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  • Castagni d'Oro Bed and Breakfast in Bagni di Lucca in Garfagnana National Park, Tuscany. A beautiful old 17th century house, only an hour from beaches and from skiing at Abetone resort.
    Castagni d'Oro B&B is in a beautiful old stone Tuscan house in an ancient hill-top village above Bagni di Lucca. There are dramatic all-round views of rocky mountains and green, tree-covered valleys. This accommodation is in the Garfagnana National Park and is close to caves, rivers canyons and even Florence and Pisa!
    The terrace is an ideal place for al fresco dining, enjoying a cooling drink in the daytime or chilling out in the evening. The lawned garden has some tree shade and we have sunloungers and beach towels to use when sunbathing.
    The spectacular view from the garden at Castagni d'Oro B&B in Bagni di Lucca. The garden is ideal for sunbathing and there is tree shade for relaxing. Sun loungers and towels are available.
    The terrace at Castagni d'Oro B&B in Bagni dl Lucca is the ideal place to eat al freaco, or sip a cool drink. The garden has lots of sun and some tree shade and has dramatic views across the valley and across to the mountains.
    The piazza at Brandeglio getting ready for the festivities at Ferragosto, August 2009. Guesthouse accommodation at Castagni d'Oro B and B is ideal for enjoying the gems of the green Tuscan hills above Lucca, nestling between the beaches of Viareggio and the ski resorts of Abetone in the snowy mountains
    Castagni d'Oro is only 25 miles from Tuscany's premier ski resort at Abetone. Much cheaoer than in-resort accommodation if staying for only a few days. Secure locked garage for storage of ski equipment.
    This is the fantastic view over the Val di Lima that greets our guests every morning from the Red Room, one of the well-equipped guest rooms at Castagni d'Oro B&B in Bagni di Lucca. There are dramatic mountain views and spectacular valleys right round the village.
    Just one of the fantastic views from Castagni d'Oro Bed and Breakfast in the Garfagnana National Park, in Northern Tuscany. Bagni di Lucca sits in the valley below while the Apuane Alps, known as the Marble Mountains, tower in the distance.
    In addition to tea, coffee and LCD TVs in the bedrooms, guests can also use the sitting room at Castagni d'Oro B&B. There is a wide-screen TV with true British channels and a log fire that is lit all winter, warm and cosy after skiing at Abetone, Tuscany's premier ski resort.
    The Blue Room at Castagni d'Oro bed and breakfast in Bagni di Lucca is a spacious non-smoking room, which has a kingsize bed, firm mattress and quality English bedlinen. There are coffee and tea facilities with biscuits, free Wi-Fi and a cooling fan. The bed can be split to make two comfortable single beds.
    The Blue Room has an LCD TV with full British satellite channels; also Italian, French, German and others. The modern en-suite bathroom has a shower, hair dryer and complementary toiletries.
    The Red Room at Castagni d'Oro B and B in Brandeglio near Lucca is a spacious and comfortable non-smoking room, complete with a small en-suite shower room. The bed is a standard size double with a firm mattress and quality British bedlinen, which added to the peace and quiet means a good night's sleep. A cot is available for baby and an extra fold-out bed can be put up for a child. There is a fantastic view across the valley to mountains from the window.
    The Red Room has a small en-suite bathroom with shower, hair dryer and complementary toiletries. Coffee and tea facilities with biscuits are provided. The LCD TV receives full British satellite channels, also Italian and some French, German and others. Free Wi-Fi available all through the house
    Adrian and Louise are waiting to welcome you to Castagni d'Oro Bed and Breakfast in Bagni di Lucca, Tuscany
    • Address Via Montaglioni 25,
      Brandeglio
      Bagni di Lucca, 55022
      Italy
    • Phone+0039 (0583) 80 94 80
    • Fax+0039 (0583) 18 04 458
    • Mobile+0039 (334) 22 26 781
    • EmailContact Innkeeper

    Small, friendly English family-run B&B in a gorgeous old hilltop village house. Two clean and comfortable guestrooms with en-suite shower rooms, full British and Italian satellite TV, coffee, tea and biscuits and free WI-FI. Sunny terrace, level lawned garden, private car parking and locked garage for motorbikes and bikes. The tranquil village sits high above Bagni di Lucca, with its thermal spa and health resorts, bars, restaurants, shops and sports facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, canoeing and horse riding. Walking is very popular, both around the villages and in the wider area, with designated marked trails and paths, one starting from outside our gate. Golden sandy beaches on The Riviera, fantastic gorges cut into marble mountains and the high, spectacular Apennine mountains are only an hour's drive. Beautiful places including Florence, Pisa, Sienna and the Cinque Terre are all easy to reach for fantastic days out.

