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Il Basso is a Tuscan farmhouse vacation rental located in the hills of Lucca. It is work of art that was no overnight success. For many years the owners have been refining and renovating this spacious rental into its present state: a classic Tuscan countryside residence. It has fabulous views looking west from Lucca looking on toward the mountains that separate Lucca from Puccini's Lake (Lago Massaciuccoli). On a good day views of the sea, Livorno and the small islands that rest off shore are in view. On all days the Wysteria covered pergola for al fresco dining and the interior rooms of the rental are always popular. Il Basso is furnished with period Tuscan country antiques mixed with tasteful and very comfortable furnishings. Beds, chairs, tables, sofas - all are equal to the style of an owner with a good eye for design and taste. It is a classic country design attached to other houses in a small borgo style.
Maid service is included only for 3 hours / day, 2 days a week. There is also a non intrusive gardener taking care of the grounds. Milvia (maid, cook) is available by prior request (for meals/extra maid service). Please arrange ahead with us if interested in these additional services .
Perfect for: Couples. Family too.
The Details:
Ground Floor: large living room, fireplace, dining room with fireplace, large eat-in kitchen (fully equipped), garden. There is a bathroom as part of a laundry room, and one bedroom with two single (joinable) beds, one bedroom with king-size bed and a bathroom with bath and hand shower. One of the bedrooms are good for handicap accessible, and generally closed off for that purpose. AC in the bedrooms.
First Floor: four bedrooms - king size bed with ensuite bathroom (hand held shower), queen bedroom with ensuite (hand held shower) and twin bedroom. AC in the bedrooms.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Central Heating,
Fireplace,
AC,
Pool,
Screens on Windows,
Al Fresco Dining,
Satellite TV,
DVD, VHS,
Washing Machine,
Pergola,
Microwave,
Oven,
Dishwasher,
RefridgeratorÊ
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Although we are biased on such matters, and may be preaching to the choir, Lucca is arguably the best city in Tuscany. It is also the closest to most of our Lucca based rentals. There are loads of reasons this is a great place to visit (olive oil for example, lack of tourists another). To the benefit of you and the proud locals, Lucca has completely retained the original thick walls around the centro storico. As the wide walls lost their military importance, abruptly ended with the conquering Bonaparte in 1805, no match for his modern might, they became as they are today: a pedestrian only park that rings the city entirely providing a wonderful view of the countryside and city below. Lucca is a perfect place to spend a day, or when you have a little extra time between other touring, you can easily slug it in and never tire of its streets, alleys, sights and shops. It is a perfect place to walk around, the walls not withstanding (in fact for the walls we suggest renting a bike and seeing the city that way - on the walls and off). We fondly call it "Florence without the scooters, people or museums." But still enough great restaurants, piazze, cafes, gelati and upscale shopping to attract the discerning folk. Here is a quick guide to our favorite restaurants (also found in more detail on our recommended restaurants in Lucca page):
Da Giulio, on via Conce Piazza San Donato
La Buca, on via della Cervia
Osteria Baralla, on via Anfiteatro
Antico Cafe, on Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele
Touring Ideas:
Balbano for alimentari 1.5 km
Nozzano Castle for shopping 2 km
Really good trattoria, Da Dini, 1 km
Really good restaurant, Il Borghetto, 2 km
Lucca 11 km
Florence 60 km
Viareggio 40 km
Carrara 75 km
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