Il Corniolo
Castiglione di Garfagnana (Lucca) Code
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Swimming pool
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Wi-Fi
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Pets welcome
Profile
In brief
- Type: Bedroom (1), Flat (1), Entire facility (1),
- Guests: 18
- Map: Hills
- Type of accommodation: Room only
The agriturismo
Warning. To prevent contagion, the pool for 2020 will not be available. The farm that houses for agritourism extends over 14 hilly hectares, in the municipality of Castiglione Garfagnana, in the middle of a truly unique natural setting, a holiday land par excellence, between parks and nature reserves such as the Apennines, Orecchiella and the Apuan Alps. Since the 80s, after the cessation of breeding of dairy cattle and meat, source of livelihood for the various families of farmers succeeded to the conduct of the farm, after appropriate optimization of the stable, we began to accommodate the horses of the riding school La Canottola as well as those of our guests.
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The accommodation
The farmhouse is 500 meters above the sea level in Garfagnana, small and beautiful region in the province of Lucca, the valley of the river Serchio and extreme northern border of Tuscany. The farm covers 14 hectares hill, in the town of Castiglione Garfagnana, in the middle of a magnificent natural scenery, the land of holiday par excellence, parks and nature reserves such as the Apennines, Orecchiella and Apuan Alps. Since the '80s, after the termination of the breeding of dairy cattle and meat, source of livelihood for the various farming families that succeeded to run the farm, after appropriate optimization of the barn, we start to accommodate horses of The Canottola riding as well as those of our guests. We are in an ideal position, with routes from easy and relaxing to the more challenging to meet the various needs, a very good base for hiking or trekking, if you prefer, on foot or on horseback. We can even organize real equestrian tourism, attended by skilled personnel. The activity of riding alongside the organic agricultural production of barley, apples, medicinal plants such as thyme and lavender and wild fruits such as blackberries, dogwood, Italian and Strozzapreti loquats. In quality of Keepers Farmers we are an active part of the Tuscany Regional program to protect biodiversity', with the replanting of old fruits such as apple Perrussetto and special crops such as "Formenton of Palazzaccio" ancient native corn, wheat Lipstick, beans Turkish Grey and Matte, tomato Strawberry, Moon pumpkin we grow to reproduce the seeds to be given to the bank of the ancient seeds, as well as to produce and enjoy old forgotten flavors. In addition to organic farming, we are interested and sensitive to all the issues of sustainable development, such as waste reduction, use of renewable energy and use of natural products.
Activities and surrounding
It is almost superfluous to mention that we are in an ideal position, with routes ranging from the easiest and most relaxing to the most demanding to meet the various needs, and therefore an excellent base for excursions or trekking, on foot or on horseback. You can also organize real equestrian tourism, assisted by qualified personnel.
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Services
Available services
Swimming pool
Internet
Pets allowed
Disabled facilities
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AS
June 2019
We used Il Corniolo as a base for our horse riding holiday and it worked out perfectly. The three bedroom house we rented was sparkly clean and all the facilities were ample for our needs. Franca is wonderful. In addition to helping us during our stay, she answered all our quest...
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Stay: 5/2019
Traveller: Families with children
Holiday: Open air
VR
June 2019
We have been accommodated in CASA AI PIOPPI: a vast house decorated with exquisite taste, spacious and very pretty rooms, a quiet paradise. To recommend
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Stay: 4/2019
Traveller: Families with children
Holiday: Artistic-cultural
E
May 2017
Breakfast, to be agreed, in a convivial setting. The view, the tranquility, the availability of Mrs. Franca.
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Stay: 4/2017
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Il Corniolo
Castiglione di Garfagnana (Lucca)