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The Lance Manor Castle - The Elf - Romantic cottage in a Medieval Castle, ideal for honeymoon or for a relaxing holiday.

Cottage in Lanciole, Lanciole, Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy

2 bedroom(s), 2 bathroom(s), sleeps 5, self catering

From the pool The terrace From the sky A bedroom

Bedrooms 2 x Double Room, 1 x Sofa Bed, Bed Linen Supplied, Bathrooms 1 x Bathroom, Towels Supplied, Huge bathroom with shower, basin, antique french bath, and WC, Reception Childs High Chair, 5 x Dining Area Seating Capacity, 5 x Living Area Seating Capacity, Kitchen & Laundry Coffee Maker, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Hob, Iron and Board, Oven, Toaster, Washing Machine, General Ceiling Fans, Central Heating, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Open Fire, Entertainment Books, CD Player, DVD Library, DVD Player, Internet Access, Satellite or Cable TV, Stereo, Telephone, TV, Video Recorder, For internet connection please ask before to come, is GPRS connection. Please ask if available, Outdoor Barbeque, Garden, Garden Furniture, Parking, Private Swimming Pool, Terrace, Sport and Leisure Bird Watching, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Health Spa, Horse Riding, Skiing, Tennis, Walking, Location Type Ideal hideaway, Mountain, Quiet, Romantic, Rural

Indicates location of property Italy > Tuscany > Lucca Area > Lanciole The Lance Manor Castle is a beautiful, small medieval castle built during 1500's. It is like a fortress of guard for the the villages in the area. It was built of mellow stone and was a Ghibelline's manor. It is set in a wonderful and dominant position,and is only 700 metres from the village of Lanciole. The history tell us that the Ghibellines, who sided with the holy roman Emperor, fought against the Guelphs who supported the Pope over the right to rule the northern part of Italy. In the Manor Castle there are two independent cottages the Fairy and the Elf. The Village where the Manor is located lies in the hills to the north of Pescia and Montecatini, a very picturesque area ideal for touring or relaxing in delightful surroundings. The Castle itself is perfectly restored, conserving the old characteristics but with all the comfort, so you will feel really "at home". The Manor Castle sits on an hill and it's surrounded by miles of woodland where you can enjoy long walks and the whole area is a patchwork of medieval hilltop villages which are all worth a visit. Lanciole, though tiny, has a bar/pizzeria which also sells a few basic foodstuffs. In ancient times the village was known to have produced "lancia" or spears and other arms.Many legends and tales have been said of the manor castle, what the knights made, the hunting, the battle for the supremacy on the guelphs villages... and did find a code invented to manage the work of the people in the villages of the area. The area makes a good base for touring being within easy driving distance of many famous places including Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia and Florence. Lanciole , Lucca , Tuscany , Italy Once upon a time on a hill between Lucca and Pistoia a village was born ,its name derived from the utensils that the inhabitants produced daily,lances. Lanciole is the smallest castle in the area, of Longobard origins it was built on the border of the domain of Lucca. In the upper part of the village you can see the church,rebuilt before 1638,it lost its romanesque characteristic features and adopted the baroque style. Near the church a defense core developed of which today you can see the guard tower transformed into the present day bell tower,and you have to imagine another tower below the village ,collapsed during the first world war now only a ruin. One of the buildings situated opposite the church, for its size and for the presence of the verandah with its well preserved sail shaped verandah stones,which faces the valley was the most important house. The castle of Lanciole was mentioned as early as 1382 in a list of castles in the area.

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Price Per Week Quoted In Approximate Equivalent In Euro € British £ American $ 1 Jul 2009 to 31 Aug 2009 € 780.00 £ 687.84 $ 1,063.03 1 Sep 2009 to 29 Sep 2009 € 650.00 £ 573.20 $ 885.86 * Exchange rates last updated: Saturday, 4 July 2009 at 3:49 The rental rates includes: final cleaning, or weekly cleaning, towels and linens all weeks. electricity, water and gas Gas, electricity, water and heating included. 30% deposit is due at the booking to confirm the rental. Big discount on long stay rental or if you are interested to rent all the castle for more than two weeks(please ask me). PS: in this corner of Tuscany, still unsploit, you can really live a piece of history, where the baker still comes to your door to sell fresh bread and cakes in the morning and where the neighborours still produce and sell organic fruits, vegetable and eggs, at a cheap price. Few minutes from the most important cities of arts in Tuscany.

