Florence holiday apartment rental with shared pool, walking, beach/lake nearby, balcony/terrace, rural retreat

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Casa Lucia (apartment)

Home description

Casa Lucia is a lovely property in a 16th century borgo - with lots of private outside space on its unique terrace and garden with its patio: both have seating and stunning views. Shared pool and gardens with olive trees in beautiful surroundings - with a little piazza for an evening stroll. Near vineyards, fields of sunflowers, restaurants and little villages dotted around the countryside. Casa Lucia is ideal for all ages: family, friends or couples - very romantic and picturesque. Lots to do but pleasant just to stay at Bucciano and relax. Newly renovated - traditional features - original 500 year old ceiling beams and cotto floors, with lovely shuttered windows but excellent modern facilities where needed. Well equipped for a delightful holiday - well equipped wooden kitchen, comfortable beds and sofas. In the countryside with easy communication: roads, or trains to historic tourist sites: FLORENCE/LUCCA/PISA 35 minutes! COAST/VOLTERRA/SAN GIMIGNANO/CHIANTISHIRE/SIENA an hour on the scenic routes! San Miniato for historical sites, shops, restaurants, weekly market - 15 minutes. Local town La Serra for necessities (bar/cafe, grocery, newsagents, only 5 minutes! A delightful property for your holiday!

Sunloungers & patio in Casa Lucia's private garden (from French windows: late afternoon)	The pool nestles into the surrounding countryside: plenty of surrounding space
Traditional kitchen for Tuscan feasts! (table extends) 500 year old ceiling beams	Corner of private terrace leading to the garden. Terracotta containers of fragrant jasmine

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The Tuscany region

CASA LUCIA has a small local village nearby at La Serra - and there are many interesting villages/towns in the surrounding countryside with bars/pasticceria/enoteca, alimentari for groceries and restaurants. It is only 7km from SAN MINIATO . . . a town that was full of intrigue, battles, politics and power - variously ruled by France, Florence and even Spain. Now there is a gentler pace of life. As much of Tuscany, the area is still predomininantly rural, with fertile soil and a temperate climate. SAN MINIATO was founded by the Etruscans, the most powerful civilisation in pre-Roman Italy, giving Tuscany its name. It was later colonised by Augustan legionnaires. On his way home from Pisa, St Francis of Assisi travelled to the top of San Miniato hill and founded the historic Convent in 1211. Many historical attractions within easy reach - the tourist office (English speaking) is very helpful and has lots of information on the surrounding areas.

Florence area

Visit LUCCA for elegant shopping and sightseeing within a preserved 16th century fortress city - only 35 minutes away. Weekly market and monthly antiques market - hire bicycles to ride around its famous walls from where the old town can be seen. Visit the sandy COASTAL RESORTS of Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi & the Cinque Terre or try the ETRUSCAN COAST, all within an hour. FLORENCE is only 40 minutes drive - or take the train from nearby San Miniato - it only takes 25 minutes and 5 minutes to walk into the historic centre. Leonardo's birthplace of VINCI is only 20 minutes away for an interesting museum/birthplace. SAN GIMIGNANO is about an hour - take the scenic route, it's lovely. Pretty local villages/small towns in the countryside around Casa Lucia with lots of good restaurants and the excellent local wine. There are also many vineyards and it is possible to purchase wine for your holiday stay. VOLTERRA is on a scenic route and less than an hour. SIENA, CHIANTISHIRE, UMBRIAN TOWNS - all just over an hour away. Casa Lucia is located in the Province of Pisa but on the border of the Province of Florence - it is actually a little closer to Florence than Pisa.

How to get there

- Fly to Pisa or Florence. Casa Lucia is just 35/40 minutes from the airport.
- Cheap flights available with Ryanair, easyjet, thomsonfly, bmibaby (from Stansted, Glasgow/Prestwick, Bournemouth, Manchester and elsewhere
- Also from Heathrow and Gatwick
- Ask us for car hire details
- Full directions sent before holiday

Activities near Florence

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The front door from Casa Lucia's private terrace opens into an open-plan airy room in the Italian style: incorporating stylish, comfortably furnished dining, sitting and kitchen areas. Main well-equipped shower room/washbasin/loo/bidet. There is also a 2nd well equipped shower room with loo and washbasin, bathroom cabinets, good storage. (Please bring your own beach towels - all other linen provided). Pretty travel cot (on request) suitable for child up to 3 years. The bedrooms are beautifully furnished with cool white bedding (and warm blankets & central heating/double glazing for winter stays). All windows have shutters and the ceilings are high - the walls very thick - all designed to keep Casa Lucia cool inside when it is hot. Our guests have loved the interior facilities.

Further details outdoors:
There are excellent exterior facilities at Casa Lucia: from the small piazza, a few steps lead to Casa Lucia's gates and our private terrace (with independent front door) and then around to Casa Lucia's private 110sqm garden. There are tables/chairs and benches on the terrace - and French doors from the kitchen/dining area onto the garden patio with another set of table and chairs - to take advantage of the lovely views and guests have enjoyed watching the sunsets. NEW! Wooden sunloungers and matching table under the tree as requested by our guests! It's a great advantage having two separate outside places to sit and now this additional lovely retreat with the sunloungers. The garden is fenced and has a large tree forming a natural parasol and wonderful when it's hot. The terrace has a terracotta containers with fragrant jasmine, built into the wall along its whole length. The pool is in a scenic area just off the little piazza that is very pleasant for a gentle stroll - there are lovely communal areas with olive trees. There is good allocated parking nearby.

