Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary
Notes:
Sorry - no pets allowed Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
The apartment is on the first floor of a traditional house in the centre of Lucca. In the early 1900’s the apartment used to be a workshop where floor tiles were hand painted with traditional designs that were popular in well-to-do Lucca houses of the time. These tiles are now increasingly rare and form a lovely background to the living room and kitchen in this charming apartment.
Apart from the tiled floor, the living room has fresh white walls, comfortable furniture and some very nice prints and pictures on the walls. More than anything however, the room is dominated by the view of Piazza Cittadella from the windows (see photo) which, with its restaurants and bars, people coming and going and its statue of Puccini, takes you to the very heart of Italian life.
Because of its central location, the apartment is ideally placed for visitors who want to treat themselves to a truly Italian experience whatever the time of year, while having their own space to return to which is both charming and comfortable.
View from front windows
Living room
Dining room / kitchen
Double bedroom
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/38199
The Tuscany region
Tuscany is a large and varied region of Italy. It is best known as the home of Florence (Firenze in Italian) where the renaissance of art and sculpture began in the 15th Century. Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo both came from Florence. Galileo who proved that the earth goes round the sun also came from Tuscany. He was a native of Pisa and did experiments from the top of the world famous leaning tower.
Lucca is the provincial capital of this part of Tuscany. It is a medieval city on a plain and is still completely surrounded by its 16th Century walls. It has rightly become a noted tourist destination. The rolling hills around Lucca are famous for olive oil production.
Lucca area
Lucca is fast catching up with Siena as people's favourite city. It is a busy, bustling city, smaller than Siena and one of its enormous charms lies in the fact that it is still surrounded by its city walls, completed in 1645 to replace the medieval walls, which in turn replaced the original Roman walls. The centuries of history contained within the walls, from medieval churches to 18th C villas, are impossible to sum up in a few brief sentences; a few suggestions for holiday activities are: - hiring bikes and cycling round the walls (4.5kms round) - culture, music, theatre and art exhibitions are held throughout the city. - eating. Lucca restaurants are famous, ranging from pizza and salad places to the highest of 'haute cuisine'. - sightseeing; Lucca is an excellent transport hub, good for visiting Florence, Pisa, Viareggio and the Garfagnana
How to get there
Pisa is the nearest airport well served by Ryan Air, British Airways and various budget airlines. There is a good local bus service direct from the airport to Lucca. Trains also go from Pisa airport. Pisa centrale train station is 5 mins drive away by bus or taxi and from here there are frequent trains to Lucca.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pisa: 20 km
Railway:
Lucca
Ferry:
Livorno: 45 km
Activities near Lucca
City breaks
Facilities
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster
Utilities:
Dish washer, Cooker, Fridge, Washing machine
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Shower rooms (1), WCs (1)
Furniture:
Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 5, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Further details indoors: The kitchen / dining room is next door to the living room. It is well appointed and with modern kitchen fittings. This is a nice size room, with proper space to sit and eat round the table. It enjoys the same view of the piazza as the living room.
The entrance to the apartment contains a useful toilet / washroom, while on the side across from the living room are the two bedrooms and the bathroom (with shower). The bedrooms are of the same standard of furniture and decoration as the living room and kitchen – one contains a double bed and the other 2 singles (which can be put together to form a double as required).
Further details outdoors: The entrance to the house is on a typical narrow Lucca street. The apartment is on the first floor - an easy climb of 16 steps.
Further details
The apartment is only rented for a minimum of 1 week. Any start day.
Conditions
A returnable security deposit of 150 euros is requested on arrival.
Arrival time between 16.00 and 20.00. Please indicate if this is going to be difficult.
Departure by 10.00
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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Weekday
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Low season
6 Dec 07
19 Apr 08
505£ 505
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Mid season
19 Apr 08
5 Jul 08
565£ 565
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High season
5 Jul 08
6 Sep 08
625£ 625
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Mid season
6 Sep 08
11 Oct 08
565£ 565
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31
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion. Days less than a week (min 4 nights) are charged pro rata + 10%
Guestbook
"We had a wonderful time staying at Casa Gaia in Lucca. The owner was lovely and even gave presents to my daughters!" David Walker, St. Albans, April 2008
Availability notes
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Contact owner
To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/38199
Contact details for home 38199
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Name:
Elisabeth Bond
Tel:
+44 (0)20 7278 0672
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Advertiser joined: 20 Jan 2005 This property added: 22 Nov 2007
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