"Abbacca-Là" Eco-Friendly Farmhouse Lucca Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 108278

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Location: Lucca, Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Lucca area)

Accommodations:  Farmhouse, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 2-8)

Hilltop Agriturismo with Incredible Mountain Views

Our small organic farm sits on a hill along Lucca’s beautiful northern countryside in the hamlet of Aquilea, with stunning views over the Valdottavo valley, the high peaks of the Appenines and the national park in the distance. We produce our own olive oil and chestnut flour, bake our own bread, make jams from our own fruit trees and classic Italian sauce from our own tomatoes, and grow a variety of vegetables. Our solar powered (well, some electric!) farmhouse has two comfortable, fully furnished apartments that will feel like home the moment you step inside! Each has its own entry on a lovely terrace where you can relax and enjoy outdoor dining, including pizza from a brick oven. At our above ground swimming pool, guests can enjoy sunbathing with an incredible view.

The 2-story apartment sleeps 4+2. The ground floor includes a kitchen/eating area and a sitting room with a sofa bed. On the second floor there are two bedrooms (one has 2 twin beds, but can easily be transformed into a double bedroom) and a large bathroom with shower and a bathtub. Next to the living room there's a door leading to an adjoining studio apartment that has a dinette kitchen, bathroom and bedroom and sleeps 2. The two apartments can be combined into a large 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom apartment sleeping 6+2.

Our love and respect for the environment can be seen in our organic farm with free range animals, olive groves, vegetable garden and fruit trees, as well as our beautifully restored farmhouse and apartments. We use solar panels for hot water and to help with the wood boiler heating system. We chose an above ground, moveable swimming pool that has less environmental impact, which is also heated by solar panels. The poolside gazebo has a photovoltaic roof.

If you like, we can pick you up at the train station in Lucca, bring you to the farmhouse to get settled, then loan you a car for exploring the Tuscan countryside. You can learn how to cook classic Italian dishes and, if you do not feel like cooking, enjoy being served delicious catered meals. You can even learn the Italian language. The choice is yours.

The owner speaks excellent English and will cook authentic Tuscan dinners for €20 per head. For an extra €25 per head, guests can enjoy a delightful cooking lesson. You will take your lesson in our own, large country kitchen and enjoy your meal in our lovely dining room.

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• Amenities
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace
  • Wood Stove
• Beds
  • King Bed
  • Twin/Single Bed
• Entertainment
  • Private Pool
• Suitability
  • Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)

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Oct-May .. 4+2 sleeps apart EURO   750/week -  Studio ..   EURO 450/week
Jun, Sep..  4+2 sleeps apart EURO  850/week - Studio ..  EURO 500/week
Jul-Aug ..  4+2 sleeps apart  EURO  1000/week - Studio ..    EURO  550/week
Nov-20thDec..4+2 sleeps apart  EURO 650/week- Studio  EUR 400/week
7thJan-Feb-Mar-Apr..4+2 sleeps apart EURO 650/week-Studio EUR 400/week
Christmasweek-Easterweek-specialSpringweeks(1stMay-25thApril)-1stNovweek EUR 850

