Villas in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana is the main town of the Garfagnana, about 40 km from Lucca, with a fortress and cathedral. Homes are large and almost all have a private pool.
- Villas
- 12
- From, per week
- £365
About Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana lies north of the Serchio, between the Apennines and the Apuan Alps, at about 270 m where the Serchio meets the Turrite Secca. It is called both the capital and the green heart of the Garfagnana. Its Rocca Ariostesca, named for the poet Ariosto who governed here from 1522 to 1525, holds the town hall and an archaeological museum, and the cathedral has a Della Robbia terracotta. The Garfagnana is densely wooded with heavy rainfall, and its chestnut flour has DOP status. Homes are spread around the town, tend to sleep six or more, nearly all with a private pool, and many have a fireplace.
Is Castelnuovo di Garfagnana right for you?
- Best for
- Large-group stays with pools, close to mountain walking
- Not for you if
- You want a beach or sea views; this is mountain country.
Near Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
Orecchiella Park
A nature reserve with a visitor centre at San Romano, family-friendly trails and a Bear Trail of just over a kilometre.
Mont'Alfonso Fortress
A fortress built in the late 1500s by the House of Este, who held this part of the Garfagnana.
Barga
A medieval town in the Serchio Valley, with a Romanesque cathedral and a mid-August jazz festival.
Getting to Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
Pisa airport is about 66 km away, roughly 1 hour 14 minutes by road. A train also runs hourly from Castelnuovo to Pisa Centrale, though not the airport. With homes spread around the hills, a car is the sensible choice.
Villas in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana
3-star property
La Terrazza Rosata
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
12
6
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+8 more
3-star property
Pianaccio
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
8
3
0
BBQGardenMicrowave+8 more
4-star property
La Fenice
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
16
8
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
3-star property
Casa dei Ciliegi
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
6
4
0
BBQGardenParking+8 more
3-star property
Le Bore (CNG122)
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
3-star property
Michael e Patrick
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
7
4
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
4-star property
La Fenice - 08 pax
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
8
4
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
3-star property
Le Bore
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
2
1
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
from£52
per night
3-star property
Caminetto (CNG177)
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
5
2
0
FireplaceParkingPool+5 more
4-star property
Altana (CNG176)
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
4
1
0
DishwasherParkingPool+5 more
4-star property
Capanna (CNG175)
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
3
2
0
ParkingPoolTerrace+4 more
3-star property
Le Bore
Castelnuovo di Garfagnana, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
from£71
per nightCastelnuovo di Garfagnana villa holidays: questions answered
Is Castelnuovo di Garfagnana good for walking?
Yes. It is a starting point for the Orecchiella Park and the Apuan Alps reserve, which have marked CAI paths, and the park has family-friendly trails including a Bear Trail where a sturdy barrier separates you from the bears.
Do homes in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana have pools?
Nearly all do. Homes here tend to be roomy, sleeping six or more, and some sleep much larger groups, so it suits families sharing a pool. Many also have a fireplace, which fits the wooded, rainy climate.
How far is Castelnuovo di Garfagnana from Pisa airport?
About 66 km, which takes roughly 1 hour 14 minutes by road. There is an hourly train to Pisa Centrale, but it does not run to the airport itself.
What is the Rocca Ariostesca in Castelnuovo di Garfagnana?
A fortress dating to the 12th century and enlarged the following century. It is named after Ludovico Ariosto, governor of the Garfagnana from 1522 to 1525, and it now houses the town hall and the Garfagnana Archaeological Museum.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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