An evening meal in Barga
Go up into the hills to the town of Barga for an evening meal in a nice location.Great for watching the locals or spotting the tourists while eating pizza or pasta.
La Radura
Lucignana, Bagni di Lucca, Tuscany
- 4
- 2
- 2
FROM
£ 1,130
PER WEEK
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
of the Grotto del Vento with its fabulous curtain stalactites, and 1, 2 or 3 hour explorations of the caves with an English speaking guide.
Wander around Bagni di Lucca, a lovely old spa town.
There are shops, cafes and a small park with swings and slides for the children as well as the spa where you can indulge in some treatments.
Take the train from Lucca to Florence,
an easy way to arrive in the heart of this magical city. Spend the day marvelling at the sheer abundance of art that is on display.
If you are driving into Florence, follow signs to Piazzale Michelangelo.
Not only will you find free parking in this square, it is also the spot where you will have the most fantastic view over Florence. A short walk down the hill takes you to the Ponte Vecchio, over the river into the heart of Florence. Go early morning or late afternoon to avoid the crowds!
Make sure you visit Pisa for the day.
Its numerous piazzas and narrow streets, lined with lovely buildings, are sometimes ignored as people flock to see the Tower, but it is worth spending the morning or afternoon there discovering what it has to offer.
If you feel like an adventure,
follow some of the tiny country roads that take you up and over the Alpi Apuane and down towards the coast. Pick a clear day and you will have beautiful views of the countryside.
Walk the walls of Lucca
admiring the Lucchesi families as they promenade on a Sunday afternoon and admire the 68 churches within the walls.
Dine in style -
there are a number of excellent restaurants in the area including Locanda Antica in Sesto a Moriano and La Mora in Ponte a Moriano, back towards Lucca.
If you have children, take them to Collodi
just off the road to Pescia, east of Lucca. Collodi is the name of the author of Pinocchio and there is a Pinocchio park there.
Highly recommended is the trip to Carrara
to view the marble quarries and marvel at the way it is mined. If you then visit Pietrasanta on the way back, you can visit the stonemasons' yards and watch them at work transforming marble into yet another copy of the statue of David in the Piazza della Signoria in Florence (which is itself a copy!).
Children will love the River Lima which runs through Bagni di Lucca.
It is a great river for paddling, stone skimming and trout spotting. Head upstream from Bagni di Lucca - parked cars on the roadside generally indicate where the river is easily accessible.
Visit Castelnuovo di Garfagnana,
the town at the gateway to the Garfagnana National Park, home of wild wolves and lush alpine meadows reaching up to the far peaks.
Go to the various music festivals in Lucca
ranging from the summer festival which is often host to big stars like Elton John, to the Puccini Festival in September.
Go hill walking along the many trails
through the hills to the high peaks and visit the many hillside villages along the way.
Go on a mini tour of the magnificent Lucchesi villas
that can be seen in the area around Lucca. These beautiful Tuscan houses are often open to the public, and boast splendid formal gardens and gorgeous interiors. Head for Villa Torrigiani in Camigliano, Villa Reale in Marlia and Villa Mansi.
If all else fails to tickle your fancy, why not visit Florence, Siena,
Greve in Chianti, Montepulciano, San Gimignano, Volterra, all within 2 hour's drive of the breakfast table and bring back scrumptious bottles of the best Italian wines from the region to enjoy with your dinner.
Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Lido di Camaiore
are the coastal resorts with sandy beaches, long promenades, and lots of hustle and bustle. During the summer, the places are filled with Italians enjoying the sun and sea.
Take a stroll along the country lane uphill
to the very pretty village of Lucignana and soak up the wonderful vistas that surround you.
Explore the woodland to the back of La Radura
or relax by the pool - the choice is yours!
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 |
