A true "get away from it all" cottage close to Lucca

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Old rustic cottage bathed in sunshine all day!

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Wonderful

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Pescaglia, Lucca

Teatrino di Vetriano
9 min drive
Chestnut Museum
11 min drive
Apuan Alps
27 min drive
Lucca (LCV)
32 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The charming sunlit rustic cottage is set in the green just few 100m from the historical village of Celle dei Puccini. The house has a large terrace where guests can enjoy outdoor eating or relax in the sun. This rustic house for rent sleeps 4 and is composed of a Tuscan feature kitchen with fireplace, a living room and a WC on the ground floor and 2 bedrooms and a bathroom on the 1st floor. Immersed in the wood and the breathtaking countryside this vacation house has been renovated in simple rustic style maintaining everything as it was in the past. It is a perfect retreat for relaxation or as a base for exploring the natural beauties, the small towns and the culture of the Serchio Valley and the Garfagnana. The house is situated just 30km from the luxurious beaches in Versilia. For culture and shopping, Lucca and Florence are within easy reach and Pisa airport is just 45 min away.

Property manager

Valgerður Backman

Languages

Danish, English, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pool

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Parking available

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pescaglia

Located in Pescaglia, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Teatrino di Vetriano and Chestnut Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Puccini Museum and Lucca Botanical Gardens. Parco Avventura Sospeso nel Verde and Pinocchio Park are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking, mountain climbing and cycling nearby.

Pescaglia, Lucca

What's nearby

Chestnut Museum - 11 min drive
Bagni di Lucca Thermal Spa - 22 min drive
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 26 min drive
Walls of Lucca - 26 min drive
Piazza Napoleone - 27 min drive

Getting around

Diecimo-Pescaglia Station - 8 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

‪Da Sandra - ‬28 min drive
‪Bar la vela - ‬13 min drive
‪Ristorante Pizzeria da sandra di Serena Giusti - ‬28 min drive
‪Ristorante Pizzeria Guzzanello di Pardi Silvano - ‬8 min drive
‪Bar Micheli di Micheli Giampiero - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A true "get away from it all" cottage close to Lucca pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A true "get away from it all" cottage close to Lucca?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A true "get away from it all" cottage close to Lucca?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A true "get away from it all" cottage close to Lucca located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Teatrino di Vetriano, Chestnut Museum and Ponte della Maddalena. Apuan Alps and Casino' delle Terme are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.0

Wonderful

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

The house and surrounding nature was beautiful. A true getaway loved the peace and the quiet. Hope to stay there again soon.Highly recommended.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bastian L.

3 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wunderschönes einsames Steinhäuschen

Wir waren zwei Wochen dort und haben es sehr genossen! Die Auffahrt zum Haus ist wirklich steil aber machbar. Man hat es wirklich schön und ruhig dort.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

yannick j.

13 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sejour en toscane

Belle semaine dans cette charmante maison italienne. Cadre hyper sympa, maison bien équipée et hote sympathique et repond rapidement en cas de besoin

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

AUDREY C.

7 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Séjour

Séjour d'une semaine très agréable maison au calme en étant a proximité des commodités.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valérie F.

26 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nature

Vacances au calme et en pleine nature.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Marc G.

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

belle petite maison au calme

au calme pour se ressourcer, belle petite propriété. On est proche de faune et de flore, et il faut vivre avec ses habitants 😁 belle vie à cette petite location !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Olli O., Helsinki

3 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Metsän keskellä

Mökki olisi voinut olla paremmin siivottu. Hämähäkin seittejä oli paljon nurkissa ja osa astioista olivat likaisia. Aivan kuin ei olisi siivottu pitkään aikaan. Oli vain yksi siirrettävä ilmastointilaite. Yläkerran lattiat olivat notkuvia ja alakerrassa näkyy murtumia. Sijainti oli metsän ympäröimä ja rauhallinen sijainti. Etu terassilla oli hyvät näkymät metsään/vuoristoon. Mökiltä oli hyvä tehdä päiväreissuja mm. merenrantaan, Lucca, Pisa ja Firenzeen.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

11 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Kleinod inmitten des Waldes

Toll. 1a vorbereitet und beschrieben durch die Vermieterin. Das Haus an sich ist liebevoll eingerichtet und behutsam renoviert worden. Für Leute die Abgeschiedenheit und Ruhe wünschen sehr zu empfehlen, ansonsten sind schon Stecken zu fahren, vor allem, wenn man auch Strandtage einplant.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernhard H.

