La Casa nel Bosco
Lucca Hills, Exclusive Pool
The La Casa nel Bosco | House in the Woods is a magical accommodation located in the picturesque and typical hilltop village of Convalle, just a few kilometers from the splendid city of Lucca, the Versilia coast, and the Garfagnana, at the foot of the Apuan Alps. It is a beautiful property of about 120 square meters, tastefully and elegantly renovated, preserving the characteristics of typical Tuscan buildings. Meticulously detailed, it offers guests a unique and memorable experience. The house will welcome you with its warmth: wooden beams, terracotta floors, and a kitchen built in the charming rustic Tuscan style.
INTERIORS
Walking through the narrow streets of the historic village of Convalle, you will reach the House in the Woods. Continuing along the alley, you’ll head towards the chestnut woods surrounding the house, but stop here for the moment and enter this splendid dwelling to enjoy your holidays. Access to the house is through a small equipped terrace, from where you enter the welcoming living room with warm tones, chestnut beams, terracotta floor, a sofa, conversation area with a 40-inch flat-screen TV with international channels, a beautiful dining table, minibar, and the lovely bathroom with vibrant colors and a shower. The kitchen is very characteristic and functional: a large table and chairs, refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, hob/oven, wood-burning oven for making pizzas and homemade bread; guests will appreciate feeling immersed in the culinary dimension of classical Tuscany. From the ground floor, you go up to the first floor (15 steps) where there is a relaxation area with a sofa and a fun foosball table. The sleeping area consists of two beautiful double bedrooms, both with a view of the village; in the first one, in addition to the double bed, there is a bunk bed, wardrobe, bedside tables, and the bathroom with lilac tones and beautiful artistic finishes. You’ll notice the wonderful Tiffany glass door created by the owner Davide. In the second bedroom, there is a double bed, wardrobe, bedside tables, and a chest, and a truly original bathroom, featuring a beautiful tub where you’ll love to bathe. The house is well-equipped with accessories: drying racks, iron and ironing board, hairdryer, kitchen utensils for every occasion, toaster. Baby cot and high chair available upon request when booking.
EXTERIORS
The House in the Woods is located in the charming village of Convalle, a typical Tuscan hamlet consisting of characteristic stone houses, enjoying a panoramic view towards the valley below and the surrounding mountains. The exterior is very characteristic, unfolding on various levels, typical of these areas to have the garden on the plains among the olive trees and fruit trees. Exiting the property, you access the small outdoor terrace (about 18 sqm), closed by a gate and equipped with a table, chairs, and a nice barrel with seats for outdoor aperitifs or snacks. In front of the house, there is another space with a table, chairs, and sun loungers, and the barbecue area equipped for dinners and lunches. At the back of the house, climbing a small path, you reach the area where a small and charming round pool with a wooden patio has been set up. The pool is available seasonally from June to September, 24 hours a day. Occasionally, the owner will need to water the garden, clean the pool, and check the water level, respecting the privacy of the guests. Unlimited WI-FI internet. The owner is very kind and loves to share stories and tales and also cook for his guests. You will get to know him and become friends with him immediately
We find ourselves in the Municipality of Pescaglia, in the village of Convalle, a place out of time, where time passes peacefully and slowly. In this area, there are many places of naturalistic interest: excursions on the hilly and mountain trails, routes for mountain biking and cycling. There are many trekking itineraries to be done in the nearby Apuan Alps. In thirty minutes, you will reach Lucca for cultural visits, shopping, and culinary tastings. In the village of Borgo a Mozzano, the famous Devil’s Bridge and its intriguing legend. The Versilia and its beaches are 40 minutes away, a destination to visit is the La Leccione beach in Viareggio. From the Viareggio pier, it is possible to take daily boat trips, visiting the coast; you can take a boat to visit the Cinque Terre.
Logistic
– Highway: 22km, 30 minutes by car, Lucca Ovest exit
– Pisa airport: 60km, 60 minutes by car, 30 minutes by train from Lucca Centro station + car rental
– Florence airport: 95km, 1.30 hours by car, 1.40 to reach Lucca Centro station + car rental
– Beach: 35km, 50 minutes by car – La Lecciona free beach with natural dunes 40km
– Lucca Centro train station: 26km, 35 minutes by car/taxi
– Parking: possibility of parking in the village about 150 m away or another parking lot about 250 m away. Short walk through the pleasant village alleys for about 200 m to access the house. You cannot reach the house directly by car.
Places to visit and cities of art
– Apuan Alps 14km, Devil’s Bridge, Borgo a Mozzano 15km, Lucca 26km, Collodi, the village of Pinocchio 33km, Versilia 35km, Lake Massaciuccoli 30km, Regional Park Migliarino San Rossore 25km, Puccini Festival Theater, Torre del Lago 35km, Pisa 43km, Florence 99km, Cinque Terre 100km, Bolgheri, Volterra, and San Gimignano, Chianti about 120km.
– Supermarkets: 13 km in Borgo a Mozzano (direction Castelnuovo, Garfagnana); 11km, San Martino in Freddana (direction Viareggio); ‘Esselunga Megastore’ 17km Marlia (direction Lucca).
Included in the Price: Electricity, water, gas for stays up to 20 nights – consumption-based charges apply for stays exceeding 20 nights – linens, initial and final cleaning, Wi-Fi internet connection.
Excluded Costs: tourist tax; midweek extra cleaning; crib sheets.
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Minimum Age Requirement: Guests must be at least 25 years old to book the accommodation (families with children are welcome).
Check-in: All guests will be required to provide their personal details and identification documents in advance for registration on the AlloggiatiWeb portal, as required by Italian regulations: art. 109 TULPS, art. 12 of decree-law no. 59 of 1978, art. 7 of legislative decree no. 286 of 1998, and art. 193 of royal decree no. 635 of 1940 (Communication of guest data to the Police Headquarters), art. 84 bis regional law no. 86/2016 “Single text of the regional tourist system” which provides for “Communications for statistical purposes” (Communication of data to the Region) and art. 70 regional law no. 86/2016 “Single text of the regional tourist system” (Communication to the Municipality). Guests will be required to sign a lease agreement (article 1 paragraph 4 law 431/98) mandatory for staying in a tourist rental house during online check-in.
Check-In Details
– In-person check-in with the owner from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Please communicate the arrival time at least 5 days in advance. Meeting point/time in front of the “IL BIVIO/La Fonte” Restaurant Pizzeria in Trebbio.
– Check-out time: from 7:30 am to 9:30 am on the day of departure.
Security Deposit: A security deposit of €300.00 is required
Amenities
- Hairdryer
- Cleaning products
- Washing machine
- Towels, bed sheets, soap, and toilet paper
- Bed linens
- Iron
- Ethernet connection
- Standard cable TV
- Portable baby cot/travel crib
- High chair
- Split ductless air conditioning system
- Fireplace
- Heating
- Wi-Fi
- Dedicated workspace
- In a room with a door
- Kitchen with wood-fired oven
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Dishwasher
- Oven
- Coffee machine
- Barbecue utensils
- Private patio
- Courtyard
- Outdoor furnishings
- Outdoor dining area
- Barbecue grill
- Free street parking
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Pets allowed