Rent an apartment in Lucca, Tuscany. La terrazza.

This superb apartment situated in the centre of the delightful walled town of Lucca is a rare find. Bright and airy, it is situated on the first floor of a 13th century palazzo and boasts a large private outdoor terrace looking over the roofs of the mediaeval city.

The apartment sleeps up to four guests and is attractively furnished along Feng Shui lines in charming ethnic style. Situated as it is within such an ancient building the thick walls ensure that the accommodation stays cool even on the hottest days and warm throughout the winter. Step into the apartment and you immediately leave the noise and bustle of the city streets behind you. There is a living/dining room with kitchen corner and a comfortable double sofabed, a master bedroom with double bed and a bathroom with shower. Amenities include satellite TV and hi-fi system, fully equipped kithchen with oven, coffee maker and microwave oven, laundry equipment and bed and bathlinen. The large french windows all look onto the wonderful furnished terrace bedecked with pots of jasmine and lemon plants. From here you can enjoy the sunset while sipping a glass of wine, or indulge in a romantic dinner in complete privacy.

This very special rental apartment in Lucca faces onto a baptistery and is only a few steps from the many monumental treasures and museums that this magical little town has to offer. An ideal base for your holiday in Tuscany, Lucca has great restaurants, bars and shops and is convenient for the coast and the art towns of Florence, Siena and Pisa which are all easily reachable by road or train. The best ways to explore are on foot or to hire a bike - you can ride around the top of the fortified walls and enjoy the views, or get lost in the multitude of shady winding streets while experiencing the sounds and smells that are so much a part of this Italian jewel.

The owner is an expert guide and on arrangement can accompany you on trips to the local wineries, spas and the regional nature park. Other activities in the area include the theatre, concerts, cinema, local festivals, wine and olive oil tastings, visits to beauty farms and water parks.

On request and included in the rental price the owner will accompany guests on a tour of the Lucca Villas or the local wineries with tastings of the oils and wines of the Colline Lucchesi.