Historic house, heated pool, gardens and outdoor dining, in village near Bagnone

Our house, Al Palazz, is in a tiny hillside village, just outside the medieval Tuscan town of Bagnone. Guests describe it as “spacious”, “comfortable”, “lovingly restored”. They love the spectacular views, the wonderful pool area and gardens, the well-equipped kitchen, and the extra amenities: wifi, private parking, books, maps, DVDs, games, fresh garden produce. They also love the family restaurant across the square. The private 11mx4m salt-water pool has sun loungers, showers and a toilet, changing rooms, and a covered terrace with outdoor kitchen and dining facilities including sink fridge, tableware, large Weber gas BBQ, and table tennis. The pool is set in extensive landscaped gardens with views over wooded valleys to Bagnone castle and the mountains beyond, with many different spots to relax in sunshine or shade. Guests often spend whole days (and evenings – there’s gentle outdoor lighting) just lazing in the gardens and the pool). Or maybe take a wander down to our local rock pools, or into Bagnone for a coffee or some shopping. Guests also say the villa makes an excellent base for sightseeing: the Cinque Terre and Italian Riviera are under an hour away, and Lucca, Pisa, Florence Parma, Genoa are all easy days out. We provide extensive House Books on the property, the area, local highlights and specialties. This a wonderful area for food and drink, with many great places to eat - including Al Vecchio Podere, the delightful traditional farm restaurant across the square. We are always on hand, via email, phone or WhatsApp, to help with advice and bookings if needed. Al Palazz sleeps up to six people in great comfort. The house is in two parts: THE VILLA (first and second floors) is the traditional living area of the house. The entrance is up external stairs to a small first-floor terrace overlooking the village square and the valley - perfect for a morning coffee. There are two double bedrooms with comfortable large beds, two well-appointed bathrooms, two sitting rooms, and a traditional Tuscan kitchen and dining room. THE CANTINA is an open-plan studio apartment on the ground floor. It has its own front door and internal stairs to the Villa which can be open or locked off. There is a kitchen/sitting/dining area, and a luxury third bedroom and bathroom. The extra privacy and facilities are particularly appreciated by three couples, multi-generation families, and families with older children who need their own rooms. VRBO lists prices for the whole house (Villa & Cantina) according to the season. June and September rates are lower high summer and are a great time to visit. The weather and the pool are warm, and the area is less busy. We’ve rented Al Palazz to over 100 families for over 160 weeks across 20years, both direct and through online sites. We've been on VRBO since 2018 and have great reviews here and elsewhere. Find all our reviews (from which we've taken captions for the photos on this site) - search for Al Palazz Bagnone to learn more about holidaying here. We’re always happy to answer questions - we want all our guests to have a wonderful time staying here. For us, Al Palazz is a relaxing rural retreat that offers a real taste of Italian life. If that is what you’re looking for, please do be our guests.