- Review 9.8
- occupants 14
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5 Double beds
4 Single beds
9 - 7 Bedrooms 7
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1 Bathroom with bathtub
5 Bathrooms with shower
6 - 550 m² 550 m²
- Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
Availability and prices
Accommodation
Description
VILLA GATTAIOLA is an antique villa built in the 17th Century by a Noble Family (The family Mansi) in the outskirts of Lucca town centre, among olives trees and vineyards. It lies on the top of a hill in the South-West area of the Lucca countryside only 4 km from its ancient city's Walls. It is completely surrounded by greenery and far from any noises. The garden is surrounding the house and offers the guests a truly unforgettable greenery all around. Quietness and peacefulness is what you will find there. But also antique trees of any kind, birds and the charm of the past. There are a lot of lovely hiking and walking in the nearby.
The house consists of two floors:
GROUND FLOOR: living room , separated kitchen, a spacious dining room with French Windows and old medieval arches overlooking the garden and the Hills on the back of the house, 2 double bedrooms (both with king size bed) and 2 bathrooms. The bedrooms on this floor are not air-conditioning, although usually very cool even in summer time. The kitchen is fully-equipped with everything you may need: microwave, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, Mokka for Italian coffee, 5 stoves, dishwasher, a wide selection of cooking utensils, electric oven. Also iron, iron board and WIFI are not missing.
FIRST FLOOR: five bedrooms (three doubles and two twins) and 4 bathrooms, A cot or a little bed for child can be always provided on request. One of the twins is not air-conditioned.
EXTERNAL AREA: The garden is surrounding the house. It offers its guests a table with chairs for having breakfast or dinner al fresco in the shadow of the antique trees of the little wood outside the kitchen. A lovely corner has been arranged outside the dining room and the arched windows with white chairs and a little table to relax talking or reading or admiring the panorama.
The garden also offers a very well-kept new swimming pool measuring 14x7 metres with a dept of 1.5 metres, ideal for children. Chairs, table, gazebo and sunlounges have been provided in the pool area where there is also a cold/hot shower and a toilet. Beach towels provided.
The house is an unformal non luxury villa ideal for family retreats with kids.
This a corner of paradise, just 5 minutes driving from everything!!
The house consists of two floors:
GROUND FLOOR: living room , separated kitchen, a spacious dining room with French Windows and old medieval arches overlooking the garden and the Hills on the back of the house, 2 double bedrooms (both with king size bed) and 2 bathrooms. The bedrooms on this floor are not air-conditioning, although usually very cool even in summer time. The kitchen is fully-equipped with everything you may need: microwave, kettle, coffee machine, toaster, Mokka for Italian coffee, 5 stoves, dishwasher, a wide selection of cooking utensils, electric oven. Also iron, iron board and WIFI are not missing.
FIRST FLOOR: five bedrooms (three doubles and two twins) and 4 bathrooms, A cot or a little bed for child can be always provided on request. One of the twins is not air-conditioned.
EXTERNAL AREA: The garden is surrounding the house. It offers its guests a table with chairs for having breakfast or dinner al fresco in the shadow of the antique trees of the little wood outside the kitchen. A lovely corner has been arranged outside the dining room and the arched windows with white chairs and a little table to relax talking or reading or admiring the panorama.
The garden also offers a very well-kept new swimming pool measuring 14x7 metres with a dept of 1.5 metres, ideal for children. Chairs, table, gazebo and sunlounges have been provided in the pool area where there is also a cold/hot shower and a toilet. Beach towels provided.
The house is an unformal non luxury villa ideal for family retreats with kids.
This a corner of paradise, just 5 minutes driving from everything!!
Special features
550 m²
Parking
Internet
Air-Conditioned
Bedroom(s)
5 Double beds
4 Single beds
Open plan kitchen (gas)
Refrigerator
Microwave
Oven
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dishes/Cutlery
Kitchen utensils
Coffee machine
Toaster
Kettle
Bathroom(s)
1 Bathroom with bathtub
5 Bathrooms with shower
Hair dryer
Views
Swimming pool
Distribution of bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 Double bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single beds
Bedroom 6
2 Single beds
Bedroom 7
1 Double bed
Mandatory or included services
Bed linen: Included
Change of towels and linen: € 200.00 /booking
Check-in: Included
Final Cleaning: € 563.00 /booking
Internet Access: Included
Pulizia iniziale: Included
Towels: Included
Optional services
Air conditioning: Included
Arrival out of schedule: € 50.00 /booking
Baby high chair: Included
Bottle of local red wine: € 29.00 /booking
Bottle of local white wine: € 25.00 /booking
Cot/Crib: Included
extra cleaning: € 200.00 /booking
Heating: Depending on season
Late arrival: € 50.00 /booking
Open-air parking: Included
Your schedule
Check-in from 16:00 to 21:00 Every day
Check-outBefore 10:00
Security Deposit (refundable)
Amount: € 500.00 /booking
Payment method: Credit Card Hold, Credit Card number as a guarantee
Payment on arrival.
