Fattoria

Elegant and family-friendly countryside villa 8 km south-east of Lucca and 40 minutes from the Versilian beach and Forte dei Marmi. Nice pool area and al fresco dining with large BBQ, WIFI, English-speaking cook upon request. Countryside and coastal Tuscany in one holiday. Child-friendly house, excellent for multiple families or generations; bikes available upon request. Adjacent Private Chapel. The property features a private extensive trail network. Guests are permitted to roam freely, but expressly at their own risk.  La Fattoria, is a 17th century restored farmhouse with 55 hectare of land with olive trees, woods and fields offering interesting trails for walking and biking. The location, in a peaceful rural setting just on the outskirts of Lucca, is ideally located for day trips to Pisa, Florence, Cinqueterre and the beaches of the Italian Riviera. Grocery, ATM, Bank, Pharmacy, and Bar are within a five-minute drive. This villa offers the best combination of modern comforts in an elegant yet rustic setting. The interiors and exteriors have been fully restored to the highest standards in 2012, combining the charm of the Tuscan country villas with the appeal of modern comforts. Nice furniture, terracotta floors, beamed-white ceilings, spacious bedrooms and modern bathrooms creating a light, airy holiday home. With its expansive gardens La Fattoria is perfect for groups of friends or family reunions. General Information The property features 55 Hectares/150 Acres of exterior spaces. The villa covers 480 Square Meters/4,460 Square Feet of living space, sleeps 12 adults in 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 powder room. Outdoor: Garden • Large outdoor dining area in an intimate courtyard with table seating 12 people, BBQ. • 3000 sqm of garden immediately surrounding the house with roses lavender, oleander and rosemary. • Al fresco shaded garden living area • Private Chapel • Carport for 5 cars • Bikes, 4 • Rollaway beds upon request for 2 additional small children Attractions: Distances Village 2 km (groceries, bar, atm, bank, pharmacy) Lucca 8 km Pisa 25 km Versilia Forte dei Marmi Beach 39 km Florence 78 km Rome 349 km Lerici 75 km San Gimignano 65 km Bus stop 250 meters Train Station Lucca 8 km Airport (Pisa) 25 km Airport (Florence) 78 km Swimming Pool: • 12x6 pool with pergola, umbrellas and sun beds. Parents with kids should be aware that the pool is not fenced off. General Information The property features 55 Hectares/150 Acres of exterior spaces. The villa covers 480 Square Meters/4,460 Square Feet of living space, sleeps 12 adults in 6 bedrooms, 4 full bathrooms and 1 powder room. Ground Floor • Formal entrance into central hall with stairs to First Floor • Spacious living room with working fireplace and modern linen-covered sofas. Large plasma TV, satellite TV and DVD. Doors leading to the garden. • Dining room with table for 12 and venetian chandelier. • Fully equipped kitchen with eat-in table for eight, opening on a courtyard with large table for al fresco dining and BBQ (stove, large oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, espresso maker) • ’Yellow’ Twin Double bedroom (twins can combine) with en-suite bathroom, (shower). This room is accessible also from the garden passing through a French doors located in the bathroom. • Laundry (washing machine and dryer) for guests and staff use. • Powder room - Guest bathroom. First Floor • Sitting room (seats eight+) overlooking pool and garden. • ’Red’ Double bedroom with pool view. En suite bathroom (shower stall and cast iron tub with hand-held shower) • ’Vichy’ Double bedroom (king/twins) with garden view • Shared bath (enclosed shower stall and tub with hand-held shower) with double sinks • ’Pink’ Double bedroom (king/twins) with garden view • ’Blue’ Double bedroom (king/twins) with garden view • Shared bath (enclosed shower stall and tub with hand-held shower) with double sinks • ’Yellow’ Double bedroom overlooking al fresco dining courtyard (fountain can be heard)