Pisa holiday castle rental with walking, beach/lake nearby, internet access, TV, DVD

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For Italian Art Lovers (castle)

Home description

A monumental 17th century villa opens its doors to show you the stunning paintings which adorn its walls and ceilings, and welcome you in the atmosphere of a charming and comfortable apartment.
Many books have been written about the palace and the fascinating history of its ancient owners. Don't miss the opportunity to see the frescoes, to learn more about the intriguing saga of a family which played a significant role in Italian art and history, and to get the feel of this seductive mansion.

Located just 2 minutes from the motorway exit, the property is the ideal base for your art itineraries: Pisa is only 5 minutes driving, Lucca 30, Firenze and Pistoia 50, Volterra and San Gimignano 60, Siena 90.
If you don't like driving, don't worry: car is not necessary!! Public means of transport are available and convenient: the bus stop is only 400 meters from the villa and the train station is only 700 metres. Travelling by train or bus is inexpensive in Italy and you can easily get to Pisa city centre in 7 minutes by train and 15 by bus. Train is also the fastest and more convenient way to Florence, with departures every hour from the local station with direct journey of 60 minutes and arrival just in the very city centre. There are also good railway or bus connections for Siena, Lucca, Pistoia, Prato, Volterra.

Besides the most famous cities, why not discover other amazing art treasures kept in less known towns and villages? Calci, with its Certosa (a remarkable monastry in the country), S. Miniato, a wonderful old town situated at the top of a hill, S. Pietro a Grado with its beautiful Basilica, S. Casciano's Church with its medieval frescoes, S.GiovanniOratory in Cascina, just to mention some!

After a cultural tour, relax lying on the sun beds in the large garden which surrounds the palace or reading a good book in the shade of age-old plane trees while sipping a fresh orange juice.

Enjoy the classical music concerts whioch are often given in the garden or in the momumental halls of the villa, free of charge for guests.

Take exercice in the garden playing table tennis or badminton or go for a trip with the bicycles at your disposal. Public tennis courts and swimming pools are just a few minutes from the palace.

Do you like Italian food?
Cook yourself traditional Italian dishes in the fully equipped kitchen. A recipe book is at your disposal inside the apartment; you can add recipes from your country for the following guests to try.

As for the sea, Tirrenia (Pisa beach) it is only 20 minutes driving, but you can also easily get to many other famous places on the coast of Tuscany: Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi, Calafuria, Castiglioncello, Marina di Bibbona, Donoratico (30 to 50 minutes driving): you'll have a wide range of beaches, cliffs and pine forests to choose among.

Fond of fitness and spas? Uliveto, Casciana and S. Giuliano, thermal spas famous for beauty treatments and drinking water with curative power are not far (10 to 35 minutes driving).

The villa and the garden	Detail of a fresco featured in the main hall
A medieval village just ten minutes from the palace

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The Tuscany region

Tuscany is the heart of Italian art. Thousands of years of history and culture are witnessed by the most extraordinary monuments you can find in Italy: churches, museums, castles, palaces, ancient towns and villages. Volumes have been written about art in Tuscany and it is not possible to sum up here all the astoundig treasures you must absolutely see.
But Tuscany is also renowned for its good climate and beautiful landscapes: green hills, blue sea, and sunshine.
Why don't try also the thermal spa in Tuscany, which are famous all over the world?
As for food, excellent olive oil and superb wines, as well as plenty of tempting traditional dishes with local produce.

