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
- Cosmopolitan Golf & Country Club33.77 km
- Golf Club Tirrenia34.79 km
- Montecatini Golf53.42 km
- Versilia Golf Club43.23 km
- Golf Club Bellosguardo Vinci61.86 km
- Golf Club Fontevivo55.61 km
- Golf Club Quarrata69.2 km
- Golf Club Le Pavoniere78.31 km
- Montelupo Golf Club71.33 km
- Toscana Resort Castelfalfi - Lake64.32 km
- Toscana Resort Castelfalfi - Mountain64.88 km
- Monte Cimone Golf Club67.57 km
- Circolo Golf Marigola81.52 km
- Campanino Golf Course116.42 km
- Golf Club Bologna128.03 km
18 holes
9 holes
less than 9 holes
3 golf courses are within 30 minutes of La Gattaiola - at Montecatini Terme, Pisa and Versilia
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Changeover day: Flexible
WeeklyWeek NightWeekend NightPer Property
£750May 1 2012 – Jun 2 2012Minimum stay: 1 Week
£1,350Jun 2 2012 – Aug 31 2012Minimum stay: 1 Week
£1,000Sep 1 2012 – Sep 8 2012Minimum stay: 1 Week
£495Sep 8 2012 – Sep 21 2012Minimum stay: 1 Night
£1,000Sep 22 2012 – Oct 31 2012Minimum stay: 1 Month
£750Nov 1 2012 – Mar 31 2013Minimum stay: 1 Night
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
- Property
- Farmhouse, semi-detached, floor area - 140 m²
- 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
- 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
- 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)
Location details
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!).
- 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
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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
