La Madonnina

La Madonnina is situated in a small hamlet in a very picturesque hillside setting near Camaiore reachable along a 2 KM unpaved road. The architect-designed restoration sympathetically blends the character of the old farmhouse with contemporary style. The house is on three floors, each connected by a spiral staircase. A striking feature of the property is the split-level swimming pool which consists of two pools connected by a small waterfall, beautifully integrated into the sloping olive groves. The lovely south-facing patio and loggia are ideal for ‘al fresco’ dining. The beaches of Versilia are only 10 KM away. The house has recently been featured in the style supplement of the Sunday Times.

Ground Floor:

• Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• 1 bathroom
• One bedroom has a independent entrance from outside

Second Floor:

• Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with shower only) and terrace overlooking the pool area
• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with shower)

Features & Amenities

• BBQ
• Washing machine
• Fireplace

Outdoor Features

• Al fresco dining
• Split-level swimming pool (11 x 5.5 m) – unheated

Staff & Services

• Maid service (6 hours per week) is included

Villa Policies

• No Pets Allowed
• Non-Smoking Villa
• A refundable security deposit of €500 will be required in cash or traveler’s checks upon arrival at the villa
• ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES - Clients must arrive between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and leave before 10 a.m. on the day of departure.
• SWIMMING POOLS - Swimming pools are not open all year. If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with us that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients’ use of the swimming pool is at their own risk.
• HEATING - Heating costs are not included in the price and must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked a supplementary deposit for heating expenses.
• WATER AND ELECTRICITY - Please note that most of the properties that we offer are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off.
• INTERNET CONNECTION - Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services.

Getting There LOW SLUNG CARS - VANS - MINIBUSES - Most of our houses are located in the countryside. Some of them can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways. We therefore advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with us, at the time of booking, if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at one of our properties.

• Nearest Major Airport – Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) – approx. 35 KM

Location:

• Nocchi (nearest village with shops and post office) – 1 KM
• Camaiore - 3.5 KM
• Lido di Camaiore (beaches) – 10 KM
• Nearest motorway exit Viareggio – 13 KM
• Lucca – 23 KM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Kitchen Appliances

• Dishwasher