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fabulous family villa
Pool
Astro turf tennis court
Pool
Overview of  La Pianella properties, villa & farmhouse both  with private pools

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 18530 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Breakfast available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lucca, Tuscany
  • Guinigi Tower
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Walls of Lucca
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Piazza Napoleone
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Lucca (LCV)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 8

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 6

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

PRIVATE TRADITIONAL VILLA - POOL & TENNIS COURT NEAR LUCCA IT046022C2234GP62T

The villa is a stylishly converted barn retaining all the original features of terracotta tiles & chestnut beams. In 2018 we renovated ground floor level bedroom 1 & 2 with en suite bathroom to be wheel chair accessible with the French windows opening directly on to the garden and dining terrace area.
Ground floor consists of comfortable, large sitting room with open fireplace; WIFI; Dining room; Well-equipped kitchen with electric double oven, 6 gas burners, extra large dishwasher & 2 fridges; Double/twin bedroom with en suite shower room; Large double/twin bedroom with en suite bathroom; Double/twin bedroom with with private bathroom. Most bedrooms with French windows opening onto garden; Separate guest W.C.
Cantina barn with washing machine & wood supplies & extra fridge/freezer.
On first floor is the family suite with large, master double bedroom & smaller twin bedroom with en suite bathroom & private balcony; Double bedroom with en suite bathroom & small terrace; Twin bedroom & family dormitory both sharing bathroom. BBQ; Fully functional pizza oven, all weather tennis court, table tennis, fabulous large salt water swimming pool.
PLEASE NOTE ALL ELECTRIC, WATER AND END CLEAN IS INCLUDED IN THE RATES QUOTED. We are also offering 3 hours maid service mid week.
ALL BEDROOMS HAVE ELECTRIC FANS.
Ideal for wedding receptions
From Lucca 20mins/ 14.5km
Follow signs from Lucca walls to CAMAIORE
After 4km pass through village of Monte San Quirico
After another 3km pass through village of Capella, then Torre.
Your reach the village of San Martino in Freddana
Just after the ENI garage turn RIGHT
towards Torcigliano di Pescaglia
after 1.5km turn RIGHT at the road chevrons
(sign to Cerrete and LA PIANELLA)
after 2mins/200m turn RIGHT up steep road 1 km with lots of bends!
The VILLA has parking area on LEFT next to brick gate posts and an eagle on top of each.

There is also a beautiful nearby but totally separate villa farmhouse on the property that sleeps 8
check it out under 432340
if you have extra friends or family for weddings, art groups, yoga retreats, cooking holidays.... it is the perfect solution!

Property manager

Clare Regez

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 14
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 39
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT046022C2234GP62T

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pescaglia

Located in Pescaglia, this villa is in a rural area and in the mountains. Viareggio Beach and Oak Tree of Pinocchio reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Puccini Museum and Lucca Botanical Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Norcineria Bonuccelli and Parco Giochi Bim Bum Bam. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Lucca, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • City Wall - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Guinigi Tower - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Walls of Lucca - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 18 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Lucca Ponte a Moriano Station - 19 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tenuta Adamo Winery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Hotel La Pania - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar la vela - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Purgatorio - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Guzzanello di Pardi Silvano - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does PRIVATE TRADITIONAL VILLA - POOL & TENNIS COURT NEAR LUCCA IT046022C2234GP62T have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is PRIVATE TRADITIONAL VILLA - POOL & TENNIS COURT NEAR LUCCA IT046022C2234GP62T pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at PRIVATE TRADITIONAL VILLA - POOL & TENNIS COURT NEAR LUCCA IT046022C2234GP62T?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PRIVATE TRADITIONAL VILLA - POOL & TENNIS COURT NEAR LUCCA IT046022C2234GP62T?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PRIVATE TRADITIONAL VILLA - POOL & TENNIS COURT NEAR LUCCA IT046022C2234GP62T located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Fattoria Sardigiustiniani s.s.a, Puccini Museum and Lucca Botanical Gardens. Via Fillungo and Museum of Torture are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Donatella is amazing

We had a wonderful stay. Property is great. Donatella is the highlight of the property. From the day we checked in she was so welcoming and helpful. She hosted a pizza night and dinner and both were amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan C., Charlotte, NC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories for a lifetime

