Beautiful Farmhouse with 3 apartments

Renting full property (3 apartments) we can accommodate 8+2 people and we offer a special rate for full property rental. 

"Abbacca-là" 1

(Studio wheelchair accessible)
This is a one bedroom apartment on ground floor, with a fully equipped separate kitchenette with washing machine, a double bedroom and a bathroom with shower. This apt can be adjoined to the large apt for a large wheelchair access apt. This apartment is wheelchair accessible without any steps.

 
“Abbacca-là” 2

(Studio wheelchair organized)
We  also have  a nice, cozy Studio on the ground floor that is not adjoinable to the others and sleeps 2 people.. This apartment is a very large and light room (3 windows and 1 window-door) that in a corner has a fully equipped kitchenette with dishwasher and washing machine, a double bed (or 2 single beds) and a large bathroom with shower. The bathroom is organized for disable people. This apartment is not only wheelchair accessible, it is wheelchair organized : it has a little ramp at the entrance, most of the furniture is on wheels to help moving around and the bathroom is organized for wheelchair users.

“Abbacca-là” 3 

(Large apartment 4+2 sleeps)
The 2-storey apartment sleeps 4+2. The ground floor includes a kitchen/eating area and a sitting room with a sofa bed. On the second floor, there are two bedrooms (one has 2 twin beds that can easily be transformed into a double bedroom + a single bed) and a large bathroom with shower and a bathtub. A door next to the living room leads to an adjoining studio apartment (Abbacca-là 1) that has a dinette kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom and sleeps 2. The two apartments can be combined into a large 3-bedroom and 2-bathroom apartment sleeping 6+2.

 
Each unit has its own space outside onto the terrace  in the shadow with table and chairs for eating and resting "al fresco".

Since our 3 apartments can be rented separately as well as combined, updating is difficult and the calendar is not always correct. So, please send us your enquiry if you are interested in staying at our farmhouse.

 
It's only possible to post one rate so we have decided to post Studio rates, as we have 2 Studios that have the same rate and so please, ask for the quote of large apartment that usually is a little less than the double rate of one Studio. Further we offer a special rate, a discount on full property rental.

 
Our small organic farm sits on a hill along Lucca’s beautiful northern countryside in the hamlet of Aquilea, with stunning views over the Valdottavo valley, the high peaks of the Apennines, and the National park in the distance. We produce our own olive oil, bake our own bread, make jams from our own fruit trees, prepare home-made yoghurt and classic Italian sauce from our own tomatoes, and grow a variety of vegetables. 

 
Our solar powered and beautifully restored farmhouse has 3 comfortable, fully furnished apartments that will feel like home the moment you step inside! Each has its own entry on a lovely terrace where you can relax and enjoy outdoor dining, including pizza from a brick oven. At our above ground swimming pool and at our hot tub our guests can enjoy sunbathing with an incredible view. 

  
Our love and respect for the environment can be seen in our organic farm with free-range animals, olive groves, a vegetable garden, and fruit trees. We use solar panels for hot water, to help with the wood boiler heating system, and to heat the swimming pool. We chose an above ground, moveable swimming pool because it has less environmental impact. We have two gazebos near the pool with photovoltaic roofs.

 
Here a car is really necessary. We have a special agreement with a car rental agency and can help you to rent a car with a cheap rate.

  
Driver service: if you don't feel like driving, the owner or one of her relatives can be your driver and guide: they can pick you up at the train station in Lucca or at the airport in Pisa or Florence, bring you to the farmhouse to get settled, help you to visit undiscovered surroundings and Tuscan beautiful towns.

 
Cooking lessons and catering: you can learn how to make classic Italian dishes in our large country kitchen and enjoy your meal in our lovely dining room. The owner speaks excellent English and is a talented cook. You can choose the menu with her, deciding what you would like for your delightful cooking lesson. If you do not feel like cooking, you can enjoy authentic Tuscan dinners for €25 per head.

 
Italian language lessons: We can organize Italian language lessons upon request. 

Car or driver, cooking lessons or catering, Italian lessons – the choice is yours. Join us for a true Tuscan vacation. 

Guest access

Each unit has its own entrance and all the 3 apartments have entrances onto the same terrace that is on the south facade, while my family residence has 2 entrances, one on the side of the house and one on the north facade so we both, guests and hostcan enjoy the privacy. 

 
Our guests will have their own space outside in front of each apartment and they will have their own privacy as even if we live in the same building the entrance for our family house is on the other facade, anyway our guests  are welcome everywhere in the garden and around the property.

 
Interaction with guests

Living so close I'm always available in case of any needs, but if you don't need anything you can be sure I'll respect your privacy.

I live in the farmhouse with my family so I'll be available for my guests for any needs and suggestions , anyhow is during the cooking lessons when we spend a few hours together that we have more time to be in contact. On request we can prepare your breakfast and/ or your dinner.

 
Where: The location of the farmhouse

We are in a hilltop village called Aquilea, 11 km from Lucca, in the beautiful countryside in the north of the city and it has a stunning view of the mountains: it faces the vale of Valdottavo and the peaks of Appennini.

It's the ideal place to relax and to go for lovely walks both on foot and by bike. It's therefore ideal for families and or small groups of friends in love with nature with the mountain bike or for bikers looking for peace and quiet. 

Lucca with its monuments and its famous walls, is only 20 minute away. The famous Ville Lucchesiwith their extraordinary parks are only a few km away, and can be reached in about 15 minutes. 

The most famous Tuscan cities , Florence and Pisa are easily reachable in one hour driving, and Cinque Terre and Siena can be visited in easy daily trips.