May take pets - please enquire Not suitable for children under 5 Not suitable for elderly or infirm No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
"Villa Roocello" is an ancient olive mill converted into a beautiful home. The ground floor consist of a magnificent living room / formal dining of 100 square meters, with a vaulted ceiling. Standing like two sculptures, sharing this wonderful space , are the two antique stone wheels which formerly crushed the olives. There are also other memorabilia of the villa’s olive mill days.
Conveniently located at the rear of this space is a downstairs European style bathroom.
A spacious well epuippied kitchen with seating for 8 persons is located separately and adjacent to the living /dining room. Another option is al fresco dining in the leafy garden courtyard or a BBQ in the area adjoining the pool.
Upstairs there is a large comfortable sitting room with sofa, arm chairs, Satelite TV, DVD, fireplace and a door which opens onto a small shaded upper courtyard with a gate which leads to the village where after a few steps one can find freshly bake bread, butcher, grocer, chicken shop, and small bar. This is a plus if one does not wish to use the car.
Also upstairs are four bedrooms two with queen sized beds and two with two single beds. There are two bathrooms one of which has both shower and bath.
Main entrance
Facade2
Part of the front court yard
Pool and house
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The Tuscany region
Well known area wonderful in any season bursting with cultural delights to please the most fussy tourist.
Lucca area
Villa Roocello is located in the Lucca Region which has at its epicentre the unique city of Lucca. Lucca is the capital of the Province of Lucchesia and is one of the richest areas in Tuscany for history, tradition and culture.
Lucca has preserved its characteristics since Roman times with the city still surrounded by the well-preserved 16 th century ramparts that once served to defend it. The ancient ramparts now serve as a recreational area for its citizens and visitors who walk or cycle around them.
The inner city is closed to most traffic, offering the visitor a lot to enjoy on foot or by bicycle. The city has many fine churches, including its grand Romanesque cathedral. You can wander the picturesque narrow, winding streets and alleys lined with alluring shops, and visit the Piazza del Anfiteatro, once the site of a Roman Colosseum, that continues to preserve its ancient form. Lucca has a museum in the house where Giacomo Puccini was born, and holds an annual opera festival in June as one of several arts events. There is a well-known antiques market in Lucca on the third weekend of each month.
Leaving the city gates, there are many enjoyable excursion possibilities. Nearby are interesting historic villas, Pisa and its famous Leaning Tower , the foothills of the Apuan Alps, the seaside beach resorts of Viareggio and Forte di Marmi. The region has a well-developed transportation system enabling longer day trips to be easily made from the Lucca area to the Cinque Terre, to Carrara where Michelangelo quarried the marble for his statues and where sculptors still carry out their art, and to Florence and Siena. The area is renowned for its fine olive oil, its wines and its many gastronomic specialties. Lucca also offers numerous possibilities for those interested in hiking in the well-known mountain area of the Garfagnana, or exploring the beautiful countryside by bicycle.
How to get there
Accessable from pisa air port only 40 mins away. Florence only 1 hour away on A11. French riviera/ Nice, and Switzerland about four hours away. Rome also four drive to the south.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Pisa Airport: 18 km
Railway:
Lucca
Ferry:
Livorno
Activities near Lucca
Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation A winter sun break Good nightlife Cycling holidays
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Dining seating for 16, Lounge seating for 15, Sleeps maximum of 8
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private outdoor pool (unheated), Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Secure parking
Further details
1. Payment A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking and the balance 45 days before the beginning of the rental period. If the booking is within 45 days from the commencement of the rental period full payment is required at time of booking.
Bookings can only be confirmed upon receipt of a signed Booking Form specifying rental period, initial deposit, and signed terms and conditions. No contract with us exists until we have confirmed your booking. Payments will be made by bank transfers and clients are responsible for any bank charges incurred. It is understood that this contract satisfies transitory housing needs only and that the contract automatically expires at the end of the rental period as stated in the Booking Form.
2. Cancellation Must be made by fax or email.
If you cancel all or part of your booking, for whatever reason, or we cancel the booking due to non-payment, then we are entitled to the following percentage of the monies held for the rental period cancelled: 45 days or more before your rental period: 20% of deposit paid (or pro-rata percentage thereof for part cancellation) 45 days or less before your rental period: 100% of monies held (or pro-rata percentage thereof for part cancellation)
Wherever possible we will attempt to re-book your cancelled rental period and refund any monies paid less 20% administrative costs. If we are unable to re-book your cancelled rental period this clause will be rigorously applied.
3. Number of occupants and behavior The client signing the contract is responsible for the correct and decent behavior of his/her party. Should the client and his/her party behave in a manner that is not acceptable by civilized standards the house manager may ask the client his/her party to vacate the house.
Unless previously agreed in writing, your party must not exceed 8 for Villa Roocello.
4. Arrival and Departure Times Clients are asked to arrive between 3 and 6 pm and must give the house manager as much notice as possible of expected time of arrival. You will be met by the English speaking house manager. On day of departure tenants must vacate the property by 10am .
5. Security Deposit A 600 Euro cash security deposit for a one or two week booking must be paid to the house manager, if the booking is three weeks or longer 25% of the total rent is payable on arrival to the house manager. This deposit, minus any charges, will be re-paid on your departure.
Costs of damages incurred (excluding normal wear and tear), all electricity charges and house heating will be deducted from this deposit. You agree to pay additional charges should damages or costs exceed the amount of the security deposit.
6. Cleaning and Linen Cleaning and Linen Cleaning will be carried out prior to your arrival. House linen, including blankets and doonas are provided. A change of linen and house cleaning is not included in the rate, but if required during your stay, please advise the house manager and an additional charge will apply.
7. Insurance You are strongly advised to take out an insurance travel policy for holiday cancellation, as referred to in clause 2 above; for medical cover; and loss of personal goods (e.g. burglary, fire etc.).
8. House heating House heating if used will be charged on the basis of heating gas/electricity consumed. When the gas central heating is required the house manager must be notified to activate the system.
9. Electricity Will be charged on consumption
10. Telephone No telephone is supplied
11. Garden and ground maintenance The grounds need regular maintenance. All efforts will be made to keep the disturbance to guests to a minimum.
12. Cancellation by us If for any reason, beyond our control, we have to cancel the client's booking we will refund the amount paid to us in full. You will be liable for any cancellation charges for travel.
13. Animals No animals can be brought onto the property without prior permission from the owner.
14. Complaints The descriptions of the property Villa Roocello are made in good faith. We cannot be held accountable for failure of utilities or other essential services. We will, through our local professionals, do our utmost to solve any problems. Should a problem arise, inform the house manager immediately. Inconveniences do not entitle you to a refund.
15. Consumables Your holiday is self catering and you are responsible for all your needs.
16. Liability The property owner is not liable for damages. You and your party will not hold them responsible for any damages incurred during your stay on the property. This includes but is not limited to injuries, fire or water damage, and theft. The owner is not liable for consequential damages.
17. Disputes Any disputes arising from these conditions will be heard in the courts of Lucca and Italian law will prevail.
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
General Information: Rates are per week from Saturday to Saturday and include, water, final cleaning, satellite TV usage.
Not included in the rates are gas if needed for heating, electricity usage and wood for the fireplace. These charges will be deducted from the security deposit at the end of your stay. Extra cleaning is available on request.
Upon full payment for the rental period you will receive an information pack.
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