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Costola, private pool, stunning mountain views. Chef on request.

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
11 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

11 bedrooms10 bathroomsSleeps 32

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Fosciandora
  • Duomo
    9 min drive
  • Apuan Alps
    12 min drive
  • Duomo di San Cristoforo
    15 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    86 min drive

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About the area

Fosciandora

In Fosciandora .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Fosciandora villa, you'll find Ariostesca Castle and Duomo. Archaeological Museum and Apuan Alps are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Apuan Alps - 12 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Duomo di San Cristoforo - 15 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Sanctuary of San Pellegrino in Alpe - 26 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa - 31 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Val di Luce - 52 min drive - 47.8 km

Getting around

  • Fosciandora Ceserana Station - 17 min walk
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Il Pozzo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪L'Aia di Piero - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Il Triti - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪In Gelateria - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Teatro Alfieri - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Costola, private pool, stunning mountain views. Chef on request.

Peacefully located this beautifully converted monastery is set in the most wonderful position, ideal for groups and celebrations including weddings.

It is difficult to describe just how wondrous this location is; situated in the heart of a very sleepy and peaceful tiny village, yet with absolute privacy, total peace, unbeatable views and 15 hectares of private land including olive groves, chestnut woods and open fields.

The enormous and spacious villa, spread over 3 floors, and originally constructed in the 1400's does justice to the location, and has been newly refurbished with loving care to provide a high quality holiday with an extra special ambience. There is accommodation here for 14 plus 10, with 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 5 kitchen/living rooms.

There is also a further detached house on the grounds, with a further 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a further two living/kitchen/diners .

Both properties are included in the price.

Ideal for a group of couples or small families celebrating a special occasion, this villa privacy for groups within groups, but plenty of space to eat together both inside and out, and an industrial size kitchen for when you all wish to cook together rather than in your apartments. In fact this is a cooks' paradise with a wonderfully equipped indoor and outdoor kitchen area ideal for catering for large groups, as well as smaller kitchens in each apartment.

These well equipped villas are finished with high chestnut beamed ceilings, cotto floors, fireplaces, wonderful windows and amazing views throughout. The original stone staircases remain, there are beautifully shaped ceilings in the hall area, and the villa has been painted in warm traditional tuscan colours. The peaceful and historic theme is carried through to the outside areas too, where there is a beautiful walled courtyard, creating a wonderful feel of yesteryear. The courtyard is framed by traditional stone walls, and enormous original arch, and on the floor are the original reclaimed flagstones. The courtyard also boasts an outdoor wood oven and grill, perfect for all types of al fresco cooking, and we can arrange for a specialist chef to cook in these outdoor ovens for you too.

The pool of 13m x 6m overlooks the ancient village, with the valley and mountains beyond & it really is the most amazing view and with the sense of peace pervading the area, we guarantee it will be difficult to tear oneself away from the pool area!

Perfect for a special holiday for a large group, at a very advantageous price.

The accommodation has been split to provide flexible accommodation for large groups and each unit boasts its own private living/kitchen/diner, with good quality sofa bed, hob, combination microwave, oven, grill, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, sat tv and dvd player. Some have their own ovens too. Each has a fireplace or woodburner.

Perfect for couples wishing to holiday together but requiring privacy and also small families holidaying together since with so many living rooms and kitchens, it is possible to use the many sofa beds as day beds and keep them open without restricting space for those with older children, give them the excitement of their own apartment within the large villa!
The accommodation is arranged as follows:

Monastery

Ground floor:

Enter in via large arched wooden doorway.

On the right, into kitchen/living diner, leading through to corridor with 2 double bedrooms and shower room.
On the left, into kitchen/living diner, leading through to double bedroom and shower room

First floor:

From the hallway up stone staircases to the first floor where

on the left is a further kitchen/living diner, leading to double bedroom with en-suite shower room
On the right to another kitchen/living/dining room which leads to beautiful private terrace with great views, double bedroom and en suite shower room.
This accommodation is connected to a further studio style double bedroom which also has its own independent access if required, via a large terrace overlooking the gardens.

Second floor:

This apartment set up above the others has a wonderful romantic terrace leading from both living area and bedroom. The apartment consists of double bedroom, shower room and an open plan living/kitchen/diner.