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 11/15/09
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  Trish , Harwich, Essex, UK
  • Another fantastic visit to Lella and Piero's beuatiful farmhouse. We were welcomed like old friends and the friends we took were equally astounded by the gorgeous views and generous hospitality. Can't wait to visit again xx
• 11/04/09
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  Doug and Sue Butler , Rochester Minnesota USA
  • Thankyou so much for your wonderful hospitality. Susan and I will always have fond memories of you and your picturesque setting, in the hills above Ponte A Moriano. Our evening Cooking Class was particularly enjoyable. You were very helpful giving us directions and suggested sites to visit. We could not have wished for a better experience. Your friends in Minnesota.
• 10/27/09
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  Leslie , Harwich
  • We realy enjoyed our visit beautiful apartment, stunning scenery,wonderful hosts. we didn't want to leave. We cannot wait to return.
• 10/19/09
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  Hilary Wren , Sydney, Australia
  • This beautifully restored farm house, set amongst olive groves with fantastic views of Tuscany is the ideal relaxing holiday location. The icing on the top is the host family, who made my mother and I so welcome and accommodating; it was like being with family. I thoroughly enjoyed learning to make home made pasta from scratch and then enjoying the fruits of our labour with a glass of local wine. The surrounding countryside is beautiful, but watch out for the hairpin bends in Aquilea. This is a good location to tour the Tuscan countryside and I found Lucca most interesting. The farm house is ideally situated almost mid way between Florence and Pisa, just over an hour either way. I would highly recommend this beautiful, charming holiday accommodation and I know I will be going back there one day
• 10/17/09
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  Philippa Orecklin , Los Angeles, CA
  • Our stay at the beautiful, tranquil "Abbacca-là" was all that we had hoped for ... and more. We were greeted and helped by Lella and her family with care, attention and helpfulness in every aspect of our stay. Whether it was information about things to do, a referral for a horse-riding class, her superb and utterly memorable meal, directions to restaurants and shops, or ideas about how to spend a major holiday in a closed-down country, she was our Source! It was a joy to return from a scorching day and enter the cool stone-walled house, or dip into the fresh pool. My 6-year old daughter discovered that life on a farm can be "amazing"! And we would love to return to savor the Tuscan way of life.
• 10/12/09
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  SUZANNE DEFALCO , LAKE VILLA, IL
  • We could not have picked a better place to stay. Lella is the best hostess you could want. The farmhouse is beautiful, very clean, and comfortable. We had breakfast at her home every morning. She also gave us a cooking lesson. That was so much fun. We rented her car, which was very handy. This is a great place to stay for going on day trips. Lella, can help with directions too. I hope to go back someday. Thanks Lella.
• 10/10/09
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    This is a fantasy place to stay. It is located just North of Lucca. It is great for day trips. Lella can help you with directions too. Her place is very clean and spacious. We stayed with 4 adults. The property is beautiful with olives and grapes growing. We ate breakfast at her place every morning and she gave us a cooking lesson,that was a lot of fun. We also, rented Lella's car, which was very handy. If you are wanting to visit the Lucca area this is a great place to stay. We would stay here again. Thanks, Lella
• 08/08/09
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  Jerry and Jennine Ambrose , Azle, Texas
  • Home away from home! We had a wonderful vacation in Italy while staying at the Abbacca La Farmhouse in the beautiful mountains of Tuscany, and the view was breath-taking! I've eaten many Italian meals because my family is Italian, but Lella's Pollo alla Cacciatora or Chicken Cacciatore was such a blessing on our arrival there. If you want to visit Italy, and be touched by the local people then you will want to go here. The quiet,peaceful,and safe atmosphere in the privacy of their gated farmhouse made enjoying our day trips worry free. We've been to Italy many times so we've seen many things there. However, the new fun activity was spending the day at the beach of Forte De Marma, and taking in the market near the beach. We have to thank Lella for these directions, and a wonderful American family from TN that we met while staying there. We thank you All! Graci Jerry and Jennine Ambrose from TEXAS!
• 07/28/09
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  , Victoria, BC, Canada
  • Lella's home was a great base for our family (2 adults and 3 children) to see all the wonderful sites in the area. We were able to bike the wall of Lucca, see the underground caves, drive to Cinque Terre, take a train to Florence. It was a perfect homebase for our siteseeing. I agree that the drive up to place is a bit harrowing, but once you get there the view is spectacular. Everything inside was perfect too--there was plenty of room, very clean and very homey--the kitchen had everything you would need to make a nice meal. With the weather being nice we were able to take our meals outside and enjoy the company of the dogs too. Lella was also available to help us out whenever we had a question. I would definitely recommend her home.
• 07/12/09
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  Suzanne Kent , Ballarat, Victoria, Australia
  • This comfortable farmhouse is situated in a magnificent setting. From soaring mountains to olive groves and vineyards, it is Tuscany at it's glorious best. The highlight of our stay, however, was the warmth of the greeting we received and the hospitality Lella and her family afforded us. We stayed with our 4 teenagers and we loved it. Highly, highly recommended.

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