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Further Information The Lance Manor Castle is a beautiful, small medieval castle built during 1500's. It is like a fortress of guard for the the villages in the area. It was built of mellow stone and was a Ghibelline's manor. It is set in a wonderful and dominant position,and is only 700 metres from the village of Lanciole. The history tell us that the Ghibellines, who sided with the holy roman Emperor, fought against the Guelphs who supported the Pope over the right to rule the northern part of Italy. In the Manor Castle there are two independent cottages the Fairy and the Elf. The Village where the Manor is located lies in the hills to the north of Pescia and Montecatini, a very picturesque area ideal for touring or relaxing in delightful surroundings. The Castle itself is perfectly restored, conserving the old characteristics but with all the comfort, so you will feel really "at home". The Manor Castle sits on an hill and it's surrounded by miles of woodland where you can enjoy long walks and the whole area is a patchwork of medieval hilltop villages which are all worth a visit. Lanciole, though tiny, has a bar/pizzeria which also sells a few basic foodstuffs. In ancient times the village was known to have produced "lancia" or spears and other arms.Many legends and tales have been said of the manor castle, what the knights made, the hunting, the battle for the supremacy on the guelphs villages... and did find a code invented to manage the work of the people in the villages of the area. The area makes a good base for touring being within easy driving distance of many famous places including Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia and Florence. The Elf cottage is reached leading to a delightful 200 sq metres terrace which has outstanding views to three medieval villages locted in front. The entrance from the terrace leads into a picturesque sittingroom with stone Tuscan fireplace, antique terracotta ceiling and stone floor. A sofa that could be a couch if necessary, satellite TV (with more than 200 channels and DVD player.(gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, toaster, stone sink). At the first floor, two double bedrooms and a very huge bathroom, 12 sq metres with shower and an antique restored bath. The upstairs floor there are beautiful beamed ceilings throughout. Furnishings are tastefully rustic with additional antique pieces and many personal touche and pictures to add to the home from home feel. Central heating and cot are available on request. Outside: The Manor castle have a lovely terraced grassy garden and some fruit and olives trees. In the Garden you can find too a pool 7,5x4 metres, and an Hot tub bath, located in front of the castle for until 6 people use. A barbeque, garden and pool furnitures at exclusive use of this cottage, to have the own private space. In the garden is available a small laundry with washing machine at use of both cottages in the manor castle. This is a delightful property which I feel would be ideal for a honeymoon in a romantic setting. Sleeps & number of Bedrooms:2 double bedrooms (4/5 sleeps maximum), bath 2 (one ensuite). Amenities: Satellite TV, DVD player, cot (on request), pool, jacuzzi, barbeque, garden and pool furnitures, fireplace in the sittingroom..... Outside: The Manor Castle have a lovely terraced grassy garden and some trees. In the Garden you can find too a pool 7,5x4 metres, a hot tub for 6 people, viewing the valley and the villages in front, a barbeque a gazebo and garden furniture. Amenities: Satellite TV, dvd, pool, barbeque, gazebo, cd player, fireplace in the sitting room.... Sport facilities nearby Fishing, Climbing, Biking, Golf, Hunting, Mountainbiking, Horse riding, Swimming, Skiing, Snowboarding, Diving, Tennis, Hiking, Type of holidays Relaxing holidays Family holidays Golf holidays Cultural and sightseeing holidays Romantic holidays Skiing holidays Hiking holidays Bedroom Total number of sleeping facilities: 6 2 Double room(s) 4 Other sleeping rooms Bathrooms and WCs Number of bathrooms: 2 2 Bathrooms with shower and tub External facilities of object Balcony Garden Barbecue Pool Car Parking Terrace Internal facilities of object Jacuzzi Fireplace Sunbed Whirlpool Central heating Machines and equipment Bed linen provided CD-player TV Towels provided Audio tape player Radio Satellite-TV Stereo Telephone VCR Washing machine Kitchen facilities 4 ring stove Freezer Fridge Oven Services Babysitter Cleaning service Other Long term rental possible Pets negotiable Seniors suitable Children welcomed Additional Information Services Offered Final cleaning, bed bath and kitchen linens, a welcome pack (oil, sugar, salt, milk, pasta.....), and the owner will greet you at your arrival a bowl of fruit, a red Chianti wine bottle, and the necessary to your first breakfast at the Lance Manor Castle included in the price. Other properties from this owner Holiday Home in Lanciole, Lanciole, Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy

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Name	Gloria Ciofi
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