The converted barn is situated close to the pool area and consists of:

Ground floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with living/kitchen/diner and terrace
First floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment with living/kitchen-diner and terrace .
Communal area:

Lower ground floor

Dining area for up to 50 people
Communal living area with comfy seating and projector screen
Industrial size kitchen with 6 ring hob, hotplate, small fryers, large oven, chest freezer, tall drinks fridge, industrial dishwasher, coffee machine and all fully equipped with cooking pots and pans, cutlery, crockery and glassware to save groups using those in apartments when all together.

Outside:
There are three private terraces leading from three of the suites of the monastery, one of which is also the ping pong area. There are also two terraces leading from the converted barn.
Communal large traditional style courtyard with original flagstones, surrounded by arches and traditional stone walls .
Lit at night, and perfect for large groups dining al fresco.
Wood burning pizza/bread oven, grills, large electrice oven and enormous bbq, hob and sink. Ipod dock and speakers
Grassed garden area with large umbrellas providing shade and an arched area ideal for weddings/ceremonies.
15 hectares of private land including olive groves, chestnut woods and open fields.
Chestnut woods with 3 donkeys - fenced off of course,
Pool 13m x 6m with amazing views over countryside,
Laundry room and internet point.
Table tennis


A little about the area
Costola is situated on the 'sunny side' of the Garfagnana valley within the comune of Fosciandora, which is an area which has retained its olde worlde charm due to the fact there is only one road leading both into and out of the zone… The comune itself has 600 inhabitants spread between 6 villages and various hamlets.
The property is privately situated in the smallest of these ancient peaceful villages, and the one that arguably has the best views of all!
Despite the very quiet and dramatic location, the Villa is only a 2 min drive to a local bar/shop, post office and pharmacy and a 5 minute drive from a Pizzeria, and 5 mins from a restaurant too.

Other distances:
10 mins - the local market town of Castelnuovo - shops, bars, restaurants, train station, virbrant Thursday morning market .
15/20 min drive is Barga the beautiful mediaeval town, with its wonderful architecture, Duomo, very good restaurants, markets under the stars and regular free music.
50 mins - The fully walled mediaeval city of Lucca - try cycling around the walls, meandering in shady narrow streets and people watching in the Grand Piazzas while enjoying a drink or a gelato! Or, there are often outdoor concerts with big named performers, and if you prefer nightly opera recitals.
1 hr 15 mins - Pisa with its leaning tower and the airport
40 mins - the famous Wind Caves and also the Canyoning park, where one can jump down waterfalls into beautiful rivers.
1 hr 20 mins - The Versilian coast is a good day trip reached either via Lucca or more spectacularly by crossing through the Apuan Alps.
25 mins - the local Fortress at Verrucole, with stunning views and some interactive activities for the children. Close to the fortress is the Buffardello tree climbing and zip wire park (ideal for both adults and children of all ages with a variety of runs) where one can take a picnic or BBQ and spend the entire day in the welcome shade of the forest.
Don't forget the lake of Vagli (with its hidden village submerged by the water) for an afternoon drive, or the lake of Pontecosi, where one can stop for a drink. Some some guests love to swim in the river too ...
The real beauty of this area is the dramatic mountain scenery, and the hundreds of hilltop villages to explore, endless picnicking opportunities, and the pure peace of a non touristy holiday ......

Airports:
Pisa 75 min.; Florence 1hr 50 min.;Genoa 2 hr. 30 min.; Milan 3 hr. 15 min; Bologna 2 hr. 30 min.

USE AS A WEDDING VENUE - THE NUMBER OF WEDDINGS PERMITTED PER YEAR ARE RESTRICTED, SO PLEASE CHECK WITH US BEFORE MAKING A RESERVATION. WE DO NOT WISH TO ASK YOU TO CANCEL. Thank you

Property manager

Marie/Lorraine at Tuscan-retreats/Tuscany Plus

Languages

English, Italian, Swedish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 10 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Bidet

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Table tennis
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Some pets allowed on request

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Costola Private Pool Stunning Mountain Views. Chef on Request
Costola private pool stunning mountain views. Chef on request.

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Reviews

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trenton C.

