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Podere Montecarlo, villa private pool, Lucca, Tuscany, walk to restaurants.

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Ref: 10165
Montecarlo, Italy
Bedrooms:
8
Bathrooms:
5
Sleeps:
Up to 16
Theme:
Family, Mountain Views, Quiet, Rural
Nearest Airport:
Pisa

Description

NEW! Perfect for 2/3 families, 7/8 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 1.5 acres, good size private pool, walk to restaurants, 1.5km from the beautiful tuscan town of Montecarlo and close to Lucca too! Ideal location for exploring, local meandering, and the Strada del Vino.

Ideally located tuscan property set in 1.5 acres of private land, with your own private pool, yet within walking distance of the restaurants and facilities of the beautiful town of Montecarlo, ideal for morning coffees, pre dinner aperativos, and for eating out.
Perfect for 2 or 3 families! The main house is split into two apartments and there is also a garden apartment too. In total 7/8 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. There is airconditioning in all bedrooms in all three apartments.
Plenty of room for privacy between families, but space to all be together too!
Perfect for relaxing with space and privacy, and also a convenient location for exploring.

The gardens are extensive, spanning 1.5 acres, with distant hill and mountain views. There are plenty of places for outdoor dining, and there is even ping pong.

The villa is split into one two bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment, and one four bedroom, 2 bathroom aparrtment, and there is a garden annexe too with one bedroom plus a mezzanine area witih a further 2 single beds. 1 bathroom. All bedrooms have airconditioning.

Ground floor 2 bedroom apartment:

  • Large living room/diner with fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Double bedroom 
  • Twin bedroom 
  • Bathroom with bathtub, separate shower cubicle, and twin basins, WC
  • Shower room with shower, WC and basin.

First and second floor 4 bedroom apartment:

  • Large living room/diner
  • Kitchen
  • Fist floor double bedroom 
  • First floor twin bedroom 
  • First floor bathroom with bath tub, hand held shower, WC and 2 basins
  • Second floor large open space witih seating area
  • Second floor double bedroom
  • Second floor twin bedroom 
  • Second floor shower room with shower, WC and basin.

Annexe :

Situated separately, in the garden:

  • Small kitchen/lounge/diner
  • Double bedroom 
  • Shower room with shower WC and basin
  • Mezzanine floor with twin beds 
  • Open and covered terraces for dining and relaxing al fresco from the rest of the group

 

Outside:

  • There is a large well kept garden, mainly flat and laid to lawn but with trees and also with distant hill and mountain views.
  • Garden is fenced and gated and there is plenty of parking.
  • Private pool of 12M x 6M - infinity style, and surrounded by the typical tuscan Cypress trees.
  • BBQ
  • Ping pong
  • Gazebos for al fresco dining as well as open and covered terrace areas.

 

  

A little about the area:

This wonderful villa is set within walking distance of a variety of restaurants and also just 1.5km from the beautiful, walled historic town of Montecarlo, an area renowned for its quality wines, and olive oil. Here one can also find various bars, restaurants and small grocery shops.... Or, join the 'strada del vino' and have a wine tour! Large supermarket is in Altopascio less than a 10  minute drive.

Montecarlo train station , for trips to Florence and Lucca is just 1.5 km by foot through a shortcut. For more frequent trains then a 5 minute drive to Altopascio station is an easy alternative.
There is a bus stop only 600M from the villa too, although buses are intermittent.

Situated less than 15 minutes from the motorway, and only 20 mins from the stunning walled mediaeval city of Lucca, the location is ideal for exploring other Tuscan towns and cities, with distances as follows:

  • Montecarlo - 1.5km-  beautiful walled town with its own fortress,  famed for its vineyards and wine, situated on the 'Strada del Vino'
  • Stunning  mediaeval fully walled city of Lucca - 15 km. Lucca, has regular markets, antiques markets, outdoor concerts with major names, or if you prefer nightly opera recitals, designer shopping, the wall which is wonderful for cycling, relaxing, children's parks, plenty of restaurants and bars, beautiful Piazzas.....
  • Pisa with it's leaning tower and cathedral - 37 km.
  • Montecatini Terme  - beautiful spa town- 12km.
  • Florence , home of Michelangelo's David and The Pontevecchio -  60 km.
  • Beaches of Viareggio - 40 km.
  • San Gimignano - 70km

Whilst great as a base, the area itself is very beautiful, with plenty of vineyards and beautiful hilltop villages to visit, and the countryside is just stunning.....

 NB - owner lives on site but in an 'underground ' property away from the main house, giving guests full privacy, with no worries about making a noise either! Owners available of course if they are needed and they keep the garden and pool area beautiful for you.

