Old stone farmhouse near Lucca, Tuscany.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6861.1 sq ft

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Pool

Washer

Parking available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Capannori, Toscana

Walls of Lucca

13 min drive

Lucca Polo Fiere

16 min drive

Cathedral of St Martin

16 min drive

Lucca (LCV)

11 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Lounge

1 Double Futon

Main Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

En Suite Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Main Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Exterior

About this property

Beautiful self contained self catering apartment in recently restored old Tuscan farmhouse. The rooms all have traditional beamed and tiled rooves. Garden and Swimming Pool for Guest Use, and car parking on the premises.
Stonehouse is an ideal base for visiting the historic cities of Lucca, Pisa, Florence and Siena. For more relaxing days, the beaches of Viareggio and Marina di Vecchiano are half an hour's drive away - or you can take a bike and explore the Bientina Marsh or the Pisan Hills.
The Apuan Alps, with their fine scenery and historic marble quarries are also close at hand, as are the more gentle Appenines.
The area is ideal for a blend of culture and activity, and the owners who live on site can help you to make the most of your holiday.

Property manager

Paola Pardini / David Hayward

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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Kitchen

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Capannori

Located in Capannori, this apartment is in a rural area. Lucca Center of Contemporary Art and Teatro del Giglio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Terme di Montecatini and Tenuta del Buonamico. Lucca Botanical Gardens and Puccini Museum are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

Capannori, Toscana

What's nearby

Walls of Lucca - 13 min drive
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 15 min drive
Piazza Napoleone - 15 min drive
Guinigi Tower - 15 min drive
Cathedral of St Martin - 16 min drive

Getting around

Tassignano-Capannori Station - 10 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Aquila Capannori - ‬14 min drive
‪Boutique della Pizza - ‬12 min drive
‪Bar Nelli - ‬11 min drive
‪Herbie - ‬5 min drive
‪Chicago Blues - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Old stone farmhouse near Lucca, Tuscany. have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Old stone farmhouse near Lucca, Tuscany. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old stone farmhouse near Lucca, Tuscany.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old stone farmhouse near Lucca, Tuscany.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old stone farmhouse near Lucca, Tuscany. located?

Situated in a rural location, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sanctuary of Santa Gemma, Porta Elisa and Lucca Polo Fiere. Walls of Lucca and Lucca Botanical Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

15 Aug 2014

A little piece of heaven

The seven days we (a family of four with teenage children) recently spent at the Stonehouse was the 'holiday' highlight of our overseas holiday. The apartment is very spacious and has everything that is listed. What makes this a particularly superb place is the combination of it being in a charming location in the Tuscan countryside, perfect for relaxing, but still within easy reach for day trips to Lucca, Pisa, Florence and the beach. Paola and David are great hosts, helpful and attentive to details. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for holiday accommodation in countryside Tuscany. We were there in July and there were even fireflies...you will be charmed

10/10 Excellent

Susanne N.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

traumhaft schönes Ambiente

Wir hatten zwei tolle Wochen in der hübschen Wohnung im ersten Stock. Der Garten ist sehr groß, schön und liebevoll gepflegt mit vielen schattigen Sitzplätzen und auch der Pool ist spitze. Die Vermieter waren sehr nett und hilfsbereit. Man sollte aber wissen, dass man auf ein Auto angewiesen ist, da sich weder Restaurants noch Läden in Laufnähe befinden. Mit dem Auto erreicht man aber schon in 6 Minuten einen Supermarkt und in ca. 10 Minuten diverse Lokale. Ich kann das Stonehouse nur weiterempfehlen!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

21 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful oasis!

We spent several evenings at this quaint farm in Tuscany. It was the absolute highlight of our trip to Italy!! The farm was in the perfect location for our day trips throughout the area. David even helped us pay our local parking ticket. The perfect hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gertjan S., Amsterdam, Netherlands

27 Sept 2018

Lovely house near Lucca

We stayed with our two daughters (4yr and 1yr) at Paola and David's place and had a lovely time. The swimming pool and air conditioning were very welcome as we stayed in probably the hottest week of the year. The apartment is spacious but cozy and the garden is lovely. Recommended!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gwenne G.

10 Nov 2017

Just what we hoped for!

Loved our stay at this beautiful old stone house. The owners live on site and were so helpful with directions, suggestions for shopping, etc. The grounds are gorgeous! Food and wine, and homemade jam, were provided for our first night which was appreciated. Aside from the couches needing replacing, the entire apartment was spacious and delightful. It had lovely little decorative touches to make it homey. The beds were comfortable and we had two full bathrooms for the four of us (2 retired couples). The house is in the country but only minutes from a grocery store and other shops. We made dinner most evenings after touring all day. The location, near the walled city of Lucca, it is central to so many towns - we spent a week exploring Tuscany (including Pisa, Siena, Cinque Terre) and absolutely loved it. The roads were narrow and curvy but quite safe if driven appropriately. Would highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mario S.

