Walking Lucca’s streets is a pleasure in itself, but no trip to the city would be complete without wandering part of the city walls – 2.5 miles in all – built in the 17th century as a defence against the Tuscan dukes. From their tree-lined ramparts you can enjoy panoramas over the pantiled rooftops, occasionally descending to explore sights such as the peaceful little Giardino Botanico in the city’s southeastern corner.

Lucca’s stunning Romanesque cathedral – Duomo di San Martino - is one of Tuscany’s architectural masterpieces.

Museo Nazionale di Villa Guinigi - at the eastern end of the town, has a major collection of sculpture, paintings; and archaeological fragments, including objects dating back to the Etruscan and Roman periods. Among the exhibits are works by:

• Jacopo della Quercia
• Matteo Civitali
• Fra Bartolomeo

and paintings by anonymous Sienese and Lucchese masters.

More paintings can be seen across the city in the Pinacoteca Nazionale, housed in the Palazzo Mansi, a wonderful rococo palace.

Lucca – with her immaculate medieval centre and exquisite boutiques is a 20 minute drive away from our farmhouses.

Two lovely cottages in set on the slopes of Monti Pisani an environmentally protected area of outstanding natural beauty and tranquillity.

In spectacular countryside with year round beauty yet close to the art cities of Pisa and Lucca. Quick and easy access to the beaches and motorways for travel to Florence. Very comfortable, spacious and beautifully presented accommodation. Completely renovated olive grove farmhouses full of character in blissful location.

Amazing uninterrupted panoramic views as far as the eye can see – forest, field, The Leaning Tower of Pisa and The Mediterranean Sea. Eco friendly destination with solar powered houses, spring water fed to houses and swimming pool. Organic fruit and veg. Try your hand at home made pizzas in our original Pizza oven. Sit out at night under the stars – enjoy the fire flies and soft perfumed country air.

The country side here is beautiful all year round. Local eating and drinking is superb. There is a fine restaurant serving local cuisine just a 15 minute walk down the hill. There are many other good restaurants all nearby.
In Pisa and Lucca and the towns and villages around the restaurants are fabulous. The sightseeing is simply wonderful. On your doorstep and visible from your balcony is The Leaning Tower of Pisa. Lucca is real gem – and just a 15 minute drive away – a spectacularly beautiful city.

Nearby gems include Vinci (with the Leonardo Da Vinci Museum), Buti, Motecarlo, Lari, Vicopisano, Volterra, San Gimignano, Torre Del Lago and the Puccini Opera Festival. Fabulous sand dunes and beaches with restaurants and bars less than 30 minutes away. The unmissable Florence is just an hour away.

Around the houses the walking is wonderful. One can easily reach a castle and look out tower by walking forest nature trails and olive grove pathways.

Bikes can be easily hired from Lucca and offer a wonderful way to see the locality.