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Smukt restaureret hus med privat pool og spektakulær udsigt

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Anmeldelser

10 ud af 10.

Enestående

Populære faciliteter

  • Parkering tilgængelig
    Parkering tilgængelig
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Køkken
    Køkken
  • Gratis Wi-Fi
    Gratis Wi-Fi

Udforsk området

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Lucca, Tuscany
    Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
    24 min. kørsel
    Lucca Romerske Amfiteater
    25 min. kørsel
    San Frediano-basilikaen
    26 min. kørsel
    Lucca (LCV)
    32 min. kørsel

Værelser og sovepladser

4 soveværelser (8 sovepladser)

Soveværelse

2 enkeltsenge

Soveværelse

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse

2 enkeltsenge

Soveværelse

1 kingsize-seng

2 badeværelser

Badeværelse

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Badekar eller brusekabine · Bidet · Toilet · Hårtørrer

Badeværelse

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Badekar eller brusekabine · Toilet · Hårtørrer

Områder

Spiseområde
Udendørsarealer

Om overnatningsstedet

Smukt restaureret hus med privat pool og spektakulær udsigt

Casa a Corte er en smuk, restaureret ejendom af romersk oprindelse nær landsbyen Gugliano. Huset er omgivet af olivenlunde, vinmarker, frugttræer, vilde blomster, kastanjeskove, bjergbække og tilbyder afslapning for dem, der ønsker at efterlade det hektiske byliv. Den livlige by Lucca, en 20 minutters kørsel i bil, tilbyder imidlertid alt, hvad man kan ønske sig, hvad enten det drejer sig om god mad, shopping, sightseeing eller cykling omkring de gamle mure under 'passegiata' ved solnedgang. Huset er godt placeret til at besøge Firenze og Siena, badebyerne og bjergregionerne i Garfagnana. Casa a Corte ligger i 30 hektar af sit eget land, der bruges til produktion af vin og olivenolie. Fra de tre store terrasser og swimmingpool kan man nyde en spektakulær udsigt over det omkringliggende landskab og høre den fjerne lyd fra kirkeklokker og kor fra over dalen.

Der er 3 store terrasser med spisepladser og stole til afslapning, en 12. 5 x 5m pool med smuk panoramaudsigt og have for dem der vil læse alene eller sove i en hængekøje. Der er en velholdt have, og vores dejlige pool nyder sol hele dagen.
Haverne giver perfekte områder til afslapning og for børn at lege.
Huset er omgivet af 3 store terrasser. Den østlige terrasse er adgang til fra både køkken og spisestue og har et stort skifer spisebord og otte stole. En pergola med klatrende jasmin, wysteria og pasjonsfrugt giver dæmpet skygge. Der er udsigt gennem oliventræerne til poolen. Belysning over det store stenbord giver mulighed for spisning i al fresco.
Den store terrasse med flisebelagt syd er en drøm om soltilbedere. Det drager også fordel af en 3-personers sofa, 2 lænestole og spisebord.
Den vestre terrasse har en veletableret have med lavendel, roser, mimosa og fikentræer, plus et bord og bænke. Alle terrasser har en fantastisk udsigt over oliven og vinmarker og dalen og lyser automatisk i skumringen. Poolbelysningen tændes også indtil 23. 00.

Området er organisk og et dyrelivsentusiaster drømmer med mange sjældne arter af dyr og fugle. Om foråret og sommeren er området fuld af vilde blomster. Efterhånden som Italien bliver mere udviklet, og med flere unge mennesker, der tiltrækkes af bylivet, bliver vigtigheden af vores dal mere markant, da de bliver de sidste områder i traditionelt landbrug
Alle priser skal være i € uroer, ikke som angivet i £ stirling. HomeAway-webstedet tillader os ikke at bytte valutaikon for britiske ejede beboere. For eksempel skal £ 3.750 læse € 3.750. 00
Casa a Corte har vist sig i tv-programmet 'Et hus i Toscana' og i flere magasiner

Lokal toscansk kok tilgængelig på anmodning med to muligheder - a) Aurelio Barattini fra v kendt Antica Locanda eller b) Grazia, en lokal toscansk dame

Den lokale by Ponte A Moriano, der ligger 10 minutter væk i bil, har flere restauranter, banker / postkontor, deli kørt af vidunderlig kok Alessandro, der tilbereder kogte måltider til at tage væk, Sauros fantastiske Gelateria & bar (den bedste hjemmelavede is creme i området) bar, caféer, fremragende slagtere, fremragende marked med fisk, lokale grøntsager, lokal honning, svampe, olivenolier osv. og et stort supermarked - Esse Lunga, plus en leverandør af lokale vine osv.