16 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sehr ruhig und entschleunigend

Schönes Haus, weit weg von allem in absoluter Ruhe. 25 min. bis Lucca, Anfahrt recht steil, Lage mitten im Wald, selten Autos, schöne Terrasse.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

20 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than the photographs

In all respects, a wonderful stay. Couldn't be happier with our experience.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Falk B.

9 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Letztlich doch nichts für uns

Die Lage ist letztlich einzigartig, wirklich weg von allem. Das Haus schön renoviert und geschickt erweitert. Leider sind wir nur zwei Nächte geblieben. Für jemanden mit Höhenangst ist es definitiv nichts. Man muss mehr oder weniger in der Nähe der "Absturzkante" gehen, um ins Haus zu gelangen. Die Terrasse endet ungesichert und auch nicht durch Bewuchs kaschiert (was uns wahrscheinlich geholfen hätte) am steilen Hang mit freiem Blick nach unten. Egal wie schön der Tag war, am Ende ging es dort entlang ins Haus und das war das letzte was blieb. Also die Bilder geben es nur bedingt wieder im Vergleich dazu, wenn man davor steht. Etwas störte trotzdem noch: Bei einer Endreinigung für 80 Euro erwarte ich schon, dass man mal in die Töpfe und den Grill schaut. Erst mal Putzen bevor man Wasser kocht? Da kann man für Sauberkeit keine 5 Sterne vergeben. Die Kommunikation per WhatsApp verlief anfangs gut aber endete im Nichts. Auf unsere Mitteilung über unsere Abreise bekamen wir nicht mal eine Antwort. Fazit: Besondere Lokation mit Abstrichen. Eben nicht jedermans Sache.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arnold H.

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and quiet place in the nature of the Tuscany

We spent 5 days in the house with our three children! It is an old stone house and it corresponds to everything as it was written in the description. The house is very nicely furnished and beautifully renovated. The communication with Valgerdur works very well and is very uncomplicated! The driveway to the house is very steep but it should not be a problem. Because the house is on the mountain there is no large lawn where children can play but a very spacious terrace! In about 20 min you are in Lucca - a really nice and not overcrowded city! Also a walk to the small village above the house and other excursions such as the "grotta del vento" are recommended. All in all a really recommendable place for a quiet vacation and a few days of relaxation. We had really nice days in the house!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dirk J.

15 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice cottage for a stay in Tucany

You get exactly what is written in the description. It´s a very nice cottage in the mountains. If you want to book it just be aware that you are in the countryside. This means that it is very quiet and peaceful, that you are on your own and if you like it - you can enjoy exactly that. Next shop is 4km of driving - plan what you need. You really need a car. We really liked the place although it is not really close to Lucca (20 -25 min driving). We explored Tuscany from there and would book it again without any doubt. You have everything in the cottage what you need (be aware, no TV and hardly internet). However, it's a pity that the music system only has an old apple plug, so you can't play music (via Bluetooth or other plugs / inputs). In summary I can highly recommend the cottage - but read the description that you know what you get. Communication with the owner was extremely friendly and straight forward.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Franz-Josef M.

14 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Toskana Anfang August

Das Mietobjekt liegt ca. 20min von Lucca entfernt. Der einzige Mangel für mich war, kaum ein Empfang im mobilen Netz und kein Wifi. Ist aber in der Objektbeschreibung so beschrieben und deshalb kein Mangel.

10/10 Excellent

JOSHUA S., Manchester, England

7 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

Lovely charming house.

Remote quiet location in the lower forest. Easy access to nearby stunning Lucca and gorgeous country towns.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

9 Oct 2018

Lovely cottage in the chestnut forest

Lovely, rustic cottage in a quiet forest location. Birdsong, boar, butterflies and fireflies were frequent features of our days and nights. If you want a place to chill, this is the one.

