Casa Claudia is the other half of Casa Douet, ur typical Tuscan hillfarm, parts of which date back to 1641. Nestling in an olive grove overlooking the village of Pietrabuona with spectacular views of chestnut forests and neighbouring hill villages, its tranquillity is broken only by birdsong and the sound of a distant stream....yet the treasures of Florence are just one hour away! Recently restored and modernised, but retaining original chestnut beamed ceilings and cotto floors, Casa Claudia has been converted into two self contained apartments - both with completely separate recreation areas on different terrace levels. The smaller, "Appartamento Studio" comprises kitchen/dining room/sitting room with divan, log burning stove and hi-fi. French doors open onto its own patio with table and chairs and a grassy area for sun-lounging. Double doors from the main room lead to a dressing room with wardrobe hanging space and plenty of room for storage of suitcases. The dressing room opens into the bathroom (shower, handbasin, WC). Stairs - quite steep (we regret not suitable for the disabled) lead from the dressing room to the double bedroom above. Every room is centrally heated. Bed linen and towels are provided weekly.Beach towels are available. A barn on the ground floor has been converted into a laundry (with washing machine, iron and ironing board, storage for deck chairs, hammocks and a portable barbecue) which - together with the pool (being installed Spring 2007) and large parking area under walnut and cherry trees - is shared with the larger Appartamento Grande. Own transport is essential. Amenities close by: seaside one hour away, 18 hole golf course at Montecatini (14km), Abetone ski resort (60km), plus, nearer home, tennis/squash courts, pony trekking, mountain walks, numerous historic villas and gardens (Pescia is home to the second largest flower market in Europe), colourful street markets .. and many excellent and inexpensive restaurants. Distances: 3.5km (includes 1.7km well maintained private road) to nearest village, Pietrabuona, with post office, petrol station, butcher, general store, bar and restaurant. 10 mins to nearest market town, Pescia, with railway and bus stations, hospital, banks, supermarkets.40 mins to Lucca - a walled medieval gem. One hour by car to Pisa International airport. One hour and a quarter to Viareggio seaside resort; one and a half hours to marble/sculpture centre Carrara/Pietrasanta; two hours north west to the coastal villages of the Cinque Terra, north east to Bologna >International airport or south to Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra; 3 hours to Rome; 3.5 hours to Milan and 4 hours to Venice. You can check availability through this web-site. If you have any qustions or wish to make a booking, please contact us directly: Robin and Patricia Douet. Tel/FAX in Italy 00.39.0572.408.251 or e-mail prdouet@hotmail.com About us: Robin was born in London and is a (now retired) feature film producer. Pat was born in Adelaide, Australia and worked for many years as a journalist in London. We live next door so the properties benefit from constant care and upkeep. We tend to keep a low profile to respect our holiday-makers` desire for privacy and a relaxing holiday...but we are on hand to give advice and local directions if needed.
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