Location: Lucca, Lucca Province, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Lucca Railway station and highway: 12km, Pisa Airport: 20km) View Map
Accommodations: Villa, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Stone Villa
An old wise farmer lived in this stone house at the top of a hill and he was called Tonino. He had olive groves, orchards, a large garden with terrace overlooking the great rolling unspoilt Tuscan greenery pointed by old buildings, parishes, churches...
Now the villa has been completely restored according to the traditional Tuscan style, laid out with antiques, french windows, cotto floor, wooden ceiling and stone windows.
The villa is located at the top of a hill and is surrounded by its large estate with gardens, orchards, olive groves and vineyards. To have a dinner or just gaze over the unspoilt nature on the large terrace in front of the house is a definite Must. The gorgeous view over the hills and on the world's famous walled town centre of Lucca in the distance makes this property worth of a relaxing stay and all your love.
Tonino's farmhouse is the perfect rural house to allow you to experience Lucca in all its aspects. The well-known town centre fortified by the renaissance fortification called 'the walls' and its winding streets following the Roman and Medieval plan. Lucca is the eternal town. The house is surrounded by vaster greenery, typical stone-made houses, courtyard contexts and very old small churches. Here you can experience the discovery of the environment by yourself, walking, biking, or just look over the unspoilt nature from the windows. The village is located just 12km far from the town centre of Lucca and from the railway station; 20km far from Pisa airport and 40min far from Florence airport. The town centre of Pisa with its world's famous leaning tower is just 10km far and the beaches of the Riviera della Versilia with the charming Art Nouveau laid out town of Viareggio and the trendy Forte dei Marmi are just 17km far from the house and simply reachable by train or by car.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Linens Provided
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Catering Available
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View
- Monument View
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In Euro)
Jan- Febr.2012. 480/wk 110/nt- 1000/month
March 2012 - 520/wk April 2012 - 600/wk May 2012 - 720/wk
June 2012 26/05 - 02/06 - 720/wk June 2012 - 800/wk
July-August 2012 - 980/wk
September 2012 - 830/wk
October 2012 - 590/wk November 2012 - 480/wk - 110/nt
December 2012 - 480/wk - 110/nt - 1000/month Christmas 2012 580/wk
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Outside Holiday House - Lucca Tuscany Vacation Villa Rental
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- Terrace view Holiday House - Lucca Tuscany Vacation Villa Rental
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- Outside view holiday House - Lucca Tuscany Vacation Villa Rental
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- The kitchen
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- The kitchen
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- Living Room
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- The sofa bed in the living room
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- Tonino's mum's Bedroom
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- Tonino's mum's Bedroom
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- Tonino's Bedroom
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- Living Room
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- Panoramic view holiday House
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- Outside holiday House
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- Bathroom
Traveler Reviews (18)
Tuscan Gem
Guest: JoAnn & Terry
(Lincoln, CA)
Date of Stay: 10/19/11
Review Submitted: 11/11/11
We spent two delightful weeks at the villa. It was very comfortable for two couples. The villa was clean, charming and everything we were hoping for in our home away from home. It is perched on a hillside overlooking the valley below and what a view. This charming villa is in a very quiet area, an easy drive to Tuscany's best attractions. Massimo was also very pleasant, making recommendation for area restaurants, best parking, and general area information. We would love to return for another wonderful stay.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+.
A true Italian experience.
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 10/14/11
Review Submitted: 11/05/11
Lovely quiet get-away with great views. We hope to return.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Lucca Portion of Vacation
Guest: Benny
(Superior Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11
Review Submitted: 10/20/11
We stayed in the farmhouse in October and were fortunate to have perfect weather. The pictures of the farmhouse are representative of what you will find. The road to the property is a bit of a challenge, but in order to get above the city to enjoy the views there must be some climbing. After making the drive a couple of times, it gets easier. You definitely need a car. The house is very clean and well maintained. We had been traveling for a couple of weeks before we got there and the washing machine was a welcome sight. The owner was very helpful and available should we need help or have questions. We used the farmhouse as a base for traveling to Florence, and the coast. Another use of the house was to allow some downtime from the big cities other tourists and hectic travel schedule we had before we arrived. When traveling to a place like Italy, it is easy to try to pack a lot into the days, and find yourself exhausted. The farmhouse was great for some peace and quiet, wine on the patio and cooking yourself rather than going out to eat. We visited the town of Lucca a few times, but we were glad to be able to return to the house above. We would recommend this property to friends and relatives. Our plans are to return and hopefully stay longer. This is a place where you really want to keep a secret so it is available when you want to use it again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Tuscany at it's finest
Guest: Soyer
(Minden, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 10/01/11
Review Submitted: 10/17/11
We spent one week at this marvellous place. It exceeded our expectations. The drive from Lucca through avenues of trees, then up the mountain to the charming stone house, we were both overwhelmed at the beauty and the beautiful little stone house. The house is very clean, with two bedrooms, two baths, tiled floors, beamed and stuccoed ceilings. It will suit one or two couples. We ate most of our meals outside on the tiled patio. Ate figs off the tree at the end of the patio for the first time. Good bakery at the bottom of the hill on the right and a grocery store further along on the left. Lucca is also a great town to stroll, shop, explore and eat. Drove to Cinque Terre and Lucca from here but trust me, you would be totally happy to spend the whole week at the villa.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.
