Casa Francesca

Casa Francesca, once horse stable of the antique palace belonged to Lord Guinigi (1400s) now it has been converted into a homey apartment with a private fenced garden. The renovation was done to highest standards making up 2 comfortable bedrooms, 3 bathrooms all with grand built-in showers and bathtub, air conditioning, WIFI, a private fenced garden furnished with table and chairs and a little sofa, any kind of kitchen appliances and utensils. The apartment has two entrances, one from the garden and one from the street, enjoys abundant sunlight throughout the day, making it bright and cheerful. This is a rare feature in Italy, where many buildings are shaded by narrow streets. The location is the quietest and the nicest, overlooking the gardens from where the lovely chirping of birds comes. It is composed of: a grand living room, a spacious fully equipped kitchen opening onto the garden, a spacious dining room opening to the garden as well, 2 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a LAUNDRY ROOM fully equipped with washer/dryer, iron and board. The apartment is ideal for different types of guests who value privacy and comfort. It can accommodate two couples of friends who want to have their own bedrooms and bathrooms, or two friends who prefer not to share the same sleeping and bathing spaces. It can also host a family of four who want to enjoy a cosy and spacious home away from home. The rental property is located within the ZTL area (Limited Traffic Area, accessible only by permanent residents and people with special permission) and does not offer on-site parking although you can make a stop nearby the accommodation to drop off your luggage. The closest Parking Mazzini, is located in a walking distance from the rental property, so leaving the car there prior reaching the apartment is essential. By following the road signs you will be able to avoid the ZTL area while driving to the parking. The closest free parking is located outside the city walls at just 5 mins on foot. We kindly inform all guests that the rental property is self catering so hotel-like services are excluded by law (reception, surveillance of the accommodation, provision of meals and drinks, daily cleaning and linen change, transfers). For such reason any additional service can be provided on request and with the collaboration of external qualified partners and charged accordingly. * If you have a late arrival, make sure to inform us ahead of time. You can experience the flexibility of a late check-in, available until midnight for a surcharge of 50 euros payable in cash upon arrival. For those enchanted by the allure of Lucca after midnight, a check-in option is also offered with a surcharge of 100 euros. LAYOUT: The apartment is situated on the ground floor. Entrance; living-room; double bedroom with ensuite bathroom (shower); bathroom (shower); dining room; laundry room; fully equipped kitchen; private courtyard; master bedroom with ensuite bathroom (bathtub). Not included in the rental price: Tourist tax (mandatory and required by local municipality) Midstay and/or weekly cleaning and change of towels and linens Baby cot’s linens Included in the rental price: Final Cleaning Towels and linens Electricity Gas Water Internet Wifi High chair (upon request at booking) Babycot (upon request at booking)