Casa dell'Acqua - 4 bedroom villa in olive grove with electric vehicle charging
This is a special house which offers the opportunities of organised walking, art classes and cooking lessons.
The nearest restaurant is 200m from the house and is open on Saturday evenings and Sunday lunch, or by reservation throughout the week. please not the restaurant is reservations only.
The house has lovely features with all modern facilities. It has been only recently restored and has a large olive grove around it. There is a colourful garden and terraces, on one of which an out of ground pool has been erected, great for cooling off or playing in.
There are 4 bedrooms, 2 large doubles, 1 twin bedroom, and 1 bedroom with a small double (3/4) bed.
Downstairs is a large bright living room with a dining area and stone open fireplace, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen with table, and a utility room. There is a very comfortable, cool atmosphere about the old house, with many features including chestnut beams and terracotta ceilings, and lovely tiled floors.
There is good free WiFi and also an electric vehicle charging point. The use of which will be measured and charged at the end of your stay.
Casa Dell' Acqua is so called due to the ancient well in the garden. It is situated on a famous hill known as 'La Brancoleria', which is host to seven small villages, olive groves, vineyards and farms. The Lucca hills are known for the quality of their wine and particularly olives and olive oil. There are fantastic views over the plain to Lucca, and over the Apuane Mountains to the North.
The famous art city of Lucca is only a few kilometres away, and the lovely villages of the Media Valley and the dramatic mountain scenery of the Garfagnana are also nearby. Nearby, within 5 minutes walk, there is a well known restaurant, and many others in the locality. There are also important churches and villages which can be visited on foot.
We can help arrange mountain biking, hill walking, horse riding, gorge walking and cooking classes which are all available locally.
CIN: IT046017C2GAD5MBL8
Property Information
“Casa dell’Acqua” is located in San Giusto di Brancoli, a hilly area, which has beautiful countryside, olive groves, vineyards and hidden paths. There are 9 other notable villages nearby.
Combined with its mild climate and south facing position, the mountain summits protects this area from the worst of the cold, northerly winds, making the climate pleasant all year round and ideal for the production of high quality olive oil and wine.
“Casa dell’Acqua” is ideally placed in the ruggedly beautiful Apuan Alps only 12km from Lucca, beautiful in any season, surrounded by mighty walls which for centuries have protected its well-tended gardens and ancient buildings - which can be admired while walking along the walls themselves.
There is an excellent well known restaurant only 2km from the house. There is a large supermarket, famous ice cream shop, restaurants, bars and other services in Ponte Moriano approximately 5km away.
30km away you will find the beach at Viareggio and also Pisa, where the nearest airport is. Florence is 85km away.
Train station 1 mile
Lucca 7 miles
Bagni di Lucca 14 miles
Barga 20 miles
Viareggio (nearest beach) 26 miles
Cinque Terre 80 miles
Pisa 32 miles (airport)
Florence 80 miles (airport)
Bologna 100 miles (airport)
Payment Policies
A partial payment in the amount of 25% of the grand total is due no later than 2 day(s) after confirmation of intention to book or upon booking if that date has already passed. Remaining payment is due no later than 56 days prior to arrival.
Cancellation must be made in writing. The cancellation charge will be the full deposit if you cancel before 56 days from the departure date. The following cancellation charges will also apply. Cancellation less than 56 days before departure 100% of the amount paid is chargeable. We will endeavour to re-book any cancelled booking and if successful will only charge you an administration fee of £30. If the villa is re-booked at a lower price then you will be refunded the difference.
If you have booked through Air BnB, a HomeAway partner or TripAdvisor, the cancellation policy may be different and will be described on their website.
Tourist tax not included in the price. Payable to the owner upon arrival
We advise that you to take out holiday cancellation insurance. You are also asked to take out personal holiday insurance to cover such matters as travel, loss of money or belongings, accident, injury and medical expenses as the use of a property is entirely at the client’s risk. Should the owner be unable to provide the property after a booking has been confirmed, you will be immediately offered the choice of a another similar or better property or a refund in full.
Payment Methods
Bank transfer Bank of Scotland PLC, Teviot House, 41 South Gyle Crescent, Edinburgh, EH12 9DR
For payment in GBP £'s
Friends of Tuscany
Sort code 80-22 60 A/c no. 0658 1297
IBAN GB50 BOFS 8022 6006 5812 97 SWIFT BIC; BOFSGBS1SDP
For payment in EURO:
Friends of Tuscany
Sort code 80-22-60 A/c no. 59221332
IBAN; GB62 BOFS 8022 6059 2213 32 SWIFT BIC; BOFSGBS1SDP
StripeFor credit card payments made from the UK and Europe no extra fee will be applied. For those out of the EU a 3% credit card fee is due if paying by credit card.
Rules
Total number of occupants will not exceed the quoted number unless agreed.
All trash and perishables must be disposed of and dishes washed before departure.
Final cleaning included in the price quoted.
Towels, bed linen and pool towels provided.
Logs for open fire (if applicable) provided.
Central heating is charged as extra for for colder periods
A damages deposit of €200 is asked for by the owner on arrival
€105 pet fee, max 1 pet per booking
Use of the electric charging station is measured and due to the owner at the end of your stay
Tourist tax due to the owner, €2.50 per person per day (max 5 days charegable, under 14s not included).
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