Liked: Cleanliness
A true gem!
This property has amazing views and an amazing experience. Close to a lot of small towns to visit. Less than and hour away from Lucca. This property is a true gem and the owners are fantastic. Do not miss out on their pizza night.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing wedding weekend
We celebrated our wedding here over 5 days with 27 family and friends and we had the most amazing experience. The place is spectacular! It is more beautiful than the pictures can show. Plenty of space for a large group that we never felt on top of each other. Area has many places to explore but you may also not want to leave the beautiful villa! The owners were incredible and celebrated with us throughout the weekend as well. The food cooked by the owners and their team was also amazing. Planning process was very smooth and easy. Definitely book this!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family stay in a beautiful setting
We were looking for a place in Italy that worked for a large extended family, and this worked out great for us. The lodging has wonderful shared spaces, lovely grounds, and expansive views of the surrounding countryside and mountains. The hosts were responsive, and helpful, and very friendly. We booked two meals through the catering option, and these were highlights of the trip, with everyone talking about how great the food was and how fun to have it served in such a great place. I was the one who organized this, and it was the first time we'd ever taken this kind of international trip together. Although the web site looked great, I was still a little nervous that it would work for people in such a large, diverse group of family, but I can say without hesitation that it exceeded our expectations. We'll be talking for years about the wonderful memories we made here.
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susana, Shoreline

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were 24 friends celebrating life! We fell in love with the place and the hosts! Amedeo & Rosanna are the best! They were always available for anything we needed which is was not too much to be honest. They also have amazingly friendly staff to help. We had lots of fun, enjoyed the pool and hanging out. The property is a lot bigger than expected and feels so peaceful. Also, it is located within a 10 minute drive to a beautiful little town that has everything you need, from supermarkets to great bars and restaurants. The town also has a train station that can connect you to bigger cities such as Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Cinque Terre, etc. This was a vacation we will not forget and I recommend this place to everybody!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

katherine p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Wonderful time in very relaxed setting. Great that everyone had their own space. Loved the informality of the place. Celebrated sisters 70th in style. Owners very friendly and available but not intrusive. Good time had by all.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect!
We had our wedding here and it was everything we dreamed of and more! The location was even more amazing than the photos. By far the most beautiful place we've ever been. The villa itself was large enough to comfortably fit all of our guests (24 adults and two infants). The rooms themselves were huge. There was no shortage of space here! The wedding day went smoothly thanks to the help of the villa owners and our wedding planner, Marie. They were there the whole day and made sure everything was sorted with the florists, cocktail hour, dinner, etc. They were incredible! We can't say enough good things about the villa, location and hosts. All of our guests left saying it was the most amazing experience/weekend of their lives and we agree!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ella R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Most Beautiful Tuscan Villa
My spouse and I held our wedding here and it was beyond perfect. We are from the states and had a group of 20 join us for the weekend of our wedding. The villa was more perfect than we all imagined! The owners were very friendly and Marie the coordinator was amazing. Our wedding dinner was made by the owner and it was so delicious. I couldn’t recommend this property more- we can’t wait to go back one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday in Tuscany
Fantastic house! Spectacular views. Even better than the photos. We were a group of 29. Ranging from 2 to 80 years old. We enjoyed the pool and dinners outside. Everyone had a wonderful time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This spot was everything we hoped it would be. We had a group of 16 and had plenty of space together and apart. We had talked about renting a villa in Tuscany and it was as beautiful and unique as we had ever hoped for. Our hosts Rosalba and Amedeo were so charming and gracious. They didn’t speak English but we communicated very well. They cooked 2 meals for us and we all agreed that pizza nite was our best meal! They were able to quickly come help us when we locked ourselves in the main building, and were accessible when we needed something. The pool was very well used as it was very hot the end of our trip. We would suggest getting fans for those really hot nights! Other than that the accommodations were wonderful! We all were able to sit together for our meals on the patio area. We also cooked a few meals and the kitchens were well stocked with plenty of cook wear, utensils and serving dishes. The small towns all around were wonderful and we were close enough to trains to easily get into them. We still all talk about what an amazing trip that was!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andre G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Urlaub mit Freunden
Wunderbare Location um mit Freunden zu feiern und eine tolle gemeinsame Zeit zu verbringen.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accommodation&place
Es war wunderbar. Wir haben unsere Hochzeit dort gefeiert und es war rundum perfekt. Die Gastgeber sind super nett und zuvorkommend und das zubereitete Essen war traumhaft. Pure Empfehlung :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Merveilleux endroit !
Nous étions 23 membres d’une même famille de 12 à 66 ans. La maison était parfaite pour que tous nous soyons heureux d’être ensemble en ayant chacun nos espaces. L’extérieur est incroyable avec ces jardins et sa piscine. Les propriétaires passent régulièrement et aident si il y a un problème. Les informations que nous avons reçues dans leur “guide” étaient top, que ce soit le rafting, les restaurants ou les marchés à proximité. Superbe endroit pour créer de superbes souvenirs !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Annette Bonefeld M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Familie ferie i Toscana
Dejlige omgivelser og gæstfrihed fra ejeren
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ørjan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cycling in Costola
We were a group of 11 persons. The house was perfect for a large group. Everyone had his own bedroom with private bathroom but we had all meals together. If you like to cook, the house is really well equipped with kitchen facilities. The host was very helpful and attentive. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sibylle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Everything was absolutly georgeous! Rosalba and her Hausband Are wonderful hosts and the housesand, gardens and terrasses are magnificient. We can definitiv recommend this Placement we will Gary to come back.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verena H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wundervoll
Wir haben mit unserer Familie und unseren Freunden unsere Hochzeit hier gefeiert. Es war einfach nur toll! Die Unterkunft ist super schön angelegt und die Apartments sind gut verteilt. Die Gastgeber sind sehr herzlich und sehr nett. Sie haben uns an der Hochzeit das Essen gekocht und das Essen war fantastisch! Wir denken gerne an die Zeit zurück, es war rundum wundervoll!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magischer Traumurlaub
Noch nie war ich in solch einer atemberaubenden Unterkunft. Es hätte alles nicht besser sein können.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lotta O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastiskt
Otroligt vackert ställe, fantastisk utsikt, vi saknade ingenting. Firade min 60årsdag med att bo på Costola i 5 dagar med 18 vänner, bästa roligaste kalaset. Första dagen bokade vi pizza, gott, generöst och prisvänligt. Vi gjorde övriga måltider själva. Vi var ensamma och hade hela fastigheten för oss själva. Vill dit igen !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ein Wohlfühl- Ort
Wir, eine 26-köpfige Familie (von 9 Jahren bis 84), haben uns äußerst wohl gefühlt in dem wunderbaren Haus, das alle Bequemlichkeiten bietet. Die Aussicht ist unbeschreiblich schön, die Gartenanlage gepflegt und der Pool mit den vielen Liegen ein Kommunikationszentrum. Wir fühlten uns von den Gastgebern willkommen geheißen, die bemüht waren unseren Wünschen nachzukommen. Es war für alle ein unvergesslicher Urlaub.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anita W.

