Peralta 14-19 September '23
Come and enjoy a relaxing Tuscan Long Weekend.
Peralta is a 14th Century Hamlet restored by the renowned sculptor the late Fiore de Henriquez. Sitting 300m high on the side of the Apennine foothills, it overlooks Camaiore and the Mediterranean glimmers in the distance. On a clear day, you can see Corsica.
Revellers may choose from 5 charming apartments and a house on favourable terms.
(Reserved for us until the end of April.)
Stunning walks to local Tuscan restaurants* Relaxing by the pool with a delicately inebriating fine local glass of wine * Stimulating conversations over long lazy breakfasts and lunches* Ideal weather as it's mid-September (not too hot) * Pietrasanta and Lucca nearby * Cinque Terre 1 hour 16 mins away * Florence 1 hour 35 mins away * Pisa (and airport) 45 mins away (all by car).
The exquisite local cuisine is served in various restaurants, accessible via hillside walks and stunning scenery.
You can see Peralta from the walk to the delightful restaurant at Torcigliano.
Visit local markets, Pietrasanta (renowned international sculpture centre) and Lucca. All are nearby.
Why Come...
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An active (or restful - you choose) social weekend
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Fly to Pisa. 45 mins away by car. Easy
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Stunning walks
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Relaxing by the pool with your book and Aperol Spritz
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Long lazy breakfasts and lunches and intriguing conversations
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The weather should be ideal as it's mid-September
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No crowds - as there are no school hols
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You can stay on for extra days (subject to availability)
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Pietrasanta and Lucca are nearby
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Cinque Terre and Florence are around an hour and a half drive away
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Travel coordination via a private WhatsApp Group and Revellers' Club management
As Reveller Andrew Woodcock explains...
Prices are per night per apartment and include breakfast for all staying.
**5% discount if booking all 5 nights**
Studiolo Apartment - 2 bedrooms
1 Double, 1 Twin
2 bathrooms
€210/night
Pipistrelli Terrace Apartment
1 Double Room
€160/night
Pipistrelli Garden Apartment
1 Double Room
€160/night
Gemelli
1 Double Room
€145/night
Lamberto
1 Double
€120/night.
This delightful room has an ensuite bathroom overlooking the terrace and magnificent views.
Casa Giovanni
1 Double 1 Twin
2 bathrooms
€330/night
La Foresteria
1 Double, 1 Twin
€320/night
2 bathrooms
(House)
A brief history
Peralta was a 14th-century barracks where the Duke of Lucca's forces stayed before raiding the Florentines.
By the mid-20th century, it was in ruins. Then in the 1970s, renowned sculptor the late Fiore de Henriquez, restored it into an artists' retreat. Over the last 20 years or so, Dinah Voisin (David's Aunt) turned Peralta into a delightful retreat not just for artists.
All can feel revived and inspired.
It's uniquely stunning. Some of Fiore's sculptures are on display, including one of John F Kennedy and Augustus John. (Others for whom Fiore sculptured include Igor Stravinsky, Margot Fonteyn, Augustus John, Peter Ustinov, Vivien Leigh, the Queen Mother, Oprah Winfrey and Laurence Olivier.) You can stay there whilst you explore Tuscany's cultural marvels.
Today, Peralta is managed by Johann Schroeder, with Kate, Ale and the team ensuring your stay is as comfortable as possible.