Borgo della Madonnina Borgo della Madonina is close to Celle dei Puccini, one time home of the Puccini family, and the beautiful hill village of Pescaglia, perched at the top of a steep hillside. Bordered by the forested Appenines to the east and the Apuan Alps to the west, the Garfagnana area is one of alpine meadows, lush hills, rivers and gorges, making it ideal for walking and hiking. The Medieval and Renaissance, walled city of Lucca is only 18 kilometres away, while Pisa (45 minutes) and Florence (70 minutes) are close enough for day trips. The smart beach resorts of Viareggio, Marina di Pietrasanta and Forte dei Marmi are only a short (40 minutes), but stunning drive across the Apuan Alps. Barga and Torre del Lago have wonderful music and opera festivals throughout the spring ...Borgo della Madonnina Borgo della Madonina is close to Celle dei Puccini, one time home of the Puccini family, and the beautiful hill village of Pescaglia, perched at the top of a steep hillside. Bordered by the forested Appenines to the east and the Apuan Alps to the west, the Garfagnana area is one of alpine meadows, lush hills, rivers and gorges, making it ideal for walking and hiking. The Medieval and Renaissance, walled city of Lucca is only 18 kilometres away, while Pisa (45 minutes) and Florence (70 minutes) are close enough for day trips. The smart beach resorts of Viareggio, Marina di Pietrasanta and Forte dei Marmi are only a short (40 minutes), but stunning drive across the Apuan Alps. Barga and Torre del Lago have wonderful music and opera festivals throughout the spring and summer. Nearby there are two very warm and welcoming, family owned restaurants, ‘Molin della Volpe’, a pleasant ten minute walk away, and ‘La Fonte’ in Trebbio, a ten minute drive away. La Roccia La Roccia is situated across the marble courtyard from Casa della Madonnina. It's named after the massive boulder built into the kitchen that forms the foundation of the house. Downstairs, this traditional two-storey farmhouse has a large eat-in kitchen, which has chestnut cupboards, marble worktops and a dishwasher. The ceiling is original with chestnut beams and terracotta tiles. There is an original, working fireplace in the kitchen. On the ground floor there is also a double bedroom with an antique pine wardrobe and a shower room. Up the wrought iron staircase, you’ll find a pretty, two zone sitting room, a double bedroom and a bathroom with a tub. There is a sofabed in the first half of the sitting room and an open fireplace in the second part, which is dreamlike in the autumn and winter. The house overlooks the valley and has two private, outside terraces with deckchairs, a table and chairs for dining and a small bbq. Más