HOLIDAY RENTAL PROPERTY
Farmhouse to rent in Lucca Lucca Tuscany Italy

Casa Rustica’ sits in the Tuscan hills near Lucca. This charming 3 bedroom farmhouse sits on two levels and offers an ideal accommodation for groups of 5. The farmhouse has been recently renovated, though it retains the classical Tuscan features: terracotta floors, wood-beamed ceilings, stone archways and country antiques. The living room and dining area are found downstairs in one great room. A fresco of the countryside and a romantic fireplace can be found in the living room, which also features satellite television.The fully-equipped kitchen, which features a 5 burner gas stove and marble counter tops, is also on this floor. The kitchen offers access to the covered patio, where a dining table with seating for 10 can be found. It is the perfect place to enjoy dinner ‘al fresco’ while admiring the surrounding olive trees. Downstairs there is also a single bedroom and a bathroom with a shower . Upstairs features two bedrooms with matrimonial beds. One bedroom features a 4 poster wrought-iron bed romantically draped with sheer curtains. The other bedroom is simply decorated in country comfort and features a skylight. The upstairs bathroom features a jacuzzi bathtub. The large balcony offers an herb garden. There is also a table and chairs with a sun umbrella to watch the sunrise over the peaceful Tuscan countryside. Stairs lead from the balcony to the large garden area. The large pool (9.5 x 4.5) sits a short distance from the farmhouse. ‘Casa Rustica’ sits only 50 meters from a typical Italian cafe , the perfect place for a morning coffee and an animated conversation with the locals. Nearby, the small town of Aquilea offers wonderful trattorias and pizzarias as well as various other shops. The farmhouse sits in an area of Tuscany known as Gafagnana; a wonderful, unspoilt area that has yet to be discovered by the masses of tourist. The area is rich in arts and crafts, where artisans still cling to the traditions of their heritage. The area features its own unique, and wonderful cuisine, with the ingredients purchased from the various fresh produce markets found throughout the area. Carrara, where the famous Italian marble is found, is also nearby. Lucca is only 30 minutes away. Historically Lucca had a large water supply, so many wealthy and affluent people built many stately villas which can be toured today. Tourists areas such as Florence are less than an hour away. The Italian coast is less than 40 minutes away.