TUSCANY; Villa with private pool, full conforts included...

A fabulous, family villa, spotlessly clean and great amenities. The garden is stunning, well manicured with beautiful views of the Tuscan hills. We had great fun in the pool, cleaned daily by the hosts. Plenty of sun loungers and great shady areas if you seek respite from the sun. Our hosts, Annibale and his lovely wife were incredible, providing a friendly welcome and accommodating all of our needs. On hand and most helpful at all times. We are so grateful for their kindness and support. A short walk into Marlia village where you can find a wonderful patisserie selling delicious breads, sandwiches, cakes, pastries and coffee. On the main street there are Pizzerias, bars, gelaterias , supermarket, pharmacy and many more. Service always friendly and helpful. A good bus service into the stunning walled city of Lucca for €1.50 and where you can take the train to other destinations. A superb holiday!

We (two families with little kids) had a very nice time at this villa. The hosts were friendly and flexible when we had to adjust our plans and took care of some issues really fast. Communication was no problem. Unfortunately it was too cold to use the pool, but the garden is very big so there was enough space to play outside. The villa is located very good, so it is easy to reach several different tourist destinations.

Had a lovely week here. The house is beautifully kept, and the garden and pool area were immaculate. The local area has a little shop and a couple of pizza places of which we really liked Basilico. Easy to get to Lucca, and to use as a base for exploring Tuscany. My only suggestion would be for a fan in the bedrooms, as it did get a bit hot in there. Overall, we were really impressed

The house has everything you need, very clean, very lovely pool area. We recommend!

Third time in this splendid property equipped with everything you need. One of my points of reference for my business trips to Italy Thanks for the hospitality

We stayed in the villa in late August as a family, grandparents, parents and three children aged 11, 15 and 17. The best features of the property are definitely the outside areas particularly the pool which was enjoyed by all but especially the children and grandparents. The owners of the property kept the outside areas immaculate and we woke each day to find the pool and barbecue cleaned and the garden tidied without even noticing they had been. The only suggestions we could make for improvements would be a few more recliner chairs, an umbrella to provide shade for the sunbeds and a beer fridge. We did not spend a lot of time inside the property as the weather was so hot but again there was a shortage of comfortable seating if the weather had turned inclement. We found the bedrooms very hot as the air conditioning did not spread that far and if you left the windows open the mosquitos had a field day. Although very close to Lucca and other Tuscan delights the villa is not in a touristy area with all the local bars and restaurants (which were excellent and good value) were almost entirely occupied by local Italians. The one local amenity which made our stay delightful was the Pasticceria del Cima, just across the road which made the most amazing pastries and coffees a regular breakfast treat for us all.

From originally finding the villa online to leaving after an incredible week the owners couldn’t have been more helpful. The villa is in such a nice quiet village with the most incredible patisserie Just across the road. The villa has so much parking and space for the kids to run and have fun. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better week. We had the outdoor pool which was great to cool down, bbqs in the evenings with local wines and pizza from the local pizzeria two mins walk away. Lucca is incredible, we also went to see Pisa, Florence and the beaches. We definitely would use this villa again And would highly recommend if travelling with a family.

I stayed in "villa in Lucca" for a business trip. I often rent holiday homes even when I travel for work. In particular, "villa in Lucca" offers all the amenities of an excellent hotel, as well as ample space and absolute privacy. You save money and get much more. I always recommend this place to my colleagues too. Thanks Cristina and ... see you next time

We really enjoyed our stay at the Villa. The owners keep the villa spotlessly clean and tidy, popping in each morning to tend to the gardens without us even knowing. They were so helpful, providing information and assistance when needed. The pool area was excellent, plenty of sun and shade depending on your preference. There was also lots of different seating options in the garden.We used the BBQ on a few occasions and the owners provided all necessary equipment including coal and firelighters. The villa itself is well equipped and was very homely. Pleasing three generations can sometimes be a challenge, but everyone was more than happy here. The villa is opposite Pasticceria Del Cima which sells the most delicious breakfast pastries and cakes. There is also a large supermarket in the town and other restaurants, pizzerias and bars /cafes nearby. It is centrally placed to explore Lucca and the surrounding areas, including the beautiful Villa Reale which is only 2km away.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Villa. The owners keep the villa spotlessly clean and tidy, popping in each morning to tend to the gardens without us even knowing. They were so helpful, providing information and assistance when needed.The pool area was excellent, plenty of sun and shade depending on your preference. There was also lots of different seating options in the garden.We used the BBQ on a few occasions and the owners provided all necessary equipment including coal and firelighters. The villa itself is well equippedand was very homely. Pleasing three generations can sometimes be a challenge, but everyone was more than happy here.The villa is opposite Pasticceria Del Cima which sells the most delicious breakfast pastries and cakes. There is also a large supermarket in the town and other restaurants, pizzerias and bars /cafes nearby. It is centrally placed to explore Lucca and the surrounding areas, including the beautiful Villa Reale which is only 2km away.

