La Portineria

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Nicola and Lucy Pearson - Your Bridgewater Team

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Price per week from: £1975

Star Rating

Location

Ponte a Moriano, Lucca, Tuscany countryside

Amenities

Mosquito nets

Washing machine

Ground floor bedrooms available

Arrival pack included

Cot on request

Bar / cafe within walking distance

Less than 1 hour drive to airport

Daily maid

Cook service

Bicycle hire

Cooking classes / wine tasting

Description

Formerly a gatehouse to a Tuscan country estate - this charming villa offers spacious, bright interiors furnished to a good standard. Ideally situated within walking distance of a village and only 10 Km from the centre of Lucca. The owner can arrange for bicycle hire so you can cycle along the Serchio river in to the heart of the walled city. Large garden and fenced pool. From the north-facing windows, the views span over miles of forested countryside, whilst from those facing south the views look across olive groves to the Pizzorne Mountains or down the valley where the Serchio River curls towards the sea. Ideal for those who want a comfortable base to explore Northern Tuscany at any time of year. Short stays available

A few steps away from its large garden with a securely gated and fenced swimming pool, sun loungers and umbrellas. Large table and chairs near the BBQ.

ACCOMMODATION COMPRISES:

The ground floor consists of:

• The kitchen is bright and welcoming with zucchero da blu (sugar packet blue) painted cupboards and shelves.

• Central breakfast table

• A small room off the kitchen has a fridge freezer and washing machine

• Dining room with a table to seat 12.

• Large sitting room with TV, reading books, maps and guides of Tuscany, music player, games and puzzles.

• One double bedded room with it’s own bathroom.

First Floor:

• Bedroom 1 – with 2 single beds or 1 double.

• Bedroom 2 – with 3 single beds

• Bedroom 3 – with 2 single beds or 1 double

• Bedroom 4 – with 2 single beds or 1 double

• 2 shared bathrooms.

• Children’s cots and highchairs available.

• All windows have mosquito nets for the Summer months.

• Full central heating for the Winter months *

*supplied at an extra cost.

Outdoor Space:

• The charming garden situated under a large pergola of roses and jasmine is a short walk from the front door.

• There is a table for al fresco dining, chairs for relaxing, a sun umbrella and BBQ.

David and Silvia, estate manager and housekeeper, live below the property in a separate house.

They are always very helpful and will be able to advise about all local activities on offer during your stay.

Availability & Booking

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Price per week from: £1975

Prices

Dates

Prices for 7 nights from

Short break Prices

7 Sep - 20 Dec 2019

£1975

1 Feb - 8 May 2020

£2015

9 May - 19 Jun 2020

£2890

20 Jun - 4 Sep 2020

£3560

5 Sep - 25 Dec 2020

£2015

Options / Extra

Policies:

Lucca City Tourist Tax - €4.50 per person 14 years & over. Payable on arrival.

Pool heating if required is 50 Euro per day payable on departure.

Central heating is a metered extra, payable on departure.

N.B. Estimates for AC and CH can be provided. 

Non-smoking villa.

Pets are not permitted.

Check in 4pm onwards.

Check out by 10 am.

Copy of passport and home address of each guests to be provided prior to check in.

Location Information

There is access to several walks through the olive groves of the estate.

Tennis courts within walking distance

The local village is just a 5 minute walk down the hill, where the Trattoria Da Pinzo run by Emma and her family provide great food.

The village also offers a Bank, Pharmacy, an English speaking Doctor, and a variety of shops.

There is an excellent train service, to take you to the sights and treasures of cities such as Florence, Lucca, Pisa and Volterra also to the sea side at Viareggio, and to the less well known Garfagnana countryside.

Perfect position to visit the many attractions of Lucca. Hire a bike and cycle to and from Lucca along the safe river path,

or around the circle of ancient walls. Head down into the centre of Lucca and explore the delightful Medieval streets, stopping

for a cappuccino or bowl of homemade pasta, a bag of freshly roasted chestnuts, or whatever seasonal food is on offer.

Music, Music, Music is everywhere in Lucca, the birth place of Puccini. There are concerts all year round. The Lucca Summer Festival

of popular music is held in June and July each year. There are winter programmes of opera in the city and Jazz nights in local restaurants.

Lucca comics and Games, the international Festival of Comics, animation, illustration and games at the end of October

is fun for enthusiasts or photographers wanting unusual photos.

L.U.C.C.A, the Centre of Contemporary Art, with its delightful museum space, housed in the old Palazzo Boccella,

hosts art exhibitions and has a restaurant open at lunchtimes.

The famous historic Villas of Lucca with their beautiful gardens are a short bike ride away.