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Bedøvelse 18. århundrede villa med fantastisk udsigt og pool, 8 km fra Lucca

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Et bord dækket til morgenmad med udsigt over en skovklædt bakke.
En bygning i sten med røde skodder, et tag med teglsten og beliggende på en skråning.
Et rektangulært pool med to blå og hvide parasoller, omgivet af liggestole og et bord med parasol. Poolen ligger foran frodig vegetation og bakker.
En bygning i sten med røde skodder, en grusvej og en bakke i baggrunden.
Et rektangulært swimmingpool med blå og hvide stribede parasoller, omgivet af frodig vegetation og bakker i baggrunden.

Anmeldelser

9,8 ud af 10.
Enestående

Højdepunkter

  • Plads til at brede sig
    Nyd den rummelige indretning, der giver alle mere plads til afslapning.
  • Udendørs pool
    Den udendørs pool udgør en forfriskende oase under åben himmel og er en sjældenhed i dette område.
  • Central beliggenhed
    Du er aldrig langt fra din destination med denne praktiske beliggenhed.
6 soveværelser4 badeværelserPlads til 10 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • Terrasse eller gårdhave
  • Privat pool
  • Spillehal/spillerum
  • Grill
  • Aircondition
  • Gratis Wi-Fi

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
Lucca, Toscana
  • Place, Lucca Polo Fiere
    ‪16 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Lucca Bymur
    ‪16 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Skt. Martins Katedral
    ‪18 min. kørsel‬
  • Airport, Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
    ‪37 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

6 soveværelser (10 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 kingsize-seng

Soveværelse 2

1 kingsize-seng

Soveværelse 3

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 4

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 5

1 enkeltseng

Soveværelse 6

1 enkeltseng

4 badeværelser

Badeværelse 1

Håndklæder til rådighed · Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Badeværelse 2

Håndklæder til rådighed · Badekar · Bidet · Toilet

Badeværelse 3

Håndklæder til rådighed · Bidet · Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Badeværelse 4

Håndklæder til rådighed · Bidet · Toilet · Kun brusekabine

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Køkken
Separat spiseområde
Udendørs legeområde
Have
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

Bedøvelse 18. århundrede villa med fantastisk udsigt og pool, 8 km fra Lucca

Al Bastini er en smuk 18 århundrede villa-farmhouse med strålende udsigt. Huset er i traditionel toscansk stil med lokale sten & terracotta, høje kastanjebelagte lofter og åbne pejse. Det er blevet nænsomt restaureret til en meget høj standard med en perfekt blanding af antikken og moderne bekvemmeligheder. Faciliteter inkluderer aircondition, WiFi bredbånd, satellit 50 "plasma-tv, dvd, billardbord og bordtennis. Set i 7 acres af blide skrånende terrasser med gamle oliven & frugttræer, de anlagte haver har blomsterbede, græsplæner, en opvarmet 10 x 5m swimmingpool, & 3 uden spise områder i både sol & skygge. Der er en loggia, jasmin-duftende terrasse med sten grill, og en blåregn-overdækket pool-side pergola, alle med udsigt den vidunderlige udsigt. Der er rigelig kvalitet havestole og liggestole til afslapning. Se venligst 'Husregler' for vores afbestillingsregler, da vi tilbyder refusion.

Blot 15 minutter fra centrum af Lucca, er Al Bastini bekvemt placeret i idylliske landskab inden for bekvem rækkevidde af de historiske byer Pisa, Firenze og Siena.

Et par minutter væk med bil er butikker og restauranter i landsbyen San Macario in Piano. En yderligere 5 minutter væk er 3 store supermarkeder og i yderligere 5 minutter, vil du ankommer i Lucca. Kan nås både Pisa lufthavn og versilianske kyst i 30 minutter.

Toscana og Umbrien er overfyldt med steder at se - de åbenlyse er Firenze (1 times kørsel), Siena (1,5 timer) og San Gimignano (2 timer).

