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Casa Fontana

Casa Fontana, an historic 18^th Century town house, within the mediaeval Barga Vecchia, close to one of the ancient gates to the walled city, has been renovated by a Scottish Architect, to provide a comfortable family Pensione (B&B), with modern facilities and a sunny walled garden.

There are 6 double bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms or private bathrooms. All have beautiful views over the old town to the mountains beyond; two have balconies. All the rooms have chestnut beam and terra cotta tiled ceilings, tiled floors and shuttered windows. Cool crisp white bedlinen promises comfortable nights. All rooms have central heating. There is a small sitting room with a selection of books and magazines.

The cantina (wine cellar) has been renovated to provide a bright, airy breakfast room with chestnut beamed ceiling and glass doors leading across to the private walled garden which provides an ideal setting for a leisurely evening drink or al-fresco meal. Traditional Tuscan Breakfasts including freshly baked bread, local prosciutto, cheeses and fruit is served in the cantina or may be taken in the walled garden. Packed lunches can be provided. Sorry, but smoking is not permitted in the house or garden.

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Casa Fontana is an ideal centre for all types of activity holidays: walking, painting, cooking, language courses, and many more.

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Phone: (0039) 0583 724524

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Barga

Barga is set in the spectacular Garfagnana valley in northern Tuscany, between the Apuane alps and the Appenines, close to the Apuane national park. Dating from the 8^th century, this historic hill town crowned with its Duomo, has retained many mediaeval features. The narrow flagstoned streets are lined with tall elegant stuccoed Palazzi, and shady piazzas are surrounded by antique shops and restaurants.

There are a number of small intimate cafes and restaurants in the old town all within walking distance, providing a wide variety of menus.

Throughout the year there are a number of festivals and Arts events including Opera, Jazz and Theatre. There are a number of small art galleries and an antiques and craft market is held on the second Sunday of each month. Regularly updated details of all events can be found at www.Barganews.com.

The area has spectacular walks through chestnut forests, which are suitable for all levels of ability and fitness, from a gentle stroll to a full day mountain hike. The Local Alpine club can provide details of mountain tracks and refuges. See a satellite image here: Google Maps There are several riding centres and rides can be arranged through the countryside for capable riders. There is a modern open air swimming pool in Barga, and an indoor pool at Gallicano.

Further afield the famous marble quarries of Carrara which supplied Michelangelo are still in production and make an fascinating day trip. Lucca, Pisa, Florence and Siena are all easily accessible by car, by train or coach. The beaches of the Italian Riviera are two hours drive through the spectacular mountain pass, and further north on the coast the Cinqueterre wine terraces, which are situated in a World Heritage Site. From Livorno (60km) there are ferries to Sardinia and to Corsica.

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