Located on a hill off a paved road surrounded by vineyards and views, olive groves and cultivated hills, Borgo Pieve is stylish yet simple, with great views, a wonderful pool, and an affordable price for large groups. Break the price down per person and it is amazing. The pool has a shallow area, deep area with diving board, hydromassage and of course views. You can watch the kids swim, and they watch you drinking a wine. Great for summer vacations.

The Borgo can be rented as separate units for small groups or families (6 people), or altogether for one big happy experience (20 people). If you do not rent the whole property though, the common area and the pool is shared with ithers. And with the many amenities catered to large groups, this is a great option for large parties that don't want to work too much. Comes with daily maid service, and optional meals can be prepared. Just a few steps coming down from the parking lot. NOTE Large vans and buses may not be able to navigate the sharp turns and narrow country roads in the last 100 feet. Indivdual cars and vans for 7 - 9 are advised.

Perfect for: Large groups or family. Perfect for a yoga or wellness group. Smaller parties are also possible.

MELOGRANO sleeps 7 with 110 square meters of living area.
Ground floor: Entrance area, living/dining room, fully equipped kitchen ( fridge- freezer- gas cooker-dishwasher) opening on the outdoor dining area. One single bedroom with an independent entrance from the garden, one bathroom shower.
First floor: One double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, two double bedrooms, one bathroom with shower. All the places have a nice view.

I NESPOLI sleeps 6 with 150 square meters of living area.
Ground floor: Large living room with fire place / large dining room / kitchen that is fully equipped (fridge- freezer- gas cooker- dish washer etc. ) and from the kitchen a scala leads to the outside pergola. One bathroom with tub and telephone shower.
Lower level: One double bedroom with bathroom (shower) with independent access from the outside.
First floor: One double bedroom with en suite bathroom with shower. One double bedroom, one bathroom-shower. Overlooks the pool nicely.

IL GELSO sleeps 7 with 150 square meters of living area.
Ground floor: Large living room with fireplace/ dining roomfully equipped kitchen (Fridge- freezer-dishwasher etc.) with dining area, opening on the outside pergola One double bedroom, one bathroom with tub and telephone shower.
Lower level: One single bedroom with bathroom (shower), with independent access from the outside.
First floor: Two twin bedroom, convertible into double, both with en suite bathroom with showers.

Although we are biased on such matters, and may be preaching to the choir, Lucca is arguably the best city in Tuscany. It is also the closest to most of our Lucca based rentals. There are loads of reasons this is a great place to visit (olive oil for example, lack of tourists another). To the benefit of you and the proud locals, Lucca has completely retained the original thick walls around the centro storico. As the wide walls lost their military importance, abruptly ended with the conquering Bonaparte in 1805, no match for his modern might, they became as they are today: a pedestrian only park that rings the city entirely providing a wonderful view of the countryside and city below. Lucca is a perfect place to spend a day, or when you have a little extra time between other touring, you can easily slug it in and never tire of its streets, alleys, sights and shops. It is a perfect place to walk around, the walls not withstanding (in fact for the walls we suggest renting a bike and seeing the city that way - on the walls and off). We fondly call it "Florence without the scooters, people or museums." But still enough great restaurants, piazze, cafes, gelati and upscale shopping to attract the discerning folk. Here is a quick guide to our favorite restaurants (also found in more detail on our recommended restaurants in Lucca page):
Da Giulio, on via Conce Piazza San Donato
La Buca, on via della Cervia
Osteria Baralla, on via Anfiteatro
Antico Cafe, on Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele

Touring Ideas:

Lucca 11 km
Florence 90 km
Viareggio 40 km
Carrara 75 km