We had a great holiday in Italy. It was the second time we spend our holiday in this beautiful villa. The villa is great, located near different nice Tuscany cities. The owners of the house are really nice and helpfull people. I would absolutely recommend this place to stay! When we will visit Italy again in the future we would definitely like to stay here for a third time!

We had a lovely relaxing family holiday. The facilities were excellent and the owners very helpful.

Great size for 6 people with a fantastic view from the rear garden up to the hills the other side of the village-only issue was that it is on a main road that has lorries trundling past interriptingvthr birdsong in the garden

The villa was just perfect for us: a party of 6 adults including 2 Mums aged 77 and 89. The rooms were large, light and spacious and all were tastefully decorated whilst the furniture, light fittings, artwork and photos added to the ambience. A definite bonus was ample storage space to unpack our bags and put everything away tidily. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. The garden was equally impressive with numerous places to sit and eat/read/relax/sun bathe, the fantastic pool and a large lawn suitable for games (although we never caught the Mums playing football!).About a minutes walk away from the villa is a great pasticceria and in less than 10 minutes more you can reach most of your basic shopping needs. There are also plenty of supermarkets in under a 15 minute drive.Cristina and Annibale were wonderful hosts. There to greet us and show us around when we arrived, discretely cleaning the pool and recycling early every morning and cutting the grass and tending to the garden whilst we were out. They were never intrusive but always available if needed. We would like to thank them for going the extra mile - the evenings turned unexpectedly cool during our second week and without any request from ourselves the heating system was flushed through and fired up which was greatly appreciated, especially by the Mums.

The villa was just perfect for us: a party of 6 adults including 2 Mums aged 77 and 89. The rooms were large, light and spacious and all were tastefully decorated whilst the furniture, light fittings, artwork and photos added to the ambience. A definite bonus was ample storage space to unpack our bags and put everything away tidily. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. The garden was equally impressive with numerous places to sit and eat/read/relax/sun bathe, the fantastic pool and a large lawn suitable for games (although we never caught the Mums playing football!). About a minutes walk away from the villa is a great pasticceria and in less than 10 minutes more you can reach most of your basic shopping needs. There are also plenty of supermarkets in under a 15 minute drive. Cristina and Annibale were wonderful hosts. There to greet us and show us around when we arrived, discretely cleaning the pool and recycling early every morning and cutting the grass and tending to the garden whilst we were out. They were never intrusive but always available if needed. We would like to thank them for going the extra mile - the evenings turned unexpectedly cool during our second week and without any request from ourselves the heating system was flushed through and fired up which was greatly appreciated, especially by the Mums.

Beautiful villa ! The view of the hills of Tuscany was amazing. 3 outdoor eating areas, nice pool, large villa that was spotless. Cristina and Annobile are very caring and attentive hosts. Great location. Great restaurants in Marlia. Our stay was absolutely perfect.

When we arrived we were welcomed with a bottle of red. Perfect after a long drive. The hosts were very friendly and helpful with local attractions etc. They seemed to have put a lot of work into their folder of things to do and see. The house is wonderfully decorated and well maintained. The garden and pool was where the holiday came to life with our two cockers running riot The local shops and folk were again very friendly and their English was miles better than our Italian. We would truly recommend this property and will definitely plan to stay here again in the near future. Thanks Again Cristina Trevor and Krissy East Yorkshire

We had an amazing holiday, it was our first time in Italy and it didn't disappoint, there was a group of nine of us and the villa caterered for all our needs, the only down side was there was only 4 sun beds, the owners was very helpful and friendly, the villa is a great base for exploring Tuscany, we will definitely be back.

Overall the family enjoyed their stay at the villa and it is a good base from which to explore that part of Tuscany. But, there were some drawbacks. The owners were very kind and helpful and anxious to make sure we settled in well. House was very clean and provided the accommodation we required, beds and bathrooms were excellent. However, with no air conditioners in the bedrooms, sleeping at night was a problem. No doubt outwith high summer, it would have been ok. The grounds and pool were lovely, well maintained, attractive and spacious. Big drawback was the incessant rumbling and crashing from the articulated lorries that passed the villa every day. From 6.30am to 7.00pm. Unfortunately, there was an industrial estate nearby with a paper mill and flour mill amongst the factories. Cycles were provided at the villa but it would be a brave soul that went out on those roads. Whilst the house was very nice, the environment spoiled the atmosphere a little. Visitors with young families would have a great time because of the garden and pool, older folks would probably be a bit disappointed.

As you enter Villa in Lucca through the large gate, the property reveals breathtaking views over the Tuscany hills. The big garden and pool gives you endless options to enjoy the relaxing surroundings in the sun or shade. The inside space offers a fully equipped kitchen, air conditioned lounge and cool and comfortable bedrooms. An easy 10 minute car ride to the charming historical center enabled us to enjoy all that Lucca offers... Architecture, history, restaurants & shops. We cannot wait to return to the hidden gem, Villa in Lucca!

