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Lovely villa with panoramic pool & gardens between Lucca & Pisa

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5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 142368 sq ft

Popular amenities

Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Parking available

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Lucca, Toscana

Walls of Lucca
‪8 min drive‬
Piazza Napoleone
‪8 min drive‬
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro
‪10 min drive‬
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)
‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Lovely villa with panoramic pool & gardens between Lucca & Pisa

Lovely detached villa with pool, beautiful gardens and fantastic views situated in the hills between Lucca and Pisa.
The property (220 sq.mts) has 5 large bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a spacious well-fitted kitchen, laundry room and elegant lounge leading to patio and gardens. Well furnished and very comfortable with every modern convenience. An ideal place to relax and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the beautiful surrounding countryside. Very conveniently situated, it offers an excellent base for day trips to most of the famous places of interest of Tuscany and it is only 30 mins away from the Versilian coast.

Villa La Magnolia: This lovely detached house is situated in the hills with views of
Lucca and is only 5 mins walk from local shops and bar.
Lucca is about 6 kms away and supermarkets about 4 kms.
The well kept gardens and patio are equipped with garden furniture and long table seating up to 16 people.

Lucca: The city of Lucca is entirely surrounded by medieval fortress walls and is almost completely closed to traffic. Passing through the ancient Roman gates one is transported back in time. It is possible to meander on foot or bike through the narrow paved streets and tall buildings which seem to lean out to touch one another in the sky. There are ancient palaces, museums and churches all rich in history and culture. There are many small, elegant shops, restaurants, bars, cinemas and the famous Teatro del Giglio where Giacomo Puccini and Giuseppe Verdi operas are played to a packed house.

Province of Lucca: The countryside of Lucca offers some of the most picturesque views in Italy; the antique summer villas and estates of the Lucchese nobility with their gardens, vineyards and olive groves, the ancient farmhouses and the medieval hilltop villages are unique. Travelling north one finds the spa town of Bagni di Lucca with it's thermal swimming pool and on the other side of the Serchio river is the town of Borgo a Mozzano with it's famous Devil's Bridge. The area to the north is know as Garfagnana and the panorama gradually changes from pine hills to a more mountainous terrain.

Property manager

Fiona Catherine Obertelli

Languages

English, Italian

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Pool

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Washer

Pet-friendly

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

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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

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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

Lucca

Located in Lucca, this villa is in a rural area. Museum of Comics and Imagery and Teatro del Giglio are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Puccini Museum and Lucca Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Orto Botanico di Pisa, or check out an event or a game at Arena Garibaldi. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cave exploring and horse riding.

Lucca, Toscana

What's nearby

Walls of Lucca - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Piazza Napoleone - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Church of San Michele in Foro - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
Guinigi Tower - 10 min drive - 7.1 km

Getting around

San Giuliano Terme Station - 9 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pizzeria Zio Jo - ‬15 min walk
‪Hotel Villa Cheli - ‬15 min walk
‪Pasticceria Bar Sottopoggio - ‬5 min drive
‪Pizzeria Irma - ‬6 min drive
‪Cucina dello Scompiglio - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lovely villa with panoramic pool & gardens between Lucca & Pisa have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lovely villa with panoramic pool & gardens between Lucca & Pisa pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovely villa with panoramic pool & gardens between Lucca & Pisa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely villa with panoramic pool & gardens between Lucca & Pisa?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely villa with panoramic pool & gardens between Lucca & Pisa located?

This family-friendly Lucca villa is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of International Academy of Italian Cuisine and Lucca Polo Fiere. Puccini Museum and Lucca Botanical Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Amenities

2.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

2.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carin J.

19 Jun, 2025

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

Good location

It was a good location and nice surroundings!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

marlies B.

2 Jun, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice house

Fantastisch

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

29 Jun, 2025

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

Quaint traditional house with lovely pool and views of the hills

We had a great holiday here.The owner and host Fiona is half English and went out of her way to be helpful to our three generation family group. The house is not very modern - although bathrooms and kitchen are fine - and has a steep, narrow spiral staircase inside, with a traditional Tuscan outdoor staircase giving easier access to the bedrooms upstairs. The pool and garden are delightful, raised up with lovely views of the hills around Lucca. There is also a huge shaded outdoor dining table which we used all the time. No aircon, and we had above average temperatures in low 30s while we were there, so could get hot especially in bedrooms, but fans were provided and we could open windows shaded with shutters at cooler times. Fast (c.20 mins) 54 bus service to Lucca within 5 minutes walk every 40 minutes during the day - use the stop labelled Via del Brennero Circoscrizione - and less frequent E3 to Pisa (c.50 mins) from stop San Lorenzo Vaccoli. Both buses very cheap and reliable. Recommend dowloading the Autolinee Toscane app for timetables, directions and liveupdates. We absolutely loved Lucca, and there is lots to see and do there. Good transport connections to other places.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ida I.