De elegante badebyer Viareggio & Forte dei Marmi ligger inden for 30 minutter. Du kan også besøge Lerici på kysten, et malerisk sted med en fantastisk udsigt, hvorfra du kan få en kort sejltur til Portavenere & nyde de dejlige fiskerestauranter. Igen på kysten er Cinque Terre, fem dejlige kystbyer alle forbundet med tog, båd eller fod og et besøg værd.

For en kort tur, er det værd at gå til elegante Montecatini (30 min) en spa-by (men ikke bære shorts, som du ikke vil være tilladt i bade). Du kan tage jernbanen (eller en taxa!, Eller køre dig selv) op til den gamle bakketop landsby, som er meget smuk. Et alternativt sted til frokost, er Montecarlo (20 min) eller Vinci (hjemsted for Leonardo), som, ud over nogle meget gode restauranter, har en fascinerende museum med skaleret ned modeller af alle hans opfindelser og plakater af hans værker.

Puccini blev født i Lucca & den gamle San Giovanni basilika i Lucca besidder daglige betragtninger i hans musik. Der er også en årlig udendørs Puccini opera festival thoughout juli og august på nærliggende Torre del Lago.

Også værd en tur er at følge Piero della Francesca Trail (som i John Mortimer bog Sommer leje med John Mortimer også opholdt sig i Al Bastini), som du kan starte i Arezzo (smukke by, 1. 5 timer kørsel) & fortsat nærliggende San Sepolcro og Monterchi, for at se andre eksempler på sin fantastiske fresco arbejde. Hvis du har tid, hvor i dette område, Assisi og Perugia er også et besøg værd. Volterra er en smuk bakketop by et besøg værd.

Til sportsaktiviteter: der er nogle udfordrende golfbaner indenfor en times kørsel, tennis klubber, ridning, fiskeri, paragliding, bjergbestigning og smukke vandreture er alle tilgængelige i området.

Tilføj datoer for priser

Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 16.00
Minimumsalder for lejere: 23
Udtjekning inden kl. 10.00
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Børn

Børn i alderen 0-17 år er tilladt
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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er ikke tilladt
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Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt
Pool open May-September. Pool heating un-necessary in July + August. Recommended in May, June + September. Price 400 Euros per week.
Air-con charged by metred usage and paid at the end of stay. Typical charges 50-300 Euros, depending on usage. First 50 EUR paid by owner.

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Overnatningsstedets registreringsnummer IT046017C2M4K3XEBB
Overnatningsstedets nr.: 868768
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
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker og førstehjælpskasse

Om området

Lucca

Denne villa befinder sig i Lucca i landlige omgivelser og ved vandet. Puccini-museet og Museum for tegneserier og billedsprog er nogle af de kulturelle seværdigheder, mens nogle af områdets andre seværdigheder inkluderer Det Skæve Tårn og Lucca Bymur. Rejser du med børn? Du kan overveje at tage dem med til Centro Matteucci pr. L'Arte Moderna og Orto Botanico di Pisa. Udforsk områdets muligheder for oplevelser på, i og ved vandet såsom windsurfing og motorbådssejlads i nærheden, eller nyd godt af den fri natur ved at kaste dig ud i mulighederne hvad angår cykling og vandre-/cykelruter.
Kort
Lucca, Toscana

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Lucca Polo Fiere - 16 min. kørsel - 13.1 km
  • Lucca Bymur - 16 min. kørsel - 12.7 km
  • Skt. Martins Katedral - 18 min. kørsel - 14.5 km
  • Palazzo Pfanner - 20 min. kørsel - 14.2 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 21 min. kørsel - 14.1 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • San Giuliano Terme Ripafratta Station - 15 min. kørsel
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 44 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Autogrill Monte Quiesa - ‬19 min. kørsel
  • ‪Le Terme - ‬17 min. kørsel
  • ‪Bar del Parco - ‬14 min. kørsel
  • ‪Il Borghetto Del Castello - ‬14 min. kørsel
  • ‪Osaka Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬11 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Har Bedøvelse 18. århundrede villa med fantastisk udsigt og pool, 8 km fra Lucca en pool?

Ja, dette overnatningssted har en udendørs pool. Blandt pooltyperne finder du en opvarmet pool.

