Lucca holiday farmhouse rental, Piana di Lucca with walking, telephone, rural retreat, TV

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Casa Bruna (farmhouse)

Home description

Casa Bruna is located in the Province of Lucca, and more precisely in Torcigliano which is in the municipal district of Pescaglia. In origin the house was a stable: the farmers, who cultivated the land and looked after the horses, lived on the upper floor. From the photos it is still possible to admire the so called “mandorlato”, a structure of slanting bricks which let wind and light in to dry hay.

In the common garden of the hamlet there is a marvellous swimming pool 1.40 metres deep. The garden, 550 square metres wide, is equipped with sun umbrellas, deck chairs and sun beds. Near the hamlet there is the estate owner’s beautiful manège with ten horses. Riding courses are available at any level with professional instructors and for children above six there are two nice ponies that they can ride with the help of the instructors.
Horse trekking activities are also available:
• Half day horse trekking – with lunch in a traditional restaurant
• 1 or 2 day horse trekking – in the Apuane Park with an overnight stay in tents or agriturisms.

Torcigliano is a small and peaceful village in the green. In the past it was inhabited by farmers and ironmongers. One of the last of them lives 10 km far from Torcigliano. The village is only a ten minute drive from the historical town of Lucca and twenty from Viareggio. In 25 minutes you can reach Torre del Lago Puccini, Forte dei Marmi and The Apuane Park. Pisa is a twenty minute drive from the village and Florence forty.

“A casa di Meo” is the ideal place for those who look for peace, relaxation, tradition and culture.

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/50939

The Tuscany region

Located in central Italy, Tuscany is known for its rich history, art, beautiful landscapes, delicious food, and superb wines.

The beautiful cities of Florence and Siena contain some of Italy's most famous artistic treasures. Tuscany is also home to many scenic hill towns.

Geographic location
The province of Lucca is located in the northern area of the Tuscany region.

The area
It is divided in four main sub-areas: Versilia, the seaside on the Tirreno sea, Garfagnana, the highland in the north-east bordering with Emilia Romagna, Valle del Serchio in the middle of the area, and the lowland of Lucca in the south.

Once upon a time
In the 6th century Lucca had been the capital city of the dukedom Tuscia, while from the 12th century it became a municipality first, and then a Republic. Between the 13th and the 14th centuries Lucca went through a strong commercial development period, becoming the key point in the textile trades between Europe and Asia, as well as a very popular location for the pilgrims coming from the Via Francigena.

Lucca / Piana di Lucca area

It is worth to see..
In the historical city centre Lucca, the main monuments are 11th century dome, the elliptical Anfiteatro square (or Market square) and Palazzo Mansi, housing the national picture-gallery. Moreover, also the neighborhoods are extremely attractive. On the hills in the Garfagnana area, for example, arise more than 300 liberty mansion-houses, all embosomed from luxuriant gardens. In few kilometers from the historical centre you can find: Bagni di Lucca, a popular thermal centre where in the last years a lot of popular people used to spend some relaxing periods; the amazing Karst cavities known as Grotta del Vento, in the Apuane Alps park; Castelnuovo di Garfagnana,with his strong memory of the Estense family past domain. Finally, in the Versilia area is worth to mention Camaiore, Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio, which during the summer are full of tourists thanks to the beautiful beaches and the famous disco-clubs, but that offer also a lot of cultural events during the whole year.

Events in Lucca
Summer Festival
The "Lucca Summer Festival" is an international musical event which takes place every year in the unique setting of Napoleone and San Martino square, the most beautiful and evocative squares in Lucca, located in the heart of the historical centre. Since the first edition in 1998, the popularity of the Summer Festival sharply increased through the last years, thanks to the international fame of the guests: from Renato Zero to Francesco De Gregori, from Giorgia to Eros Ramazzotti, from Pino Daniele to Fiorella Mannoia, without forgetting the international guests like Bob Dylan, Joe Cocker, James Brown, gli Eagles, Jamiroquai, Alanis Morisette and a lot of others musicians.

Lucca Comics and Games
Lucca is known all over the world as an historical, cultural and artistic town. Notwithstanding, from the 1966 Lucca is also known, with any doubt, as the Comics Town, hosting year after year the most celebrated comic-strips event, both in Italy and Europe.

How to get there

Contact the owner for further details on the best way to reach this property.

Activities near Lucca

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The people of house, besides being farmers, owned a big cart used to carry wood from the country to the bakers in Lucca: we could say they had a small road haulage company. After the death of the farmers, the house was inhabited by the aunts of the present owner who has decided to name the three houses after his aunts. Two years ago the estate was restored keeping unchanged the characteristics of the ancient hamlet and the welcoming atmosphere typical of a country house.

Casa Bruna, six beds: It consists of a spacious open space, a bathroom, three double bedrooms one of which with a French bed (max width 1.40 metres).
There are two private parking places and a veranda in wood where you can take your meals.
The walls are painted in warm colours in perfect harmony with the tradition of Tuscany.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	19 Apr 08	1 Jun 08	800£  635	0-	0-	1 Week
	1 Jun 08	28 Jun 08	1050£  833	0-	0-	1 Week
	6 Jul 08	31 Aug 08	950£  754	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Aug 08	28 Sep 08	1050£  833	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Sep 08	9 Nov 08	600£  476	0-	0-	1 Week

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

Availability notes

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Contact details for home 50939 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Giovanni Del debbio
Tel:	+39 335 1025656
Mobile:	+39 335 1025656
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Advertiser joined: 25 Mar 2008 This property added: 25 Mar 2008

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