Overnatningsstedets manager

Hugh Johnson

Sprog

Engelsk
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Faciliteter

Pool
Gratis Wi-Fi
Parkering tilgængelig

Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 15.00
Minimumsalder for lejere: 25
Udtjekning inden kl. 10.00

Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
Lovely house and garden for children to play in.

Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt

Kæledyr

Kæledyr er ikke tilladt

Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt
We do not operate a 'pay a deposit system' because our guests respect the property as they would their own at home and we enjoy this open approach

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Langvarige ophold godtages
Overnatningsstedet bruger et rensningsanlæg til spildevand og miljøvenlige rengøringsmidler
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker, førstehjælpskasse og lås med dødbolt

Vi bør nævne

Dette overnatningssted har ingen elevatorer
Alle gæster, inklusive børn, skal være til stede på indtjekningstidspunktet, hvor alle skal fremvise deres pas
Som følge af nationale reguleringer kan der ikke overføres mere end 5000 GBP i kontanter på dette overnatningssted. Kontakt overnatningsstedet via kontaktoplysningerne i reservationsbekræftelsen for flere oplysninger
Det er nødvendigt at have en bil for at komme til og fra dette overnatningssted

Om området

Lucca

Denne landejendom befinder sig i Lucca i landlige omgivelser og ved vandet. Torturmuseet og Lucca Center for moderne kunst er nogle af de kulturelle seværdigheder, mens nogle af områdets andre seværdigheder inkluderer Villa Reale og Villa Grabau. Rejser du med børn? Du kan overveje at tage dem med til Puccini-museet og Lucca Botaniske Have. Glem ikke at stifte bekendtskab med områdets dyr på oplevelser såsom vildmarksvandringer og fuglekiggeri.
Kort
Lucca, Tuscany

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • City Wall - 24 min. kørsel
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 24 min. kørsel
  • Guinigi-tårnet - 25 min. kørsel
  • Lucca Bymur - 25 min. kørsel
  • Piazza Napoleone - 27 min. kørsel

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Lucca Ponte a Moriano Station - 16 min. kørsel
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 57 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Antica Locanda di Sesto - ‬17 min. kørsel
  • ‪Tenuta Adamo Winery - ‬18 min. kørsel
  • ‪Bar la vela - ‬19 min. kørsel
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Guzzanello di Pardi Silvano - ‬29 min. kørsel
  • ‪Ristorante Il Naso - ‬12 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Har Smukt restaureret hus med privat pool og spektakulær udsigt en pool?

Ja, dette overnatningssted har en udendørs pool.

Er Smukt restaureret hus med privat pool og spektakulær udsigt et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Smukt restaureret hus med privat pool og spektakulær udsigt?

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Smukt restaureret hus med privat pool og spektakulær udsigt?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Smukt restaureret hus med privat pool og spektakulær udsigt?

Med et ophold på denne landejendom i Lucca har du nem adgang til pisterne. denne landejendom ligger i bjergene, mindre end 15 km fra Santa Maria Assunta-sognekirken, Via Fillungo og Puccini-museet. Derudover ligger Lucca Botaniske Have og Bagno Gioia ca. 15 km derfra.

