Villa Amanda is a refined, renovated property located in the hills surrounding the historic medieval town of Pontremoli. With six private rooms, each featuring an en-suite bathroom, the villa can accommodate up to 15 guests, making it an ideal retreat for families and groups. The entrance boasts an impressive stone spiral staircase that leads to the upper floors, where the bedrooms are situated. Please note that the property does not have an elevator, adding to its traditional charm. On the ground floor, guests will find a rustic brick annex that houses the sixth bedroom. This level also includes a laundry room equipped with a washer and dryer, available upon request (minimum stay of 6 nights). Outside, guests can unwind by the exclusive pool, set within a spacious garden furnished with sun loungers and umbrellas. A wooden gazebo, complete with a table and chairs, provides the perfect spot to enjoy shade during the warm summer days. Additionally, Villa Amanda features two charging stations for electric cars, making it a convenient and eco-friendly choice for environmentally conscious guests. Choose Villa Amanda for an unforgettable stay where elegance, comfort, and nature come together in an idyllic setting.

Filattiera, Tuscany, Italy Often called "Land of the Moon" or "Land of a Hundred Castles", Lunigiana is a quiet corner of Tuscany rich in history, culture and nature. At the far north of Tuscany, between the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines and the sea, it borders Liguria and Emilia. All the seasons of Lunigiana have their special character. During spring the hills and mountains are colored green, the meadows are filled with wild flowers and the first warmth reaches the valleys announcing the beautiful season. In summer the temperature rises, but is mitigated by the fresh air coming from the mountains. In this season the medieval villages come alive with historical themed parties and village festivals where it is possible to taste dishes based on typical local products. The proximity to the sea of ​​the Cinque Terre and the Apuan Riviera offers the possibility of enjoying the sun and a refreshing swim and returning to immerse yourself in the tranquility of Lunigiana. Autumn with its colorful woods begins the harvest season: chestnuts, porcini mushrooms, olives... The thousand-year-old tradition linked to the chestnut supply chain and the production of olive oil is still very much alive and gives rise to two excellent products such as D.O.P. chestnut flour of Lunigiana and extra virgin olive oil I.G.P. Tuscan hills of Lunigiana. In winter the proximity to the mountains and the presence of ski resorts offers the possibility of snowshoeing, skiing, ski mountaineering and snowboarding. Everywhere you look in Lunigiana you can see the magical silhouettes of castles, parish churches and fortified villages immersed and merged into the natural environment that has hosted them for centuries. If you have a passion for Italy and a desire to explore the paths less traveled, this corner of Tuscany will not fail to amaze you. The only real way to appreciate everything that Lunigiana has to offer is to see it with your own eyes.