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Very private villa, pool, 12KM to Lucca, amazing views, electric car charging

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Pretty villa with pool
Pool
Pool
Pool
Lovely mature garden set in an olive grove

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8170 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Lucca, Toscana
  • Villa Grabau
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Walls of Lucca
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Piazza Napoleone
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Lucca (LCV)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Very private villa, pool, 12KM to Lucca, amazing views, electric car charging

Friends of Tuscany Ltd." manage all aspects of your villa booking with tailored information to get the most from your holiday. We can help to arrange a shopping delivery service, home made meal on arrival, wine tours, children’s activities, wild swimming spots, festivals, events, and restaurant recommendations based on our personal knowledge of the area built up over 30 years.

Casa dell' Acqua is a beautifully restored traditional farmhouse villa, which is wonderfully situated in a large olive grove on a hill overlooking the plain towards Lucca. There is a restaurant within walking distance, 200m (please note this restaurant opens with reservations only so guests must book).

The house can sleep 7 adults and a baby or child.

This is a special house which offers the opportunities of organised walking, art classes, home cooked meal delivery service and cooking lessons.

The house has lovely features with all modern facilities. It has been only recently restored and has a large olive grove around it. There is a colourful garden and terraces, on one of which an out of ground pool has been erected, great for cooling off or playing in. Casa dell'Aqua is a good sized country house with 4 bedrooms, 2 doubles, 1 twin bedroom, and 1 bedroom with a small double (120 x 195cm) bed.

There is a large bright living room with a dining area and stone open fireplace, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen with table, and a utility room. There is a very comfortable, cool atmosphere about the old house, with many features including chestnut beams and terracotta ceilings, and lovely tiled floors.

There is good free internet and an electric car parking port which is paid at source.

Casa Dell' Acqua is so called due to the ancient well in the garden. It is situated on a famous hill known as 'La Bracolleria', which is host to seven small villages, olive groves, vineyards and farms. The Lucca hills are known for the quality of their wine and particularly olives and olive oil. There are fantastic views over the plain to Lucca, and over the Apuane Mountains to the North. One of the best inexpensive Tuscan-retreats.

The famous art city of Lucca is only a few kilometres away, and the lovely villages of the Media Valley and the dramatic mountain scenery of the Garfagnana are also nearby. There are many restaurants in the locality. There are also important churches and villages which can be visited on foot.

We can help arrange mountain biking, hill walking, horse riding, gorge walking and cooking classes which are all available locally.

Pool is open from May to October but this can be negotiated.

The owner will ask for a €200 refundable damages deposit.

Property manager

Friends of Tuscany Ltd
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Languages

English, Italian
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Amenities

Pool
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Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
100 pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
€105 pet cleaning fee - Heating is measured and charged as extra
-€200 returnable damages deposit due on arrival. - If using car charger, the owner will measure usage and charge you at the end of your stay.
-Tourist tax due to the owner -Pool open from May to October (can be negotiated)

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number IT046017C2GAD5MBL8

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lucca

Located in Lucca, this villa is in a rural area. Museum of Torture and Lucca Center of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Villa Grabau and Villa Reale. Puccini Museum and Lucca Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cave exploring.
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Lucca, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Villa Grabau - 14 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Walls of Lucca - 18 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Guinigi Tower - 20 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 21 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Lucca Ponte a Moriano Station - 13 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osteria Il Botteghino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Antica Locanda di Sesto - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bar la vela - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Del Vecchio Pazzo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Il Naso - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Very private villa, pool, 12KM to Lucca, amazing views, electric car charging have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Very private villa, pool, 12KM to Lucca, amazing views, electric car charging pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Very private villa, pool, 12KM to Lucca, amazing views, electric car charging?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very private villa, pool, 12KM to Lucca, amazing views, electric car charging?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very private villa, pool, 12KM to Lucca, amazing views, electric car charging located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 6 miles (10 km) of Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Villa Grabau and Villa Reale. Campo di Marte Hospital and Piazza Santa Maria are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful Setting

This property has everything you need for a comfortsble stay. Its beautifully placed and a great jumping off spot for exploring Tuscany. The hosts were just lovely and couldn't do enough to help us. I highly recommend it and we will go back. Our delight was sitting on the terraces at night and watching the fire flies. Lots of wildlife to enjoy in and around the gardens and olive grove.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eamonn O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Beautiful place, fantastic views, great weather, lovely property. The drive up and down is challenging initially but soon got used to it. Restaurant di Tosca up the hill is really nice. Lucca is the best of towns, better than Firenze or Pisa. The pool is small but very welcome in the heat.