Comments
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No pets allowed
Booking conditions
From the booking date until 31 days before check-in, cancellation would have a penalty of 30% of the total price of the rent.
Cancellation policies
In case of cancellation the following charges will apply
From the booking date until 31 days before check-in
30% of the total rent
From 30 days before until check-in
100% of the total rent
No-show
100% of the total rent
Additional notes
- The agency asks you to contact them a week before arrival to inform them of your plane/ship Nº and the arrival time to arrange key collection.
- Refund of security deposit by cash the departure day, if not possible by transfer bank
- VAT included in the accommodation price
- Pets not allowed.
Map and distances
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Distances
Lake - MASSACIUCCOLI, TORRE DEL LAGO
25 m
Shops - ESSELUNGA SAN CONCORDIO
1.1 km
Restaurant - CUCINA DELLO SCOMPIGLIO
1.2 km
Restaurant - LA CECCA
1.3 km
Restaurant - RISTORANTE BIMBOTTO
1.8 km
River - SERCHIO'S RIVER
2.5 km
Bus station - PIAZZALE VERDI
2.9 km
Train station - LUCCA CENTRAL STATION
3.3 km
Restaurant - VARRONE PIU
4.7 km
Town centre - LUCCA
5 km
Shops - CONAD CITY
7.2 km
Shops - LIDL
7.8 km
Shops - COOP
8.1 km
Restaurant - OSTERIA MEATI
8.4 km
Amusement park / theme park - PINOCCHIO'S PARK
20 km
Golf course - MONTECATINI GOLF CLUB
24 km
Golf course - FORTE DEI MARMI GOLF CLUB
26 km
Sand beach - VIAREGGIO, LIDO DI CAMAIORE, FORTE DEI MARMI
26 km
Thermal springs - GROTTE GIUSTI
35 km
Airport - PISA AIRPORT
36 km
Rock beach - LIVORNO, CINQUE TERRE
45 km
Ski Slope - ABETONE
69 km
Airport - FLORENCE AIRPORT
75 km
Nature reserve - ORECCHIELLA'S NATURAò
85 km
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Price lists
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| 01/04/2025 · 16/04/2025 |
€ 460 |
| 17/04/2025 · 23/04/2025 |
€ 944 |
| 24/04/2025 · 30/04/2025 |
€ 460 |
| 01/05/2025 · 31/05/2025 |
€ 600 |
| 01/06/2025 · 30/06/2025 |
€ 825 |
| 01/07/2025 · 31/08/2025 |
€ 984 |
Reviews
9.8
16 reviews
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A beautiful house in astonishing ground, 5 minutes by car, 15 minutes by bike from Lucca
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The grounds, the pool, the space
The grounds, the pool, the space
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Lighting - all a bit dim. Downstairs fan noisy in bedroom. Electrical sockets a bit limited
Lighting - all a bit dim. Downstairs fan noisy in bedroom. Electrical sockets a bit limited
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Dear Stephen,
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful house and stunning grounds, along with the convenience of being just a short drivebike ride from Lucca. It sounds like you had a wonderful time enjoying the psee more
Dear Stephen,
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful house and stunning grounds, along with the convenience of being just a short drivebike ride from Lucca. It sounds like you had a wonderful time enjoying the pool and spacious areas. We appreciate your feedback regarding the small issues. We take these comments seriously and will work on improvements to enhance future guests' experiences. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable stay! A Presto! |
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Lovely house
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Pool was cleaned to remove leaves - small thing but made the incredible pool have even more of an impact! It’s also heated so really lovely if it’s not super hot outside.
Generally a very nice space and would book again!
Pool was cleaned to remove leaves - small thing but made the incredible pool have even more of an impact! It’s also heated so really lovely if it’s not super hot outside.
