Buca del Tasso was completely restored iand its owners, a mother and her daughter wanted to preserve the typical architectural style of Lucca' s country houses but, inside, the house is very functional, modern and elegantly furnished.The house is formed by two ground floors. Ground floor is made up of a open space of about 70 m², including the dining room and a big kitchen,the hall and the living room with sofas and a big fireplace.There is also a little toilet.First floor there is a double room (red room), a twin room (blue room), a bathroom with shower and the main bedroom (green room) with its bathroom.The house is surrounded by a garden, about 2000m², - even if the property is more then 25.000 m² - where you' ll find a nice gazebo overlooking the beautiful panorama and the swimming pool, (6m by 12m) open from 25/04 to 5/10. In addition, the Buca del Tasso, to its guests, many extracurricular activities,for example courses of typical Tuscan cuisine, babysitting service (with English native speakers), and finally we are able to arrange for parties and weddings.
So if you are looking for a particular, unique and entirely reserved to you, the Buca del Tasso is right for you, not only for the organization of all your event, but also for your overnight stay and that of your guests. Contact us for costs.
'This is a house for those who love the countryside, nature and relaxation, but without suffocate by them, though.' This is what one of the owners says, in fact you can reach Lucca (18Km) in less than 30 minutes, Montecatini Terme is 27 km far, Pisa 50 km far and in 40 minutes you can reach Versilia (50Km).
In one hour you can go to Florence, that is only 78 km far, or follow the 'Strada del Vino' along the gentle Chianti' s hills.
If you love the countryside and sport activities, here you can go tracking, horse riding, byking and swimming; but if you like relaxation and art you can spend your time visiting historical cities and enjoying good food and wine in the many restaurants in the area.
But you don' t forget to visit the old Lucca's Villas. They are marvelous!
In the neighborhood: Even if Buca del Tasso is surrounded by the countryside, it is located in a strategic position both at national and regional level.
In fact you can drive to Milan or Rome in about 4 houres. For fast movements you can reach Florence Peretola Airport or to the Pisa Airport, Galileo Galilei, in less than one hour .
In less than 30 minutes, you can reach the city of Lucca (18Km), art city known as the city of 100 churches.
Montecatini Terme, is 27 Km far. Here you will have the possibility to relax at the Spa, or go shopping in the many exclusive shops. In the evening you can take the funicular to Montecatini Alto, have dinner there while admiring the beautiful panorama and, to finish, what about a discoteque?
In Pisa, wich is about 50 km far, you can see the Lungarno, the beautiful Cavallieri Square with the tower where Count Ugolino ( Dante Alighieri is 'Divina Commedia' - 'Hell') was imprisoned with his children whom he eat to survive and one of most important
Universities in the World 'La Normale'.Of course you cannot miss the Miracles Square, with the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Leaning Tower.In less than 40 minutes Versilia (50km far) is waiting for you with its beautiful and very exclusive (Forte dei Marmi) beach where you can go for a walk along the sea front.Do not miss the exciting night life in the many fashionable bars and restaurants and the famous 'Capannina dei Franceschi' in Forte dei Marmi.On 24th August from 7.00 to 24.00 there is S. Ermete' s Feast that closes the summer season in Forte dei Marmi.In the streets, lined the most exclusive shop, you will find a numberless stalls selling good for all tastes.The celebration ends with the fireworks on the sea.In less than one hour you can go to Florence (78Km) with its world famous collections of art in the 'Uffizzi' Gallery and in other museums.If you do not like spending your time in the museums you can visit Signoria Square,the Old Bridge,the Lungarno, Boboli garden's.
Events
On the first of March Lucca Jazz Donna starts. On this occasion, in the old city, you can see the performances of the most famous female musicians. In the same month there is the second edition of Luccanimation. It is an international-festival competition for the best video-animation in the world. 27th April is S. Zita's day. The people who live in Lucca make a homage to the corpse of S. Zita in S. Frediano' s Church, with a bunch of daffodils while in Anphitheatre's Square, there is a beautiful flower exhibition and market. The month of September is important for Lucca. On 13th Lucca celebrates the Holy Cross with a 'Luminara'. It is very picturesque procession. People wear costumes and walk along the streets of the old city up to S. Martino's Cathedral. Another feast is S. Paolino' s, the city Patron Saint. The celebration culminates on July 12th with a competition called 'Palio della Balestra da banco' crossbow competition.
