Il Gobbo - Il Gobbo lies on the hills which surround Lucca, in a superb landscape — Property 47784

Summary of the villa, 6 bedrooms, sleeps 12

Il Gobbo was originally a mansion - now it is converted into a beautiful holiday home. The fenced and very private property (28'000 sq m) has its own swimming pool (14 x 6.30 m) Il Gobbo is a splendid large country house; beautifully renovate maintaining the original structure. It is set on two floors and can accommodate 12 people. On the ground floor there is an equipped kitchen with oven, microwave, washing machine a four-ring hob and a large fridge. There is also an old wood stove, where you can make pizza. There is a large dining room and a living room whit sofas and satellite TV. There are two double bedrooms, bathroom with shower and a small laundry room. The wooden stairs lead you to the first floor. Here there is a double bedroom with private bathroom, twin bedroom and another double bedroom. The last to share a bathroom.

Location Capannori < Piana di Lucca < Lucca Area < Tuscany < Italy

Capannori < Piana di Lucca < Lucca Area < Tuscany < Italy

 marks the location of this property Capannori

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Last updated on:

Thursday, 14 August 2008

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Accommodation and Facilities for the Il Gobbo in Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy

Lucca/ Piana di Lucca

Lucca, only 8 km far from Il Gobbo, is one of the most beautiful towns in Tuscany and it is very famous for its perfectly preserved town walls, for its churches and important monuments, such as San Martino Cathedral, San Michele and San Frediano Churches, the Amphitheatre Square, Guinigi Tower and Torre delle Ore (where you can enjoy a wonderful view of the Lucca plain). The most important street of Lucca is called Via Fillungo, and it is well known for its elegant shops. In Porta Giannotti, just inside the city centre it is possible to rent bicycles to ride around the walls (a track about 4 km long), among trees, green and ancient ruins. In September, Lucca hosts a village fair, and just outside the city centre you can find an amusement park. Lucca has very interesting surroundings: the Versilia beach, the Garfagnana valley, the Spa of Montecatini Terme. From Lucca you can travel by train to 'Le Cinque Terre' (Liguria) and Elba Island.

The Tuscan Region

The most important city of art in Tuscany is Florence. It is only a 40 minute drive far from Il Gobbo. Places of interest are: The Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Churches, Piazzale Michelangelo and Viale dei Colli, which dominate the whole city of Florence. Other attractions of Florence are Uffizi Museum, Ponte Vecchio and 'Lungarno', the way beside Arno River, where you can find lots of stalls and buy souvenirs. Pisa is about a 30 minute drive far, and a one-day stay in Pisa could include a visit to the world-famous Piazza dei Miracoli with its extraordinary monuments: the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Churchyard and the Leaning Tower. Siena is about a one hour drive away. It is very famous for its 'Palio' (horses ride) and Chianti wine. Its streets are narrow and medieval and there is a single church each 'Contrada '. Places of interest are: Piazza del Campo, the Cathedral, Fortezza Medicea.

Further details to property description

Another small room-corridor leads you to an old barn transformed into a double bedroom. This preserve the original barn features and has private bathroom.

Golf Information:

The nearest golf-clubs are: Montecatini golf (18 km) and Versilia golf (30 km).