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Al Bastini - villa with glorious views & pool, 15 mins from Lucca

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Smart TV, lareira, DVD player, mesa de pingue-pongue
Área da propriedade
Opções para refeição
Fachada

Avaliações

9,8 de 10
Extraordinária

Casa inteira

6 quartos4 banheirosAcomoda 10 pessoas350 m²

Comodidades populares

  • Piscina
  • Cozinha
  • Lava-roupa
  • Secadora
  • Wi-Fi grátis
  • Ar-condicionado

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Al Bastini - villa with glorious views & pool, 15 mins from Lucca

Al Bastini is a beautiful, peaceful and well-equipped 18th century villa-farmhouse with glorious panoramic views. Set in 7 acres of land with old olives and fruit trees, and surrounded by unspoilt olive groves and forested hills, it forms a perfect haven from which to explore this part of Tuscany. The house is furnished in traditional Tuscan style with local stone, antique cotto floors, high chestnut-beamed ceilings and a wood burner stove. The accommodation sleeps 10 people in 4 double bedrooms, 2 single bedrooms & 4 bathrooms. The extensive facilities include a brand new gourmet kitchen with high end range cooker, 2 fridges and 2 dishwashers; air-conditioning; WiFi broadband; 50” Smart TV & DVD player; a full size billiards table, table tennis; and an excellent grand piano.

Around the house, the landscaped gardens feature a heated and gated 10 x 5m pool, a herb garden, flowerbeds and terraced lawns. There are 3 al fresco eating areas in both sun and shade to choose from - a covered loggia, a stone barbecue and a pool-side pergola - all enjoying the wonderful views. There are ample quality garden chairs, sunbeds and hammocks for relaxation for your family and friends.

Just 15 mins drive from the centre of the famous medieval city of Lucca, Al Bastini is within easy reach of the historic cities of Pisa, Florence and Siena and the coast. You are close to Lucca’s many historic villas and to charming villages dedicated to agriculture and viniculture.

A few minutes from Al Bastini by car are the shops and restaurants of the village of San Macario in Piano. A further 5 minutes away are 3 large supermarkets and in another 5 minutes, you will arrive in Lucca. Both Pisa airport and the beautiful beaches of the Versilian coast can be reached in 30 minutes.

Tuscany (and at further distance, Umbria) are full of wonderful places to visit - the obvious ones being Pisa (30 mins drive), Florence (1 hour by road or 75 minutes by train from Lucca), Siena (1½hours) and San Gimignano (1½ hours).

We can organise excellent chefs to cook wonderful dinners at Al Bastini for you and your guests and we can also provide cookery lessons. Organised sightseeing trips and vineyard tours of the many excellent Colline Lucchesi vineyards and olive mills can also be pre-booked.

For the lovely, cooler months – ideal for sightseeing and walking – Al Bastini has a wood burner and full central heating – and a well-stocked library of books, guidebooks and DVDs. Lucca is fully open all year round and is wonderful “out of season” – including its charming Christmas market season, New Year fireworks, and Easter procession.

Our super responsive and very knowledgeable English-speaking house manager will be happy to support you during your stay with anything you may need..

The house is reached by a fully tarmacked private road, kept in good condition. The road climbs a hill and has a sharp bend (that can be seen in the photos for reference) that may be preferable to do the first time in daylight to see the layout.

Al Bastini now benefits from a new open-plan gourmet kitchen, a new outdoor wood-fired pizza oven and grill and and 4 new bathrooms. The new saltwater swimming pool and sunbathing area was also recently refurbished.

Do not miss the opportunity to sample the sheer beauty and tranquillity of Al Bastini.


Comodidades da propriedade

Piscina/spa

  • Piscina aquecida
  • Piscina externa
  • Piscina particular

Internet

  • Disponível na vila: Wi-Fi grátis

Estacionamento e transporte

  • É necessário ter carro
  • Estacionamento no local

Cozinha

  • Chaleira elétrica
  • Cooktop
  • Forno
  • Geladeira
  • Lava-louças
  • Máquina de café/chá
  • Máquina de gelo
  • Micro-ondas
  • Panelas, louças e utensílios de cozinha
  • Temperos
  • Torradeira

