Casale Merrilie

CASALE MERRILIE

Tuscany - Versilia Near Camaiore

Located in a small, ancient village on the top of a hill, Casale Merrrilie offers a beautiful view of the surrounding valleys and of the Tyrrhenian sea and of the near islands of the Tuscan Archipelago.

This wonderful farmhouse from the 1800 has been renovated under the Tuscan tradition. The house has a surface of 3800 sq ft and can accommodate up to 10-12 people in 5 bedrooms.

Outside the terrace is near the pool area, with a view of the valley but at the same walking distance to the village and is beside the local church.

This is a 5 bedrooms house, which is furnished with antique furniture and under the Tuscan tradition with at the same time the most modern amenities:

• Floor heating
• Floor refreshing with dehumidification air system (it has the same function of the air-conditioning system)
• Central vacuum system 

The house is composed of 3 floors.

Ground floor:

• Kitchen- A professional kitchen with oven, temperature drop down system, microwave, dishwasher etc.
• Dining room with fireplace
• Living room with flat screen with satellite TV, fireplace
• Relaxing room with Turkish bath, hot tub hydromassage 2m x 2m and  bathroom, on this room there is space to put a bed for massages, and a masseur is available on request.

First floor:

• 3 double bedrooms   

• 1 twin bedroom ( can be united as one large bed)

      All bedrooms they have en-suite bathroom (2 with showers and 2 with tub)  All bedrooms have satellite TV 26” and Broadband internet connection by cable.

Mansard:

• 1 double bedroom with ensuite shower room (please note that the roof of this room is low so the accommodation of this room is not equal to all others.

Garden & Pool area:

The private garden is full of vineyards, olive trees and bushes of lavender, roses and rosemary.

At the front of  the house a terraced pergola completely equipped for meal and barbecue.

Elevated from the house there is a beautiful swimming pool 12x6 meters (approx.40 ft x 20 ft) provided with all the accessories.

Location:

Casale Mareli is located in the village of Montemagno on the hills of Versilia along the old  “Via Francigena” just 18km/11 miles from the centre of Lucca and 15km/9 miles from the Versilian Coast.

The house can provide the tranquillity and the silence of the Tuscan hills with a beautiful panorama and at the same time and in a short time you can be in the most beautiful towns full of history and art.

Lucca 18km/11 miles - Camaiore 5km/3 miles - Pisa 35km/22 miles

Florence – Chianti – Cinqueterre – Portofino – Siena can be reached from the house within 1 – 2 hours

At short distance there is the famous Versilian coast with his sandy beaches and exclusive beach clubs of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi.

You can visit the open air Opera Theatre overlooking Puccini Lake

As you can see the opportunities are many to make your holiday at Casale Mareli unique.

Internet:

There is a Internet connection Wi-Fi

Notes:

The garden and pool are illuminated at night, and the terraced pergola is a perfect spot to enjoy a glass of wine and local culinary specialities - and immerse oneself in the peace and tranquillity of this unique location, listening to the sound of crickets, and watching the fireflies sparkle. The accommodation is self-catering, but the owner and her family own and run the local restaurant and on request, will happily arrange to cook a special dinner for you at the villa, or give a Tuscan cooking class (learn how to make a perfect pizza in the wood oven!).

Features and included on the rental rate:

•        Water and gas for cooking

•        Cleaning service on Saturday for a min. rental of two weeks

•        Swimming pool 12x6 meters (approx. 40 ft x 20 ft)

•        Professional Kitchen  

•        Washer/Dryer

•        Microwave oven

•        Pizza oven

•        American coffee machine

•        Plasma Satellite with English channels (in living room and in all bedrooms)

•        Fridge & Freezer

•        Hi-Fi Stereo

•        DVD player

•        Wi-Fi Internet connection

•        Barbecue

•        Toaster

•        Hairdryers

•        Linen change every Saturday

•        Relaxing room

•        Al fresco dining area

•        Private parking

•        Private garden

Not included or upon request:

•        Electricity upon consumption (€.25 Kwh approx. €150 with normal usage

•        Floor refreshing with dehumidification system  (Electricity)

•        Use of Turkish bath, infrared sauna, hot tub with hydromassage  (Electricity)

•        Heating (Gas) €3.80 per cubic meter

•        Extra linen change

•        Maid service  €15 per hour (one session is included with a 2 week rental)

•        Extra bed €100

•        Cook + table service € 200 per meal  + the cost of groceries and drinks

•        Cooking classes

•        Oil painting courses and ceramic making courses can be organized at the       house

•        Professional masseur

•        Transfers

Security deposit:

Euro 1.000 to be paid in cash upon arrival

The owners will welcome you in person and will be at your complete disposal during your stay at the casale