A Tuscany farmhouse just as we imagined it would be
Guest: Esther
(USA)
Date of Stay: 09/24/11
Review Submitted: 10/12/11
My sister & I enjoyed everything about our farmhouse stay. The house was as cozy as advertised. The kitchen was charming, the bedrooms cozy, and the view from the patio beautiful. The house was very clean and well equipped. Even though we knew that the house was on a hill, we found the road up the mountain a little intimidating at first but we were happy with our choice non the same. I would recommend staying there to anyone wanting an authentic Tuscan experience. The walled city of Lucca was fun to explore. The home owner was helpful and made our stay very pleasant.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with teenagers, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway.
Wonderful Taste of Tuscany
Guest: Bridget and Dereck
(Salem, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 09/17/11
Review Submitted: 09/26/11
My husband, father-in-law, sister, and I recently spent one week in this quaint stone villa just outside of Lucca. I couldn't have been more pleased with our choice. Although, the road to the villa is at first intimidating, after a few trips up and down it is conquered with confidence and ease. Upon arrival I was charmed by the lovely landscaping around the perimeter of the villa: aromatic lavender, dangling grapes, ripe figs, full olive trees, and hardy rosemary. Massimo provided a tour of the villa and a gracious sampling of his locally grown olive oil to welcome us. After spending the previous week in the fast-paced cities of Rome, Venice, and Florence, this quiet retreat was much needed. We spent many nights just sitting on the patio gazing at the stars or the twinkling lights of Lucca in the distance. There were no road sounds -- only birds singing and crickets chirping. I would certainly recommend this vacation villa to anyone looking for rest, relaxation, and a more personal taste of Tuscany.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway.
Paradise in Tuscany
Guest: Liz and Diego
(Buenos Aires, Argentina)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 08/05/11
Staying in this house made us feel like real italians. Massimo with all his interior design knowledge managed to create a home that is both practical and true to its history. We arrived in the evening and were totally overwhelmed the next morning when we opened the shutters and we were faced with paradise. Tuscany is beautiful, but Tuscany from Tonino´s house looks even more beautiful. The mountains, the church on the opposite mountain, and in the evenings .... the lights of Lucca at the bottom of the mountain and the masive amount of stars in the sky... There were days when we preffered to stay at the house instead of facing the crowds somewhere else. After visiting the nearby cities of Florence, Pisa or Viarregio we were desperate to get back to our little paradise. Hotels are for tourists, Tonino´s house is for travellers......Grazie Massimo!!!! we´ll be back!!!!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Tuscan Charmer
Guest: malissa
(Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/23/11
Review Submitted: 07/05/11
We stayed in this villa with friends for our mutual 25th anniversaries, in late June, 2011. The place is quiet and charming, surrounded by olive groves, with a lovely terrace shaded by a fig tree, and an arbor heavy with grapes, true to the pictures and description by the owner and previous visitors. High in the hills overlooking the lovely town of Lucca, reached by an adventurous gravel road, it was the perfect place to relax and reconnect with friends and spouses. The nearby towns and cities of Lucca (20 mins), Florence (75 mins) and Pisa (45mins), and the Cinque Terre (reached by train from La Spezia, 90 minutes), gave us plenty to see and do, when we could be coaxed off of the terrace. But, at the end of our days of exploring these wonderful places, we all looked forward to retreating to our hill-top paradise. Lastly, we cannot say enough about our gracious and friendly host, Massimo. Ciao, Massimo! Until we meet again...
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+.
An incredible week
Guest: Deb and Dan
(Colorado, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/21/11
Review Submitted: 06/07/11
We had an incredible week at this wonderful house. The view from the porch was simply amazing. Every morning we would sit on the porch and drink our coffee and many evenings we ate our dinner there too. Without fail we sat and watched the night settle over Lucca in the distance. The property was very clean and extremely well maintained. Massimo, the owner, was incredibly helpful, informative, kind and generous which greatly added to our stay. Massimo has meticulously restored the farm house and it is something that one would find in a Thomas Kinkade painting. From the house we visited Lucca, the Cinque Terra, Viarreggio, and Lido di Camaiore (much better than Viarreggio). There are several good restaurants a short dirve from the house as well as Pizzeria's. There is a grocery store a short drive away too. The house is not large, perfect for a couple. It does have two bed rooms so it would comfortably sleep 4 people. The house has a convertible bed on the first floor and a bathroom on the first floor also. The road up to the house, like all roads in Italy, once you are off the main road, is small but we had no problems getting to or from the house. The only draw back to the house is that it is not within walking distance to anything, like a cafe, small shop, or pizzeria, but that is a minor trade off for the view. We would definitely recommend the house to others and if we go back to Lucca would stay there again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Great Experience
Guest: Wayne
(Victoria, BC Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/30/11
Review Submitted: 05/14/11
This property is situated up on a hill overlooking a beautiful valley with the ancient town of Lucca in the background. The host has considerable knowledge regarding the attractions in the local area and is a great source of information. We stayed there with another couple for a week and wish we had planned to stay longer. The farmhouse is set amongst an olive orchard and is centrally located for many significant attraction ... medieval town of Lucca is a 10 minute drive, Pisa 45 minutes, Cinque Terre 90 minutes, Flornece 60 minutes ... shorter if you drive like the Italians! You will not be disappointed if you stay at this property. We will return!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
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