23 Aug 2017

Sauber und gut ausgestattet

Wir waren 12 Tage in der Unterkunft. Es war super ordentlich und sauber. Die Anbindung zu den Städten war gut. Leider konnte man keine Einkaufsmöglichkeit oder ein Restaurant ohne Auto erreichen.

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mieneke S.

7 Aug 2017

Spacious apartment in Stonehouse

We stayed, with a family of 5, in the Stonehouse of Paola and David for 1 week. It was a very pleasant stay. We had an apartment with 2 bedrooms and a spacious living. When we arrived there was a welcome package in our apartment with a homemade pie, wine, jam and some other things. this was so nice! They have a little pool and a lovely garden where they grow tomato's, courgettes, plumes, lemons, cucumbers etc. Thanks Paola and David! Frank, Mieneke, Isa, Olaf en Fiene

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

1 Aug 2017

wunderschöne Ferienwohnung

Wir waren vom 22.7 bis 29.7 im Steinhaus und waren restlos glücklich. Die Vermieter sind super freundlich und hatten immer ein offenes Ohr bei Fragen. Wir können dass Angebot nur weiterempfehlen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

9 May 2017

Quaint farmhouse - great location!

We spent three evenings at the Old Stone Farmhouse this past week. We loved the location and found it to be near many of the places we wanted to visit such as Lucca, Pisa and Florence. We liked that it was tucked out of the way an truly in the country. The inside of the rental was plenty large for all 5 of us (2 parents and 3 adult children). We enjoyed that it had wi-fi as well. The only drawback was that it was cool in the evenings and we were actually cold in the house. We didn't know how to work anything and we got in too late each night to want to bother Paula or David. So just a heads up on that if you are from America.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Neil G.

26 Apr 2017

Quiet, clean, spacious, and friendly. Definitely a 5 star accommodation.

We were very glad to have found this place. Paola and David were wonderful hosts and very helpful, as this was our first time visiting Italy. We were greeted with a delicious fruit torte and bottle of wine upon arriving. We drove to many of the places they recommend and were not disappointed. I was given a bottle of wine from a local winery from Paola for a birthday present. How thoughtful! We highly recommend the Stonehouse for a very relaxing and quiet stay. Neil and Claudia Gardner and Mauriann Barton, Bellingham, Washington and Edmonds, Washington.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michele B., Calgary, AB, Canada

9 Oct 2016

Relaxing stay

We greatly enjoyed our time at this lovely farmhouse. Paola and David greeted up upon our arrival and provided some welcome treats in our apartment. The property was lovely. I enjoyed looking at the flowers and soaking up some quite time. (I found travelling in Italy to be a bit overwhelming with the so many tourists in the cities. You will not find this to be an issue here!) Thank you for your hospitality!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

2 Aug 2016

Old stone farmhouse (StoneHouse) near Lucca, Tuscany

The property itself was stunning, surrounded by beautiful flowers and greenery, and included several outdoor seating/dining areas. Every morning when we got up David and Paola were out grooming the grounds, and always so friendly and cordial. We shared the 1st floor apartment with our daughter and husband and found the accommodations to be very clean and comfortable for the 4 of us. It was very quiet and peaceful. Paola and David went far and above the call of duty in helping us make the most of our visit to this beautiful area. They were outstanding hosts and gave us great recommendations! This location was a good starting point for day trips in the area. We explored Lucca, Pisa, the Garfagnana region/Barga, wine country from Chianti to Siena (and the winery at Castello Vicchiomaggio at Greve in Chianti is worthy of a visit - call ahead for a tour and lunch), the beach at Viarreggio, and of course, Florence. Even though we had a rental car, we took the train into Florence City Center, which I would recommend over driving and trying to park. A rental car with GPS to help navigate the area roads is a necessity. Within walking distance of StoneHouse is a restaurant, Paolo & Paola, which had excellent food - best pizza ever! Another restaurant I would highly recommend is Pizza Man in Florence, which was near our airport hotel on our last night. Very friendly staff and they specialize in home made pasta - delicious! HomeAway is aptly named, as every evening when we returned to StoneHouse we felt like we were going home. Thank you Paola and David!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Em E.

