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Mr Ben Gooder
17th Century villa with luxury finish. Big house, bigger views
| 1 Review | |
| Sleeps | 16 |
| Bedrooms | 10 |
| Bathrooms | 6 |
| Property type | villa |
| Minimum Stay | 3 - 7 nights |
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Luxury accommodation for up to 16 guests. Swimming pool & terrace dining
15 minutes from Lucca 'Casa Berti' is a handsome 17th century villa that is, first and foremost, an unusually well-appointed private family house, reached by a track that winds up from the village church. The views are exceptional, even by Italian standards.
Set in 6 hectares of olive terraces, gardens and a freshwater spring, it is a villa of rare charm and peacefulness with its own farmhouse, artist’s studio , swimming pool and private chapel.
The villa itself sleeps 10 guests. The farmhouse is near the main house, and available for a further 6 guests. Families are welcome and children well provided for. Villa: 4 beautiful king size doubles, 1 gorgeous twin bedroom. Brand new Air conditioning, 3D TV, Falcon range cooker and Miele and Gaggenau appliances, etc.
The villa has been restored with integrity and authenticity. Its lofty interior spaces - high ceilings, large and numerous windows and double doors - mark Casa Berti as a true villa. The thick walls ensure a cool interior even in the height of summer, and throughout there is relaxed refinement. A terracotta-tiled terrace, lined with lemon trees, leads onto a shaded pergola with a large travertine table and iron chairs. In summer this is, in effect, an outdoor living and dining room. A gas grill makes outdoor cooking simple and there is a wood-burning, traditional pizza oven by the farmhouse. An evening of pizza-making is great fun for all ages.
Above the villa the three-bedroom farmhouse, simpler yet charming, provides sleeping for a further five people. It is self-contained, with a small kitchen and seating area.
The swimming pool (10 x 6m, with shallow end and Roman steps), is set just below the villa on a separate, deep terrace. Sheltered and with all-day sun, it has sweeping views of the valley. A second simpler pergola provides shade. There are luxury Gaze Burvill pool loungers.
Casa Berti is a great place from which to explore northern Tuscany, but once here you may not want to leave...
Keywords: Family Villa luxury
- Suitability:
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- Events Allowed
- Long-term Renters Welcome
- children welcome
- pets considered
- smoking allowed
- wheelchair accessible
About Mr Ben Gooder
The villa has bee recently renovated to a very high standard and is my much loved family home.
Mr Ben Gooder purchased this villa in 1997
Why Mr Ben Gooder chose Lucca Area
We wanted somewhere secluded, with reliably-lovely weather during the summer months that could be a home away from home for all of us. Casa Berti, with its warmth and tranquility, answered all our needs. We have invested much time, love and money in making the house comfortable, practical and beautiful.
What makes this villa unique
Our house is one of the most tranquil places I know. It is set above the small village and church. There are wooded hills all around the property with endless walks and stunning views. It is lovely to be there at any time of year and the property is within easy reach of the cultural centres of Tuscany. The house itself offers plenty of diversions for rainy days (Wifi, Snooker, table tennis, games and, TV) as well as for sunshine. The kitchen is very well equipped because we all like cooking. It is decorated and furnished as a family home, not just as a rental property. We hope that you would love it as much as we do.
Guestbook comments from the owner
This is the one place we never want to leave. Thank you Casa Berti for another wonderful holiday.
Reviews
1 traveler review
Beautiful Stay in an Enchanting Location
We brought family and friends to Casa Berti to share in our love and happiness following our Italian wedding. We could not have chosen a better place! The beauty, tranquillity, and overall marvelousness of your home cannot be exaggerated. We spent our week hiking, running, swimming, cooking, eating, conversing, playing games and reading, debating, and visiting the beautiful Lucca and Pisa. Our group came from Marseille and Paris, New York City, Malibu, California, and Denver Colorado. All of us thank you with all of our hearts for creating and sharing such a lovely place.
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Historic towns of Lucca, Pisa and Florence are within an hour, spa towns of Bagni di Lucca and San Giuliano Terme are also nearby. Direct access to excellent woodland walks, superb hiking along well-marked walking routes in the national parks of the Alpi Apuane and Garfagnana. Stunning gorge (Orrido di Botri), river swimming, marble quarries, medieval hilltop towns, rock climbing, wine routes and great cycling (road and off-road). On the coast, there are boat-trips to Elba and the Cinque Terre, the artistic centre of Pietrasanta, and Forte dei Marmi, the heart of the Italian Riviera. Excellent skiing at Abetone in winter (75 mins) and there are several golf courses nearby.
Festivals: Lucca Rock Festival (July), Puccini Festival in Torre del Lago (July to August), various local celebrations of chestnuts and fungi porcini in the Autumn.
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Rates & Availability
Lucca Villa Rental Rates
- Rental Basis:
- per property
- Owner accepts payment in:
- GBP
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Autumn
Sep 17 2016 -
Nov 18 2016
7 night minimum stay
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$7,729
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Christmas/New Year
Dec 2 2016 -
Jan 13 2017
7 night minimum stay
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$8,573
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Winter
Jan 14 2017 -
Apr 27 2017
3 night minimum stay
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$130
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Spring
May 5 2017 -
Jun 30 2017
7 night minimum stay
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$8,444
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Summer 2017
Jul 1 2017 -
Sep 1 2018
7 night minimum stay
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$9,743
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My Standard Rate
4 night minimum stay
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$6,495
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Owner's Cancellation Policy
- Available arrival
- Available stay (no arrival)
- Unavailable
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