Casa Berti - Self-catering house in Tuscany
via dei Lecci 445, 55100 Gugliano, Lucca
Tuscany,
Italia
Along winding lanes among olive groves and on the hillside of a lush green valley, this 17th-century villa and farmhouse have been in Ben’s family for 20 years and he's restored the buildings with the utmost care, creating the atmosphere of a well loved home. The airy drawing room is welcoming with its antique furniture, rugs and wall hangings, the library cosy with its armchairs and book-lined walls. Comfy bedrooms are filled with treasures and have spotless en suite bathrooms. Once you’ve breakfasted on the terrace you could simply relax, but there’s much to tempt you away from the poolside; painting and sculpture courses, yoga and cooking classes, a baby grand piano to play, outdoor pizza cookery, home cinema, table tennis and football. Lucca is a 20-minute drive away and you can rent Ben’s 1970s sports car and whizz down to Forte dei Marmi on the coast, before returning for dinner and a glass of wine under the pergola.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Electricity included
Open fire / woodburner
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
Barbecue
Dishwasher
Cooked meals available
Washing machine
Restaurant within 3 miles
Shop within 3 miles
Pub within 3 miles
Relaxation areas
Breakfast available
Breakfast included
Oven
Hob
Spa on site
Bar on site
Free parking on site
Free parking nearby
Paid parking nearby
Local points of interest from Ben Gooder:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Ben Gooder:
- Casa Berti and its environs are home to an abundance of flora and fauna. Don't be surprised to see wild boar, eagles, Hoopoes in the garden, porcupine, edible door mice, owls, woodpeckers, pine martins, salamanders, and a huge variety of songbirds.
- Thanks to its dominant position and views the villa was HQ for the American Army in the Second World War. Castelaccio, a ruined church, seen from the property, is a war memorial to the Buffalo Soldiers. Take the Gothic Line tour in my original Willys Jeep
- Until this century Casa Berti was home to the local priest. The small chapel attached to the villa is ideal for a wedding or vows renewal.
- A huge working artists' studio is available to paint, draw and sculpt in, either under tuition or alone.
- Expect delicious food using fresh local produce, some estate grown. We produce the finest extra virgin olive oil and limoncello.
- Extensive woodland walks abound through ancient chestnut forest. Bring a bike or take a hike.
Chris - London, United Kingdom
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via dei Lecci 445, 55100 Gugliano, Lucca
