La Lucertola

Pugnano, Pisa
Self-catering
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Per night
€150 - €320
Per week
€1050 - €2240
Place

2 places

Sleeps

Each sleep 4

Children welcome
Babies welcome

Two peaceful olive grove farmhouses, hours of hiking along CAI trails, each offering a shared pool with incredible views, Pisa and Lucca only 20 minutes away

Per night
€150 - €320
Per week
€1050 - €2240

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2 Guests 04 Aug 25 - 02 Apr 26

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€150 - €320 per night

€1050 - €2240 per week

The Experience

The drive up is exciting and fun, the views when you get here stupendous: a panorama that reaches to the Leaning Tower and to the Mediterranean on the horizon. Sitting on the southern slopes of Monti Pisani are a group of farm buildings immaculately restored, served by spring water and powered by solar panels. Musicians Luisa and Colin live on site, love people, love the place, and take care of everything. The two, independent, farmhouses stand side by side (ideal for friends), with living spaces on the ground floor, bedrooms up, and a big wide stone terrace at the front with curtained-off pergolas. There’s a terraced olive grove for exploratory romps – or naps in the shade – and a decked and fenced infinity pool with an outdoor shower. All you hear are the birds and the wind. As for the farmhouses: they’re functional, spotless, family-friendly and furnished in traditional style, with fireplaces for winter stays, repro art on the walls, and toys. You get a restaurant at the bottom of the hill, a food shop a six-minute drive, jazz in Lucca, guided rafting on the Serchio, and the Parco di Pinocchio in Collodi – child heaven.

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from €150
Weekly price
from €1050
Damage deposit
£000
Surcharges
Extra bed/sofabed available at no charge.
2 Houses for 4
From €1506 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 3pm
Check out
10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 4 nights.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Restaurant 1km.

Reviews

Colin and Luisa provide such a calming place to escape and recharge. They have woven their passion and creativity into a stunningly beautiful setting and the result is that you immediately feel welcomed and also inspired to explore the fascinating territory. The wood fired oven and infinity pool are truly special amenities. Let Colin and Luisa help you experience a Tuscany, away from the crowds.
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Thomas, Germany

This is truly an amazing spot. You can't ask for a better view every morning you get up. And when you are having lunch or dinner at the terrace. The house has plenty of space and all the things you need. The supermarket is within a short driving distance. Don't forget to use the wood fired pizza oven. Luisa and Colin are fantastic hosts. And you can always ask for advice on where to go. Luisa also helped us out with some basic shopping. So, we had something to start with since we were arriving late. We loved the place and will definitely recommend this place and will book it ourselves again.


Rabeia, Germany

Great place and hospitality from Luisa. We enjoyed our weekend getaway! She was quick to respond to our questions and meet our needs. It was kid friendly, the pool was nice, and making pizzas in the oven was fun! The place is comforting with amazing views! Be aware it's not direct or easy access to the lovely home, however it's well worth it.


Jan, Holland

Great place with a great view and very friendly hosts. I highly recommend booking with Luisa and Colin.


Christian, Switzerland

Luisa and Colin were excellent and friendly hosts. The house offers a fantastic view over Pisa to the sea. The house is very spacious and we had enough room with 5 people. We enjoyed the daily breakfast on the terrace in the sunshine. We only used the pool once. In October it would be perfect if the pool was heated. The driveway to the house is steep and winding. We were grateful that we could use the rental car for this. But after a few days we also got used to the adventurous way up. Hope to see you again. Thanks for all!


Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Colin Pilkington

  • Unique and stunning views of The Leaning Tower of Pisa.. Panoramic and inspiring views over our lovingly tended olive grove, forest, fields, villages, Pisa in the midground, the Mediterranean Sea in the distance - spectacular. Great hillside walks on site.
  • The natural spring water salt swimming pool is set in a truly amazing location with views to infinity over valley field Pisa and Med. The pool zone also boasts a unique shower which pours out water from the trunk of an ancient olive tree - simply fabulous.
  • Our own organic olive oil for sale - unbeatably good ! on your very own home made pizzas using an original wood fired pizza oven. Try our allotment for toms, peppers,salad and herbs to create your perfect pizza. Peaches, pears, figs and cherries in season.
  • From right outside your door enjoy some of the best walking trails imaginable. Truly great walking on hand, offering views over Pisa, Lucca, The Mediterranean. Enjoy walking through wonderful chestnut stands, pine forest and olive groves - inspiring!
  • Cookery Classes: We have great friends who are excellent chefs and offer a bespoke service - they come to you and prepare a real Tuscan banquet in your own kitchen - pasta, fish, meat or vegetarian - it's a winner ! Also load up on some Tuscan cooking tips
  • Great activities for all ! rafting on the nearby rivers, cycling trails - bike hire from nearby Lucca, paragliding right over our hills, great beaches - wonderful snorkelling not far away, fishing - sea or river, Lucca wine tours, chefs at home - just ask!