Property Details

B&B in Liberty-Style Villa. Finely decorated rooms create welcoming and relaxing atmosphere in a modernized equipped guest-house. Bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms, sat-TV, a/c, telephone and internet available. The villa is situated in the centre of S. Maria del Giudice, a small old village, just a few kilometers from Lucca and Pisa. The sea and the mountains are within easy reach of the guest house. Daily trips can be easily made to Florence, Siena, S. Gimignano, Volterra. Great care is taken in preparing breakfast, personally made by the owner and served in the sunny veranda or in the garden. The Villa has private car park, TV and reading rooms are available. Private dinners and parties on request. The villa is situated just a few kilometers from Lucca and at only 20' from Pisa Airport.
Special excursions or courses on "affresco" painting or local cousine can be organized on demand.
Thermal Area with original Tuscany SPA experience at only 3 Km from the Villa. Special rates for our Guests. Free transfer are available on request.

Local Area Details

From the villa to Lucca are only 7Km and surrounding areas wine road die Lucchesen Villas and area of olive oil production Garfagnana or marble road to Carrara at easy reach Available local busies and also to Florence therere several aircon nostop bus via highway 1 hour very easy For the excursions please have a check in our web wwwmartaguesthouseit Lucca is situated 19 m above sea level on an alluvial plateau to the left of the Serchio river not far from the Tyrrhenian coast An important road junction in Roman times Lucca was the capital of the Lombard Duchy of Tuscia and subsequently 8th century the seat of the Carolingian Marquisate of Tuscany Established as a free municipality early 12th century the town grew in political and economical importance though it was often troubled by internal disputes and rivalry with Pisa In the first half of the 14th century it was under various Signorie and in 1369 it became a Republic remaining independent except during the Guinigi Signorie 14001430 and the Napoleonic period until 1847 when it was included in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany from then on sharing its fortunes The town lies within a circle of 16th century walls which in the 19th century were transformed into a treelined avenue it has therefore maintained its characteristic medieval structure and it will be a pleasure to discuss directly TRIPS NOT TO BE MISSED LUCCA dist 7 km 15 min City of art famous for its tree lined walls that are still intact this is the symbol of the Town The walls enclose the old historical centre the Town is full of beautiful historical buildings churches and piazzas The most famous are the Duomo Cathedral SFrediano Church SMicheles Church and the suggestive Amphitheatre Piazza that remind us of the history of this old city LINKS PISA dist 14 km 20 min An interesting City well known all over the world for its wonderful Piazza dei Miracoli with the famous Leaning Tower its Lungarni and the Church of the Spina FLORENCE dist 70 km 50 min This is the worlds Italian capital of the art The famous and principal monuments are the Duomo with Giottos Campanile and the Brunelleschis Cupola Piazza dells Signoria and the most famous Galleria degli Uffizi The City is so full of art that is almost impossible to describe VOLTERRA dist 45 km 1hr 15 min This is a famous City of Etruscan origin It is situated in a splendid position between the hills of central Tuscany MONTECATINI TERME dist 33 km 30 min This a famous Spa centre famous for its curative spring water but at the same time refined elegant and lively VIAREGGIO FORTE DEI MARMI PIETRASANTA dist 30 km 25 min Seaside resorts on Tirreni coast They are famous not only for beautiful seaside private beaches but also for their culture lively night life and shopping Not to be forgot the near small town of Torre del Lago where is located the Puccinis Villa where the artist composed most of its Opera LINKS MARBLE QUARRIES OF CARRARA dist 60 km 1hr 30min Here they extract the greatly desired precious white marble that is used in monuments and exclusive private houses all over the world SIENA dist 110 km 2hr 00min Ancient historical Tuscany City well known even for its Palio a traditional equestrian competition that takes place each year on the 2 of July and the 15 of August in the heart centre of the City in the suggestive Piazza del Campo wwwilpalioorg SAN GIMIGNANO dist 80km 1hr 40min This is a characteristic Sienese Town famous for its houses and towers ALPI APUANE AND GARFAGNANA dist 50 km 1hr 00min This