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Near Pisa & Lucca - Olive Grove House & Superb Pool Views of The Leaning Tower
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7120 sq m
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Pugnano, San Giuliano Terme, Pisa
- Place, Ripafratta Castle5 min drive
- Place, Walls of Lucca12 min drive
- Place, Leaning Tower19 min drive
- Airport, Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Double bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Ensuite
Toilet · Shower only
Master bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Near Pisa & Lucca - Olive Grove House & Superb Pool Views of The Leaning Tower
Welcome to La Lucertola. This is truly a setting from heaven. Here at La Lucertola, you will enjoy spectacular views over olive groves, fields, Pisa and her world famous Leaning Tower clearly visible in the mid-ground with the Mediterranean Sea sparkling on the horizon . This is a 5 star location.
Pisa is just a 20 minute drive away. As well as the Leaning Tower and gardens there are many other very impressive sights to see and enjoy at La Lucertola.
Please copy and paste our You Tube video link to have a fuller impression of just how beautiful La Lucertola is:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cmbu2I4Mk94
The magnificent walled city of Lucca is just a 15 minute drive away. World famous for its Lucca Summer Festival where some of the biggest names in the music business play every summer.
This is an inspiringly beautiful and most special place with unique and incredible views, immersed in an ancient dry stone wall terraced olive grove.
La Lucertola is perfectly located to make the most of the many glories of Tuscany and beyond. Pisa, is only a 20 minute drive away, as is Lucca, with her all-embracing city walls and immaculate medieval centre with exquisite boutique shops. Florence is just an hour away, the coast is reached in less than 30 minutes and the spectacular Cinque Terre can be reached in just over an hour. This unique location offers two wonderful, independent and beautifully decorated houses, both of which are on two floors and each are very spacious. They can be rented together or individually.
This house offers a large and fully-equipped kitchen with marble worktops, a hand-made dining table with six chairs for indoor dining when required. For the colder months there is central heating and a fully functioning kitchen fireplace - very cosy! The lounge is next to the kitchen and is very spacious and comfortable. It has two wonderful, top-of-the-range, luxury sofabeds, (a double and a single) as well as a SmartTV, DVD player, books and a large box of toys for younger guests. Free Wi-Fi works both throughout the house and outside areas.
Upstairs at La Lucertola both bedrooms have balconies offering fabulous and uninterrupted panoramic views. They are both very spacious and have been beautifully decorated with hand-painted murals of plants and birds that reflect the beauty and tranquillity of the outside space. There are two bathrooms, one of which is ensuite to the main bedroom. The main bathroom has a bath and both bathrooms have showers.
There is a large terrace outside the house with sun loungers, a shade pergola, with hand made wooden table and six chairs ideal for relaxing, sunbathing, dining and generally contemplating the infinite. There is a barbeque area and an original wood fired oven, perfect for making pizzas and much more - fantastic fun for everyone and of all ages and cooking abilities!
The beautiful shared salt-water swimming pool is in a secure fenced off garden area with unique olive tree shower, two dedicated sun-bathing and relaxing areas, above and below the pool, sun loungers, shade pergolas, tables and chairs. This truly special and unique place really does refresh the body, mind and soul!
Please note that at La Lucertola this is an all-inclusive price. There are no additional charges for gas, electricity, central heating and wi-fi. Wood is provided free of charge. Children are most welcome. Cots, high chairs, stair gates and extra foldaway beds can be provided at no extra charge. No additional charges for cleaning. Towels and linen provided, but do please bring your own beach/pool towels.
Pisa is just a 20 minute drive away. As well as the Leaning Tower and gardens there are many other very impressive sights to see and enjoy at La Lucertola.
Please copy and paste our You Tube video link to have a fuller impression of just how beautiful La Lucertola is:
https://youtube.com/watch?v=cmbu2I4Mk94
The magnificent walled city of Lucca is just a 15 minute drive away. World famous for its Lucca Summer Festival where some of the biggest names in the music business play every summer.
This is an inspiringly beautiful and most special place with unique and incredible views, immersed in an ancient dry stone wall terraced olive grove.
La Lucertola is perfectly located to make the most of the many glories of Tuscany and beyond. Pisa, is only a 20 minute drive away, as is Lucca, with her all-embracing city walls and immaculate medieval centre with exquisite boutique shops. Florence is just an hour away, the coast is reached in less than 30 minutes and the spectacular Cinque Terre can be reached in just over an hour. This unique location offers two wonderful, independent and beautifully decorated houses, both of which are on two floors and each are very spacious. They can be rented together or individually.
This house offers a large and fully-equipped kitchen with marble worktops, a hand-made dining table with six chairs for indoor dining when required. For the colder months there is central heating and a fully functioning kitchen fireplace - very cosy! The lounge is next to the kitchen and is very spacious and comfortable. It has two wonderful, top-of-the-range, luxury sofabeds, (a double and a single) as well as a SmartTV, DVD player, books and a large box of toys for younger guests. Free Wi-Fi works both throughout the house and outside areas.
Upstairs at La Lucertola both bedrooms have balconies offering fabulous and uninterrupted panoramic views. They are both very spacious and have been beautifully decorated with hand-painted murals of plants and birds that reflect the beauty and tranquillity of the outside space. There are two bathrooms, one of which is ensuite to the main bedroom. The main bathroom has a bath and both bathrooms have showers.
There is a large terrace outside the house with sun loungers, a shade pergola, with hand made wooden table and six chairs ideal for relaxing, sunbathing, dining and generally contemplating the infinite. There is a barbeque area and an original wood fired oven, perfect for making pizzas and much more - fantastic fun for everyone and of all ages and cooking abilities!
