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Pool
Property grounds
6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Game room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Treppignana Fosciandora
  • Duomo
    15 min drive
  • Duomo di San Cristoforo
    21 min drive
  • Apuan Alps
    22 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    97 min drive

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About the area

Fosciandora

In Fosciandora .At this Fosciandora villa, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Duomo di San Cristoforo and 6 miles (10 km) of Ariostesca Castle. Duomo and Archaeological Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Duomo di San Cristoforo - 21 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Apuan Alps - 22 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Santuario Mariano Eremo di Calomini - 27 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa - 36 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Val di Luce - 57 min drive - 51.3 km

Getting around

  • Fosciandora Ceserana Station - 10 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Alpino - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Shamrock - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Bar Del Paologas - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Capretz - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Pub 46 - ‬20 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.

Palazzo Pasquini, stunning views/sunsets, private pool, WIFI, chef option!

6 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Palazzo Pasquini is a restored X1V C palace standing in a prime position in the tiny village of Treppignana, with its population of less than 30.
The views from the garden and all around the village are wondrous and eating on the terrace is a real treat.
The property is substantial, with enormous rooms, high beamed ceilings, arched doorways, exposed stonework & traditional flooring and lots of nooks and crannies.
This house oozes character and is a complete one off - a real feel of history with many antiques, & original features - an adventure, and wonderful for hide and seek!
The garden is also a one off, with a small reading area, a further shaded area with stone table and seats, a large terrace for eating al fresco, and a sunbathing and pool area with views over the rooftops.
Whilst this is a village property the garden is totally private since the houses situated to the side as seen in the photo cannot actually overlook the garden (we have checked!) and in any event they are uninhabited and used just for the odd weekend in the summer by their Italian owners. Due to position of house there are views over rooftops..
The streets of this tiny village are far too narrow for cars, and is therefore a peaceful retreat, and good for children. The villagers are very friendly and if you are resident for any of their numerous 'village evenings' will invite you to join them to eat, drink and maybe dance in the Square.
The ground floor consists of one very large entrance/dining area with arched doorways, leading to the enormous Tuscan style kitchen with large table, equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, oven, hob, microwave, indoor BBQ. The kitchen leads to garden via utility room with washing machine.
Outside:
Garden with various nooks and crannies and little sitting areas
Large terrace with views over roof tops and valley with mountains beyond
Swimming pool (12M - including roman steps and jacuzzi area at each end x 4M).
BBQ
The first floor has 4 double bedrooms and two twin bedrooms (both of which can be made up as doubles on request).
There are 2 shower rooms and 1 bathroom.
Also on this floor is a further dining room/ 'breakfast' style room with arched doorway leading through to part of the garden and a comfortable living room with sofas, CD player, and a wood/pellett burning stove.
There are little places to explore all round the house

A little about location:

The property is situated in the tiny ancient village of Treppignana high in the hills overlooking the Garfagnana Valley. The population of this well kept and friendly village is only 30 , & cars are not permitted beyond the main Square, which ensures peace and quiet, and safe exploring for children. The views from the village are amazing at every turn due to its high position, and from the bell tower there are 360 degrees views of the entire area - wonderful! A walkers/trekkers paradise, there are various walks straight from the village, and the mountain peaks are all climbable by foot. All this peace and yet only a 15 minute drive from the market town of Castelnuovo and 20 minutes or so from the medieaval town of Barga both with their various bars and restaurants. The nearest shop/bar is a 5 minute drive away and there is a restaurant within 10 minutes. Pisa 1 hr 20 mins; Lucca 1 hr; Florence 1hr 45 mins; mediaeval villages everywhere; National Parks 30 mins. Step back in time!

Property manager

Marie/Lorraine at Tuscan-retreats/Tuscany Plus

Languages

English, Italian, Swedish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • DVD player
  • CD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Terrace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

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 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property Registration Number IT046014B5DF5NPR6A

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.

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Palazzo Pasquini, stunning views/sunsets, private pool, WIFI, chef option! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonas T.

