Location

The house is situated in a sunny and tranquil position in a small Medieval village in Northern Tuscany. The village is in an area affectionately known as ‘Cinque Stella’, (the five stars) meaning the five villages in these hills. The village has one shop which sells most things that you are likely to require. There is little else in the village apart from fantastic views, an abundance of fresh air, a beautiful climate and an environment so peaceful that you have no option but to relax and unwind.

There are however supermarkets, restaurants and bars in the nearby town of Bagni di Lucca, which is only ten minutes drive.

Of all the regions in Tuscany, this one offers something for everyone. The historic towns are rich in art, architecture and music festivals, while many sporting activities can be

View From the House

enjoyed along the coast or in the mountains. The landscape too, is marked by a vast range of features from marble quarries to market gardens, and from mountain ranges and nature reserves to beaches.

The village is a great base for exploring the surrounding hills cloaked in chestnut woods giving a variety of beautiful walks. There is parking in the piazza below the house. There is approximately a three minute walk from the car park up to the house.

Bagni di Lucca ‘Town of Waters’:

This spa town is only 10 minutes away. It is a small town with an endless source of thermal waters which made it world-famous throughout the 19th Century.

All over Tuscany there are hot springs of volcanic origin. The Romans first exploited the springs and built bath complexes where army veterans who settled in the area could relax. More spas came into prominence in the middle ages and the Renaissance and have continued to be recommended for relieving a variety of ailments including arthritis!

During the 19th century Bagni di Lucca was

Ponte della Maddalena 'Devil's Bridge'

one of Europe’s most fashionable spas and was frequented by Emperors Kings and Aristocrats.

There are a variety of restaurants, shops and local bars in the town together with Banks and other usual amenities. A market is held twice weekly in the main square. There are 19th century monuments to visit as well as the famous spa baths and open air swimming pools.

There is a mainline railway station with access to Pisa airport in addition to other areas of Italy for those intending to travel further afield. There are also buses leading from Bagni, up to the village. Although a car is essential to enjoy the area fully.

Lucca:

This delightful town feels as if it was transported en masse from the Middle Ages. With its substantial walls, this intact medieval city bursts with character. Vehicles are banned within the city walls making it a pedestrian paradise. This is a place for unwinding, slowing down, and strolling around its beautiful streets and cobbled piazzas and sampling the local food and wine.

Surprisingly for those who want to indulge, Lucca also has many designer shops tucked away in its back streets!
Piazza San Michelle, Lucca
  
Lucca is also famous for its summer concerts. Puccini was born here and during the summer both classical and pop concerts are held in the open air in the cities squares.