La Macchietta > Tuscany Lucca Area> Castagnori

Lovely restored house, once a 'bottega'; furnished in personal, attractive country-style; panoramic terrace and pool

6+1 guests; 4 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms (1 en-suite); from €2.350 to €3.990 per week

 
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Description
Perched on top of a hill between Lucca and the Camaiore coast, this property offers lovely views over vineyards, olive groves and chestnut woods. The house, built at the beginning of the 1900s, has higher ceilings and larger windows than classical farmhouses and still maintains some of the features of its origins as the local “bottega” (general store). It is a particularly bright house with two separate areas for communal living. There is a living/book room on the ground floor and a large kitchen/dining/ living room on the lower ground floor with direct access to the terrace facing the valley and equipped for al fresco dining. The owners have just completed a major restoration adding modern comforts while preserving the original terracotta floors and beamed ceilings. They have also furnished the house with personal pieces reflecting their international background. In particular, the African connection gives the house a special touch reflected in some of the decorative items. Its location is ideal for visitors seeking a quiet base from which to explore the region. The swimming pool is located in a very panoramic position, overlooking the valley.

Layout
Ground Floor: Main entrance into the living/book room; double bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
Lower Ground Loor: Large, open plan kitchen with pizza oven, dining area, sitting area with open fireplace. Double doors opening to the terrace facing the valley with outdoor eating.
First Floor: Double bedroom; twin bedroom with cast iron poster beds; single bedroom; complete bathroom; complete shower room.

Staff
Maid service is included 2 hours a day, 3 days a week.

Distances (approx. kms)
S.Martino in Freddana (nearest village with shops, bank and PO); 6, Lucca 15, Pisa (nearest airport); 36, Beaches; 28.

Price list ineuro
02/01-27/03
10/04-29/05
02/10-25/12
26/12-02/01
27/03-10/04
29/05-03/07
04/09-02/10
03/07-17/07
17/07-04/09
Max no.
of Guests
Swimming pool size
(meters)
Security deposit
(euro)
2.350,00 2.720,00 3.840,00 3.990,00 6-1 12x4 €800,00

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Amenities

swimming pool; central heating; bbq; stereo; dvd player.

Reviews

"This was a marvellous place to stay for a restful holiday. We are saddened to leave today having thoroughly enjoyed the house, its grounds and the quietness of the countryside. What a difference it made being in somebody’s home rather than a rented house. The property was all you said it would be, thank you. "
(M.L. - U.K.)