Beautiful restored farmhouse/ villa with private pool & spectacular views

Lucca farmhouse rental - House set in private estate of vineyards & olives
Lucca farmhouse rental - House set in private estate of vineyards & olives
  • Per week €1,950 - €3,100
USD Conversion (ESTIMATED)
Per week (USD) $2,480 - $3,943
  • Bedrooms4
  • Sleeps8
  • 2 Bathrooms

Photos and Description of the Lucca vacation farmhouse rental
4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 7-8

Casa a Corte is a beautiful, restored property of Roman origin near the hamlet of Gugliano. The house is encircled by olive groves, vineyards, fruit trees, chestnut woodlands, mountain streams and offers the most unimaginable tranquillity to those seeking total relaxation. However, the lively town of Lucca, a 15 minute drive by car, offers everything one could wish for, whether it be fine dining, shopping, sight-seeing or cycling around the ancient walls during the 'passegiata' at sunset. The house is well located for visiting Florence & Siena, the seaside resorts & the beautiful mountain regions of Garfagnana. Casa a Corte is set in 30 acres of its own land which is used for the production of wine and olive oil. From the three large terraces and swimming pool, one can enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding countryside & hear the distant sound of church bells and choir from over the valley. There is a well-maintained garden and a lovely pool which enjoys sun throughout the day.

Lucca farmhouse rental - House set in private estate of vineyards & olives

House set in private estate of vineyards & olives

Lucca farmhouse rental - Pool in olive grove benefits from sun all day

Pool in olive grove benefits from sun all day

Lucca farmhouse rental - Kitchen terrace - one of 3 terraces

Kitchen terrace - one of 3 terraces

Lucca farmhouse rental - Large South terrace with lovely views

Large South terrace with lovely views

Lucca farmhouse rental - Chestnut beamed living room with original features

Chestnut beamed living room with original features

Lucca farmhouse rental - Dining room with doors onto terrace, views to pool

Dining room with doors onto terrace, views to pool

Lucca farmhouse rental - Spacious, airy twin bedroom with views over estate

Spacious, airy twin bedroom with views over estate

Lucca farmhouse rental - Double room with views from bed

Double room with views from bed

Lucca farmhouse rental - Childs twin bedroom & armoire, with lovely views

Childs twin bedroom & armoire, with lovely views

Lucca farmhouse rental - Side of pool with views of vines & olive groves

Side of pool with views of vines & olive groves

Lucca farmhouse rental - view from kitchen terrace to pool

view from kitchen terrace to pool

Lucca farmhouse rental - The house positioned on hill, overlooking valley

The house positioned on hill, overlooking valley

Lucca farmhouse rental - Local church, passed on stroll to bar/ pizzeria

Local church, passed on stroll to bar/ pizzeria

Nearest Airport : Pisa Airport at 40 Kilometres
Nearest Ferry : Viareggio at 30 Kilometres
Nearest Train : Lucca at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Motorway : Lucca at 15 Kilometres
Nearest Beach : beach at 30 Kilometres
Car: necessary

Lucca is a beautiful walled medieval city, which is the birthplace of Puccini. The city is mostly pedestrianised, which is fantastic for cycling and walking. The countryside north of Lucca is breathtaking with many medieval villages perched on wooded hillsides. There are many beautiful palazzos, spas and vineyards to visit in the area. Florence, Pisa and the beaches are all within a short distance.

In the summer there are many musical events: Puccini opera at Torre del lago, whilst in Lucca, during July, several of the worlds best musicians play in the amphitheatre. There are also several jazz festivals.