The city 'Terzieri' challenge themselves, under the watchful eyes of the Podesta, the Lord and the notable families of the XIV°century. The Summer Festival is held in July. The most important international singers perform on the stage in Napoleone Square in the city centre. From the end of October to the first of November Lucca is the venue of Lucca Comics and Games: an exhibition and market of comics and games. In the old city you can visit the Comics Museum, along with other classical museums. Every third week-end, in sone streets of the old city, there is the antique market.
Montecatini Terme, is 27 Km far. Here you will have the possibility to relax at the Spa, or go shopping in the many exclusive shops. In the evening you can take the funicular to Montecatini Alto, have dinner there while admiring the beautiful panorama and, to finish, what about a discoteque?In Pisa, which is about 50 km far, you can see the Lungarno, the beautiful Cavallieri Square with the tower where Count Ugolino ( Dante Alighieri is 'Divina Commedia' - 'Hell') was imprisoned with his children whom he eat to survive and one of most important Universities in the World 'La Normale'. Of course you cannot miss the Miracles Square, with the Cathedral, the Baptistery and the Leaning Tower.In less than 40 minutes Versilia (50km far) is waiting for you with its beautiful and very exclusive (Forte dei Marmi) beach where you can go for a walk along the sea front. Do not miss the exciting night life in the many fashonable bars and restaurants and the famous 'Capannina dei Franceschi' i
Forte dei Marmi.On 24th August from 7.00 to 24.00 there is S. Ermete' s Feast that closes the summer season in Forte dei Marmi. In the streets, lined the most exclusive shop, you will find a numberless stalls (about 400 authorized and as many illegal) selling good for all tastes. The celebration ends with the fireworks on the sea.
In less than one hour you can go to Florence (78Km) with its world famous collections of art in the 'Uffizzi' Gallery and in other museums. If you do not like spending your time in the museums you can visit Signoria Square, the Old Bridge, the Lungarno, Boboli garden's etc. etc. .A very original event to see is old Florence football's, which is not a football match but an old way to train boys in the art of fight. Today you can see this event, in S. Croce Square, on June 16th, 24th and 30th to celebrate the Patron Saint S. Giovanni. On 30th June there is the final match and then a fireworks show.
A long parade presided over by noblemen on their horse, leaves from S. Maria Novella and reaches S. Croce Square, where the game starts with the shout 'Viva Firenze!'. For one hours the fighters, dressed in clothes of the XV°century, fight to recall the famous macht on the 1530 and celebrate a memorable page of the glorious history of Florence.
If you are wine lovers, you can follow the 'wine street' full of famous small and big cellars where you can taste excellent types of wine.
Buca del Tasso is on this street but we do not produce wine.
If you follow this route you get to the sweet Chianti hills and reach Siena (120 km). It is a wonderful city where you can admire the Mangia' s tower in the Del Campo' s Square and many other interesting places. Del Campo Square is well know for two horse races: on 2nd July 'Provenzano horse-race' and on 16th August the more important & famous 'Assunta horse-race'. Nine of the city districts take part in the race. The horses run around the...
..shell for 3 times & the winner which ranks first wins, even without its jockey! The prize is called 'Drappellone' and it is made by a different artist each year. The prize is then jealously kept in the district museum. Do not forget to visit the old Lucca's Villas,where can admire the most beautiful old residences furnish with a their original furniture,and surrounded by delightful parks.In less than 6 Km there is Collodi,'Pinocchio's' village.Here the children can spend an afternoon in the ricreation ground, while the adults can visit both the park of the Garzoni Villa's where there is a Butterfly House and the Villa.In Montecarlo,a charming and fortified little village on the hills,the traditional harvest feast is held the second week of September.In a few words, this area is for those people who love the countryside and sports activities but it is also for those who want to relax,visit art cities and enjoy themselves at night in the many restaurant and bar scattered in the area.
