Welcome to Your Tuscan Retreat!

We’re thrilled to host you in our peaceful hillside villa overlooking the beautiful town of Pescia. Whether you're here to relax, explore the Svizzera Pesciatina villages, or enjoy time with family and friends, this guide will help you settle in and make the most of your stay.

Getting Here & Around
The road up is narrow and steep—very common in rural Tuscany. A confident driver is helpful, and we recommend arriving during daylight the first time. You can find a video of the road a little further down on this page. A smaller car or small SUV would be best, as you will be able to maneuver around the tight corners easier than in a larger vehicle.

House Basics

Sleeping Arrangements

4 bedrooms with queen or king beds
2 bedrooms with twin beds (3 twins in one, bunk bed in the other)
The house sleeps up to 13 comfortably

Bathrooms

1 full bath with tub
2 bathrooms with standing showers
1 wet room (shower-only)

Outdoor Areas

Covered pergola with outdoor dining table
Large terrace perfect for sunsets
Wildlife sightings (deer, wild boars, hawks!) are common—don’t be alarmed, just enjoy from a distance.

Cooling
No A/C, but each bedroom has a fan. Open screened windows let in a cool mountain breeze—especially refreshing in the evenings.

Kitchen
Fully stocked with cookware, utensils, and basic pantry staples. Enjoy meals at the large indoor table or outside under the pergola.

Wood-Fired Pizza Oven
Instructions and firewood are provided. Please use responsibly and supervise children when in use.

Laundry
Washer available for small loads. For larger items, there are laundromats in Pescia (recommendations below).

Nearby towns and attractions

Pescia (10 mins) – Groceries, markets, pharmacy, train station
Montecarlo (25 mins) – Wine tasting and charming hilltop dining
Lucca (35 mins) – Walled city with excellent restaurants and bike paths
Florence (1 hr 15 mins) – Perfect day trip via train or car
Pisa (1 hr) – For the Leaning Tower and airport access

Local Favorites

Locanda Sotto i Portici in Pescia - Great for Tuscan food
Ristorante da Carla (in the hills nearby) – Rustic and local
Gelateria Sottozero in Pescia – Best gelato in the area
Ponte Europa in Pescia - Great for Neapolitan Pizza
Esselunga Supermarket – Groceries and essentials
Conad Supermarket - Groceries and essentials
Lidl Supermarket - Groceries and essentials
Pescia Weekly Market (Saturday mornings) – Fresh produce, local goods
Lavanderia Self Service – Via Roma, Pescia

House Rules

No smoking indoors. When smoking outdoors, please clean up after yourself.
No parties or events without prior approval
Please respect neighbors and local wildlife—this is a quiet area
Close windows and doors when leaving to keep out insects
Use pizza oven safely and clean after use
Trash should be separated and brought to the dumpsters near the San Lorenzo Hotel.

Emergency Contacts