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10/10

Rengøring

10/10

Overnatningsstedets tilstand og faciliteter

10/10

Indtjekning

10/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Området

10/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

10/10 Fremragende

Chris S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
10 beautiful days on the property
This is a magnificent property whose outdoor areas and panoramic views are unparalleled. We loved our stay and would absolutely return. The inside of the house has its charms and its peculiarities. We enjoyed the beautiful artwork, comfortable furniture, huge and heavenly bed, and fantastic wall of books. The kitchen was well stocked and organized for people like us who enjoy cooking. The glassware was thoughtful and plentiful. The Nespresso machine was broken. That said, there were two different sizes of manual espresso makers, so we pivoted. Also, would be nice to have some streaming services like Netflix. While there are two bathrooms, one on the first and third floor, there is no bathroom on the second floor with the master bedroom, which can be problematic for some. So, we either walked up or down some pretty harrowing stairs to reach a bathroom. We spent most of our time outdoors, which was heavenly. So many beautiful outdoor areas to enjoy. The pool is gorgeous and well maintained. Unheated, but once in, just lovely. We ate outdoors every day on the covered patio and sat on the side patio for aperitivi. So perfect! The location is ideal. We spent days in Lucca, Pistoia, and Garfagnana - all wonderful! And the local restaurants are heaven sent - every restaurant we visited was fantastic. All in all, a perfectly wonderful stay in a gorgeous home in a stunning part of Italy. We will be back!
Overnattede 11 nætter i maj 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Tomasz W.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Tuscan trip
Casa a Corte is a wonderful property a true Tuscan gem. House is cerfuly design with a simple but elegant touch. You will find everything you need from well equipped kitchen to washer in the downstairs buthroom. Our host, Hugh, shared with us a tons of information about the area restaurants, shoping and activities. You can have a great dinner at the local restaurant or have a private chef Fabrizio cook a traditional Tuscan dinner right in your kitchen. Make sure to visit local market, bakery or butcher where you can really feel small town hospitality, local people are always nice and helpful. I highy recommend Casa a Corte to anyone. Thank you Hugh for shering your wonderful home. Tom.
Overnattede 8 nætter i september 2023

10/10 Fremragende

John V.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Casa A Corte
What a beautiful spot, with eight of us there was lots of room for us both inside and out. Had everything one needs to cook their own meal, including a bar-b-que. Pool was a god send on the hot days. Laundry also helped. Fans in each room were great. I would recommend staying at Casa A Corte to anyone for sure.
Overnattede 6 nætter i september 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Isabella N., London, UK

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
The most wonderful week!
For an energetic family of five, CasaCorte was fabulous. Located in the hills with breathtaking views, the house is ideally located for dinner in Lucca and daily excursions into the hills or to the beach. The owner, Hugh was extremely prompt at responding to all queries and is a fountain of knowledge and is only too keen to share it! He has brilliant recommendations and his network of the area is vast eg restaurants and activities. Equally, if you wanted to be by the pool all day, I can’t think of a lovelier spot! The house is well kitted with a great little kitchen (we ate lunch at the house most days). The bedrooms are a good size and very comfortable and the house is extremely clean. We highly recommend this wonderful gem in the Tuscan hills!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Norma

Synes godt om: Rengøring, overnatningsstedets tilstand og faciliteter, kommunikation
How can I begin to describe the most magical place, Casa a Corte? First, after a very short stay, 6 nights, we all realized it wasn’t enough time and we didn’t want to leave. There is so much to see and the property is a perfect location for many day trips: Lucca, San Gimignano, Pisa, Cinque Terre to only list a few. You enter the property surrounded by green rolling hills, orchards, olive groves and of course vineyards. We can’t forget the pool which we spent our evenings enjoying. We spent our time outside on the many patios with comfortable seating or just lounging next to the pool. The evenings were filled with a glass of wine out on the patio with family. It was perfect. Hugh, our host was fabulous. Providing every detail we needed for the property which included the history, hikes, short walks, and the fabulous chef, Fabrizio! Fabrizio is a must, he is a wonderful chef and became a friend to our family. Back to Hugh, anything you needed he was only an email away and he replied straight away. He kept us in the loop on local farmers markets, wine shopping, restaurants to visit,,,etc. Everything was perfect and wonderful. Thank you Hugh! PS, My recommendation, follow Hugh's direction to the villa. Once you get to the last picture he provides, keep heading on that road (it looks like a path, but it is a road), keep going you will see the house on the right! Place a pin on your location in case you need to share it will any drivers.

10/10 Fremragende

Lucas v.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Toscaanse vakantie met amici
Prachtig huis, goed gelegen en zeer vriendelijke eigenaar met veel kennis van de omgeving en een goede smaak. Wij hopen er ooit nog terug te komen!
Overnattede 5 nætter i juli 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Forest H., Chicago