Generally a very nice space and would book again! |
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Dear Katie,
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the pool and appreciated the attention to detail in keeping it clean and free of leaves. The pool (not heated) is indeed a wonderful feature. We're happy you found the spsee more
Dear Katie,
Thank you for your review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the pool and appreciated the attention to detail in keeping it clean and free of leaves. The pool (not heated) is indeed a wonderful feature. We're happy you found the space very nice and are considering booking again. We look forward to welcoming you back for another enjoyable stay! A presto! |
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Family time in Tuscany
steven (New Zealand)
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We did the research and felt Lucca would be an ideal location for relaxation and day journeying e.g. Cinque Terra. I booked the Villa Gattaiola so that family from Europe, New Zealand and USA could meet in Tuscany. There were 11 of us and we immenselsee more
We did the research and felt Lucca would be an ideal location for relaxation and day journeying e.g. Cinque Terra. I booked the Villa Gattaiola so that family from Europe, New Zealand and USA could meet in Tuscany. There were 11 of us and we immensely enjoyed our stay. There was plenty of space, grand sized family room, dining room, 7 bedrooms and great character. There were also excellent outdoor facilities and a very modern pool. I’m not sure anything was missing. You can’t go wrong with this villa!
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Dear Steven,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted that Lucca proved to be the perfect location for relaxation and day trips! It sounds like Villa Gattaiola was the ideal choice for your family gathering ! We're glad to hear that thesee more
Dear Steven,
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted that Lucca proved to be the perfect location for relaxation and day trips! It sounds like Villa Gattaiola was the ideal choice for your family gathering ! We're glad to hear that the spaciousness and the villa's character all contributed to perfect stay. The excellent outdoor facilities and modern pool seem to have been a big hit as well. It's wonderful to know that nothing was missing for you. We're pleased you had such a memorable time and agree—you can't go wrong with this villa, and dearly hope to welcome you all soon again for another memorable vacation! A presto! |
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autiful, authentic family villa in a peaceful setting.
Susan (United Kingdom)
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The pool area, location and garden.
The pool area, location and garden.
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Air conditioning in bedrooms downstairs.
Air conditioning in bedrooms downstairs.
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Thank you for your kind comments and positive review. Thank you also for your notes about air-conditioning, which we point out to be missing in the description. However the rooms downstairs are usually considered quite cool.
Thank you for your kind comments and positive review. Thank you also for your notes about air-conditioning, which we point out to be missing in the description. However the rooms downstairs are usually considered quite cool.
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Nice Typical House
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Very nice typical Tuscan accommodation. We loved the garden, the pool, the interior design of the house which was kept as close to the original from the XVII-th century. Monica, the manager, was also very nice and helpful.
Very nice typical Tuscan accommodation. We loved the garden, the pool, the interior design of the house which was kept as close to the original from the XVII-th century. Monica, the manager, was also very nice and helpful.
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1 year
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A GOOD STAY
Liliane (-)
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Good and clear communication and explanations by the host.
With good weather, the property is amazing withwithout children. It is extremely large (but well-protected by gates) allowing even safe hide and seek playing in the gardens, without a risk ofsee more
Good and clear communication and explanations by the host.
With good weather, the property is amazing withwithout children. It is extremely large (but well-protected by gates) allowing even safe hide and seek playing in the gardens, without a risk of being found too quickly. The swimming pool was very clean and strongly invited for a swim. Overall, very good |
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1 year
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This home is extraordinary
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This home is extraordinary with period feature but modern convenience. The gardens and the pool area are beautiful. We were 11 people and each one found areas that were special.
This home is extraordinary with period feature but modern convenience. The gardens and the pool area are beautiful. We were 11 people and each one found areas that were special.
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2 years
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Amazing Villa
Linda (United Kingdom)
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Amazing villa, very private. Pool area is amazing. Sat out every night watching the fireflies. Great service from Maria who helped us sort transfers when ours let us down. Even came to the villa at 2.30 a.m. to make sure we got away ok. Kitchen well see more
Amazing villa, very private. Pool area is amazing. Sat out every night watching the fireflies. Great service from Maria who helped us sort transfers when ours let us down. Even came to the villa at 2.30 a.m. to make sure we got away ok. Kitchen well equipped, although we had BBQ s most nights. Watch out for the mosquitos, they did bite a bit. Would recommend taking citronella incense sticks for sitting out at night. Beware taxis/ pizza delivery find it hard to get there.
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2 years
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Long weekend in Tuscany
Geoffery (France)
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Location, gardens, spacious bedroom and good recommendation for a cook.
Location, gardens, spacious bedroom and good recommendation for a cook.
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Although we were happy with the villa, the web site photos indicated a much brighter interior then actual.
Although we were happy with the villa, the web site photos indicated a much brighter interior then actual.
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Thank you for your kind comments. We are happy that you appreciated the property. We are sorry that you didn't find the villa interiors so bright as the photos. May have this been depending on the weather? Of course in the summer months it looks muchsee more
Thank you for your kind comments. We are happy that you appreciated the property. We are sorry that you didn't find the villa interiors so bright as the photos. May have this been depending on the weather? Of course in the summer months it looks much brighter.
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Gerne wieder!
