La Rocca

This farmhouse is located in the countryside near Lucca, in an area named “Arsina”, famous for its wine. Its unique position allows the guests to enjoy a superb view, while only 15 minutes away from the centre of town. The interiors have been painted in light colors, are comfortably furnished and preserve a distinctive Tuscan style with typical ceilings of wooden beams and traditional cotto tiled floors. The high location of the house, its efficient insulation, and the ceiling fans, installed in most of the bedrooms, ensure that the temperature at La Rocca remains comfortable even during the hottest nights of the Summer. Outdoor meals can be enjoyed on a gracious terrace, furnished for al fresco dining, looking over the surrounding valleys and hills. From the swimming pool, located on a level just above the house, stunning views can be appreciated both during the day and at night. The location of La Rocca makes it an ideal base for guests who wish to combine a relaxing holiday in the Tuscan countryside with the possibility to enjoy day trips to the near cities of art, such as Florence, Siena and Pisa; nevertheless, the Versilian endless coast, with its night clubs and restaurants, is only half an hour away. For those who enjoy playing tennis, there is a court at only a 10 minute drive away from the property. The last part of the road leading to La Rocca is curvy and unpaved, not suitable for vans.

Bedroom / Bathroom Description

Ground Floor:

• Bedroom 1: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom
• Bedroom 2: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom
• 1 Bathroom

First Floor:

• Bedroom 3: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower only)
• Bedroom 4: Sleeps 2, Double bedroom
• Bedroom 5: Sleeps 2, Twin bedroom
• 2 Bathrooms, one which has a shower only

Features & Amenities

• Ceiling fans in most bedrooms

Outdoor Features

• Al fresco dining
• Swimming pool (12 x 6 m) – unheated

Staff & Services

• Maid service included 6 hours a week

Villa Policies

• No Pets Allowed
• Non-Smoking Villa
• A refundable security deposit of €1000 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 costs are not included in the price and 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 Transfers are available 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. 28 KM

Location:

• Grocery shop - 3.5 KM
• Centre of Lucca – 6 KM
• Lucca motorway exit – 8 KM
• Florence - 72 KM