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Great family stay
The whole family loved our stay at Casa a Corte, taking advantage of many great recommendations from our host Hugh. Highly recommend cooking class for kids / chef prepared meal at house. Enjoyed hiking around the various small roads nearby to find local hamlets and villages. Pay careful attention to driving directions from host
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Verificeret rejsende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Amazing, relaxing stay in this idyllic farmhouse
1) The House - exactly as advertised - inside, a simply Tuscan house but nicely furnished. The kitchen has everything you would need. The host does a great job at ensuring you have the basics also - along with a few bottles of Prosecco on arrival! Outside - this is where you will spend all your time - we literally slept Inside and that’s it … the outside areas are perfect - numerous areas to sit depending on the time of day, and the pool was fantastic. 2) the area - Hugh does a great job at explaining the local surroundings - and the local town has everything you would need. It’s a 10 minute drive down some windy roads, but nothing difficult. Lucca is also beautiful and well worth a visit. 3) the Host - Hugh is the most communicative and attentive host I have ever worked with - he literally acts like your own personal tour guide, but without being overbearing … a truly special service, which helps you make the most out of the area. Take his restaurant recommendations too - the Antica is AMAZING! We couldn’t have wished for a better 5 day break with friends, and can’t wait to go back.
Overnattede 5 nætter i juni 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Elizabeth T.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Birdsong, church bells—and a pool!
Idyllic beauty, peaceful surroundings, and great communication with the owner made for an unforgettable week. The pool and the well-stocked bookshelves, the array of outdoor seating, the very comfortable and authentic indoor accommodations made for a picture-perfect experience. Hugh’s suggestions for shops in the village of Ponte a Mariano on the valley floor were spot-on. A wonderful place to relax for a week and/or use as a base for many explorations.
Overnattede 7 nætter i maj 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Eileen W., Asheville, NC

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Lovely escape from everyday life
We loved the beautiful views from the windows and all the outdoor spaces. The home had everything you might need. I do recommend picking up some groceries on the way to the house though. The beds and pillows were comfortable. Just wish we could have stayed longer .
Overnattede 6 nætter i oktober 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Robert L.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Peaceful and Relaxing Country Home
Property was in good condition and everything worked well during our stay. Hugh the owner communicated a lot of information on the house and the local area around Lucca. He was very helpful. Had a little trouble finding the house using GPS. When we followed the owners directions we arrived. The roads to the house are narrow and require careful driving. Once there all was good. Enjoyed our stay and recommend this property to those who like being in the county in a nice home with a poll and great views, and only 15 to 20 minutes to great restaurants and a large Supermarket.
Overnattede 12 nætter i september 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Thuy T., NYC

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
A truly magical place.
Hugh was such a gracious host and the house was every bit the Tuscan fantasy I thought it would be. You do need to navigate some twisty roads and gravelly drives to get there but once you’ve arrived, it will be hard to leave. A special thank you to Peirluigi and Angela for taking such good care of the house and grounds for us while we were there.
Overnattede 13 nætter i august 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Silvia E.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Beautiful Holiday
Wonderful and a quite place to relax with the family.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2022

10/10 Fremragende

Åsa B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Fantastiskt hus i natursköna Toscana
Ett vackert och mysigt hus med ett mycket naturskönt läge, omgivet av vinodlingar och olivlundar. Vi tillbringade en oktobervecka i Casa a Corte. Vädret har varit ömsom soligt ömsom mer dramatiskt med storm, regn och åska - men det här är ett hus som man kan trivas i oavsett väder. Härifrån kan man åka på utflykter till Pisa, Lucca, Cinque Terre eller Florens, men också bara hänga hemma. Värden Hugh har varit fantastisk rakt igenom - med tips på restauranger, vandringar och utflyktsmål. Missa inte en middag på Antica Locanda.
Overnattede 7 nætter i oktober 2021

10/10 Fremragende

Sandrine L.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Une délicieuse maison de famille au milieu des oliviers
Nous avons séjourné en famille dans cette chaleureuse et authentique maison de vacance familiale au milieu des collines, des champs d’Oliviers, en pleine nature dans un environnement préservé magnifique. La maison est joliment décorée, confortable et bien équipée. Les multiples terrasses meublées et la sublime piscine permettent de s’adapter aux différentes heures du jour. La maison est située à proximité de Florence et des Cinq Terres et permet de multiples excursions à la journée. L’attention et les conseils de visite et découvertes de son propriétaire sont tout à fait exceptionnels et ont sans aucun doute contribué à la qualité de notre séjour. Nous renouvellerons avec plaisir cette parenthèse enchantée en ce lieu au charme préservé.
Overnattede 9 nætter i august 2020

10/10 Fremragende

Tom Z., Bremen

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Perfect Stay
We've stayed there early Ocotber with a family of four (kids 7 and 12). Property and location where simply perfect. In the middle of wonderful green mountains yet shops and sights around are easy to reach. The house is stunning and well equipped with a beautiful garden and terraces. Also we have never met a better host with so much knowledge and tipps. Look at all the pictures provided and imagine it was even nicer - then you know what it is like. We will always recommend. Thanks for a perfect stay!

