The available spaces at Le Peschiere … and in the vicinity

The Gallery of Gemma Detti

The Gallery of Gemma Detti

The Gemma Detti Gallery is available for small meetings and receptions in collaboration with a local restaurant operator.

Gianmarco’s Library

Gianmarco’s Library

Giano Marco, film-maker and all-round thinker and creator, has a built up a very large and very personal collection of books on all the subjects that interest him. His house is near...


Kitchens

Kitchens

The internal kitchen is large and well-equipped, with its own fireplace. A second external kitchen is located under a verandah porch, with covered dining space or some twenty persons.

Studio meeting place

Studio meeting place

The principal meeting space within the house is the studio, a former barn. It can seat up to 60 people informally and is adjacent to the kitchen. It has its own toilet and two private...


Garden

Garden

The fortunate consequence of enlightened neglect, more than of diligence and planning. Nonetheless it offers a range of places and spaces for close encounters of many kinds.

Park woodland and footpath

Park woodland and footpath

Dense woodland, home to roe deer, wild boar, porcupines, pheasants and tortoises


Accomodation

Accomodation

The house has four bedrooms, not always available for visitors. Other accommodation is available within walking distance at two neighbouring hotels.

Amphitheatre

Amphitheatre

Seating for up to 100 spectators in an informal arena built upon preexisting rock shoals. Facing due west towards the sunset.


Parlour

Parlour

By several hundred years the oldest part of the house. A spacious and comfortable living room with baby grand piano. It can comfortably seat more than twenty persons. Previously occupied by...

The author

Richard Harris

Richard Harris Richard Harris has lived and worked in Italy since 1989. His home is Le Peschiere, which his wife, the architect Gemma Detti, restored in 1994 ...

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