Villa La Margherita


An 18th Century Vacation Home

The owner refers to this as a "villa", but Casa La Margherita is really an independent stone farmhouse dating back to the 18th century. The house and granary once served the owner, whose villa half completed in the 17th century, remains on the same parcel of land. The present owners have restored all the property with the care and attention to detail you seek and with a romantic introduction, located down it's cypress lined road. In Casa Margherita they fully respected the old characteristics of the building and used all the original stones and bricks, as well as terra cotta tiles and wood beams, maintaining the old charm, while adding all the modern appliances. Inside the house it is nicely decorated with Tuscan country period pieces of furniture, and lovely fabrics. The atmosphere is very warm and pleasant and guests enjoy a lovely pool with great views on the hilly countryside covered with vineyards, and olive groves. You want more? Okay. The pool! Tuscany, history, countryside quiet and a pool. Oh, great price too. Also has AC.

Perfect for: Families.

The Details:

Ground floor: Entrance, living room, opening on to the garden through French doors, dining room with fireplace and opens, via French doors, onto the garden and the outside dining area under the pergola, and to the BBQ area. Fully equipped kitchen (fridge, freezer, microwave, gas oven, electric stove, dishwasher) with independent entrance. One twin bedroom, one bathroom with shower. One double bedroom with bathroom ensuite (shower). Laundry room with washing machine. Air conditioning in the living and dining room, and bedrooms.
First floor: 2 double bedrooms and a bathroom with tub and what we call a "telephone shower". Both with AC.

Services, Features, Amenities:

Central Heating, AC in Bedrooms and Living/Dining room, Fireplace, CD Player, Dishwasher, Satellite TV, Stereo, Refridgerator, Oven, Washing Machine, Satellite TV, Private Pool, Grill / BBQ, Al Fresco Dining, Microwave, Pergola, Outdoor FurnitureÊ

2009 Weekly Rate Per Seasons*

Low Season (January 1 - April 25, September 26 - January 1):
2115€ / WEEK
Mid Season (April 25 - June 27, August 29 - September 26):
2935€ / WEEK
High Season (June 27 - August 30):
3290€ / WEEK

Would you like to retain our Lucca Concierge service?

Additional costs payable on the spot: Security deposit: 400€, Final Cleaning: incuded, Heat: metered and payable when used, AC: (in bedrooms and living room) included, Gas: incuded, Electricity: included, Maid: 12€ on request. No pets.
*Reservations are always Saturday to Saturday, except for the lowest season when it is flexible. Rates are current and based on when the majority of the week is within the price range stated above. All of our rentals include linens and towels. One set per reservation unless otherwise stated. Request for change/cleaning may incur a charge.

A Little on the Region
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:

Segromigno (grocer and pizzeria) - 3 km
Lucca is 12 km.
Diavoletti 3 km
The beach- Viareggio / Forte dei Marmi 30 km.
Portofino- one and half hour.
Cinque Terre Ð one hour.
Carrara and Michelangelo marble caves, one hour.
Pietrasanta- the artistsÕ town, 30 minutes.
Pisa airport- half an hour.
Florence airport - one hour