10/10 Excellent

tom r.

A lovely property in a stunning location

We were a party of 8 and we had a terrific two weeks in August at this lovely property. The kids (aged 9-13) loved the pool and the grown-ups enjoyed the peace, the views and the figs in the garden! We spent lazy days avoiding the heat of the sun in the shady garden or the beautiful house, and evenings exploring the local restaurants. The hills are great for strolls, and Lucca, Pisa and Florence are easy to reach for stimulating days out. The house had all the facilities we needed, and space enough for four adults plus kids. The pool is small but perfect for cooling off in the summer heat. Enzo and Olga, who manage the property, were very helpful, dealing with minor issues (broken tap and kettle) promptly, and leaving tasty local treats for us twice during our stay. Hard to find negatives - the appliances were generally a bit tired (dishwasher and washing machine both could do with replacing) but not a major problem.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Fantastic family time

Recently returned from Casa de'll Aqua and had a fantastic time, the house is large enough for 7 adults and a young child to live comfortably without getting in each other's way. Definitely would recommend hiring a car as it is quite far from supermarket in Ponte a Mariano, also you will want to explore the beautiful countryside, as in Lucca, Barga, Florence etc. We also did a pasta making day with Rita and we all throughly enjoyed our day. The restaurant up the hill just some 200m was excellent value for money and the food was amazing as was the wine. Enzo and Olga where great hosts and paid visits throughout our time with help advice and cakes. Would definitely recommend and hopefully will return.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tanya C.

Spacious, beautiful views, rustic, clean and well equipped.

We have just returned from 12 days in this spacious beautiful house. With 7 adults we had plenty of space to chill in the beautiful garden or take a quick cooling dip in the pool. The house is situated in the hills away from everyone but we travelled out and about and visited the beaches, a lake, Pisa, Lucca and Florence all wiithin easy reach by car or train. The only downside to our stay was the constant barking of local dogs at night which woke us all up each night. Olga and Enzo were on hand if we needed them for anything, hey were very friendly and always appeared with a smile and goodies.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John Parsons

Perfect for us, all we could have wished for.

We couldn't find fault in any way, owner Enzo was very helpful and gave us much appreciated gifts. Bedrooms and bathrooms very comfortable, loved the kitchen. Lounge nice and cool and outside eating area great. The highlight was the pool of course, we were in and out of it all the time. Great views of the beautiful countryside, amazing weather, loved the wildlife; lizards, fireflies, butterflies and birds singing all the time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

Amazing Family home, Wonderful Views

‘ Perfect family villa sleeping 8 people, in 4 double rooms with 2 bathrooms. All the equipment and amenities you need to have an enjoyable stay. The location is outstanding, right near beautiful Lucca and easy to access Train Station which we took into Florence. Both Enzo and Olga are contactable throughout and assisted with any issues immediately ..They came to see us when we arrived and checked out. They had left some cakes and wine and even bought another gift during the week. We will certainly return to this area and would recommend this villa. The local restaurants are amazing and worth a visit. We were 4 friends sharing the villa, and had an amazing time’.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Fabulous

