Alessandra could not have been more welcoming, and the home was everything in our Italian dreams. The villa is the perfect blend of grand and cozy - very authentic, Italian energy with warm cozy fireplaces and rich history everywhere you turn. It's just a short 15 minute drive from Lucca, where we spent most of our days. We stayed at the home for Thanksgiving for 9 days with my in-laws and our 3 young kids. The chef made THE BEST turkey dinner we'd ever had, and Alessandra even left us some homemade cranberry sauce. Also, having Cynthia, the housekeeper, made a huge difference keeping the house tidy - the perks of a hotel while having your own space. Highly recommend this home - especially with a large group or kids the chef for a few meals to get an authentic/magical experience. Thank you again Alessandra, we will be back!!!

We had a wonderful time at the Bell'Estate.It was such a perfect setting for a week with close friends to celebrate a 50th Birthday. Only recommendation would be to change the pillows!

Our large group with small children had a wonderful time at the villa. The pool is one of the largest I’ve seen at a private property and the grounds are large and great for kids. The villa has gorgeous views and feels secluded but is only about 10 minutes to Lucca centre by car. The bedrooms are large and comfortable and there are lots of bathrooms, handy for big groups. The daily cleaning was a nice touch, the cleaners were kind and unobtrusive to our stay. Overall we had a fantastic time and would come again!

As soon as we arrived at Bell’Estate we knew we were in for a wonderful vacation. The setting of the villa and the surrounding gardens is breathtaking and absolutely private. The interior of the villa is stunning, tastefully furnished, welcoming, and never overwhelming. We – that’s my husband and I and our two children (1 & 3) - felt right at home and loved exploring the gorgeous rooms as well as the grounds. The clear advantage of Bell’Estate over other vacation rentals we had used in the past is the fact that it is not a rental but a real home. I have never seen a better equipped kitchen with pots and pans in various sizes suitable for cooking for small or very large groups. For our meals we had the choice between breakfast room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen or al fresco dining under the beautiful trees. Also on the ground floor is a very large living room with ample seating, as well as a beautiful study. The bedrooms are upstairs off a huge hall. Ours were very big with comfy beds. Our kids once slept till 9am – this alone is reason enough to come back. An absolute highlight of the place is the gigantic swimming pool. It’s located on a large lawn below the villa with a great view too. It has a shallow part which is great for kids (or adults just wanting to hang out). Even though the villa is in a rural area it’s only a stone throw away from Lucca. Lucca is a beautiful town with much fewer tourists than other Tuscan towns. We loved to stroll around town, explored little restaurants and enjoyed delicious meals and of course ice cream. Thanks to Sonia for the warm welcome, Cinzia for all her help and of course Alessandra for opening up her home for others to enjoy.