Castello del Poderetto

Licciana Nardi, Massa-Carrara
Bed & Breakfast
+39 349 857 0266
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From
€135 - €250
per night

Walk into centuries of history and a noble Castello with roots in the 13th century and views over a river, olive trees and mountain ridges

Bedroom

3 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Children welcome

€135 - €250 per night

The Experience

It’s a splendid spot and you’re well looked after. Enjoy breakfasts of homemade cakes, fruit, freshly baked rolls and good coffee at the huge dining table, or spill out through French doors onto the terrace with a fine gazebo and views. You’ll also find calming places to sit in the sheltered garden where you’ll hear the refreshing tumble of the river Tavarone. Dinners can be arranged by appointment with a local chef.

Three voluminous bedrooms are on the first floor, with soft colours, original Liberty style furniture and gorgeous views. Two are en suite and the other has a private bathroom, all are spoiling. You have the use of a lounge, and day room with comfortable chairs and sofas, so if the weather isn’t fine you can sit comfortably indoors with a book and watch the weather through beautiful windows.

You can swim in the mountain stream outside your door, walk to a good Agriturismo or drive three minutes to Monti for pizza.

Castello del Poderetto - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Hurling yourselves into the cool waters right outside your door on hot days
  • Dreaming with a book under the shade of a lovely old tree in the walled garden
  • Coming with friends and walking or biking, exploring little towns
Castello del Poderetto - Gallery

You should know

  • Sorry, no dogs
  • The stairs and steps of an ancient building will be tricky for the less than mobile
  • The village is a sleepy hollow, there is no buzz of an Italian piazza of an evening

Essentials

  • Swimming pool
  • EV charger
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €135
3 Suites for 2
From €135

Information

Booking information

Check in
4pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights.
Closed
Christmas.

Reviews

I loved the place. It felt, with the splendid liberty furniture, like I was on an opulent 1920s movie set - the type of cool place Woody Allen would use to shoot a movie. Some places just have class. It permeates from the walls and the furniture whispers it to you. This place has that. I'd love to stay here for a few days as a total get away. Go hiking, swim in the river, unplug and smile.

Colin, Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

You're next to a medieval stone bridge beside the small village of Pontebosio in between the Alpi Apuane and the Garfagnana peaks. Walking, cycling, fishing, painting or simply wandering around the little villages will be sublime and it's all deeply romantic. Monti has a decent restaurant, a butcher, baker and fruit shop. Aulla is a 10-minute drive, Pontremoli half an hour. The coast is close.

Local points of interest from Rosalind Mann

  • The route of La Via Volta del Santo an ancient pilgrims route to Lucca passes by the house. This and other historic walks in Lunigiana lead through tiny villages and castles, following ancient mule tracks with the Apuan Alps in the distance.
  • Statue Stele - Anthropomorphic stone statues dating back to the 4th-1st millennium B.C. beautifully displayed in the castle of Pontremoli.
  • Quarrying of the iconic white Carrara marble started with the Roman Empire and has never stopped. You can take a tour today and visit the cave where Michealangelo chose his stone for David.
  • Locally there are hilltop towns and villages and ancient churches to discover. Lunigiana is known as the land of 100 castles. The area is rich in history and culture.
  • Lunigiana has both mountains and sea. The coast is only half an hour's drive with a choice of sandy beaches or rocky coves. The Parco Nazionale dell' Appennino provides natural beauty, breathtaking paths for hiking and cycling.
  • Lucca, Pisa, Florence and Genoa are all within easy reach either by car or train.

Introducing

Rosalind Mann

Ros and Alex ran a ski chalet near Interlaken in Switzerland for 20 years. This makes them highly experienced in hosting and organising. They bought the Castello a couple of years before Covid after the sale of their ski business as they simply fell in love with the building, the location and the challenge of a new project. They are both highly creative, practical and charming.