Lucca holiday apartment rental, Capannori with walking, beach/lake nearby, air con, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Casa Lucchesi (apartment)

Home description

Casa Lucchesi is located just 4 km from the wall of Lucca. A typical Tuscan residence area where you can experience the culture in a rustic country setting with just minutes away from all amenities. This family court farmhouse is comfortable and welcoming for all ages and cultures. The owners live on the property and are available for any questions or information you require.

The apartment is newly renovated with it's original chestnut-beamed ceilings. Located on the 3rd floor of the home. Self catered two bedroom suite with double or twin beds and 1 loft with a single bed, Full kitchen with marble counters (new appliances), dining and living room area with a mountain view, bathroom (massage shower).

The entrance is shared with other guests.

Walking Distance: Village Railway Station: 5 minute walk to the Farmhouse (8 min. train ride from Lucca Station. Delicatessen, Butcher Shop, Bakery, Coffee Shop, Tabbacco Shop, Hair Salon, Gym, Mechanic, Drycleaners, Edicola (magazine and clothing shop) all within 2 minutes. Catholic Church: 5 minutes. Coffee Shop by day and Pub/Music by night: 5 minutes. Disco: 15 minute walk. Kids park: 2 minuntes.

By Bicycle (5 minutes) or by Car: Post office, Pastry Shops, Pharmacy, Library, Banks, Petrol Station, Parks, local Airport with Helicopter Tours and Parachute. Super store (2 km). Lucca Main Railway Station is 4 km away.

Exterior	Kitchen, Dining and Living room view
Bedroom #2 (single or double)	Kitchen, Dining and Living room

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The Tuscany region

Tuscany is a region infused with good fortune; a generously temperate climate along the coasts and in the valleys, and considerably cooler up in the mountains. Summers are hot and humid but the sea is enjoyable between June and September. Spring days, especially in the month of May, when it rains less, are pleasantly
and not insufferably warm.

Tuscany is a year-round destination. If art is your priority, come in winter, when reduced visitor numbers make fresco-gazing and museum-trawling a real pleasure.

Immerse yourself amid the unspoiled beauty of Tuscany with its shaded olive groves punctuated by tall cypress, parasol pines and bright green rows of vineyards. Discover the countryside of Lucca on horseback, by bicycle or on foot. Feel the cool mountain air, the warm sun on one's skin. Explore picturesque former country seats of the aristocracy and old crumbling farms. Wander among ancient monasteries, through medieval villages, primeval forests and along blossoming fields.

Lucca / Capannori area

City of a thousand faces and of an intriguing and discreet charm which is there to be discovered and increasingly appreciated as one gets to know the city better. Lucca with it's superb 16 Century City Walls which protectingly encircle it, a charming place to stroll among the trees and grassy banks, Lucca with its tranquil river which looks on a short distance away offering unforgetable walks where one can restore body and mind.

Lucca, city of great artists, of immortal composers such as Boccherini, Catalani and Puccini, of famous writers and historians. Lucca with it's shop windows which testify the flourishing continuity of mercantile business dating from past centuries and never forgotten. With the streets of its town centre where the traditions are renewed every day offering a variety of wines, gastronomic, handmade and local products, with its Antiques Market, one of the most important and oldest in Tuscany, the 3rd weekend of each month.

Lucca with its monuments, squares, fountains, museums; with its tranquil medieval town centre in great part pedestrian, with its theatre, the Teatro del Giglio, and it's esteemed seasons of opera, prose, orchestral music and dance; with its important cultural events such as the Comics Revue and the Summer Festival, the traditional ones such as the procession of Santa Croce during the city's September festivities, or the Flower Market in April. Lucca is a city which offers the tourists attractions of historic interest and natural beauty with the sure knowledge that you can walk through the city and surrounding areas at anytime in complete safety.

Festivals in Tuscany are often more show than spirit, they can add a note of pageantry or culture to your holiday. Some are great costume affairs, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages, and there are quite a few music festivals, antique fairs, and most of all, festivals devoted to food and drink.

Children are still the royalty of Italy, and are pampered, often obscenely spoiled. If you're bringing your own bambini to Italy, they'll receive a warm welcome everywhere. There are Luna Parks, Pinocchio Park in Collodi just a 15 minute drive from the apartment. The Pistoia Zoo in Pistoia and the Nature Park in Cavriglia in the Valdarno just 30 minutes away.

How to get there

By car from Pisa - International Airport: Galileo Galilei
·Motorway A12 to Genoa (or) motorway A11 to Florence;
·Pass the "Lucca ovest" exit and take the Capannori exit.
·See map for more detailed directions. We can also meet you at the exit.

By train from Pisa - International Airport: Galileo Galilei
From Pisa airport take the train to the Lucca station (about 20 minutes). You can then connect to another train (2 euros) to the Capannori suburbs (10 minutes or less) from there you have a 5 minute walk to the apartment. Again we can also meet you.
From the Lucca station you may also take a local taxi (about 20 euros)
·We can arrange a personal pick up at the Lucca train station on request with a service charge of 15 euros.

By Car From Florence
·Motorway A11 to "Pisa Nord".
·Exit to Capannori before Lucca Ovest.
·See map for more detailed directions. We can also meet you at the exit.

Airlines:
·From London Heathrow there are daily Alitalia and British Airways flights to the international airports at Pisa and Florence. There are also daily flights from London Gatwick to Florence with Meridiana (three times daily).

·From Ireland, there are direct flights most weeks from Dublin and Cork to Milan on either Alitalia or Aer Lingus, from where you can pick up a connecting flight to Florence.

