Tuscany's golden coastline is known as 'Versilia'  which nestles neatly below the marble - topped Apuan mountains.  Marina di Pietrasanta and it's charming old town are in the heart of Versilia and  have become 'our special part of Italy'. Our love affair with this wonderful area of Tuscany began in 1973 when my husband Barry and I established Bellaglen Villa rentals. 

 

Versilia / the Tuscan Riviera offers something for everyone, immaculate golden beaches, beachside pools, mountains, art, tennis, horse-riding, watersports, thermal spas, walking, designer boutiques, fantastic markets, world class restaurants, authentic trattorias, opera, cafe culture and the charm of small town Italian life.   All of this and you are only 30 minutes from Pisa airport, 1 hour from Florence, 20 minutes from Lucca and an hour from Portofino. (All accessible by train from Pietrasanta)

 

Over the years Bellaglen / Bridgewater has become part of the local community and it’s a pleasure to share this local knowledge with our guests so they are offered the kind of service usually only discovered by frequent Italian visitors  to the area.

 

Bridgewater offer a hand picked collection of private villas and apartments in Versilia and the surrounding areas. Choose from accommodation close to the sea, in the Lucca centre / countryside or in prestigious Forte dei Marmi. Whichever area you prefer we feel sure you will enjoy our special part of Italy.

 

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Pietrasanta / Lucca Coast: Pietrasanta (Our special part of Italy since 1973) is a beautiful town of Roman origins known as 'The city of art & artists'.  Once home to Michelangelo, Pietrasanta nestles at the foothills of the apuan Alps only 3 km from the golden beaches of Versilia / Tuscany coast.  Golf, tennis, walking, water-sports, beach clubs with pools, a stunning piazza, children's play areas, fantastic restaurants, art exhibitions & bijoux boutiques.  30 mins Pisa airport. 1 hour Florence. 1 hour Portofino. 25 mins Lucca.
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Lucca centre & countryside:  An ancient walled city filled with art, history, culture, antique markets, music festivals, designer shops, excellent restaurants & countless churches! This charming city is also surrounded by some of Tuscany's most beautiful countryside filled with centuires old vineyards, ancient vineyards & remote hilltop villages. 25 mins Pisa airport, 30 mins golden beaches of Versilia / Tuscany coast.  
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Forte dei Marmi: Renowned worldwide as Tuscany's most exclusive & elegant beach resort. An area favoured by wealthy Tuscans and Milanese aswell as some of the world's most celebrated stars. Pisa airport 30 mins. Daily boat trips to Portofino, Elba & Capraia.
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BEST AIRPORTS FOR THIS AREA:

Pisa (ideally)

Florence

Genoa

Bologna