Er Bedøvelse 18. århundrede villa med fantastisk udsigt og pool, 8 km fra Lucca et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Nej, kæledyr er ikke tilladt på dette overnatningssted.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Bedøvelse 18. århundrede villa med fantastisk udsigt og pool, 8 km fra Lucca?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Bedøvelse 18. århundrede villa med fantastisk udsigt og pool, 8 km fra Lucca?

Indtjekning starter kl. 16.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Bedøvelse 18. århundrede villa med fantastisk udsigt og pool, 8 km fra Lucca?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Bedøvelse 18. århundrede villa med fantastisk udsigt og pool, 8 km fra Lucca?

Denne villa med familievenlig profil ligger ved vandet, ca. 15 km fra Lucca Bymur, Puccini-museet og Via Fillungo. Derudover ligger Massaciuccoli-søen og Museum for tegneserier og billedsprog ca. 15 derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,8

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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 66 af i alt 72 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 5 af i alt 72 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 72 anmeldelser
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Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 1 af i alt 72 anmeldelser

9,6/10

Rengøring

10/10

Indtjekning

9,8/10

Kommunikation

9,8/10

Området

10/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, annoncens rigtighed
The villa was very clean and well equipped. The pool was a lovely amenity and the team was very responsive to any questions we had. All in all a fantastic week in beautiful Tuscany.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
We loved our stay at Al Bastini. The location was excellent. It gave us privacy within the hills of Italy but still was only 20 minutes to Lucca, 30 minutes to the beach and 5 minutes to a get a gelato. The pizza oven and grill were a definite plus with the pool being the absolute highlight for our group. There’s nothing we felt we were missing at our stay there.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
This was truly a dream week away for us and if you have the chance to stay, you must. The property has had so much love and attention poured into it making it a beautiful and luxurious Italian home. It is truly stunning and offered everything we needed and more; the kitchen housed a large stock of equipment suitable for small and large groups, the beds were very comfortable and the seating areas, inside and outside were plentiful. We visited during a particularly hot spell, with temperatures reaching 36–38C every day, so the air conditioning was very much appreciated. We made daily use of the glorious saltwater swimming pool, enjoyed wonderful conversations and the culinary talents of a local private pizza chef (cooked in the outdoor pizza oven), played table tennis and billiards and somehow still found plenty of time to relax and read. Getting into Lucca from the property was simple and we made the most of our time there too. Our interactions with everyone involved with our stay were exceptional and we would like to pass on our heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make our time here so very special.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2026
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Wonderful house in a beautiful location, close to Lucca and Pisa.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2025
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
This was a return trip to Al Bastini for me.The setting, the accommodation and the pool are all superb. While only 15 minutes from the town of Lucca, the house is in a very peaceful location with glorious views across the Tuscan hills.
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2025
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Excellent

A beautiful secluded family retreat for a great holiday break
Overnattede 7 nætter i maj 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
A wonderfully relaxing peaceful escape yet only a short drive into the historic walled city of Lucca, with it’s very good restaurants and abundance of things to see. We had amazing weather (29) for September so made excellent use of the beautiful pool. Tanya (villa manager) was incredibly helpful and organised a private chef (Fabrizio excellent) for an evening of absolutely delicious authentic Tuscan fare and our taxi on another evening into Lucca. Al Bastini was everything we’d hoped for and more!! Hoping to return one day!
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2025
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Stunning property

Al Bastini is a peaceful idyll on the outskirts of Lucca. Very much a home from home with everything you might need readily available to make your stay all the more enjoyable. We had the most amazing time and would definitely return. Thank you so much.
Overnattede 6 nætter i august 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Gorgeous villa near Lucca

Beautifully appointed spacious and prestigious villa with spectacular views and wonderful facilities. Tastefully decorated throughout, perfect for families/groups wanting quiet getaway destination with excellent, high quality facilities (swimming pool, a/c throughout, billiards table, grand piano, table tennis, multiple large fridges and advanced, well designed kitchen). Lots of outside space and shaded areas. Good communication with manager, who was responsive and keen for us to enjoy our stay.
Overnattede 3 nætter i august 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

We didn’t want to leave ...!

