The views from the house and garden are lovely. You will overlook the hills far into the distance, listen to the sound of silence, the sounds of the animals of the forest, and watch the eagles circling over the valley during daytime. At night you see a magnificent starred sky and fireflies and glowworms. There are lovely walks starting right from the house, and there are special places to visit Riolo, including Montefegatesi, the Orrido di Botri, and the Prato Fiorito.
Private car parking below the house. Pisa is the nearest airport approximately an hour's drive away 65 kilometres (40 miles.) Fornoli in Bagni di Lucca has a train station with a direct line to Lucca. Approximate distances to: Bagni di Lucca 4 miles (6.5km) - 10 minutes by car. Fornoli 4 miles (6.5km) - 10 minutes by car. Lucca 18.5 miles (30km) - 30 minutes by car. Pisa 40 miles (65km). Florence 60 miles (96.5km). Viareggio and La Versilia with is lovely sand beaches is approximately 50 kilometres (30 miles) away. Further Details: Within walking distance (ca. 30 minutes), there is a small bar in nearby Pieve di Monti di Villa, which is run by a local family. It has a small shop and an outdoor seating area. There is also the lovely lovely Rifugio Fiori in Pieve di Monti di Villa with a bar an restaurant. A few minutes further on by car, is another restaurant in Granaiola: Il Biribisso, Address: Nicola Dorati 44 Granaiola, Bagni di Lucca, Italy. This is a very nice and excellent restaurant with Italian cuisine (ca. 10 minutes by car, or ca. 45 minutes by foot, check opening hours). Average Prices: GBP 12 - 27. This restaurant is popular within the local area with residents and tourists alike. They also provide a pizza take away service. Bagni di Lucca offers a host of bars and restaurants, which is approximately 10 minutes down the hill. There is a night club in Chifenti, which is open during the weekend and also hosts musical events.