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Villa Belvedere

Pieve Fosciana , Via Vandelli, 37/b (Show on Map)

8.8

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Summary of reviewsVilla Belvedere offers an enchanting retreat nestled halfway up a mountain, boasting spectacular views over a tranquil valley and the Apuan Alps. The villa's charming, historical structure and peaceful surroundings provide an ideal setting for relaxation and exploration, serving as a perfect base for visiting Garfagnana and nearby tourist attractions. Its serene environment, beautiful gardens and close proximity to a variety of restaurants enhance its appeal, making it a convenient and scenic destination for travelers.

Guests consistently commend the exceptional breakfast experience, praised for its abundance, quality and variety. The fresh, homemade products, served in rooms with panoramic views, cater to both sweet and savory preferences, ensuring a wide variety each day. The generous and delicious spread, enhanced by attentive service, makes breakfast a memorable part of the stay.

The spacious, clean and well-maintained rooms contribute significantly to the villa’s charm. Accommodations include air-conditioned and adequately sized rooms, elegantly decorated in a late 19th-century style. Family rooms and private houses behind the villa offer convenience and privacy. While some economy rooms were noted as being compact, they remain suitable for budget travelers. The villa's friendly and attentive staff further elevate the guest experience, ensuring a delightful stay.

Cleanliness is a standout feature with well-kept gardens and a pristine pool complementing the beautiful setting. The spotless rooms, modern bathrooms and well-maintained common areas reflect the high standards maintained throughout the villa. Although a few minor improvements were suggested, the overall atmosphere remains welcoming and comfortable.

The staff at Villa Belvedere receive high praise for their exceptional hospitality. Guests frequently mention the owner's helpfulness and the warm, attentive service that makes them feel at home. Kindness and dedication to guest satisfaction are recurring themes, greatly enhancing the overall experience.

The villa’s spacious and well-maintained pool is another highlight, offering a tranquil atmosphere and stunning panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and valley. Ample loungers and lush greenery make it an ideal spot for relaxation.

Convenient and spacious parking options add to Villa Belvedere’s appeal, catering well to travelers with ample free private parking spaces. The villa's mixed reviews on bed comfort didn't overshadow the positive feedback on diligent housekeeping and the overall restful experience provided.

The historical charm of Villa Belvedere, combined with its strategic location, refined decor and commitment to guest satisfaction, make it a highly recommended destination. Whether guests seek relaxation or adventure in Tuscany, Villa Belvedere delivers an exceptional and memorable stay.
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Historic Bed & Breakfast

Dog Friendly Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with Swimming Pool

Outdoor Pool

Bed & Breakfast with Parking

Cheap Bed & Breakfast

Small Bed & Breakfast

Bed & Breakfast with Outdoor Pool

Room Types

Superior Double Room With a four-poster bed, antique furniture, spa bath, and view of the hills.

Standard Double Room En suite room with classic-style décor.

Chalet This chalet boasts a pool with a view and a fireplace. Featuring a private entrance, this chalet is comprised of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower and a bidet. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the kitchen. The chalet also has a barbecue. This chalet features a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

Superior Double Room with Terrace The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. The double room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Economy Double Room This double room's standout feature is the private pool. Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room has a private entrance, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Three-Bedroom House with Private Swimming Pool This holiday home's standout features are the pool with a view and fireplace. This spacious holiday home features 1 living room, 3 separate bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with a shower and free toiletries. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and kitchenware in the well-fitted kitchen. The holiday home also comes with a barbecue. This holiday home has a private entrance, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 4 beds.

Economy Double Room Guests will have a special experience as the double room provides a private pool. Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room features a private entrance, a minibar, flat-screen TV, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Double Room Guests will have a special experience as this double room offers a private pool. Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room features a minibar, flat-screen TV, an inner courtyard view, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Standard Double Room The private pool is a top feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room has a minibar, flat-screen TV, an inner courtyard view, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

King Room with Balcony The private pool is the standout feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room has a wardrobe, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Double Room The private pool is a top feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. This double room has a wardrobe, a dressing room, flat-screen TV, as well as wine/champagne for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

About Villa Belvedere

License: 046025AFR0007, IT046025B48LFOYTQA

Guest Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Location

Nestled halfway up a mountain, Villa Belvedere offers an enchanting retreat with spectacular views over a tranquil valley and the Apuan Alps. Guests frequently highlight its charming, historical structure and peaceful surroundings, ideal for relaxation. The villa's strategic location makes it a perfect base for exploring Garfagnana and nearby tourist attractions, reachable within minutes. Its serene environment, beautiful gardens and proximity to a variety of restaurants enhance its appeal. With refined decor and a welcoming atmosphere, Villa Belvedere stands out as a beautiful and convenient destination for travelers seeking both natural beauty and accessibility.

Breakfast

Villa Belvedere offers an exceptional breakfast experience, praised for its abundance, quality and variety. Guests enjoy a European-style breakfast in rooms with a lovely panoramic view, often accompanied by soothing background music. The breakfast is notable for its freshness and includes homemade cakes and other products, adding a homely touch to the meal. The offerings cater to both sweet and savory preferences, ensuring a wide variety each day.

The delightful and rich spread is served in beautifully located rooms, enhancing the dining experience. Guests have lauded the breakfast for being generous, plentiful and delicious with many highlighting the extensive selection and the attentive service. Despite minor critiques, such as a preference for less sweet options or the need for more lactose-free choices, the consensus remains overwhelmingly positive.

