5 stars
A very nice house
The house was very nice. We particularly liked the covered terrace and the large pool. The location is very quiet in the mountains, with great views. Very practical for small children: the stairs are protected at the top by a stair gate.
Arrival date: 24 June 2024
5 Stars
It was really great!
We traveled with 3 couples and 3 small children. It was really great. There were travel cots and baby chairs for the little ones. The multiple bathrooms and cool bedrooms were great. After a week it was cleaned again and the towels were changed. We really enjoyed the swimming pool and the garden. Also the location in the mountains, since it didn't get that hot and cooled down again overnight.
Date of arrival - 5 August 2023
Superb week in the Tuscan countryside.
5/5
Great stay at Capanna del Pastore! Beautiful quiet house in the middle of the hills. We feel at home and we rest in the shade of the apple tree. Very well equipped house, bedrooms, beautiful bathrooms, 2 terraces, a large swimming pool, everything is there! Do not miss the Trattoria to treat yourself a few meters from the house. Thanks to Loretta and Benito for their welcome and services. Thank you for your trust and for the very serious management of the rental! GRAZIE THOUSAND! Natali
Arrival 18 June 2022
5/5
Residence
Super house, lovely pool, beautiful location, and very friendly and helpful landlords.
Arrival 30
th July 2022
5/5
Paradise lost in the mountains
The house corresponds to the announcement, a real cocoon of happiness in the middle of nowhere. We also appreciated the availability of the owners. A great family vacation!
Arrival 30
th July 2022
5/5
Fantastic location in the middle of the Garfagnana
We had a very nice two-week vacation in Tuscany and were able to really enjoy the natural idyll. The house and the pool exceeded all expectations. The two landlords were very nice and always approachable. Thank you for the great time with you.
Arrival 25th June 2022
5/5
Residence
Super house, lovely pool, beautiful location, and very friendly and helpful landlords.
Arrival 30
th July 2022
5/5
Paradise lost in the mountains
The house corresponds to the announcement, a real cocoon of happiness in the middle of nowhere. We also appreciated the availability of the owners. A great family vacation!
Arrival 30
th July 2022
5/5
Fantastic location in the middle of the Garfagnana
We had a very nice two-week vacation in Tuscany and were able to really enjoy the natural idyll. The house and the pool exceeded all expectations. The two landlords were very nice and always approachable. Thank you for the great time with you.
Arrival 25th June 2022
5 stars
We have just spent a week in this wonderful house and can only rave about it. The house including all rooms and bathrooms is great and the terrace and pool are a dream. The location in the middle of nature is ideal for undisturbed holidays and rest. Nevertheless, we were able to take many trips (to Pisa, Lucca and the sea) without any problems. The hosts were also very friendly and helpful - we would recommend the house at any time. Thank you for everything!
Date of arrival - 25 July 2020
5 Stars
We had a fantastic family holiday and celebration in this perfect spacious and comfortable Tuscan villa. It was a treat from beginning to end: numerous bathrooms to provide privacy, beautiful swimming pool with a shady area and mountain views and a very well equipped kitchen for family meals. How we miss this beautiful terrace and all the happy moments spent there! We would love to come back. Loretta and her husband were great hosts, always at hand and very communicative. Loretta was very helpful before the holiday as we were trying to organise a special celebration. Thank you both! Your property is stunning and the location is ideal. |
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5 stars
We stayed for 2 weeks in the lovely Pastore Villa. I could not fault it. The villa was even better than the photos make out, spacious enough for 2 families, spotless and fully equipped with everything we needed to make our holiday truly special. The pool was fantastic, the surroundings gorgeous and perfect location to really experience tuscan life. Benito and Loretta were amazing. They were available to answer any questions we had, gave us fantastic recommendations for restaurants (even booked our last night out which was one of the highlights), places to visit and local festivals to experience. Their local knowledge and advice meant that we had the best holiday and will definitely come back again.
October 2019
5 stars
Very helpful owners - lovely property nestled in the Italian mountainside.. Facilities excellent - cooking utensils etc all well provided for.. Unfortunately our weather was not good at the beginning of our stay, however we got out and about to see some of the beautiful surrounding villages during this time. You would definitely need a car to stay here as nearest town / supermarket is not easily walkable for the average family .Would highly recommend for a relaxing escape. Thank you!
MAY 2019
A perfect family vacation retreat ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We (4 adults and two children) thoroughly enjoyed our stay at La Capanna del Pastore, in the middle 2 weeks of August. The villa was as indicated in the write-up, it was clean and in excellent order, and the local manager (Benito) was always close at hand to answer any questions, address any very minor issues, and even, very kindly, to book local restaurants.
The villa, is so close to all the amenities of Castelnuovo, yet only a few minutes by car from this excellent regional centre. Also, as the villa is within the Apennine foothills region, although the temperatures by day were lovely (high 20s C to low 30s C), at night-time the heat reduced, such that sleeping was very comfortable. Additionally, we did not encounter a single mosquito!
The swimming pool was family and children friendly, accessed by roman steps the width of the pool, and was just a few yards from the upper, side entrance to the villa. The living space was on the upper level and all the bedrooms were on the lower level, which worked well. The number of bedrooms (four) was matched by the number of bathrooms, with a bed-settee plus another toilet/shower-room on that level.
This area of the Apennines is scenically very beautiful and numerous outdoor activities are at hand. The coast, with the Cinque Terre villages (best accessed by boat from, say, the coastal resort of Lerici), are within reach for a day trip.
Our family had a wonderful time at this villa and we can thoroughly recommend it.
