Stonehouse - Old Stone Farmhouse Near Lucca
- Minimum stay:N/A
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Our house - an old stone house recently restored to maintain its original character - is a few miles from Lucca in the green of the Tuscan countryside. The town of Lucca, with its famous ring of walls, can be reached in a quarter of an hour.
The motorway, which is close at hand, brings you in less than an hour to the artistic treasures of Pisa, Florence, and Siena.
The rolling hills of Chianti country and the Etruscan town of Volterra can also easily be reached. For rest days, there are many interesting excursions locally - on foot or by bike - to explore the Bientina marsh with its interesting birdlife, or the Pisan hills. Otherwise you can relax in the garden or beside the swimming pool.
The Appuan Alps, with their spectacular summits and historic marble quarries are less than an hour away, whilst on the other side of the Garfagnana valley there are the more gentle slopes of the Appenines.
For those who prefer the sea, the Riviera is half an hour away at Viareggio, whilst the wilder coastline of the Cinque Terre is only a little further afield.
Keywords: Holiday Apartment
Property Type
- Apartment
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Pets Considered
- Non Smoking Only
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6, Beds for 4-6
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Convertible bed(s)
Bathrooms
- 2.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Refrigerator
Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Heating
- Towels Provided
- Parking
- Hair Dryer
- Parking Off Street
Entertainment
- Television
Communications
Pool & Spa
- Communal Pool
Outdoor Features
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill
- Bicycles
- Gazebo
Location & View
- Mountain View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sight Seeing
- Mountain Biking
- Rock Climbing
- Tennis
- Cycling
Reviews
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We really enjoyed our stay here.
Guest comment entered by ownerWe really enjoyed our stay here.
- Guest Rob en Elis.
- Date of stay 10/15/11
- Review Submitted 01/02/12
We have enjoyed our stay at the Stonehouse. Thank you for your hospitality, the cake and the wine – it was delicious.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/1
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Thank you for the very yummy banana cake.
Guest comment entered by ownerThank you for the very yummy banana cake.
- Guest Graeme, Tania and Family
- Date of stay 09/09/11
- Review Submitted 01/02/12
Thank you so much for your warm hospitality – we had a wonderful week….. We are going to miss our daily ration of gelato. Thank you also for the very yummy banana cake – it didn’t last a long time with the kids around.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/1
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It was so nice having breakfast in the garden.
Guest comment entered by ownerIt was so nice having breakfast in the garden.
- Guest Regina, Stefan and family
- Date of stay 09/21/11
- Review Submitted 01/02/12
Thank you for your hospitality at stonehouse. We enjoyed 2 wonderful weeks in Tuscany. It was so nice having breakfast in the garden and relaxing with a good book to read afterwards.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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The children loved the pool.
Guest comment entered by ownerThe children loved the pool.
- Guest Gillian, Alain and Family
- Date of stay 08/13/11
- Review Submitted 01/02/12
A most enjoyable stay! Thank you so much for the welcome drinks and cake – they were much appreciated. The children loved the pool, of course. So nice to end with the pizza eveningDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We highly recommend to use the barbeque
Guest comment entered by ownerWe highly recommend to use the barbeque
- Guest Anja and Stephen.
- Date of stay 08/12/11
- Review Submitted 01/02/12
We would really like to thank you for your hospitality. We really enjoyed our stay. We could highly recommend the barbeque in the garden that we used for the first time. We’re going to recommend this accommodation and its lovely hosts in our home countryDid you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Très agréable séjour
Guest comment entered by ownerTrès agréable séjour
- Guest Jean Pierre e Brigitte.
- Date of stay 08/06/11
- Review Submitted 01/02/12
Très agréable séjour a San Ginese dans cette maison fraiche au jardin bien ombragé. Accueil sympathique et aux “petits soins”.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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What a laid back Dog!
Guest comment entered by ownerWhat a laid back Dog!
- Guest Angela, Paul, Alice, Charlotte
- Date of stay 07/27/11
- Review Submitted 01/02/12
Thank you for your warm welcome to the Stonehouse. We have enjojed our first visit to Tuscany and explored some beautiful areas… Loved the cats and Ulysses of course – what a laid back dog!Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Thanks for everything
Guest comment entered by ownerThanks for everything
- Guest Shelley, Ron, Halle and Lauren
- Date of stay 07/09/11
- Review Submitted 01/02/12
Grazie. We loved the Stonehouse – the gardens, the pool, the roosters and birds. Kids enjoyed the dogs and cats. Thanks for everything.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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A Wonderful Vacation
A Wonderful Vacation
- Guest James F.
- Date of stay 09/17/11
- Review Submitted 10/03/11
This villa was outstanding - from the central location, to the comfortable remodeled apartment, to the incredibly gracious owners - our expectations were eceeded in every way. I would highly recommend this villa to anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the beauty and culture of Tuscany.Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, age 55+.
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- Guest Adrianna
- Date of stay 01/01/11
- Review Submitted 01/30/11
Questo nido nel cuore della Toscana è proprio accogliente. Grazie per la torta inaspettata, per le luci di natale che hanno reso l'ambiente ancora più caldo e familiare e per il gattone rosso che ci ha indicato l'accesso scortandoci fino alla porta.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Rates
€600-€900/week depending on season for 4 people 50 Euros per week for each additional person For use by 2 people - using 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom - from Euro 450 to Euro 550 Reduction of 50 Euros for second week . Special rates for longer periods in off season. For periods less than 4 nights - Euro 40 per person per night
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Calendar
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Location
- Nearest Airport: Pisa at 20 Kilometres
- Nearest Ferry: Livorno - for Capraia / Corsica at 40 Kilometres
- Nearest Train: Capannori at 6 Kilometres
- Nearest Motorway: A12 at 7 Kilometres
- Nearest Beach: Viareggio at 20 Kilometres
- Nearest Barpub: S. Ginese at 500 Metres
- Nearest Ski: Abetone at 60 Kilometres
- Nearest Restaurant: Colognora at 5 Kilometres
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2001
About the owner: Paola works in a hospital and David for a textile firms. We share a love of the mountains and enjoy ski mountaineering, climbing and cycling. We love animals - and have 3 cats and a dog - and welcome guests' pets. We know the area well - and are keen to share our knowledge with guests and provide them maps and guides of our zone.
Why the Owner Chose Lucca:
We looked for a home fairly close to our work - and which also had potential for holiday renting.
Stonehouse was ideal - in the countryside - but with easy access to Lucca, Pisa and the motorways - ideal for our guests and ourselves.
In the first year we offered bed and breakfast accommodation in the house itself whilst we created 3 holiday flats in the winecellar and agricultural building which formed the other half of the house.
The flat advertised is one of these.
The Unique Benefits at this Apartment:
A quiet location in one of the most unspoilt areas of the Lucca countryside.
Contact us
- Primary: +39 0583 909402
- Secondary: +39 338 7429012 (Italy)
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Photos
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Outside
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Living Room
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Main Bedroom
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pizza at stonehouse
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Paola relaxing
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Windows from outside
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The Garden
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Guest Artist's impression
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View from the window
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Second Bedroom
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Swimming Pool
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Relaxing at Stonehouse
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Pizza Party with guests
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Biking Guests
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Guests Dancing
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S. Ginese church
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