Large 3 bedroom villa, private pool, gym, WiFi, nice garden, walk to restaurant

"Friends of Tuscany Ltd." manage all aspects of your villa booking with tailored information to get the most from your holiday. We can help to arrange a shopping delivery service, home made meal on arrival, wine tours, children’s activities, wild swimming spots, festivals, events, and restaurant recommendations based on our personal knowledge of the area built up over 30 years.

This lovingly restored and well-equipped house offers comfort, character, and a truly Tuscan atmosphere. It features a beautiful terraced and secluded garden with a private fenced swimming pool, ping pong table, outdoor BBQ/oven, and even a small workout area/gym for guests to enjoy.

Inside, the house is set over two floors. The main living area is on the first floor, while below is a cantina (not in guest use) where the owners store equipment.
The interior includes:

A spacious living room and well-equipped kitchen, both furnished with charming period country pieces.

Three bedrooms – one double and two twin rooms – accommodating up to six guests.

Two bathrooms for convenience.

A highlight of the property is the fabulous dining balcony off the kitchen, perfect for al fresco meals while enjoying the stunning views across the valley. The beautifully maintained garden and lovely lawn offer plenty of space for relaxation and play.

The house is located in the ancient and picturesque village of Cardoso, overlooking the village church and the majestic Apennine Mountains. Cardoso has its own bar and pizzeria/restaurant, and is well known for its summer art exhibition and lively local food festivals.


The road from Lucca follows the scenic Serchio Valley—an easy, mostly flat drive. Despite the peaceful countryside setting, the property is only five minutes from the nearest large towns (Fornace di Barga and Gallicano) and within 10 minutes of many charming villages and excellent restaurants.

Large towns such as Barga and Castelnuovo di Garfagnana are within 20 minutes drive and there are many interesting cultural events here throughout the summer.

A train station just 10 minutes away connects directly to Lucca in around 40 minutes, making day trips effortless.

The art city of Lucca – 40 minutes’ drive

Florence, Cinque Terre, and vineyard tours easily arranged through Friends of Tuscany

Garfagnana is often called “Hidden Tuscany” – a region of breathtaking scenery and authentic rural charm, ideal for walking, trekking, and outdoor adventures.

See our Facebook page Friends of Tuscany for details of local events.