Date of arrival 12 Aug 2018
Idyllic luxury ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We spent a fantastic 9 nights in this beautiful home. The facilities are great and we had everything we needed and more. Loretta was helpful and friendly and gave us lots of tips for restaurants and places to go. We found wonderful places to eat and there is lots to do. The setting is beautiful and we relaxed as soon as we arrived .
There was nothing we didn’t like about our stay.
Date of arrival 12 June 2018
Just a short note to say it was lovely to meet the owner last week. We thought La Capanna del Pastore was in a lovely spot, extremely comfortable and far exceeded our expectations. It was also the best well-equipped accommodation we have ever stayed in (and we have stayed in many across Europe!). We would definitely recommend the house to other people and the agents you use were also very helpful during the whole booking process.
Thank you once again.
Sept 2017
5 stars
We spent the last two weeks of our holiday in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana in this holiday home. For us, as a group of nine people, this house was perfect. The rooms and bathrooms were spacious, clean and attractively designed. Also for equipment for kitchen, technology, outdoor facilities there was nothing missing. The large pool was cleaned by the owners and after a week the whole house was cleaned, as well as bed linen and towels exchanged. We were absolutely delighted by the house and its location and can only recommend a stay. Also the landscape in this region of Tuscany is simply charming and worth a trip.
June 2017
Great location, house and pool ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
We had spent the previous week in a remote villa high in the mountains (interesting driving styles up there!) this property was an easy drive, and close (but not too close) to Garfagnana, which meant Luca and Barga were simple /safe drives, however being so close to Castlenuovo we took a couple of trips to the town, very impressed and worth visiting, especially in August when the sales are on.
The house is a really good layout (upside down), ground floor being an open plan format with lots of air and coolness. the kitchen is very well equipped and Loertta could not have been more helpful. downstairs there are 4 bedrooms each with it's own bathroom works well. the pool is bigger than most we have stayed in (this is our 9th different villa since 2010), we will be staying here again in the future.
Date of arrival 5 Aug 2017
Beautiful location with added wildlife ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We were a group of six ranging in age from 2 to 70 and found the property met all of our needs. The views are amazing and we found that we had daily visits from some of the nearby wild deer. Loretta and Benito had thought of everything and we found everything we required in the property. The swimming pool was essential particularly in the afternoons when we returned from trips to Lucca and Pisa.
We would definitely recommend this property for a relaxing enjoyable Tuscan break.
Date of arrival 22 July 2017
Beautiful location with added wildlife ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We were a group of six ranging in age from 2 to 70 and found the property met all of our needs. The views are amazing and we found that we had daily visits from some of the nearby wild deer. Loretta and Benito had thought of everything and we found everything we required in the property. The swimming pool was essential particularly in the afternoons when we returned from trips to Lucca and Pisa.
We would definitely recommend this property for a relaxing enjoyable Tuscan break.
Date of arrival 22 July 2017
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The property was exactly as described, very spacious, well furnished and equipped.
We were a party of 4 adults and 3 children, the layout was brilliant with easy access to the pool, a nice covered terrace to the front on which we enjoyed a few evenings watching the deer passing through the extensive grounds of the house. The location is a kilometre or so from Castelnuovo di Garafagnana, with easy driving access to the many small villages / castles / country parks / local supermarkets / restaurants and other attractions in this quiet corner of Tuscany. About 45 minutes drive to Lucca. The pool was large and well maintained. The owners (Lorretta & Benito) very welcoming and helpful. |
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Outstanding location
The property is very nicely located, well equipped and spacy. The pool is large and well finished. We did not miss anything. The owners are very friendly and customer oriented far beyond usual without interfering with the privacy of the renters. The surrounding landscape is scenic with all the mountains and medieval towns and fortresses around. Fully recommended. |
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Reviewed by: Gordon, United Kingdom
Reviewed: 6 November 2014
Date of stay: June 2013
"Great Holiday"
A recently renovated barn conversion set in a beautiful rural location just a short distance from the town of Castelnuovo di Garfagnana. Plenty of space for the whole family with a huge living area with smart TV and wifi (to our childrens' delight), four en-suite bedrooms and a sizeable loggia for alfresco dining – all topped off with a fantastic pool, set in a carefully maintained garden. Situated in an area of wooded countryside, the house is an ideal base for exploring the surrounding area and beyond – we fitted in trips to Lucca, Pisa and even Florence, in between some serious relaxing. The owner was on hand to settle us in and offer suggestions for trips in the area and recommendations for restaurants. All in, I'd be happy to recommend Capanna del Pastore – a friendly welcome, superb accommodation, a wonderful stay in a beautiful part of the country and perfect weather. Spot on!
Recommended for: Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, families with teenagers and families with young children
Reviewed by: Michiel d.,Netherlands
Reviewed: 22 December 2013
Date of stay: July 2013
"Very spacious house in quiet spot. Perfect!"
This house looks very niche in the photo's, but in reality it is even nicer! We spent three weeks at this house (a small family of four and two grandparents) and everyone had a great time. The rooms are really nice, each with their own bathroom. The kitchen is laid out well, so if you like cooking together that is no problem. The pool was lovely and the girls loved it (as did we). The view from the pool is wonderfull and the pool is maintained very well by the caretaker. The owners and caretakers were very helpfull and even helped us solve a medical problem on the day we arrived. Obviously we didn't expect this problem, and it would have been very dificult for us to solve it on our own. The house is located in a very quiet spot, but the lovely village of Castelnuovo di Garafagnana is nearby. Other places of interest are also in the area. So if you are looking for a relaxing holiday with lots of privacy and ample opportunity to go sight seeing, I would highly recommend this house.