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The Lance Manor Castle is a beautiful, small medieval castle built during 1500`s. It is like a fortress of guard for the the villages in the area. It was built of mellow stone and was a Ghibelline`s manor. It is set in a wonderful and dominant position,and is only 700 metres from the village of Lanciole. The history tell us that the Ghibellines, who sided with the holy roman Emperor, fought against the Guelphs who supported the Pope over the right to rule the nothern part of Italy. In the Manor Castle there are two independent cottages the Fairy and the Elf. The Village where the Manor is located lies in the hills to the north of Pescia and Montecatini, a very picturesque area ideal for touring or relaxing in delightful surroundings. The Castle itself is perfectly restored, conserving the old characteristics but with all the comfort, so you will feel really "at home". The Manor Castle sits on an hill and it`s surrounded by miles of woodland where you can enjoy long walks and the whole area is a patchwork of medieval hilltop villages which are all worth a visit. Lanciole, though tiny, has a bar/pizzeria which also sells a few basic foodstuffs. In ancient times the village was known to have produced "lancia" or spears and other arms.Many legends and tales have been said of the manor castle, what the knights made, the hunting, the battle for the supremacy on the guelphs villages... and did find a code invented to manage the work of the people in the villages of the area. The area makes a good base for touring being within easy driving distance of many famous places including Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia and Florence. The Fairy cottage is reached leading to a delightful 170 sq metres terrace which has outstanding views to three medieval villages locted in front. The entrance from the terrace leads into a picturesque sittingroom with stone Tuscan fireplace, antique terracotta ceiling and stone floor. A sofa that could be a couch if necessary, satellite TV (with more than 200 channels and DVD player.(gas hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer, toaster, stone sink). Door from the Sittingroom lead in to a 1860 bed room which has a door/window looking to the villages in front and the pool. Ensuite bathroom with a wc, basin and shower. Open tread stairs from the sittingroom lead to a first floor full kitchen. Further double bedroom with another 1860 bed and another bathroom, with shower. The second bedroom view look on the garden. The upstairs floor there are beautiful beamed ceilings throughout. Furnishings are tastefully rustic with additional antique pieces and many personal touche and pictures to add to the home from home feel. Central heating and cot are available on request. Outside: The Manor castle have a lovely terraced grassy garden and some fruit and olives trees. In the Garden you can find too a pool 7,5x4 metres, and an Hot tub bath, located in front of the castle for until 6 people use. A barbeque, garden and pool furnitures at exclusive use of this cottage, to have the own private space. In the garden is available a small laundry with washing machine at use of both cottages in the manor castle. This is a delightful property which I feel would be ideal for a honeymoon in a romantic setting. Sleeps & number of Bedrooms:2 double bedrooms (4/5 sleeps maximum), bath 2 (one ensuite). Amenities: Satellite TV, DVD player, cot (on request), pool, jacuzzi, barbeque, garden and pool furnitures, fireplace in the sittingroom..... Outside: The Manor Castle have a lovely terraced grassy garden and some trees. In the Garden you can find too a pool 7,5x4 metres, a hot tub for 6 people, viewing the valley and the villages in front, a barbeque a gazebo and garden furniture. Amenities: Satellite TV, dvd, pool, barbeque, gazebo, little stereo, fireplace in the sitting room....
Changeover Details
A minimum of 7 days are requested in high season amd the changeover day is saturday.
Is accepted a diffrent changeover day in low season orin case of long terms rentals.
Long terms rentals can save until the 30%.
If you are a couple or more than 5 people please contact me I will sed to youmy best offer.
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The Lance Manor Castle is a pretty small medieval castle built of mellow stone and set in the tiny hilltop village of Lanciole and dating back to the 1500`s - and which a Ghibelline guard castle. The Ghibellines who sided with the holy roman Emperor fought aginst the Guelphs who supported the Pope over the right to rule the nothern part of Italy. In the Castle there are two properties the Fairy and the Elf Both together could be fantastic for a big family or for two family need more space and rooms, turning to have 4 bedrooms, two sitting rooms, 3 bathrooms and two full kitchens. The Village lies in the hills to the north of Pescia and Montecatini - a very picturesque area ideal for touring or relaxing in delightful surroundings. The property itself is full character with a cosy cottage feel where you will feel really "at home". The Castle sits in front at three small medieval villages and is surrounded by miles of woodlandwhere you can enjoy long walks and the whole area is a patchwork of medieval hilltop villages which are all worth a visit. Lanciole, though tiny, has a bar/pizzeria which also sells a few basic foodstuffs whilst in ancient times the village was known to have produced "lancia" or spears and other arms. The area makes a good base for touring being within easy driving distance of many famous places including Lucca, Pisa and Florence.
Lanciole - Tuscany , Lucca , Tuscany , Italy
Once upon a time on a hill between Lucca and Pistoia a village was born ,its name derived from the utensils that the inhabitants produced daily,lances. Lanciole is the smallest castle in the area, of Longobard origins it was built on the border of the domain of Lucca. In the upper part of the village you can see the church,rebuilt before 1638,it lost its romanesque characteristic features and adopted the baroque style. Near the church a defense core developed of which today you can see the guard tower transformed into the present day bell tower,and you have to imagine another tower below the village ,collapsed during the first world war now only a ruin. One of the buildings situated opposite the church, for its size and for the presence of the verandah with its well preserved sail shaped verandah stones,which faces the valley was the most important house. The castle of Lanciole was mentioned as early as 1382 in a list of castles in the area. CASTRUM LANCIULIS, CUM MURIS MERLATIS UNDIQUE CUM ECCLESIA, SUPER QUA EST FORTILITIA IN QUA MORATUR CAPITANEUS
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