We have recently spent two fabulous weeks at Casa dell Acqua in Tuscany. The property is in a beautiful location in the San Guisto di Brancoli area, just above the medieval city of Lucca. Our holiday was organised through 'Friends of Tuscany' who we found to be excellent in giving guidance on everything that would help our visit to Tuscany as enjoyable as possible. They gave us contacts for the best hire car company, local restaurants in the area, historical places of interest, and excursions to name but a few. The owners, Enzo and Olga are extremely friendly and helpful, giving much appreciated information and advice on the history of the local area, and the many interesting places to visit. Casa Del Acqua is a beautiful villa which has recently been restored by Enzo and Olga. It has its own swimming pool and bbq areas which we used throughout our time there. It is situated in an olive grove, with other interesting plants, flowers and herbs. The views across the Lucca plain are stunning, well worth the journey up the winding road that leads to the villa, some 2km from the nearest shop and post office. The City of Lucca is also stunning, and a cycle around the ancient walls is definitely recommended. A trip to Bagni da Lucca and the ancient Spa is definitely an experience not to be missed, as is an afternoon spent canyoning down a beautiful gorge in the Ganfagnala area. Our family holiday this year was the best so far. We would recommend Tuscany, and in particular Casa dell Acqua as an amazing location. We found the local restaurants good value, (if you eat where the locals eat), and the local supermarkets inexpensive. Thanks again to Olga, Enzo and Andrew (Friends of Tuscany), for making our holiday special.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

D. D.

An Outstanding Villa in a beautiful location.

Our stay at Casa dell'Acqua was a very enjoyable one. We followed the directions we were given and they took directly to the villa. The location is quite stunning overlooking the valley and town of Lucca. At night too, quite spectacular with the lights in the valley and the stars. The villa is large and can easily accommodate a family, there were seven of us and we had space, we ate outside most of the time which was a very enjoyable experience. There are four bedrooms upstairs and a bathroom with another bathroom located down stairs. The kitchen is well fitted out and has a dish washer, a larger fridge would have been a help but we managed. For shopping there is a large supermarket in Marla (Esselunga) and you can find all your shopping needs and more there. Outside in the back area there is a washing machine and a washing line in the front garden. Large living room downstairs and TV channels to choose from, we did not watch any TV as too much to do. The pool got quite a bit of use if for no other reason just to cool off, it way the Italians do it, but they try and that's the main thing. The location is rural and you have all that comes with it. The dogs bark but its fine, its just part of all that is going on. There are ants and spiders but it all makes for the fun of country living. None of it was a problem. There is a lot to do in the area and one of our regrets was not checking what was going on in Lucca and we missed the summer festival. We went to Canyon Park, Pisa, Florence all of which are an easy drive, check out the parking first and its easy. It you want a great meal head up to the restaurant above the villa, A Palazzo, it's a five minute walk. The place is beautiful and the food magnificent. House wine is also very drinkable. Seriously seven of us at and drank for 105euros, no one went home hungry. Olga came to see us on our last day and brought us some local cakes as a gift, a very nice lady and very helpful. We had the same when we arrived. My only complaint is we stayed one week instead of two, but we will return, it was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jennifer h.

Lovely position

Spacious and well-equipped for our family of four adults. Owners very friendly and helpful, they gave us delicious cakes and pies! Splendid view down valley towards Lucca and nice garden and seating areas. We had a wonderful meal at the local restaurant, A Palazzo, a short walk above the villa, which was good value and authentic local cuisine. Overall would definitely recommend this villa. But a small car, ie Fiat Panda, as all the locals drive, would have been better than the upgraded large saloon car that we ended up with, the roads are narrow and windy! So many good places to explore all around.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Casa Dell'Acqua

We were a party of four adults. the journey by car from Pisa was an adventure in itself. The last section up thro the chicanes was great fun. the Villa is amazing. The view astounding. The two bathrooms were a bonus. The piece de resistance was the pool with the incredible view. The weather was lovely and the pool became like a warm bath. It was used every day. The Villa had every thing we could need and the kitchen was a joy to use. Just up the road around the next bend is a lovely old restaurant also with a great view from the terrace. The food is traditional and the owner was so helpful. Lucca is not far away and is not to be missed. Collectively we had a wonderful time and have no hesitation in highly recommending Casa Dell'Acqua and its very helpful owners.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Claire Ganthony

