La Gattaiola
Delightful Tuscan Farmhouse with Breathtaking Views
Golf Courses nearby
- Cosmopolitan Golf & Country Club
- Golf Club Tirrenia
- Montecatini Golf
- Versilia Golf Club
- Golf Club Bellosguardo Vinci
- Golf Club Fontevivo
- Toscana Resort Castelfalfi - Lake
- Toscana Resort Castelfalfi - Mountain
- Monte Cimone Golf Club
Property description
Delightful Tuscan Farmhouse with Breathtaking Views
La Gattaiola (or ‘catflap’ in English!) is set amongst the Renaissance villas of south-west Lucca in one of the most beautiful and now the most protected and exclusive areas of Lucca La Gattaiola is a nineteenth-century Lucchesi casale or farmhouse in the heart of Tuscany and its owners are pleased to offer high quality accommodation in a spacious and newly-renovated section of a farmhouse with breathtaking views from every window. The large 3-bedroom accommodation at La Gattaiola may be rented throughout the year for long holidays or for off-season breaks sleeping a maximum of 7+3 (10) people
La Gattaiola (or ‘catflap’ in English!) is set amongst the Renaissance villas of south-west Lucca in one of the most beautiful and now the most protected and exclusive areas of Lucca La Gattaiola is a nineteenth-century Lucchesi casale or farmhouse in the heart of Tuscany and its owners are pleased to offer high quality accommodation in a spacious and newly-renovated section of a farmhouse with breathtaking views from every window. The large 3-bedroom accommodation at La Gattaiola may be rented throughout the year for long holidays or for off-season breaks sleeping a maximum of 7+3 (10) people
Location
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Gattaiola
Located in the small village of Gattaiola on the outskirts of the Tuscan Renaissance walled city of Lucca, the birthplace of Puccini, Gattaiola is also home to one of Italy's finest Slowfood restaurants and visitors in search of authentic Tuscan gastronomy will be delighted by this gem Although situated amidst the lush green Colline Lucchesi (Lucca hills), La Gattaiola is only a stone’s throw from the centre of the city, having every amenity to hand such as small local food and wine shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants as Lucca is only 3km or a 5 minute drive away (or 7 minutes to the walls by bike!).
Located in the small village of Gattaiola on the outskirts of the Tuscan Renaissance walled city of Lucca, the birthplace of Puccini, Gattaiola is also home to one of Italy's finest Slowfood restaurants and visitors in search of authentic Tuscan gastronomy will be delighted by this gem Although situated amidst the lush green Colline Lucchesi (Lucca hills), La Gattaiola is only a stone’s throw from the centre of the city, having every amenity to hand such as small local food and wine shops, supermarkets, bars and restaurants as Lucca is only 3km or a 5 minute drive away (or 7 minutes to the walls by bike!).
- Nearest beach:
- Viareggio at 30 kilometres
- Nearest airport:
- Pisa at 30 kilometres
- Nearest railway station:
- Lucca at 3 kilometres
- Nearest ferry port:
- Livorno at 40 kilometres
- Nearest motorway junction:
- Lucca Ovest at 3 kilometres
- Car:
- recommend
Rental Rates
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Rental basis: Per Property
Rental Notes:
Security deposit payable of 500 Euros Central heating is charged at 200 Euros per week per property 50% payable on booking with balance 8 weeks prior to arrival
| Period name | Period dates | Weekly | Weekend per night | Midweek per night | Minimum stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2009 - 2 Jun 2009 | £ 750 | n/a | n/a | 1 Week | |
| 2 Jun 2009 - 31 Aug 2009 | £ 1350 | n/a | n/a | 1 Week | |
| 1 Sep 2009 - 8 Sep 2009 | £ 1000 | n/a | n/a | 1 Week | |
| 8 Sep 2009 - 21 Sep 2009 | £ 495 | n/a | n/a | 1 Night | |
| 22 Sep 2009 - 31 Oct 2009 | £ 1000 | n/a | n/a | 1 Month | |
| 1 Nov 2009 - 31 Mar 2010 | £ 750 | n/a | n/a | 1 Night |
Security deposit payable of 500 Euros Central heating is charged at 200 Euros per week per property 50% payable on booking with balance 8 weeks prior to arrival
Accommodation and Amenities
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- Property
- Farmhouse, semi-detached, floor area - 140 m²
- Bedrooms
- 3 bedrooms, sleeps up to 10 people
- Bedroom 1 - 1 Extra Large Double Bed, 1 Cot
- Bedroom 2 - 1 Extra Large Double Bed
- Bedroom 3 - 3 Single Beds
- Study has a single sofabed and the living room a double sofabed
- Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom, 1 shower
- Bathroom 1 - 1 Sink, Toilet, Bath with Shower, Bidet
- Bathroom 2 - 1 Sink, Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet
- Reception
- Living area seating for 10 people
- Dining area seating for 10 people
- Meals
- Breakfast (Booking Possible)
- Lunch (Booking Possible)
- Dinner (Booking Possible)
- Location Type
- Mountain
- Rural
- Village
- Picturesque
- General
- Central Heating
- Free Standing Fan
- Hair Dryer
- Sunbed
- Linen Provided
- Towels Provided
- Kitchen and Laundry
- Coffee Maker
- Freezer
- Grill
- Dish Washer
- Fridge
- Iron and Board
- Liquidiser
- Juicer
- Microwave
- Oven
- Toaster
- Washing Machine
- Entertainment
- Board Games
- Books
- CD Player
- Children's Toys
- DVD Library
- DVD Player
- Television
- Computer Available
- Satellite or Cable TV
- Internet Access
- Broadband Access
- Outdoor
- Garden Furniture
- Garden
- Parking
- Sunbeds
- Terrace
- Barbeque
- Washing Line
- Swimming Pool
- Outdoor Pool
- Private Pool
- Sport and Leisure
- Golf
- Bird Watching
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Sailing
- Skiing
- Walking
- Fishing
- Health Spa
- Tennis
- Water Sports
- Suitability
- Children Welcome
- Unsuitable for elderly or infirm
- Wheelchair inaccessible
- Pets considered
- Notes
- La Gattaiola offers the best of all worlds: proximity to the city and all its amenities combined with being located within an oasis in the verdant countryside in which to relax and recharge. La Gattaiola is set amongst olive groves & vineyards with far reaching views There's something for everyone here with art and culture on the doorstep and to delight photographers and artists alike or if you prefer take the spa waters at the numerous local thermal baths antique markets gastronomic & wine tours and routes designer outlet shopping summer pop concerts (July 2007 George Michael, Elton John, Norah Jones, Joss Stone, Steely Dan) Torre del Lago where the annual summer Puccini Opera Festival is held (30 mins) camellia and azalea festivals flower markets Carnival at Viareggio (30 mins) or even organised house buying trips Other activities include cycling tennis (5 mins) horse-riding golf (3 beautiful and Important golf courses (all within 30 mins driving distance)
Golf details
3 golf courses are within 30 minutes of La Gattaiola - at Montecatini Terme, Pisa and Versilia
Additional information
Location
La Gattaiola's accessibility to motorway links also makes it perfect as a base for touring the rest of Tuscany with other main art towns and cultural centres such as
Pisa (20 minutes)
Florence (45 minutes)
Chianti, Siena and San Gimignano - easy day excursion distance
Contact the owner
Contact details
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FairwayBreaks.com property 3127
- Name:
- Dianne Bowles
Languages spoken
English