A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca.
House in Lucca
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
About this house rental
Villa Chiara is the independent end-portion of a recently renovated typical Tuscany "casale" (villa), located on a hill in the beautiful countryside, about 4. 5 km from the medieval walls of the city of Lucca. This surrounding is extremely quiet and out of noisy touristic paths.
The whole villa is located in the middle of a 30,000sqm green area with a large shared swimming pool and private parking for your car.
The house (about 100sqm) is very bright but fresh, with refined country-chic furniture, and is divided into two floors with an internal staircase.
The ground floor (about 50sqm) is composed of:
a large living room (with color TV),
a dining area (fully equipped for 10 persons),
a kitchen (fully equipped, with gas burner, oven, espresso coffee machines, etc.),
a bathroom (with shower, toilet, bidet, washbasin, hairdryer, etc.).
The upper floor (about 50sqm) is composed of:
two bedrooms, one (about 25sqm) with a king size bed, the second (about 17sqm) with a queen size bed,
a bathroom (with shower, toilet, bidet, washbasin, hairdryer, etc.),
a small corridor.
The house heating is automatically controlled according to your desire.
The private garden (about 350sqm), with direct entrance from the living room, has sunshine light almost all day long. It is equipped with teak-wood furniture to eat outside under a shady gazebo covering the whole external dining area, besides a relaxation area under a large sun umbrella.
Guests are welcome in the house, in the private garden, in the whole green space, and in the swimming pool area.
The whole villa is located in the middle of a 30,000sqm green area with a large shared swimming pool and private parking for your car.
The house (about 100sqm) is very bright but fresh, with refined country-chic furniture, and is divided into two floors with an internal staircase.
The ground floor (about 50sqm) is composed of:
a large living room (with color TV),
a dining area (fully equipped for 10 persons),
a kitchen (fully equipped, with gas burner, oven, espresso coffee machines, etc.),
a bathroom (with shower, toilet, bidet, washbasin, hairdryer, etc.).
The upper floor (about 50sqm) is composed of:
two bedrooms, one (about 25sqm) with a king size bed, the second (about 17sqm) with a queen size bed,
a bathroom (with shower, toilet, bidet, washbasin, hairdryer, etc.),
a small corridor.
The house heating is automatically controlled according to your desire.
The private garden (about 350sqm), with direct entrance from the living room, has sunshine light almost all day long. It is equipped with teak-wood furniture to eat outside under a shady gazebo covering the whole external dining area, besides a relaxation area under a large sun umbrella.
Guests are welcome in the house, in the private garden, in the whole green space, and in the swimming pool area.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Lucca
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We felt very comfortable. Unfortunately it was very hot at the time. However, the house has very good air conditioning.
The check in with Ingrid was wonderful. She was always available to answer any questions we had. We had a great time with our friends.
5.0 / 5.0
This property is aesthetically pleasing at every turn. The apartment is part of a large house with 8 or so units. They share access to a pool. Carlos' unit is a beautiful corner unit with a large private garden that is unbelievably peaceful and quiet regardless of who is in the other units.
The views are spectacular, looking out onto a large forest and valley beyond.
The unit itself is very well equipped.
The location just 10 minutes from Lucca is perfect for exploring the city, the wider area or just relaxing in the tranquil garden.
Only negative was some late night noise from neighbors who despite repeated requests, talked loudly into the early morning hours.
Communication through Ingrid was excellent.
Would definitely stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our stay at Villa Chiara, a rural location, a short drive to Lucca and further afield to other Tuscan villages and the coast. The villa is very comfortable and well equipped, the house is part of a small complex with its own well established private garden and shared pool - all well maintained. Very much like the photos. We would definitely recommend Villa Chiara for a relaxing holiday and location to visit the area. Thank you to Carlo and to Ingrid for sharing a wonderful holiday home.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a fantastic holiday in this beautiful property. It is in a great location; quiet, peaceful gorgeous scenery in the background. Lucca (which is a great place to visit) is just 15 minutes away, Pisa is 30 minutes and Florence is only a 1 1/4 hour drive away. We had some fabulous meals at the hotel which is a 10 mins walk away. And the property itself is terrific. Beautifully decorated and extremely comfortable, it had every facility we need or wanted during our stay. The pool communal and gardens are also lovely (and we often had the pool to ourselves during our 10 day stay). We enjoyed eating and relaxing in our spacious private garden. A special mention for Ingrid, who was extremely helpful during our stay and had lots of good tips. My family of four, with two children aged 11 and 13, loved our stay. Highly recommended.