There are many superb restaurants within 15 mins of the house. Fungi and truffles are some of the local specialities and olive oil from Lucca is one of the best in the world. One hour's drive north from the house is the beautiful ski resort of Abetone.This is a very popular resort with very good facilities

This wonderful location, a wildlife paradise, can be seen using Google Earth

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Changeover Day: flexible

Rental Rates for this vacation farmhouse rental in Lucca, Italy

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Summer 2012 May 20 2012 Jun 23 2012 €2,600 - - - - - - 1 Week
Peak Summer 2012 Jun 24 2012 Sep 8 2012 €3,100 - - - - - - 1 Week
Late Summer 2012 Sep 9 2012 Sep 22 2012 €2,800 - - - - - - 1 Week
Early Autumn 2012 Sep 23 2012 Oct 5 2012 €2,500 - - - - - - 1 Week
Autumn 2012 Oct 6 2012 Oct 27 2012 €1,950 - - - - - - 1 Week

Additional information about rental rates

  • Minimum stay 1 week (Saturday to Saturday). Out of season we are more flexible with timings with the house available for 10 days etc.
    Payments must be made by bank transfer.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation farmhouse rental in Lucca, Italy

Property Type:
  • farmhouse (detached)

Accommodation Type:
  • self-catering

Location Type:
  • rural

Theme:
  • activity
  • away from it all

General:
  • sunbed
  • linens provided
  • towels provided
  • central heating

Kitchen:
  • freezer
  • refrigerator
  • dish washer
  • washing machine
  • 4 ring stove
  • grill
  • oven

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • comfy seating for 8 people

Dining:
  • child's highchair
  • dining room
  • seating for 8 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom - Bidet, Shower, Toilet
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
    Bathroom 3 - Outdoor Shower, shower by pool
  • Towels are provided, but not for the beach and pool

Bedrooms:
  • 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8
  • Bedroom main - 1 Queen
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single, painted Italian wrought iron
    Bedroom 3 - 2 Twin/ Single, painted Italian wrought iron
    Bedroom 4 - 2 Twin/ Single, painted Italian wrought iron
  • 1 double, 3 twins. Linen provided and changed weekly. Towels provided for bathroom only Cots can be provided - notice must be made when booking.
Entertainment:
  • radio
  • stereo system
  • TV
  • CD
  • audio tape player
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD

Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access
  • broadband access

Outside:
  • terrace
  • barbecue
  • garage
  • garden
  • parking
  • 8 garden chairs

Swimming Pools:
  • private pool
  • outdoor pool

Suitability:
  • long term renters welcome
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • children welcome
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only

Leisure Activities:
  • horseback riding
  • walking

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • swimming
  • cycling
  • mountain biking
  • fishing
  • tennis

Notes: The property has been sympathetically restored retaining original beamed ceilings and antique cotto floors. The interior is comfortable and stylish benefiting from central heating, dishwasher, washing machine, fully well equipped kitchen and satellite TV, broadband Internet access, exterior & pool lighting, mosquito blinds, plus antique furniture, paintings & photos. The house is set out on 3 floors. The ground floor has a kitchen, dining room, toilet & shower room with washing machine. The first floor has a comfortable sitting room which is exceptionally well equipped for families who enjoy books and board games, plus satellite TV/ DVD/ hi-fi/ Wi-fi. There is also a large airy twin bedroom (100cm wide beds) with comfortable traditional iron beds. Upstairs there are a further 3 bedrooms - a double bedroom, 2 twins bedroom with traditional beds, chestnut armoires and original features including chestnut beams. There is also a large spacious shower room with toilet & bidet

Further details for this vacation farmhouse rental in Lucca, Italy

3 terraces, pool and garden: The property is superb for outdoor living as it enjoys sunshine from dawn to dusk. The gardens provide perfect areas for relaxation and for children to play.

The house is surrounded by 3 large terraces. The east terrace is accessed from both the kitchen and dining room. A pergola of climbing jasmine, wysteria and passion fruit provides dappled shade. There are views through the olive trees to the pool. Lighting above the large stone table allows for 'al fresco' dining. The large terracotta tiled south terrace is a sun worshippers' dream. It also benefits from a dining table. The west terrace enjoys a well established garden of lavender, roses, mimosa and fig trees. All terraces have fabulous views across the vineyards and valley.

The area is organic & a wildlife enthusiasts dream with many rare species of animals & birds. In the spring & summer the area is full of wild flowers .

