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Last updated: 02/21/2008

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Overview

"Eco-friendly" Farmhouse
Hilltop Agriturismo with Incredible Mountain Views

Our small organic farm sits on a hill along Lucca’s beautiful northern countryside in the hamlet of Aquilea, with stunning views over the Valdottavo valley, the high peaks of the Appenines and the national park in the distance. We produce our own olive oil and chestnut flour, bake our own bread, make jams from our own fruit trees and classic Italian sauce from our own tomatoes, and grow a variety of vegetables. Our solar powered (well, some electric!) farmhouse has two comfortable, fully furnished apartments that will feel like home the moment you step inside! Each has its own entry on a lovely terrace where you can relax and enjoy outdoor dining, including pizza from a brick oven. 
At our above ground swimming pool, guests can enjoy sunbathing with an incredible view.

The 2-story apartment sleeps 4+2. The ground floor includes a kitchen/eating area and a sitting room with a sofa bed. On the second floor there are two bedrooms (one has 2 twin beds, but can easily be transformed into a double bedroom) and a large bathroom with shower and a bathtub. Next to the living room there's a door leading to an adjoining studio apartment that has a dinette kitchen, bathroom and bedroom and sleeps 2. The two apartments can be combined into a large 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom apartment sleeping 6+2.

Our love and respect for the environment can be seen in our organic farm with free range animals, olive groves, vegetable garden and fruit trees, as well as our beautifully restored farmhouse and apartments. We use solar panels for hot water and to help with the wood boiler heating system. We chose an above ground, moveable swimming pool that has less environmental impact, which is also heated by solar panels. The poolside gazebo has a photovoltaic roof.

If you like, we can pick you up at the train station in Lucca, bring you to the farmhouse to get settled, then loan you a car for exploring the Tuscan countryside. You can learn how to cook classic Italian dishes and, if you do not feel like cooking, enjoy being served delicious catered meals. You can even learn the Italian language. The choice is yours.

The owner speaks excellent English and will cook authentic Tuscan dinners for €20 per head. For an extra €25 per head, guests can enjoy a delightful cooking lesson. You will take your lesson in our own, large country kitchen and enjoy your meal in our lovely dining room.

Prices & deals

Lowest Daily Price:

95 EUR

Highest Daily Price:

140 EUR

Lowest Weekly Price:

600 EUR

Highest Weekly Price:

900 EUR

Cleaning fee:

N/A

Charging Method:

Payment Types:

• Cash
• Credit Card
• Cheque
• Travellers cheque
• Paypal
• Wire Transfer

Location & area

Our farmhouse has two comfortable, fully furnished apartments that will feel like home the moment you step inside! Each has its own entry on a lovely terrace where you can relax and enjoy outdoor dining, including pizza from a brick oven.

Address:

2061 Via di Carpineta, 55029, Lucca, Italy

Accommodation located in:

countryside, near cultural interest, near fishing area, near historical interest, near horse riding, near restaurants & bars, near shopping area, near ski area, rural, village!

Amenities & services

Full kitchen, Linen provided, Satellite TV, Outdoor terrace and pizza oven, Internet access available, Bikes, Car available, Meals prepared upon request, cooking lessons upon request.
If you like, we can pick you up at the train station in Lucca, bring you to the farmhouse to get settled, then loan you a car for exploring the Tuscan countryside. You can learn how to cook classic Italian dishes and, if you don’t feel like cooking, enjoy being served delicious catered meals. The choice is yours.

# of Units: 1... and each unit includes:

• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 1
• Single beds: 2
• Double beds: 1
• Baby cots: 2
• Single sofa beds: 0
• Double sofa beds: 1

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Kitchen

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Living room

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Outside

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