WWF Oasis "Casa dei Pini", delightful country home

Tradition meets design in a beautiful, newly renovated country home. This old stone house has been given a complete make-over, for families or small groups to enjoy the best of both worlds: the interior and furniture offer a beautiful mix of modern design and rustic charm, while pristine nature and free wildlife await you outside. For driving instructions to Casa dei Pini, please look hereafter at "The neighborhood - getting around" The space The house is a semi-detached house that is part of a small cluster of four antique stone and wood houses that have been restored with care and attention to tradition, offering an experience that incorporates all modern living comforts within a traditional setting. (The other houses are also available for rent – you can check them out by going on my Airbnb profile.) Outside, there are two stone ovens, available for cooking pizza, bread and others in the classic Italian style. Each one of the other houses has their own space outside where you can enjoy meals in the open and take in the spectacular view. You’ll love this place also because of the the amazing Emilian food and because of its proximity to many Italian tourist hotspots including beaches and ancient towns. It's an ideal destination for couples, families (with kids) and solo adventurers – anyone looking for a peaceful and beautiful escape from the hubbub of the city. Guest access The house is located in the heart of the WWF Oasi "Ghirardi", a 370-hectare nature reserve located in the Province of Parma, Emilia-Romagna. Ghirardi is an extraordinary natural paradise, boasting many types of free wildlife and amazing walking/hiking opportunities, both on and off marked trails. The WWF offers many guided opportunities for discovering the nature, including the popular night walks. To find out what is happening in the "Ghirardi" Reserve, you can visit its website and that of "Un sentiero, un cavallo". Ghirardi is also conveniently located near many wonderful tourist hotspots, including the world-famous beaches at Cinque Terre, the historic city of Parma and culturally as well as gastronomically significant towns such as Lucca, Bologna and Pisa. Other things to note Guests will find basic ingredients in the house in order to prepare a simple dinner (pasta, tomato sauce, oil, salt) and breakfast (tea, coffee, sugar, biscuits, jam) upon their arrival. Most of the shops in Borgotaro are open from 8.30-12.30/13.00 and from 16.00-19.30; they are closed on Thursday afternoons. Two supermarkets (Carrefour, Piazza Farnese, Borgotaro and In's, Via A. De Gasperi, Albareto) open all day round from Monday to Saturday and on Sunday mornings. Guests are kindly asked to check-in by 16.00:19.00. If necessary, a later check-in can be arranged (please make sure to notify us by message in advance), but we would ask for a fee of €15 for every additional hour in order to cover the overtime for the person who will meet you with the keys. The fee can be paid upon arrival. Registration Details IT034006B54JSWUX6M