The villa was amazing with lots of space for a large family gathering. Lovely pool. AC is a big plus for us and was really efficient in the bedrooms. Easy and helpful booking and check in process - everyone very friendly and helpful. Local supermarket (Sigma) had fabulous freshly made pasta and sauces, good deli counter. Would highly recommend.

Nice city villa near Lucca. Comfortable bed- and bathrooms; nice outside terrace. Could use a good dining table and chairs to sit outside as a group. Kitchen old (monument), with good supplies of crockery etc. Pool was nice, missed pool lights and/or a lighted path to that area.

Wonderful quiet , secluded setting, far from madding crowd yet having local restaurants, shops, cafes and historical Villas within easy walking distance. In a semi rural setting but not far by car to Lucca and onwards by train/bus or car. One thing to beware of, if looking to use public transport, although there are many bus stops indicated on line (and in the flesh!), local buses are so infrequent as to be of no use to visitors. Taxis and airport pick ups can, however, be booked on line . The villa itself was in period. If you are happy to immerse yourself in days gone by, it is perfect. If you are looking for minimalist, plain white with sharp modern lines and Ikea type furniture, this not for you. We were all very happy to live the life and get a flavour of yesteryear, as was befitting the grand villa. All rooms were spacious and bedrooms private. Views were lovely and the sun could be had most of the day, but with shade available from shutters and, on terrace, parasols. Can understand previous points on the size of the kitchen but only if 10 people were trying to cook and eat there at once, which is not really how the villa is designed. ie The kitchen is well equipped for a limited number cooking at once and there are numerous very large areas for all to eat together including a massive dining room. The balcony was huge with plenty seating, tables could be less weathered but it did not spoil anything. The gardens and swimming pool must be a huge plus for those who like to exercise and cool off. Having small children and toddlers included over the rental period. we found the amount of safe, grassy, flat ground to be a great asset. There were plenty areas where shade was provided by either trees or parasols. Pool was very clean, and perfect for babies, coolers off and triathletes! Very clean and excellent response to any questions or problems All in all, we would defo return .

Nice city villa near Lucca. Comfortable bed- and bathrooms; nice outside terrace. Could use a good dining table and chairs to sit outside as a group. Kitchen old (monument), with good supplies of crockery etc. Pool was nice, missed pool lights and/or a lighted path to that area.