Lovely Villa in a great location

We've just returned from a week's stay at Casa dell'Acqua with our two children, aged 1 and 3 and our friends and their son aged 2. We had a lovely stay and found the Villa to be more spacious and better presented than we expected from the photographs. It is very well equipt with pretty much anything you might need provided in the kitchen facilities. Any small problems we did have were dealt with very quickly by the owners Olga and Enzo, who were very friendly without being intrusive. The only thing that we could have done with was clearer instuctions on what to do with rubbish as our bins weren't emptied as we hadn't realised recyclables needed to be bagged up. Olga wasn't phased by this however and sorted it out for us. As with most properties, when travelling with children of this age, we did have to be vigilent with the children due to stone and tiled floor, staircases and the terraced garden outside, but we found the property suited our group very well. It was very easy to travel to Lucca, Pisa (we went by train from Lucca as the children enjoy train rides), the beach at Viareggio, Barga and explore the surrounding hills. We would definitely recommend this property to other families or groups of friends wanting a nice mixture of relaxing holiday and opportunity to explore.

8/10 Good

Tanja D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lucca

Super sauber,tolle Lage,nette Gastgeber,war alles top
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paolo O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tutto perfetto

Ottimo soggiorno. Casa perfetta.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Astrid K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Familienurlaub in der Toskana

Leider sehr schlechtes Wetter mit dauerregen, die anfahrt zum Haus lädt nicht zu Ausflügen ein, da es eine sehr enge kurvige und unübersichtliche Strecke über 3,5 km ist😩
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gianni R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Tuscan Villa

We loved our stay. It was just how we dreamed of staying in a Tuscan villa. The villa was absolutely beautiful and the views were breathtaking. Our hosts were very helpful and responsive if we had any questions. We were able to drive to Lucca, Florence, Pisa, the train to go to Cinque Terra and explore the local area, The location was fantastic. The countryside is just so beautiful. We would highly recommend the villa as a memorable place to enjoy Tuscany. Thank you again to our hosts for offering your beautiful villa.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Laurent C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

belle maison

belle maison région magnifique très bon accueil piscine hors sol petite présence de chiens dans le voisinage gênant
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tuscany

We loved our villa stay. Beautiful views, lovely pool. We would only wish for air conditioning. They provided fans but it was very hot in the late afternoons and nights. The 4km drive up the mountain was daunting every time, as it is a one lane riad with 2way traffic and lots of blind curves. Be warned! The owners were very helpful and readily available to answer questions, etc. Enzo even took me grocery shopping and gave me helpful hints. We had a fabulous dinner at the restaurant a5 min. walk up the road. Don’t miss Erasmus Restaurant nearby but you must make reservations! Thanks to all who made our stay magical!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mimi L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The House in the Tuscan Hills

We were a group of 5 sisters who experienced a delightful week staying in Casa Dell’Acqua, a charming home in Lucca, Italy. The home was very comfortable. It exuded all the charm one might imagine when thinking about Tuscany. At night we could see the lights of the city below, a truly beautiful sight. During the day the scent of lavender, mint, herbs and a variety of different plantings filled the air. The drive up the hill was not as scary as we thought it might be. Once we got use to it and followed some of the other drivers’ methods of alerting their presence…beeping the horn prior to rounding the curve, we became very confident with the road. Mr. Enzo was very helpful acquainting us with the property. The walled city of Lucca was easy to get to as well as the markets and other Tuscan sights! We are home now with our photos and memories to remind us that this glorious vacation did in fact happen!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rutger

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place to stay with stunning view close to Lucca

We reallly loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb

This is a very loved property. The grounds are beautiful, the house is charming, the pool is refreshing and the views are breathtaking. The owner met us on arrival and at departure and was very kind and did everything to assure we would have a wonderful stay. This was the perfect place for our stay in Lucca and would definitely stay here again! Loved it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The way to see Tuscany

It was so wonderful to be up in the hills of Tuscany and enjoying the outdoors. The house was so charming and historic We were able to walk up to an excellent restaurant in another historic building. As well, it was so close to Lucca and the train station. My husband has been all over the world and he said it was his best trip he’s ever taken! Thank you for the experience! Sue Mahoney
Stayed 30 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

arnaud M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal pour decouvrir la Toscane en famille

Ideal pour decouvrir la Toscane en famille
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tolle Aussicht

Wir hatten eine wunderbare Woche, der Gastgeber war sehr zuvorkommend und unkompliziert. Die Umgebung ist sehr schön, zahlreiche Tagesausflugsziele sind möglich.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

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