10/10 Fremragende

Owen H.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Peaceful and well equipped
Fantastic retreat with everything you could need in a relaxed location - great views and a good base for local days out... would gladly have stayed a fortnight!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2019

10/10 Fremragende

Yana S., London UK

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Wonderful house in stunning scenary
This is a beautiful house set in one of the most stunning settings in the world, the house and pool are beautifully maintained and the kitchen has everything you need with which to cook and serve. It is truly a terrific holiday experience.

10/10 Fremragende

Magnus B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Superb property and very helpful host
The Casa a Corte is a well kept, beautiful and tranquil property where we had a wonderful week. Follow Hugh's rich recommendations on places to eat and visit, and you will have a great experience of Italy.

10/10 Fremragende

hugh j.

Amazing house & gardens
The house is wonderful, fantastically equipped, gardens & terraces are beautiful and the Johnson's are brilliant hosts with great local & foodie information. They couldn't be more helpful. The house is exceptionally clean & quiet. Perfect family holiday for people who like the outdoors, walking, bbqs. Best villa we have stayed at in Europe, perfect Tuscan retreat. The local people & restaurants are charming Ian & Sophie Cook & Tennyson's
Overnattede 1 nat i marts 2019

10/10 Fremragende

hugh j.

Amazing
Tuscany is beautiful in the Spring. The birds are singing and the wild flowers are beautiful. We had perfect weather, ate at least 2 meals a day in the amazing garden terraces with wonderful fresh pastas and food from the market and local shops. We were invited to the Lucca film festival and met Martin Freeman, which we loved. We ate superb food, locally and in Lucca, but generally liked being at the house best. We slept so well, read lots of books, enjoyed the walks and garden, the pool and hammock. The perfect place to be with family & friends. Thank you, Mark & Milly Gibson
Overnattede 4 nætter i april 2018
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

Helen C.

Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful!
We had a wonderful stay at Casa Corte. The house is incredible and the setting breathtaking. Waking up to the view of the pool makes you want to pinch yourself. Hugh's recommendations were incredibly helpful. We would really recommend getting the 2 very talented chefs to cook for you for a night - a brilliant experience. This is a great holiday for a family, we would go back in an instant. Thank you Hugh!
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

Dave G.

A stunning large farm house with beautiful pool
We had a fantastic stay at Casa A Corte. The owner Hugh could not have been more helpful, very responsive and answered any questions we had about the property and surrounding area. He also gave us lots of brilliant recommendations for local restaurants and things to do. The house itself is truly special, rising over 3 floors with lots of character, the outside shutters for the windows made the rooms completely dark which meant we all had the best nights sleep for our entire trip. The pool was well maintained and clean, it's surrounded by grape vines and olive trees and luscious grass, beautiful mountain scenery all round. Its only a short drive to the local town of Ponte A Mariano and slightly further to Lucca if you want more hustle and bustle. We are a foodie group from London and ate out most most nights, so much on offer, and yes . . . the pasta's really were that good! I'll soon be back and can't wait to stay in this house again, truly perfect holiday. Thanks Gatey Tayler
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

Frederica J.

Spectacular Farmhouse set in the heart of Tuscany
Pure bliss! An Oasis of calm situated in the Tuscan hills. Our family had a fantastic stay here in this wonderful farmhouse which felt like a home away from home. Days were spent walking the spectacular Tuscan countryside, relaxing by the pool taking in the breath-taking scenery, trips to Lucca exploring the wonderful walled city (with the children loving the cycle around the walls). Its hard to drag yourself away from such a beautiful house, but we loved our trips to the beach in Viareggio and a day trip to Florence. Next time we will definitely try and take in the Leaning tower of Pisa and a trip to one of the many local vineyards. We couldn’t have had a better stay, thanks v much and we look forward to returning next year!
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

Tommie J.

Beautiful private farmhouse with stunning views
The place is even more picturesque in real life; the photos on the listing don't do it justice. Endless green rolling mountains - it really feels like you've got the entire valley to yourself! The house was impressively equipped with all the mod cons you could need (including Sky TV which went down well with the boys who could watch the footie!) Near enough to Lucca for a quick trip, and far enough away to leave the hustle and bustle well behind. Couldn't recommend more. The Owner, Hugh, was more than accommodating and gave us plenty of food and activity recommendations all of which were great. Already booked next year!