    Rooms & Rates


    Double Twin Room

    1 Double Beds, Private Bath, sleeps3
    Average Nightly Rate $55
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    Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 2 Reviews

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    3.8 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  5
    • Dining  3

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    3.2 out of 5
     

    Each to his own

    November 15, 2010

    This B&B, situated in the tiny mountain hamlet of Brandeglio, lies at the very top end of a single daunting road so twisty, steep, and narrow as to make passing an oncoming vehicle a test of both faith and will. The pint-sized hamlet of Brandeglio obviously holds charms for some, as a few other reviews prove. The buildings were mostly featureless white stucco, dulled with age and neglect. The Castagni d’Oro B&B has a neat, Cotswoldy appearance with fresh white walls throughout, handsome old stone tiles for flooring, beams in the ceiling, comfortably frumpy furniture, and two quite acceptable guest rooms upstairs. The breakfasts were OK but hardly distinctive, and the dinners felt minimal. At other places we stayed at, the food and wine kept coming and coming, and all of it was delicious. At Castagni d’Oro, you felt lucky to get a second glass of wine, and the entrees tasted like British pub food. But you’re pretty much stuck with dining there, for driving to and from the nearest town, Bagni di Lucca, feels dicey, especially at night. Adrian, ever affable, is very smart, well read, and articulate, with an informed opinion on everything. I found him a mine of useful information about all things Italian, and he speaks the language well, too, which can be really handy. But if you arrive tired, or if you’re not interested in learning all he has to teach you, he’ll exhaust you with his garrulousness, which is almost literally nonstop. You really don’t converse with Adrian; you simply listen to a monologue. Initially, this is charming. Eventually, though, it wears. Louise, his wife, is ever pleasant and ever conscientious, but she’s reduced to functionary status here, deferring at all times to her husband and generally offering nothing more than a perpetual, slightly dazed smile, no doubt matching my own. We stayed at Castagni d’Oro two nights—two more than perhaps we should have.

    Innkeeper Response
    It seems unfair to compare 2 rainy November nights in our budget B&B with, not mentioned in this review, over 3 sunny weeks in 5-star luxury B&Bs in Chianti with their own restaurants, farms, vineyards and olive groves - costing twice our rate. We were told everything was fine so were unaware of any problems or dislikes Italy is 75% mountains, most villages are up mountains so roads are twisty, steep and narrow. It’s geography Our 1650-built hamlet is not a pink Disney theme park, but a conservation area. By law the houses must remain unchanged We are happy our house, guestrooms and furniture impressed them, albeit frumpy whatever that means Ample breakfasts are included in the price unlike at their other B&Bs. So food and wine at the other B&Bs “kept coming and coming” presumably the bill kept growing and growing. Our meals are made fresh, drinks included at only 15 euro, half what they paid at their other B&Bs plus drinks. Guests can eat at the village bar, bring their own food or drive to the many restaurants and bars in Bagni di Lucca, just 15 minutes away As for speaking non-stop, it feels true as from arrival there was a constant barrage of questions to be answered. But unlike the other Italian B&Bs we are English so were able to answer the interminable questions. My wife was hardly spoken to so was able to get on with running the guesthouse. But I had to answer the next question and would also have had a dazed smile, if only I had the time Ours Budget B&B has the lowest tariff around but 5-star service for half the price is beyond even our capabilities. We offer more facilities than others like LCD TVs with British reception, kettles, coffee, private parking Told many times of their 3 fantastic weeks in luxury B&Bs with farms and restaurants, we appreciate if they expected 5-star luxury and found they had booked 2 nights at our budget priced B&B by mistake, it could be quite annoying especially in the rain

    4.4 out of 5
     

    beautiful Brandeglio

    September 21, 2009

    This B & B was a lovely surprise. The room we had was beautifully designed and decorated and had a tranquil view. The windey road leading to this hilltop was described in the write up and so we were prepared for it. We were served a Large continental breakfast with as much coffee and tea as required. Our hosts were very relaxed and friendly and even provided an evening meal when we requested one. As walkers we were also provided with a packed lunch when we asked. The local bar with its traditional Tuscan fare and wines was very enjoyable. We would have no hesitation in returning to Castagnie di Oro if we were to travel in this beautiful area again. Many thanks Louise and Adrian for such a lovely break.