10 Jul, 2024

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

Had a lovely stay

We are very happy with everything and the location, but you will need a car. The pool was great! Fee was a great host!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate R., Australia

30 Sept, 2023

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

Terrific house in great location

Beautiful spot, it exceeded our expectations. Fiona was easy to contact, and very helpful. Lovely house, everything we needed was close by, pool was great.

Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

13 May, 2024

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

Fantastic stay!

Had a wonderful 6 night stay at this lovely, spacious house with plenty of space for our group of 11. The house has amazing gardens with beautiful views and is in a lovely quiet location. We didn't want to drive and used the bus service from the village to go to Lucca, around a 15 mins journey. The host, Fiona, is fantastic and easy to communicate with. She is very helpful and even arranged for someone to come into the villa to cook a meal for the birthday celebration which was just lovely. All in all, a great time had by all. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nan M.

27 Jun, 2014

Excellent property, great location

We had a wonderful week in this villa which is spacious, peaceful with lovely gardens and beautiful views of Lucca, one of Italy's most attractive cities. The house and pool are excellent and the location is very hard to beat as it is less than 10 mins to Lucca and less than half an hour to Pisa and the beach. From Lucca it is only seven euros by train to Florence if you don't fancy driving. It is good to have a car, however, as the villa is also a great base for exploring the very beautiful Garfagnana area. Barga is worth a trip and is not far away. Mind you, you could spend a week in the villa and be very tempted not to move far as it is so peaceful and well equipped. We very much enjoyed eating our meals on the terrace and looking over the spires and domes of Lucca. Fantastic place and I would thoroughly recommend it. Eve Cameron and her husband, Angelo, could not have been more helpful and deserve praise for the upkeep of the lovely garden.

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

8/10 Good

22 Sept, 2010

Great Location, Slightly Disappointing Interior

This is a lovely villa in a great village location, 10 minutes from Lucca and 20 minutes from Pisa. There's also an attractive beach resort 30 minutes away at Viareggio. The villa's gardens are very well-kept, and the swimming pool is generously sized. There are stunning views from the garden across the valley towards Lucca and the mountains. The downside is well described in the review by 'Lovelucca' below. The interior of the house has not had the same care as the exterior. There is a lot of old furniture and the kitchen was a bit musty. What's more, the oven didn't work properly - it took three hours to roast some potatoes - which was a bit of a problem given that we had small children and were confined to the house at dinner times. The hob and grill worked fine, though. Tips: the Esselunga on the way to Lucca is a very good supermarket; parking in Lucca is quite easy if you enter through Porta Elisa, where there's also a tourist information office; great restaurants in Lucca include Da Leo and Locanda di Bacco; and cycle rental in Lucca is very cheap and a great way to get around via the medieval ramparts.

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

2 Sept, 2018

Relaxing San Lorenzo Vacoli

The photographs did not do the property justice. This is a lovely house. One review we read before going said it needed a little TLC and in terms of updating (getting rid of) floor mats, replacing cupboard liners, putting easy wipe covers on the two main tables and putting a curtain on one of the upstairs showers, it does. The oven was difficult to light and a sharp knife and larger frying pans would be an asset to the kitchen. The fans in bedrooms were a Godsend! The views spectacular. We have been taking family villa holidays for nearly fourteen years and we did not have to worry about living in a show house for two weeks so we could all really relax.This is so obviously a home and we hoped we respected it. The pool was brilliant as it was all one depth. The teenagers and children made very good use of it (bring your own pool toys). The gardens, view and generally situation of the house were beautiful. It was generally clean,towels for pool and bathrooms were provided as were sheets. TV channels are limited. You really need a car to get groceries. The local mini-market was closed until September so it was Lucca for food shopping- local taxi drivers grumped about taking us back to the house with shopping. Buses are cheap and easy to access to Lucca but shopping for ten people necessitated several grocery trips there. Bus stops are signs and little else. It was a bit hairy crossing the busy roads to catch buses.The local butcher had good meat and supplied milk/eggs/water. There is a pizzeria within ten minute walking distance and the food is magnificent!! However some of our party have difficulty walking and so we only went once. A car is a necessity here. One of the best things about this rental was Fiona and her father Angelo. Angelo checked the pool/garden everyday and kept an eye on how the rubbish was organised. He was friendly, helpful yet unobtrusive. Fiona rescued us twice, she very kindly picked two of us up from the supermarket after working all day and she also arranged for transport from Florence when another two of us were directed onto the wrong train from Rome. She and Angelo offered to take us anywhere we wanted to go but we did not want to intrude. A family friend, Lorenzo, also gave us a lift to Lucca. Rosey fixed the washing machine and Fiona arranged our pick up and returns from Pisa- again a very kind lady. Highly reccomend this home! The most relaxing holiday we have had in a long time!!(Brownlee-Hall)

