The 10 best Specialty lodgings in Province of Massa Carrara, Italy

An historic house in Tuscan style opens the view to the wide Versilian panorama from the natural balcony of Fosdinovo, 10 minutes from the sea. Few rooms furnished with sobriety in a villa among olive groves and fruit trees offer comfort and a touch of vintage taste with elements of recovery and small testimonies of a recent past. In one of the houses that belonged to the patrician Tuscan "banchieri" family, from the distant medieval origins, one appreciates the comfort of the spacious accommodations, the good breakfast freshly prepared with handmade products, the cuisine with intense and genuine flavors. Not far from the Apuan Alps, with the Apennines behind it and the Tyrrhenian Sea in front of the Locanda, it offers the right balance between the relaxed rural flavor and the nearby tourist opportunities among archaeological sites, medieval castles, walks and pleasant swims in summer.

Mulino Marghen is a tastefully restored water mill,once used to produce flour from the chestnuts of the surrounding forest.The mill sits on the banks of the clear flowing torrente gordana and is surrounded by the forests and pasture of Zeri.We offer warm hospitality in our comfortable 5 rooms amidst the tranquilty of our unique position.Dine on fresh local produce prepared in our kitchen. Whenever possible produce is either grown organically on our own land or else sourced from local farmers here in Zeri Valley. All rooms are ensuite and have internet access.In the summer we serve a great breakfast on the terrace,with the sound of the river in the background.In the evening,if it is cooler,relax in front of the fire place in our snug salon.

"Ai Chiosi" B&B is in Pontremoli, a small town situated between the Magra and Verde rivers in the north of Tuscany (Lunigiana). Castles, middle-ages villages, ancient churches and 17 th century, inside painted, palaces are some of the outstanding features of the area. Located in a quiet country atmosphere, just 10 minutes walk from the town centre, "Ai Chiosi" B&B consists of two recently restored ancient manor houses, separated by a 300 square metres stone paved patio and surrounded by 3 hectares of farmland. Between the two farm houses there is the availability of a large open space in the green of nature, where it is possible to stay in relax, of a suitable area for the entertainment of children and of a reserved parking. The rooms, with the private bathroom, have inside stone details and wooden beams. They are furnished in simple, but comfortable and pleasant manner. The breakfast is served at ground floor in a tavern, furnished with ancient country tools and machinery for making wine and flours.