Ponte del Vegnuti is a large, private estate surrounded by woods, crossed by the river Bardine and immerged in an atmosphere of surreal peace, in a silence broken only by the chirping of birds, the rustle of the breeze between the leaves of the trees, and the rippling of the water.

Just a few kilometers from the Tuscan towns of art (Florence, Lucca, Pisa) and the picturesque and well-known seaside towns like Lerici (the Gulf of Poets), Porto Venere , the Cinque Terre , the Riviera of Versilia (the elegant beaches of Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio) and Portofino it almost seems incredible that a paradise of such uncontaminated beauty could exist…

Lively festivals featuring music and local cuisine and traditional open-air markets are everywhere in the nearby villages and make for an authentic Italian experience.

The original village dates back to 1200-1300. The current preserved one is a rebuilding of the 1600s. Today Ponte del Vegnuti has been totally restored by excellent architects and local craftsmen, preserving the peculiarities specific to an historical building and is ready to welcome you in its 13 comfortable, elegant and fully equipped luxury apartments.

It is also equipped with a large swimming pool with enchanting night time lighting, tennis court, outside barbecue with oven, playground, fitness with cardio-circuit and professional machines from Technogym, beauty farm, tavern/meeting room with a large fireplace, cellar with local products,internet point, communal laundry room, mountain bike, paths for walking and trekking within the property, small private beaches along the river in the middle of the wood.

At Ponte del Vegnuti you will be warmly welcomed by an expert staff that, besides Italian, speaks English, German and French and who will propose you numerous and interesting cultural, food and wine tasting, naturalistic and sports itineraries and activities to ensure a pleasant stay in line with all your needs.

As welcoming as only your own home can be, Ponte del Vegnuti should be lived as a unique experience immerged in the picturesque atmosphere among history, nature and relaxation.

Rooms

All accommodation are self-catering and offers

• fully equipped kitchen with oven, microwave oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, washing machine (in some apartments), electric egg cooker, coffe maker etc.

Self-Catering Apartments

• “Frantoio”: sleeps up to3
• “Stazione di posta”: sleeps up to 3
• "Castello”: sleeps up to 6
• “Vescovo di Luni”: sleeps up to 3
• "Marchesi Malaspina": sleeps up to 8
• “Mulino”: sleeps up to 4
• “Pellegrini“: sleeps up to 6
• “Cavalieri“: sleeps up to 4
• “Templari“: sleeps up to 8
• “Via Francigena”: sleeps up to 6
• “Bardine“: sleeps up to 6
• “Aulella”: sleeps up to 6
• “Fate e Folletti”: sleeps up to 7

Facilities

Facilities & Services

• Large swimming pool with enchanting night time lighting equipped with large umbrellas along with elegant chairs and tables and comfortable deckchairs supplied with soft and elegant towels
• Tennis court
• Outside barbecue with oven
• Playground
• Tavern/meeting room with frescos and a large fireplace and entertainment facilities
• Fitness with cardio-circuit and professional machines from Technogym
• Beauty farm (sauna, steam bath, emotional shower, massage rooms)
• Ayurvedic massage, oleo-energetic massage, Lomi Lomi, Californian massage, Reiki treatment, Shiatsu treatment, aromatherapy body massage, sports massage.
• Internet point
• Communal laundry room
• Mountain bikes
• Paths in the woods for walks and treks within the property
• Fishing within the property
• Possibility of picking raspberries in spring, mushrooms and blackberries in summer, walnuts, hazelnuts and chestnuts in autumn within the property
• Cellar with local products
• Numerous and interesting cultural, food and wine tasting, naturalistic and sports itineraries and activities
• A most suitable location for the organisation of events, in particular wedding and ceremonies
• Restaurant service (breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Restaurant service:

• Rich breakfast with niche products made by the local farmers like: fresh milk, yogurt produced the same day, fresh and mature cheese made with the milk of the farm, hand-made jams with freshly picked fruit, bread, biscuits and cakes baked in a wood oven. Breakfast will be provided in one’s own apartments.
• Lunch, dinner, banquets, ceremonies
• For catering we have appointed a prestigious local company that only uses genuine, high-quality products. The dishes proposed knowingly follow the ancient local traditions. Not to be missed: Farro con astice (Emmer with lobster), Lasagne ai porcini (Lasagne with cep mushrooms), Ravioli di Chianina (Chianina meat ravioli), Ravioli ricotta e spinaci (Ricotta and spinach ravioli) with a purée of courgettes and shrimps, Coscio di cinta senese (Leg of Cinta pork from Siena), and the pies….

Places to Visit

Ponte del Vegnuti and surroundings…

The journey begins along the small road of the Via Francigena that crosses our village and leads to the ruins of the ancient toll gate where the Bishop of Luni used to demand duties from travellers…

A step back in history… in prehistory… with the charm and mystery of the Stele Statues …

Enter the Middle Ages crossing a drawbridge… the route of the 100 castles... from Fosdinovo to Pontremoli, from Fivizzano to Aulla, an extraordinary casket of artistic and cultural memories...

Stroll around the Borghi, step after step on the flagstones of the ancient porticos… among the shops of the apothecaries, tailors and shoemakers… almost hearing the echoes of a long gone past…

The Via Francigena, the Pilgrimage of Santiago de Compostela, the Via del Santo Volto (Holy Face) di Lucca... history and legend blend exquisitely on these pathways …

The road of the waters... from the spring inside the wood to Ponte del Vegnuti and on to the springs of salt water and black water... a series of thermal springs, washing troughs, fountains and water jets …

Meet culture… the Premio Bancarella in Pontremoli, the “Lunatica” cultural festival in Massa, the “Festival della Mente” in Sarzana…

A plunge into tradition… at Christmas everything is colourful, the inhabitants wear the costumes of the period and the districts transform into living nativity scenes …

… markets and fairs set up in the ancient villages… admire the products made by hand by the craftsmen of today with the ancient tools and techniques …

Smell the scent of the sea wandering among the characteristic cafes and restaurants in Lerici…..

Take the daily boat for the 5 Terre… and then stroll along the Via dell’amore in the tracks of the English poet Lord Byron….

Leave your footprints on the sand of the elegant beaches in Versilia…Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio are waiting for fun lovers…

Sip a coffee in the Harbour of Portofino living the sensations of the international jet set …

Immerge yourself in nature… beech woods and conifers, sparkling waterfalls, valleys rich in lakes and streams populated by rare animal species… the “forest of the talking trees” in Vinca… the most important blooming of daffodils in Europe at Villa Pescigola…

Taste unique “niche” products, such as the Bigliolo bean, the mushroom of Aulla, the onion of Ripola, chestnuts, the “rotella” apples, the chamomile of Sassalbo, the lamb of Zeri …

… and more… drive along the famous “strada del vino” (wine road) with its cellars and taste the honey, the “pattona” of chestnut flour, the panigacci and the herb pies …

Walking, cycling, trekking, horse riding, climbing, swimming, canoeing, tennis, golf, angling, hunting … there is something for everyone!

For more details click here "Of interest" and “What to do”.

Rates

For rates and special offers please visit the official website of Ponte del Vegnuti.