VILLA CLAUDIA
Sleeps 14
bedrooms 7, Bathrooms 4
Serricciolo, Lunigiana – Tuscany, Italy

Villa Claudia is a beautiful Tuscan villa located in Lunigiana, Northern Tuscany, halfway between the Cinque Terre, Lerici, and the Gulf of Poets (30 min north) and Versilia (30 min south)

Secluded amid verdant woodlands with the stunning view of the Apuan Alps in front, the villa consists of two separate buildings on a private estate with a swimming pool and terraces. Each building has its alfresco dining area, interior living and dining area, and bedrooms, providing an ideal vacation rental for two families or a group of friends seeking exquisite privacy and style in the rustic heart of Tuscany.

With its surrounding forests, fragrant gardens, and finely masoned stone walls, the villa welcomes long days and evenings in the Tuscan light.

Enjoy a refreshing dip in the infinite swimming pool and bathe in the sun on an elegant hammock with thick cushions or on the sun loungers. In the afternoon, relish an alfresco lunch in the dappled shade, and uncork a bottle of fine Tuscan wine as the sun sets over the hills.

The interiors infuse a modern freshness into the villa's rustic core, with wood-beamed ceilings and beautifully tiled floors complementing fine modern furnishings and light fixtures. Each building contains a lounge area, dining area, and chef's kitchen, ideal for cozy evening meals after adventurous days in the Tuscan sun.

The bedrooms offer luminous restorations of their rustic originals, with comfortable beds set amid farmhouse ceilings and vintage furnishings. The elegant minimalism of the bedrooms inspires serene afternoon downtime and restful nights of sleep amid the rustling forest.

From this peaceful place, you're an easy drive to the beaches of Cinque Terre National Park (a World Heritage Site protected by UNESCO) and the town of Viareggio, famous for its carnival, with Versilia only thirty minutes away. The summer opera at Puccini Lake, the composer's summer residence, is about a half-hour away. Hikers will relish the trails of the Apuan Alps.

BEDROOM & BATHROOM

Main Villa (sleeps 8)
• Bedroom 1: King-size bed, en-suite bathroom with stand-alone bathtub & shower
• Bedroom 2: Queen-size bed with shared bathroom with a stand-alone shower
• Bedroom 3: Two Twin-size beds (can be converted to a double)
• Bedroom 4: Twin-size beds
Guest House (sleeps 4)
• Bedroom 5: Queen-size bed, en-suite bathroom with a stand-alone shower
• Bedroom 6: Double bed on mezzanine
• Bedroom 7: Queen-size bed

Extra bed: Double sofa bed in the sitting room
Service: shared bathroom with a stand-alone shower on the ground floor

FEATURES & AMENITIES

• Fully equipped kitchen
• Dishwasher
• Formal dining area with seating for 12
• Fireplace
• Television
• Wi-Fi (inside and outside area, the villa is in the countryside; Internet service can be slow)
• Heating
• Fans
• Washing machine
• Iron & ironing board
• Kettle
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Microwave oven

OUTDOOR FEATURES

• Swimming Pool 11x5,5
• Alfresco dining with seating for 12
• Sun loungers
• Hammock
• 2 Barbecues
• Pizza Oven
• Parking
• Veranda for alfresco dining
• Swing and slide for children

THE PRICE INCLUDES
• All linen and towels
• Pool towels
• All utilities
• WiFi Internet Access
• Gardener
• Parking

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Security Deposit: Euro 800,00 upon arrival, refunded on departure
• Final cleanings: Euro 250,00
• Midweek cleanings: Euro 100,00 (Bedlinens and Towels included)
• Pets: Euro 10,00 / Day
• Heating: Euro 20,00 per day

RENTAL CONDITIONS
• 1 week minimum stay
• Rentals are Saturday to Saturday
• Short rentals are considered on request
• Arrival between 4 and 8 p.m.
• Departure by 10.00.
• Car essential
• Child friendly
• Pets welcome (upon request)

STAFF & SERVICES
Included:
• Pool Maintenance
• Gardener
Extra cost (advance notice may be required):
• Villa pre-stocking
• Airport transfer
• Activities and excursions
• Private chef
• Yacht tours

LOCATION
Points of Interest
• 36 minute drive to La Spezia
• 30 minute drive to Lerici (Gulf of Poets)
• 54 minute drive to Cinque Terre
• 42 minute drive to Puccini Lake (Summer Opera)
• 35 minute drive to Forte dei Marmi
• 50 minute drive to Pisa
• 150 minute drive to Florence

Airport
• 83 km to Pisa International Airport (PSA)
• 121 km to Genoa Airport (GOA)