7 Jul 2016

EXACTLY as advertised! Beautiful farm house in the heart of Tuscany

Paola and David were the consummate hosts. They were there to welcome us in person along with homemade goodies (fresh fruit tart and wine and juice). Their recommendations for restaurants and sightseeing were spot on. Their responsiveness to our queries and willingness to help was the key to our wonderful time in Tuscany. I would stay there again in a heartbeat and would highly recommend this charming place!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

steve r.

1 Jun 2016

Perfect in Lucca

The stonehouse was perfect and the hosts Paola and David were awesome. From a homemade dessert and a bottle of wine to greet us to recommendations on where to eat and what to visit, everything was spot on. Will definitely be at the top of my list if I make ot back to italy. Can't say enough good things about our stay in lucca.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Günther W.

10 Nov 2015

First floor

Wir hatten dass Appartement im ersten Stock ! Sehr geräumig u sauber! Vermieter sehr sehr nett!! Waren nur auf Kurzurlaub hier aber jederzeit wieder! Gute Lage für Ausflüge in die Städte Pisa Florenz u Lucca bzw an die Küste

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

8 Oct 2015

Wonderful Stay!

Staying at the farmhouse was wonderful! The apartment was spacious, well equipped and the garden was beautiful! Our hosts Paola and David were wonderful to meet, friendly and helpful with suggestions for the area. The Apartment was close to Lucca, Tuscany wine tasting, the beaches and we traveled by train for the day from La Spezzia to Cinque Terra! Montecarlo was a charming village to visit and recommended by Paola. Stop at the little pottery shop there all was handmade and beautiful. Pisa was also close and a day trip from the house. Restaurants were recommended in the village but sadly our stay ran out and we were off to another area. The couple that we met while staying there did mention that the restaurants were very good. Thank you Paola and David for sharing a bit of your world with us ... It was an amazing experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2015

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike U.

7 Aug 2014

Sommer - Sonne- Toscana

Wunderschönes Ambiente,Wohnung sehr sauber,gut eingerichtet.Vermieter sehr gastfreundlich,hilfsbereit,sehr gute Kommunikation.Ideal um die wundervollen Städte der Toscana zubesichtigen,einschließlich Strand,was bei dem schönen Pool am Haus völlig zur Nebensache werden kann.Das Steinhaus und das Grundstück mit der Pflanzenvielfalt ist ein Traum.Hier bekommt man Erholung pur. Liebe Grüsse Ulrike aus Menden(Sauerland)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

24 Oct 2013

Ruth and Terry from Toronto and Norma and Gordon from Dublin

Four of us really enjoyed two weeks at Stonehouse in early October. The accommodation was spacious and comfortable, the facilities good and the owners extremely helpful and friendly. We could walk to the village for fresh breakfast brioche and a supermarket and two excellent restaurants were within a fifteen minute drive. The weather was warm enough to use the pool a couple of times and we found a glorious empty beach south of Viareggio near Torre del Lago where we had wonderful swim in the ocean. We went to Cinque Terre overnight and recommend Hotel La Spiagga in Monterosso and of course we did Pisa, Lucca and Florence! Thank you Paola and David!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Robert L., Basel, Switzerland

22 May 2013

Calm Hidden Place to relax

Very close to Lucca, a beautiful, typical tuscan town and top located to visite all hot spots around the toscana (firenze, pisa, volterra, san gimignano) . The owners are very friendly and helpful. Rooms are clean, big and well temperated. Nights are calm and the sunset is wonderful. It's an advantage to have a small car with GPS. You also should like cats and dogs - which are very friendly and funny We always would recommend this location to our friends. Thanks Paola and David

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

22 Jun 2011

Wunderschönes Ambiente

Wir haben die eine Woche (leider nur) in diesem sehr gepflegtem Haus mit Grundstück sehr genossen. Das ganze lebt auch von der Herzlichkeit der beiden Vermieter David + Paola. Die unmittelbare Nähe zu Lucca macht das ganze noch perfekt.

About the host

Hosted by Paola Pardini / David Hayward

Me and David during our gardening time.
We moved to the countryside to spend our free time outside enjoying nature.
I'm from Lucca and David is english. It could be work!

Why they chose this property

We love to travel and we'd like to meet at Stonehouse the people that we couldn't meet away.
This house was the property of Agostino, the old farmer who lived here a long time ago, with his animals and his vegetable garden. We renovated this building to preserve the character of a farm house.
Our guests say: 'home away from home'. This is our goal.

What makes this property unique

When we were looking for a farm house, we saw this property and we thought: 'this is it!'.
We saw the mountains around, the churches on the hills, and the sunflowers. The colours around helped us to decide.