Opções para refeição

  • Café da manhã disponível mediante uma taxa
  • Mesa de refeição

Quartos

  • 6 quartos
  • Roupas de cama fornecidas

Banheiro

  • 4 banheiros privativos
  • Banheira
  • Bidê
  • Chuveiro
  • Combinação de chuveiro/banheira
  • Papel higiênico
  • Sabonete
  • Secador de cabelo
  • Toalhas fornecidas

Espaços comuns

  • Área de refeição separada
  • Lareira
  • Mesa de refeição
  • Sala de estar

Entretenimento

  • Aparelho de som
  • DVD player
  • Jogos
  • Livros
  • Smart TV

Áreas externas

  • Churrasqueira
  • Jardim
  • Móveis para área externa
  • Pátio
  • Terraço

Itens de lavanderia

  • Instalações de lavanderia
  • Máquina de lavar

Conforto

  • Aquecimento
  • Ar-condicionado

Animais de estimação

  • Não aceita animais de estimação

Acessibilidade

  • Não é permitido fumar nesta propriedade

Serviços e conveniências

  • Cofre
  • Ferro e tábua de passar roupa

Destaques do local

  • Em uma área rural
  • Perto de um hospital
  • Perto de um salão de beleza/spa
  • Perto de um shopping de outlets
  • Perto do mar

Atividades

  • Mesa de bilhar/sinuca
  • Piscina aquecida
  • Sala de jogos/videogames
  • Tênis de mesa
  • Motonáutica nas proximidades
  • Observação de pássaros nas proximidades
  • Passeios a cavalo nas proximidades
  • Passeios em vinícolas nas proximidades
  • Pescaria nas proximidades
  • Prática de golfe nas proximidades
  • Prática de mountain bike nas proximidades
  • Prática de natação nas proximidades
  • Prática de vela nas proximidades
  • Prática de windsurfe nas proximidades
  • Trilhas para caminhada/ciclismo nas proximidades

Recursos de segurança

  • Propriedade com detector de monóxido de carbono, conforme indicado pelo anfitrião
  • Propriedade com detector de fumaça, conforme indicado pelo anfitrião
  • Kit de primeiros socorros
  • Extintor de incêndio

Informações gerais

  • Jardim
  • Política de reciclagem abrangente
  • Tamanho da unidade: 350 m²

Propriedades semelhantes

Políticas

Check-in

Check-in a partir de 16h
Idade mínima para o check-in: 23

Check-out

Check-out até 10h.

Instruções especiais para o check-in

Você vai receber um e-mail do anfitrião com as instruções para o check-in e check-out.
A informação fornecida pela propriedade pode ser traduzida com ferramentas automáticas de tradução.

Regras da propriedade

Pool open May-September. Pool heating un-necessary in July + August. Recommended in May, June + September. Price 400 Euros per week.
Air-con charged by metred usage and paid online at the end of your stay. Typical charges 50-300 Euros, depending on usage.

Animais de estimação

Animais de estimação não são aceitos

Crianças e camas extras

Crianças são bem-vindas

Eventos

Não permite a realização de eventos

Política para fumantes

Não é permitido fumar

Informações importantes

O que você precisa saber

Pessoas extras podem incorrer em taxas adicionais que variam dependendo da política da propriedade.
Documento de identificação oficial com foto e cartão de crédito, cartão de débito ou depósito em dinheiro podem ser exigidos no momento do check-in para despesas extras.
Solicitações especiais estão sujeitas à disponibilidade no momento do check-in e podem incorrer em taxas adicionais. Essas solicitações não estão garantidas.
Festas ou eventos de grupos no local são estritamente proibidos
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de monóxido de carbono.
O anfitrião informou que a propriedade tem detector de fumaça.
Os recursos de segurança disponíveis na propriedade incluem extintor de incêndio e kit de primeiros socorros.
Esta propriedade é gerenciada por meio da Vrbo, um de nossos parceiros. Você vai receber um e-mail da Vrbo com um link para uma conta, onde pode alterar ou cancelar a sua reserva.
Número de registro da propriedade IT046017C2M4K3XEBB

Importante

Todos os hóspedes, incluindo crianças, deverão estar presentes no momento do check-in e deverão apresentar seus passaportes ou documentos de identificação com foto, emitidos pelo governo de seus países
Transações em dinheiro nesta propriedade não podem exceder EUR 5000, devido a regulamentação nacional. Para mais detalhes, entre em contato com a propriedade usando as informações na confirmação da reserva.
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Informações a área

