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Villa Steffy is an old farmhouse that has been completely renovated by the owners. The villa is plastered on the outside and furnished on the inside with beautiful furniture. Villa Steffy is the ideal accommodation for families. The villa, situated on the hills of Lucca, has a beautiful location due to its proximity to Ponte a Moriano and Lucca.   The villa offers spectacular views over the Lucca area and the surrounding hills. Lucca is easy to reach by bus and also by train. Lucca is only ten kilometers away. The villa is located along the road to Bagni di Lucca, with its spas, and close to the famous and suggestive "Devil's Bridge - Ponte del Diavolo". Villa Steffy can be a good starting point for trips to the famous villas of Lucca, to Versilia for beach lovers and to the famous tourist cities of Tuscany such as Pisa with its Piazza dei Miracoli (13 km), Florence (78 km) or the marble quarries from Carrara and the Cinque Terre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.     INTERIOR: Villa Steffy consists of three floors. The ground floor has access on the east side and leads to the dining room with sofa and fireplace, and a step leads to the kitchen. There is also a bathroom with shower on this floor.   A staircase of 17 steps leads to the first floor, reached by a spiral staircase next to the kitchen. The first floor has two accesses to the outside, one from the main entrance on the west side and a staircase on the east side. On this floor there is a large living room with sofa and television, a study, the children's corner equipped with many toys and books and also a service bathroom.   A staircase of 16 steps leads to the second floor which consists of the sleeping area. There are two double bedrooms and a single bedroom, with the option of adding an extra bed. All bedrooms have access to terraces and a bathroom with bathtub. There is also a double bedroom with en-suite shower room on this floor.     OUTSIDE: The park of villa Steffy is approximately 1 hectare, only partially flat but completely fenced. The park is characterized by olive groves and plants that are characteristic of this area, such as ornamental such as oleanders and fruit trees. It is possible to eat outside on the east side in front of the dining area. There is also a barbecue and relaxation area with chairs and table in front of the main entrance of the house. The swimming pool, open from the first Saturday of May to the last Saturday of September, has a rectangular shape and measures 6x12m with a variable depth from 1.40 to 2.00 m. The entrance to the pool is via an internal Roman staircase of 3 steps. It has chlorine purification and is located about 20 meters from the house. The area around the pool is equipped with sun loungers and sunbeds. At guests' disposal is also a bathroom with shower and a covered area with table.   Layout Ground floor: Entrance, dining room, kitchen, bathroom.   First floor: Living room, study, play area, toilet.   Second floor: two double bedrooms, single bedroom with possibility for an extra bed, bathroom, double bedroom with ensuite bathroom.     Design Wifi Internet, cot and high chair on request, coffee machine, dishwasher, washing machine, grill, microwave, oven, fridge freezer, toaster, DVD, piano, stereo, TV, table football, games, toys.     Exterior Private swimming pool (6 x 12 meters), garden, barbecue, parking, terraces, garden furniture, dining table + chairs.     Location Ponte a Moriano - Lucca - Tuscany - Italy     Distances Access road: paved - Airports: Pisa 45 km, Florence 75 km, Bologna 155 km, Perugia 240 km, Milan 341 km, Rome 384 km - Shops (Ponte a Moriano): 2 km, Marlia 3 km - Lucca 11 km - Collodi 18 km - Pisa 29 km - Montecatini Terme 35 km - Versilia 40 km - Forte dei Marmi 45 km - Win 50 km - Carrara 68 km - Florence 78 km - Exit Capannori 11.8 km - Exit Lucca 17.7 km - Tyrrhenian Sea (Lido di Camaiore) 38 km - beach     view Hills around Lucca     Comments Included in the rental price: Towels and bed linen Use of gas, water and electricity (except heating)   To be paid on site - Not included in the rental price: Final cleaning: 150 euros Pets: €10 per day per animal (if present) Heating: according to consumption Deposit: 600 Euro (cash on the spot) Tourist tax: 1.5 euros per person per day (max. 3 days) from 14 years LOCAL POLICIES: Rental rates include linen (changed weekly), initial cleaning, gas for cooking and hot water. Heating is charged extra based on usage or flat fee. Tourist tax is not included in the rental price. Arrival time is generally between 4pm and 7pm (after 8pm a fee of €50 is required and after 10pm the fee is €100. Any late arrival must be arranged in advance).

