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Il Basso is a 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.
First Floor: four bedrooms - king size bed with ensuite bathroom (hand held shower), queen bedroom with ensuite (hand held shower) and twin bedroom.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Central Heating,
Fireplace,
Pool,
Screens on Windows,
Al Fresco Dining,
Satellite TV,
DVD, VHS,
Washing Machine,
Pergola,
Microwave,
Oven,
Dishwasher,
RefridgeratorÊ
Weekly Rate Per Seasons*
Low Season (January 1 through April 12, October through December 31): 1450 € / WEEK
Mid Season (April 12 through May): 2580 € / WEEK
High Season (June, September): 2990 € / WEEK
Highest Season (July through August): 3490 € / WEEK
Rates include our Lucca Concierge.
Additional costs payable on the spot:
Security deposit: 600€ or USD, Final Cleaning: included, Heat: 130€ / week, AC: metered and payable upon use, telephone metered, electricity metered and payable. Central heating is 130 € / week. Gas: included. Maid: 3 hours Tuesday and Saturday 10€ / hour if more is requested.
*Reservations are always Saturday to Saturday, except for the lowest season when it is flexible. Rates are current and based on when the majority of the week is within the price range stated above. All of our rentals include linens and towels. One set per reservation unless otherwise stated. Request for change/cleaning may incur a charge.
What Guests Have To Say
The lady providing on site service is excellent!
-- Deborah, FL, 2000
I just wanted to thank you for all of your assistance with our stay at Il Basso. I felt I needed to report back to you some of the glorious details. First...thanks for the tip on the minivan..the bigger van would not have made it up the steep road...Second....had a great time. Good location for touring too.
-- Sarah, CA, 2000
Everything went every well. It was a most enjoyable vacation.
-- Robert, MI, 2003
Very comfortable and roomy. The maid did not stay and clean the first day..although we had slept late and she probably did not want to disturb us. She was very kind and did a geat job the other two days.
The location and view were marvelous; it was near many sights we wanted to see.
Owner was very gracious as we lost all water the first morning after our arrival. He and his son who greeted us when arrived late came and took care of the problem with in a relatively short time. The dinner upon arrival was good. I thought the villa was lovely, other than the lack of everyday supplies...but that's how villas work.
Local Resuarants: We enjoyed Il Borghetta and La costa de vini. Many others in Lucca and surrounding areas.
-- Charlene, GA, 2004
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Just east and north of Pisa through the mountain is the intriguing walled city of Lucca. The walls are the most substantial of all of Italy. Where most walled cities erected high and thin walls some 1 - 2 meters thick, Lucca created a massive moat and walls of some 20 meters thick. Large enough that it now serves as a wonderful promenade for the village people. This is a must - be in Lucca at the time of the "passeggiata" 5:00 - 7:00pm. The town strolls leisurely around the city on top of the wall and along the historic street that encircles the oval piazza anfiteatro, once the location of an oval Roman amphitheater. Julius Ceaser is said to have walked this passeggiata in 85 BC. "Passeggiate" is a delightful Italian custom. All towns and villages have one and allow the informed traveler, to rub elbows with the locals.
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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