Mapa
Lucca, Toscana

Nos arredores

  • Lucca Polo Fiere - 13 min de carro - 11.6 km
  • Muralha de Lucca - 14 min de carro - 11.3 km
  • Duomo di San Martino - 16 min de carro - 12.3 km
  • Lago Massaciuccoli - 17 min de carro - 13.1 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 18 min de carro - 12.0 km

Opções nos arredores

  • Estação Ripafratta em San Giuliano Terme - 15 min de carro
  • Aeroporto Galileo Galilei (PSA) - 44 min de carro

Restaurantes

  • ‪Autogrill Monte Quiesa - ‬19 min de carro
  • ‪Le Terme - ‬17 min de carro
  • ‪Osaka Asian Fusion Restaurant - ‬11 min de carro
  • ‪L'Alpino - ‬12 min de carro
  • ‪Il Ciancino - ‬8 min de carro

Perguntas frequentes

Al Bastini - villa with glorious views & pool, 15 mins from Lucca tem piscina?

Sim, esta propriedade conta com uma piscina externa. O tipo de piscina disponível é piscina aquecida.

Al Bastini - villa with glorious views & pool, 15 mins from Lucca é ideal para quem viaja com animais de estimação?

Não, animais de estimação não são permitidos nesta propriedade.

Quanto custa o estacionamento em Al Bastini - villa with glorious views & pool, 15 mins from Lucca?

Estacionamento no local disponível na propriedade.

Qual é o horário de check-in em Al Bastini - villa with glorious views & pool, 15 mins from Lucca?

Horário de início do check-in: 16h.

Qual é o horário de check-out em Al Bastini - villa with glorious views & pool, 15 mins from Lucca?

Horário de check-out: 10h.

Onde fica Al Bastini - villa with glorious views & pool, 15 mins from Lucca?

Perto do mar, esta vila ideal para famílias fica a 10 km de Muralha de Lucca, Porta Sant'Anna e Tribunal de Lucca. Puccini Museum e Orto Botanico di Lucca também ficam a 15 km.

Avaliações sobre Al Bastini - villa with glorious views & pool, 15 mins from Lucca

Avaliações

Extraordinária

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Nota 10 - Excelente. 59 de 65 avaliações
Nota 8 - Boa. 5 de 65 avaliações
Nota 6 - Ok. 0 de 65 avaliações
Nota 4 - Insatisfatória. 0 de 65 avaliações
Nota 2 - Terrível. 1 de 65 avaliações

9,6

Limpeza

9,8

Localização

Avaliações

10/10 - Excelente

Timothy W.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza
This was a return trip to Al Bastini for me.The setting, the accommodation and the pool are all superb. While only 15 minutes from the town of Lucca, the house is in a very peaceful location with glorious views across the Tuscan hills.
Hospedou-se por 2 diárias em out. de 2025

10/10 - Excelente

Jonathan P.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza
A wonderfully relaxing peaceful escape yet only a short drive into the historic walled city of Lucca, with it’s very good restaurants and abundance of things to see. We had amazing weather (29) for September so made excellent use of the beautiful pool. Tanya (villa manager) was incredibly helpful and organised a private chef (Fabrizio excellent) for an evening of absolutely delicious authentic Tuscan fare and our taxi on another evening into Lucca. Al Bastini was everything we’d hoped for and more!! Hoping to return one day!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em set. de 2025

10/10 - Excelente

Diane K.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza
This property is absolutely stunning! My family of 8 stayed for a week and enjoyed everything about this home. The main floor is set up perfectly for spending time together. We used the huge, well equipped kitchen to cook many of our own meals but we also enjoyed having 2 different chefs come to cook for us as well. One night we made pizzas in the outdoor pizza oven using fresh herbs from the garden. The views from the outdoor dining area were incredible!One of our favorite things about this property was the pool. It was the perfect temperature, well maintained and surrounded by beautiful landscaping. The gardener is amazing!The location of this property is terrific. We rented cars and could easily drive to grocery stores, restaurants, wineries and to explore the nearby city of Lucca. We also drove to the train station to take a train to Cinque Terre for the day.The staff was friendly, professional and made sure we had everything we needed. Check in was easy, taxis were arranged when needed, rental cars were delivered to the villa and communication was excellent. The handbook that was provided answered every question we had and was full of great suggestions about places to visit and things to do.All 8 of us loved this property. It had something for everyone and was so spacious. One week was not enough. I hope we can return someday!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2025