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

28 Sept 2018

A TRULY GETAWAY PLACE!

We thoroughly loved staying here! A truly get away location. Quiet and relaxing! Any beeping of cars was more of a reassurance of warning other cars! One of the highlights was the gentle playing of a clarinet through the trees of the nearest neighbour! You really felt it was just yourselves amongst the trees. The area was lovely to discover, would like to come back!!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Graeme M., Manchester, England

26 July 2018

Lovely isolated house

lease don’t take this review as negative but as a constructive summary of what needs to be considered by guests. We really liked Casa Casciani and had a wonderful two week stay. We have visited many villas in Italy over the years. This is a place where you need to plan ahead. We just want to help others understand the property. The house itself is spacious, clean and comfortable and reasonably well equipped. What distinguishes Casa Casciani from other similar holiday houses, is its relative isolation. Although there is an excellent restaurant within a 10-15 minute walk down and up the hairpin road, there is also a supermarket less than 10 minutes drive away. There are neighbours close enough so that you can sometimes hear their conversations in the garden and drivers sound their horns regularly to warn other drivers on the hairpin bends. This is where there is a contradiction in terms - it’s remote and quiet but there are car horns, clock towers chiming out the time from 2 villages , gardeners trimming the road verges, gardeners doing each house’s garden nearby. The patio is south facing and when we were there (end of June to early July) was in direct sunshine for nine hours each day. The lovely city of Lucca is a twenty minute drive away, and Pisa is within easy reach. There are fine beaches around an hour’s drive away including the famous resort of Viareggio. There is an abundance of wildlife, and although we were disappointed not to see wild boar or deer, the bats at sunset gave us a daily display. The birdsong is absolutely stunning and seeing them up close is wonderful. The less welcome wildlife included various biting insects, unavoidable in Italy at this time. The house is on a hillside, almost surrounded by woodland with tall trees, and as such is completely private and not overlooked. The drive itself requires nerves of steel to negotiate from the road outside - on a blind bend- which needs a small car with good turning circles! The steep staircase from the car parking area to to the house is not easy to negotiate, especially with luggage and supermarket shopping bags. The house itself may not suitable for those with restricted mobility. Rooms are on separate levels with little steps up and down in to the bedrooms and the toilet. Therfe is no Wi-fi, and the cellular signal is weak and unpredictable. There is no tv signal - the set is not HD, and is used only as a monitor for the DVD player, which has an iPod dock as well.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

4/10 Poor

Magda F.

14 July 2018

Enttäuschend

Das Haus entsprach in großen Teilen nicht unseren Erwartungen. Die Schlafzimmer waren sehr spartanisch eingerichtet. Ein Zimmer hatte keine Möglichkeit Kleider aufzubewahren,keinen Schrank, keine Kommode. Wir mussten uns mit Stühlen aus dem Wohnbereich behelfen. Im Badezimmer gab es keine Möglichkeit Handtücher aufzuhängen, der Duschvorhang hatte schimmlige Stockflecken, die Lüftung lief unnötiger Weise Tag und Nacht, ohne eine Möglichkeit sie abzuschalten, was im angrenzenden Schlafzimmer dann auch zu hören war. Auch die Küchenausstattung war sehr einfach. Es gab nicht einmal eine Kanne um Kaffe oder Tee zu machen. Auf der Terasse waren 2 verrostete Grills, die wirklich nicht mehr zu gebrauchen waren. Auch wäre ein Hinweis auf die recht abenteuerliche Zufahrt angebracht gewesen, die nicht für jeden PKW geeignet ist. Das Haus war auch nicht sonderlich sauber geputzt (Kühlschrank, Boden).

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Volker F.

30 May 2018

Schönes Haus, ruhige Lage - nice house, quiet location

Sehr schönes Haus mit guter Ausstattung, nette Vermieterin, ruhige Lage. Trotzdem nahe an Lucca, Pisa, Pistoia etc. Auch das Meer ist gut erreichbar. Restaurant-Tipp: das Ristorante Puccini in Celle dei Puccini, 1 km den Hügel hinauf. Very nice house, well equipped, nice hirer, qiet location. Nevertheless rather close to Lucca, Pisa, Pisoia and the beach. Restaurant tip: Ristorante Puccini in Celle dei Puccini, 1 km up the hill.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jan Christian B.