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Per Thiim

18 Oct, 2024

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Vi ankom meget sent aften og møder et hus uden opvarmning, ingen dyner, kun lagener og tæpper. Ved gennemgang af huset dagen efter må vi konstatere at huset på ingen måde matcher billederne. Alt er meget slidt og ødelagt, pletter på hynder og puder. Eneste positive var at værten var meget forstående og hurtigt tilbød at vi kunne få pengene tilbage hvis vi fandt noget andet. Vi havde kun en nat i huset, som vi aldrig glemmer.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

yves m.

14 Sept, 2024

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

ideal pour grande famille ou groupe d'amis

parfaitement adapté pour une fratrie de 5 couples. grandes chambres indépendantes et beaux espaces pour les moments de partage. Idéalement situé et calme.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thierry L.

3 Sept, 2024

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

Hébergement exceptionnel

La maison est spacieuse, tres fonctionnelle. C'est tres calme au milieu de la nature avec une vue superbe. La piscine est parfaite et nettoyé tous les jours !!! Nous etions 14 personnes et nous sentions parfaitement à l'aise pas à l'étroit du tout. Fiona, notre hote, tres sympathique, a été tres reactive à toutes nos demanes, , c'est

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

18 May, 2024

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

Vellykket familieferien i Toscana

Villa Magnolia levede fuldt ud op til vore forventninger. Børn, forældre og bedsteforældre nød hus, have og pool i fulde drag. Alting var pænt og ordentligt og et solbeskinnet Toscana viste sig fra sin pæneste side med masser af seværdigheder.

Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda d.

13 Sept, 2023

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

Top lokatie

Wij hebben met 6 tieners en 6 volwassenen twee weken in het huis geslapen. Prachtig uitzicht, mooie tuin, heerlijk zwembad, ruime kamers en genoeg badkamers. De kwaliteit van de keuken vonden wij iets minder. De oven werkte niet goed, koelkast sloot niet goed en de vaatwasser ging kapot. Gelukkig is dit laatste snel opgelost. Communicatie met Fiona verliep snel en soepel.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Cesson

13 Aug, 2023

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

Super séjour

La maison est spacieuse et la piscine clos. Nous étions 6 adultes et 6 enfants entre 6 et 15 ans. Les chambres sont spacieuses, un WC dans chaque salle de bain. La maison est bien équipé. La propriétaire est adorable et à l’écoute. Je recommande les yeux fermées. Petit café en bas pour les petits dej, en plus d’être délicieux, le personnel est très agréable.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Dr. Thomas P.

5 Aug, 2023

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

Omas 60ster Geburtstag!

Heute sind wir von unserem einwöchigen Urlaub zurück gekommen 😌 8 Erwachsene und 4 Kinder ( 10 M.,15 M, 3J,5J) Die Lage des Ferienhauses ist wirklich hervorragend! Man ist schnell in Lucca und Pisa Das Haus bietet reichlich Platz und ist mit dem sicher eingezäunten Pool sehr gut für Familien mit Kindern geeignet! Pool wurde täglich gereinigt😌Ansonsten war Fiona immer zu erreichen und die Verständigung ( auf Englisch) hervorragend! Sie hat sich kompetent aber unkompliziert und freundlich gekümmert. Das Haus ist an mancher Stelle schon etwas „in die Jahre“ gekommen. Aber die Räume werden nach und nach optimiert! 😌 Zusätzliche Eurostecker wären sinnvoll gewesen ( kann man ja mitnehmen) Waschmaschine und Spülmaschine sind top und Gold wert😌 Alles in allem hat dieses Ferienhaus ein gutes ,solides Preis/Leistungsverhältnis und ist wirklich zu empfehlen!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

thomas s.

24 Jul, 2023

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

Bewertung

Lage top- ist war keine Alleinlage und die Nachbarn sind auch nicht immer leise aber trotzdem schön gelegen und Lucca/Pisa/Meer alles easy zu erreichen. Betreuung vor Ort Top, Objekt könnte aber eine Renovierung vertragen. Über eine Klimaanlage sollte man auch nachdenken.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte J.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Bra för en stor familj

Ett fint hus för en stor familj! Bussförbindelser finns men går inte så ofta. Det är bra att ha tillgång till en bil under vistelsen. Mycket vänlig och tillmötesgående värd!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anke A.

3 Jun, 2023

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

Wundervolle Lage und Aussicht

Trotz des Hauses, welches in die Jahre gekommen ist, ist es perfekt für Familien. Ausreichend Zimmer gibt es. Geschlossenes Areal, großer Tisch und sehr schöner Pool😃👍. Ausreichend Geschirr in der Küche. Und eine sehr freundliche Vermieterin, Fiona.