10/10 - Excelente

Christoph L., Münster

Pontos positivos: Limpeza
Traumhafte Lage mit gehobener Ausstattung!Top
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2025

10/10 - Excelente

Kristian H., London, UK

Pontos positivos: Limpeza
Wonderful house in a beautiful location, close to Lucca and Pisa.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jul. de 2025

10/10 - Excelente

Brian S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Al Bastini

Family and friends gathered at Al Bastini to explore the Lucca region. The Villa was wonderfully appointed and very comfortable. The pool was a big hit with the grandkids and the outdoor wood fired BBQ was used multiple times throughout the week. The owners have a great collection of books that cover Tuscany and Italian cooking. I wish I could have stayed a month so I could sit and read and gaze over the spectacular views. The local hosts were very helpful and accessible. Highly recommended. A very comfortable Tuscan villa with a great kitchen and multiple outdoor areas to sit and relax and enjoy a moment of quiet with friends and family.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em set. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Lisa H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Fabulous stay

What a fabulous week we had at Al Bastini. It is a beautiful, private and secluded property with incredible views and everything you could wish for in a holiday property. We have rented many holiday villas before and have often found that the interiors do not match the outside space in terms of style and quality - this is not the case at Al Bastini where everything is beautifully appointed. We felt instantly relaxed here. The villa is perfect for a family holiday with many areas inside and out where you can find your own space but also to come together for family meals. We loved the terraces and loggia and ate all of our meals outside. Whilst the weather wasn’t as kind to us as we’d hoped we still managed to fit in some time by the wonderful swimming pool which has great loungers and lots of space. We found it hard to leave the villa and its wonderfully peaceful surroundings in the day but when we did want to explore further afield the journey to Lucca takes only around 15 minutes by car. There is a small village closer to the villa which has a great little restaurant and a lovely ice-cream shop (also sells the most amazing cakes)!) We appreciated all the recommendations that we received prior to our stay for restaurants and places to visit - we tried many and were delighted by them all. We hope they we can return to Al Bastini in future and thoroughly recommend it for a fabulous holiday in Tuscany.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em set. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Jane E.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Stunning property

Al Bastini is a peaceful idyll on the outskirts of Lucca. Very much a home from home with everything you might need readily available to make your stay all the more enjoyable. We had the most amazing time and would definitely return. Thank you so much.
Hospedou-se por 6 diárias em ago. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Christopher B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Gorgeous villa near Lucca

Beautifully appointed spacious and prestigious villa with spectacular views and wonderful facilities. Tastefully decorated throughout, perfect for families/groups wanting quiet getaway destination with excellent, high quality facilities (swimming pool, a/c throughout, billiards table, grand piano, table tennis, multiple large fridges and advanced, well designed kitchen). Lots of outside space and shaded areas. Good communication with manager, who was responsive and keen for us to enjoy our stay.
Hospedou-se por 3 diárias em ago. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Elizabeth W.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

One week is not long enough

We spent a week at Al Bastini and we wish we could have stayed longer. The location is perfect and the views are fabulous. The house had a great layout for our family of 4 along with 3 of our adult friends. We took daytrips from the house, but also enjoyed just staying at the house to swim or play ping pong. The kitchen is fantastic and through the management we booked chef Morena to prepare dinner for us one night. Morena and the food were so amazing, that we immediately asked her to come back the next night. Our only regret, was not booking Morena to prepare dinner every night. We did have an issue with the downstairs bedroom air conditioning not working, but management immediately responded to my message and had a technician out the next day to try and resolve the issue. A big thank you to Alex and Tanya for their help and great communication. I highly recommend staying at Al Bastini, and we definitely plan on going back.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em jun. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Ian H.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Excellent

A beautiful secluded family retreat for a great holiday break
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em mai. de 2024

10/10 - Excelente

Philip B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Fabulous holiday in the heart of Tuscany

A lovely, lovely house with so much space and amenities. Tremendous views particularly in the evening as the sun sets. We loved eating in the Loggia after early evening drinks outside with some late night snooker and swimming. It's very quiet for sleeping at nights and the kitchen is both beautiful and well thought through including 2 dishwashers! It's definitely worth making use of the local chefs. We were surprised how quick it was from Pisa airport and Lucca has a lot to offer with the walk around the walls a must and some fabulous restaurants. Pisa and Florence aren't too far for day visits. All in all a superb place to stay. It must be best in class.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em set. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

