
“Villa In Aria” (“Villa in the Sky”) is set on the hills in front of the Appenine mountains in Lunigiana at the Northern tip of Tuscany in Italy. Mountains are the predominant theme here, as the villa also has stunning views of the Apuan Alps, famous for white marble.
If you enjoy trips out then the Ligurian coast is nearby and can be accessed by car or by train. Lucca, Pisa and Parma are favourite day trips and if you want to venture a little further there’s Firenze, Bologna and Milano.
“Villa In Aria” is available to rent as a holiday home.

Morning View
If getting up early is your thing there are some surprises are in store....

A place to relax
The villa has been designed so that there's always somewhere to escape and read a good book.

Upstairs master bedroom...
...for when the excitement becomes all too much.

Upstairs en suite bathroom...
...for freshening up after a long hard day by the pool.

The kitchen...
...with a view onto the west terrace, which looks up the valley of the Magra river towards Pontremoli

A view of the upstairs hallway...
...so you can navigate your way back to the cold beer in the kitchen.

Upstairs family bathroom
...complete with mountain views for those contemplative moments.

View from the veranda west towards Pontremoli...
...the first half of the 210 degree view of the highlights of Lunigiana.

The Carrara Mountains from the veranda looking east...
...the second half of the 210 degree view of the highlights of Lunigiana.
"Probably the best villa we've ever stayed in"
I hesitate to say what I really think of this place. For if I do, I may find it booked up next year! Quite simply, it is everything a family could want. Private, spacious, comfortable, with a sizeable pool and a wonderful panorama. Secluded, but not lonely; and set in the wonderful hills of Lunigiana. Not far from the delightful little town of Bagnone, and well situated for Lucca, Florence and the coast. That's if you can tear yourself away.
"A Lunigiana gem with charm, beauty and serenity!"
The first thing that hits you, after several hundred metres of private drive anticipation, is a stunning view across the valley followed by the un-asuming gable end of a traditional Tuscan hill side farm building. Initial thoughts that you are about to sleep in a stone barn rapidly disappear (at warp speed!) as you walk round the front of the property and take in (or try to as there is so much!) the view, the veranda, the patio, the garden, the vineyard, the olives, the woodland, the peace and solitude and of course, the pool!
Then, if you can draw breath as you will now need it, you will be stunned and wowed by the interior!. The owner has sparred no expense in sympathetically restoring and extending this charming old farm building to the highest possible standard - the quality of detail, fittings and decor is exceptional. The house was immaculately prepared for our arrival and was spotless and welcoming. The garden and patio flowers are beautiful, and the pool is perfection!
This wonderful house and location offered us so many things. Relaxation, privacy, quality, beautiful location with warm and friendly local villages packed with opportunities to shop and eat but still with good access to a couple of large towns and a stunning coastline.
It’s worth mentioning also, that no request, regardless of size or difficulty was too much for the owner to deal with or arrange.
My only reservation in writing this review is that it might result in someone booking the weeks that we want next time!