Nice holiday home with private pool, suitable for 4 people, quietly located in the hills between Pisa and Volterra in Tuscany.   Casa Vivaja, is part of a beautiful farm that has become known for the production of the good San Giovese wine and a nice oil. Vivaja is located in the Alta Valdera, between Pisa and Volterra, on an estate of about 500 hectares. The building dates back to the early 11th century and was transformed from a monastery (Benedettini followed by Camaldonesi) into a farmhouse around the 19th century. Thanks to holiday homes in the area, the property is perfect for celebrating large events as it is part of the farm with other properties also bookable through us and listed as Selvola 16, San Luigi, Santangiolo. All properties maintain the tranquility and the intimate to give our guests the necessary relaxation.     INTERIOR: The house consists of two floors. The ground floor consists of a spacious living room with sofa, one of which is a double sofa bed, dining table and a well-equipped kitchen. There is also a toilet.   The first floor has 2 bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two single beds and both with bathroom with shower. All rooms are decorated with antique Tuscan furniture, terracotta floors and beamed ceilings.   OUTSIDE: The farm is surrounded by a spacious garden surrounded by woods and olive groves. Also at the house there is a wood burning oven and barbecue. The pool has a round shape (5.00 and a fixed depth of 1.60 meters. The pool is located in front of the house and is accessible by stairs. The pool area is equipped with deck chairs and sunbeds. The pool is open from the last Saturday from April to the first Saturday of October.   FACILITIES: - Swimming pool with a diameter of 5 meters with a fixed depth of 1.60 meters, is open from the last Saturday of April to the first Saturday of October. - Barbecue - Cot and high chair - Air conditioning in the bedrooms   Layout Ground floor: spacious living-dining room (sofa bed), open kitchen, toilet.   First floor: bedroom with a double bed and a bedroom with two single beds. Two bathrooms with shower.     Design Aircondition, WIFI internet, fridge-freezer, oven, stove, microwave, TV, coffee machine, high chair and cot (on request), toaster, grill, DVD, washing machine, ironing board.     Exterior Swimming pool, barbecue, sunbeds, garden, parking, table + chairs.     Location Terricciola - Pisa / Lucca / Volterra - Tuscany - Italy     Distances - Access road: 200 meters of unpaved road - Services and shops: Terricciola 3 km - Volterra: 30 km - Castiglioncello (beaches) 40 km - Pisa: 42 km - San Gimignano: 45 km - Livorno: 46 km - Lucca: 50 km - Bolgheri: 55 km - Castagneto Carducci: 70 km - Florence: 75 km - Forte dei Marmi: 80 km - Siena: 85 km     view hills, valley     Comments THE PRICE INCLUDES Water and gas for use in the kitchen Weekly bed linen and towels Internet Wi-Fi   THE PRICE IS EXCLUSIVE Final cleaning: 100 euros, to be paid in advance Electricity: 100.00 euros per week Cleaning in the presence of animals (10.00 Euro / day / animal) Heating: 100 euros per week Tourist tax: to be paid directly in cash to the owner Deposit: 300 euros     LOCAL POLICIES: Rental rates include linen (changed weekly), initial cleaning, gas for cooking and hot water. Heating is charged extra based on usage or flat fee. Tourist tax is not included in the rental price. Arrival time is generally between 4pm and 7pm (after 8pm a fee of €50 is required and after 10pm the fee is €100. Any late arrival must be arranged in advance). Swimming pools are generally open from May 26 to October 1. Other dates must be checked with us before booking.

This lovely holiday home in Tuscany used to be a hay barn. Years ago it was converted into a house with all the comforts. The house is beautifully situated in the rolling countryside and has a garden of 5000m2, with olive trees, a private swimming pool and a football field.   House is suitable for 8, possibly 9 people. Downstairs is the large living-dining room and kitchen. Through French doors you walk into the garden and to the veranda, where you can enjoy the view in the shade. At the terrace is a pizza oven. You can do it yourself, but we can also arrange a cook who will prepare the tastiest Tuscan dishes for you! Also on the ground floor you will find the utility room, containing the washing machine. There is also a guest toilet.   On the upper floor are the 4 bedrooms: One double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with a jacuzzi. Furthermore, a bedroom with two single beds, which can be made into a double bed. One bedroom with two French beds (140 wide), a bathroom with bath, and one bedroom with a 2-person bath + en-suite bathroom. All bedrooms and the living room are air-conditioned.   In the garden is a beautiful private swimming pool of 6 x 12 meters and of course sunbeds, garden chairs and tables.   Parking is available in front of the house, a few bicycles are available and there is a table tennis table.   - Airports: Pisa 42 km, Firenze 60 km, Genoa 180 km, Milan 354 km, Roma 360 km   - Train station: Pescia 6 km, Lucca 12 km   - Motorway: A11 exit Capannori 7 km   - Attractions within 100 km: Lucca, Pisa, Cinque Terre, Versilia beach, Forte dei Marmi, Firenze, Massa Carrara   - Services and shops: Montecarlo in Tuscany 3 km, Porcari 4 km, Lunata 6 km   - Beach: Tyrrhenian Sea 43 km   ATTRACTIONS 4 KIDS:   - Collodi Park Pinocchio 8 km   The house is located not far from Lucca. Lucca is a place where you can just walk around and explore and enjoy and it is really close to Firenze and far from the crowds. It has a lot to offer to guests as you can explore the city on foot or by bike. There is much to see in the beautiful city, first of all the ancient walls, the amphitheater square and last but not least the Torre Guinigi. A few kilometers from Lucca you will also find beautiful villas such as Villa Reale, Villa Mansi or Villa Torrigiani.   The area surrounding Lucca also offers many interesting natural places such as Garfagnana, Valle del Serchio or Piana di Lucca. For those wishing to swim in the sea, Versilia's coastal strip, from Forte dei Marmi to Torre del Lago Puccini, offers over 20 kilometers of beaches, parks and beautiful scenery. Most beaches can be reached from Lucca in 30 to 45 minutes by car.   It can also be an ideal point to tour around the famous Cinque Terre. The area is easily accessible by car with the A11 super road Firenze-Pisa (also called Firenze mare) exit Capannori (11 km). From Genoa you can use the A12 Genova-Rosignano. The train station, which is not far from the center.