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The
cottage its self is over 200 years old but the inside
has been fitted with modern conveniences. Every single
cubic centimeter has been used to the fullest advantage.
Every window of the cottage gives directly onto magnificent
views, and the adjacent balcony with its terrace
below, gardens and grounds are the most unusual things
to find in an Italian hilltop village. Perhaps the
overriding advantage of the cottage's position is
the fact that it affords COMPLETE PEACE AND
ABSOLUTE PRIVACY, while being a few minutes by car
(10 minutes), to Barga where you can find all the
necessary provisions.
The
entrance to the cottage is by the solid chestnut
wood floor, directly into the spacious top floor
living/dining room.
The
KITCHEN opens out into the living room and provides
plenty of work surface to prepare splendid meals
after a day's exploration or hike.
You
will find all the dishware needed as well as a
gas stove for which there is a gas bombola (stored
out of sight in a white enameled cupboard just
next to it).
The
east-facing window gives onto greenery, part of
the village and the grandeur of the Apian alps
beyond. There are two windows on the south side
of the room, giving onto the valley and the mountains.
In the south-east corner of the room is a most
attractive cast iron wood-burning stove for use
in chilly weather. You can buy wood in Barga on
Via Pascoli before reaching the Piazza Pascoli.
A
Spiral staircase brings you to the lower level
where you have the two bedrooms and the bathroom.
This is also where (from the master bedroom), that
you access the backyard and terrace.
The
hall closet contains all your linen. We have installed
a washer in the apartment, so doing laundry in-house
is possible. There is also a laundromat in Barga
(in the old town).
The
master bedroom has a double bed. The second bedroom
has a twin bunk bed.
The
main feature of the MASTER BEDROOM is a handsome
pair of arched chestnut wood French doors (with
double-glazed glass), giving immediately onto a
small, terra cotta-tiled balcony with wrought iron
safety rail ...ideal for continental breakfast,
gazing out onto "Mountain Greenery".
Terra cotta - tiled steps, lead down right to the
tiled terrazza with low frangisole wall. This area
is ideal for sunbathing, and sun beds are provided,
as are an outdoor table and chair set. A Sun umbrella
is also provided for particularly hot weather.
Feel
free to use the barbecue for an outdoor meal. Carbona (charcoal)
and fuel can be obtained from Clerici hardware
in Barga.
There
is nothing left to do here but enjoy a peaceful
vacation in a tranquil setting. Read a good book
and take in the splendid views and explore all
that the North Tuscan region has to offer. |
