Many classic Tuscan recipes aren't overly complex but rely on the very best ingredients to reach culinary ecstasy. A similar principle can be seen at play in this villa found in the hills close to Lucca.

Part of an estate that dates back to the seventeenth century, the interior is traditional in style, with chequered tiled floors, wooden ceiling beams and fresco-styled paintings hanging on the clay walls. The kitchen is a more modern affair and the chandeliers add a touch of razzle-dazzle.

However, the real standout feature has to be the swimming pool surrounded by loungers and umbrellas perfect for dozy afternoons. As the property sits 350 metres above sea level, there's a pretty dreamy view of grapevines and olive farms to be enjoyed from the outdoor space.

The nearest town is Ponte a Moriano, which can be reached in five minutes in the car and has a handful of restaurants. The historic city of Lucca is a twenty-minute drive, while the coastal destination of Viareggio takes three-quarters of an hour to reach.
*A cot and high chair can be provided upon request.
*Heating is charged extra upon consumption.
*Electricity isn't included in the price, which means an extra €25-40 a day depending on the month in which you visit.
*The caretaker lives in an annex next door. They're very reserved and will ensure that you obtain full privacy throughout your stay.
*The swimming pool is only open from May to October.
*There's free parking available on the premises.
Air Conditioning
Baby Bath
Balcony
Barbeque
Bathtub
Beach / Pool Towels
Black-Out Blinds
Central Heating
Changing Table
Coffee Maker
Cooking Essentials
Cot / Crib
Courtyard
Desk / Workplace
Dishwasher
Drying Rack
DVD Player
Extra Pillows and Blankets
Fire Extinguisher
Fireplace
First Aid Kit
Free Parking On Premises
Free Parking On Street
Freezer
Fridge
Garden
Hair Dryer
Hangers
High Chair
Iron
Ironing Board
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen Utensils
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Microwave
Mosquito Net
Outdoor Pool
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Shower
Oven
Parking Available
Patio / Terrace
Ping Pong Table
Private Entrance
Private Pool
Safe
Satellite / Cable TV
Self Check-in / Check-out
Smoke Detector
Stair Gates
Stove
Sun Loungers / Beach Chairs
Swimming Pool
Toaster
Toiletries
TV
Washing Machine
Wi-fi