Casa Boccaccio

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It has traditional cotto tiled floors, lovely wooden beamed ceilings and antique fireplaces and is well furnished in rustic style. The house is set in it's own private estate only 10 mins walk from the closest village with all amenities, bar, restaurant and general grocers.

The property, which includes a large garden with swimming pool, enjoys a wonderful view over the countryside.

Lucca

During the summer Lucca welcomes some of the most famous singers of the world for the “Summer Festival”’s concerts, held in the major squares of the town.
While in the brand new open air theatre on the Massaciuccoli lake, in Torre del Lago Puccini, 20 km from Lucca city centre, right in front of the villa where Puccini wrote some of its best pieces, the Puccini festival takes place. From june till august, the composer’s most popular operas are performed in a spectacular scenario ..
For the entire month of September, the town celebrates the “Volto Santo”, the holy face, a marvellous cross kept in the cathedral “Saint Martin”, Is this a very special time to come and visit, as Lucca shows its best side!

Going out of the city, the splendid hills and country side of Lucca are perfect for those who are seeking peace and rest. Wonderful old farm houses and historical villas , wisely restored and adapted for nowadays needs, will welcome you, your family and friends, during your vacations!
Amusements are endless; Trekking, bicycling, horse riding and every kind of entertainments are possible. The lovely sandy beaches of the Versilia cost line, are only 20 mins away, famous for the beautiful “Bagni” (bathing establishments), and the sparkling night life!

Enjoy a glass of the local wines, “delle colline Lucchesi” (Lucchese hills), rosso (red) made from Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Cilegiolo, Colorino grapes, and a dry delicate bianco (white) made from Trebbiano, Greco, Grenchetto, Vermentino and Malvasia grapes.
Along with some of Lucca’s specialities like Tortelli, zuppa alla frantoiana or zuppa di farro, dressed with the delicious olive oil produced on the surrounding hills (extra vergine), one the best olive oil in the world!