B&B Castagni d'Oro

Via Montaglioni 25,
Brandeglio
Bagni di Lucca 55022
Italy

http://www.castagnidoro.com

Phone: +0039 (0583) 80 94 80

General Information

Small and friendly English family-run B&B in a gorgeous old hilltop village house. We have two comfortable guestrooms with new en-suite bathrooms. Real British satellite TV and radio and coffee/tea making facilities in rooms.
Sunny terrace, garden, private car parking and secure garage storage of bikes, motorbikes, skis, etc.
The village sits above Bagni di Lucca, with its thermal spas and health resorts, bars, restaurants, shops and sports facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, canoeing and horse riding.
Golden beaches on The Riviera, fantastic gorges cut into marble mountains and the high, spectacular Apennine mountains are an easy hour's drive.
Beautiful Florence, Pisa, Sienna and the Cinque Terre are all very easy to reach for fantastic days out.
Full B&B permissions and insurance. Registered with Bagni di Lucca Pro Loco, Lucca Tourism Office and most Tuscany and Provincia di Lucca Tourism agencies.
VAT registration with receipts for business expenses tax reclaim on business-based stays.

Room Rates (EUR Euro)

All occupancy rates are subject to change
  • Accommodations: Rooms
  • There are 2 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
  • Single occupancy rate is EUR 45.00
  • Double occupancy rate is EUR 60.00
  • The rate for each additional person is EUR 25.00

Amenities

In Room
  • Coffee/Tea facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Radio
  • Satellite/Cable TV
  • TV
On Site
  • Alarm clock
  • BBQ grill
  • CD player
  • Computer
  • Copier
  • DVD Player
  • Desk
  • Fax Machine
  • Fireplace
  • Internet Service
  • Telephone
  • VCR
  • Washer/dryer

Other Amenities: Floor-standing fans

Meals

  • A Continental Plus breakfast is included with room rate
  • Breakfast is served from: At guests' request
  • Breakfast is served in the sunny terrace, Dining Room
  • Lunch is available by special request for EUR €3.50
  • Dinner is available by special request for EUR €12
  • Additional food services included in room rate: Biscuits provided in guestrooms, Coffee and tea provided in guestrooms, Mineral water and wine provided free, Afternoon tea, Fruit, Non-alcoholic beverage
  • Special meals available: Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian

Policies

  • No minimum stay required
  • Smoking is allowed outside only (Italian Law, but mainly the Fire alarm would operate)
  • Limited accommodations for guest pets (We have an old cat)
  • Children are welcome (Cot, spare beds and high chair available.)
  • No childcare is provided
  • Consumption of alcohol is permitted (Wine, coffee, tea & water available free (no drinks licence))
  • Deposit amount required (For stays of 3 days or more, 25% with balance paid on arrival)
  • Check in time is After 14.00 and Check out time is Before 12.00
  • Cancellations:
    If cancelling within 10 days of your booked arrival, some of your deposit may be forfeited.
  • Accepted by the following agencies:
    • APT, Lucca
    • Itinera Lucca
    • Ponte nel Tempo, Garfagnana
    • Pro Loco, Bagni di Lucca (10% discount)
    • Ufficio Turismo, Lucca
Discounts available:
 10%Weekly discounted rateMinimum stay: 7 days

Property Features

Property Noted For
  • Antiques/decor
  • Business travel
  • Economical rates
  • Excellent views
  • Family Travel
  • Honeymoons
  • Nature
  • Peaceful getaway
  • Romantic escape
Establishment Type
  • Bed and Breakfast

Property Details

  • Architectural style is Traditional Tuscan stone village house
  • Built in 1656
  • Opened for business in 2008
  • Restored / Remodeled in 2007
  • Access for the disabled is limited
  • Parking available (Private parking for 3 cars. Garage for motorbikes /small car)

Location

  • Location is best described as: Hill-top village, Countryside, Mountains, Village
  • Nearest major city: Bagni di Lucca (5 miles South west)
  • Directions to property:
    From Lucca, drive 30km north on State Road SS12 to Bagni di Lucca. Pass through here and after 2km turn right up hill at our sign up to Brandeglio. We are 50 yards from piazza. Park in private driveway.
  • Nearest major airport: PSA 40 miles
  • Directions from airport:
    Take 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.
  • Meeting places:
    • Car hire recommended
    • Airport
    • Bus
    • Train

Innkeepers

  • Innkeeper(s): Adrian and Louise McCrae-Bell
    We moved to Italy from the New Forest area of England specifically to set up and operate a new Bed and Breakfast with high British standards of service and facilities.
  • The innkeepers speak: English, Italian
  • There is one cat on the property

Area Attractions

Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Beach, Casino, Concert venue, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Lake, Live Music, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Ocean, Cycle routes, Extreme downhill biking, Walking routes, Para-gliding, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, Religious Services, River, Ruins, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Hunting, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Wild animal watching, Hill walking, Sight-seeing, Swimming, Swimming pool, Tennis courts, Tennis racket rental