5.0 / 5.0
Family stayed at the villa for a week in July ‘23. Very enjoyable week. What struck us is that Villa C in reality is very much as advertised. Clean, tidy, light and airy. The pool is close by and the dedicated pool beds was a real plus. Short drive to Lucca. Also nice and accessible paths for walks/runs down along the river
5.0 / 5.0
we had a lovely stay at Villa Chiara, which has the best and most beautiful location.
Really cozy house and nice hosts.
5.0 / 5.0
We stayed 6 nights at Villa Chiara. It was the perfect size for our family of 3. The apartment was clean and cozy with everything you needed to feel at home. The décor was charming and had Tuscan flair. Our favorite part of staying here was the location. It’s picturesque, everything you would imagine the Tuscan countryside to be. It’s surrounded by green rolling hills. There are vineyards nearby. Fields of sunflowers just waiting to burst open under the summer sun dotting the countryside. Every morning we would drink our espresso in the courtyard listening to the birds. It was magical! It’s only about 15 minutes to Lucca, which makes it convenient and accessible. We went to Lucca multiple times. We also took a day trip to Volterra and San Gimignano. The pool was great and most of the time we had it to ourselves. It was hot so we used it almost every day. Carlos and Ingrid were so welcoming and made check-in and check-out easy and really added a personal touch to the experience. If we ever get the chance to go back to Tuscany, we would stay here again.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful stay at villa Chiara. The location is beautiful and the house very charming. Also the big shared swimming pool was a great bonus.
Thank you Carlo and Ingrid!
5.0 / 5.0
We just got home from Italy and one of our best memories will be our stay at the Villa Chiara. Just a 10 minute drive from Lucca and centrally located to many other Tuscanny sites. It was the perfect location for us---the beauty of the country, close to the fun of a historic city.
We had a two bedroom on the corner with a lovely yard, outside eating area and view. The inside of the villa is as charming as it gets and the owners have thoughtfully stocked it with everything you need.
Ingrid was our shepherdess while there, always available to help with all kinds of questions. She gave us excellent recommendations to restaurants and sites. We also contracted with her to make dinner for us on our last night there. We were able to sit out at the table outside and take in the sunset as we enjoyed our delicious dinner. If you stay here, take advantage of this opportunity!
Some say "the room doesn't matter" but lol, they are wrong. This lovely little villa enriched our stay no end.
5.0 / 5.0
Familienurlaub mit Pool nahe Lucca
Wir haben 2 sehr schöne Wochen in der Villa Chiara mit unseren 2 Kindern verbracht. Wir hatten vor Ort alles, was wir gebraucht haben. Sehr praktisch ist der geschlossene Garten. Unser größerer Sohn liebte den Pool, den wir meist für uns alleine hatten.
Ingrid hat uns sehr nett empfangen und hatte für unsere Fragen und Belange immer ein offenes Ohr.
Wir können Villa Chiara nur empfehlen und kommen wahrscheinlich wieder 😀
5.0 / 5.0
Super lovely, cozy house - nice pool - great also with kids- nice host
We enjoyed our time very much. Already considering when coming back the next time :) Thank you very much for everything!
3.0 / 5.0
Charmant gîte
C’est une charmante petite maison, décorée avec goût. Elle est assez bien équipée côté cuisine mais un barbecue serait le bienvenu. Elle dispose aussi d’une machine à laver, bien pratique. Par contre le Wiffi n’est pas très rapide et pas de climatisation.
