Holiday Farmhouse in Tuscany near Lucca with Swimming Pool

If you want to experience the real Tuscan way of life, then take a wonderful holiday in this Tuscany Farmhouse with swimming pool in Gafagnana near Lucca, Italy. The farmhouse has wonderful views nestling in the Tuscan hills near Lucca. This beautiful farmhouse evolves over two levels and can house 5 people. The farmhouse has been renovated to offer a comfortable stay and still maintains its Tuscan originality with classic Tuscan features of terracotta floors, wood-beamed ceilings, stone archways and country antiques.

The living room and the dining room have been merged into one big charming area. There is a fresco of the countryside and a cozy fireplace in the living room that also has satellite television. The kitchen is on the same floor and is well equipped with modern amenities with a 5-burner gas stove and marble counter tops. The kitchen leads to a covered patio where guest can enjoy al fresco dining at a table with seating for 10 people. Offering lovely views of olive groves and the beautiful Tuscan countryside, the patio is a perfect place to enjoy a glass of the region’s best wine and relax. There is also a single bedroom and a bathroom with a shower on this floor.

Stairs lead to the upper level that has two bedrooms with matrimonial beds. The bedroom has a 4-poster wrought-iron bed that has sheer drapes lending a romantic air. The other bedroom is decorated in the fabled Tuscan style and is comfortable and bright having a sky light. The upstairs bathroom has a Jacuzzi bathtub. The big balcony has an enchanting herb garden. There is also a table and chairs with a sun umbrella that enables guests to watch a spectacular sunrise over the tranquil countryside of Tuscany. Stairs lead from the balcony to the large garden area that has an inviting large pool (9.5 x 4.5) just a short distance from the farmhouse.

The farmhouse is located in an advantageous position and is 50 meters from a typical Italian cafe, where you can relax over a morning coffee and have a tete-a-tete with the locals. The intriguing small town of Aquilea offers wonderful trattorias and pizzarias as well as various other shops. The holiday farmhouse is structured in an area of Tuscany called Gafagnana that is quiet and perfect being yet undiscovered by tourists. Rich in arts and crafts, this lovely place has its own customs where the artisans still favor their traditional heritage. Following their own cuisine and ancient recipes, the residents purchase the ingredients and various fresh produce from markets found throughout the area. Carrara, where the famous Italian marble is found, is also nearby. Lucca is only 30 minutes away and as history goes had a large water supply, so numerous wealthy and affluent people built many stately villas which can be explored today. Tourist areas such as Florence are less than an hour away. The Italian coast is less than 40 minutes away.

Property Type

Farmhouse

Town Lucca Region Tuscany Area Lucca

Features

Maximum capacity 5 Double sofa bed 0 Sq. mts. 100 Bathroom with tub 1 Single room 1 Bathroom with shower 1 Double Bedroom 2 Bathroom with tub and shower 0 Twin room 0 Bathroom with WC only 0 Extra bed 0 Location Country Single sofa bed 0 View Country View

General Features

Balcony, Fireplace, Garden, Heating, Parking, View

Accessories

Barbecue, Dishwasher, Freezer, Hair dryer, Jacuzzi, Satellite, Stereo, TV, Washing machine

Services

Local markets

Activities

Outdoor pool, Wine tasting nearby

Nearest Airport

Pisa or Florence - 40 Kms.

Weekly Rental Tariff (Rates in Euros)

Low 2007 29/09-20/12/07 1482 Euro Mid 2007 07/04-30/06/07 2340 Euro High 2007 30/06-29/09/07 2860 Euro   Low 2008 27/09-20/12/08 1485 Euro Mid 2008 05/04-28/06/08 2340 Euro High 2008 28/06-27/09/08 2860 Euro

Additional Charges

Heating charged based on consumption Security Deposit = 300 Euro Trash Removal - Guest responsibility Cooking on Request

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