The house is charming, comfortable, with everything you could want for a perfect stay. The outside area is beautiful with a great pool and beautiful views. Our family of 10—3 generations—had plenty of space. The owner was welcoming and helpful sending lots of information about the Lucca area before our stay. Easy day trips from this location. The time went very quickly and we all had such a good time we were sorry we didn’t book a second week. You won’t be disappointed, the house is even better than it looks on HomeAway.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2019
Svar fra VrboOwner den 19. mar. 2020
Thank you very much for your kind review, you are very welcome,
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Al Bastini

Family and friends gathered at Al Bastini to explore the Lucca region. The Villa was wonderfully appointed and very comfortable. The pool was a big hit with the grandkids and the outdoor wood fired BBQ was used multiple times throughout the week. The owners have a great collection of books that cover Tuscany and Italian cooking. I wish I could have stayed a month so I could sit and read and gaze over the spectacular views. The local hosts were very helpful and accessible. Highly recommended. A very comfortable Tuscan villa with a great kitchen and multiple outdoor areas to sit and relax and enjoy a moment of quiet with friends and family.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Fabulous holiday in the heart of Tuscany

A lovely, lovely house with so much space and amenities. Tremendous views particularly in the evening as the sun sets. We loved eating in the Loggia after early evening drinks outside with some late night snooker and swimming. It's very quiet for sleeping at nights and the kitchen is both beautiful and well thought through including 2 dishwashers! It's definitely worth making use of the local chefs. We were surprised how quick it was from Pisa airport and Lucca has a lot to offer with the walk around the walls a must and some fabulous restaurants. Pisa and Florence aren't too far for day visits. All in all a superb place to stay. It must be best in class.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2023
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Location, location, location

Our first trip to Tuscany and what a place to stay! The villa and location are outstanding in every sense. The view from the property is stunning: a classic Italian scene; but it is the quietness of the wooded valley that makes it a very special place. The pool is another striking feature- it is large and set in a beautiful position within the garden. The villa itself is stylish and comfortable. The newly refurbished kitchen is outstanding- with every appliance/gadget on hand for foodies wanting to cook for themselves or for visiting chefs. We had amazing meals cooked for us by Morena and Fabrizio- both highly recommended. Finally, the property's location close to the fascinating historic town of Lucca and only half an hour from the coast makes this villa a not-to-be missed destination!
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2023
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8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Overall fantastic

Not much to add to the other great reviews! Place and location is amazing so long as you don’t mind a hilly curvy drive - and I happen to. My one qualm, and it did make a significant difference during our 2 week stay, is the mattress quality. 2-3 of the upstairs mattresses are decent, however the downstairs beds have mattresses to be ashamed of. You can literally feel individual springs through them causing pressure points uncomfortable sleep throughout the night.
Overnattede 13 nætter i juni 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 15. sep. 2022
Thank you for taking the time to review Al Bastini. We are truly sorry about the mattresses as they were scheduled to be replaced but delayed. They have now been replaced.
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Luxurious, peaceful retreat!

Located in tranquil woodland surroundings, this is an ideal destination for your holiday. Lucca is just a short drive away, offering numerous excellent dining options and plenty of attractions. Exploring the ancient city walls is a must-do activity, either walking or hiring a bicycle! Lucca, being the birthplace of Puccini, hosts various opera festivals, making it a paradise for music enthusiasts. Be sure to check out the host's recommendations for local village butchers, a restaurant, a winery, and an ice cream parlour. We enjoyed a delicious cordon bleu meal prepared by the Villa's highly recommended in-house chef, thanks to the well-equipped modern kitchen! The swimming pool offers a serene space for leisurely exercise and sunbathing, boasting stunning views of the lush valley. We eagerly anticipate our next visit to this Tuscan paradise!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2023
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
This property is absolutely stunning! My family of 8 stayed for a week and enjoyed everything about this home. The main floor is set up perfectly for spending time together. We used the huge, well equipped kitchen to cook many of our own meals but we also enjoyed having 2 different chefs come to cook for us as well. One night we made pizzas in the outdoor pizza oven using fresh herbs from the garden. The views from the outdoor dining area were incredible!One of our favorite things about this property was the pool. It was the perfect temperature, well maintained and surrounded by beautiful landscaping. The gardener is amazing!The location of this property is terrific. We rented cars and could easily drive to grocery stores, restaurants, wineries and to explore the nearby city of Lucca. We also drove to the train station to take a train to Cinque Terre for the day.The staff was friendly, professional and made sure we had everything we needed. Check in was easy, taxis were arranged when needed, rental cars were delivered to the villa and communication was excellent. The handbook that was provided answered every question we had and was full of great suggestions about places to visit and things to do.All 8 of us loved this property. It had something for everyone and was so spacious. One week was not enough. I hope we can return someday!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2025
Fra arkiv

