Il Padronale - sleeps 8-10
Various arrangements possible

This beautiful 16th century manor house is situated in the hill top village of Vitiana, close to the spa town of Bagni di Lucca and within easy reach of Lucca, Florence, Pisa, the coast and ski resorts.

From the windows and balcony the breathtaking views are of chestnut forests, villages perched on hilltops and the mountains of the Garfagnana region. The house has been sympathetically restored retaining many original features including chestnut beams and doors and old terracotta floors. Il Padronale provides a wonderful retreat to enjoy the peace and tranquility of the Garfagnana region.

One the ground floor there is a large reception hall, a large lounge with frescoed ceiling and French windows leading on to the covered balcony that runs the length of the house. There is a spacious fully equipped dining kitchen with a table to seat six. From the kitchen an archway leads to the dining room, which has a table to seat seat and a further door to the balcony, and a king size bedroom with ensuite bathroom.

On the first floor there are two double bedrooms and a kingsize bedroom with the option of kingsize bed and two singles or four singles, and a family bathroom.A cot is also available.

Il Padronale is beautifully furnished and centrally heated. Facilities include TV, video, CD stereo system, a selection of videos and books, board games, gas/electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, hair dryers and all bed linen and towels.

Price: £35 per person per night