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    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeeper(s)

    Adrian and Louise McCrae-Bell

    Innkeepers Description:

    We came to Tuscany from the New Forest in England in 2007 to set up and operate a new Bed and Breakfast with British standards of service and facilities, whilst enjoying the Italian lifestyle and of course.... the weather!

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • Italian

    Resident Pets

    2 Cats

    Amenities

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property highlights

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • BBQ grill

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    Guest room(s)

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Hairdryer

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • Full British TV channels (e anche Italiano)

    • Free WI-FI in house and outside

    • Floor-standing cooling fans

    • Discount at Thermal Spa in Bagni di Lucca

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  • Rooms & Rates

    • Nightly Rate € 40 - € 55

    Double Twin Room

    Two bright, spacious non-smoking double rooms, the Blue room has a double bed or twin beds, the Red Room has a double. Simply decorated and comfortably furnished, with en-suite bathrooms with shower, quality towels, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Firm mattresses and quality British bedlinen for a good night's sleep. Two fold-out single beds and cot, free for the under-10s, a little extra for 11-16s and adults. Please ask for prices for using both rooms, extra beds, no breakfasts, etc. The LCD TVs receive British and Italian satellite channels, and some French and German. Free Wi-F

    • Maximum Capacity: 3
    • Bathroom Private Bath
    • Beds 1 Double
    Nightly Rate
    (High/Low Season)
    $55/$55
    Check Dates

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check In: After 14.00    Check Out: Before 12.00

    • Deposit Amount Required: For stays of 3 days or more, 25% with balance paid on arrival. Can be paid by credit card using Paypal system.

    • Cancellations: If cancelling within 7 days of your booked arrival, some of your deposit may be forfeited.

    • Open All Year Round: Yes

    General Policies

    • Smoking Allowed: Limited

    • Guest Pets Allowed: Limited

    • Drinking Allowed: Yes

    • Drinking Description: Wine, coffee, tea , water available free

    • Drinks Available: Yes

    • Children Allowed: Cot, spare beds and high chair available.

    • Suitable For Children: Yes

    • Childcare Provided: No

    Discount Type

    • Weekly discounted rate
      Percent Off: 10% Days Required: 7

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  • Reviews

    Score Breakdown based on 2 Reviews

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    3.8 out of 5
     
    • Guest room  4
    • Services  4
    • Value  4
    • Cleanliness  4
    • Dining  4

    Explanation of Our Ratings

      Outstanding
      Exceeded my expectations
      Met my expectations
      Okay, but below average
      Unsatisfactory
    3.2 out of 5
     

    Each to his own

    November 15, 2010

    This B&B, situated in the tiny mountain hamlet of Brandeglio, lies at the very top end of a single daunting road so twisty, steep, and narrow as to make passing an oncoming vehicle a test of both faith and will. The pint-sized hamlet of Brandeglio obviously holds charms for some, as a few other reviews prove. The buildings were mostly featureless white stucco, dulled with age and neglect. The Castagni d’Oro B&B has a neat, Cotswoldy appearance with fresh white walls throughout, handsome old stone tiles for flooring, beams in the ceiling, comfortably frumpy furniture, and two quite acceptable guest rooms upstairs. The breakfasts were OK but hardly distinctive, and the dinners felt minimal. At other places we stayed at, the food and wine kept coming and coming, and all of it was delicious. At Castagni d’Oro, you felt lucky to get a second glass of wine, and the entrees tasted like British pub food. But you’re pretty much stuck with dining there, for driving to and from the nearest town, Bagni di Lucca, feels dicey, especially at night. Adrian, ever affable, is very smart, well read, and articulate, with an informed opinion on everything. I found him a mine of useful information about all things Italian, and he speaks the language well, too, which can be really handy. But if you arrive tired, or if you’re not interested in learning all he has to teach you, he’ll exhaust you with his garrulousness, which is almost literally nonstop. You really don’t converse with Adrian; you simply listen to a monologue. Initially, this is charming. Eventually, though, it wears. Louise, his wife, is ever pleasant and ever conscientious, but she’s reduced to functionary status here, deferring at all times to her husband and generally offering nothing more than a perpetual, slightly dazed smile, no doubt matching my own. We stayed at Castagni d’Oro two nights—two more than perhaps we should have.