Duncan B.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Location, location, location

Our first trip to Tuscany and what a place to stay! The villa and location are outstanding in every sense. The view from the property is stunning: a classic Italian scene; but it is the quietness of the wooded valley that makes it a very special place. The pool is another striking feature- it is large and set in a beautiful position within the garden. The villa itself is stylish and comfortable. The newly refurbished kitchen is outstanding- with every appliance/gadget on hand for foodies wanting to cook for themselves or for visiting chefs. We had amazing meals cooked for us by Morena and Fabrizio- both highly recommended. Finally, the property's location close to the fascinating historic town of Lucca and only half an hour from the coast makes this villa a not-to-be missed destination!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em set. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

Anthony M., Tring UK

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Luxurious, peaceful retreat!

Located in tranquil woodland surroundings, this is an ideal destination for your holiday. Lucca is just a short drive away, offering numerous excellent dining options and plenty of attractions. Exploring the ancient city walls is a must-do activity, either walking or hiring a bicycle! Lucca, being the birthplace of Puccini, hosts various opera festivals, making it a paradise for music enthusiasts. Be sure to check out the host's recommendations for local village butchers, a restaurant, a winery, and an ice cream parlour. We enjoyed a delicious cordon bleu meal prepared by the Villa's highly recommended in-house chef, thanks to the well-equipped modern kitchen! The swimming pool offers a serene space for leisurely exercise and sunbathing, boasting stunning views of the lush valley. We eagerly anticipate our next visit to this Tuscan paradise!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

Jennifer R.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Amazing vacation in Tuscany!

We are a group of 10 friends who travel together often and planned a summer trip to Tuscany to celebrate some milestone birthdays. We spent quite some time researching homes before landing on Al Bastini for its incredible views, convenient location in Lucca, privacy, ample space, but most importantly air conditioning and swimming pool for August! The home and the vacation overall were pretty close to perfect. The house manager was an incredible help to us as we were asking questions about the villa, planning day trips, and renting cars. She emphasized what a perfect location Lucca is, and she was right! We were able to discover some of Lucca and also take day (or partial day) trips to Pisa, the Puccini Festival, Cinque Terre, Chianti, and the beach. Luckily we also had time at the house - to enjoy the pool, cook in the beautiful kitchen, have a private chef cook us dinner and another make pizza for us in the outdoor pizza oven. Our only complaint is that maybe we should have booked two weeks instead of one! Thank you Al Bastini, we hope to see you again soon!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

Triin T., Tallinn, Estonia

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Perfect holiday villa

Our Al Bastini stay was a dream. With awe-inspiring views, the villa’s expansive terraces became havens for relaxation. The rooms embody spacious elegance and local charm, blending modern comfort with countryside aesthetics. The newly renovated kitchen (with dual dishwashers and fridges) exceeded expectations for food enthusiasts like us. Outdoor BBQ and pizza oven experiences, courtesy of Chef Fabrizio, were absolute highlights. Thanks to gardener Thomas, the beautifully maintained garden's fresh produce added authenticity to our meals: the kids loved picking ripe tomatoes, fragrant herbs, and small zucchinis. The saltwater pool was the epitome of relaxation: we spent countless hours floating, reading, and enjoying the ambiance. Al Bastini's standout was great service: Alex, Iris, and Tanya ensured smooth reservations, check-in/out, and prompt assistance. Our stay was flawless. Seeking beauty, comfort, and tranquility? Al Bastini is your haven.
Hospedou-se por 28 diárias em jul. de 2023

10/10 - Excelente

Ethan L.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

La Dolce Vita!

