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Castiglione Campspace, Wild Camping Paladini in the Tuscan Apennine.

5.00 (3 reviews) Verified CHIOZZA, LU, Lucca, Italy #s000213

Ways to spend the night

  • Equipped tent

  • Tent

About this campspace

Our wild, eco-friendly campsite is located in the Apennine hills, in an ancient chestnut tree forest far away from roads and cars. Services include fully equipped kitchen, camp fire, bathrooms with hot showers, outdoor showers, sauna, meditation platform, chill out room and much more. Wild camping Paladini is ideal for hikers, walkers, nature-lovers, artists, wood-carvers, musicians, land-artists, wild-swimmers, natural-food lovers and anyone who just wants to relax in a completely natural surrounding where wild boar, deer, foxes and even wolves can be seen occasionally. A short stroll (1.7 km) will bring you to the medieval bridge at Castiglione where you can swim in the cool river water or just chill in the breeze of the waterfall. Other tracks through the forest can take you further afield.

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Your host

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Stay warm & dry 🍂🔥

  • Sauna

  • Fire basket

  • Fireplace

  • Firewood available

  • Hot shower

  • Covered kitchen

About this campspace

Our wild, eco-friendly campsite is located in the Apennine hills, in an ancient chestnut tree forest far away from roads and cars. Services include fully equipped kitchen, camp fire, bathrooms with hot showers, outdoor showers, sauna, meditation platform, chill out room and much more. Wild camping Paladini is ideal for hikers, walkers, nature-lovers, artists, wood-carvers, musicians, land-artists, wild-swimmers, natural-food lovers and anyone who just wants to relax in a completely natural surrounding where wild boar, deer, foxes and even wolves can be seen occasionally. A short stroll (1.7 km) will bring you to the medieval bridge at Castiglione where you can swim in the cool river water or just chill in the breeze of the waterfall. Other tracks through the forest can take you further afield.

Stay warm & dry 🍂🔥

  • Sauna
    Available for all guests

  • Fire basket
    Available for all guests

  • Fireplace
    Available for all guests

  • Firewood available
    Available for all guests

  • Hot shower
    Available for all guests

  • Covered kitchen
    Available for all guests

  • Rain shelter
    Available for all guests

Food and drink

  • Drinking water

  • BBQ

  • Hot water

  • Refrigerator

    Limited space for bare essentials
  • Dishwashing sink

  • Kitchen

    Fully equipped kitchen for guests' use
  • Dining table

  • Gas stove

  • Cooking basics

  • Dishes and cutlery

  • Electric kettle

  • Coffee maker

Comfort & Fun

  • Sauna

    Sauna available free of charge, guests must prepare wood and light sauna
  • Fire basket

  • Fireplace

  • Firewood available

  • Swimming pond or river

    1.7 km away along through forest ancient mule track
  • WiFi

Sanitation

  • Toilet

  • Hot shower

  • Cold shower

Electricity

  • Electricity

Pet-friendly

  • Pets allowed

In case of rain

  • Covered kitchen

  • Rain shelter

Family-friendly

  • Animals on site

    Donkeys, hens, rooster, dogs and cat

Views

  • Sunset view

  • Forest view

  • Mountain view

Seating area

  • Picnic table

  • Outdoor seating area

Available pitch types

Select check-in and check-out dates to see available pitches.

Instant book

Asana bell tent

  • Equipped tent

A four metre diameter bell tent with wooden floor, private water source and electrical socket

from € 51.00 per night
Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
60m2

Asana bell tent

  • Equipped tent

    Equipped tent

A four metre diameter bell tent with wooden floor, private water source and electrical socket

Check-in between: 2:00 pm–9:00 pm

Check-out between: 7:30 am–11:00 am

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 0

Child price applies to this age: 18

Min. number of days that can be booked in advance: 1

Number of beds: 3

Size per pitch: 60m2

Surface

  • Grass

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 14 days before check-in will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excluding Campspace fees). If they cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Wild Camping Paladini is 300 metres down a medieval forest trail from the closest parking space. We encourage campers to walk from either Castiglione (2.5 km) or Chiozza (1.5 km) as there is limited parking directly above the camp.
There is a communal campfire lit most evenings all guests welcome.
Pets are more than welcome as long as they respect other guests and the wildlife around Paladini. We have chickens, donkeys and a loveable dog, Rocco.

Pets allowed: yes

Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
2 pitches
60m2

Instant book

Camp spot

Bring your own
  • Tent

Pitch a tent in our ancient chestnut tree forest, hidden away from roads and modern life. Apart from your 60 metre private pitch you are welcome to use our communal areas including fully-equipped kitchen, bathrooms with hot showers, camp fire, sauna,chill out room and much more.

from € 36.00 per night
Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
9 pitches
60m2

Camp spot

  • Tent

    With your Tent

Pitch a tent in our ancient chestnut tree forest, hidden away from roads and modern life. Apart from your 60 metre private pitch you are welcome to use our communal areas including fully-equipped kitchen, bathrooms with hot showers, camp fire, sauna,chill out room and much more.

