Casale Duse

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6+2 people are very comfortably housed in this very charming and cosy Villa (3 bedr. + 3 bathr.).

Once a barn ten years ago Casale Duse was completely restored and furnished in an attractive style.

White upholstery everywhere create an atmosphere of luxury, comfort and cleanness which helps everyone feel immediately at home.

In the entire house, including the bathrooms, you will find old terracotta tiles.

Just close your eyes and you’ll feel its soft and warm touch under your bare feet…

Detailed description

The terrace 30 sqm:

The ideal place for ejpying the great tuscan countryside and is magnificent weather!

To the west you will see the the front lawn and on beyond the hedge of blooming oleander the olive grove.

Southwards you overlook the plains of Lucca and see the towers of the city.

Into the house:

From the terrace you can both enter the kitchen and the living room.

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!