    Innkeeper Response
    It seems unfair to compare 2 rainy November nights in our budget B&B with, not mentioned in this review, over 3 sunny weeks in 5-star luxury B&Bs in Chianti with their own restaurants, farms, vineyards and olive groves - costing twice our rate. We were told everything was fine so were unaware of any problems or dislikes Italy is 75% mountains, most villages are up mountains so roads are twisty, steep and narrow. It’s geography Our 1650-built hamlet is not a pink Disney theme park, but a conservation area. By law the houses must remain unchanged We are happy our house, guestrooms and furniture impressed them, albeit frumpy whatever that means Ample breakfasts are included in the price unlike at their other B&Bs. So food and wine at the other B&Bs “kept coming and coming” presumably the bill kept growing and growing. Our meals are made fresh, drinks included at only 15 euro, half what they paid at their other B&Bs plus drinks. Guests can eat at the village bar, bring their own food or drive to the many restaurants and bars in Bagni di Lucca, just 15 minutes away As for speaking non-stop, it feels true as from arrival there was a constant barrage of questions to be answered. But unlike the other Italian B&Bs we are English so were able to answer the interminable questions. My wife was hardly spoken to so was able to get on with running the guesthouse. But I had to answer the next question and would also have had a dazed smile, if only I had the time Ours Budget B&B has the lowest tariff around but 5-star service for half the price is beyond even our capabilities. We offer more facilities than others like LCD TVs with British reception, kettles, coffee, private parking Told many times of their 3 fantastic weeks in luxury B&Bs with farms and restaurants, we appreciate if they expected 5-star luxury and found they had booked 2 nights at our budget priced B&B by mistake, it could be quite annoying especially in the rain

    4.4 out of 5
     

    beautiful Brandeglio

    September 21, 2009

    This B & B was a lovely surprise. The room we had was beautifully designed and decorated and had a tranquil view. The windey road leading to this hilltop was described in the write up and so we were prepared for it. We were served a Large continental breakfast with as much coffee and tea as required. Our hosts were very relaxed and friendly and even provided an evening meal when we requested one. As walkers we were also provided with a packed lunch when we asked. The local bar with its traditional Tuscan fare and wines was very enjoyable. We would have no hesitation in returning to Castagnie di Oro if we were to travel in this beautiful area again. Many thanks Louise and Adrian for such a lovely break.

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  • Location

    Overview Points of Interest Restaurants

    Location Type

    • Mountain-top village

    • Countryside

    • Mountains

    • Wine country

    City - Bagni di Lucca

    • Distance to city: 5 miles

    • Directions to property:
      From Bagni di Lucca drive north on SS12 road and after 2km turn right up hill at our yellow sign to Brandeglio. We are 50 yards from piazza. Park in private our driveway.

    Airport

    • Pisa, Italy (PSA-G. Galilei) 40 miles

    • Directions to property:
      Follow A12 Autostrada towards Genova, then A11 towards Firenze. Leave A11 at Lucca Est and follow SS12 State road north to Bagni di Lucca. After 2km north of B di L, follow our sign up hill to Brandeglio.

    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Concert venue

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Live Music

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Ocean

    • Health Spa complex - discounted rates

    • Walking routes

    • Para-gliding

    • Extreme downhill biking

    • Cycle routes

    • Performing Theater

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ruins

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle rental

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bird watching

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Mountain Bike trails

    • Hill walking

    • Wild animal watching

    • Public swimming pools in Bagni di Lucca

    • Extreme downhill biking

    • Sight-seeing

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Tennis racket rental

     Nearby Cities

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  • Amenities

    Type:

    • Private Home Bed and Breakfast

    Property highlights

    • Antiques/decor

    • Economical rates

    • Excellent views

    • Family Travel

    • Honeymoons

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape

    On-site

    • BBQ grill

    • CD player

    • Computer

    • Copier

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Internet Service

    • Telephone

    • Washer/dryer

    Guest room(s)

    • Coffee/Tea facilities

    • Hairdryer

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • Wi-Fi

    Other

    • Full British TV channels (e anche Italiano)

    • Free WI-FI in house and outside

    • Floor-standing cooling fans

    • Discount at Thermal Spa in Bagni di Lucca

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  • Breakfast

    • Type: Continental Plus

    • Time Served: At guests request

    • Serving Location: sunny terrace,Dining Room

    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    Additional food services

    • Coffee and tea facilities

    • biscuits provided in guest rooms.

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