Perched on the edge of a picturesque village in Garfagnana, this house offers an unforgettable escape. Enjoy a private saltwater pool with warm shower, alfresco dining in the garden, and breathtaking views over the mountains from its beautiful terrace.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Hilltop Village Lovely House with Private Pool near Bagni di Lucca and Barga
The house lies at the border of Garfagnana above the valley of the river Fegana, one of the most beautiful valleys of the whole region, marked by an unspoilt landscape and spectacular views onto the mountains Apenine and Apuan Alps. The area boast impressive places for example Orrido di Botri, a canyon with wild cliffs and rocks or the cave Grotta del Vento with its stalactites, stalagmites and underground watercourses. The whole area has a lot to offer to visitors. Nature lovers may go for walks or take hiking tours, sport lovers may choose among horse back riding, rafting, canoeing and fishing. In Autumn, it may be fun to take a walk to search of chestnuts and mushrooms. The charming town of Barga, Castelvecchio Pascoli the Spa town of Bagni di Lucca are also a must for visitors to the region. Lucca with its medieval walls is a short drive away and Pisa, Firenze, Siena and the wine lands of Chianti may all be visited in 1 day trip.
The house is in a prominent position on the top edge of the village, free on 3 sides and built on the back to another house. The house has a lovely garden (about 200sqm) with an outdoor area fully equipped with portable charcoal barbecue, sink in stone, sun umbrella, table and chairs for dining alfresco, a beautiful terrace with garden furniture where you may sunbath after a refreshing dive into the gorgeous saltwater pool (private) completely set in the earth (7,20 m x 3,70m depth 1,30), and from where you can enjoy spectacular views over the mountains. The pool area is also equipped with warm shower.
Changeover day is Saturday, with some flexibility in low season. In high season the house is rented weekly.
The house has a private parking and is reached within two roads, asphalted but with some gaps that I can pass through carefully with a jeep car. However, if you have a larger vehicle you may park it in a nearby parking area around 10 minutes walk from the property - in this case I can help you by bringing your luggage to and from the house.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
Private pool
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Furnished balcony/patio
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 10 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
In the mountains
Things to do
Golf
Kayak
Snow sports gear
Tennis
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Pool is available from beginning of May until end of September. It is possible to arrange during other times, but please enquire in advance
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: a fee of 50.0 euro is requested for the pet
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT046011C2VI4GBPB5
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Coreglia Antelminelli, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa and Canyon Park Adventure Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Orrido di Botri Nature Reserve and Monte Coronato. Travelling with kids? Consider Parco Levigliese and Parco del Levigliese. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring nearby. Visit our Coreglia Antelminelli travel guide
Does Hilltop Village Lovely House with Private Pool near Bagni di Lucca and Barga have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is Hilltop Village Lovely House with Private Pool near Bagni di Lucca and Barga pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Hilltop Village Lovely House with Private Pool near Bagni di Lucca and Barga?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Hilltop Village Lovely House with Private Pool near Bagni di Lucca and Barga?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hilltop Village Lovely House with Private Pool near Bagni di Lucca and Barga?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hilltop Village Lovely House with Private Pool near Bagni di Lucca and Barga located?
Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Ponte della Maddalena, Parco Levigliese and Orrido di Botri Nature Reserve. Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga and Casino' delle Terme are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Hilltop Village Lovely House with Private Pool near Bagni di Lucca and Barga Reviews
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Exceptional
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A beautiful location. The house had everything you could possibly want. The outdoor space was picture perfect and the pool very welcome on such hot days. The property is remote and not for the faint hearted to drive but so worth it.
We really enjoyed the time here in this nice house in the beautiful village, Vitiana.
Laura and Fabrizio were very friendly and helpful during our stay here.
Please visit the wonderful and authentic place in the Tuscan hills, and please don’t think your in car navigation can do it better than Laura’s driving directions 😊
With a lot of thanks to Laura and Fabrizio.
