Accommodation
At a glance
- Sleeps 4
- 2 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Air Conditioning
- WiFi
- Ground Floor: Kitchen (oven, microwave, dishwasher) with door to covered dining terrace. Utility room (washing machine) leading through to a shower room. Living/dining room (fireplace, TV, DVD, CD) with door to covered dining terrace. WiFi. Underfloor heating throughout the house (payable locally).
- First Floor: Double bedroom with Juliet balcony (A/C). Double/Twin bedroom with Juliet balcony (portable A/C unit). Bathroom. Access to upper garden level.
- Outside: Covered front terrace. Terraced grounds of lawn, woodland and vineyard. Barbecue. Private parking.
- Private swimming pool (10m x 4m, all one depth).
It is with real delight that we include La Radura in our portfolio of Tuscan houses – a charming, beautifully restored stone cottage nestling against a backdrop of woods and vineyards, with stunning views across the valley. This gem of a property is perfect for a couple or small family who wish to relax in comfortable and stunning surroundings.
From the elegant pool, with its slate surround, to the stylish interior, the emphasis is on contemporary comfort with a traditional edge.
The owners have taken great care in the restoration and have achieved the perfect marriage between ancient and modern. Local materials such as limestone flagstones and wood beams have been used to great effect, and sit well with the smart kitchen and bathrooms.
The views from the covered dining terrace give a taste of the landscape around and you will find plenty to see and do should you wish to leave this picturesque spot. Calavorno, 3km downhill, is the nearest village for basic amenities and a local restaurant.
Head north to the interesting town of Barga (12km) which holds an opera festival during the summer, and beyond to the start of many walking and cycling trails leading through the Garfagnana region. Alternatively, visit Bagni di Lucca (10km), the spa town on the river, or venture to the walled Renaissance city of Lucca (35km), one of the best loved in Tuscany.
- The double/twin bedroom can be prepared as either. Please advise at time of booking.
- Within the grounds of La Radura, just behind the cottage (about 10 paces), sits a charming Shepherd’s Hut (see images). A recent addition, the owner envisaged it as a place to relax and for quiet contemplation. The main space is furnished with a small double bed, chair, table and A/C. Off the main area is an en suite shower room. It is available for use by guests for an extra charge of £175 per week. Please note that maximum capacity at La Radura remains 4 people.
Pricing & Availability
All Prices are per property, not per person.
Location of La Radura
Locality
Great Things to Do Near La Radura
Cross the river from Barga and go to the underground caverns
Wander around Bagni di Lucca, a lovely old spa town.
Take the train from Lucca to Florence,
If you are driving into Florence, follow signs to Piazzale Michelangelo.
Make sure you visit Pisa for the day.
If you feel like an adventure,
Walk the walls of Lucca
Dine in style -
If you have children, take them to Collodi
Highly recommended is the trip to Carrara
Children will love the River Lima which runs through Bagni di Lucca.
Visit Castelnuovo di Garfagnana,
Go to the various music festivals in Lucca
Go hill walking along the many trails
Go on a mini tour of the magnificent Lucchesi villas
If all else fails to tickle your fancy, why not visit Florence, Siena,
Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Lido di Camaiore
Take a stroll along the country lane uphill
Explore the woodland to the back of La Radura
Nearby
Towns/Villages
Calavorno | 5 mins | |
Bagni di Lucca | 20 mins | |
Barga | 20 mins | |
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana | 30 mins | |
Lucca | 40 mins | |
Pistoia | 1 Hr | |
Florence | 1 Hr 40 mins |
Beaches
Viareggio | 1 Hr 5 mins | |
Lido di Camaiore | 1 Hr 5 mins | |
Forte dei Marmi | 1 Hr 10 mins |
Airports
Pisa | 1 Hr | |
Florence | 1 Hr 15 mins | |
Bologna | 2 Hrs | |
Genoa | 2 Hrs 25 mins |
Train Stations
Borgo a Mozzano | 15 mins | |
Lucca | 40 mins | |
Pisa | 1 Hr | |
Florence S.M.N. | 1 Hr 30 mins |