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Stunning hilltop Tuscan farmhouse. Private pool with spectacular views.

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Barga, Lucca
  • Place, Val di Luce
  • Place, Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Orrido di Botri Nature Reserve
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪77 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Stunning hilltop Tuscan farmhouse. Private pool with spectacular views.

Our 4/5 bedroom, south-facing Tuscan farmhouse offers breathtaking views of the Apuan Alps and the hilltop town of Sommocolonia. With no immediate neighbours, Montate is accessed via a 400m private road, ensuring complete privacy and tranquillity. There is a private heated saltwater pool, various outdoor eating areas and barbecue, and a wonderful sun deck from where you can enjoy the views. Inside the house facilities include 4 bedrooms - 2 kingsize, 1 twin and 1 bunk bed room, 2 bathrooms - one with shower, one bath/shower. Fully fitted kitchen/diner with dishwasher, oven and fridge. Washing machine and additional fridge/freezer. Sitting room with smart TV, DVD player and DVD library. WiFi access and Bose bluetooth speaker. The outside chestnut house has been converted to offer an additional mezzanine-level sleeping area and living room/games room space below. Please note this is separate from the main house, albeit only a few steps away - so the nearest bathroom is in the house.

The house is in a rural area which is a 15/20 minute drive to the nearest town - Barga. It’s perfect for those looking to get away from it all and relax with family and friends. It’s not the best option for those looking to be at the centre of the action, although day trips to Lucca, Pisa, Florence and the beach are all manageable from the house. Barga offers several excellent restaurant/bar options in addition to supermarket and other amenities and a local taxi service is available for those who would prefer not to drive.

The property is run by our amazing manager Serena and her family. She lives close by and is on hand throughout your visit to help with any questions or issues at the house and can also help enhance your stay by helping you with local advice and bookings for trips or restaurants.
During your stay at this villa, you'll be close to Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga. You'll find features like an outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. The villa offers free WiFi and a private pool.
  • The villa offers a private pool, a kitchen, and a washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 14 minutes by car from Museo Civico del Territorio di Barga and 14 minutes from Duomo di San Cristoforo
As a guest of this villa, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room. The family-friendly villa also features a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Barga villa is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Composting
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 1,830 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Hi. Please leave the keys either on the table in the kitchen or back in the slot behind the post box
Please do check the barbecue has been cleaned and all outside areas are cleared of rubbish and personal items
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Stunning hilltop Tuscan farmhouse. Private pool with spectacular views. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tony P., Prescott

Liked: Cleanliness
What a cool place, such a unique and special experience near Barga. Shout out to Serena and Sally for making our stay excellent. Hope to return one day..
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderfully remote; stunning views; tastefully and thoughtfully decorated and equipped; great pool; beautiful area. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

Great stay with our family. Would definitely look to book again if traveling to this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic property with beautiful views

Absolutely stunning views, very secluded property (be aware that the journey to it can be a bit hair raising!). Very clean and well equipped and excellent communication from the host. 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Carol (Gin) E., Scottish

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful retreat

The villa is well appointed and provided more than we two needed. We were able to totally unwind which was all we had wanted. Serena, manager, was lovely and very helpful. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spectacular location off the beaten track

We loved our stay at Montate. The route in was fun in itself - tiny winding roads up the mountainside. And the property is completely charming. Beautifully done and thought out in all respects - both for practicality and aesthetics. The views are unsurpassable. Lots of different places to sit around the estate while soaking up sun, or enjoying some shade. Allows for different conversations to be in train in different places. And the pool was fabulous. And a properly rural feel, properly out on its own away from others. Overall, we had an excellent family time: thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry D., London

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible villa overlooking picturesque Tuscan countryside

Had an absolutely lovely stay for a long weekend with some friends. We would all 100% recommend to anyone. The villa is incredible - beautiful rustic feel to the house but with all the modern comforts you need, stunning panoramic views over the Tuscan countryside, pool table tennis table to relax and a short drive to some picturesque little towns with genuinely breathtaking cultural sites to explore. It’s is even better than the pictures suggest. Sally was a very responsive and efficient host, she made finding the villa easy (despite its charmingly secluded location) and the checkin process was seamless (key in a key drop). She was helpful leading up to the stay with recommendations and suggestions, but also gave us full privacy when there. The checkout process was all very efficient (just leaving the keys in the key drop). We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning location and villa

Montate provided everything we needed for a very relaxing stay in Tuscany. Splendid isolation, wonderful views, amazing pool and comfortable villa. We enjoyed the drive to and from the villa and Barga (after a few runs) was only a 15min drive away for all shopping and eating out essentials. We took the trian to Lucca and Pisa to avoid parking. Very easy and cheap! Finally, the wildlife we spotted made the holiday truly memorable...eagles, bats, hoopoes, wild boar and snakes. Communication with Sally and Serena was always very efficient and friendly. Wonderful, thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing views, lovely villa, great hosts

The drive to this Tuscan villa was fun for us. The curvy uphill drive provides many beautiful views of Barga and the Tuscan countryside, but these views do not begin the match what awaits you at the villa. The views there are simply stunning! We stayed in early June and loved the property! My husband and I were there with our two young adult daughters. We stayed four days and the location provided the perfect rest in the middle of our 17-day Italy tour. While the weather was a bit cool, we were able to enjoy the pool one day and it was lovely. We also loved having a fire in the fireplace on a particularly chilly night. The outdoor space is fantastic with great views from every location. The peace and beauty cannot be overstated. Beds were comfy and we had everything we needed for cooking meals. Barga provided ample opportunities for grocery shopping and we had a great daytrip to Lucca which we highly recommend. Communication from the owners and Serena, the property caretaker, was stellar. They are incredibly responsive and kind. We long for the time we can return to this beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carys K., Preston