12 Sept 2017

Nice place

Really nice and good place for a retreat. Very good directions to places where you eat the best food in Italy. We stayed for 6 nights and we really liked it. Everything is as described in text and pictures. Even the sun :)

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helmut K.

13 Aug 2017

Schönes Haus in ruhiger Lage

Alles vorhanden, sauber, nette Vermieterin. Problemloser, schöner Aufenthalt. Tolle überdachte Terrasse. Trotz der Einsamkeit sind Lucca, Florenz, Pisa und das Meer schnell und gut erreichbar.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carl M.

17 July 2017

Awesome holiday cottage in the Tuscan hills

The location is fabulous - high up on the hillside with great views over the valley and sunshine throughout the day. The house is great - we found it very comfortable, nicely furnished, a very comfortable king-size bed and a well-equipped kitchen. We used the bbq a couple of times and eating outside on the patio with a glass of local wine in the evening waiting for the fireflies to light up was great. We saw and heard deer in the forest too. Lucca is beautiful and only a short drive and it's possible to eat there in the evening and do the 15 min drive back no problem. You don't need to drive to Lucca though to eat in a great restaurant as the one at the bottom of the hill just 5 mins walk from the cottage is fabulous. We had a great time at Cassa Casciani and would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing and peaceful time in a stunning location.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stefan A.

16 Oct 2016

The perfect hide-out

The house was perfect for us. It is as described and it was clean. One can not see into the house's area, so you have maximum privacy. The shower on the first floor is a bit small, but this shower is nearly superfluous since you have an outdoor shower (only cold water) which gives you just the perfect feeling about nature. The beds are comfortable and the linen and towels have been changed weekly. We have been there four weeks in September. During midday it is getting hot outside but the stone house keeps a nice temperature inside. The house is 10 minutes away from Diecimo where you find small alimentaris. A really good and well assorted supermarket (Esselunga) is 20 minutes away. Lucca is a 30 minutes drive. We have been there several times and still want to see and feel more of this city. I hope we can come back.

Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Eva P.

27 Aug 2016

Ideaal voor rustzoekers en natuurliefhebbers!

We hebben een heerlijke week gehad in Casa Casciani! Wat een rust en prachtige natuur. Het huis bevindt zich midden in een bosrijke omgeving. In de nabije omgeving is niet zoveel te beleven, maar binnen 20/25 minuten rijden ben je al in Lucca. Het huis zelf is prima in orde, aan alle details is gedacht voor een onbezorgd verblijf. Het is wel een oud huis en we hebben zelf wel even moeten wennen aan de 'beestjes' die af en toe op bezoek kwamen. Overigens is dat ook logisch, gezien de (oude) staat van de woning maar ook zeker de omgeving die hierin mee speelt. Als je 's avonds buiten zit kun je heerlijk genieten van de natuur en het gescharrel van de dieren in het bos en de vogelgeluiden. Je moet wel van rust en natuur houden, anders heb je het hier hoogstwaarschijnlijk niet naar je zin. (Mobiele) airco was prima! Er is tevens een heel grote supermarkt in de buurt waar je prima inkopen kan doen. Wij zijn tevreden over ons verblijf in deze woning en raden deze zeker aan.

About the host

Hosted by Valgerður Backman

Hi, I am Vala. I am a molecular biologist with and MBA degree. Other than that I am an olive farmer in the hills above Lucca and I love everything Italian although I am a thoroughbred Icelandic viking. Hope to see you in Italy!!

Why they chose this property

This cottage in Pescaglia valley was our reason to come to Italy in the first place. We bought it as our summerhouse in 2004 and renovated it ourselves with many trips back and forth from the land of ice and fire.

What makes this property unique

In our minds this is a perfect little spot to enjoy peace and quiet but still be able to visit all the great sites in the north of Tuscany, the most beautiful place of Tuscany in my opinion!! I love coming there to get free from social media and internet.