Farm Stay in Lucca
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 4 baths
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About this farm stay rental
Tucked away on a sunny hillside, ‘La Camelia’ is an old Tuscan farmhouse of great charm & character. It has recently been refurbished to the standards & comforts of modern living, yet retains its original flavour with terracotta floors, chestnut beamed ceilings, & hand-painted majolica tiling. This is a relaxed & comfortable property in harmony with its natural surroundings & suitable for children.
The ground floor has a spacious, open-plan layout of kitchen, sitting and dining areas, with double doors to a conservatory & then a wisteria-covered outdoor eating area. The house has recently been extended into the barn to create 2 additional reception rooms. Upstairs the house sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms in total: 3 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom and a bedroom with 2 single beds.
The house is set in an attractive, enclosed garden with views over unspoilt hills. A notable feature is the cascading, split-level saltwater swimming pool, 16x5m, with travertine surround, set in green lawns, the higher level being a separate shallow pool for children. There’s a patio around the higher level of the pool with ample good quality pool furniture for sunbathing. By the pool there is an outdoor dining area covered by a pretty portico. The garden also includes a more formal outdoor dining area beneath wisteria, a brick barbecue, and a working pizza oven - which, while for professional use only - the house manager can happily book a pizza chef to make them for you. The pool is open May-September. It is not heated but its is warm in the summer months.
'La Camelia' is 15 mins from the centre of Lucca, within easy reach of Pisa, Florence, Siena & the sea. The picturesque town of San Martino in Freddana is a 5 minutes drive & offers local food shops, a supermarket, post office, pharmacy, bank, bars & restaurants.
Lucca is a beautiful historic city surrounded by intact 15 century walls, around which you can walk or cycle. Famous for its medieval towers, churches, & 'Piazza Anfiteatro'; its winding paved streets offer an array of smart boutiques, gourmet shops, excellent restaurants & traditional markets. Puccini was born there & daily recitals of his music take place in the 12 c Basilica of San Giovanni. There's also an annual open air festival of his operas during July & August at Torre Del Lago, 30 mins away.
Pisa is around 35 mins drive from the house, Florence is 60 mins. The nearby towns of Montecarlo & Vinci (home of Leonardo) are lovely places for lunch, the latter with some very good restaurants & a Leonardo museum.
The elegant seaside resorts of Versilia - Viareggio, Pietrasanta, Lido di Camaiore & Forte Dei Marmi are around 40 mins drive.
Not far from the house there are a number of wonderful villas & gardens built in the 16th & 17th centuries, the most famous being Villa Garzoni at Collodi, home of the creator of Pinocchio. Around Florence there are also several grand Medici villas worth seeing. The old spa towns of Montecatini & Bagni di Lucca are of interest; as are the picturesque ancient towns of the Garfagnana region such as Barga & Castelnuovo.
Further afield - day trips to Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra, Cinque Terre, Arezzo & the mountains of Carrara are well within reach.
Tennis, riding, bicycle hire & golf are all available in the area.
There are 5 challenging & beautiful golf courses around an hour's drive.
The ground floor has a spacious, open-plan layout of kitchen, sitting and dining areas, with double doors to a conservatory & then a wisteria-covered outdoor eating area. The house has recently been extended into the barn to create 2 additional reception rooms. Upstairs the house sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms in total: 3 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom and a bedroom with 2 single beds.
The house is set in an attractive, enclosed garden with views over unspoilt hills. A notable feature is the cascading, split-level saltwater swimming pool, 16x5m, with travertine surround, set in green lawns, the higher level being a separate shallow pool for children. There’s a patio around the higher level of the pool with ample good quality pool furniture for sunbathing. By the pool there is an outdoor dining area covered by a pretty portico. The garden also includes a more formal outdoor dining area beneath wisteria, a brick barbecue, and a working pizza oven - which, while for professional use only - the house manager can happily book a pizza chef to make them for you. The pool is open May-September. It is not heated but its is warm in the summer months.
'La Camelia' is 15 mins from the centre of Lucca, within easy reach of Pisa, Florence, Siena & the sea. The picturesque town of San Martino in Freddana is a 5 minutes drive & offers local food shops, a supermarket, post office, pharmacy, bank, bars & restaurants.
Lucca is a beautiful historic city surrounded by intact 15 century walls, around which you can walk or cycle. Famous for its medieval towers, churches, & 'Piazza Anfiteatro'; its winding paved streets offer an array of smart boutiques, gourmet shops, excellent restaurants & traditional markets. Puccini was born there & daily recitals of his music take place in the 12 c Basilica of San Giovanni. There's also an annual open air festival of his operas during July & August at Torre Del Lago, 30 mins away.
Pisa is around 35 mins drive from the house, Florence is 60 mins. The nearby towns of Montecarlo & Vinci (home of Leonardo) are lovely places for lunch, the latter with some very good restaurants & a Leonardo museum.
The elegant seaside resorts of Versilia - Viareggio, Pietrasanta, Lido di Camaiore & Forte Dei Marmi are around 40 mins drive.
Not far from the house there are a number of wonderful villas & gardens built in the 16th & 17th centuries, the most famous being Villa Garzoni at Collodi, home of the creator of Pinocchio. Around Florence there are also several grand Medici villas worth seeing. The old spa towns of Montecatini & Bagni di Lucca are of interest; as are the picturesque ancient towns of the Garfagnana region such as Barga & Castelnuovo.
Further afield - day trips to Siena, San Gimignano, Volterra, Cinque Terre, Arezzo & the mountains of Carrara are well within reach.
Tennis, riding, bicycle hire & golf are all available in the area.
There are 5 challenging & beautiful golf courses around an hour's drive.
Amenities at La Camelia - stylish Tuscan farmhouse with cascading pool near Lucca
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Lucca
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsThe property exceeds expectations with fantastic rooms, well-stocked kitchen, and excellent communication with staff. Perfect for a birthday celebration, near vineyards, breathtaking scenery, and great for family getaways.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Thank you for a wonderful stay. The villa is as described, with 5 lovely bedrooms, well equipped kitchen and dining area plus a few fantastic spots to sit outside. The pool was absolutely brilliant. We were 2 families and the space, inside and out easily absorbed us with plenty of places to sit comfortably and relax.Proximity to Lucca and the local towns was also great.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
We had a fantastic week in this beautiful house. The house was well equipped, nicely decorated and comfortable. The pool was great and we liked the different sitting areas outside. It’s very remote with beautiful views of the surrounding hills. The table tennis table was also a hit!
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Sep 2024
Lovely area.
Any issues resolved by helpful manager.
House very comfortable
Pool gorgeous !
5.0 / 10.0·Sep 2019
The house is a presented in the pictures...or even better! The kitchen is fully equipped, especially enjoyed the barbecue and the pizza oven, which made the culinary experience even better.
The owner (Alex) was very helpful and responded very quick to our questions prior to our stay. And the facility manager (Gina) was very friendly and helpful during the check in and during our stay (in case of any questions, we have contacted her via WhatsApp...so super easy!).
Location wise, the house is located in a remote area, so you need to have a car. Supermarket(s) are only 10-15 mins. away. Also a trip to the city Lucca is easy, just a 15-20 mins. drive. Bottom line, if you have a car it doesn’t really matter that the house is not located in the city itself.
All in all, a brilliant holiday, THANKS!
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(69 Ratings)
The property exceeds expectations with fantastic rooms, well-stocked kitchen, and excellent communication with staff. Perfect for a birthday celebration, near vineyards, breathtaking scenery, and great for family getaways.
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