The villa is beautiful and decorated to a high standard in keeping with the Tuscan period. We had everything we needed to hand from bicycles, guidebooks and a range of books to read if you had forgotten reading material. The air con was excellent and kept the whole house cool. The pool was lovely and enjoyed by everyone. The grounds were beautiful with every kind of fruit growing to hand. Our hosts Cristina & Annibale were kind and patient with us even when we got lost and couldn't find our way. They drove out to find us we are so grateful. The information you provided on parking in Florence helped save us stress and the suggestions on the visit to the Devil bridge was enjoyed enormously by our family. Thank you very much for making our holiday more enjoyable. Best wishes Jeanette & Steve

Abbiamo soggiornato in questa villa nel periodo di Capodanno e ci siamo trovati benissimo! Eravamo un gruppo di 10 amici, e nonostante il fatto non fossimo pochi abbiamo trascorso una piacevole vacanza. La casa è spaziosa e confortevole, la zona abbastanza tranquilla ma situata in una buona posizione per raggiungere i principali punti di interesse turistico. Cristina e Annibale sono stati molto disponibili nell'aiutarci in caso di difficoltà e generosi quando necessitavamo qualcosa. Consiglio assolutamente!

We have just returned from a lovely week at Cristina and Annibale's villa. The villa is beautiful, spacious and really well kept with a large garden and pool. It is also only 5 miles from the centre of Lucca. We had a great time here and will be recommending it to our friends and family. We will also be coming back some time in the future (hopefully). Annibale and Cristina made us feel very welcome and provided a detailed book outlining local attractions, which we found very useful - as it gave coordinates of the best places to visit/park/eat!! Thanks again Cristina and Annibale

Many thanks to Cristina and Annibale who gave our family a very warm welcome and were perfect hosts throughout our stay. We loved the villa and especially the beautiful garden and pool - which was immaculate, cleaned every day by Annibale. We ate every meal outside and enjoyed using the barbeque. The villa was kept at a good temperature with the air conditioning, the bedrooms were spacious and the beds comfortable. This is a wonderful area to stay in. We loved Lucca - cycling round the city walls, wandering from one exquisite square to the next and visiting the cathedral and numerous churches. The children especially enjoyed climbing several towers from which we took in fantastic views. We visited Florence, Pisa and several smaller towns and villages recommended by our hosts who kindly provide GPS coordinates for parking which are extremely helpful. We would not hesitate to recommend this lovely villa for a family holiday. Many thanks again to our gracious hosts.

The villa features surpassed our expectations! The spacious villa was very clean, has a good interior layout and was nicely furnished with a good mixture of modern and antique style furniture. The memory foam mattresses were so comfortable we were amazed at how well we slept each night in unfamiliar beds. The kitchen was the best outfitted one we have had in a rental property. There is secured off street parking for several cars, a very large garden area with a beautiful pool, several outdoor seating areas, lots of lemon trees and for those who like to cook--a plentiful selection of herbs. Regrettably the weather wasn't nice enough during our stay to take advantage of the pool. We used the villa as our base location and did day trips to many places such as Florence, Montecatini Terme and Alto, Pisa, Pistoia, Barga, Castiglione di Garfagnana. We visited Lucca several times since is only a 20 minutes drive away. The villa owners were very welcoming and responsive to any and all our questions. Although we were over 5 hours late arriving because of lost luggage, they were there to greet us and with a gift of wine. They have compiled a binder full of very useful information--what items are to be recycled, what should be considered garbage; some parking lot suggestions and their associated GPS co-ordinates for places such as Lucca and Florence; many local restaurant names and addresses; as well as details on lots of sites/attractions to visit in that part of Tuscany. We wish other villa owners invested as much time and effort in pulling together this kind of information for their guests. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were sorry when it was time to depart.

We were 4 adults and 2 children. The villa is comfortable and very well furnished with everything we could possibly wish for. The garden and pool were superb. Cristina and Annibale were there to greet us, with a bottle of wine, and could not have been more helpful. Thank you so much for letting us share your bit of heaven. We hope to come back soon....Roger, Jennifer, Tessa, Rex, Eleanor & Rose.

We really enjoyed the hospitality of Cristina & Annibale. They have a terrific villa - very large with a great garden and pool. They were kind enough to provide us with a baby cot & pram. Overall - highly recommended!

In the past I always organized my holidays by booking hotels. I have to admit that the experience of booking a private villa has been much more rewarding. You save money and take much more. Especially, VILLA IN LUCCA offers all the amenities of an excellent hotel, plus, absolute privacy. Great house, big gardens, nice pool for the joy of our children, heated with an ingenious system of solar heating, private parking, automatic gate, many places of interest in the surrounding. Overall, Villa in Lucca is a structure really interesting for who want spend his holidays to explore the stunning Tuscany.

Great stay in this beautiful home with its pleasant views. Big garden with many typical plants, nice daily cleaned pool, property completely fenced and privatized, so very safe for children and pets. A covered gazebo, various external tables, a fleet of bicycles available, a big grassy lawn, lots of privacy many places of interest in the surrounding. Overall an excellent accomodation, very good value for money. Highly recommended.