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The house is called  Castagni d'Oro, meaning golden chestnut trees, reflecting the hillsides in Autumn covered in leaves in beautiful golds and yellows. It was built around 1650-70 in the traditional Tuscan design with thick stone walls, huge chestnut beams and floors of terracotta tiles. It has never been ruined, re-built, restored or modernised, just lived in by 9 or 10 generations and improved only when necessary, so retaining most of the original features, such as uneven walls!.
These Medieval villages were built on tops of hills to make life more comfortable throughout the year, catching cooling breezes in summer and sitting high above the bad weather in winter. Traditional green shutters keep the sun out and let the breeze in, making the rooms cool and comfortable when the summer heat is on, so you should always be able to get a good night's sleep in the hills, unlike down in the hot and humid valley floor! -----The breathtaking views are just a happy bonus!
 The house appears much as it did in centuries past, apart from the requirements of modern living, including central heating and of course electricity! Recent renovations have provided en-suite bathrooms, and a large, double-sided, wood-burning fireplace making the house warm and cosy for winter breaks!
BEDROOMS: Our new B&B accommodation in Bagni di Lucca offers two spacious double / twin bedrooms, simply decorated and comfortably furnished and complete with en-suite bathrooms with shower, luxury towels, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Firm mattresses and quality bedlinen should help ensure a sound nights sleep. Both rooms can have one or two extra single beds or a cot with an extra charge of €25 per adult, €15 for 10 - 16 year olds and free for the under-10s, all including breakfasts.
ENGLISH TV and radio (anche ITALIANO) are available in both rooms, in addition to a hospitality tray with tea and coffee-making facilities and biscuits, and firm beds with quality bedlinen. Guests can also join us in the sitting room with big TV and a log fire that is lit all winter.
OUTSIDE: There is a sunny terrace with table, chairs and parasol and a flat level garden with spectacular views over the valleys to the mountains, ideal for sunbathing and watching the eagles soar in the blue skies above. In the evening you can chill out with a glass of wine, with fireflies lighting up the night and crickets singing in the background.
MEALS : we can provide simple 3 course meals with wine and coffee, only €15 each, but we do need some warning, please.
PARKING: Private driveway. Also a secure garage under the house for storage of bikes, motorbikes & skis, sports equipment and car roof boxes.
CHILDREN: We have a cot, high chair and two single beds available, and children under 10 go free.
SMOKING: ONLY OUTSIDE, due to government regulations regarding public places, (and the fire alarm)
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