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San Martino Vignale, the property that contains both Timo and Pesco, is quite popular. This large farmhouse with fabulous views is owned and renovated by a young (and rather attractive) woman with an eye for harmony beyond her years. Walking through the many rooms among its two floors we were smitten with love and envy for something done with such vision.
There are two floors to the property of San Martino Vignale. Timo is located below and Pesco is located above - both with their own entrance and no interior connection.
The interior is a mix of classic Italian farmhouse circa 1700, with contemporary original oil paintings, comfy furnishings, terra cotta floors and old thick beams holding the old roof. Classic, spacious, memorable and authentic.
Perfect for: Couples and or families.
The Details:
First Floor: This floor is nothing less than impressive. Four bedrooms (four double bedrooms), three full bathrooms, living room, dining room, eat-in kitchen with a fabulous refrigerator too - subtle curves to it. It's these small touches that caught our eye. Hallways, entrance way...it all meanders quite nicely. Multiple rooms and levels; bedrooms and bathrooms are tucked in and out. It is like a labyrinth of pleasure walking this floor. The renovation is a perfect combination of rustica, antiques, contemporary furnishings and modern original art on the walls. Lots of oils. The walls are painted (some sponge painted) in muted tones of ocher, siena and rossa. Meso American throw rugs on the floors and ancient timber and terra cotta ceilings neatly cap this alchemy of excellence.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Central Heating,
Refridgerator,
Ice box/Freezer,
Oven,
Fireplace,
Dishwasher,
Shared Pool,
Satellite TV,
Washing Machine,
Chef Can Be Arranged,
Local TV,
Outdoor Furniture,
Private Parking,
Chef Can Be Arranged
2009 Weekly Rate Per Season Pesco (sleeps 8)*
Low Season (October through April):
$3040 / WEEK
Mid Season (May through June, September):
$3995 / WEEK
High Season (July through August):
$4495 / WEEK
Weekly Rate Per Seasons*
Low Season (October through April):
3155€ / WEEK
Mid Season (May through June, September):
4185€ / WEEK
High Season (July through August):
4700€ / WEEK
Additional costs payable on the spot:
Security deposit: 700€, Final Cleaning: Included, Heat: metered and payable upon use, Gas: included, Electricity: included, Telephone: additional, Maid: 12€ per hour. The owner is a very good chef- ( a former restaurant owner ) and , upon request, he can prepare very good dinners , welcome dinners on Saturday arrival night- and on any other day with typical Tuscan recipes (with the organic olive oil and wine produced in the estate) price 30 € per person a minimum 4 people. The dinner is prepared in advance, to be warmed up.
*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.
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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 5 km
Florence 90 km
Viareggio 40 km
Carrara 75 km
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