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

1 Jun, 2023

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

Splendid at a nice location

Well maintained friendly very hospitable, we had a nice stay

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Silke H.

17 Oct, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Schönes, aber renovierungsbedürftiges Haus

Wir haben eine schöne Woche in Lucca verbracht und wurden nett von Fiona empfangen. Das Grundstück ist sehr schön und groß. Das Haus bietet sehr viel Platz, ist jedoch schon ziemlich in die Jahre gekommen. In einem Bad war leider Schimmel. Die Ausstattung war gut. Enttäuschend war allerdings der Pool, der sehr sanierungsbedüftig ist. Er war allerdings sauber, da er regelmäßig gereinigt wurde. Die Fotos in der Anzeige sind scheinbar schon recht alt, denn er sieht bei weitem nicht mehr so schön aus wie damals. Darüberhinaus auch nicht ganz ungefährlich- gerade für Kinder - wegen der wackeligen Poolumrandung und kaputten Platten rund um den Pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

6 Oct, 2022

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

plenty of room for a family getaway

The size and location of this villa were both wonderful. We loved the views, all amenities worked well for us, and we had plenty of room to spread out for our family of 6. We all enjoyed opening the large wooden windows to let in the fresh September air and also appreciated the blinds to keep out the bright sun at times. The neighborhood was walkable and quiet, while still being close to Lucca and a large new grocery store. We enjoyed the pool, the pretty porches and grounds, and the large eat-in kitchen. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and friendly. We'd stay again, happily!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

raffaele p.

30 Aug, 2022

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

posizione ottima

casa grande e pulita, grande giardino e bella piscina alcune migliorie da fare, am si vede che ci stanno lavorando ottima esperienza

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Helle A.

1 Jul, 2022

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

Rummeligt landhus med fantastisk udsigt

Vi var 6 børn i alderen 3-11 år og 6 voksne og der var god plads til alle. Huset er i rustik landstil . Vi levede stort set på terrassen, hvor der er den mest fantastiske udsigt til bjerge og området. Det var skønt uanset om det var om morgenen med en god kop kaffe eller om aftenen med et godt glas vin. Et kæmpe plus er også den dejlig store swimmingpool, som børnene, og også de voksne, tilbragte meget tid i, både til leg og nedkøling i det varme vejr 🤗 Sommernætterne er meget varme, og selvom der er ventilatorer kan det knibe med at få nedkølet de dejlig store soveværelser- særligt når man kommer fra nord, hvor varmegraderne aldrig bliver så høje 😉 Vores vært Fionia, er utrolig flink og hjælpsom og nem at komme i kontakt med. De mest basale indkøb af brød, smør, mælk kan man købe hus den nærliggende slagter som ligger i gå afstande og ellers er der kort kørsel til Lucca, hvor der er supermarkeder. Der ligger også et lokalt pizzaria i kort afstand fra huset med skønne tynde Italienske pizzaer 😝 som både kan spises på stedet og som takeaway. Jeg kan kun anbefale dette hus som base for en skøn familie ferie i Toscana.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Jan O.

27 Jun, 2022

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

Bra hus för en stor familj och en underbar pool

Vi var som mest 15 personer och det fungerade bra. Men huset är ganska slitet när det gäller kök, köksmaskiner och övrig köksutrustning! Även stenbeläggning på altan och runt poolen är slitet och nedgånget! Poolen är stor och vattnet är mycket rent och fint. Rengjordes av ägarinnan varje dag. Sophanteringen lite besvärlig. Lugnt och härligt beläget med fin utsikt. Nära med bil in till Lucca.

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Fiona Catherine Obertelli

our family moved from London to Lucca in order to enjoy the benefits of the lovely area of Tuscany and the excellent position we are in enables us to go back and forth to London so easily. We enjoy country life whilst living within easy reach of major towns like Florence, Pisa and Siena. It' fantastic and now the children are grown up having studied a bit in England and a bit here and have the advantage of being bilingual.

Why they chose this property

The property is ideally situated in the hills between Lucca and Pisa, 30 mins from Pisa airport having the quiet and peace of the countryside, We live a a large comfortable house surrounded by fields and in a private road just 2 mins walk above the village where we can get everything we need. It is also near the motorway entrance if we wish to go travelling around the country

What makes this property unique

large pretty garden with lawns and flower beds with beautiful magnolia tree. fantastic views over the plain of Lucca with hills and mountains in the distance. very easy reach of the coast at versilia. large comfortable rooms. Supper - barbecue sitting round the very large table enjoying the cool evening breeze while enjoying the views with all the lights from the lain below. Fantastic.