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A delightful vacation villa in Tuscany, Italy, the Palazzo D’Arcato is a beautiful and charming old house situated in a quiet and panoramic location in the hills surrounding Lucca, in the medieval village of Lugliano.
This property has been recently restored with its ancient architectural features preserved, and converted into four apartments, all of which offer tastefully furnished interiors that allow their guests a combination of antique charm and contemporary design. There is an "Alimentari" store two doors away which supplies a range of fresh food and other commodities.
[ View on Google Map | map of Tuscany ]The Palazzo is on three floors with individual entrances to each of the four apartments, or the Palazzo is ideal for accommodating 20 people using the entire building. This sun-drenched magical landscape offers splendid and expansive views of the surrounding villages, a truly Tuscan experience which is tranquil and yet not too remote.
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When Palazzo d'Arcato was purchased in 2001 by the present owners, the beautiful hilltop ruin sat quietly amongst the pine trees and shrubbery which had been untouched for decades. Now, the Palazzo has been restored with painstaking accuracy and attention to detail. The apartments have preserved the original features, keeping the atmosphere and history of the Palazzo alive with original Florentine terracotta floors, chestnut wooden beams but with all the conveniences of modern living.
If taking a holiday at the Palazzo in the European summer of June - August, you can enjoy the warmth from the hills and cool down in the Roman Pool overlooking the countryside, horse riding through the chestnut and acacia trees or meandering up and down old roads through the mountains. The baths of Bagni di Lucca are only a five-minute drive, 2km down the hill; the beautiful walled city of Lucca is only a 25-minute drive. The Garfagnana area is one of the most beautiful and unspoiled areas of northern Tuscany and not to be missed. Florence, Pisa and the coast (including the CinqueTerre) are all short distances away and can be enjoyable day trips.
The spring months of March-May, when the air is mild and nature is vibrant, is a most spectacular time. For the winter months of December-February, the Abetone ski slopes are a 40-minute drive. Great for skiing or if you just wish to enjoy the snow on the mountains and the fabulous restaurants that surround the area.
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