Stunning villa in the hills above Bagni di Lucca

Located in the hills above Bagni Di Lucca with spectacular views of the surrounding mountains, Villa Carpe Diem provides a relaxing and tranquil stay for the whole family. Recently renovated, the house comprises three bedrooms, two bathrooms, two lounges, a dining area, and a fully fitted kitchen. Outside, guests can enjoy their own private pool which has ample furniture for dining, relaxing and sunbathing. Lucca, Barga and Pisa are a short drive, and Canyon Park is minutes away. The space The house comfortably sleeps six people in three bedrooms, however it can accommodate up to eight people as there is a sofa bed in one of the lounges. Each room downstairs (2 x lounges and the kitchen/dining room) and each bedroom upstairs is fitted with split AC units which provide cold and hot air. Wi-Fi is available throughout the house and is included in the rental cost. Downstairs Downstairs there are two lounges, a fully fitted kitchen and a dining area. Kitchen The kitchen has a DeLonghi electric oven and stove, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Microwave, Kettle, Toaster and Iron. The kitchen has ample cookware and utensils, together with dining ware and glasses. Dining Area There is a large dining table with six chairs. There is also a Highchair in the house for use if required. Lounge 1 Lounge 1 has seating for 8 people. There are books on the bookshelf in the main lounge which guests are welcome to enjoy during their stay or take in exchange for leaving a book. Lounge 2 The second lounge downstairs has a sofa bed which can be converted into a bed to sleep two additional people. This room is not fitted with black-out curtains, however should black-out curtains be required there are two blackout blinds that can be found in the kitchen cupboard. Upstairs Upstairs there are three bedrooms (2 x double bedrooms and 1 x twin bedroom). Master Bedroom The Master bedroom has a super-king size bed (180cm x 200cm). There is a dressing area and the room is fitted with a wardrobe and a chest of drawers. The Master bedroom benefits from an ensuite bathroom with walk in shower. Bedroom 2 The second bedroom comes with a king-size bed (160cm x 200cm). There is a wardrobe for storage. Bedroom 3 The third bedroom is fitted with twin beds. There is a wardrobe for storage. Bathroom The second and third bedrooms share a bathroom which has a raindrop shower over a bath. All bedrooms are fitted with blackout curtains. Bed Linen and Towels Bed linen and towels are provided and are included in the rental cost. This includes bathroom towels and pool towels. Outside Area The outside area affords stunning views of the surrounding mountains and countryside. Swimming Pool In front of the house is your own private 8m x 4m swimming pool. The depth of the swimming pool is 1.25 meters. There is a large ledge/step built into the swimming pool at one end for sitting on and for younger children to play on. Please note, the pool is not heated. There are 4 x sun loungers with umbrellas located next to the swimming pool. *Please note, the swimming pool is open from 1st April to the 30th September. Sun loungers and umbrellas are placed in storage when the swimming pool is closed and are unavailable for use. Outdoor Seating There is a 6-seater dining table with chairs located on the terrace overlooking the swimming pool. There is also a lounge set next to the swimming pool and additional seating under the covered terrace. Shading is provided by umbrellas. *Please note, outdoor dining and lounge furniture is placed in storage from the 1st October to the 31st March. Therefore, between these dates there is no outdoor furniture for guest use. Den Building and Swing The house is surrounded by woodland which is ideal for den building. Our daughters have spent many hours building dens in the past and visitors are welcome to do the same. There is also a swing hung from a large tree at the side of the house for children to play on. Access and Parking The villa is set back from the main road which provides a high level of privacy for guests. Access is via a driveway that leads from the main road to the villa. Guests will find ample private parking for multiple cars. *Please note, although the driveway is easily passable for both large and small cars, there is a steep incline before the parking area. Local Area Within walking distance of the house there is an excellent restaurant (approximately 650 meters). It caters to vegetarians and has live music at the weekends during the summer months. The area is a hikers and cyclists paradise with numerous trails nearby. It is possible to walk directly from the house by following wooden arrows that start in the nearby villages. Bagni di Lucca, Fornoli and Ponte a Serraglio are approximately 4.5km (8-10 minutes drive) from the house. The nearest supermarkets are in Bagni di Lucca and Fornoli. There you will also find numerous bakeries, restaurants and bars, and services such as ATMS, pharmacies and dry cleaners. In Ponte a Serraglio there is a popular bar/restaurant/bakery and a pharmacy. There is also the famous Bagni di Lucca hot spring and spa. The park in Bagni di Lucca has play equipment for young children and it is possible to walk down to the river for a paddle in the water. Rafting excursions can be booked on the nearby River Serchio and there are tennis and padel courts which can be hired. Canyon dell'Orrido di Botri and Canyon Park are both approximately 20 minutes drive from the house, with Barga and Lucca approximately 30 and 35 minutes respectively. Pisa and the beaches of Viareggio are approximately 60 minutes away. Abetone which offers skiing in the winter and excellent hiking in the summer is also 60 minutes away. Tourist Tax A 1 Euro Tourist tax per person (over 14 years old) , per night is included in the rental cost of the villa. Guest access The entire house, grounds and swimming pool are for your private use. The villa is set back from the main road which provides a high level of privacy for guests. Access is via a driveway that leads from the main road to the villa. Guests will find ample private parking for multiple cars. *Please note, although the driveway is easily passable for both large and small cars, there is a steep incline before the parking area. Other things to note Tourist Tax All tourists in Italy over the age of 14 must pay a tourist tax of 1 Euro per person, per night. This tax is included in the rental cost of the villa, however as required by Italian law, we are obliged to communicate the names of the guests and their ID details. Therefore, prior to your stay, guests will be required to send a photograph of the photograph page of each guest’s passport (including children under the age of 14) to Alistair. Alternatively guests can send the following information about each guest without sending a photograph of each passport: Full name Date of Birth Gender Nationality Place of Birth (City) Place of Residence (City) Passport Number Rubbish/Garbage/Trash Bagni di Lucca is very strict with rubbish collection, and it is expected that residents and visitors separate their rubbish and recycle. Fines are issued to households who do not do this and therefore we request that all guests separate their rubbish and recycle. Guests will be required to pay a charge of 100 Euro per stay if rubbish is left in bins in the villa or outside the villa. If guests are unable to follow the instructions for recycling and rubbish collection, we ask that they dispose of their rubbish in public bins located in Fornoli, Ponte a Serraglio and Bagni di Lucca. Full instructions on how to recycle correctly are available in the villa to read upon arrival. Registration Details IT046002C2N3J9NYSP