Location: Aquilea, Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (Ponte a Moriano 10 Mins, Lucca 20 Mins, Pisa 45 Mins.)
Accommodations: Family Villa, 5 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 6 Baths (Sleeps 2-15)
High above Lucca stands a handsome 17th-century villa that is, first and foremost, an unusually well-appointed private family home. Set in an extensive estate, “Casa Berti” is a villa of rare charm and peacefulness with its own farmhouse, outbuildings, and an artist’s studio, a private swimming pool, terraced gardens, olive orchards, fruit trees and woodland. The villa itself sleeps ten guests. The farmhouse, located near the main house, is also available and sleeps a further five
Families are welcome, and children well provided for. The house, a tranquil retreat, is reached by a track that zigzags up from the village church through its own olive terraces. The views are exceptional, even by Italian standards. Farmhouses and villas, fields, vineyards and olive groves, hilltops and valleys, unfurl below you.
The villa itself has been restored with integrity and authenticity. Its lofty interior spaces—high ceilings, large and numerous windows and double doors, arcaded entrance and commanding position—mark Casa Berti as a true villa. The ancient thick walls ensure a cool interior even in the height of summer, and throughout there is relaxed refinement. A terracotta-tiled terrace, lined with lemon trees in handsome traditional pots, leads onto a shaded pergola with a large travertine table and iron chairs. In summer this is, in effect, an outdoor living and dining room.
A gas grill, unusual in Italian homes, makes outdoor cooking simple. The swimming pool (10 x 6 meters, with shallow end and stairs), is set just below the villa on a separate, deep terrace. Sheltered and with all-day sunlight, it has sweeping views of the valley. A second simpler pergola provides shade. There are handsome pool loungers and furnishings.
Above the villa is the farmhouse, restored to the same high standards as the main house, providing sleeping for a further five people. Independent but close enough to the main house to sleep a total group of fifteen people, it has its own garden and a wood-burning, fully functional pizza oven. An evening of pizza-making is great fun for all ages.
Casa Berti has quantities of superb estate-produced extra virgin olive oil and limoncello, as well as a selection of the best local wines for guests to enjoy. Casa Berti is a great place from which to explore northern Tuscany, but once here you may not want to leave.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: Car port.
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Gas Fireplace
- Wood Fireplace
- Wood Stove: The artist's studio/ ping pong room contains a wood stove.
- Elevator: A stair lift operates between the ground floor and first floor levels. There is also a wheelchair on site.
- Beds
- King Bed: High quality new beds.
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Child Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Movie collection on DVD and VHS.
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Private Pool: The terracotta tile surrounded pool is unheated and has a large selection of high quality sun loungers.
- Pool Table
- Ping Pong/Table Tennis
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: A fully equipped kitchen with a wide range of utensils.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available: Catering and airport transfers are available on request.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Gazebo
- View/Location
- Mountain View: The views to the south and East from the front terrace are truly spectacular. there is also a big view north to the (often) snow-capped mountains of the Garfagnana.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Cell Phone
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): Stairlift between ground and first floor. The ensuite bathroom to the first floor bedroom contains a handicap-friendly shower. handicapped-friendly shower and WC.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): Wheelchair and walking frame available. Full wheelchair access to the ground and first floors and garden terraces.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
Jan 01-Apr 02 .. €3000/week (Villa only) .. €600/week (Farmhouse only)
Apr 02-Jun 04 .. €4200/week (Villa only) .. add €1,200/week for farmhouse
Jun 04-Jul 02 .. €5400/week (Villa only) .. add €1,500/week (Villa+farmhouse)
Jul 02-Sep 03 .. €6600/week (Villa only) .. add €1,800/week (Villa+farmhouse)
Sep 03-Oct 01 .. €5400/week (Villa only) .. add €1,500/week (Villa+farmhouse)
Oct 01-Nov 05 .. €4200/week (Villa only) .. add €1,200/ (Farmhouse only)
Nov 05-Jan 01 .. €3000/week (Villa only) .. €600/week (Farmhouse only)
For parties of more than 10 please book villa and farmhouse. US$ & UK£ accepted
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1994
This is recent photo of me taken in Morrocco. I live and work in London and go to our lovely family home in Tuscany as often as possible.
Why the Owner Chose Aquilea
Our Italian home is set in a beautiful location and has views that never cease to amaze. I honeymooned at the house and we bought it a few years later.
The Unique Benefits of this Family Villa
Our house is one of the most tranquil places I know. It is set above the small village and church. There are wooded hills all around the property with endless walks and stunning views. It is lovely to be there at any time of year and the property is within easy reach of cultural centres of Tuscany.
Property Photos
- The terrace - Lucca Area Villa with Private Pool, Gardens, Orchards, and Mountain Views
- South facing aspect - Lucca Area Villa with Private Pool, Gardens, Orchards, and Mountain Views
- The sitting room - Lucca Area Villa with Private Pool, Gardens, Orchards, and Mountain Views
- Swimming Pool
- Example Bedroom
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