Villa rental in Lucca countryside - Tenuta Villa Baggine

A marvellous villa rental in the Lucca countryside - Tenuta Villa Baggine is a beautifully realised barn conversion, which comfortably sleeps 6+2 guests.

The swimming pool is just a few steps away from the house, separated by a wall of blossoming oleander bushes that provide a colourful backdrop all summer long. The pool is set in a marvellous position with views over the gentle rolling hills of the Tuscan countryside. Beyond the pool is a herb garden whose balmy perfumes waft in the warm summer breeze. A large parasol and deckchairs provide shade and a comfortable spot by the pool. Clean pool towels will be provided twice a week.

Guests come here to rest and relax ... so it’s your hosts' concern to provide them with help and care. Free services include house cleaning every day except Sunday: a maid will come in to make your beds, clean the bathrooms, and the floor. Upon arrival you’ll be greeted by a welcome pack including some shopping to make your first days in the house totally carefree. It will include two litres of fresh milk, a litre of orange juice, butter, six eggs, a loaf of typical Tuscan bread, a packet of pasta, a packet of rice, a packet of grated Parmesan cheese, a jar of tomato sauce, jam/jelly, packets of cereals, olive oil vinegar, salt, pepper and vinegar - all you need! There's also a basket with a selection of seasonal fruit and vegetables. Every new guest will find new kitchen sponges and cloths as well as dishwasher powder, washing-up liquid and washing powder. Every bathroom has hotel-size soaps and little accessories such as shower caps, sewing kits, nail files and hairdryers.

Your hosts supply you with a selection of four or five recommended local restaurants, and they can book for you. They will also arrange guides and tickets for events in Lucca. Food shopping can be arranged, as can a welcome dinner, babysitting, Italian lessons, cookery classes, extra cleaning or washing and ironing.

The house, in northern Tuscany, sits on the eastern hills of medieval Lucca, 9km from the charming and unique medieval walled city itself. The gravel road which leads you to Casa Francilla ends right there ... after that you are surrounded by olive groves and woods belonging to the estate. The city, on the plain of the River Serchio, is immediately surrounded by lovely countryside, olive groves, vineyards, tiny villages and hundreds of old villas. To the north lies the Garfagnana region, a mountainous area popular with walkers and rich in old fortresses and castles. To the south is the Serra Mountain which divides Lucca from Pisa.

You are five minutes drive from the nearest village, with a bank, post office and shops; ten minutes from a big supermarket; 15 minutes drive from both Lucca and the motorway; 30 minutes from Pisa airport; 40 from the beach at Forte dei Marmi. Daily outings and even half day excursions to places of artistic interest or environmental beauty are easy to arrange as Villa Le Baggine is within easy reach of the countless treasures of Tuscany.

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2008 Prices are as follows: low season runs 1 March-31 May and 27 September to 25 October, €1500 a week. Mid season is 31 May-28 June and 30 August-27 September, and is €2300 weekly. High season runs 28 June-30 August and is €2800. Easter, 26 April-3 May, is €2300. Short stays are available on request. Depending on availability, prices vary from €90 to €120 per room. Entire house rental is €300/€400. Discounts are available, for more details please contact the owners.

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