Check-in between: 2:00 pm–9:00 pm

Check-out between: 7:30 am–11:00 am

Can guests place their tent/van wherever they wish? no

Min. number of nights: 1

Child price applies from this age: 2

Child price applies to this age: 12

Guest can book the same day until: 5:00 pm

Size per pitch: 60m2

Food and drink

  • Drinking water

Electricity

  • Phone charging station

Surface

  • Grass

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 14 days before check-in will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excluding Campspace fees). If they cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Wild Camping Paladini is 300 metres down a medieval forest trail from the closest parking space. We encourage campers to walk from either Castiglione (2.5 km) or Chiozza (1.5 km) as there is limited parking directly above the camp.
There is a communal campfire lit most evenings all guests welcome.
Pets are more than welcome as long as they respect other guests and the wildlife around Paladini. We have chickens, donkeys and a loveable dog, Rocco.

Pets allowed: yes

Max. people
4 persons
Pitches
9 pitches
60m2

Your host, Colm

5.00 (3 reviews)

Host is verified by Campspace

Acceptance rate: 100%

Hi there!  I am Irish, musician, hiker & camping enthusiast, and have a great love of this land where I have been living for the past twenty years.  The forest, rivers, wildlife and nature bring out the best in me and in anyone who visits, and my team and I are looking forward to sharing this gorgeous unspoiled part of Tuscany with you soon.  Come and get to know us and other guests at our regular evening campfires where a song or two are never far away, or try one of our chestnut flour pancakes (necci) in our communal kitchen.

Tips

  • Try the gorgeous walk along a medieval trail to the ancient bridge and waterfall for a swim

  • Just chill and enjoy the nature well away from the road

  • There is a basic shop at the pizzeria in Chiozza (1.5km), you can shop in Castiglione (3 km by foot), and a mobile supermarket comes to near the camp every Tuesday morning.

  • Highly recommended pizzeria in Chiozza (1.5km), Il Pozzo in Pieve Fosciana (8km), Locanda Belvedere in Sillico (16km in car or 8km on foot)

  • Bar in Chiozza

Reviews

Otti

Tell us about your experience
I stayed at Paladini for almost a week. The atmosphere at Paladini is relaxed and familiar. It is a lovely stay for everyone who loves to stay in a small 'community camping' with (some) interaction. In the morning there are pancakes. In the evening a delicious meal. The pizzeria in Chiozza is a 15 minutes walk away. Castiglione takes around 30 minutes through a beautiful path via the river. The campsite is located in the middle of nature.
I would recommend this camp-space to people who can appreciate a eco-friendly and primitive stay. I had a great time :)

How was the contact with the host?
The contact with the host was perfect.

August 2021 · Translated from dutch

Joke

Tell us about your experience
most beautiful place with most beautiful people ! 🍃💚

How was the contact with the host?
very pleasant and warm

July 2021

Kyra

Tell us about your experience
This place is amazing. Great people, cute animals and the right place to connect with nature.

How was the contact with the host?
The host is super friendly and communication worked all fine.

Tips for new guests?
The path is not easy to be found and the roads are partly a little steep and rocky. But there are also nice locals who like to help out finding the right way.

July 2021

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Surroundings

At this campspace
  • Horses or ponies

  • Chickens

  • Vegetable farm

What you can find in the area
  • River or stream

  • Mountains

  • Urban area

Ways to spend the day
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    Swimming

At this campspace

  • Horses or ponies

  • Chickens

  • Vegetable farm

What you can find in the area

  • River or stream

  • Mountains

  • Urban area

  • Forest

Ways to spend the day

  • Hiking

  • Cycling

  • Swimming

  • Sightseeing

  • Visiting nearby towns

  • Wildlife watching

  • Climbing

  • Mountaineering

  • Rafting

  • Making a campfire

    Permitted at communal fire space unless prohibited by local authoties in very dry seasons.
  • Wellness and sauna

    Basic sauna, guests can prepare and light fire ideal for a rainy afternoon or evening
  • Sports like pingpong or volleyball

    ping pong table
  • Outdoor cooking

Sustainability

  • Waste separation

  • Self-grown food

  • Food products from locals in the region

  • Solar panels

  • Green power

  • Heat pump

  • Solar water heater

  • Organic cleaning products

  • Water-saving measures

Wood chip compost hot water heating system, dry compost toilets, production of chestnut flour, we have also just brought water from a mountain stream to all of the taps in Paladini

Additional info

Cancellation Policy

Guests who cancel at least 14 days before check-in will receive a refund of the amount paid by them (excluding Campspace fees). If they cancel between 7 and 14 days before check-in, they will receive a 50% refund. Otherwise they will not be refunded.

Rules

Wild Camping Paladini is 300 metres down a medieval forest trail from the closest parking space. We encourage campers to walk from either Castiglione (2.5 km) or Chiozza (1.5 km) as there is limited parking directly above the camp.
There is a communal campfire lit most evenings all guests welcome.
Pets are more than welcome as long as they respect other guests and the wildlife around Paladini. We have chickens, donkeys and a loveable dog, Rocco.


Checking in and out

Check-in between: 2:00 pm–9:00 pm
Check-out between: 7:30 am–11:00 am

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