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The Lance Manor Castle - Romantic setting in a medieval castle in Tuscany, unspolit area between the most important cities

Holiday Home in Lanciole, Lanciole, Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy

3 bedroom(s), 2 bathroom(s), sleeps 7, self catering

The Village of Lanciole The Pool In a sittingroom A fireplace

Bedrooms 3 x Double Room, 1 x Sofa Bed, Bed Linen Supplied, Bathrooms 2 x Bathroom, Towels Supplied, The main bathroom is 12 sq metres, with shower and in the opposite side a 1800's french bath, the other bathroom, fully equipped, have shower, basin and sink, Reception Childs High Chair, 6 x Dining Area Seating Capacity, 6 x Living Area Seating Capacity, Kitchen & Laundry Coffee Maker, Dish Washer, Freezer, Fridge, Grill, Hob, Juicer, Oven, Toaster, Washing Machine, General Ceiling Fans, Central Heating, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Open Fire, Entertainment CD Player, DVD Library, DVD Player, Internet Access, Satellite or Cable TV, Stereo, TV, Available on request GPRS connection, please let me know when you booked the property, Outdoor Balcony, Barbeque, Garden, Garden Furniture, Parking, Private Swimming Pool, Sunbeds, Terrace, Jacuzzi for 6 people on the 200 sq metres stone terrace, Sport and Leisure Bird Watching, Climbing, Cycling, Fishing, Golf, Health Spa, Horse Riding, Skiing, Tennis, Walking, Suitability Suitable for young children, Location Type Ideal hideaway, Quiet, Romantic, Rural

Indicates location of property Italy > Tuscany > Lucca Area > Lanciole The Lance Manor Castle is a pretty small medieval castle built of mellow stone and set in the tiny hilltop village of Lanciole and dating back to the 1500's - and which a Ghibelline guard castle. The Ghibellines who sided with the holy roman Emperor fought aginst the Guelphs who supported the Pope over the right to rule the nothern part of Italy. In the Castle there are two properties the Fairy and the Elf Both together could be fantastic for a big family or for two family need more space and rooms, turning to have 4 bedrooms, two sitting rooms, 3 bathrooms and two full kitchens. The Village lies in the hills to the north of Pescia and Montecatini - a very picturesque area ideal for touring or relaxing in delightful surroundings. The property itself is full character with a cosy cottage feel where you will feel really "at home". The Castle sits in front at three small medieval villages and is surrounded by miles of woodlandwhere 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 whilst in ancient times the village was known to have produced "lancia" or spears and other arms. The area makes a good base for touring being within easy driving distance of many famous places including Lucca, Pisa and Florence.

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Also included: final cleaning, linens and towels, electricity, gas and water, heating and a mobile phone is available in the property for your use. 30% deposit is due at the booking to confirm the rental. Big discount for long stay rental.

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Further Information The Lance Manor Castle is a pretty small medieval castle built of mellow stone and set in the tiny hilltop village of Lanciole building dating back to the 1500's - and which a Ghibelline castle guard.The Manor is a picturesque 200 square metres small castle, just restored to offer comfortable and warm hospitality, a XVI Century Castle with guard function of three medieval little villages, located in front which lies in a very good and strategic position between Lucca and Pistoia, in the hills to the north of Pescia and Montecatini, in "Pesciatina Switzerland" so called for its woods and little nice medieval villages all around. The village has a bar/pizzeria selling also few basic foodstuffs. In few minutes driving you are in the main sightseeing towns: Florence 40/50 minutes, Pisa 25/30 minutes, Lucca 25/30 minutes, Siena and Arezzo 1 hour 15/20. It is also a wonderful place to stay, (six hundred metres above sea level) with the opportunity of nice walks in the surrounding woodland,horse riding, fishing, playing tennis orlazing on the beach of Viareggio sea (40 minutes driving). The property is reached leading to a delightful terrace which has outstanding views to the surrounding woodland and on the villages in front. The entrance is through the sittingroom with a big fireplace, stone wall and terracotta beamed ceiling. In the sittingroom you will find a sofa, satellite TV, dvd and cd player. The kitchen is fully furnished. Complete the property 3 double bedrooms, in style and two full bathrooms, one 12 sq metres, composed by a shower and a 1800 frech bathj completly restored. Furnishings throughout are tastefully rustic with additional antique pieces. Central heating. This small castle is located in a fenced park, where you will have your parking, back to the house, and all the privacy you need, at easy distance from the village closer, (700 metres). 200 sq metres terrace in stone in front with hot tub, barbeque, two patio with stone table and chairs to eat al fresco, garden features and a pool (7mx4m). Town and location of object 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 nothern 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. Sport facilities nearby Fishing, Climbing, Biking, Golf, Hunting, Mountainbiking, Horse riding, Swimming, Sailing, Skiing, Snowboarding, Diving, Tennis, Hiking, Type of holidays Relaxing holidays Family holidays Cultural and sightseeing holidays Romantic holidays Skiing holidays Hiking holidays Bedroom Total number of sleeping facilities: 5 3 Double room(s) 1 Other sleeping rooms Bathrooms and WCs Number of bathsrooms: 2 1 Bathrooms with tub and a shower 1 Bathrooms with shower External facilities of object Balkony Garden Barbecue Pool Car Parking Terrace Internal facilities of object Jacuzzi Tiled stove Fireplace Sunbed Whirlpool Central heating Machines and equipment Bed linen provided CD-player TV Towels provided Radio Satellite-TV Stereo VCR Washing machine Kitchen facilities 4 ring stove Freezer Fridge Oven Services Babysitter Cleaning service Other Long term rental possible 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. 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