Liked: Cleanliness
September stay
Excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
We had an AMAZING time! The property is exquisite, sitting at the top of the mountain ! The owners were fabulous, and we loved Lily the dog! The views were spectacular, sunset to die for! Wonderful family experience!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Tuscan Get-away
We came here as a family to unplug and relax and this home was perfect for that! Coming from America it was a bit of a shock (especially for my kids) to walk into a home that was built in the 1500’s and feel comfortable, although you could tell it was well maintained and clean but it took them one night to feel at home. The ping pong table was an amazing addition especially since the first floor has very little living area (besides the kitchen), the back terrace was our favorite hang out because the views are worth the 10 minute windy drive up the mountain. We lived outside most of the time. We did take a few day trips (Florence, Lucca, Pisa), but since we loved the surrounding non touristy area so much (esp Barga) we did most of our exploring and eating there. We loved our time, it was the perfect beginning to our time in Italy!
Stayed 16 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asthildur B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property and excellent hosts
The house in Treppignana was perfect for our family of 10, much space, well equipped, comfy and fun for everyone. The views are amazing from the house and the village is just so charming and beautiful. We did a lot of day trips here and there (Pisa, Luca, Florence, Castelnuovo di Garfagnana and more) and could have explored so much more if we´d have had the time. Dario and family were lovely and easy to communicate with. They made sure we had everything we needed and are good people. We´ll definitely be staying there again when we return to Toscana. Thank you, Asty and Fridrik
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness
great holidays in Tuscany
the family enjoyed the castle, the kitchen, the barBQ. A bit cold for the pool. We loved the pizza nights and the four course meals provide by the owners. the only challenge was the winding road to get up to the castle, but after a few days it was fine.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical views and sunsets
Beautiful old house with thick stone walls, shutters and high ceilings which kept the interior cool and comfortable in very hot weather (38C). Lovely pool. Amazing views. Friendly, charming, helpful hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful off the beaten path
Large property with plenty of space. Worked great for us to take day trips to different locales each day.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Virginia B., Virginia Beach, VA

Beautiful setting, interesting house
Our one-week stay got off to a rocky start. Dario mixed up the dates of our reservation and wasn't expecting us until the next day. Consequently, when we finally made it to the tiny village of Treppignana at 6 PM (after an overnight flight from the States and a 5-hour drive from Rome), there was no one to greet us or even show us which house we belonged in. I had texted Dario 2 hours before our arrival to give him our ETA, but I think the language barrier got in the way. He speaks no English. A villager saw us milling about and called him for us and eventually he arrived. The house had not been cleaned and the beds were unmade. Two women showed up to assist Dario in at least making the beds and cleaning bathrooms. One of the women spoke some English and she may have been Dario's daughter, but we were never introduced so no way to be sure. Other than Dario stopping by the next day to request our passports so he could register us, we had no interaction with him or anyone else in the village the whole week. This was a huge disappointment since one of the reasons I chose this house was because other reviewers spoke so highly of Dario and his daughter and how helpful and friendly they were. We were looking forward to having them to answer questions and make suggestions for places to visit and restaurants to eat at, and maybe arrange a chef to give a cooking lesson,or prepare pizzas with us in the outdoor pizza oven one night. None of that happened. Other reviewers have described the 20-minute drive to the house from the main road, on a narrow road with hairpin turns up a mountain. It is what it is and you do get more comfortable with it as the week goes on. But take that travel time (and stress for some people) into consideration when planning how often you will come and go from the house. We just left each morning to explore and sightsee and didn't return until we were done for the day, so we only had to make the trip down once in the morning and up once in the evening. The house itself is fascinating (although we never learned anything about its history) and is in great condition and ideal for a big group. The views from the patio in the evening and morning were the best part of our stay. We loved Lucca and Barga and Castelnuovo and visiting the Carrara marble quarry. We took the train from Lucca (1 hour away) to Florence for one day. The Garfagnana region is a beautiful and less touristy part of Tuscany and we highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alyson C.