Hard to summarize how our week at La Pianella exceeded expectations, from the beauty of the home and how well it for our large family, the meals enjoyed on both terraces, the fun in the pool and tennis court, and maybe best of all the Pizza party with Donatella and a meal she prepared for us later in the week. We were even greeted by the property owner and given some history on the estate and the life that has been documented in a work of fiction by former UK political figures. The steep road up to the estate is no joke, and we had two large 8 passenger vans. So confident drivers or arranged transport is a big help. But it is well worth the adventure and once you are there, you'll find little reason to leave.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

Beautiful Villa & Amazing Extended Family Holiday

We would highly recommend the beautiful La Pianella Villa. Our extended family (6 adults, 8 children ages 6 - 14) spent a wonderful week at the Villa this summer. The Villa and surrounding grounds were exceptionally clean and well maintained. The grounds around the Villa were filled with beautiful plants and flowers. The location provided beautiful views of the surrounding areas. There were many activities at the Villa to keep everyone happy, between the pool, tennis courts, ping pong table and several beautiful patios (also TV and books inside). We had to force ourselves to leave the Villa during the week for a few lovely day trips. Luca, Pisa, Florence and beautiful beaches were all easily accessible for day trips. Clare and Mary-Ann were wonderful in helping us arrange our visit and answering any questions we had. They checked in on us during our stay to make sure everything was going well. There was also a lots of helpful information at the Villa regarding grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants and local attractions. They even provided a number for an English speaking doctor, which we needed during our stay. A highlight of our visit was the wonderful cooking provided by Donatella and her daughter Sonia. We cannot say enough kind words about their wonderful cooking and kindness to our family! Thank you very much to Clare and Mary-Ann for sharing their beautiful Villa with our family. And many thanks to Donatella and Sonia for sharing their wonderful food. We travel with our extended family every summer, but I don't think we will ever top our amazing week at La Pianella!

8/10 Good

Mechtild M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr schönes Anwesen in ruhiger Lage, gut als Ausgangaspunkt für Unternehmungen.

Villa Pianella ist wunderschön gelegen, die Zufahrt ist etwas schwierig. Die Zimmer waren sehr sauber und gut vorbereitet. Ein Willkommenskorb in der Küche hat uns gefreut! Allerdings war das Geschirr z.T. schlecht gespült und die Töpfe schmutzig. Aber Donatella war bei allen Problemen sofort da und sehr hilfsbereit.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tormenta in Toscana

Very nice house. We had a superb time playing tennis and swimming, playing table tennis, cooking, Kids loved it, too! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ottima esperienza

gruppo di 8 adulti e 9 bimbi casa molto bella, e molto ben curata, fantastica Donatella che ci ha accolto e ha sempre risposto a tutte le nostre esigenze! grazie di tutto nicolò
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maya A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafte Toskana Villa in den Bergen

Die Villa ist traumhaft und liegt sehr schön und exklusiv in den Bergen. Wir waren eine Gruppe von Freunden und haben insbesondere den tollen Pool, die Tennisanlage (sehr gut gepflegt!) und den Garten genutzt. Die Villa ist sehr gut ausgestattet und bietet genügend Raum für so viele Leute. Die Kommunikation mit Donatella war einfach super- genau wie ihr Pizzaabend! Wir hatten traumhafte 7 Tage und überlegen schon, wann wir wieder kommen. Grazie a tutti!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely beautiful house surrounded by the vegetations.

We had an amazing stay in this beautiful house surrounded by trees and vegetation. The surroundings are very calm. Everything works fine and if there's a problem, Donatella is always available for you, with the smile. By the way, she did an excellent diner for us. The pool and the tennis court are just perfect to enjoy the Italian sun. My friends and I really recommend this beautiful house and many thanks to Donatella and Clare for the hospitality. Richard S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfekte Unterkunft für eine Gruppe

Die Unterkunft ist sehr schön gelegen und verfügt über genug Platz, innen wie auch außen, um mit einer großen Gruppe einen schönen Urlaub zu verbringen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I absolutely love Donatella!

Great tennis court!

8/10 Good

Thomas O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhaft aber jwd

Wir verbrachten mit Freunden eine wunderbare Woche, waren aber gefühlt im Nirgendwo 🙃 Werden diese Woche aber nie vergessen 😊

10/10 Excellent

Katarina Å., Sweden

Fantastic week in La Pianella Villa

We had a fantastic time in La Pianella Villa. We were 14 people in total (2 kids) and there was plenty of room for us. We enjoyed the fantastic pool, table tennis, tennis court and beautiful surroundings. The house is gorgeous and the whole place is very quiet. It was a challenge for one of our family's to drive up the steep road with a caravan car but when they arrived it was plenty of space to park it. The weather was great and it was good that all rooms had fans since it was quite warm. The large bedroom with 4 beds upstairs, over the kitchen, would need an air conditioning though. I really recommend this beautiful house and many thanks to Donatella and Clare for your hospitality. Katarina from Stockholm
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

David G.