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed

We were looking for somewhere that was private and off the beaten track and we found it at Montate. We were looking to unwind and there were more than enough facilities to help us to do this. The pool was amazing and the table tennis was a lovely addition as well. Sally sent directions to the villa which were perfect and appreciated. Serena her husband and father were on hand when needed, we were there 10 days and the pool was cleaned regularly. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Montate tranquillo

Just what we needed and wanted this year. Total privacy and quiet in this lovely old farmhouse and pool. We enjoyed the 20 minute drive down to Barga which was also quiet! Serena who looks after Montate was first class and very helpful with her family. The views are fantastic and the wildlife superb. Thank you for a lovely holiday.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nadine L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

We had the best time at Sally's house. The week passed way too fast. We already miss the pool, the stunning view and the beautiful secluded house. We hope to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Terri L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous house, stylish and comfortable

From the moment we arrived it was clear that a lot of thought had been given to making the most of this property. Rooms were well laid out, and comfortable, and the addition of a downstairs bathroom catered ideally for two families as well as providing an easy link to the outdoor space for ease of use when travelling up from the pool area. The added feature of a games area and music room meant that we were all catered for. The varied seated areas outside added real comfort and choice, with respite from the sun without detracting from the best view that we have ever, ever had from a holiday property. The kitchen is small but we had all that we needed within, and most of the cooking was done on the BBQ provided, and as such never caused an issue. Everyone just simply loved this place!

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Little Corner of Paradise

We needed a break from the daily grind and we were very lucky to be able to stay here in June. The house was big for just the two of us but it was extremely welcoming and homely. This was a very different break for us, we usually go to a hotel but it was so nice to drive ourselves around and explore the surrounding areas. I'm sure we'll be back again one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Beautiful and stunning location in the Tuscan mountains.

A beautiful week at this property. The pool, amenities, house are all fantastic and it is the perfect base for day trips to Lucca, Pisa and the beach. Barga is a pretty little town with some lovely restaurants and cafes and the best ice cream store - Theobroma, just outside the old town entrance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Just a stunning location

Yes the road up the mountain is a little hairy first time (and in the dark) but wow is it worth it. The views are incredible. House is very comfortable with lots of places to just hang out, read books, swim in the pool and just seriously relax. If you want to be out and about every day this maybe isn't the place for you because it is a 20 minute drive into Barga (a lovely place) and you have to concentrate hard. But if, like us, you mostly want to stay and relax then there's nowhere better. There is a nice walk down the hill into Barga which takes an hour. We hired a 9 seater van and could just about get down the driveway - but back up was hairy and challenging. As long as you have something smaller you'll be fine. Serena looked after us well. All in all a fabulous family holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cath H.

Stunning location and a beautifully furnished house with nice bed linen and wine glasses

Lots of terrific lounging spots with comfy deep seats in sun and shade for enjoying every aspect . House very well kitted out from kitchen stuff to tea lights. Pool, garden and house lovingly tended by delightful Serena and her family. Terrific authentic local restaurant... we drove there along narrow ( .....exciting!) roads then walked back in the moonlight. Smashing spot for an Italian mountain holiday.... final stretch of road to the house requires a bit of concentration but it's well worth it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Eke v.

Beautiful /great views / well equipped house / relaxing

We really enjoy the house! Inside it is lovely decorated and adapted to the style of the house. The location is great with awesome views. The garden was well maintained as well as the pool, which had also a nice temperature. Although to reach the village you need a drive for 20 minutes (lots of curves ) I would recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

katie P.

Breathtaking!

Everything about the house was amazing! The view is unreal! The house is well equipped, beds were comfortable and the pool was refreshing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ciaran S.

Outstanding location for a relaxing vacation

We had a wonderful experience at the villa in Barga. The views are spectacular and everything was exactly as we expected. About a 20 minute drive down to the village which is great for a nice lunch or a few drinks in the afternoon. Would recommend to anyone looking to escape for a relaxing few days!!

8/10 Good

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a View!

Wir hatten mit 6 Erwachsenen einen tollen Urlaub in Montate. Der Ausblick ist unglaublich schön und das Haus hat alles, was braucht. Serena ist sehr zuvorkommend, freundlich und hilfsbereit! Auch bei kleineren Sonderwünschen war sie jederzeit erreichbar.Bei der Anreise sollte man sich auf die Beschreibung verlassen, weniger auf Google Maps und Co.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saskia R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a great vacation!

We had a really nice stay in Montate and want to come back soon again! We felt very welcomed and can only recommend it 🌟
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Toller Urlaub

Diese Unterkunft hat uns sehr gut gefallen. Atemberaubender Ausblick von der Terrasse, mit wunderschönen Sonnenuntergängen. Das Haus sauber und aufgeräumt, man fühlt sich direkt wohl. Wir haben eine sehr angenehme Zeit dort verbracht und kommen gerne wieder!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florian J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wir haben es sehr genossen!

Wir haben uns sehr wohlgefühlt! Traumhaftes Haus mit wunderschöner Aussicht und einem tollen Pool!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Do S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfekte Unterkunft!

Super schön gelegenes Anwesen in den Bergen Wer nach einer ruhigen, abgeschiedenen Unterkunft sucht, ist hier genau richtig. Wir hatten eine unglaublich schöne Zeit. Serena (Managerin) und ihr Mann waren überaus hilfsbereit und herzlich! Dieser Urlaub wird unvergesslich bleiben.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024