Villa Dondolino, a Stylish Farmhouse with Private Pool close to Lucca and the Beach

Savor dreamy, unforgettable days among the romantic gardens and views of Villa Dondolino, relax on elegant loungers in the olive grove and bathing in the swimming pool. In the afternoon, make your own grillade and relish it alfresco. Then sip digestivi on the veranda.The villa's interior includes multiple living salons with beautiful period furnishings and paint finishes. Prepare delicious Italian meals in the fully equipped kitchen, featuring modern appliances and a lovely veranda with breakfast table, and gather in the gorgeous formal dining rooms for festive feasts. Glorious walks abound from your front door leading to hilltop views of high mountain ranges and glimpses of the glistening Mediterranean. Explore nearby ancient churches and the well-preserved medieval hamlets around, once a resting point for weary pilgrims travelling the Via Francigena, the famous pilgrim route that connected Northern Europe to Rome and then on to the Holy Land. Villa Dondolino enjoys an ideal location on the surrounding hills A 15 mins drive brings you to Lucca—a medieval gem of a town famed for its fortified city walls, historic architecture and monuments as well of course for its wine production. Its narrow streets and splendid squares are filled with intriguing shops, enticing cafes and great restaurants. Take a bicycle ride on the battlements or set aside a few hours to tour a local vineyard and taste your way to a new favourite wine. On a day trip away from your rural retreat, stroll along the sandy beaches or take a swim in the warm waters on the bustling Versillian Riviera just 25 mins away; it’s a unique Italian seaside experience with bathing establishments stretching for miles along the sandy shores from vibrant Viareggio to sophisticated Forte dei Marmi. Florence, Pisa, Siena, Volterra, San Gimignano, Montecatini Terme, the fishing villages of the Cinque Terre, the spectacular mountains of the Garfagnana and many other highlights are all within easy reach.COMPOSITION:Ground Floor: entrance hall, outdoor veranda, kitchen, dining area, living room, toilet, laundry room with washing machine.First Floor: 3 master bedrooms with double beds, 1 twin bedrooms with 2 single beds, 2 bathrooms with built-in showers. Notes: fireplace is not usable.The nextdoor renovated hayloft it is part of the property and it is not in use, so privacy of the guests is never compromised.Wifi is available throughout the house.Included in the rental price:Final CleaningTowels and linensElectricityGasWaterInternet WifiHigh chair (upon request at booking)Babycot (upon request at booking)Not included in the rental price:Tourist tax: mandatory and required by the local municipality, where applicable.Midstay and/or weekly cleaning and change of towels and linensBaby cot's linens