Further details

Swimming pool usually open 15 May (sometimes earlier) to 15 October. It is a short stroll away from Casa Lucia's front door and in a spacious and scenic area. There is a changing area and shower. There are gardens near the pool. Small children are very welcome at Casa Lucia but parents are responsible for their safety especially in and around the pool area.

Conditions

£250 refundable breakages deposit required please.
Rental prices are fully inclusive.
Sorry no animals.
No smoking.
The area from the parking area to front door is unfortunately unsuitable for wheelchairs but fine for buggies.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Summer	3 Sep 08	1 Oct 08	695£  695	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn in Tuscany	1 Oct 08	16 Oct 08	595£  595	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn/Winter/Spring	16 Oct 08	1 Apr 09	475£  475	0-	0-	1 Week
Spring/Early Summer	1 Apr 09	1 Jun 09	595£  595	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	1 Jun 09	1 Oct 09	695£  695	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn in Tuscany	1 Oct 09	16 Oct 09	595£  595	0-	0-	1 Week
Autumn to Winter	16 Oct 09	1 Jan 10	475£  475	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.

The prices are fully inclusive. PRICES HELD AGAIN FOR 2009. Payment in Sterling or Euros. Payment by bank transfer possible - please just ask for details. Also ask if you need any assistance with the booking - there is often a little flexibility - we are always happy to help. We also have a second property in Tuscany if Casa Lucia is booked for the required dates. "ONCE MORE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HELP & FRIENDLY ADVICE. IT'S BEEN A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AND ONE I WISH TO EXPERIENCE AGAIN & AGAIN!" Family staying 2 weeks August 2008. ". . . the fabulous Casa Lucia - thank you very much for a lovely holiday" 2 friends from Scotland staying 2 weeks September 2008. Casa Lucia is suitable for couples, friends and small families - everyone enjoys their holiday - why not join them in 2009 but book soon, we were almost completely booked for 2008 - and 2009 is already looking busy too!

Guestbook

A small selection from our Guest Book:

We had a very enjoyable holiday at Casa Lucia which is a lovely, well equipped property with a superb outlook. The weather was fine & in addition to significant amounts of rest & relaxation and sampling of local products, took trips to Pisa, Viareggio, Montecatini Termi and Vinci (as well as San Miniato).

We loved our time in Bucciano. Your house is delightful. It was extremely convenient for us and the location was out of this world. We did loads of walking all around. We had many adventures but no matter how many times we got lost, it was always an immense pleasure to wind our way back to the Bucciano house. If you ever want to use my comments as a recommendation for the future, then please do not hesitate (Family from Scotland - who have booked again in 2008).

Thanks for the use of your lovely casa. It's been a great holiday, and greatest envy that you get to see this marvellous view all the time! (Family of 4, Bridgend August/September).

We had a wonderful time at Casa Lucia, the property was ideal for us, even more so for being on the ground floor and having a garden that our little girl could play in happily. Location was perfect, views spectacular. We were pleasantly surprised to find everything within easy reach and spend days in Lucca, Volterra, Florence, San Gimignano, San Miniato, Pisa and our little girl enjoyed her trips to the beach (Couple and 1 year old, Warks September).

Just to say thank you, we had a wonderful holiday at Casa Lucia. (Family with children 7 & 5, May).

We had the most wonderful time at Casa Lucia and found the villa and its location to be perfect. Just as you said it would really hard to leave (2 couples, July).

Many, many thanks for a fantastic holiday (Couple and teenage daughter July).

We had a wonderful HONEYMOON and found the accommodation delightful. We had perfect weather - sunny and 24 degrees. We visited Florence, Pisa, Siena, Volterra, Viareggio and Montereggiano. We also foudn a little hamlet which had a fantastic restaurant we would recommend. It had amazing views, excellent service and delicious food - a winning combination!! Porcini mushrooms were in season and out of this world. Thank you for all your help and tips. (Couple from Lancashire, October/November).

We both thought your house was beautiful, very peaceful with drop dead gorgeous views. (Couple from Derbyshire April).

Thanks once again for allowing us to use your home and have a great holiday. It was so relaxing and peaceful I really didn't want to come home. (May 2007 - Couple who also stayed last year with their family - they are staying at Casa Fiore for their family holiday later this year).

We did have a lovely time. We loved Casa Lucia. The views are fantastic. We were very comfortable there. I could find no fault with Casa Lucia at all. We found everyone very friendly and had everything we needed. We managed to get to all the places we wanted to visit (Pisa, Florence, Lucca, Vinci, San Gimignano). Family who stayed in June.

We had THE BEST TIME EVER!!! We have all fallen in love with Tuscany. Casa Lucia was perfect for us what a little gem of a place. We got to visit most of the places, we had excellent days out to Lucca, Tierrenia, Volterra, San Gimignano, Florence. It was very hard to leave but we would love to come back next year. I want to thank you for the bottom of my heart for letting us stay we truly have had a wonderful time. I will be in touch about next year's trip. Family staying in August.

We have received many other lovely thank you emails, letters and phone calls form our guests this year . . . would you like to join them in 2009? Casa Lucia is suitable for 1 or 2 couples, friends or a small family.

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Name:	Christine Stribling
Tel:	+44 (0)1992 552927
Mobile:	+44 (0)7811 692296
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