Living room with fireplace
A stone fireplace, a pellet stove, a round table for four and a sofa bed. Warm and cosy in winter, while the thick walls keep it pleasantly cool in summer.
Aramo · Svizzera Pesciatina · Tuscany
The Medieval Corner
A stone house in a medieval hilltop village, with a fireplace, a kitchen hearth, a flower-filled balcony and views over a green valley. Your home in Italy.
43°57′ N · 10°42′ E- 100 m²of living space
- 6guests max.
- 2bedrooms
- 9.5guest rating on Booking.com
Our house
Stone, timber and a view of the mountains
The Medieval Corner is a rustic stone house on Piazza del Castello, in the highest part of Aramo. It was fully renovated in February 2020. We kept what makes it special, the stone walls, the timber ceiling beams, the brick arches and the terracotta floors, and added everything you need for a comfortable stay.
You have the whole house, about 100 m², to yourselves, for up to 6 guests. After a day of exploring, relax by the fireplace with a glass of wine, and start the morning with coffee on the flower-filled balcony. Keen cooks will find a fully equipped kitchen with a real open hearth.
Kitchen with a hearth
A brick arch leads into the kitchen, which has a gas hob, an oven, a coffee machine, a moka pot and a full set of cookware. The dining corner has a traditional Tuscan hearth.
Double bedroom
A wrought-iron double bed under timber beams, antique bedside tables with lamps, a chest of drawers and a large wardrobe. The windows look out onto the stone lanes of Aramo. There is a TV in the room.
Twin bedroom
A bright room with two single beds and a window looking out over the green valley, with a wardrobe and a TV.
Bathroom with toilet
A bathroom with shower, toilet, bidet and washbasin. A hairdryer, towels and toiletries for every guest are provided.
Separate toilet
A second, separate toilet with a washbasin. With six guests, nobody has to queue in the morning.
Balcony among the flowers
By the front door there is a little balcony with a table and chairs, surrounded by window boxes full of flowers. It is the perfect spot for a morning espresso with cantucci or an evening glass of wine, looking out over the stone houses of Aramo.
What's included
- Free unlimited Wi-Fi
- Fireplace and pellet stove
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Balcony with table and chairs
- Two TVs
- Washing machine
- Bed linen and towels
- Toiletries and hairdryer
- Books and board games
- Badminton set and beach toys
- Free parking
- Football pitch in the village
Gallery
Take a look inside
The village
Aramo, one of the ten castles
Aramo is one of ten medieval hill villages, known as the castella, scattered across the green hills of the Valleriana in northern Tuscany. Its stone houses huddle together up to the top of the hill, where the church of San Frediano and its bell tower stand. From the walls you look down into the Torbola valley and across range after range of hills.
In the fifteenth century Aramo sat on the border between Lucca and Florence and saw bitter fighting. Today it is utterly peaceful. Cars stay below the walls and you get around the narrow lanes and steps on foot. In autumn and winter the mountains glow with colour, and on clear days the peaks are dusted with snow. In spring and summer the air is full of birdsong and the scent of herbs and flowers.
The whole valley is called the Svizzera Pesciatina, the Switzerland of Pescia. The name comes from the Swiss historian Sismondi, who found the landscape so like his Alpine homeland that he settled here. Everyone finds peace and quiet here.
The ten castella of the Valleriana
- Pietrabuona
- Medicina
- Fibbialla
- Aramo
- Sorana
- San Quirico
- Castelvecchio
- Stiappa
- Pontito
- Vellano
Local flavours
Tuscany on a plate
Food lovers can taste regional specialities, and cooking workshops can be arranged on request. The best produce is close by:
- From the bakery
- traditional Tuscan bread baked in a wood-fired oven
- From the pastry shop
- croissants, buns, cantucci and fragrant coffee
- From the market
- fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, including the famous Sorana beans
- From the butcher
- regional meats and cured meats you will remember for a long time
- From a shepherd friend
- sheep and goat cheeses: pecorino, caprino and ricotta
We can also prepare
- Breakfast with freshly baked braided bread
- A board of traditional Italian cured meats to taste
- A board of regional cheeses to taste
We are happy to recommend tried and trusted trattorias and pizzerias nearby.
Surroundings
Things to see nearby
Aramo is a great base for day trips. Distances and times are by car from Aramo.
- 0–15km
1The ten castles of the Valleriana
A footpath links all the castella of the valley through chestnut and oak woods, and the full route takes about six hours. Stop at the Paper Museum in Pietrabuona, at Sorana with its IGP-protected beans, at fan-shaped San Quirico and at Pontito, the highest of them all.