From a family from Jels in Denmark
Laura’s property is truly amazing. The pictures don’t do it justice. The views are spectacular and the pool and garden the perfect place to relax.
The house was perfectly clean and has everything you need.
Vitiana is a picture perfect Italian mountain village with lots of little alleys to explore.
You do need to plan a little bit and buy enough food for a few days if you don’t want to drive down the mountain every day to go to the stores. But bread, meat, eggs, and cheese are available at the neighbor’s.
We had a really great time and it was the perfect mix of relaxing away from it all and taking trips to sights in the area.
Laura is a great host and very attentive yet discreet.
Thank you very much, Laura!!
We spent a week at this wonderful place. First of all, we all (family with three children aged 7 to 15) really enjoyed it. It started with a warm welcome from Laura, the owner. The house is beautifully situated in the mountain village with views in three directions. Whether with the morning mist, the clear view at midday or the sunset, the view of the surrounding villages and mountains is picturesque. The house itself is lovingly furnished, extends over three floors and the kitchen is perfectly equipped. We were delighted with it. The pool is of course a highlight, which we all enjoyed very much. But lazing on the loungers, reading, eating and playing games on the two terraces was also perfect. There is a lot to experience in the surrounding area (Lucca, canyoning, Orrido di Botri,...) we would have liked to stay longer. There's only one solution: we'll be back!
Our stay at this property was absolutely magical. Nestled in the Tuscan hillside, in a medieval village, it was such a special place. We woke each morning to the quiet and still, and views over the valley and soaked in the history and beauty. The hosts were amazing and we could not have asked for more. I'd highly recommend a visit!
Our stay in Vitiana, was magical. Laura was a very responsive host and even had a few basic groceries in the house for us when we arrived. House was cool and the nights were quiet. It was perfect that we were able to park two cars at the house. If your looking to stay in Vitiana, don’t hesitate.
Lisa B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Wouter L.
25 Oct 2013
al colloreo
What a wonderful place. Just booked for the fourth time already. Why ?
Because of the fabulous location, away from busy life but still close to a number of fantastic touristic attractions. Because of the most charming owners, the friendly and helpful neighbors . Because of the nicely restaured house and the great swimming pool... At 'Al colloreo' we don't feel like one of those Belgian tourists, but we really feel a little Italian.
Wouter, Annemie, Renee and Florre (family with teenagers).
Wouter L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
13 Oct 2013
Fabulous host and location
This is the absolutely ideal place to get away from it all. We have been to Al colloreo four times in as many years and couldn't wish for a more peaceful place with stunning scenery and views.
The owner and her husband are so hospitable and friendly and have equipped the house and garden to an incredibly high standard.
We have always stayed in either spring or autumn so have never been brave enough to use the pool, however during the summer months this would be a very welcome addition when it gets very hot.
The local people are very friendly and with the shop next door selling very local produce you will experience a real Tuscan getaway.
You will need a car to get there and to stock up on groceries if you are like us and enjoy cooking. The house is well situated for travel into the mountains, to the coast and to Siena, Lucca and the chianti region. There are many beautiful walks both on and off the beaten track in Vitiana .
Pisa airport is about 35 miles away with regular flights from Gatwick taking about 90 minutes. A choice of car hire operators are right next to the airport.
We couldnt recommend the house highly enough whether you want to relax on the terrace in the sun by the pool or visit the smaller villages like Barga or Bagni.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara A.
3 Oct 2018
Villa life in quiet village, such views!
Some places are worth the effort it takes to get there. This is true of Vitiana and this lovely house. Owner Laura is very responsive and friendly, answered all my questions promptly, and was there to greet us with fresh bread, wine, and other goodies, just in case we had not realized how remote the quaint village is. Her directions (that you'll receive upon confirmation) are very thorough and easy to follow, although the village and house itself are well off the tourist track. A big plus, but something to understand in your travels there. The house is spacious and beautiful and has all that you could want for a restful country stay. The neighbors are friendly, despite our lack of language skills, and on our arrival day, two of the neighborhood dogs literally led us around the village to show us around--charming! We did not need a grocery store, as we had supplied ourselves before arrival, but there is nothing commercial in this village, except the bar, which we did not visit. There are stores on the quick (but through the "bottleneck") drive to neighboring Fornali, and Lucca is less than 45 minutes away for more shopping if you need it. Lovely space, thanks for a great few days.