Beautiful palazzo with stunning views
The house Is amazing with lots of space for our 2 families with a total of 5 children. The outside Patio is great for eating and sitting out in the evening enjoying the fantastic views. The pool is lovely. Dario the owner was helpful and friendly. There is lots to do in garafagna and we all had a great holiday. A car however is essential for this property.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Alan A.

Fantastic house in fantastic location, but just a little but...
Palazzo Pasquini is a delightful, atmospheric old stone house, replete with a sense of history, and unexpected nooks and crannies. The views over the valley of the river Serchio, to the mountains beyond, are breathtaking. The village is small, and the road to it from the valley is winding and at times narrow, so drivers need to anticipate, and be prepared occasionally to negotiate! There is much to see and explore if you can tear yourselves away from the house and the view. Lucca is worth more than one visit, and Barga and the gardens near Marla, esp. Villa Reale, make good days out - take a picnic for the gardens. Several good restaurants in the towns. We were a 3-generation family group with a 6-month-old, so we ate at home most nights, and therein lies our reason for only 4 stars. Whilst one is prepared, even delighted, to take the idiosyncrasies of an old house as part of the charm, there is really no excuse for such archaic cooking facilities. We also had a problem with hot water in the kitchen and the far bathroom. The problem was, admittedly, intermittent (it never seemed to happen when Dario was there), but affected us often enough to be annoying. After running a hot tap for ten minutes (and I mean ten minutes, once we tried even longer) you expect a result, but many times it did not happen. Maybe a winter service is required. Overall, though, a delightful place to stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Wenke Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Henrik J.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sebastian R., Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness
A jewel on the hill
Palazzo Pasquini was probably the most extraordinary vacation home we have ever had. It is historic, huge and in a remote location. We have a group of 7 people (4 adults and 3 children) and would have managed to barely see each other for a week given the size of the house. The facilities are perfectly adequate, although a little dated in places. The walk up to the Palazzo is a bit arduous and you should be aware that you are unlikely to be prepared to make this walk several times a day. The location is also not absolutely perfect for excursions. In the end, we limited ourselves to Pisa, Lucca (highly recommended) and the Mediterranean coast on the other side of the mountains. Each was a full-day excursion. Overall, Palazzo Pasquini is therefore highly recommended if you are looking for peace and seclusion. The view from the terrace is simply indescribable and we will remember it for a very long time. Just like Lilly, Dario's incredibly affectionate dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful House and the nicest host ❤️
Many thanks for the most wonderful and very warm 14 days in Treppignana in beautiful Palazzo Pasquini. We have enjoyed a lovely holiday with excursions to Barga, Lucca, Florence, Pisa and Monterosso. We have daily used the nice pool and beautiful garden. And what a view - it is so beautiful ❤️ We thank the perfect host for all the help and assistance. We will miss it all and the fantastic view over the valley and the mountains.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautefull place and area.
It was a perfect place to hold your hollyday. It a very big house and lots of space for a big family. Would love to come back one day.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sven A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tack för underbara dagar i Treppignana
Palazzo Pasaquini är ett riktigt palats, välhållet med flera sovrum, toaletter, ett underbart kök, terass och en liten pool, med vidunderlig utsikt över de apuliska bergen. Vi blev mycket väl mottagna av ägarna som också lagade en fin middag till oss med lokala råvaror. Vi hade underbara dagar i Palazzo Pasquini och kombinationen av ett rymligt palats med biljard- och pingisbord, fantastiska vandringsleder runt knuten där vi vandrade ensamma i den fantastiska naturen och ett kök där vi som gillar matlagning kunde gå loss med lokala råvaror var toppen! Tänk på att det är en serpentinväg upp till byn och att det krävs bil för att t.ex. åka och handla.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helena E., Umeå, Sverige

