This splendid farmhouse called Casa Alta was in the origin a little “metato” used by the local farmers as storage and then as stable. The house has been renovated and enlarged from the actual owners who created a splendid house with a breath-taking view on the Lucca area and the Valdinievole. The house is built in stone from the outdoors, and inside reflects the typical Tuscan house with the floors are made of terra “cotta”, the ceilings of small beams and tiles in “terra cotta” and the staircase in stone.
Casa Alta measures about 250 square metres and internally is set up of three apartments of which two joinable. Internally the furniture brings back to the antique flavours but the house is itself very comfortable in order to have a relaxing and private holiday. Casa Alta is set on one of the most famous hills of the Lucca area 380 m altitude, both for the quality of the air as for view. The swimming pool is set on a panoramic terrace from which you can enjoy an unforgettable view.
Inside the house is set on two floors. The first floor opens on a living area with little corner kitchen and sofas of which one sofa bed, then there are three double bedrooms all with en-suite bathroom with shower and the access to the garden by French doors. Also, on this floor there is the main living area with an equipped kitchen and dining and the access to the external dining area that can accommodate 12 people. Through an internal stone staircase of 16 steps, there is the access to the first floor composed of two double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom with shower. Also, on this floor, but with access only from the outside, a little corner kitchen with a single sofa bed, a double bedroom with little terrace, and a little bathroom with shower.
The garden of Casa Alta covers a surface of 3000 square metres, most of them as lawn enriched by flowers and ornamental plants. Three are the external dining areas but the main is covered by the American vineyards and connected with the main kitchen on the ground floor. It is possible to use the barbecue and the wood oven. The impressive view that people can enjoy from the garden are infinitive.
The swimming pool, opens from the last Saturday of April to the first Saturday of October, has a rectangular shape and measures 11 x 4.5 metres with a variable depth from 1.20 to 2.40 metres. It has chlorine depuration and linen by a PVC light blue line. The entrance in the pool is through two internal staircases. The pool distances about 20 metres and accessible through a staircase of about 21 steps. The solarium area is paved and has type of plants and flowers and is equipped with sun-beds, sun lounges and parasols. There is also a solar shower.
Please note that Casa Alta distance only 500 metres from Casa Panorama Ref ;1125 and can be an ideal solution for two families
Accommodation:
Ground Floor;
Living room with kitchenette
Bedroom 1: Double bedrooms with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 2: Double bedrooms with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 3: Double bedrooms with en-suite shower room
First Floor;
Bedroom 4: Double bedrooms with en-suite shower room
Bedroom 5: Double bedrooms with en-suite shower room
Kitchenette with table and chairs,
Bedroom 6: Double bedroom with access also from the outside, with shower room.
Outside Features: 3000m2
The garden, most of them as lawn enriched by flowers and ornamental plants
Three dining areas
Pergola
Charcoal grill Barbecue and the wood oven
Swimming pool, 11 x 4.5 metres with a variable depth from 1.20 to 2.40 metres
Sun loungers & Parasols
Solar shower
Parking
Features & Amenities:
Sleeps 12: 6 bedrooms (4 Double bedrooms & 2 twin bedroom which one can be converted to a double bed) 6 Shower rooms & 6 WC
Air conditioning in bedrooms
Wi-Fi Internet
TV Satellite
Mosquito net
Fully equipped kitchen with Refrigerator/Dishwasher/Oven/Microwave/Coffee machine/ etc..
Washing Machine/Tumble drier
Hair dryer
Child’s High Chair
Pool 11 x 4.5 metres, depth from 1.20 to 2.40 metres
Breathtaking View
Services Included in the Rental:
Bed and household linens
Final cleaning
Internet
Baby cot & highchair on request subject to
Extras Not Included in the Rental; All extra services are payable locally on departure
On request subject to availability
Returnable Security deposit 800 € by cash or credit card (mandatory) on arrival
Cleaning service 20/25 € per hour
Final cleaning mandatory 300 €
Electricity 30 € per day
Winter heating 45 € per day
Pets are allowed on request at 10 € per da
Bed linen & towels weekly changed on request 12€ per person per week
Extra bed max for 2 kids 100 € per
Tourist Tax will apply per person per night stay paid locally on arrival please enquire
Check in time: 16.00 to 19.00 late arrivals after 20.00 a fee of 50 € & after 22.00 a fee of 100 € will be applied
Please Note:
Personal means of transport advised
No smoking inside the house
All arrivals have to be arranged in advance
Check in time: 16.00 to 19.00 late arrivals after 20.00 a fee of 50 € & after 22.00 a fee of 100 € will be applied
Check out time: before 10 am
Pool is open from May to the first week in October
Language spoken by staff – Italian - English
Location:
Access road: access road - last 200 meters of a good dirt road, 6 km of uphill road with a curve
Collodi 7 km (shops)
Lappato 7.5 km (shops)
Gragnano 9 km
(shops)
Restaurants: 1.7 km
Lucca: 15 km
Montecatini Terme: 30 km
Vinci: 38 km
San Miniato: 42 km
Volterra: 80 km
Carrara marble: 81 km
Florence: 68 km
San Gimignano: 120 km
Siena: 140 km
Rome: 350 km
Railway stations: Pescia 9 km & Lucca 18 km
Sea: Lido di Camaiore 50 km
Airports:
Pisa 58 km
Florence 64 km
Bologna 146
Rome 372 km
Train station
Pescia 9 km
Lucca 18 km
Beaches
Lido di Camaiore 50 km
Golf & Tennis Clubs
Montecatini Golf: 30 km
Golf Bellosguardo: 40 km
Tirrenia Golf Club: 64 km
Toscana Resort Castelfalfi: 68 km
Dodo Tennis Club: 12.8 km
Tennis Club As: 15 km
BOOKING POLICIES: Minimum stay 7 nights
DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS. 50% at time of booking
Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE
BALANCE DUE: 60 days prior to arrival.
Returnable Security deposit 800 €
Trip cancellation insurance is highly recommended !