Farmhouse Villa outside the walls of Lucca

6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Lucca, Tuscany

Piazza Napoleone8 min drive
Cathedral of St Martin10 min drive
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro10 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

If you are looking for a comfortable home base from which to explore the timeless beauty of Tuscany, look no further! We offer spacious accommodations in the beautiful Italian countryside community of Gattaiola, surrounded by vineyards and just minutes from the medieval walled city of Lucca. This year while staying at the villa, we had day trips to Carrara, Sestri Levante, Cortona, Orvieto, Assisi, Deruta, and Cinque Terre and Florence and Pisa. The villa is centrally located providing ease of travel by bus, car or train.

Originally an active farm, this rustic, three-story villa on approximately 12 hillside acres is furnished with Italian antiques and features a country kitchen (complete with original brick-fire oven) as well as six bedrooms, a dining/living area and two recently remodeled bathrooms. Simple in style and design, the farm villa can easily accommodate groups of up to 10 guests, with plenty of parking and spacious grounds for outdoor activities.

Centrally located in the heart of Tuscany. the villa offers convenient travel access to popular destinations such as Florence, Pisa, The Cinque Terre and the coastal resort of Viareggio.

For winter travelers, the Italian ski chalets of Abetone are within roughly an hour's drive. Other convenient activities include biking through the hills to Pisa, hiking in the Alpuan Alps, and sightseeing in Lucca and its outlying villages.

Bicycle groups, motorcycle groups, running groups, church groups, families, couples with children would thoroughly enjoy the spacious countryside and 3 story house.

Those fully vaccinated are welcome!

Keywords: Renato/Villa

Property manager

Lorina Vannucchi-Fleming

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please let our cleaners do your linens . The washer and dryer is for personal use.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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 and a deadlock

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

Lucca

Located in Lucca, this villa is in the city centre and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Viareggio Beach and Massaciuccoli Lake, while Museum of Comics and Imagery and Puccini Museum are cultural highlights. Lucca Botanical Gardens and Piccolo Mondo are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

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Lucca, Tuscany

What's nearby

Piazza Napoleone - 8 min drive
Palazzo Pfanner - 9 min drive
Cathedral of St Martin - 10 min drive
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 10 min drive
Guinigi Tower - 11 min drive

Getting around

San Giuliano Terme Ripafratta Station - 7 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

Osaka Asian Fusion Restaurant - 6 min drive
La Bersagliera - 4 min drive
Pasticceria Chloè di Rouhet Stephane - 6 min drive
Suyoshi - 5 min drive
Ristorante Giapponese Kinki Sushi - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse Villa outside the walls of Lucca pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse Villa outside the walls of Lucca?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse Villa outside the walls of Lucca?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Farmhouse Villa outside the walls of Lucca located?

Located in the city centre, this Lucca villa offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Porta Sant'Anna and Puccini Museum, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Walls of Lucca and Museum of Comics and Imagery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Check-in

5.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Claudia P.

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in, communication

Ein Haus mit Charme und guter Ausstattung

Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt in dem charmanten Haus, das eine gute, ruhige Lage hat. Es ist nicht weit zu Stränden bei Viareggio, nach Pisa und natürlich nach Lucca. Die Küche ist perfekt ausgestattet und die Zimmer sind liebevoll mit schönen antiken Möbeln eingerichtet. Mit 8 Personen hatten wir ausreichend Platz.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nicklas E., Stockholm, Sweden

16 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trevlig villa i Lucca

Stort rymligt hus i Toscana, nära staden Lucca. Vi trivdes utmärkt i huset

Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

25 Oct 2016

A fabulous home away from home...