10/10 Fremragende

Absolutely wonderful holiday

We were a family of 8 adults and two small children and Al Bastini was magical for everyone. The house was very comfortable and spacious with stunning views over the hills. Everyone is still talking of evenings on the terrace drinking very inexpensive prosecco with a gentle cooling breeze. Les the owner was always very helpful and nothing was too mch trouble. He even arranged for lasagnes to be in the fridge so we didn't have to worry about food as soon as we arrived. There is a very good Co-op nearby and an excellent butcher in the village. The pool is excellent, the three years old learnt to swim, and in the evenings there were table tennis tournaments! Lucca is close by and there is a good bus service to Florence. Everyone loved Al Bastini and there are already plans to go back soon. A fantastic memory, thanks Les, your house needs more than 5 stars!
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect holiday villa

Our Al Bastini stay was a dream. With awe-inspiring views, the villa’s expansive terraces became havens for relaxation. The rooms embody spacious elegance and local charm, blending modern comfort with countryside aesthetics. The newly renovated kitchen (with dual dishwashers and fridges) exceeded expectations for food enthusiasts like us. Outdoor BBQ and pizza oven experiences, courtesy of Chef Fabrizio, were absolute highlights. Thanks to gardener Thomas, the beautifully maintained garden's fresh produce added authenticity to our meals: the kids loved picking ripe tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and small zucchinis. The saltwater pool was the epitome of relaxation: we spent countless hours floating, reading, and enjoying the ambiance. Al Bastini's standout was great service: Alex, Iris, and Tanya ensured smooth reservations, check-in/out, and prompt assistance. Our stay was flawless. Seeking beauty, comfort, and tranquility? Al Bastini is your haven.
Overnattede 28 nætter i juli 2023
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

One week is not long enough

We spent a week at Al Bastini and we wish we could have stayed longer. The location is perfect and the views are fabulous. The house had a great layout for our family of 4 along with 3 of our adult friends. We took daytrips from the house, but also enjoyed just staying at the house to swim or play ping pong. The kitchen is fantastic and through the management we booked chef Morena to prepare dinner for us one night. Morena and the food were so amazing, that we immediately asked her to come back the next night. Our only regret, was not booking Morena to prepare dinner every night. We did have an issue with the downstairs bedroom air conditioning not working, but management immediately responded to my message and had a technician out the next day to try and resolve the issue. A big thank you to Alex and Tanya for their help and great communication. I highly recommend staying at Al Bastini, and we definitely plan on going back.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2024
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Amazing vacation in Tuscany!

We are a group of 10 friends who travel together often and planned a summer trip to Tuscany to celebrate some milestone birthdays. We spent quite some time researching homes before landing on Al Bastini for its incredible views, convenient location in Lucca, privacy, ample space, but most importantly air conditioning and swimming pool for August! The home and the vacation overall were pretty close to perfect. The house manager was an incredible help to us as we were asking questions about the villa, planning day trips, and renting cars. She emphasized what a perfect location Lucca is, and she was right! We were able to discover some of Lucca and also take day (or partial day) trips to Pisa, the Puccini Festival, Cinque Terre, Chianti, and the beach. Luckily we also had time at the house - to enjoy the pool, cook in the beautiful kitchen, have a private chef cook us dinner and another make pizza for us in the outdoor pizza oven. Our only complaint is that maybe we should have booked two weeks instead of one! Thank you Al Bastini, we hope to see you again soon!
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2023
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Fabulous stay