·From Canada or the United States you may find a much cheaper fare from your home airport to your Italian airport by way of London, Brussels, Paris, Frankfurt or Amsterdam with Alitalia (flies direct from both Canada and the US) Lufthansa, Delta, Air Canada, KLM, British Airways.

·Major Carriers: Alitalia, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Meridiana, Ryanair, Go.
·Last Minute Bargains on the Internet: www.lastminute.com or www.cheapflights.com

·Car Rental: Alitalia with Jetdrive. www.alitalia.co.uk
·British Airways do a fly-drive package to Pisa and Florence. www.british-airways.com
·Discounts: Children under the age of two usually fly for free and both British Airways and Alitalia offer cheaper tickets on some flights for students and the under-25's
·USIT Campus Travel www.campustravel.co.uk

Activities near Lucca

Facilities

Further details

- Welcome Basket on arrival.
- BBQ for all guests
- Bicycles available
- DVD movies available
- Mobile phones for rent - 10 euro a day.
- Children's swimming pool available June to Septmeber.
- Garden is shared with the owners of the house and other guests.
- Parking space available
- Traditional Tuscan dishes / Cooking Classes and / or Excursions in the Lucca area on request. Details can be emailed.
- Grocery Shopping Service available on request.
- Directions will be sent upon confirmation of booking.
- Friday to Friday is available on request. (due to flight availability) Short stays of 4 days are welcome.
- English, Italian and Spanish -speaking representative on hand to assist you during your stay.

Conditions

Arrival times: between 4:00pm and 7:00pm (flexible)
Departure times: before 11:00am

Delays: any delays or variations must be communicated at least 48 hours before arrival. No refund will be given if the guest is unable to arrive on the scheduled arrival time or date owing to travel problems. Same rule applies to early departure.

Security deposit: On arrival a 200 euro security deposit is requried and will be refunded on the departure day less any deduction made for damage caused to the property or for any additional costs that were not included in the package.

Documents: A Valid Passport or European Identity Card is mandatory when checking in.
Smoking: All guest rooms are non-smoking. Outside only please.
A/C, heating, water and electricity are not included.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 5
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season(2 bed suite)	9 Jul 08	27 Sep 08	900£  709	170134	170134	4 Nights
Low Season(2 bed suite)	27 Sep 08	28 Feb 09	850£  669	150118	150118	Flexible
Mid Season(2 bed suite)	28 Feb 09	16 May 09	900£  709	170134	170134	4 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season(2 bed suite)	9 Jul 08	27 Sep 08	900£  709	170134	170134	4 Nights
Low Season(2 bed suite)	27 Sep 08	28 Feb 09	850£  669	150118	150118	Flexible
Mid Season(2 bed suite)	28 Feb 09	16 May 09	900£  709	170134	170134	4 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season(1 bed suite)	9 Jul 08	27 Sep 08	750£  591	140110	140110	4 Nights
Low Season(1 bed suite)	27 Sep 08	28 Feb 09	700£  551	12094	12094	Flexible
Mid Season(1 bed suite)	28 Feb 09	16 May 09	750£  591	140110	140110	4 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
*Discounts after a one week stay.
Final cleanig to be paid at check out (€ 50,00).
Water and electricity € 30,00 a week at check out.
A/C and heating 25 euros a day.
Linen and towels € 10,00 a person every change on request.

Once confirmed you will receive an email to secure your booking using Pay Pal. Unrefundable deposit. 30% to secure your booking. Balance payable 30 to 40 days before your arrival date.

Guestbook

We had a wonderful stay at Casa Lucchesi .........friendly, knowlegable family, clean home, excellent, healthy meals. Picturesque view of the distant mountains, fenced back garden(great for children) We found it easy to find many sightseeing areas within a half hour drive such as Pisa, Massa, Carrarra and the Mediterranean coast. Had four days exploring the ancient walled city of Lucca, nearby. What a delight! Transportation is close by, incl. airport, trains, bus. Overall, a unique, Tuscan experience and we hope to return someday.......Lynda and Ernie in Canada


My 40th Birthday was a memorable one. My husband surprised me with a trip to Lucca, Italy. He informed me that I would be leaving in 2 days. Well you could imagine my disbelief. I did not feel prepared, I felt like I had to organize, plan the trip etc. When I arrived in Lucca at the Casa Luchessi I felt such a relief meeting Tania and Mirko. They were friendly, fun to be with and knowledgeable about the history and were informative. With this sense of security I was able to ask questions, explore new places and had the confidence to venture out on my own knowing that I knew someone not far away that I could call if I needed to. The wine and food were out of this world. Tania was a doll. I was so thankful to have been able to speak English and learn a few phrases of Italian from them as well.
I miss Tania, Mirko and their darling son Damiano and will be flying there again soon.

Terry Lee
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Canada


We just wanted to thank you again for your great hospitality and warm welcome. We were very comfortable and satisfied with your accommodations, plus having all those amenities close by really helped us since we didn't have a car. We will definetly recommend Casa Lucchesi to our family and friends. It was also nice to communicate on a professional level with your knowledge and experience you both have. We will be back every year to stay with you.
Kind Regards
Mr. and Mrs. Karmel
Las Vegas, Nevada


"I really enjoyed my stay at Casa Lucchesi during the month of June 2008. The view of the mountains and the garden view, really gave me the true feeling of being in the Tuscany region. The hosts were friendly, helpful and made us feel like part of the family. I would recommend staying at Casa Lucchesi in Lucca to enjoy the culture and local flavour of the area to it's fullest."

Nancy Swaby
Port Moody, British Columbia, Canada

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Name:	Tania Lucchesi
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