La maison et ses abords (piscine) sont en pleine nature et au vent, ce qui est bienvenu. Le jardin réservé à la maison est très plaisant et joliment fleuri mais la terrasse qui accueille la table pour les repas mériterait d’être mieux entretenue, beaucoup de charme mais peu pratique. Si l’ensemble de la maison est propre, la cuisine (crédence et certains ustensiles de cuisine) avait été négligée lors du dernier nettoyage...
C’est a priori un endroit calme mais sans oublier le concert nocturne du chien de la maison d’à côté (dont n’est pas responsable notre hôte bien entendu). De plus, la location étant mitoyenne, l’insonorisation n’est pas au top.
Petit conseil, changer le lit « double » de la 2e chambre car il est branlant.
Localisation à qq km de Lucca est parfaite !
5.0 / 5.0
Erholsamer Urlaub abseits vom Trudel
Wir haben unseren Urlaub in der Villa sehr genossen. Alles ist sehr gepflegt und ordentlich. Man hat einen eigenen zur Wohnung gehörenden Garten mit einem überdachten Essplatz. Sehr schön sind auch der Pool und die Aussenanlage. Wir wurden durch Ingrid herzlich empfangen. Sie ist wirklich jederzeit erreichbar und hilfsbereit. Wir kommen gerne wieder.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful Home!
We recently stayed (two couples) for four nights and this was a wonderful home. Carlo and Ingrid were so helpful before and during our stay. We had plenty of space and the home is nice and has everything you could need. We arranged with Ingrid to have a meal brought to the home for us one night and she was helpful in arranging a wine tasting/tour for us nearby. The outdoor space is wonderful and the views are serene and peaceful. A really nice place to stay and immerse yourself in the Tuscan countryside with Lucca just a short drive away.
5.0 / 5.0
Super house in super location
We really enjoyed our stay in Lucca and found the house perfect for the needs of our family. The house was clean, comfortable and well kitted out. A lot of thought has clearly gone into providing all the things necessary for a perfect holiday. The location makes it easy to reach a range of places to visit from Lucca itself to villas and the mountains. There are two great restaurants a short drive away and a very good butchers. Perhaps the only thing missing was a BBQ to take full advantage of outdoor living in the pretty garden. Thank you Carlo for a really enjoyable and relaxing holiday. We would like to return.
4.0 / 5.0
Beautiful villa in the countryside of Lucca
Highly recommend this beautiful property set in the gorgeous Tuscan countryside. And Lucca was only a 15 min drive away which was great. It was perfect for our family of 4, our kids loved the swimming pool and didn’t want to leave! We could have stayed longer than 5 nights. The house is beautifully decorated and we loved the gardens and outdoor seating area. It had Everything we needed for our stay.
We loved the garden at night .... It was great to star gaze with a glass of wine. Engrid met us on arrival and was super helpful and arranged a fantastic wine tasting session for our last night, it was a great end to a great trip. We made some fantastic memories. Would definitely visit again. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a lovely relaxing break.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful Villa in a great setting
My wife and our 2 kids had delicious time at Villa Chiara. The Villa is very well situated in the countryside in a very peaceful area but only a few minutes a way from the fabulous city of Lucca. The house is very charming, nicely decorated but very functional too. You feel like home with everything you need. Gardens, house surrounding and swimming pool is very well taken care off. Last but not least Carlo and Ingrid are forming a great duo to ensure your enjoy your stay in the villa as well as providing great advises to discover the area. I can only recommend to spend a few days at Villa Chiara
5.0 / 5.0
Dream vacation house!
If you are wondering if you should rent this house.... you should! My family and I spent 8 days in this wonderful place and have only praises (to the host, to the house, to Lucca, etc).
This house if perfectly located just outside Lucca: it's near Lucca, but far enough to be in the middle of the wilderness. The house is fully equipped. There wasn't a thing we missed in our stay. Rooms are spacious, 2 good bathrooms and a nice kitchen and living room. Loved the fact that a lot of light gets into the house! The garden is perfect! we had breakfast and dinner outside almost every day and my 1 year old daughter loved all the space she had to play in the grass.
