Al Palazzaccio

Al Palazzaccio is a large and spacious farmhouse with the features and amenities of a villa. This splendid property is located high in the hills northwest of Lucca, only 6 KM from the city walls. From every vantage point, guests enjoy commanding views of the plains of Lucca while maintaining their privacy. As the country kitchen attests, an old look has been achieved without sacrificing modern conveniences. Since the owners also use Al Palazzaccio as their holiday home, it is equipped with all amenities, including TV, Stereo and Playstation. Discreet screens have been installed in all of the windows, so insects do not enter the house. Furthermore, fans are provided in every bedroom, assuring a comfortable sleep even during the hottest nights. Situated only steps from the house, the pool is surrounded by five hundred mature olive trees. The caretakers live in an independent apartment at the back of the house.

FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1 (Master)
Queen bed, En-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower, Sitting area with fireplace, Private terrace

Bedroom 2
Single bed, Pull-out bed, En-suite bathroom with shower

SECOND FLOOR

Bedroom 3
Double bed, En-suite bathroom with shower

Bedroom 4
2 Twin beds, En-suite bathroom with shower, Private terrace

Bedroom 5
2 Twin beds, Shared bathroom

Bedroom 6
Single bed, Pull-out bed

Features & Amenities

• Satellite TV
• VCR
• Internet access
• Stereo / CD player
• Playstation (can also be used as a DVD player)
• Kitchen
  • Kettle
  • Coffee machine (filter + mocha)
  • Toaster
  • Dishwasher
• Washer / Dryer
• Fireplace
• Telephone
• Portable BBQ
• Baby cot
• Mosquito nets available

Outdoor Features

• Al fresco dining
• Swimming pool
  • 12 m x 6 m
  • Unheated
  • Pool depth – 1.20 / 2.20
  • Access to pool - ladder
  • Distance from pool to house – 20 m
• Lounge chairs
• Sun chairs available
• 2 Umbrellas
• Pool towels

Staff & Services Included

• Maid service (9 hours / week)

• Villa pre-stocking
• Car rental
• Airport transfers

Villa Policies

• Maximum 12 guests
• Pets are not allowed
• Non-smoking villa
• Security deposit required (in cash or traveler’s checks upon arrival at the villa)

Getting There

• Rental car recommended
• Transport available

Location:

• 4 KM to nearest food shops
• 6 KM to Lucca
• 7 KM to tennis
• 9 KM to nearest motorway exit (Lucca)
• 30 KM to beaches
• 35 KM to Pisa Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA)
• 75 KM to Florence

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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.

Vehicles Due to the fact that many properties in this area can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways, we 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 your Villa Specialist at the time of booking if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at a property in this area.

Swimming If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with your Villa Specialist 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 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 in our portfolio 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.