Wir hatten eine schöne Zeit in dem sehr schönen Ferienhaus dass sehr sauber war.Der Pool ist super, auch die Sonnenterasse.Danke an Laura und Ihren Mann, waren sehr hilfsbereit.Unser Auto parkten wir am Ortsrand, der Parkplatz ist aber sicher.Wer Ruhe sucht ist hier genau richtig.Zum nächsten großen Supermarkt mit dem Auto ca 30min.
Fantastica, la casa bellissima ed anche la piscina. La proprietaria disponibile e gentile.Come in altre recensioni in un punto per arrivare c'è una strettoia e bisogna stare attenti a passare.
Wunderschöne , saubere und gemütliche Unterkunft!
Der Ausblick war sensationell und atemberaubend. Danke liebe Laura (Gastgeberin)
Wir kommen gerne wieder! :)
Es war für uns ein außergewöhnlich erholsamer Urlaub. Besonders die Lage des Hauses mit Blick auf die Berge hat dazu beigetragen. Es gibt in der Umgebung viel zu entdecken, aber es empfiehlt sich, auch einfach mal im Haus und Garten mit Pool zu bleiben und die Aussicht zu genießen. Die Vermieterin Laura ist nett und immer ansprechbar. Das Haus ist sehr alt, aber gemütlich; die Küche ist etwas klein. Anspruchsvoll ist die Anfahrt, aber zu schaffen.
Sehr nette Eigentümer und super Service.
Wohnung und Ortschaft wie gemalt, ideal zum Abschalten, hat richtigen italienischen Flair
Hatten einen Wunderschönen Urlaub und haben diesen sehr genossen.
Werden Bestimmt nochmal hinfahren ☺️
Die ausführliche und sehr genaue Anfahrtsbeschreibung sollte unbedingt eingehalten werden, auch wenn das Navi behauptet, den Weg zu kennen. Dann wird man schon auf dem letzten Weg durch den wunderschönen Wald mit bezaubernden Ausblicken belohnt. Lauras Steinhaus ist einfach ganz wunderbar, der Garten mit viel Liebe angelegt, der Pool herrlich, der Ausblick aus jedem Fenster großartig und die vielen Vögel veranstalten kostenlose Konzerte. Laura ist sehr sympathisch und hilfsbereit, egal in welcher Situation. Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen, auch weil wir Serpentinen lieben 😉.
Lauras Haus hat ein "unteres Wohnzimmer" mit Kamin, das wir kaum genutzt haben und einen daran anschließenden Keller mit Waschmaschine. Im ersten Stock eine nette kleine sehr gut ausgestattete Küche, zwei Schlafzimmer (jeweils mit Doppelbett), ein Bad mit Behelfsdusche und ein weiteres Wohn-Ess-Zimmer mit Kamin. Oben gibt es ein Bad mit Dusche und ein großes "Elternschlafzimmer" mit Doppelbett. Das Haus ist alt, hat überall offene Holzbalken-Decken, Terracottafließen und Marmorstufen und ist sehr nett mit passenden, gemütlichen Möbeln eingerichtet. Die Ausstattung ist pragmatisch, aber mehr als ausreichend, Laura hatte für uns sogar eine Grundausstattung an Nahrungsmitteln bereitgestellt - das war auch sehr hilfreich, da es im Ort selbst keinen wirklichen Laden gibt. Der Ort Vitiana ist ein relativ verschlafens Bergdörfchen mit engen Gassen, das nur am Wochenende etwas belebter wird. Mit dem Auto zum Haus kommt man wirklich nur, wenn man ein schmales Auto hat - unser Ford C-Max hat schlicht nicht durch die Engstelle gepasst; Laura hat aber netterweise ihren Mann geschickt, der und um Haus hochgefahren hat - das sind etwa 350-400 Meter durch das Dörfchen. Der Pool kam bei den Kindern hervorragend an, die Terasse und der Grill haben das ganze super abgerundet. Sehr zu empfehlen, wenn man einen etwas ruhigeren Urlaub in der Toskana verbringen will und trotzdem in ~1 h in Pisa, Lucca und ~1.5h in Florenz sein will.