Pisa area

Pisa is wellknown for its leaning tower and the amazing Piazza dei Miracoli, which don't need any further description. But there are many other monuments and places which are well worth seeing while walking through the city centre, after having a drink in a stylish café or tasting a real Italian homemade ice cream. Don't miss Piazza dei Cavalieri, the S. Matteo National Museum, S. Maria della Spina, S. Pierino, S. Caterina.
Not far from Pisa visit Calci, a nice old town in the country with its beautiful Certosa, S. Miniato (a medieval town with landscapes on Arno valley and countryside), S. Piero a Grado (basilica).
In June a festival is held in Pisa, called "Giugno Pisano" with music, traditonal games, exhibitions.
On June 16th at night "Luminaria di S. Ranieri": thousands of candles adorn all the buildings along the river Arno and reflect their shapes on the water; unforgettable!
If you love opera, in July and August the Puccini Festival is held in Torre del Lago (30 minutes driving); concerts and operas also in Pisa, Lucca, Volterra and in the countryside.
There is good nigthlife on the coast, particularly in Summer: discos, pubs, live music, jazz concerts.
There are many walks among the hills with beautiful landscapes, picturesque villages, view over the country up to the sea and the isles. There is a cycle lane along the river Arno.
Tennis courts and swimming pools are only a few minutes driving distance.
As for the sea, Tirrenia (Pisa beach) is 20 minutes by car.
Are you fond of Italian food? There are lots of cosy restaurants in the city centre, in the country, and on the coast, where it is not easy to choose between the traditional or innovative offerings! As for drinks, you'll have no shortage of local options, with a wide range of high quality red and white wines.
If you come in Autumn or Winter, don't miss the famous S. Miniato's white truffles. In November an important food festival is held there, which features plenty of delicious dishes with truffles.
Don't miss the traditonal "sagre", small outdoor festivals which are held in many villages over the countryside, each offering food and wine inspired by a particular theme or ingredient, depending on the typical produce of the place.
You can also find excellent chocolate from local producers.
There is an antique market on the second Suturday and Sunday of each month in Pisa; on the third in Lucca; similar markets also in other towns and villages.

How to get there

Fly to Pisa (cheap flights available from Ryanair, Easyjet and other low cost airlines).
Car hire available at the airport.
By car: from the airport take the motorway for Florence, exit at Navacchio (second exit, only 5 minutes driving). The house is just 2 minutes from the exit.
By train: from Pisa Central Station take the local train for Florence and get off in Navacchio after 7 minutes travelling. We are 700 meters from the station.
By bus: from Pisa city centre only 10 minutes travelling. Bus stop 400 meter from house.
On request, we can collect you at Pisa Airport or at Pisa Central Station, free of charge.

Activities near Pisa

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The apartment features a graceful mix of antique and modern furnishings.
Lists of events, restaurants, maps, itineraries, gastrononic suggestions and shopping tips at your disposal in the apartment.
English, Italian and French books and magazines available for borrowing.

Further details outdoors:
Large garden around the palace, equipped with table, chairs, barbecue, sunchairs, table tennis.
Two bicycles supplied free of charge.
Fresh herbs for cooking in the garden.

Further details

English-speaking representative on hand to answer any questions.
On request, free car service to and from Pisa airport and train station on arrival / departure.
Weekly change of towels and linen.

Conditions

30% of rental fee due at booking.

Rental rates

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July 2008	28 Jun 08	2 Aug 08	470£  373	8567	8567	4 Nights
August 2008	2 Aug 08	23 Aug 08	510£  405	9575	9575	4 Nights
September 2008	23 Aug 08	20 Sep 08	480£  381	8769	8769	4 Nights
Autumn 2008	20 Sep 08	20 Dec 08	470£  373	8567	8567	4 Nights
Christmas 2008	20 Dec 08	6 Jan 09	510£  405	9575	9575	4 Nights
Winter 2009	6 Jan 09	10 Apr 09	470£  373	8567	8567	4 Nights

Prices for group size 3
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July 2008	28 Jun 08	2 Aug 08	450£  357	8366	8366	4 Nights
August 2008	2 Aug 08	23 Aug 08	490£  389	9071	9071	4 Nights
September 2008	23 Aug 08	20 Sep 08	460£  365	8567	8567	4 Nights
Autumn 2008	20 Sep 08	20 Dec 08	450£  357	8366	8366	4 Nights
Christmas 2008	20 Dec 08	6 Jan 09	490£  389	9071	9071	4 Nights
Winter 2009	6 Jan 09	10 Apr 09	450£  357	8366	8366	4 Nights

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
July 2008	28 Jun 08	2 Aug 08	430£  341	7761	7761	4 Nights
August 2008	2 Aug 08	23 Aug 08	470£  373	8769	8769	4 Nights
September 2008	23 Aug 08	20 Sep 08	440£  349	7963	7963	4 Nights
Autumn 2008	20 Sep 08	20 Dec 08	430£  341	7761	7761	4 Nights
Christmas 2008	20 Dec 08	6 Jan 09	470£  373	8769	8769	4 Nights
winter 2009	6 Jan 09	10 Apr 09	430£  341	7761	7761	4 Nights

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

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Special rates for long stay. Please enquire for more details.
Ask for last minute offers (2 days before arrival).
Check out 10:00 a.m.
Hire highchair and cot 4 Euros/day.

