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Ancient house in the village, in the green, equipped with everything, for couples or families of 5

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Exterior
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 460 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
The current price is NZ$133
includes taxes & fees
24 Feb - 25 Feb

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ancient house in the village, in the green, equipped with everything, for couples or families of 5

LA CINCIALLEGRA is an ancient rural house expertly restored, developed on 2 floors, with fixtures and furniture made by hand.

On the ground floor there is the kitchen with large fireplace and small wood oven, original terracotta flooring and exposed beams, complete with fridge, TV and washing machine; the bathroom with shower; terrace with pergola, table, barbecue and panoramic view of the Apuan Alps and the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines.

On the first floor are the double bedroom and the bedroom with two single beds, with the possibility of adding a cot. The floors are made of wood.

Perfect for those who love silence, nature, tranquility, greenery, good air and water, walks in the mountains, in the woods and by the sea. Proximity to historical, archaeological and natural sites.

Property manager

Alberico Allegri

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 646 square feet

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT045008C251425BNV

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Fosdinovo, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Castello Malaspina di Fosdinovo - 6 min drive
  • La Spezia Cruise Terminal - 31 min drive
  • Ferry Terminal - 31 min drive
  • Castello San Giorgio - 32 min drive
  • Lerici Beach - 42 min drive

Getting around

  • Luni Station - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Locanda Magno - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Da Mimmo & Francesca - Pizzeria Trattoria Ristorante - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dolce Pane - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Agriturismo La Maestà - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪La Locanda - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ancient house in the village, in the green, equipped with everything, for couples or families of 5 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Ancient house in the village, in the green, equipped with everything, for couples or families of 5?

As of 23 Feb 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ancient house in the village, in the green, equipped with everything, for couples or families of 5 on 24 Feb 2025 start from NZ$132.97, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Where is Ancient house in the village, in the green, equipped with everything, for couples or families of 5 located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps from Apuan Alps and within 9 mi (15 km) of Castello Malaspina di Fosdinovo and Brunella Fortress. Saint Caprasio Abbey and Vallardi Art Gallery are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Ancient house in the village, in the green, equipped with everything, for couples or families of 5 Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 63 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Carla R.

Wanting a unique experience
The property was very unique and gave us an incredible experience in a medeval home and we loved the outdoor seating area. It was easy to communicate with the owner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald

This is a remote place to stay, small, quiet, old and charming. It’s really only suitable for a couple maybe with children. The owner was there to meet us. He was thorough in acquainting us with the place and its amenities. We loved it. A real step back in time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadine S.

Enchanting
The most beautiful setting, a most beautiful medieval home. We fell in love with everything there down to the very friendly cat who visited regularly. Many hiking trails and hidden places to explore. We have been traveling Europe for a month and this is by far the place I will remember most warmly. Thank you to our gracious host!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tirza m.

Liked: Cleanliness
charming
This is a very characteristic and charming house. You can feel the effort, love and dedication the owner put in it. The owner is very friendly, and so are the people in this tiny medieval village.The view from the terrace is breathtaking. It is a quite remote place, excellent for those who like silence and nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter

It was a real unusual property, a rustic village house. There is a little known castle ruin a short walk up the hill. Loved the washing machine, fire, cat and the helpful owner. It is hard to find, park at the town crossroads and walk up and right. But the locals will point you to it.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Monika G.

Living in a castle
It is a very special cozy house with 2 storeys and an open fireplace in the kitchen. Great wood furniture. You feel like in a castle. Only problem for my dog- there is a kind of ladder to the storey with the bedroom. Not good for it. Otherwise great big bed! Nice little terrace. Everything there in the kitchen that you need . Very friendly host! Brought firewood and chestnuts, lit the fire for us, roasted the chestnuts. We had nice conversations. Great! Only disadvantage: there is nothing in the village, no shop no restaurant. You have to drive for everything quite a bit. But if you are looking for peace and quietness, it's the ideal place:)))
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marylin R.