is a mountains area where people can walk or follow the suggestive paths for trekking with different levels of difficulty These walks bring you to small and characteristic mountain villages Here you are able to see splendid panoramic views and in some cases that even extend to the sea CINQUE TERRE dist 80 km 1hr 30min Mini cruises leave Viareggio port each day in summer The cruises take about seven hours starting in the morning and coming back early evening to visit the Cinque Terre with lunch stop in Monterosso The Cinque Terre are interesting National Natural Park and they are noted for their cultivated vine terraced hills their steep cliff to the sea the stretch of coastline that curves inwards forming bays of different sizes and enchanting small beaches between the rocks with its deep sea full of marine life SPECIAL EVENTS IN LUCCA CITTA AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS markets fairs and exhibitions MUSICAL FESTIVALS LUCCA june Held by Music Schools from allover the province FESTA DI SAN PAOLINO LUCCA JULY From around the 10th of July inside and outside the Walls Hitorical Games are acted out by Lucca associations for example crossbow competitions old style football etc SUMMER FESTIVAL LUCCA JULY During the whole month of July concerts by world famous artists are held inside the walls in the larger piazzas FESTA DI SANTA CROCE LUCCA SEPTEMBER Candle lit historical procession of S Croce with the participation of well known authorities FIERA DI SAN MICHELE FIERA DEL SETTEMBRE LUCCHESE LUCCA SEPTEMBER These two fairs form one large fair from 13th to the 29th of September There are numerous stalls in Piazza S Michele and Borgo Giannotti LUCCA COMICS AND GAMES LUCCA END OF OCTOBER TO THE BEGINNING OF NOVEMBER One of the biggest comics and games fairs in Italy with international importance which overtakes the whole city There are numerous stalls sometimes with uncommon articles for passionate collectors There are special events with fun for everyone ANTIQUE MARKET LUCCA THE 3RD SATURDAY AND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH This is one of the most famous markets in Italy around the Cathedral there are over 300 stall holders of furniture ornaments clothing toys costume jewelry antique books etc ART AND CRAFTS FAIR LUCCA THE LAST WEEKEND OF EACH MONTH There are numerous stalls of hand crafts and art work around Piazza SGiusto PUCCINI FESTIVAL TORRE DEL LAGO JULY TO AUGUST Giacomo Puccinis most beautiful operas are reenacted by well known artists in spectacular open air performances on a special stage setting over a part of the lake THE CARNIVAL OF VIAREGGIO VIAREGGIO MID JANUARY TO MARCH DEPENDING ON EASTER This is one of the most important carnivals in Italy where each year a different theme is portrayed Enormous hand made paper mach characters are carried on amusing floats made by special experienced workshops that move through the main road next to the famous Viareggio promenade This is an event that is suitable for people who like lots of music noise and fun shopping in lucca Lucca has a long historical commercial tradition and even today it is well known and appreciated for its shopping In the historical centre there are many shops with a rich history prestigious antique shops jewelers and other renowned shops where quality and courtesy are of the house You cannot miss a visit to Lucca without a walk in the elegant shopping streets Above all is the central Via Fillungo where you can find some of the oldest commercial activities The old distinguished signs and liberty style windows will prove this Adjacent to Via Fillungo there other busy and enchanting streets are Via Roma Via Buia Via S Giorgio Vicolo S Carlo and other small streets that form a labyrinth full of shops Other interesting places to shop are in the Piazze Piazza Amphitheatre has not to be missed for its unusual shops that follow the circular form of the piazza Piazza S Michele Piazza Napoleone Piazza S Giusto all have a large selection of open air bars and shops If you go out Porta S Maria just outside the Walls there is Borgo Gianotti where some artisans have carried out their profession some dating back to the beginning of the last century upholsterers wrought iron blacksmiths carpenters antique restorers basket makers special hand made Lucchese tile producers antique plastercast makers and ceramic shops

Property Features

* Close to a golf course
* Pets are allowed
* Children are allowed

Contact Information

Name:	Marta Francesconi
Telephone:	+39-583-378555
Alt Telephone:	+39-320-6364530
Fax:	+39-583-378555
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