We are so grateful to have celebrated our first wedding anniversary at Al Bastini, which offers a quintessential Tuscan experience that exceeded even our wildest expectations. Nestled into a wooded hillside, Al Bastini has the most breathtaking panoramic views which are both unspoilt and private. We were left speechless when first stepping onto the terrace, and we continued to be wowed each and everyday as the sky changed from blues, to pinks and reds in the evening and then became littered with stars in the night sky. Opening the shutters every morning to this view was a treat in itself. We opted to spend most of our time lazing by the private pool which provided the perfect relief from the late summer sunshine. There would be ample space for 10 to swim and sunbathe, so for just two of us it was a very special and secluded treat. Many evenings were spent on the terrace, or loggia, whiling away the hours watching the sunset with a glass of wine in hand. On occasion we made use of the beautifully crafted outdoor barbecue, and pizza oven. Al Bastini is well located, with local restaurants, gelaterias and supermarkets just a few minutes away by car. The beautiful medieval town of Lucca is 15 minutes away and was a daily destination for lunch, dinner or drinks. We fell in love with the town, with its cobbled streets, medieval walls and eclectic shops. We were reluctant to leave the serene surroundings of Bastini, but ventured by car to the hilltop town of San Gigmiano, Siena, and the Tuscan capital, Florence, by train from Lucca. All are well worth a visit, if you can drag yourself away from the house and pool! Bastini provides the perfect base for exploring. To complete our experience we enjoyed privately cooked dinners from two of the chefs available to hire via the property managers. Morena and Fabrizio treated us to the most impeccable service and exquisite cuisine, and to our favourite, tiramisu! On the rare occasion the weather was inclement, the indoor facilities of the house were more than sufficient entertainment. Whether watching the vast array of satellite TV channels on the comfy sofas in the living room or playing snooker/pool with a late night aperitif, we were not left wanting. Italian’s have a phrase, ‘la dolce vita’ which loosely translates to ‘the good life’ and, after the past two weeks stay at Bastini, we can fully appreciate and understand it’s meaning. Alla Prossima!
Hospedou-se por 14 diárias em set. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

Nicholas W.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Perfect holiday villa

We loved our stay at Al Bastini. The views are stunning and the pool is the perfect place to relax on a hot day. Rooms were comfortable and the snooker table was great fun! It is only a short drive to the attractive historic town of Lucca and in the heart of the Tuscan wine region so plenty to do when we wanted to leave the comfort of Al Bastini. A wonderful trip that we hope to repeat in the future!
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

Pat D.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Spectacular spot

I have rented several properties for family gatherings through VRBO, but none has been as wonderful as Al Bastini. Everything about our week-long stay was perfect--the setting, the villa, the fabulous salt-water pool, the easy proximity to Lucca and surrounding towns and beaches, and the support from the property manager and the house manager, who helped us find chefs to cook for us and a boat trip to Cinque Terre. It is a very special place. Everyone loved it. Pat D. Washington, DC August 2022
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em ago. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

ROBIN O.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Al Bastini 2022

Have been holidaying around Lucca for 20 years plus and Al Bastini has never been matched in terms of favourite house for my family and I. Ideally situated 15 minutes from Lucca and shops but still only 40 minutes to Pisa airport, 50 minutes from the coast and an easy day outing to the Cinque Terre. The house sits on the side of a quiet valley with an unrivalled view over green hills and total peace. No road noise and hardly any lights can be seen in the evening While the bedrooms/bathrooms are comfortable (master suite in particular is great) and airconditioned and the snooker room, piano room luxury sitting room with full music and TV are all great to have, what really makes the house is all the many places to sit, read, eat and enjoy the sun and the view. The kitchen has everything you need for a keen cook and you can eat in the superb covered terrace off the kitchen with view overlooking the valley or outside by the BBQ/pizza oven (or even in the dining room!). The pool is close but set just the right distance form the house and has plenty of chairs and loungers . It also benefits from a new non chlorine saline filtering system that makes swimming very pleasant. Tanya the onsite manager was super efficient and Tomas the gardener helpful and pleasant.
Hospedou-se por 6 diárias em ago. de 2022

8/10 - Boa

Alan S.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Overall fantastic

Not much to add to the other great reviews! Place and location is amazing so long as you don’t mind a hilly curvy drive - and I happen to. My one qualm, and it did make a significant difference during our 2 week stay, is the mattress quality. 2-3 of the upstairs mattresses are decent, however the downstairs beds have mattresses to be ashamed of. You can literally feel individual springs through them causing pressure points uncomfortable sleep throughout the night.
Hospedou-se por 13 diárias em jun. de 2022

2/10 - Terrível

Andrea B., Suwanee, GA USA

Pontos negativos: Limpeza

Property has BEDBUGS. Flippant response from owner.

