{"id":2257,"date":"2013-09-27T11:03:11","date_gmt":"2013-09-27T11:03:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/?p=2257"},"modified":"2013-09-27T12:55:36","modified_gmt":"2013-09-27T12:55:36","slug":"2014-pathfinder-tuscany-holiday-lodge-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leisuredays.co.uk\/news\/2014-pathfinder-tuscany-holiday-lodge-review-2257\/","title":{"rendered":"The 2014 Pathfinder Tuscany holiday lodge review"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Pathfinder Tuscany lodge is new for 2014 and has a distinctive ambience.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s open plan so you can enter via the side door into the dining area or via the French doors into the living area.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The oval table in the dining area is complemented by six chairs, perfect to enjoy a meal on a cool evening.<\/p>\n

One supposes that on warm days and balmy evenings, meals will take place on the decking – a BBQ of local produce perhaps?<\/p>\n

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In the living room there are two large sofas with bright yellow cushions, two free-standing chairs set round a coffee table in the style of an old wooden travelling trunk near a traditional cream electric wood burning stove, which together creates an ideal layout for exchanging the day\u2019s news and views and putting your feet up.<\/p>\n

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All that is missing is a large vase of sunflowers! A white wood panel effect wall is the feature and pendant light fittings flow from the dining to the living area.<\/p>\n

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The kitchen is well equipped to rustle up a rustic pasta supper, \u2018just like Mamma used to make\u2019<\/i> with friends and family in attendance or for a romantic meal for two serenaded by those famous Italian voices.<\/p>\n

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You\u2019ll find a dishwasher, four burner gas hob, oven and grill, a single sink and drainer and plenty of space to chill the local wine in the built-in fridge. The feature wall is rustic cedar with stylish windows.<\/p>\n

Opposite the kitchen is the third bedroom (it could be a study if you wanted) with two single beds and a free standing distressed look wardrobe, a familiar sight in all the bedrooms.<\/p>\n

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The hallway has a very useful and large storage cupboard and opposite that is the family bathroom with an over-bath shower and a round basin set in a walnut washstand.<\/p>\n

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The second bedroom is similar in style to the third bedroom, but does have the advantage of being able to accommodate a double bed if required.<\/p>\n

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The master bedroom is a masterpiece of design with full height windows with Roman blinds (well what else would you expect?!) and two free-standing wardrobes.<\/p>\n

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And just when you thought you\u2019d seen it all, open a door into a walk-through dressing area with two free-standing wardrobes leading into the haven of an en-suite shower room.
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It\u2019s only in shoulder season that you\u2019d think of using the heating generated by the LPG condensing boiler.<\/span><\/p>\n

The exterior cladding is Canexel on the model shown here but other options are available.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Verdict:\u00a0<\/strong>Bellissima! It\u2019s light bright and calming, perfect to chill out in Chiantishire…but choose your plot with care.<\/p>\n

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In Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\n