10/10 Excellent
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10 Mar 2018
Superb picturesque two weeks
We enjoyed 2 fabulous weeks at Casa Rosa as a family of 5 last August (2017). This 300 year old converted barn is set in a beautiful little village of San Cassiano, nestling in the hills. The village itself has a small shop, butchers and two bars. One of the bars has fantastic live music at the weekends in the high season.
The house is modern inside with all the equipment you need for modern living, including a dishwasher and washing machine. The beds are comfy (2 doubles and a twin plus a sofa bed in the lounge) all with amazing views. The small scorpions and other local wildlife in and around the house are great fun for the children!
We loved the easy access to Bagni di Lucca, Lucca - with its walls that you can cycle around, and Barga - one of our favourite places.
Slightly further afield - but all day trips only - are Pisa and Florence. For Florence use the Park and Tram directly off the A1 (about 5km beyond the first exit to Florence Central) when travelling south from the villa. It is the cheapest, safest and hassle free option available - don't take your car into Florence itself!
Back at home, the house has a lovely raised pool which is great for hot days and, like the house, has unbroken views across the ancient oak wooded hills.
You can enjoy walks from the house, swim in the river below at various points - look out of clusters of local cars at the road side, or at Torrente Lima.
You need to be able to walk to the house from a car park in the village (about 7-8 mins uphill) but it is worth the climb to enjoy the splendour that is Casa Rosa!
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Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017