Lisebete
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Wir waren mit unserer Freundesgruppe in dieser Unterkunft. Wir hatten eine wunderschöne und erholsame Woche. Es sah genau so aus wie auf den Bildern. Gerne wieder!
Wir waren mit unserer Freundesgruppe in dieser Unterkunft. Wir hatten eine wunderschöne und erholsame Woche. Es sah genau so aus wie auf den Bildern. Gerne wieder!
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Extraordinary
Mario (Switzerland)
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This home is extraordinary with period feature but modern convenience. The gardens and the pool area are beautiful. We were 11 people and each one found areas that were special.
This home is extraordinary with period feature but modern convenience. The gardens and the pool area are beautiful. We were 11 people and each one found areas that were special.
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1 year
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Polecam!
Egle (-)
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Bardzo podobał nam się pobyt w Villi. Jesteśmy dużą rodziną, ale każdy znalazł sobie miejsce na relax. Basen super, dzieciaki nie wychodziły z niego cały dzień, kuchnia dobrze wyposażona, niczego nam nie brakowało, blisko do dużego sklepu. Piękny ogrsee more
Bardzo podobał nam się pobyt w Villi. Jesteśmy dużą rodziną, ale każdy znalazł sobie miejsce na relax. Basen super, dzieciaki nie wychodziły z niego cały dzień, kuchnia dobrze wyposażona, niczego nam nie brakowało, blisko do dużego sklepu. Piękny ogród . Bardzo klimatyczne fajne miejsce. Kontakt z opiekunami domu tez bardzo dobry.
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Back Again
Devon (United States)
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My family of 10 (2 grandparents, 4 adults, 4 children) all had a wonderful time at this property! Monica (the property manager) was excellent to work with - very responsive and helpful. The space is incredible, offering a really nice layout and a nicsee more
My family of 10 (2 grandparents, 4 adults, 4 children) all had a wonderful time at this property! Monica (the property manager) was excellent to work with - very responsive and helpful. The space is incredible, offering a really nice layout and a nice master on the first floor that was nice for my parents (73, 75) and plenty of space for the kids. Each room was incredibly comfortable and all but one bedroom upstairs had an AC splitter. The pool was even more beautiful then the pictures! We did lose the hot water on the 2nd floor one evening and someone was at the house by 10am fixing it. They were so kind and I was so impressed by how quickly they resolved it. Monica also recommended a few chef's that new the space well and did an amazing job. I especially enjoyed chef Alice (i cannot stress how much we enjoyed her cooking!!!) so if you have a large group, i would definitely recommend it! One note that maybe should be mentioned at check in. There are two places in the Lucca area that have the exact same address according to GPS so a few times taxis drove us all over the place!! When ordering a cab, you definitley need to say GATTAIOLA along with the address. Also, the best app to get a taxi is appTaxi. Everytime we tried to call for a taxi - there was no answer. Again, I cannot express how much we loved this property and hope to come back again!
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Magical Stay in Lucca
Victoria (United States)
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Beautiful home in Lucca! Wifi was sporadic and some of the showers had poor pressure/temperature control, but that is to be expected with a historic villa like this. It was a beautiful space for my family!!
Beautiful home in Lucca! Wifi was sporadic and some of the showers had poor pressure/temperature control, but that is to be expected with a historic villa like this. It was a beautiful space for my family!!
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Fantastique
Jean - Philippe (France)
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Maison très spacieuse située sur un terrain énorme, très bien entretenu et au calme sans aucun vis à vis. Grande piscine très agréable. Excellent accueil de la part de Mrs Cristina. Très bonne location au pied de l'excellente ville de Lucca.
Maison très spacieuse située sur un terrain énorme, très bien entretenu et au calme sans aucun vis à vis. Grande piscine très agréable. Excellent accueil de la part de Mrs Cristina. Très bonne location au pied de l'excellente ville de Lucca.
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A beautiful villa in a perfect location
Tristram (Italy)
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We couldn’t believe how lucky we were with the property. The views were amazing, the house beautiful and clean and the pool (once the weather had warmed up!) was much enjoyed. It was so close to Lucca and we took the 6 children with us, aged from 2-7see more
We couldn’t believe how lucky we were with the property. The views were amazing, the house beautiful and clean and the pool (once the weather had warmed up!) was much enjoyed. It was so close to Lucca and we took the 6 children with us, aged from 2-7, into the town for ice creams, pizzas and a very fun bike ride around the wall. Mrs Daniela was fantastic and even came to rescue us when we got lost... 2 minutes away from the villa! Thank you for such a lovely holiday, we can’t hold anyone responsible for May having the worst weather in 20 years, as all the locals kept telling us. It got warm at the end of the week and we made the most of the sunshine.
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