Villa Belvedere's breakfast stands out for its quality and the care invested in making it a memorable part of the stay, adding to the overall charm of this picturesque destination.

Rooms

Villa Belvedere stands out for its spacious, well-maintained pool offering beautiful panoramic views. Guests consistently praise the clean and welcoming ambiance of the period structure, highlighting air-conditioned and adequately sized rooms. The accommodations are not only close to charming Tuscan towns and cities but also offer a comfortable stay, whether it is the large, beautifully located rooms with terraces or the charming, elegantly decorated B&B furnished in late 19th-century style.

Rooms across the board are noted for being clean, cozy and comfortable with lovely beds and well-equipped, modern bathrooms. Families find the layout of the family rooms especially convenient and some guests appreciate the privacy of staying in the little house behind the villa. The larger rooms, including one with a jacuzzi and canopy bed, receive particular acclaim. Despite a few mentions of economy rooms being tight on space, the price point makes it acceptable for budget travelers.

Overall, the structure's elegance, combined with the friendly and attentive staff, further enhances the guest experience, making Villa Belvedere a delightful stay for visitors to Tuscany.

Beds

Villa Belvedere offers a mixed experience when it comes to the comfort of its beds. Many guests highlight the beds as comfortable with some describing their night's sleep as particularly restful thanks to good mattresses. A standout mention goes to the Tulip room, praised for its super beautiful and very comfortable bed.

However, opinions are divided. While some guests appreciated the comfort, others reported issues with mattress quality. Some found the mattresses to be sagging or overly soft, leading to discomfort. There are mentions of mattresses sinking or feeling like a hammock, which detracted from the overall sleep experience. Additionally, certain rooms, such as the economy ones outside the main building, received feedback about less comfortable beds and temperature issues.

Despite these varying experiences, guests consistently noted the diligent housekeeping with beds being changed daily and fresh towels provided, underscoring the hotel's commitment to cleanliness and service.

Cleanliness

Villa Belvedere stands out for its exceptional cleanliness and well-maintained facilities, garnering high praise from guests. The well-kept garden and pristine pool, complete with numerous loungers, contribute to a beautifully arranged setting. Rooms are consistently described as very clean, comfortable and welcoming with daily cleaning ensuring a spotless environment. The bathrooms, some featuring new installations and whirlpool tubs, are particularly noted for their cleanliness. While most reviews celebrate the impeccable state of the rooms and common areas, a few suggest improvements for the lighting at the entrance and parking area. Overall, the combination of cleanliness, comfort and a welcoming atmosphere makes Villa Belvedere a highly recommended stay.

Staff

Villa Belvedere receives high praise for its staff and service, consistently described as kind, friendly and welcoming. Guests highlight the owner's exceptional hospitality with many noting how helpful and accommodating she is. The staff at Villa Belvedere are not only polite but also genuinely care about their guests, providing a fantastic service that makes visitors feel at home. Breakfast at the villa comes highly recommended, often described as excellent and plentiful with the owner personally ensuring a delightful experience. The overall atmosphere is one of warmth and attentiveness with special mentions of individuals like Mrs. Natascia whose kindness leaves a lasting impression. This palpable warmth and dedication to guest satisfaction have left many visitors eager to return.

Pool

Villa Belvedere boasts a spacious and well-maintained pool, consistently praised for its cleanliness and surrounding lush greenery. Guests often highlight the panoramic views from the pool area, including stunning vistas of the mountains and the valley. Many find the pool an excellent spot for relaxation, offering ample loungers and a tranquil atmosphere, perfect for soaking up the sun all day long.

The villa's garden and setting add to the overall charm, providing a serene backdrop that enhances the pool experience. Several reviews describe the pool as both comfortable and large, making it an ideal place to unwind after a day of activities. Although there were a few instances where the pool was unavailable, these seem to be exceptions rather than the norm.

The pool's strategic location and the comfort it offers make it a standout feature of Villa Belvedere. Whether guests are looking to refresh themselves in the water or simply relax in a peaceful environment, the pool at Villa Belvedere delivers a consistently delightful experience.

Parking

Villa Belvedere offers a range of convenient and spacious parking options for its guests. Whether traveling by car or motorcycle, visitors will find ample parking spaces near the entrance and within the property's courtyard. The availability of dedicated parking spaces and the good location for those traveling by car adds to the convenience. The hotel provides ample free private parking, ensuring that guests have one less thing to worry about during their stay. With lots of parking available both on the property and in designated areas above, Villa Belvedere caters well to the needs of travelers looking for easy and accessible parking solutions.

Historic

Villa Belvedere offers an exceptional ambiance within its historic, nineteenth-century structure. Nestled in a tranquil and lovely location, the villa provides an experience that feels like stepping into a refined and elegant world. The rooms are of great historical value with furnishings that are true gems, chosen with care to transport guests back in time. This historic building combines beauty, elegance and hospitality, creating a paradise-like environment for a relaxing stay. Its location is not just serene but also strategically excellent for exploring the characteristic destinations in Garfagnana.

Yes, Villa Belvedere has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Villa Belvedere.

Yes, Villa Belvedere welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Villa Belvedere.

No, Villa Belvedere doesn't have a gym.

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