Lovely villa in the Tuscan Hills

We enjoyed our stay at La Pianella very much. The owners were very responsive to all questions/concerns. Donatella's cooking is wonderful and lived up to other exceedingly positive reviews. While the pool is gorgeous, I think it's important to note that it's at the top of a hill with quite a few steps. Not a problem for us, but something to consider for less mobile guests. The location is roughly 20 mins from Lucca which is perfect. There's also a decent market and a few restaurants in the village less than 10 mins away. Thank you Mary Ann and Clare for your sharing your beautiful property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Gitte O.

Gorgeous villa

We were part of a large group who had rented both the Villa and the adjacent farmhouse. The location is absolutely gorgeous, with amazing views out over the valley. Both houses were incredibly well looked after, very well equipped, bedrooms were made up beautifully and both houses were very clean, neat and tidy. Donatella, who looks after the houses for the owner, was incredibly helpful and attentive, an absolute delight to be dealing with. We didn't need it during our stay, but you can even arrange for her to come up and cook! I couldn't recommend this place highly enough!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful location

It's a beatiful house around the green area. We spent a really nice vacation for four days. The staff and their help was absolutely amazing. I really reccomend to spend your vacation in this house Simone
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

W. S.

A lasting memory of a perfect holiday with family

For a family reunion we have stayed at villa La Pianella with 12 adults and 6 children. La Pianella is perfect for this occasion. It breathes a very welcome and relaxing atmosphere for everyone. The kitchen is excellent and very complete! Spacious and clean are the bedrooms and most of them have their own bathroom. Even the cut-flowers in the house are refreshed during the week. The garden and tennis court surroundings are very beautiful i.e. the wisteria in the tree and the wild flowers on the hill. For some of our family the first ride to the villa by car/camper was a thrill. The villa and facilities were the reason we’ve spent most of our holiday in and round the house. The tennis court was used intensively. We did go to Pisa via back roads and to Lucca for some culture and shopping. At Pasticceria Dolcevita we have bought delicious birthday cakes. At the villa we enjoyed most of our meals. The homemade pizza but also the dinner Donnatella prepared for us. She’s stunning indeed! We would love to come back to the villa for another reunion! Thank you very much Clare and Mary-Ann for giving us good care and memories.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monique S.

Heaven on a Tuscan Hillside

We have stayed at both the Villa and the Farmhouse on various occasions, and were always extremely happy to be there -- and sad to leave! Perfect for getting together with groups of friends or for family reunions, the villa and farmhouse also offer plenty of space for those who want a quiet corner to relax in peace and quiet. All one could want is on the property (swimming pool, tennis court, books), and, though we did go to Lucca (cycling around the city wall, clothes shopping), and to other surrounding towns for little outings (great market in San Martino in Freddana), we preferred just to stay at the villa and relax by the pool, or to walk along the winding roads in the area. What a relaxing, nurturing place! We will definitely be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful La Pianella

I had a wonderful stay here at La Pianella. Within an hour of arriving I had left my London worries behind me and I was sat relaxing on the terrace of this fabulous villa, with a gin and tonic in hand! Every morning I would climb the 99 steps up to the inviting pool, and in the early evening I would play a vigorous game of tennis - I have never played on a court in such a stunning location. The court is nestled into the hillside, and I am told that in the spring the colourful wisteria hangs from the trees and hugs the court. Day trips in to Lucca are a must. It has so much history to devour and the beauty is as you would expect of an ancient Tuscan town. My stay here was relaxing, educational and full of Tuscan cheer, my only regret is that I could not stay longer. You must visit here to appreciate it's beauty, as they say 'seeing is believing'.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

La Pianella Villa and Farmhouse.