Both Carlo and Ingrid are great hosts! Gave me great tips and were always available! Can't thank them enough.
Comments on the mosquito issue: we did not have any problems with it. Yes there were a few mosquitoes, but nothing out of the expected for a place in the countryside (we were there in the end of June).
I highly recommend Carlo's house. Can't wait to go back soon!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful - delightful - fabulous. Highly recommended
Beautifully decorated charming 2 bed 2 bathrooms house (end of terrace) with delightful sunny garden. Close to Lucca (5min drive) yet set in quiet rural location with wonderful views from all its lovely French doors and 2 Juliette balconies. Lovely large pool -which despite being shared with a few other properties - we always had it to ourselves. Ingrid the host was fantastic too - couldn't be more helpful. Only small negative was the high number of mosquitoes - apparently it's a bad year for them- mossie nets may have helped with a little this - but house had lots of mossie incense coils and "plug ins". Don't let this put you off the house, its amazing and the decor and artwork so charming. Thank you Carlo xx
5.0 / 5.0
Maison coquette avec jardin privatif et grande piscine commune! 👍 Très bon séjour!
Cet endroit est un petit havre de paix. La maison est coquette et très fonctionnelle (lave-linge, lave-vaisselle, wifi). Le jardin est très bien entretenu et la piscine commune est gigantesque. Nous avons eu beaucoup de plaisir à y passer une semaine. Le seul bémol que je vois à cette maison, c'est la connexion internet beaucoup trop lente. En meme temps, internet m'importe peu en vacances. C'était meme une bénédiction que ca ne marche pas bien: obligation de déconnecter!!!
4.0 / 5.0
An apartment for 4 in the Tuscan countryside, shared pool, close to Lucca
We enjoyed a very relaxing break, making good use of the shared pool and garden and exploring the old city of Lucca (15 minutes by car) and the surrounding area. This isn't classic Tuscany (go south if that is what you want) but lies at the southern end of the Garfagnana national park, surrounded by hills and mountains. The local area produces wine and olives and fig trees are a plenty!
The apartment is set in a small complex (may be 7 others) and has secure parking and access to a shared pool. It has a lovely dining area in the garden with some great views of the surrounding countryside. It has two bedrooms, one master and another smaller double and two bathrooms, one the upper floor and the other downstairs.
We enjoyed our stay and commented that for the summer and two couples, when the weather suits outside living the accommodation was great - air conditioning would be a fantastic addition in high season (it was 35 deg + through the day)! Travelers in the autumn / winter may find the internal seating area a little cramped for 4 adults.
5.0 / 5.0
Gorgeous Villa Chiara!
We loved staying at Villa Chiara, a beautiful place in the Tuscan countryside. Inside it is decorated with love and to a high standard and is comfortable and really well equipped with everything you need. Outside it has a private garden with seating and a table and access to wider grounds and a shared pool. It is only 15-20 mins drive away from Lucca which is a wonderful walled city. Carlo was very helpful in the run up to our visit and left us in the capable hands of his friend Ingrid as he was away. Ingrid was there to meet us and checked in during our stay to make sure we were ok and to provide us with any info/help that we needed. All in all highly recommended!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful villa
You definitely felt cared for and it was clear this is a lovely home that is being shared by the owners. Very rural setting but the home is very well set up and the shabby chic decor feels authentic. Carlo the owner and Ingrid were great to work with. Very concerned that you enjoy the house. We were told to use anything in the house and that was much appreciated.
Lucca is a wonderful area to explore. The walled city and the surrounding area.
Two small things, an American coffee pot and mosquito netting would be great additions.
Ps. It takes a while to figure out the trash disposal system and once you do it is time to leave!!!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lucca?
The average price for a rental in Lucca is R 1,965 per night. This rental is R 2,911 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca.. Enjoy the water!
Is A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca. pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at A corner of paradise in the Tuscan countryside, just outside medieval Lucca.?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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