Casa Castagna

Wow what a gem of a find Tuscany. My wife and I visited Casa Castagna in September with some friends for a relaxing getaway. We were greeted with a beautiful gift bag with local honey, award winning local olive oil and hand made soap all in a hand printed bag, a lovely touch. The house is stunning, sympathetically restored with stunning views of the valley and a great terrace for a meal and or aperitif. The beds were very comfortable with lovely linen with the name of the house embroidered for another lovely touch, The kitchen has everything you would want or need.

So I said in Oct 19 that Casa Castagna is a gem, best place we’ve stayed, and we’d return… and so we have! Post pandemic, and even more excited as I knew the standards that delight. Michelle and husband have created something truly special with this restoration town house up in the Tuscan hills. A design enthusiasts dream, luxury details, and you will be transported to a beautiful and authentic pocket of Tuscany. Favourite parts of the days are sunsets on the terrace, espresso in the morning and spa like luxury of the bedrooms and en-suites.

I had such an enjoyable stay at the house. If you want a true experience of what it’s like to be in a magical hill town in the heart of Tuscany then this place is perfect for you. The house itself is exquisite, the detailing and the quality of all the finishes and superb linens - it really felt like a stay at a 5-Star Hotel. The communication was perfect from start to finish and they even have a fantastic app for your phone that tells you everything you need to know. The restaurants just three minutes away down the hill are perfect in every way serving pizza and wood-fired grilled specialties.

We had an absolutely wonderful holiday. Michelle could not have been more helpful, I could not praise her higher. We loved the house and the views were to die for. We will definitely be visiting again.

We have just returned from Casa Castagna after a great weeks holiday. The quality of the house, highly appointed kitchen, very comfy bed and general ambience of the house was beautiful. The views are amazing and hearing the bells around the valley makes you realise you are in Italy! Our favourite restaurant, Trattoria da Giulio in Lucca, was a perfect find whilst walking around the city walls. Great setting under the arches with delicious food, friendly staff who gave excellent service and very reasonably priced.

An amazing location, within driving distance of some of the best cultural and historical sites in Tuscany, but still secluded and authentic. The house itself is beautifully renovated whilst retaining its original charm

A beautiful house in the most stunning part of Tuscany. The views over the valley when waking up each morning is really something special. The interior of the house is flawlessly elegant throughout, warm and comforting. The local authenticity of the area is a refreshing escape from the fast paced lives of home. By far my two favourite things about this house are the local restaurants nearby producing the best Italian cuisine and the natural pools to bathe in during the day when the Tuscan sun is at its best!

What can I say...The most amazing place to stay! Glorious valley views from the villa windows and terrace. Beautifully and artistically furnished holiday property with attention to detail, without compromising on comfort...Tranquil evenings lounging on the terrace watching the sun go down. Wonderful restaurant nearby serving locally sourced Italian cuisine. A holiday to remember, I will definitely be returning!

We had an amazing stay at Casa Castagna! We loved the views from the terrace, and the main bedroom, and the extra touches of the luxurious sheets, beautiful crockery, (with a choice of espresso cups!), and overall interior design of the house, which has been lovingly restored. We enjoyed walking directly from the house to explore the area, and visiting some of the neighbouring villages. Coffee & croissants in the local café and bar were lovely! We visited da Carla & La Pieve-both were lovely, and we tried the Sorana beans cooked in a flask at da Carla which was amazing! Everything was perfect!

From the upper windows, views across a wooded valley reveal medieval villages. Birds flutter and chirp. The cockerel crows and the church bell rings out the hours. Inside, the house is comfortable, stylish and well-equipped for our stay, and the detailed information provided by the owners makes everything easy. On our last day, we followed directions to the local swimming hole - a hidden treat and highlight of our holiday!

A wonderful cottage in one of the most beautiful parts of Tuscany. Once you have mastered the way to the cottage for the first time - the description on the website is very helpful - it is not particularly difficult and leads to a picturesque small village. The cottage is fully equipped, beautifully furnished and perfect for four people. Visits to the local bar, the mobile shop coming every morning and to the multiple events on the little market square are highly recommended. Florence, Pisa or Lucca are the obvious places for visits.

We had the most amazing time at Casa Castagna. It is in such a beautiful setting and we felt very at home. We did a lot of walks from the door, exploring the other villages in the area. We didn’t make it to the wine tasting in the end, but we did take up your recommendation of La Sandrino - that wild hare pasta blew our minds and our taste buds.

We had the most wonderful Autumnal stay at Casa Castagna and I could not recommended this beautiful house more highly. It’s the best place I’ve stayed; a real gem. The luxury standard throughout is just ‘wow’ whether that’s the Alessi & design gadgets in the kitchen with stunning Smeg oven and hob to create your own Italian delights, or the high quality of every detail that Michelle has put in.. in every room. The photos are great, but you will be blown away even more so. The Tuscan hills are quite something; a perfect base to explore Florence, Lucca and beyond. Definitely returning ..

Recently back from a very hot week staying in this beautifully refurbished and thoughtfully equipped house. It had everything we needed and the owner Michelle was fantastic at responding to our queries, before and during our stay. We loved having breakfast and dinner outside, watching the constantly changing views across the valley. The village was characterful and friendly and getting up for the bread etc van an experience. Despite the appeals of the house, we dragged ourselves away to a couple of the local restaurants and had good food (including the local beans!) at modest prices.

We spent a wonderful week at this house at the end of Sept/early Oct. It has been beautifully restored and offers magical views from its windows and garden. The selection of books in the house was a bonus! Besides being great for lazy days the location is also a good base for exploring the region. We loved Lucca so much we visited it twice. We also visited Da Sandrino and Da Carla, two of the restaurants recommended by the house's owner and only five minutes drive away. Both were very good. I'd recommend the wild boar and olives at Sandrino and steak with green peppercorn sauce at Carla. I'd advise future guests to arrive at the house during daylight if possible. The 15 minute drive to it from Pescia is rather challenging if you aren't used to country roads. Saying that, the owner provides excellent directions

What a wonderful holiday we had at Casa Castagna. The house is beautiful and luxurious. We totally relaxed during our stay. The driving was exciting and you get used to the roads really quickly. One of our best days was driving out to some of the other villages - all beautiful and all different. There is a bus service throughout the day to Pescia for supples and train connections to Lucca, Montecatini and Pistoia. We were lucky to be in Sorana for the bean festival. The local people are incredibly friendly and we had a wonderful night of eating, drinking and dancing with them.

I loved discovering this part of Tuscany, thank you Sawday's! It is utterly unspoilt, a rare find today. The little house is charming, inviting, and cozy. One feels the attention to every little detail that has gone into making it a little gem of a place.

'We spent a happy week at Casa Castagna. The property has been beautifully restored and fitted with lovely furnishings. All the local restaurants were superb and the local Italians very friendly. A great base to explore the local area. Many thanks for a lovely holiday.