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.
Capannori, Piana di Lucca, Lucca Area, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
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Nearest airport:
Pisa at (30 kilometres)
distance from the nearest beach
(20 kilometres)
Nearest ferry port:
Livorno at (40 kilometres)
Nearest train station:
Lucca at (7 kilometres)
Nearest motorway:
Capannori at (5 kilometres)
Car
recommended
Il Gobbo lies in the vicinity of the characteristic village of Segromigno in Monte, whose church is a Romanesque parish from the twelfth century. The panoramic road that runs through Borghi and Fattorie eventually reaches Le Pizzorne (900 m above sea level). This offers a great ride for mountain bike lovers and is the Colline Lucchesi wine route. In this area you may discover many wonderful villas which belong to the old aristocracy of Lucca, one of those villas is Villa Mansi, which lies in a beautiful spot. It is also perfect to visit the art town of Tuscany.
Rental rates for the Il Gobbo Capannori, Tuscany, Italy
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per weekend night
per mid-week night
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20 Sep 2008
26 Sep 2008
1 Week
27 Sep 2008
24 Oct 2008
1 Week
25 Oct 2008
19 Dec 2008
1 Week
20 Dec 2008
2 Jan 2009
1 Week
3 Jan 2009
10 Apr 2009
1 Week
11 Apr 2009
17 Apr 2009
1 Week
18 Apr 2009
1 May 2009
1 Week
2 May 2009
29 May 2009
1 Week
30 May 2009
26 Jun 2009
1 Week
27 Jun 2009
29 Aug 2009
1 Week
30 Aug 2009
26 Sep 2009
1 Week
* All information without guarantee. Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
The house is furnished with great taste, in rustic style with beamed ceilings, terracotta tiled floors and antique furnishings. Parking within the property is possible. There is an electric gate. The outdoor space is equipped with wood tables, sun beds and a gazebo around the pool. Cook on request to prepare dinner in the home. The rental rates do not include the following costs that need to be paid according to usage: electricity, heating Help cleaning on request. Arrival time 5 pm and 8 pm, departure: 8 am and 10 am.
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.
The nearest golf-clubs are: Montecatini golf (18 km) and Versilia golf (30 km).
Guest book
Our holiday at Il Gobbo was the highlight of our stay in Italy. Mrs. B. Hubert. We have wonderful memories of our holidays last summer at Il Gobbo. Mr. and Mrs Matson. We look forward to come back to Il Gobbo next year. Mr. J. and Ms. D. Custer
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