Amazing experience in a medieval house!
Alberico's house is simply enchanting and so is the hamlet of Ponzanello. You really feel like you're stepping back in time (except you have access to all the modern amenities which is great)! The location is perfect if you have a car, about a hour drive to Cinque Terre, plenty of vineyards and other medieval villages to visit in the surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten F.

Traumhaft gelegen und puristisch eingerichtet!
Hier passt Preis und Leistung. Es ist puristisch eingerichtet, aber alles, was man braucht, ist im Haus vorhanden. Das Haus besticht durch die Lage: Bombastische Aussicht und das mittelalterliche Dorf sind unglaublich! Der Vermieter kam am letzten Abend vorbei und wir haben uns trotz unterschiedlicher Sprachen köstlich amüsiert. Ein sehr freundlicher Mensch und ein tolles, sehr einfaches Haus, so wie man es von einer mittelalterlichen Anlage erwartet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

carlo t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend
Zona tranquilla
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

annamaria p.

ferragosto 2024
Proprietario molto cordiale e disponibile. Appartamento work in progress ma tranquillamente attrezzato per soggiorni di uno o più giorni. Zona tranquillissima tipica dei piccoli borghi di montagna. Un po' ostico il parcheggio nelle vicinanze. Utile come zona da appoggio per visitare Fosdinovo e dintorni.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Tranquilla e silenziosa, molto bella
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pascal O.

Maison rustique
Maison dans un petit village agréable et calme. L'hôt à l'écoute et agréable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jean-Michel G.

Une maison qui a une âme
Oubliez vos standards de citadins et vivez ce séjour dans cette maison qui a 500 ans, cela rend modeste. Et ce calme, cette nature tout autour, tellement reposant. Ce fut 10 jours de lacher prise, de ballades à pied, beaucoup. Et puis les 5 Terres ne sont pas loin, Pise non plus. Nous avons passé de belles vacances ! , beaucouo
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prendre un café au dessus des nuages
Endroit magique. Il faut un peu de courage pour s’y rendre mais une fois ajuster, c’est très beau. Prendre son café dans les nuages ! Wow! Et l’hôte est très gentil et acceuilant.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Sabine P.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
La pire location de ma vie et j'ai passé ,70 ans. C'est dire,!!!
Sale, répugnant... Araignées, bestioles diverses, pâtée pour chat séchée dans une assiette cassée dans la cheminée...en passe...pas du tout conforme à la description. C'est vraiment honteux d'oser louer cela. Sinous étions arrivés plus tôt nous serions partis ailleurs... L'une des chambres, si on peut appeler ça une chambre était tellement sale qu'on a du descendre un matelas dans la cuisine par terre et j'ai du y dormir...nous sommes partis ce matin sans prendre de douche, tellement nous avions hâte de fuir.. que
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Rahul

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

daniel l.

Liked: Listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
triste séjour
le logement est sous équipé, salle, la salle de bain est cassée pas de paroie de douche,le robinet est cassé, pas de vraies chauffages 2 radiateurs soufflants et une cheminée, donc corvé de bois le soir , il pleut dans la chambre les couvertures sont salles. dans la cuisine tout est salle le four etc etc la pire loccation à ce jour, les rambarde de fenetres ne tiennent pas risque de chutes grave pour des enfants , il y a une piece non fermée avec des outils et des produits dangereux pour des jeunes enfants , nous avons quantité de photos à disposition, je ne comprend pas le risque que prend Abritel à louer ce logement ils prennent une grande responsabilités
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Massimiliano M., Grosseto

Tutto come concordato
Vacanza stupenda. Tutto come concordato. Ci siamo trovati benissimo
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Pierluigi

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrich

Wer Ruhe und Abgeschiedenheit in spektakulär schöner natürlicher Umgebung sucht, findet wohl kaum eine schönere Unterkunft. Der Blick von der Terasse ist atemberaubend! Der Vermieter ist der netteste Mensch der Welt!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

christian d.

Liked: Cleanliness
bella e romantica
E' stata una bella esperienza il proprietario della casa è una persona molto garbata e gentile. Se si cerca una casa economica e particolare è il luogo giusto.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Christof P.

