TUSCAN RETREAT - affordable accommodation in picturesque medieval village
ENJOY A SUMMER BREAK HERE IN THE HEART OF TUSCANY. GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO TOUR AROUND THE FAMOUS SITES OF NORTHERN TUSCANY, PISA, FLORENCE AND LUCCA ALL WITHIN EASY DISTANCE. This house is bright and airy, comfortable and large, fully equipped to supply you with all your needs to enjoy a home from home experience in the peaceful and picturesque village of Nozzano. Only 7Km from Lucca.
SUMMER CONCERTS IN LUCCA, SAGRA, FUN FAIR, OPERA AT TORRE DI LAGO, NIGHTCLUBS OF VERSIGLIA, OPEN AIR CINEMA, . 30+ DEGREES IN SUMMER!
The property itself is old, stone and a rustic, mid terrace built on four floors. The first and second floor are for rental purposes. Entrance to the rental is through the little cottage garden around the back of the property.
COMPRISING two large double bedrooms, one large sitting room with sofabed, fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, small bathroom, large hallways, marble staircase, small private garden. This house can comfortably ACCOMMODATE eight people (to include two single beds that can be placed in the bedrooms) taking into account that there is only one small bathroom. An extra charge will be made per person per week for any party over 5.
The GARDEN provides an additional space for dining outside, relaxing in peace and is comfortably shaded and "cool" during the hot summer months. BBQ, garden furniture provided. The house is literally "home from home" and equipped with ample kitchen and living appliances for everyday comfort. Digital television is available and viewed on a large 37" wide screen Plasma television. Clean linen and towels are provided. Toys, books, DVDs, CDs are available for all to borrow.
The property itself is located only five minutes from the motorway, providing easy routes to all major tourist locations. During the summer months (approx mid June to mid Sept depending on the weather), the Aqua Park is only two mins drive away, and is fully equipped with an olympic sized outdoor swimming pool, with giant water slide, diving boards, sun loungers and cafe.
PARKING AND GETTING AROUND
Parking is available on the road just up from the property. This road is by no means busy or a main thoroughfare. Private car parking is not available.
A CAR IS RECOMMENDED to fully appreciate the Tuscan countryside, although not essential, as buses run from the village (limited service weekends, school holidays and bank holidays) and there is a small unmanned train station, service (limited) from the village which goes to both Lucca and Viareggio. Lucca is 7km away, only ten minutes by car, but can take up to 20 mins by bus circulating the nearby villages on route. Last buses to Nozzano around 8pm (winter schedule). A taxi can cost between E15 and E20 from Lucca to Nozzano.
As this is generally a family home, and children are frequent visitors, we would appreciate your co-operation in adhering to the NON-SMOKING policy. However, smoking outside in the garden and under the back porch is of course permitted.
LOCATION. There is a small food and grocery shop, open daily a short walk away from the house. The unmanned train station is about a 20 min walk away. Within walking distance from the house there is a small square providing a two bars, hairdressers, general village shop, post office, chemist, baker, butcher, (candlestick maker!!) There is also a famous RESTAURANT/PIZZERIA, specialising in Fish and Meat dishes, and does amazing pizza, also to take away - so you can have a drink and walk home safely or order in!
A DISCOUNT WILL BE MADE FOR ANY BOOKING FOR ONE OR TWO PERSONS ONLY - please contact the owner.