beautifully positioned within its delightful hills, lies Orchard Heights. A newly constructed house (only 3 years old) that is surrounded by an abundance of fruit trees, cocooned by a chestnut forest and is completely secluded sitting in its own grounds of 3 acres. The house is detached and consists of 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, Kitchen, dining area and living room. The is a private swimming pool and a large terrace that borders the property.
Facilities
- Cable Satellite
- Cleaning Service
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Dryer
- DVD
- Heating
- Kitchen
- Linen Service
- Microwave
- Open Fire
- Amenity Parking
- Private Pool
- Refrigerator
- Sterio
There is a small bar in nearby Pieve di Monti di Villa, which is run by a local family. It has a small shop and an outdoor seating area. 5 minutes further on by car, is another restaurant in Granaiola. This has a wider menu and is popular within the local area with residents and tourists alike. They also provide a pizza take away service.
Bagni di Lucca offers a host of bars and restaurants, which is approximately 10 minutes down the hill. There is a night club in Chifenti, which is open during the weekend and hosts musical events as well as the usual night club scene. Also in Chifenti there is a fantastic ice cream bar with numerous and wonderful flavours available. Approximately 15 minutes up the mountain Orrido di Bottri, the local nature reserve can be found. Take a tour and explore the gorge by walking up the river bed, marvel at the wonderful wildlife or simply have a lovely picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Activities
- Biking
- Playground
- Fishing
- Gym
- Horse Riding
- Hunting/Rock Climbing
- Mountain Biking
- Night Clubs
- Restaurant
- Shopping
- Rafting
- Snow Boarding
During the summer a fiesta is held in the Orrido di Bottri and local produce e.g honey or cheese can be purchased. There is also a large barbecue which is a great experience to mingle with the local residents and soak up the Italian lifestyle.
Throughout the summer months many mountain villages in the area host their own fiestas, providing foods indicative of their area. A marvelous and exciting way to see and experience the real Tuscan life.
Borgo A Mozzano is approximately 20 minutes away, by car, and has the famous bridge Ponte della Maddelena. Also known as The Devil's Bridge. The city of Lucca is 30 minutes away and a magnet for Puccini fans. There is a museum dedicated to him and open air concerts are regularly held to celebrate his works.
Travel Options
- Nearest Airport : Pisa at 65 kilometers distance;
- Nearest Train Station : Bagni di Lucca at 6.5 kilometers distance
- Nearest Town : Bagni di Lucca at 6.5 kilometers distance
