Erica at La Quercia, Sassetta - Livorno

La Quercia is a two floor Tuscan villa near the coast and surrounded by abundant plants providing shade. The property consists of 4 villas, one of which can be converted into a larger villa through an adjoining door. It is possible to walk to the village, Sassetta, from La Quercia. The property La Quercia is located approximately 16km from the Tuscan coast with the beautiful sandy beaches of Marina di Castagneto - Donoratico.

Immediately next to the villa there is a wonderful fenced pool surrounded by a sundeck of terracotta. There are some views to one side over the tree and rooftops that live below the estate. The pool is shared by the three villas and a larger one that overlooks it.

The small village of Sassetta is local Tuscan health resort, famous for it's pleasant climate and spa baths (Terme di Sasseta). A short distance away from La Quercia is typical Tuscan restaurant. Around the property are oretty chestnut woods, ideal for walking or just relaxing in the cool shade.

All villas of La Quercia have access to a private, fenced and untouched sand dune beach area which is located 16km away, North of Marina di Castagneto, Donoratico. The area is a natural coastal botanical garden which guests have access to. Here guests can use the simple picnic tables and chairs, as well as a shower. The owners can also provide beach umbrellas to take to the area.

The property La Quercia is composed of 3 apartments, two of which can be converted by means of a connecting door, into a larger apartment on the ground floor, (Erica + Fresia = Gardenia), and Villa Il Castagno.

Erica is one of three apartments in the property La Quercia. It is a ground floor, coastal, Tuscan villa. Outside the entrance there are two shady, terrace areas. On the first one there are two sun loungers and on the other a private gazebo with a round marble table with upholstered chairs.

Inside there is a, bright and airy open plan room with pale tiles on the floor and modern furnishings. Against a wall is a three seater wooden sofa with comfortable cushions. The far wall has an intercommunicating door to the apartment Fresia (that together become the apartment Gardenia). When rented separately this is kept locked.

To the other side of the room is a wooden table with six chairs and a kitchen. The kitchen area is adequately equipped and furnished with gas hobs, a gas oven and a fridge with internal freezer compartment.

The double bedroom has a bed with a wooden headboard, while a large wooden, antique wardrobe with mirror is against a wall. In a corner of the room is a chest of drawers next to single bed which is suitable for a child. The en-suite bathroom has a shower with no shower tray.

1 double bed.
The double bed can be made into a twin when requested at booking. 
A third person can be accommodated on the sofabed in the lounge or the single bed in the bedroom, however the single bed is only suitable for children. It is not possible to accommodate 4 people.

Next to the Villa Il Castagno is an fenced shared pool, which is surrounded by a terracotta tiled sun deck, dotted with several sun loungers and umbrellas. On one side there is a view of the surrounding hills, treetops and rooftops of Sasseta which lies below of the property. The pool is located in a beautiful, sunny position. The property of La Quercia is surrounded by large pine trees and typical Mediterranean vegetation, completely shading it during the hot summer.

The pool area shared by the three apartments and Villa il Castagno.  The chlorine cleansed pool has metal steps to enter it. The Villa il Castagno is immediately next to the pool, and over looks it.
The pool is 8x12.5 metres and 1.4 metres deep. It's open from April to October, weather permitting.

The owners son runs a fishing shop in Marina di Castagneto and can organise fishing lessons and trips for an additional fee. Guests are also entitled to a special discount when purchasing equipment from the shop.

The owner owns a private sandy beach and pine grove which guests can visit. Tables, chairs, electricity and running water are available. The owner also offers guided tours of the grove on Sunday mornings where he will discuss the local flora and the Etruscan and Roman origins of the area.