 

Amenities

Property Type

Villa

Swimming Pool

Infinity

Private

Bedrooms

8

Bathrooms

5

Sleeps

16

Kitchen Facilities

Coffee Machine

Cooking Utensils and Cutlery

Fridge

Iron and Ironing Board

Oven

Cooker and Hob

Dishwasher

Fridge Freezer

Microwave

Washing machine

Air Conditioning

Yes

Entertainment

Ping Pong

Internet

Satellite TV

Amenities

Air Conditioning

BBQ

Car Parking

Chef option

Garden

Individual Family Units

Bathroom Towels

Bed Linen is provided

Central Heating

Fire Place

Hair Dryer

Terrace

Distances

Walking Distance to Bars and Restaurants

Walking Distance to Town Centre

Walk to restaurant

Walking Distance to Supermarket

Walk to bar

Walk to shop

Suitability

Children Welcome

Fenced Property

Nearest Airport

Pisa

Activities

Golf

Places of Interest

Horse riding

Tennis

Dogs

2

Rates

Start Date Weekly Rate (€) Minimum Stay Arrival Day
29 Mar 2024 3,430 4+ Nights Flexible
29 Jun 2024 3,900 7+ Nights Saturday
31 Aug 2024 3,430 4+ Nights Flexible
12 Apr 2025 3,430 4+ Nights Flexible
28 Jun 2025 3,900 7+ Nights Saturday
30 Aug 2025 3,430 4+ Nights Flexible

Rental & Booking Information

2023 - pool will open 01/05

Availability

Unavailable Changeover Short Breaks Discount

Map

Local Amenities Nearby

Reviews

Our time in Tuscany

Our time in Tuscany was absolutely wonderful, Franco was such a great host, he had a snack and a beverage waiting for us and it was a pleasure to visit with him. The Villa was so wonderful and we all had a hard time leaving, the adorable little annex was my favourite. We had 4 couples and we each had our own little spaces with our own bathrooms. The pool was refreshing at the end of a hot day and the Restaraunts in Monte Carlo, San Salvatore and Marginone were spectacular. Absolutely loved our Villa, would love to stay again!! Also thankyou Marie at Tuscany retreats for all the arranging of the private Chef and car transfers, she was absolutely wonderful! Sabrina the private Chef and Luca were wonderful people and the Dinner was amazing!
Arrival 19/09/23

 

  Nov 2023
Amazing place in Tuscany

We had the most amazing time in Franco's beautiful place. Everything was perfect for 2 families with 11 persons, plenty of space and comfort. Our highlight was the infinity pool with the most beautiful views over the Tuscan countryside. The villa was spacious, elegant and comfortable. Having air conditioning in the bedrooms was an extra bonus. Our 22y old son and his girlfriend slept in the garden house which was also spacious and comfortable with air con. The location is great for visiting Lucca, Florence, Pisa and the seaside. Montecarlo itself was charming with lovely bars and restaurants and it was surprisingly quiet considering it was high season. We loved it there. We can't thank Franco enough for his kindness and all the great information he gave us. We'd love to come back. Grazie mille!
Arrival 19/08/23

 

  Nov 2023

Magnificent cottage, very pleasant to share between 3 friendly families. Franco is a charming, talkative and very welcoming host. All that was missing were a few utensils, sponges and tea towels in the kitchen upon arrival.
Arrival 12/08/23




  Nov 2023
Podere Montecarlo

Wonderful week in Tuscany
Beautiful Villa , great location , wonderful Pool and very friendly host
Arrival 26 August 2023

  Oct 2023
Traditional Tuscan Home

This was a very quiet nice old house with a beautiful garden and pool. The location was perfect near a small village of MonteCarlo that was absolutely adorable. It was an easy drive into Florence and surrounded by wineries. In MonteCarlo the food was wonderful and the people were so friendly. The check in process was wonderful and the guys we so sweet and told us all about the property. It's such a nice home and the size was perfect. Unfortunately our family isn't used to only having AC in the bedrooms and even with the AC on it was still very very warm. Our host was nice enough to bring us fans but even with the fans it was still warm.ver all if you want a traditional Tuscan house with a ton of history this home is for you. Its not for a family looking for all of the modern conveniences of the US.
Arrival 24th June 2023

  Aug 2023
A perfect Tuscan getaway

A beautiful setting for our Italy adventure. We loved the quiet location that was close to so much. We were not expecting Montecarlo to be so charming. Close to Lucca (a favorite) and some great wineries. The house was beautiful and clean. Pool was lovely and someone came every day to keep it clean. We would definitely consider returning.
ARRIVAL 17 JUNE 2023