The beautiful shared salt-water swimming pool is in a secure fenced off garden area with unique olive tree shower, two dedicated sun-bathing and relaxing areas, above and below the pool, sun loungers, shade pergolas, tables and chairs. This truly special and unique place really does refresh the body, mind and soul!
Please note that at La Lucertola this is an all-inclusive price. There are no additional charges for gas, electricity, central heating and wi-fi. Wood is provided free of charge. Children are most welcome. Cots, high chairs, stair gates and extra foldaway beds can be provided at no extra charge. No additional charges for cleaning. Towels and linen provided, but do please bring your own beach/pool towels.
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About the area
San Giuliano Terme
Located in San Giuliano Terme, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Leaning Tower is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Viareggio Beach and Marina di Pisa Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Puccini Museum and Lucca Botanical Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pugnano, San Giuliano Terme, Pisa
What's nearby
- Ripafratta Castle - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
- Walls of Lucca - 12 min drive - 13.2 km
- Piazza Napoleone - 15 min drive - 13.9 km
- Guinigi Tower - 18 min drive - 14.6 km
- Leaning Tower - 19 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Osteria da Scianna' - 8 min drive
- Villa Cheli - 19 min drive
- Antica Osteria di Meati - 12 min drive
- Il Borghetto Del Castello - 9 min drive
- Small - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.6/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
4 February 2010
8/10 Good
Mary G.
28 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location and VIEW!
Mary G.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Sue S.
3 July 2010
Relaxing in the Tuscan sun
Sue S.
10/10 Excellent
peter D.
16 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful adventure in Italy
peter D.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
La Lucertola s.
26 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location - fantastic house and pool!
La Lucertola s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
La Lucertola s.
25 September 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an exceptionally wonderful property!
La Lucertola s.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
La Lucertola s.
22 June 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS!
La Lucertola s.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
10/10 Excellent
Howard Z.
7 May 2019
Excellent Stay
Howard Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
10/10 Excellent
La Lucertola s.
4 November 2018
Such a beautiful place!
La Lucertola s.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
La Lucertola s.
28 October 2018
Unbeatable
La Lucertola s.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
10/10 Excellent
Margaret B.
27 June 2018
Beautiful Location
Margaret B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Anne E.
15 July 2017
Fantastic view
Anne E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Neil T.
18 April 2017
Wonderful villa in beautiful countryside, fabulous hosts too!
Neil T.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Denis G., Augsburg
8 April 2017
Excelente Casa de vacaciones
Denis G.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Patricia W.
22 September 2016
comfortable home with great views
Patricia W.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Trevor &Julie N.
12 July 2016
Comfortable and stylish with everything we needed
Trevor &Julie N.
This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Elisabeth S.
28 June 2016
Fantastiskt boende i en skogssluttning
Elisabeth S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
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8/10 Good
Tim M.
23 April 2016
Very pleasant stay, lovely location and great hosts
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10/10 Excellent
Gunnar L.
3 November 2015
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10/10 Excellent
Victoria D.
21 May 2015
Very convenient location with amazing views
Victoria D.
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8/10 Good
Roelinde M.
15 April 2015
Heerlijke vakantie met fantastisch uitzicht
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Lily P.
9 October 2014
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Hans Kristian H.
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Jyri B.
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About the host
Hosted by Luisa Riddiford
Colin and I live in a separate house on the property and love living here! We always try our absolute best to ensure that everything is as it should be for you when you arrive and indeed during your holiday. We are always respectful of your privacy and we want all our guests of all ages to feel free, happy and relaxed. It isn't easy to write about yourself, so here are a few comments from previous guests: 'Luisa and Colin are the perfect hosts and I would like to thank them for allowing us to spend a little time sharing their little piece of Tuscan heaven.' 'The owners live on site and provide a friendly information facility and comprehensive support.' 'Thanks to Luisa and Colin for their hospitality. 'The hospitality and friendliness of the hosts was superb...wee things like this can make a holiday. Always there if needed but never intrusive.'
Luisa taught English in a school near Pisa in 1986 and fell in love with the area. We returned, many times. We made lifelong friends and began to feel that this could be a new home and a new life. After 12 years of living and working in London, we decided to take the plunge, change direction and embrace the challenge of creating a new life. We wanted to be closer to nature, direct our own affairs and to live in a beautiful place with a decent climate.
Luisa taught English in a school near Pisa in 1986 and fell in love with the area. We returned, many times. We made lifelong friends and began to feel that this could be a new home and a new life. After 12 years of living and working in London, we decided to take the plunge, change direction and embrace the challenge of creating a new life. We wanted to be closer to nature, direct our own affairs and to live in a beautiful place with a decent climate.
Why they chose this property
We found 'La Lucertola' as a semi ruin, completely overgrown and crying out for some love and attention. We first fell in love with the incredible view and the prospect of living in the country but close to Pisa and the sea. We found it - this is a fantastic location.
This place gives us inspiration and the energy to live a good and authentic life. We are happy to share this beauty and joy with our guests who over 20 years of operation wholeheartedly testify to the magic of this very special location. The houses are spacious, comfortable and well proportioned. One would happily live in them all year round - they are much more than a simple rental property - they are proper houses with a true sense of home.
This place gives us inspiration and the energy to live a good and authentic life. We are happy to share this beauty and joy with our guests who over 20 years of operation wholeheartedly testify to the magic of this very special location. The houses are spacious, comfortable and well proportioned. One would happily live in them all year round - they are much more than a simple rental property - they are proper houses with a true sense of home.
What makes this property unique
The view is unique, breathtaking and truly inspiring. We can see The Leaning Tower, the Mediterranean coast and the islands of Capraia and Corsica. We overlook olive grove, forest, field and village. Overhead are birds of prey and the night sounds of owls.
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