Il Nido in Garfagnana

Very Good 4 ^/5

Villa Quality:

4 ^/5

Villa Cleanliness:

5 ^/5

Location Of Villa:

4 ^/5

Kitchen:

5 ^/5

Bedrooms:

4 ^/5

Bathrooms:

5 ^/5

Nearby Area:

5 ^/5

Owner:

5 ^/5

This property is one of two stylish barn conversions next to the owners house. It is simply but comfortably furnished for six people (except there was only seating in the lounge area for four). The building is cut into the hillside with the bedrooms downstairs. This no doubt keeps them nice and cool in summer, but when we were there they suffered from damp despite central heating. Castelnuovo has all amenities and is very central for the Garfanana region, but bear in mind the property is a quarter of a mile up a steep and narrow poorly surfaced lane, but by the same token has spectacular views of the mountaneous countryside around. We particularly liked the roofed terrace area at the rear of the property for sunbathing and al fresco meals. The log fire came in useful on cool October nights and Paulo kindly supplied logs for us.

Would you recommend this property to a friend?  Yes

Submitted: 10 Oct 2010

Rental Week: 02 Oct 2010