What a fabulous week we had at Al Bastini. It is a beautiful, private and secluded property with incredible views and everything you could wish for in a holiday property. We have rented many holiday villas before and have often found that the interiors do not match the outside space in terms of style and quality - this is not the case at Al Bastini where everything is beautifully appointed. We felt instantly relaxed here. The villa is perfect for a family holiday with many areas inside and out where you can find your own space but also to come together for family meals. We loved the terraces and loggia and ate all of our meals outside. Whilst the weather wasn’t as kind to us as we’d hoped we still managed to fit in some time by the wonderful swimming pool which has great loungers and lots of space. We found it hard to leave the villa and its wonderfully peaceful surroundings in the day but when we did want to explore further afield the journey to Lucca takes only around 15 minutes by car. There is a small village closer to the villa which has a great little restaurant and a lovely ice-cream shop (also sells the most amazing cakes)!) We appreciated all the recommendations that we received prior to our stay for restaurants and places to visit - we tried many and were delighted by them all. We hope they we can return to Al Bastini in future and thoroughly recommend it for a fabulous holiday in Tuscany.
Overnattede 7 nætter i september 2024
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8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Stunning Location and Beautiful Rustic Villa

Al Bastini is a spacious well equipped villa, it benefits from a fantastic private pool and several areas to relax and enjoy stunning views of the outstanding beauty of the area. The additional benefits of the games room with billiard table and outdoor table tennis, grand piano in the lobby, added to making the overall stay very memorable. (We are fortunate enough to have talented pianists in our family members.) Al Bastini is in need of a little refurbishment, however, this said there is everything you could possibly need for your stay. We used the services of a chef for one of our evenings, organised by Tanya the Property Manager. We selected a four course menu for the 10 of us, the meal was delicious, quality ingredients used for everything, and we can highly recommend this option. The road up to the villa is a slight challenge, so arrive in daylight if possible as negotiating this in the dark is not to be recommended. The property is ideally set to visit a number of interesting locations but due to COVID at the time of our holiday we spent our time in our family bubble at the villa. Due to this we cannot provide feedback on these local places of interest or the beach. There are plenty of places to shop in the nearby town of Lucca the largest supermarket being the Co-Op. The manager and owner of this property could not have been more helpful throughout the entire booking process, keeping in touch via e-mail answering queries etc, so a big thank you to Alex. We wish Al Bastini well for the future and say thanks for a wonderful family holiday.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2020
Svar fra VrboOwner den 15. sep. 2022
Thank very much taking the time to review your holiday I am glad you enjoyed yourselves. The house is commencing a programme of refurbishment in Autumn 2020.
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8/10 Godt

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great location for exploring Tuscany

We enjoyed our stay at this spacious villa and would recommend it to others, despite a few negatives. Pros: The location (10 minutes outside Lucca, a great city in and of itself and to use as a base for exploring Tuscany), the grounds are immaculate, and the view is sublime. We loved the pool and the excellent air conditioning in the bedrooms and living room, as the weather was very hot during our stay. The outdoor eating area was great (bring bug spray!), right next to the kitchen and with a wonderful view. Plenty of space for our party of 8 (4 adults, and 4 teens), with 6 bedrooms and 4 full baths. The pool table and ping pong table were very fun. Kitchen is functional and well equipped; we made dinner several nights and had a chef come one night for a pizza making lesson. The communication with the on-site manager and thru VRBo was excellent, making check-in and check-out easy. They provided helpful suggestions for activities and made reservations for us. The cons: the villa was burglarized during our stay, resulting in the loss of a watch and some jewelry. We realize this wasn't the fault of the owners but it was distressing, to say the least. The house manager wasn't particularly sympathetic t start, but she later helpfully went to the police station with us and the owners contacted us directly to demonstrate their concern. Other more minor issues: the 1/2 mile driveway up to the villa is very steep and twisty; it is challenging at night or with a manual car and would be very tough in winter. The bathrooms needed some work (clogged drain in master, for example). But overall we had a very good time at this villa and would recommend it.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2021
Svar fra VrboOwner den 17. aug. 2021
Many thanks for the review and we are delighted that you enjoyed your vacation at Al Bastini. We were sorry to hear about the loss of the watch. It was very unlucky, as there has been no history of a break in at the house over the last 25 years. The house is very secure, particularly if doors, windows and the newly fitted shutters are closed and locked when leaving the house. Nonetheless, we have reviewed and upgraded security for the benefit of our guests. The private road up to Al Bastini is single track but fully tarmacked (unlike many private roads in Tuscany) and serves one other house. The road was fully renovated in 2020 and is kept in good condition. There is an incline, but guests do not generally report finding it overly steep or difficult; there is a sharp bend, visible on the photos, worth doing for the first time in daylight to see the layout. We are sorry if you found it tricky.
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2/10 Bundkarakter

