Secluded Tuscan Villa with Stunning Views - Pescia

Welcome to Your Tuscan Retreat!
We’re thrilled to host you in our peaceful hillside villa overlooking the beautiful town of Pescia. Whether you're here to relax, explore the Svizzera Pesciatina villages, or enjoy time with family and friends, this guide will help you settle in and make the most of your stay.

Getting Here & Around

The road up is narrow and steep—very common in rural Tuscany. A confident driver is helpful, and we recommend arriving during daylight the first time. You can find a video on YouTube called "The track to villa La Fortezza de Cerrato, San Lorenzo, Pescia,” which outlines what to expect. A smaller car or small SUV would be best, as you will be able to maneuver around the tight corners easier than in a larger vehicle. You can view a video of the road here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaGM8Kj494k.

House Basics
Sleeping Arrangements

4 bedrooms with queen or king beds

2 bedrooms with twin beds (3 twins in one, bunk bed in the other)

The house sleeps up to 13 comfortably

Bathrooms

1 full bath with tub

2 bathrooms with standing showers

1 wet room (shower-only)

Cooling

No A/C, but each bedroom has a fan. Open screened windows let in a cool mountain breeze—especially refreshing in the evenings.

Kitchen

Fully stocked with cookware, utensils, and basic pantry staples.

Enjoy meals at the large indoor table or outside under the pergola.

Wood-Fired Pizza Oven

Instructions and firewood are provided. Please use responsibly and supervise children when in use.

Laundry

Washer available for small loads. For larger items, there are laundromats in Pescia (recommendations below).

Outdoor Areas

Covered pergola with outdoor dining table

Large terrace perfect for sunsets

Wildlife sightings (deer, wild boars, hawks!) are common—don’t be alarmed, just enjoy from a distance.

Nearby towns and attractions
Pescia (10 mins) – Groceries, markets, pharmacy, train station

Montecarlo (25 mins) – Wine tasting and charming hilltop dining

Lucca (35 mins) – Walled city with excellent restaurants and bike paths

Florence (1 hr 15 mins) – Perfect day trip via train or car

Pisa (1 hr) – For the Leaning Tower and airport access

Local Favorites
Restaurants

Locanda Sotto i Portici in Pescia - Great for Tuscan food

Ristorante da Carla (in the hills nearby) – Rustic and local

Gelateria Sottozero in Pescia – Best gelato in the area

Ponte Europa in Pescia - Great for Neapolitan Pizza

Shops

Esselunga Supermarket – Groceries and essentials

Conad Supermarket - Groceries and essentials

Lidl Supermarket - Groceries and essentials

Pescia Weekly Market (Saturday mornings) – Fresh produce, local goods

Laundromats

Lavanderia Self Service – Via Roma, Pescia

House Rules
No smoking indoors. When smoking outdoors, please clean up after yourself.

No parties or events without prior approval

Please respect neighbors and local wildlife—this is a quiet area

Close windows and doors when leaving to keep out insects

Use pizza oven safely and clean after use

Trash should be separated and brought to the dumpsters near the San Lorenzo Hotel.

Emergency Contacts

Local Emergency Number: 112

Nearest Hospital: Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio – Pescia

Grazie mille!

We hope you fall in love with Tuscany the way we did. Enjoy the peace, the food, the views—and come back anytime.