We came home with BEDBUGS and the owner was the most concerned with my review. I woke up one morning in this villa with bites all over me. Two others with us had bites too. I went to my dermatologist the very next day after our return. She thought they were bedbug bites. I called an exterminator and scheduled an inspection. I texted the property manager and she said they must be mosquito bites. She said she had an inspection done and there were no bedbugs. I came to find out that her inspection was done by the cleaning staff! They are not trained professionals and don't know what to look for. They come out at night to feed and then they go into hiding places. Some people show the bite marks and other people show no signs at all AND it can take up to ten days for the bites to even show up on your skin. I was so lucky to have such a severe reaction as that prompted me to go to the doctor and then call the exterminator. The exterminator came and we did have bedbugs. I had to pack up my entire house contents into black bags, seal them with duct tape and put them in my backyard in the high heat so any bedbugs that may be on my things would die as they do in high temperatures. On the day of treatment, we had to leave the house and after they finished treatment, we had to wait four hours before we could return home. We were having a heatwave in Atlanta and the temperature got up to 99 degrees that day and my cat had to be locked outside in the backyard for the whole day. I now have to wait a couple of weeks for them to come back and do another inspection to make sure they got them all before I bring all of my stuff back inside and unpack. I told this to the house manager and she said that they disinfect the bedding/mattress. I received an email from the property owner and he reiterated that my bites are from mosquitos. He offered me 500 euros to leave a positive review. Their lack of concern was shocking. I implored him to have the house inspected by an exterminator. I told him my main concern was future guests taking them home with them as we did. He seemed more interested in why the exterminators were going to such lengths and that in the Uk, exterminators don't put you through that. His flippancy was overwhelming. He started each email out with "without prejudice" to protect himself. I have no interest in suing or in his offer of 500 euros. I simply wanted the problem at the villa resolved. I have no idea if they are taking the proper steps.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em mai. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

Matthew I.

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Mamma mia!

Mamma mia! What a fantastic Tuscan gem. A glorious villa nestled within a gorgeous, unspoilt Tuscan landscape. Beautifully and sympathetically furnished, with everything needed to live la dolce vita, from a state-of-the-art swimming pool to an epic pizza oven and grill - and so very much more besides. Everything worked - and one got the sense that if something didn’t, the highly organised and attentive house management team would engage and resolve, rapido! The support staff were unobtrusive, obliging and human. We had an exquisite dinner cooked one evening by one of the local cooks recommended by the villa. We’d never been to Lucca before - but what a destination in it’s own right - as well as a marvellous base for other Tuscan forays. ‘Oh, to be in Italy - and specifically Lucca - now that May’s there’ [sic, apologies to Robert Browning]. Al Bastini is an authentic Tuscan holiday delight - with all boxes fully ticked for an immersive worry-free holiday. In fact our only complaint was that our time was over far too quickly. Oh but the views - those views were to sigh for. La dolce vita, on steroids. Grazie mille.
Hospedou-se por 8 diárias em mai. de 2022

10/10 - Excelente

Mary M., Eye, Suffolk UK

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Perfect autumn break

Wow, what a location, the views from Al Bastini were mesmerising, making it very difficult to tear ourselves away from the terrace and the coffee machine! The heated pool was the perfect temperature for early morning swims while the sun rose over the hills. Well equipped kitchen and great spaces for us all to cook eat and relax in comfort and style. Wonderful local restaurants on our doorstep and dozens of quality eateries in Lucca. We used local chefs Tamara and Morena on two separate evenings, as recommended by the owners. They were so friendly and cooked up a real Tuscan feast for us. We visited a fabulous beach only half an hour away with superb fish restaurants and glorious warm water for swimming in the October sunshine. We made a smart call to visit in October with less tourists than we expected but still warm and sunny... what could be better than that. Thoroughly recommend AB for an autumn Italian fix. We will be back.
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em out. de 2021

10/10 - Excelente

Mark O., London

Pontos positivos: Limpeza

Fantastic visit

Al Bastini has a wonderful setting with panoramic views from all parts of the terrace. It is a delight to sit or lounge on the terrace and take it all in. The lovely pool is conveniently located on the terrace and all is set up perfectly for outside relaxation. There is table tennis and snooker/pool/billiards for indoor entertainment and the covered loggia is ideal for outside dining in the evening. There is a great restaurant down in the village connected to the butchers for those liking a good walk to and from an excellent lunch and Lucca is only 20 minutes away by car with all of its charms. Florence, Pisa and the beach are all within easy drives so Al Bastini is a good location for Tuscan exploration We went early October and the weather was still warm and ideal for site seeing and relaxation, although a jumper at night might be required We had a lovely time at Al Bastini
Hospedou-se por 7 diárias em set. de 2021