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, beliggenhed
Synes ikke om: Rengøring, kommunikation

Property has BEDBUGS. Flippant response from owner.

We came home with BEDBUGS and the owner was the most concerned with my review. I woke up one morning in this villa with bites all over me. Two others with us had bites too. I went to my dermatologist the very next day after our return. She thought they were bedbug bites. I called an exterminator and scheduled an inspection. I texted the property manager and she said they must be mosquito bites. She said she had an inspection done and there were no bedbugs. I came to find out that her inspection was done by the cleaning staff! They are not trained professionals and don't know what to look for. They come out at night to feed and then they go into hiding places. Some people show the bite marks and other people show no signs at all AND it can take up to ten days for the bites to even show up on your skin. I was so lucky to have such a severe reaction as that prompted me to go to the doctor and then call the exterminator. The exterminator came and we did have bedbugs. I had to pack up my entire house contents into black bags, seal them with duct tape and put them in my backyard in the high heat so any bedbugs that may be on my things would die as they do in high temperatures. On the day of treatment, we had to leave the house and after they finished treatment, we had to wait four hours before we could return home. We were having a heatwave in Atlanta and the temperature got up to 99 degrees that day and my cat had to be locked outside in the backyard for the whole day. I now have to wait a couple of weeks for them to come back and do another inspection to make sure they got them all before I bring all of my stuff back inside and unpack. I told this to the house manager and she said that they disinfect the bedding/mattress. I received an email from the property owner and he reiterated that my bites are from mosquitos. He offered me 500 euros to leave a positive review. Their lack of concern was shocking. I implored him to have the house inspected by an exterminator. I told him my main concern was future guests taking them home with them as we did. He seemed more interested in why the exterminators were going to such lengths and that in the Uk, exterminators don't put you through that. His flippancy was overwhelming. He started each email out with "without prejudice" to protect himself. I have no interest in suing or in his offer of 500 euros. I simply wanted the problem at the villa resolved. I have no idea if they are taking the proper steps.
Overnattede 7 nætter i maj 2022
Svar fra VrboOwner den 27. aug. 2023
We were sad to read your review. You reported no issues with bedbugs during your stay only commenting that the villa was ‘beautiful’ and you had a ‘great time’. Some considerable time after you returned home to to the US, you contacted us to say that you had an infestation of bed bugs in your own home. You claimed Al Bastini to be the cause. Far from not taking the matter seriously we immediately sent in a pest control company for a thorough inspection of the property. No evidence of bedbugs was found anywhere. The full report has been shared with VRBO. Nor were there any further reports from guests or owner before or after your stay. You demanded a full refund of your week’s stay. The owner offered you a partial refund as a gesture of goodwill, which you refused. Instead choosing to post what we believe to be an untrue and unfairly negative review in response. We invite people to judge Al Bastini on the strength of our reviews in which guests report wonderful holidays and return visits over the years.
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10/10 Fremragende

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
The property is lovely and well appointed. We enjoyed the views, the loggia, the pool, and ping pong. The villa is close to many great sights for day trips as well as good local bakeries and shops nearby. The highlight was our homemade pizza dinner by the house chef Fabrizio.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2026

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