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Facts about the property

Comfortable, rustic standard. 3 bedrooms. 8 beds. Kitchen, living room, bathroom, balcony, large terrace and garden. The house is approx. 140 m².
  • Well-equipped kitchen
  • Wireless internet
  • Washing machine
  • Iron/board
  • CD player/radio
  • Stereo for mp3 player
  • Comfortable beds
  • Parking
  • Bed linens, towels and housekeeping can be arranged
Rates from € 600 to € 1000 pr. week.

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Call house owner Runar J. S. Glørud at
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Vico Pancellorum, Garfagnana and the surrounding areas

The property is situated on the edge of a walnut and chestnut forest where you can explore the many trekking, fishing and hunting opportunities in the area. By the river, which is close to the house, you find a roman bridge and a waterfall with crystal clear water – perfect for a swim. Walking here from the house takes 5-10 minutes. You will also find that these surroundings provide a good habitat for mushrooms. Hiking is an activity you will enjoy in this beautiful landscape and due to the many villages that are close at hand.

The Lima river has warmer waters. Walking here from the house with a towel on your shoulders takes aproximately 20 minutes on the Roman road. En route a rather unknown surprise awaits.


Romans and ravioli - Vico Pancellorum

The small village of Vico Pancellorum is typically Tuscan. The houses are built along the steep hillside that leads to one of the tallest mountains in Tuscany. Beautiful houses, small piazzas, narrow alleys and small plantations of grapevines are characteristic features of the village. Vico Pancellorum has two catholic churches from the medieval ages, a grocery store, a coffee shop and a restaurant. With its array of well-prepared dishes, the restaurant draws large crowds from the nearby villages. You will enjoy the creative cuisine of the chef, Enrico and the excellent service of the waitress, Luisa. The menu is open for alterations as the owner, Giovanna, welcomes requests providing you inform the staff well in advance. The local inhabitants are warm, kind and friendly.


Spa, ski, sea or Siena? The surrounding areas and Tuscany

The nearest sizeable village (approx. 10 km away) is the beautiful Bagni di Lucca which was one of the most prominent and prestigious health spa locations for distinguished Europeans during the 19th century. In today’s modern spa establishment, Terme, the health spa culture is still very much alive. You will also find nice outdoor swimming pool facilities surrounded by beautiful Tuscan nature. Bagni di Lucca also offers several other activities, i.e. several tennis courts. Banks, post offices, supermarkets and a range of cafes and restaurants are also to be found in the village.

The Garfagnana region is, thus far, one of the least explored tourist areas of Tuscany. Those who are well familiar with Tuscany, characterize this region as the best of the genuine Tuscany. Representing one of the regions many prides, the city Barga is worth mentioning. With its many music festivals, its rich history and cultural heritage the city is well worth a visit.

In Vico Pancellorum you will find that the rest of Tuscany is within a comfortable distance. You can reach most of the places that make Tuscany so unique within an hour. To mention a few; Florence, Pisa, Lucca and the beautiful beach in Versilla. If a visit to Siena, Cortona, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Chianti or Cinque Terre is on the agenda, you can reach all these places in 1,5 to 2 hours. Considering Italy’s extensive network of roads and freeways, Rome, Venice, Milan and Monaco are actually no further than 3-4 hours away.

In Abetone, situated approx. 29 km from Vico Pancellorum, you find a large winter sports centre. The centre provides its visitors with a selection of 30 lifts, several of which are gondolas. The season lasts from the beginning of December to the middle of April.

A selection of experiences:

In Vico Pancellorum:

The surronding areas:

Tuscany in general:

The possibilities are almost infinite, and extensively presented in guidebooks. Nevertheless we would like to point out some of our personal favourites.

For more information contact one of the numerous tourist offices in the region. You will also find a lot of information online, but no single site is exhaustive. www.enit.it is one of the better sites.

A selection of good restaurants:

Remember: The more Italians in a restaurant, the better food. Many tourists often indicate low quality and/or high prices.

Area map

Distance to:

Bagni di Lucca 12 km Pisa Airport 57 km Bologna Airport 115 km Venice Airport 320 km Viareggio/ coast 60 km Milan Airport 320 km
Lucca 35 km Florence Airport 77 km Abetone 28 km Cinque Terre 90 km Rome Airport 350 km Nice Airport 390 km

 

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