- 7km15 min by car
2Pescia
The nearest town, with shops, cafés and a railway station. It is known for its flower growing and one of the largest flower markets in Italy. Walk the long Piazza Mazzini up to the cathedral.
- 12km20 min by car
3Collodi
The village that gave the author of Pinocchio his pen name. Visit the Pinocchio Park with children, and the baroque garden of Villa Garzoni with its cascades and water staircase, with a butterfly house next door.
- 17km25 min by car
4Montecatini Terme and Montecatini Alto
A spa town famous across Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site, with the Art Nouveau baths of Tettuccio, Excelsior and Leopoldine. A historic funicular, running since 1898, climbs to medieval Montecatini Alto with views over the whole Valdinievole.
- 22km35 min by car
5Grotta Giusti
In Monsummano Terme you can bathe in warm thermal water inside a natural underground cave. A unique way to relax after a day of hiking.
- 36km50 min by car
6Vinci
Leonardo's home town, with a museum of his machines and inventions. His birthplace stands among the olive groves of nearby Anchiano.
- 37km45 min by car
7Lucca
One of the loveliest towns in Tuscany. Walk or cycle right round the old town on top of the Renaissance walls, and see the oval Piazza dell'Anfiteatro and the Guinigi Tower with oak trees on its roof.
- 39km55 min by car
8The Devil's Bridge
The Ponte della Maddalena at Borgo a Mozzano is a steeply humped medieval bridge over the Serchio. Legend says the devil built it in exchange for the first soul to cross.
- 57km1 h 20 min by car
9Abetone
Tuscany's largest ski resort, with slopes in winter and mountain trails and cooler air in summer.
- 59km1 h by car
10Pisa
The Leaning Tower, cathedral and baptistery on the Piazza dei Miracoli. Pisa also has the nearest international airport.
- 61km1 h by car
11The sea and the Versilia beaches
Sandy beaches and promenades at Viareggio, Lido di Camaiore and Forte dei Marmi, backed by the Apuan Alps. On hot days the sea is not far.
- 67km1 h 10 min by car
12Florence
The Duomo, the Uffizi and the Ponte Vecchio. The train from Pescia or Montecatini is the easy way in, with no need to park in the centre.
- 85–135km1 h 45 min – 2 h by car
13Chianti, San Gimignano and Siena
A longer trip along the wine route, the scenic Chiantigiana road (SR 222) from Florence to Siena. On the way you can visit San Gimignano, the medieval Manhattan, and Montepulciano.
Guest reviews
What our guests say
9.5 / 10based on 29 guest reviews on Booking.com
- 9.9Cleanliness
- 9.7Staff
- 9.7Comfort
- 10Free Wi-Fi
Wyjątkowe miejsce, tak bardzo, że trudno opisać słowami. Na pewno wrócimy!
A special place, so much so that it is hard to put into words. We will definitely be back!
Patrycja · PolandA gem of a place. Period building in an amazing location on top of a hill. … Hosts were just amazing, such lovely people.
Suresh · United KingdomDer Kontakt mit dem Eigentümer war vorbildlich. Die Umgebung ist wunderschön. Die Anlage hat eine sehr stimmungsvolle und angenehme Atmosphäre. Hohes Maß an Sauberkeit.
Contact with the owner was exemplary. The surroundings are beautiful. The place has a very atmospheric and pleasant feel. A very high standard of cleanliness.
Tom · GermanyAmazing accommodation! Has everything you need and more. The views and the atmosphere, everything is great. It’s so nice I had to prolong my stay there :)
Daniela · RomaniaPosizione ottima, paesino molto carino! La casa è molto accogliente e ha tutto il necessario per il soggiorno!
Excellent location, a really lovely village! The house is very welcoming and has everything you need for your stay!
Parodi · ItalyMooie, rustieke uitvalsbasis in de schoonheid van Toscane.
A beautiful, rustic base amid the beauty of Tuscany.
Berry · Netherlands
Contact
You are very welcome
Book directly on Booking.com or write to us. We are happy to answer questions about availability, getting here and extra services.
- aramoverde@gmail.com
- Address
- Piazza del Castello 3, 51017 Aramo (Pescia, PT) Show on map →
- Check-in
- 15:00–18:00
- Check-out
- 8:00–10:00
- Pets
- on request
- Parking
- free, about 100 m from the house
- Pisa airport
- 70 km, about 1 h 10 min
- Florence airport
- 65 km, about 1 h