I have hired both these lovely houses and with my friends, had wonderful holidays.The location is a hilltop with beautiful views of the wooded hills and villages surrounding. You can watch the smoke from a tiny fire rise in a column in the still morning air whilst sitting on the terrace enjoying breakfast in the sun or shade.The Villa is a classical house with all modern amenities. Each bedroom is different with terraces and balconies, comfortable beds and interestingly tiled bathrooms. The Farmhouse is a modern reconstruction,very tastefully designed and decorated.I have enjoyed the facilities and had no problems.There are people who would help out willingly if needed. The road that winds it's way up the hillside is steep and has sharp bends but we had no problems with it. There is a super swimming pool and an all weather tennis court where even the least sporty members of our parties have joined in our tennis tournaments.I like painting and have found plenty of delightful subjects,as have many previous guests who have donated their work to grace the walls. In the evenings we have baked our own pizzas in the traditional ovens with the dough bought from the baker or supermarket in the village below. It's lovely to eat on the terrace in the evening enjoying the company whilst watching the fireflies and listening to the cicadas. There are plenty of restaurants in villages around,from small and charming family run to grand and expensive.All we have tried have been welcoming.Our best meals have been those we have cooked together as a team. We love Lucca. A favourite City (lots to paint!).Just watching the world go by with a gorgeous chocolate or Italian speciality dish is all you need between visiting the stylish shops and museums or taking a walk or bicycle ride around the city walls A trip to the Opera is a romantic essential. We took the service bus to Florence. Why take the car ?I can't remember any thing that we needed. I wish we could stay all spring and Autumn. I don't go in Summer as I don't like the heat but I believe the mountain air makes the temperature agreeable and there's always the nice swimming pool! We have taken different friends.All had a great time.I can't think of any draw-backs.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful House

I highly recommend this wonderful house. Amazing views, very helpful owners in a very nice part of the world. Close enough to Lucca for day visits and very private. We had a very memorable stay. On a practical note, the house was clean and well maintained, gardens were pretty and the tennis court was great.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Proef Toscane

Wij verbleven hier met 5 gezinnen in de zomer van 2010. Wat een prachtige locatie!!! Een geweldig zwembad, de mooiste tennisbaan die ik ooit heb gezien en een heerlijk sfeervol huis. Samen met onze vrienden hebben we de vakantie van ons leven gehad. Onze kinderen (tussen 8 en 12 jaar) vermaakten zich ook prima met tafeltennis, badminton, tennis en natuurlijk het zwembad. Bij het zwembad staat een huisje met een koelkast zodat je niet steeds naar het huis moet, dus van alle gemakken voorzien. In de keuken is alles aanwezig om geweldig te koken. Wij zijn echte kookliefhebbers en we kwamen niks te kort. De villa bevind zich op een kwartiertje van Lucca dus dat is ook lekker dicht bij voor een dagje cultuur snuiven. Al met al een heerlijke villa op een top locatie.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B., Aberdeen

More Stunning Than Any Photo Can Do Justice!

This is the ideal gettaway from a busy life! My second visit to the house, that should say it all but here goes; The web-site understates this amazing location, the view from my bedroom window looked across the valley and was simply breathtaking. The descriptions used on the web are accurate but cannot describe the wonderful ambiance and the 'feeling of home' that you have just as soon as you get there. Beautifully maintained and 'Swiss' clean! I cannot recommend this highly enough. You'll love the pool, ideal for a dip or if you are feeling sporty it is large enough for laps, not forgetting the tennis court or even the table variety (the table has been added since my first visit). I cannot wait to visit again in 2011. Thank you for allowing us to visit your very special home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

The perfect holiday!

We visited in the summer of 2009. Brought along a teenage boy - always difficult to please....... Not so at La Pianella - a great swimming pool with views to die for and the sun all day, an amazing tennis court with a great surface to play whoever would oblige and a superb choice of terraces from which to chose for long, sociable meals. A well equipped kitchen to produce healthy, or not so healthy, mouthwatering meals from ingredients from the local stores, fresh figs for breakfast and starters from the garden as well as fresh lemons for adding to the drinks all added to the "relax and feel at home" environment at La Pianella. Clean, cool and comfortable bedrooms with bathrooms with lashings of hot water. A comfortable sitting room for get togethers and card games in the colder evenings. Situated in Pescaglia the options for day trips - if you can tear yourself away from the villa that is! - are huge. Plenty of choice of local friendly villages or the bustling town of Lucca. The beach is not too far for a day trip either. Altogether we can certainly recommend La Pianella for a relaxing time away with family or friends of all age groups. It was hard to tear ourselves away at the end of our stay - we felt very much at home and very spoilt - the perfect holiday.

About the host

Hosted by Clare Regez

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My mother purchased the villa in 2002 and it has been a labor of love to renovate and restore and improve over the last years, to keep the authentic feel of the traditional villa, converted from a barn originally more than 50 years ago. You will love it as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

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Languages:

English, German