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We called the house  Castagni d'Oro, meaning golden chestnut trees, because when we saw the house for the first time, the hillsides were covered in autumn leaves in beautiful golds and yellows. Built around 1650-70 in 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 generations and improved when required, so most features are the originals.
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.
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, comfortably furnished and complete with en-suite bathrooms with shower, luxury towels, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Both rooms can have one or two extra single beds or a cot with an extra charge of €25 per adult, €15 for 11 - 16 year olds and free for the under-10s, all including breakfasts.
TRUE ENGLISH TV and radio (ANCHE ITALIANO) available in both rooms, in addition to tea and coffee-making facilities, biscuits and quality bedlinen. Guests can also use the sitting room with log fire that is lit all winter. And the views from the windows are pretty special, too!
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 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 gardens and crickets singing in the background.
MEALS : we can provide simple 3 course meals with wine and coffee for only €15 each, but we do need some warning, please.
PARKING: Our own private driveway and a secure garage under the house for storage of bikes, motorbikes & skis, sports equipment, car top boxes and trailers.
CHILDREN: Please ask about facilities for young children. We have a cot, high chair and two single beds available, remember children under 10 go free.
SMOKING: Please note that due to government regulations regarding public places, (and the fire alarm), SMOKING IS ONLY ALLOWED OUTSIDE.
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