Ferienhaus Ponzanello
Ein restauriertes 1200 Jahre altes Haus, ein unglaublich freundlicher und hilfsbereiter Vermieter. Sehr schöne Tage an einem speziellen Ort!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Serena B.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
La pace
Casa spartana ma piacevole, sicuramente da visitare in estate,dotata di grande camino. Abbiamo trovato anche una compagna di viaggio...una simpatica gattina
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alessia M.

Ritorno al passato
Abbiamo soggiornato qui la notte di Capodanno in un gruppo di sei amici. La casa si trova in una zona molto tranquilla dato che non solo è all’estremità dell’adorabile borgo di Ponzanello ma anche perché nello stesso sono presenti pochissimi abitanti. Quindi fa per voi se siete in cerca di relax e di allontanarvi dal caos della città. Inoltre, vista la posizione del borgo è necessario andarci in macchina ed essere anche esperti alla guida nelle strade collinari/montane. La casa è una tipica abitazione di montagna: travi in legno, arredamento rustico e un ampio caminetto. È possibile che si possa incontrare qualche piccolo insetto, ma è più che normale in questo tipo di case. È anche più ampia di quanto possa sembrare dalle foto, infatti è stata una piacevole sorpresa scoprire che oltre alle due camere, il bagno e la cucina è presente anche un’altra stanzetta (a proposito, un consiglio per il proprietario, potrebbe diventare ancora più funzionale se al posto della cassapanca fosse messo un divano-letto). Ci sono tutti gli accessori necessari: stovigliame, saponi di vari tipi, asciugamani, deodoranti per ambienti, ecc. Se alloggerete qui potreste avere il piacere di conoscere la mascotte della casa, una simpatica gattina che viene a scaldarsi al caminetto.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Kai W., Volkach

Disliked: Communication
Uriges schönes, leider ungepflegtes Haus
Das Haus ist eigentlich wunderschön, einfach eingerichtet. Es ist alles da, was man für einen Aufenthalt braucht, mit Ausnahme einer gemütlichen Sitzgelegenheit, wie z.B. ein Sofa. Leider mussten wir in der Küche zunächst einige Reinigungsarbeiten durchführen. Zwar war, wie von Vorgängern bemängelt, das Geschirr und der Kühlschrank tadellos, aber Kaffeemaschine, Kochgeschirr, Herd, Armaturen verschmutzt. Die Kochutensilien befanden sich lieblos reingestopft in dem eigentlich sehr schönen Küchenschrank. Insgesamt ist das Haus einfach, rustikal angenehm renoviert, aber leider nicht sehr gepflegt. Wir waren im Winter im Haus. Die Hauptheizung läuft über einen tollen riesengrossen offene Kamin, der das Haus eigentlich üppig beheizen kann. Leider sind die Türen nicht sehr dicht und der kalte Wind zieht durch, weshalb man sehr viel Brennholz verbraucht. Zum zusätzlichen Beheizen des Bades und der Schlafräume befand sich ein elektr. Heizlüfter und ein elektr. Infrarotstrahler im Haus. Das Dorf ist im Winter, wie Ausgestorben. Das Nachbarhaus und weitere 5 Häuser im Dorf verteilt waren bewohnt. Für einen ruhigen Urlaub und als Ausgangspunkt für Tagesausflüge hat uns das aber auch gut gefallen. Die Anreise war schwierig, da uns die korrekte Anschrift erst spät mitgeteilt wurde, aber dann auch noch nicht, wie wir an den Schlüssel kommen. Dies ging nur telefonischmit dem Vermieter, der allerdings nur Italienisch sprach, kein Englisch oder deutsch. Letztendlich hat es geklappt, Er ist ein sehr freundlicher ruhiger Mann.Leider reagiert er kaum, bzw. sehr spät auf Anfragen im Chat. Die Kommunikation über den Chat wäre aber angenehmer, da man sich dann die italienischen Anfragen besser zurechtschreiben kann, als das telefonisch zu tun.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022