Lucca holiday house: San Macario

Just back from a brilliant week in Giovanni's house. We couldn't have been more happy with the house, the beautiful surroundings and the welcome from Giovanni and his family. The property was beautifully maintained, comfortable and perfect for a relaxing holiday. We had 6 adults and 1 toddler and there was more than enough space for us all too relax and enjoy the peace and quiet. Lucca is only a short drive and a fantastic place to visit. We also had day trips to Florence, Barga and the mountains. The cafe and restaurants within walking distance were all lovely and typically italian rather than the more expensive touristy places in the cities but all so friendly and helpful.
Would love to go back one day.

The villa is located in the rustic back hills outside Lucca, with spacious and authentic rooms and a huge outdoors grassy area. The villa has so much character and the view is one of a Tuscan novel.

We went in October, and although the weather was getting chilly in the evening (requiring jumpers and warm socks!) the days were warm and relaxing. Sitting out on the balcony overlooking the garden and the village fields was truly relaxing. When we went the kitchen had a coffee machine, and enough utensils and facilities to make a great italian meal each night. Really quiet and peaceful.

Lucca is about 10mins in the car and this is the 2nd time we've been. I love Lucca. Walking on the raised encircling city wall as the sun goes down in heaven, and the back streets and coffee shops could fill our entire day.

The owner, Giovanni and his brother and father make lovely hosts, whilst never intruding. And they have a wealth of stories to tell, including why they see to have 5 British Land Rovers all with RNLI stickers in!

We've just returned from our 3 weeks stay at the Pettirosso holiday house where we've had a wonderful time!

First of all we would like to thank Giovanni the owner for his good care and his time and patience to always come and have a nice talk with us and taking good care of the garden and swimming pool. Also his father and brother who live next door and ofcourse their dog Michaela who always came by to say "hello".

After spending some years at a family park during our vacation, this was a really wonderful change of spending our holidays. The house is very nice, its interior makes that there is a comfortable, cosy atmosphere in which you feel at home immediately. Everything you need is in the house, from a ironing board to a hairdryer, you name it.

The garden is so immensely big, which gives a nice panorama, but is also great to play in for the kids.
The pool is ideal for kids and the temperature of the water is not so cold as other swimming pools because it's not too big so the sun can heat it up easier.

Futhermore the house is situated at a very ideal position. It's in a quiet environment but just a 10 minutes drive away from the city of Lucca and also close (18km) to the beach.
Pisa, Florence, Siena (really nice!!), all cities which can be visited easily from here but Lucca itself is also a really nice and beautiful town.

Very recommendable and guaranteed for a nice and relaxed holiday!