  Aug 2023
Bella Toscana

The Villa met all of our expectations, it was private, comfortable & beautiful; as well as being a period building carefully restored by it's original family owner. The location is perfect, being withing walking distance of three villages. There are several choices of restaurants & pizzerias within a short walk. Day trips can be made with ease to Lucca, Pisa & Florence; either by car or by train, the station being 15 minutes walk away.
Arrival 1st July 2023

  Aug 2023
A week in Tuscany

Our arrival was very early due to a flight change, but Franco did a great job in accommodating us as soon as he could, and welcomed us with drinks and sandwiches. The property lacked nothing, and being split into 3 areas was perfect for a mixture of adults and children. The swimming pool was a must for the very hot weather, and was maintained regularly. Plenty of sunbeds around the pool, and the garden is really nice and has wonderful views. All in all, a great stay.
Arrival 15th July 2023

  Aug 2023
Perfect location in Tuscany

We planned our family vacation with 14 of us. The pictures don't do the property justice. There are 3 private areas for sleeping with kitchens. Hanging by the pool is amazing! By car, we were 45 minutes from Florence, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Cinque Terre and only 25 from Pisa. Perfect mid location. There is a small, walled town called Montecarlo s few minutes by car up the road. Lucca, is sbout 20 minutes and offers so much with its walled city, restaurants, activities! The owner was so accommodating and wanted us to enjoy our time. Definitely a great spot for a family or multiple family location!
Arrival 23 May 2023

  Jun 2023
Fabulous short break near MonteCarlo,Tuscany

We had a very relaxing stay, Franco was very friendly and helpful. Beautiful views and outdoor space . Beds extremely comfortable. Lots of room for us to Enjoy. Marginone village has some nice restaurants and MonteCarlo and Lucca were great to visit.
Arrival date: 15/09/2022

  Oct 2022
Perfect

The house was amazing. Everything you need was there. large yard, good barbecue area, good social room, the pool was clean and looked after every day by a pool guy. 3 min drive from cozy montecarlo, lots of restaurants. grocery stores nearby. Franco the host was so helpful and wonderful. thank you for letting us rent your nice house and making our trip the best.
Arrival date: 04/09/2022

  Oct 2022
Great time in Marginone

We had wonderful vacations in Marginone. We were 13, the same family. The house is great giving privacy to every couple. The space around the house is huge and the pool large enough for all of us. The owner, Franco, is extremely nice and helpful. The house is a 15m walk or so from Montecarlo which is a beautiful little town where you can go and enjoy any restaurants. A great surprise was the restaurant Marinelli in Marginone. The food is excellent, so is the service. we would definitely recommend this place for a family vacation like we had i.e. grand parents, children and grand children! Lorraine from the agency was very responsive. Thank you Franco - Thank You Lorraine and Thank you to the lovely man who was taking care of the pool but forgot his name (sorry).
Arrival date: 13/08/2022

 

  Oct 2022
For all ages

There were 15 of us in the house aged 4-75. The house is perfectly located for a holiday where you want to see something in the area and enjoy yourself by the pool. VRBO arranged for a chef to come and cook for all of us at a very favorable price and very well prepared food from the local area. The host was there at check-in and was very helpful with information about the area. He even helped find a local winemaker where we could come and bottle wine as well as the most amazing Vino Santo. It is walking distance to Montecarlo, which is a super cozy little town at the top of the "hill", but you have to be ok walking as it is a bit steep. There is nothing we can put our finger on. We had a fantastic week and hope to see you again ;) 
Arrival date: 23/07/2022

 

  Oct 2022
I can high recommend to everybody.

End of June 2022 we have spent a beautifullweek here. We were 14 friends together comfortable.
Franco, the house-keeper is very friendly and helpful.
Both, the big and the smaller houses were clean, good equipped.
We have done daily excursions to Lucca, Viareggio, Lisa by car and to Florance by train.
And we had two more days "at home" and could enjoy the nice, clean, big pool.

 

  Aug 2022
Thank you

Dear Lorraine, We had wonderful vacations in Marginone. Franco, the owner was extremely nice. The house was absolutely perfect for 13 persons, the space around the residence was huge and the pool large enough for all of us. We simply had a great time. The little town town of Montecarlo, walking distance from the house is lovely and the restaurant Marinelli in Marginone is really excellent. We simply had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend the place for big groups. Maybe you could post my message for future references. Many thanks, Elizabeth and Michael

August 2022

  Aug 2022
5 stars

House very well located Owner very welcoming.
April 2022

  Jun 2022

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