Liked: Cleanliness
otroligt charmigt
Vi var 20 vuxna, mina barn och barnbarn med respektive, som hade en underbar tid tillsammans i Costola. Vi hjälptes åt med matlagningen i det stora restaurangköket, vid grillen eller pizzaugnen och åt tillsammans vid långbordet framför huset. Vi simmade i poolen, spelade bordtennis, vandrade i bergen och njöt. En fantastisk semester.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frida M.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was simply magical!
Our week at this location was simply amazing!!! Remote, in the mountains with magical sights. One could truly feel in the clouds. The hosts were kind and super friendly, and the place and the food were incredible. Both of the hosts were just amazing and always willing to help. No matter what request or wish, there were always more than willing to help and give recommendations. It felt like a little piece of home :) I can only recommend your stay there!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastische Landschaft
für große Gruppen eine sehr gute Aufteilung; die Abende mit Pizza, Vier-Gänge-Menü und klassisch italienischer Musik waren sehr schön und werden uns lange in Erinnerung bleiben. Sehr nette Gastgeber! Aber auch die Aussstattung und Aufteilung der Häuser war gemütlich und praktisch und immer ein toller Ausblick. Pool und Tischtennis waren auch toll!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Héléna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Havre de paix en Toscane
Superbe propriété idéalement située, pour profiter de la nature et aussi des belles villes environnantes. La propriété propose des appartements indépendants et également des prestations culinaires délicieuses! Nous avons passé une très belle semaine, merci Lorraine pour son support sans faille et aux italiens sur place qui nous ont accueilli avec joie.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Stéphane I., Issy Les Moulineaux

Liked: Cleanliness
Très belle et grande maison avec vue imprenable sur les montagnes alentours
Un vrai bel endroit pour passer de bons moments en famille et entre amis
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Bay J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a fantastic stay
We are a group of 6 families who spent a week at this absolutely fantastic property. We rented the whole property. It’s a beautiful place with a stunning view. There’s room for both privacy and for dining together. It’s most definitely recommendable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019