La Loggia

This beautiful property is situated close to Sant'Andrea in Caprile, among olive groves and vineyards on the hills east of Lucca. It is composed of a very old stone-built house and a guesthouse. From both of them one can enjoy magnificent views. A particular feature of the main house, dating back probably to the 13th century, is a beautiful open loggia offering glorious views of the surrounding valley. The owner, an architect and designer by profession, furnished the property with period furniture while maintaining the character of the original structure. All modern facilities, including a Wi-Fi connection, were supplied to fulfill the guest’s needs and each bedroom was provided with its own bathroom. The pool is in a beautiful panoramic position. Air conditioning is available in the guesthouse at extra cost. In low season it is also possible to rent the property for 11 guests only.

Bedroom / Bathroom Description

MAIN HOUSE

Ground Floor:

• Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Master queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom with Jacuzzi

First Floor:

• Bedroom 2: Sleeps 3, Suite with double bedroom
• Bedroom 3: Sleeps 1, Single bedroom
• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Suite with twin bedroom with bathroom en-suite and a large sitting room
• 1 Bathroom

GUEST HOUSE

• Bedroom 5: Sleeps 2, Twin master bedroom
• Bedroom 6: Sleeps 2, Small independent apartment composed of a sitting room with a loft bed and a bathroom (shower only)
• Bedroom 7: Sleeps 2, Independent apartment composed of dining room/kitchen, opening into garden; bathroom (shower only); double bedroom
• 1 Bathroom

Features & Amenities

• A/C (in guest house only)
• 2 TV’s
• Satellite TV
• Wireless internet access
• Fax
• BBQ
• Washer / Dryer
• Fireplace
• 5 Telephones

Outdoor Features

• Al fresco dining
• Swimming pool (12 x 6 m) – unheated
  • Pool depth – 1.50 m
  • NOT fenced
  • Access to pool – 4 steps
  • Distance from Pool to House – 30 m
  • 5 x Loungers
  • 3 x Sun chairs
  • Pool towels – Not included

Staff & Services

• Maid service is included 9 hours a week

Villa Policies

• No Pets Allowed
• Non-Smoking Villa
• A refundable security deposit of €750 will be required in cash or traveler’s checks upon arrival at the villa
• ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIMES - Clients must arrive between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and leave before 10 a.m. on the day of departure.
• SWIMMING POOLS - Swimming pools are not open all year. If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with us that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients’ use of the swimming pool is at their own risk.
• HEATING - Heating is available at an additional charge. Usage will be metered throughout your stay and you will be charged accordingly. Charges must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked a supplementary deposit for heating expenses.
• WATER AND ELECTRICITY - Please note that most of the properties that we offer are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off.
• INTERNET CONNECTION - Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services.

Getting There LOW SLUNG CARS - VANS - MINIBUSES - Most of our houses are located in the countryside. Some of them can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways. We therefore advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with us, at the time of booking, if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at one of our properties.

• Nearest Major Airport – Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA) – approx. 37 KM

Location:

• Segromigno Monte (nearest village with shops, bank and post office) – 3 KM
• Capannori (nearest motorway exit) – 12 KM
• Lucca – 12 KM

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Kitchen Appliances

• Kettle
• 2 Microwaves
• Coffee machine (filter + mocha + espresso)
• Toaster
• 2 Juice makers
• Dishwasher

Miscellaneous

• 1 Baby cot
• 1 High chair