Nature, mountains and relaxation: holidays in Alta Versilia

A farmhouse, an ideal place for those who, while choosing the opportunities and tranquility of the mountains, want to visit and get to know Versilia and the attractions of Tuscany. The space The house is located in Melo, a place not far from the village of Pruno, a town known for the extraction of Del Cardoso stone. It can be reached in a 10-minute walk or in a moment with a higher than normal car or 4x4 able to travel a steep dirt road. The building is a typical house of the upper Versilia of the late 1800s. The apartment has just been renovated and is part of a large, totally isolated farmhouse where you can live in peace. The house has a double bedroom, a dining/living room, and a bathroom with shower. Large for two people, it can accommodate up to 4 guests using the double sofa bed in the living room. In front of the entrance, the patio offers the possibility to enjoy meals or drink a cool drink in the shade of the woods. On the front side of the house, a small space for relaxation allows you to enjoy a breathtaking view of the fascinating peaks of this part of the Apuan Alps. We remind you that the house is located in the middle of nature, among green woods; for this reason, doors and windows are equipped with mosquito nets, but nevertheless you may encounter some small, harmless animals. During the winter season, a pellet stove and a pre-set heat pump heat the rooms. Guest access The location of the house makes it an ideal place to start for walks, hikes, reaching the beaches or discovering some of the most beautiful and well-known places in Tuscany. In the morning, after an energetic breakfast under the veranda, you can go and discover the many paths that cross this part of the Apuan Alps; with a short walk suitable for the whole family you can reach the Acquapendente waterfall; walk along the localities of Alpeggio, where the locals once moved to carry out summer work; or discover the rock engravings left by the ancient Ligurian peoples. For the more experienced, there is the possibility of reaching some of the most fascinating peaks of the Apuan Alps, overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. Particularly impressive is the climb to the summit of Monte Forato, characterized by its natural arch of about 30 meters in diameter; Monte Forato is the backdrop to the view from our house. For sea lovers, you can reach the beaches and seaside resorts of Forte dei Marmi, Marina di Pietrasanta and Viareggio. From Pietrasanta station, in less than an hour by train, you can go and spend a beautiful day in the "Cinque Terre" National Park, known worldwide for its small villages perched on the steep cliffs overlooking the sea. Alternatively, in the afternoon, you can visit the medieval villages of Camaiore and Pietrasanta or Lake Massaciuccoli, which inspired the operatic compositions of Maestro G. Puccini and where the Puccini Festival takes place in August Upon your return, in the late afternoon, the Pruno Inn, a meeting place for the few inhabitants of the village, awaits you for a typical aperitif. Pruno also offers two small restaurants where you can spend the evening enjoying excellent dishes. If you prefer to stay home, the evening is the best time to try cooking the typical dishes of Tuscan cuisine accompanied by a good wine. Massimiliano, my partner, will be happy to offer you all the necessary advice. Going by car beyond Pruno you reach the village of Levigliani, from which tours depart to visit one of the largest caves in Europe, L'Antro del Corchia and the adjacent ancient mines. Leaving Pruno in the morning, you can spend a day visiting some of the most famous cultural and artistic attractions of Tuscany: Lucca, Pisa, Florence, Siena, Chianti, the Islands of the Archipelago, ....... Other things to note We care a lot about environmental issues and always try to have eco-sustainable measures, suggesting them also to our guests. Here are some of our measures: - use of energy-efficient light bulbs - Installation of flow restrictors for taps - we provide reusable bags for grocery shopping - we leave natural solid bubble bath in the house, asking guests to take it with them when they leave - in the house, we have set up a small corner where you can buy natural/biodegradable products and handmade items made by me, ideal for an eco-friendly gift. Registration Details IT046030C224GCBSGB