Located on a hill in Gattaiola, this classic and comfortable Italian "home away from home" was perfectly located for my taste, far enough away from the traffic noise of nearby Lucca but close enough to the town center to be sure not to miss out on the many events going on there each day. We were a group of friends, 3 couples, who happily met up for a few weeks to explore this region. This villa has many sizable bedrooms, each sporting large windows that look out onto the countryside. The high ceilings, with timber beams, expanded the space dramatically. The antique furniture throughout is beautiful and authentic. The beds are large comfy. The bathrooms are modern. Very classy! Additionally, our host went to great lengths to assemble an informative binder of the many distinctly different and wonderful day trips visitors can take in the surrounding areas. This was extremely useful / helpful, providing more information than I would have discovered online. I am forever grateful for her effort. Though we often ate out at fantastic local restaurants, it was especially nice to be able to cook and feast, around the large family table, in the kitchen with our friends after a full day in the countryside. We had a wonderful 2+ weeks! I highly recommend booking this villa for an extended stay in Italy.

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

10/10 Excellent

Marcello H.

4 Nov 2015

Wonderful stay in Lucca countryside!

Gattaiola was an absolutely magical place for our stay in the Lucca countryside. The house was warm, inviting, spacious, and cozy. Walks in the countryside were very therapeutic. The large kitchen was perfect for our extended family to gather after a long day touring, to chat, cook, and enjoy each other's company. Only 10 minutes from grocery stores and restaurants in Lucca, where we spent an enjoyable 2 days looking around. Easy drive to other destinations in or near Tuscany--we went to Florence, Pisa, Siena, and Cinque Terre from this house as our base of operations. It was difficult to leave, and we want to go back on holiday to this wonderful farmhouse!

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

10/10 Excellent

1 Oct 2015

Best Family Vacation Ever!

We are home about a week now and I want to write and tell you a bit about our trip to Italy, including our stay in this marvelous farmhouse villa. It was WONDERFUL. We had a few days in NYC, a few days in Venice, and a day on each end for travel, which was lovely all-in-all. But the two weeks in Lucca were just lovely, and beyond our dreams. We jumped right in and felt right at home. We ate at the Osteria di Meati three times I think. I am a vegetarian and immediately fell in love with Mistra di farro…could not get enough! We found a great place to park outside the wall of Lucca, which gave us a quick entrance to the city and gave us a chance to get acquainted with the train station which we used a few times (once to Florence and once to Siena). We were 10 people for a few days, but mostly had 5 in residence at the villa. The location worked out well for the areas we had planned to visit and for the red Fiat we had rented. I had stayed in Florence on a previous trip, but could not believe how crowed it was this time. San Gimignano was very crowded also. Lucca was just perfect! I love the size and pace of the city, and will love to return some day. We noticed how green the countryside was of course, coming from drought-ridden SoCal. And, we loved how fresh the food was. Seven of us went to Chef Paolo Monti's Cooking School for one class, and it was fabulous, and a real high point of the trip. My son is a pretty serious cyclist and brought his bicycle. He was able to do (4) 40+mile rides, including one over the hill to Pisa. He was in heaven! His son loved the flora and fauna of the villa…found slugs, and insects of every conceivable make and model, and practiced his catch-and-release policy. It was a great family trip and I thank you so much for making your Italian home available to us. It was a dream! So, thanks again for everything! It was lovely being there and sooooo tough to leave.

About the host

Hosted by Lorina Vannucchi-Fleming

My cousins and I inherited this property in 2003. We are Italian but born and raised in California. In 2003, the farmhouse became our 'project' to bring it back to it's original glory. We invite you to come to our villa to experience the peace and tranquility of the countryside, yet minutes away from all the beautiful Tuscan amenities.

Why they chose this property

It has the best location for all Tuscany amenities. Close to Florence, Pisa and the Italian beaches of Viareggio, not to mention the mountains of Pisa and the Cinque Terre! It is also a wonderful location to do day excursions to Montereggioni, Pienza, Cortona, and Livorno.

What makes this property unique

The villa is not occupied and you will be the sole tenants during your stay. The countryside boasts some excellent restaurants walking distance away! It is very close to the walled town of Lucca, a unique Tuscan center that is beautiful beyond compare! Restaurants galore, one better than the next. All this information is located inside the house by the entertainment area.