VILLA MATILDE

VILLA MATILDE
Citr code: 045015LTI0001

Sleeps 8+4
Bedrooms 4, Bathrooms 2
Tresana, Lunigiana – Tuscany, Italy

Nestled into the Lunigiana hills near the Medieval village of Tresana, Villa Matilde  is a restored farmhouse that’s cheery inside and out.
Simply unwind in the private gardens overlooking the hills with family and friends, or use the property as a base to explore the area of Lunigiana and surroundings. Though Villa Matilde still has its classic tiled roof, stone walls and floors and wide hearth, its furnishings bring the villa comfortably into the modern age.
Plump sofas invite you to linger in the two living rooms, the dining table has seating for eight and there’s even a breakfast table in the fully equipped kitchen.

The villa has four  bedrooms plus a sofa bed on first floor and two bathrooms with shower.
Set close to the border between Tuscany and Liguria,  Villa Matilde is a short drive outside the hilltop village of Tresana, which has medieval roots and the small town of Terrarossa, which has an assortment of supermarkets, shops and restaurants. Take a day trip into Pontremoli or Fivizzano, or to the shores of stunning Cinque Terre in Liguria.

The surrounding area is really rich in places to visit and explore be it the nearby glorious countryside of Lunigiana and Garfagnana with excellent hiking, the Ligurian coast with the Cinque Terre and Portovenere, or cultural cities of Lucca, Parma and Pietrasanta. For anyone who appreciates traditional and unspoilt Italy then Villa Matilde is ideal as here one can truly capture the spirit of rural Tuscany with some superb dining, enchanting medieval towns and some spectacular scenery.

LOCATION

• Closest city: Terrarossa 5 km where there are supermarkets, restaurants, shops, banks
• Distance to shopping: Terrarossa 5 km
• Closest restaurant: “Mauro” Tresana 3 km , “Per Bacco” Aulla 9 km
• Other restaurants: Bagnone 19 km, Pontremoli 22 km,  Sarzana 24 km, Lerici 31 km
• Closest beaches/sea: Lerici 31 km, Bocca di Magra 34 km., Portovenere 42 km.,
• Nearest highway: Aulla 9 km
• Nearest train station: Aulla 9 km
• Nearest Airports: Pisa (PSA) 84 km, Genova (GOA) 122 km

SITES OF INTEREST:

• Cinque Terre by train: Trains depart daily from Aulla, S. Stefano di Magra, La Spezia,
• Timetable and information: Treni Italia
• Cinque Terre by boat: Ferry companies depart daily from the local ports Lerici, La Spezia
• Timetable and information: http://www.navigazionegolfodeipoeti.it/ 
• Towns & Villages: Aulla 9 km, Sarzana: 24 km, Portovenere: 42 km, Portofino: 94 km, Genova: 109 km, Carrara/marble quarries: 40 km,  Versilia/Forte dei Marmi: 54 km, Pisa: 84 km, Lucca: 81,  Firenze: 154 km.

ACCOMMODATION

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

• Bedroom 1: Queen size bed / First floor
• Bedroom 2: Queen size bed / First floor
• Bedroom 3: Queen size bed / First floor
• Bedroom 4: Twin size beds / First floor
• Double sofa bed / First floor
• Bathroom 1: Shower and WC
• Bathroom 2: Shower and WC

Common area: Double sofa bed / Ground floor

FEATURES & AMENITIES

• Kitchen
• Fireplace
• Heating
• Fans
• Satellite television
• Washing machine
• Baby cot
• High chair

OUTDOOR FEATURES

• Swimming pool
• Loungers and sun chairs
• Alfresco dining
• BBQ grill

THE PRICE INCLUDES

• All linen and towels
• Pool towels
• All utilities
• WiFi Internet Access
• Water, gas, electricity
• Gardener
• Parking

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Security Deposit: Euro 500,00 cash upon arrival, refunded on departure
• Final cleanings: Euro 200,00
• Midweek cleanings: Euro 200,00 (Bedlinens and Towels included)
• Pets: Euro 5,00 / Day
• Heating: Euro 20,00 Day

STAFF & SERVICES

At Extra Cost – advance notice may be required:

• Villa pre-stocking
• Yacht Cruises in Cinque Terre
• Cooking lessons
• Cook service
• Maid service
• Firewood
• Transfers

RENTAL CONDITIONS

• 1 week minimum stay
• Rentals are Saturday to Saturday
• Short rentals considered on request
• Arrival between 4 and 8 p.m.
• Departure by 10.00.
• Car essential
• Child friendly
• Pets welcome (upon request)

POLICIES AND REQUIREMENTS 

Cancellation

• Cancel up to 60 days before your trip and get a full refund.
• Cancel within 60 days of the trip and the reservation is non-refundable.

House rules

• No smoking
• Check-in 4 PM – 7 PM
• Check out by 10 AM

All credit card holders must be aged 25 years and older at check-in. Villa Matilde is rented on a weekly basis from Saturday to Saturday. According to Italian law (ART.109 – TULPS), the Hosts and/or managers of any touristic structure are required to register their Guests with the authorities prior to allowing their access to the facilities. In order to facilitate the registration process you will be required to provide complete contact details (name, last name, address, telephone number etc.), a copy of the passport and the authorization to hold these details in accordance to law (D. Lgs.196/2003) on privacy protection, prior to your arrival at the property. This information cannot be used to promote, sell, solicit any service or product to you and is required only for the individual responsible of the rental agreement. While children are welcome, supervision will be due because of no fences or lifeguards.
Heating costs are not included in the price and must be paid directly on the spot to the Host or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked a supplementary deposit for heating expenses.