Exterior

Heated pool 9.5 x 4 x 1.5m with large travertine and decking, the hydro massage spa with 76 jets has seating for five and includes two chaise-Longue.

The fire pit has comfortable seating to enjoy cosy evenings watching the stars and wildlife that roam the forest. The outdoor kitchen comprises gas and wood-fired BBQ, Wood fired pizza oven, and a bar with stools; next to the outdoor kitchen is the loggia which offers shaded dining.

Beautiful lawns surround all this. Beyond are olive terraces and forest.

Villa Ariola stands proud above all in the Tuscan village of Irola di Sopra near Villafranca in Lunigiana, a little-known panoramic medieval hill village. Within the Tuscan National Park, this is a paradise for walkers and country lovers, at dawn and dusk, it is possible to glimpse deer and wild boar as they venture from cover in search of food or watch eagles and other rare birds as they soar above the hills and down the valleys.

The nearest town is Villafranca, just a 10-minute drive away, with good restaurants, supermarkets, bars, shops, and banks. A thriving market visits Villafranca on Friday & Pontremoli Wednesday and Saturday, mostly food stall's you will find a good selection of excellent locally produced fresh fruit, vegetables, cheese, and salami. There are several beaches and the major attractions of Tuscany, all within driving distance. Our guide for guests recommends local restaurants and vineyards.

The villa is situated on the edge of Irola di Sopra in an unspoilt part of Tuscany, 17 km from the Autostrada with Pisa, Lucca, Florence, the Cinque Terra, and several beaches all within easy driving distance.

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