This is a classic stone Tuscan farmhouse that dates back to the XIX century.It has been fully and authentically restored, using local materials such as pietra serena and chestnut wood. The location of the property offers magnificent views of the Tuscan hills and to the front of the Tyrrhenian coast stretching as far as "Corsica Island". The sun drenched olive groves, the smell of the wild time and herbs in the summer, the clusters of wild flowers in the spring, the clear unpolluted air, the silence make this little corner of Tuscany unique.The farmhouse Le Ligoracce gives you the chance to naturally experience country life style in a totally immersive way, among genuine sounds and fragrances. Trekking, Mountain Bike, Buddhism and more. Walk for miles along ancient tracks and stop to take in the breathtaking scenes that open up in front of you. Bring your mountain bike if you are the sporty type, or enjoy new free roads among the fields on your motorbike. Visit and enjoy birdwatching in the WWF protected natural area of the Lake of S. Luce. Walk to the local Buddhist Centre of Pomaia and share the spiritual peace of the place for a few hours, or go to the local markets and rediscover what food used to taste like. Bees, horses and wild nature Choose your favourite way to live the countryside: help with the "smielatura", the collection of honey and try some of the scented honey for breakfast. Watch our horses being groomed and prepared for a ride. Discover wild orchids in the field around the farmhouse. Watch the red sun set from your porch sipping a glass of wine. Take up painting. Or simply watch the huge sky at night and myriads of stars and constellations. Historical sites and towns The farmhouse is favorably positioned to visit some amongst the most beautiful towns in Tuscany: Pisa, Siena, Volterra, S. Gimignano, Lucca, Firenze and the traditional villages of Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Casale Marittimo. Nestled within the " Golfo di Baratti " lays the necropoli etrusca of Populonia, today part of the interesting "Parco Archeologico e Naturalistico." Seaside and Beaches Over 20% of the Costa degli Etruschi comprises parks, protected areas, nature oases, and fauna reserves. Nature is not just a setting, but the very essence of this land with its dense stands of pine trees, woods and countryside rich with colours and scents; a temperate climate throughout the year, with particularly mild springs, long summers and infrequent rainfall during autumn/winter, makes for enjoyable holidays all year round. Distances From Livorno: 40 Km From Volterra: 40 Km From Pisa: 65 Km From Siena: 90 Km From Firenze: 100 Km Our website: http//:www.ligoracce.it