Andreas B.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Laurent C.
15 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Expérience immersive
Laura est une hôte adorable, attentive et chaleureuse.
Nous sommes accueillis avec un frigo déjà garni pour le premier soir. Une bouteille de bulles et du pain vous attendent également.
Seul bémol, le passage à l'éntrée du village qui est étroit (vive les petites voitures).
Malgré une température printanière assez fraiche (4 mai au 11 mai), nous avons pu profiter de la terrasse à défaut de la piscine.
Endroit idéal pour allier visites culturelles et activités nature.
Merci Laura
Wir hatten einen wunderbaren Aufenthalt in diesem ausgesprochen schönen Quartier in einem idyllischen toskanischen Bergdörfchen. Herrlich gelegen mit traumhaftem Blick in die Berge und Ortschaften direkt von der Terrasse. Hier kann man wunderbar entspannen und sich erholen- sehr schöner Pool , Liegestühle, ein großzügiges Haus mit viel Platz und sehr guter Ausstattung.
Kleine Wege und Treppen führen durch den Ort zum Haus, ebenso eine Straße. Je nachdem, ob man sich durch die Schmalstelle mit dem Auto traut. Wir haben entschieden, es vor der Engstelle abzustellen und zum Haus zu laufen - ca 5 min.
Gastgeberin Laura ist sehr nett, freundlich und hilfsbereit - auch sofort bei Ankunft und Abfahrt mit dem Transport des Gepäcks, wenn man nicht mit dem Auto zum Haus fahren möchte.
Man kann direkt vom Haus loslaufen und spazieren gehen. Einkauf muss man am besten gut planen oder mit Ausflügen verbinden, da man ein bisschen braucht, um den Berg runterzufahren.
Ein wunderbares Ferienquartier- wir kommen gerne wieder!
Wir hatten sehr entspannte Tage in diesem Ferienhaus. Das Haus ist sehr geräumig und liebevoll eingerichtet. Der Pool ist fantastisch! Die Lage auf dem Berg ist wunderschön. Man kann herrliche Ausblicke ins Tal, auf den Appenin und die Apuanischen Alpen genießen. Bei dem Dorf handelt es sich um ein uraltes und gewachsenes Bergdorf. Alle Einwohner waren sehr nett. Laura, die Vermieterin, war immer ansprechbar bei Fragen und in jeder Hinsicht hilfsbereit. Absolute Empfehlung für alle, die die Ruhe genießen möchten!!!!
Laura war eine großartige Gastgeberin, einfach perfekt.
Das Objekt liegt einfach himmlisch, der Ausblick ist atemberaubend und so wie man sich die Toskana vorstellt. Das Haus ist ebenfalls im toskanischen Stil gehalten, wir fanden es grandios. Der Pool war noch ein weiteres Highlight.
We have enjoyed our time in this rustic house with enough rooms for a big family and exclusive use of a very nice pool. Both house and pool are well maintained and so we spent quite some time around the pool and also exploring the region. Vitiana is quite remote, which we enjoyed very much. The view is magnificent and nature is great.
We had a great vacation at Vitiana. The region has a lot to offer, we visited numerous fascinating villages and towns and also found some really great restaurants near to the village of Vitiana.
Laura was a great host. Thank you so much for letting us stay in your charming house in Vitiana.
Very friendly host, great house, wonderful pool, beautiful setting with stunning views. Better stay 2 weeks than 1, and recharge your batteries to the max.