Gran Burrone

Unique private accommodation with private pool, WIFI, hot tub, TV, patio and panoramic view

Excellent 7 Guest Reviews 4.86 /5

Details

  Sleeps 6
  Bedrooms 3
  Bathrooms 3
  Floor Area 225 m2

Listing ID: EAS92163

Amenities

  • In Village
  • Internet
  • Internet Wifi
  • Restaurant Near
  • Maid Service
  • Yard
  • Baby Bed
  • Golf Nearby
  • Private Pool
  • Private Villa
  • Washing Machine
  • Barbecue
  • Dishwasher
  • Fireplace
  • Private Patio
  • Satellite TV
  • VCR / DVD
  • Private Garden
  • Jacuzzi Bathtub
  • Heat Available
  • Radio / Cd
  • Television
  • Panoramic View

Property Description

Conveniently located in the centre of Rocca, Italy in the tourist area "Lucca - Garfagnana" and only 26 km (16 mi) from Lucca. Gran Burrone is a beautiful stone building (225 sq m) with WiFi internet and private pool. The property can sleep up to six guests comfortably in three bedrooms with three bathrooms. There is a golf course nearby if you'd like to get in a round or two while on holiday. Near the property there are local shops where you can find fresh produce and other items. If you can't find what you need locally, there is a shopping center located 16 km (10 mi) from the property where you can purchase your food and personal items.

The Experience
Gran Burrone is situated in an ancient hamlet named "La Rocca" and dating back to the 11th century which was a former base for pilgrims and Templar Knights on their journey to the Holy Land. The neighbour has a cat that might come around during your stay.
Upon arrival you will be greeted by the owner or manager where you’ll find a beautiful clean well-maintained property with views of the hills perfect for a splendid holiday in Tuscany. For your enjoyment you will find a private pool where you can unwind while enjoying a nice cold beverage after a hectic day of sightseeing. Also available outside are a patio and barbecue grill. If you enjoy cooking for family and friends there is a well-equipped kitchen including coffee machine, toaster, stove and refrigerator, as well as, plenty of tableware and cutlery for up to six people. If you prefer to dine 'al fresco', there is a fully furnished veranda where you can enjoy the weather while dining outdoors.

Visit the Area
Most people enjoy visiting close-by cities and towns while on vacation, so for your reference this is a list of popular places with distances (as the crow flies) from the property: Lucca 26 km (16 mi), Pisa 44 km (28 mi), Viareggio 51 km (32 mi), Forte Dei Marmi 58 km (36 mi) and Florence 91 km (56 mi). The highway is only 19 km (12 mi) from the villa and there is a train station 910 m (560 ft) away.

Some other major tourist destinations you should consider visiting are: Florence 91 km (56 mi), Viareggio 51 km (32 mi), Forte Dei Marmi 58 km (36 mi), Rome 367 km (228 mi), Venice 326 km (202 mi) and Milan 301 km (187 mi).

Additional Information

Pool Open: 28 May - 1 October (If you'd like the pool open outside these dates, please make that request prior to booking)
Nearest Airports (distances as the crow flies): Pisa (Psa) 58 km (36 mi), Firenze Peretola (Flr) 90 km (56 mi), Bologna (Blq) 170 km (106 mi), Genova (Goa) 192 km (119 mi) and Milano (Lin) 298 km (185 mi).

More Services
Maid Service - Upgrade your holiday with maid service. This service can be arranged by the owner. Ask for more details about the supplemental cost.

Cleaning service is included 6 hours per week.

Interior Description

Ground Floor
Including: kitchen, living room, dining room, toilet.

Kitchen: well equipped kitchen, dining table (people: 8), dishwasher, fridge, freezer, stove top, oven, toaster, italian coffee machine, WIFI internet, exit to the garden.
Living room: sofa (people: 2), fireplace, wood burning stove, sofa bed, WIFI internet, television, stereo hifi.
Dining room: dining table (people: 8), WIFI internet, exit to the garden.
Toilet: basin, toilet.

Floor 1
Including: 2 bedrooms + ensuite bathroom, bedroom, bathroom.

Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 1: double bed, WIFI internet, basin, toilet, shower, hairdryer.
Bedroom + Ensuite Bathroom 2: two single beds, WIFI internet, basin, toilet, bathtub, hairdryer.
Bedroom: double bed, WIFI internet.
Bathroom: basin, toilet, shower.

Lower Floor 1
Including: spa, service room.

SPA: indoor hot tub.
Service room: basin, iron, washing machine, freezer.

Additional Areas
Including: veranda, garden, parking space.

Veranda: al fresco dining, dining table (people: 10), barbecue, garden furniture, terrace furniture.
Garden: swimming pool (private, length: 10m, width: 3.5m, depth: 1.5m, outdoor), al fresco dining, dining table (people: 3), garden furniture, terrace furniture, six sunbeds.
Parking space: outside the property in a public space, two car spaces.


Location Rocca, Tuscany, Italy

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Places near the property(Distances as the crow flies)

Airports
Pisa (Psa), 58.5 Km

Guest Reviews for Gran Burrone

Super super location , sehr ruhig und privat :-)
ein Abendessen im Paolo dem Besitzer war das Krönchen auf dem Ganzen.
WUNDERBAR -- Danke an Paolo und dem EasyReserve Team - super Orga
Bertl und seine Freunde

An amazing accommodation in the ancient mountainside town of Rocco. The location and villa are spectacular and Paulo is a wonderful host.

Es war ein Traumurlaub.
Fantastischer Ausblick, tolle gepflegte Anlage und alles hat perfekt geklappt
Danke für diesen wunderschönen Urlaub

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] It was a dream vacation.
Fantastic view, great well-kept location and everything worked perfectly
Thank you for this wonderful holiday

Wir -3 Ehepaare aus Österreich - verbrachten eine wunderbare Urlaubswoche. Der Besitzer hat die Stein-Villa zu einem Schmuckkästchen restauriert. Wir fühlten uns sehr wohl, waren nur 1x unterwegs. Zu beachten: die direkte Zufahrt zum Haus ist nur mit Allrad bzw. für sehr routinierte Lenker möglich (steiniger, enger und holpriger Weg) . Können es nur weiterempfehlen! ????

Very nice, light and clean house. Teriffic view to the mountains. Lost of space as well inside as outside. The garden and skimming pool are maintained well. Very pittoresk small village. Very friendly owner. It was a graat vacation!

Beautiful villa with very special views over the tuscan hills. Excellent pool and interior was superb. Isolated which provides real peace and tranquility. Nearest shops are 10 minutes drive and we drove say 25 minutes to a beautiful restaurant and 30 minutes to Lucca...a very cool medieval city. Great memories in a truly unquestionably classy place.

Gran Burrone has been purpose built for holiday letting until the owner decides to retire there I think. The house is well built with good plunbing and electrics - we didn't test the heating but hot water was available so it can be assumed to work. There is no air conditioning though I doubt it would be needed at that altitude. We didn't use the jaccuzi. The swimming pool was in good repair with a strongly fixed ladder. It was cleaned using a robot twice a week. There is a feature medieval banquet dining hall which is interesting but we didn't disturb it.The rest of the house is decorated and furnished in old traditional style to a high spec . but has satellite TV and WiFi as well.

The views from the grounds and most windows are fantastic. La Rocca was originally a strategic watch tower location covering several valleys. The remains of the castle are close to Gran Burrone.

The garden is well designed and kept with mature plants and bushes and the use of pine trees gives privacy.

La Rocca is a small hamlet with steep narrow lanes between the houses. That means car access is limited and thought should be given to age and fitness of residents. In Gran Burrone's case the car has to be left in a communal park and access continued on foot. This includes hauling of luggage and heavy shopping. Anyone who is seriously overweight or has had a recent illness would not be comfortable, especially in the heat. There are no amenities within walking distance, so transport is essential. I don't intend to paint a bleak picture - we are in our 70's and managed fine, but others may find it difficult if unfit. Paulo the owner and Emma who cleans twice a week, were lovely people and very helpful. All in all a great venue, but if you want to see a mountain view, you need to climb it first!