Om værten

Vært: Hugh Johnson

Værtens profilbillede
We are a well travelled family of 4. Hugh grew up in the FarEast & moved to Europe to become a wildlife film maker. Although he now specialises in another area of film, his job is to make objects & places look beautiful. Hugh is an international multi-award winner both in Europe & US and is Fortnums Photographer of the Year, plus many international awards. Hugh has been included in Debrett's and Men of the World.
Our 2 children both studied languages at university, have travelled extensively in the Far East, Europe, Africa & South, Central & North America, with interests in food, lifestyle, wildlife, art & sport.
Son & daughter in law, Tom&Sophie both have added their help & support to Casa a Corte following many years of travelling and working in the digital & property worlds.
Since 2020, Hazel & I have been working on a pictorial book on Tuscany, the local area, it's food & people. Hopefully this will be published in 2025 https://www.hughjohnson.co.uk/trattoria-book-project . We are very knowledgeable about the area & popular in the local community.
Since first travelling to Italy whilst at school, I fell in love with the country, culture and people and I want to share this love not only with friends & family but also guests who rent the house. I can pass on 25 years of knowledge about the area to guests who are only staying for 5days, the best restaurants, one's to avoid, beaches, walks etc. My pre-arrival notes hopefully allow guests to start their holiday as soon as they open the gates to the house.
Most of our guests are like-minded people who want to explore and enjoy the pleasures of Italy. However guests may need additional support, which they can never plan for. In 2023 one father caught Covid after staying further up the coast for a week and needed a doctor, delaying return flights and prolong their stay for a few extra days until they were well enough to travel. I really enjoy those challenges partly because our guests are so nice to speak with and help.

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

Having viewed several properties during the summer & autumn of 1999, we fell in love with Casa a Corte after seeing the house and land from across the valley with the snow tipped mountains behind.
We immediately knew this was the house we were looking for. Over 25 years we have built up a very good relationship with the locals, who are charming & extremely welcoming. They are flattered we love the area and people. All are employees are local so know the area extremely well.
One of the real plus points about the area is the amount of things to do, whether it is walking near the house, going to the beach, exploring art & history, Lucca's music festival in July, markets and festivals, Comic Fair - 2nd largest in the world, plus sport or simply enjoying the wildlife & wild flowers on the property, not to mention the large range of restaurants from Michelin starred, to local trattorias and pizzerias, especially as they are a fraction of London, NY, Paris, Copenhagen prices. There are also the most amazing villas and gardens to visit.
We also recommend restaurants to fit all budgets, but also let guests know about the local deli which allows you to live very well at home without getting your hands dirty.
We also offer our Private Chef, Fabrizio & waiter Luigi. Fab' cooks wonderful local Lucchese season food and is a wonderful fun character for guests to share their evening. He has been incredibly popular with all our guests.
I also enjoy learning from guests, one being a Formula One winning top mechanic who never shops at a supermarket whilst on holiday. He much prefers shopping locally, meeting people, drinking & eating local produce rather than tasting foods from Milan. We now follow his ethos and give a local list to all guests.
Although our local supermarket, Esselunga in Marlia is exceptionally good, we believe it is much better immersing oneself in the local culture.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

Our passion is being outside and spend much of our 'working' holiday looking at the wonderful countryside & wildlife, chatting to the locals & trying to become a better cook. The farmer and his friends in Gugliano have been so helpful & kind to us and have made Casa a Corte a special place for all our family.
Being a photographer has taught me to look at fine detail and what is best for a client. This has taught me the need for terraces to offer different things. For instance, at Easter & October we probably enjoy having lunch in the sunshine whereas in June - Sept we would look for shade. As a result, we have 3 terraces to eat & relax on.
A Corte has several quiet areas for individuals to relax on a lounger under a tree, away from family playing ball games in the pool.
We also know that when guests are on holiday they don't want passers by - A Corte is very private.
Our living room also has a desk & chair for guests to work from & benefits from Starlink internet.
Tuscans are spoilt for choice for wonderful food and places to eat, catering for those that want to eat at home and dine out. Some of our best evenings have been at the cheapest local restaurants drinking local food and wine surrounded by Tuscans relaxing at the end of the day.
We are near the mountains, ski resorts, beaches, wonderful cities - Florence, Siena, Pisa etc not to mention our own beautiful panoramic views.
A Corte benefits from great transport links - roads, trains and Pisa Airport (Florence, Genoa, Forli/ Bologna Airports).
Prior to buying A Corte we stayed at a friends house in the Dordogne, France but apart from food food markets everything else was an hours car ride away, whereas in Italy, there are so many things to do which are relatively nearby. As a result you achieve and see a lot more.

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