Guestbook

"We have thouroughly enjoyed our stay in your beautiful home. We were pleasantly surprised when you kindly showed us to our apartment: it was clean, tidy and very welcoming. Our stay here has been everything we expected and your generosity has been much appreciated. Thank you for everything! We will definitely recommend our family and firends to stay here in the future!"
Steph & Andy - England

"Excellent welcome, rooms very clean.
Beautiful and nice to hear about the history of the place.
A very nice, relaxing holiday......Thank you"
James and Jenny - Scotland

"Your home is beautiful and we feel honoured to have shared it with you for the week we stayed at this magnificent villa. We have been to Italy many times and we can honestly say that this place is "numero uno"!
The apartment, the garden, the surroundings, the welcome you showed us, the attention to the detail.....what more can we say except we will see you again soon!"
Catherine and Kevin - England

"As we were welcomed here we knew already that our stay would be too short to enjoy this beautiful house. If it is possible we certailny would like to come back and stay a bit longer. We enjoyed and appreciated your friendlyness and your kind hospitality. Thank you very much also for telling us the story of this villa and of Lauretta. We loved sitting in the wonderful garden, while looking and admiring the villa. We hope to see you again."
Carla and Peter - Netherlands

"This was a super experience for us both. Thanks to you for your kindness and the time you have taken to make our stay here so special."
Mark & Chiyo - England

" A volte si incontra una persona che illumina col sorriso una breve vacanza rendendola particolare; grazie per le attenzioni e l'accoglienza"
Sonia e Simone - Italy

"Merveilleuse entreprise que d'aider ces fresques à traverser les époques. Le temoin de ce temps est très agréable à retrouver.
Merci beaucoup, encore, de nous offrir la possibilité de vivre, pour quelques temps, dans ces lieux".
Paul - France

"Trop court séjour de 15 jours mais qui nous laissera pour longtemps des souvenirs enchantés.
Grand merci à vous pour votre exquise gentillesse et vos attentions discrètes.
Que vive la Maison de Lauretta.."
Frédérique - France

"La villa trasmette serenità e poesia.
Grazie di cuore ai proprietari che con la loro squisita ospitalità, nonché la loro classe, hanno reso questo soggiorno molto piacevole. Andiamo via a malincuore, ma sicuramente arricchite. A presto!!"
Sandra e Martina - Italy

"Merci pour votre accueil et votre gentillesse.
Séjour exceptionnel qui restera gravé dans nos mémoires.
Quelle chance d'avoir pu séjourner dans cette maison aux fresques chargées d'histoire.
Nous esperons revenir....."
Sylvie et Christophe - France

Mi destino en villa ha sido de los mos bellos, ha sido feliz. La magia del lugar me harà volver "seguro". Antonio, Donatella que todos vuestros suenos se cumplan en este encantador lugar. Muchas gratias, hasta pronto; VOLVERE....
Alicia - Spain

We have loved our stay in this beautiful house and have felt very welcomed. ..... We will certainly be returning for further visit if only to come and enjoy this house and your company. Thank you so much for making this a very enjoyable holiday.
Anthony, Cass & Charlie - England

Merci encore a Donatella et Antonio pour le merveilleux accueil et toutes les petites attentions qui font toute la difference...... Merci de faire rivivre ces murs et leur histoire et de nous la faire connaitre. Nous ésperons y revenir bientot.
Catherine et Patrick - Switzerland

We had a fantastic time and thought your property is beautiful
Ali had a wonderful birthday, made better by the fantasic location and hospitality shown by you both.
We would not hesitate in recommending this property to our friends and we hope that we can come back again in the future.
Ali and Yvonne - Scotland

Merci à Donatella et Antonio d'avoir pu vivre ces moments privillegiés........ Nouis reviendrons, c'est sur!
Véronique et Antoinette - Switzerland

Availability notes

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