Liked: Cleanliness
Il Palazzo Pasquini
We had a fantastic time with our extended family of 8 grown ups, age 30 to 72, and 3 children, age 1 to nearly 3 and4. The house is great and fitted our needs perfectly. The kitchen is fantastic and we really enjoyed cooking in it. The outdoor area with the pool is a gem and the view from the terrace overlooking the mountain hills is spectacular! A car is a must for shopping, eating out, sightseeing etc. And yes the road up to the house is quite something but clearly manageable. The road is also great for exercise going down hill walking or running and then turning back uphill. Dario and Eleanora were great to interact with; again many thanks for helping out with the retrieval of our lost luggage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerd S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Schöne Unterkunft in traumhafter Lage
Das Haus ist mit allem ausgestattet was man für einen entspannten Aufenthalt braucht. Es hat uns absolut an nichts gefehlt. Die Vermieter sind sehr freundlich und helfen in allen Belangen. Als wir Schwierigkeiten mit dem Anfeuern des Pizzaofen hatten, genügte ein Anruf und Eleonores Papa war sofort zur Stelle. Ein wenig Pech hatten wir mit dem Wetter, aber das war in diesem Zeitraum ungewöhnlich. Wir haben unseren Urlaub trotzdem sehr genossen und statt Pool mehr Ausflüge unternommen. Wir können die Unterkunft empfehlen und würden sie jederzeit wieder buchen.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zenon O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Zapraszam do Palazzo Pasquini
W pałacu spędziliśmy dwa tygodnie września (11 osób). Jesteśmy zachwyceni miejscówką, widokami, basenem, wnętrzami, olbrzymią kuchnią, tarasem, salą bilardową, stołem do tenisa itp. Nie będę się rozpisywać, zainteresowani pobytem-nie zastanawiajcie się. Naprawdę jest pięknie. A jeżeli dopisze pogoda, jak nam, to naprawdę nie trzeba więcej. Pozdrawiam. Iza
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Italy 2022
Dejligt his som ligger højt oppe i bjergene. Fantastisk udsigt og dejligt ophold.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trine K., LAHTI

Liked: Cleanliness
Upea maisema joka ei jätä ketään kylmäksi
Talo sijaitsee erittäin korkealla vuoristossa, pienen kylän keskellä. Tie perille on mutkainen ja toisinaan tie on erittäin kapea. Maisema talon terassilta on henkeäsalpaava, ja aurinko paistaa lähes koko päivän terassille tai alapihalle, missä uima-allas sijaitsee. Talon keittiö on upea, ja mahtavan kokoinen. Siellä ruoan valmistus on helppoa ja keittiössä pystyy ruokaa valmistamaan useampi henkilö kerrallaan. Tämä kohde sopii niille, jotka rakastavat omaa rauhaa, ja toivovat lomalta aitoa Toscanaa. Suosittelut!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jana F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Magical Place
Our stay was absolut a dream. Dario is very kind, helpful. Also ist daughter was very nice to us. They helped us at any times. We highly recommend this wonderful house. And would come every time.
Stayed 13 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katarina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal für Familie und Freunde
Wunderschönes Haus mit Traumaussicht! Garten, Pool, Küche, Tischtennis, billiard und vor allem der pizzaofen waren spitzenklasse! Manche Zimmer sind Durchgangszimmer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pia A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ett fantastiskt hus
Ett fantastiskt hus som är väldigt stort. Bilderna gör inte huset rättvisa. Det finns en fin uteplats med grill och pizzaugn. Köket är alldeles fantastiskt med en stor öppen spis. Vi var där i april så det var inte alla kvällar vi kunde sitta ute, men köket gjorde att det ändå blev väldigt trevliga kvällar. Huset är gammalt och charmigt med mycket vinklar och vrår. Man måste tänka på att klara trappor bra för det är mycket trappor. Det är bra sängar och allt är väldigt välstädat. Man måste ha bil för det är köravstånd till både affär och restaurang. För vår del var detta inget problem då vi prioriterade bergen och naturen. Middagarna tillagade vi i pizzaugnen eller på grillen. Det finns fina vandringar direkt utanför dörren. Ägaren är väldigt trevlig och hjälpsam. Han pratar inte engelska men det är inga problem för man kan ha sms kontakt med dottern som pratar bra engelska. Vi rekommenderar verkligen detta boende.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022