Casa a Corte has appeared in the TV programme 'A House in Tuscany' and in several magazines

Local Tuscan cook available on request with an English speaking chef.

Near the house there is a bar with pizzeria (pizzeria open at weekends only, making the best pizzas cooked over chestnut wood) and deli within walking distance from the house.

The local town of Ponte A Moriano which is 10 mins away by car, has several restaurants, banks/post office, deli's with wonderful cooked meals to take away, ice cream bar, cafes, excellent butcher, superb market with fish, local vegetables, local honey, mushrooms, olive oils etc and a large supermarket, plus a supplier of local wines etc

Ski:

Skiing is an hours journey at Abetone. It is a very nice Italian resort.

Other Activities:

Wildlife / restaurants / markets

Reviews for this vacation farmhouse rental in Lucca, Italy

Beautiful restored farmhouse/ villa with private pool & spectacular views
average rating of 5.0 based on 13 reviews
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Beautiful restored farmhouse/ villa with private pool & spectacular views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p17137
+39 0583-353125
Lucca Piana di Lucca
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5

Comments from Owner Guestbook

Review Submitted: December 6, 2007 Date of Stay: December 2007
A Corte has given our family 5 wonderful holidays since 1999. It is such a beautiful tranquil location and we really appreciate it being a family home with books, games and a very well equipped kitchen. This year we helped the farmer pick the grape harvest, the children loved it! We made several trips to the beach, Florence, Lucca and really appreciated your recommendations for local restaurants. The views are as spectacular as ever. This year we did more walking which was fabulous. We hope to see you in 2005. Simon L.
We celebrated our wedding anniversary at A Corte with our family and friends and had a wonderful Tuscan meal organized by the owner. Our request was for a seafood and vegetarian menu consisting of several courses. It was a truly memorable evening. Christine
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Beautiful restored farmhouse/ villa with private pool & spectacular views
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p17137
+39 0583-353125
Lucca Piana di Lucca
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MOST BLISSFULLY LOCATED POOL WEVE EVER EXPERIENCED

Review Submitted: December 2, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2009
An excellent holiday. The location superb & quite the most blissfully located pool we've ever experienced. Lucca is a gem of a place & has to be viewed from its walls, perched astride day-glow coloured bikes.
The test of a problem is how it was dealt with. We are very grateful for Michael's prompt response to a 5 months water shortage. In fact he was ever cheerful & ever ready with details of local colour.

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(After the unusually dry 2009 spring & summer we introduced a 1000 litre holding tank to avoid any future water shortages)
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DEAR LUCKY PEOPLE WHO OWN THIS HOUSE

Review Submitted: December 2, 2011 Date of Stay: September 2009
Dear lucky people who own this house.
Such a beautiful location, everything in the house you could wish for & Michael just up the road if you need anything.
Highly recommend cycling the walls of Lucca, exploring the hills further north & getting Kay in to cook. But the days hanging out on the terraces & around the pool are the best.
We've all had such a wonderful time.
Thank you! x
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HOUSE IS EXTREMELY COSY, WELL EQUIPPED & DECORATED

Review Submitted: December 2, 2011 Date of Stay: August 2010
What a wonderful holiday we have spent in this house!
We could admire the beautiful view whilst swimming in the big pool. The house is extremely cosy & well equipped & decorated.
The weather was absolutely gorgeous; we had sunshine throughout the 2 weeks & a gentle cool breeze.
We enjoyed having diner in the restaurants in the towns nearby, especially in Lucca's many excellent restaurants.
In Lucca, bike riding around the rampards is lovely.
We really appreciated our stay here & we may surely come back.
Thank you so much, lots of love & kisses, The Gaultiers
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HOUSE FEELS ( & IS EQUIPPED ) JUST LIKE A HOME

Review Submitted: December 2, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2010
We had a fantastic stay. The house feels ( & is equipped) just like the home it is. Thanks to Michael for his welcome & help.
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