La Lucertola

Pugnano, Pisa
Self-catering
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Per night
€160 - €330
Per week
€1120 - €2310
Place

2 places

Sleeps

Each sleep 4

Children welcome
Babies welcome

Two peaceful olive grove farmhouses, a shared pool with incredible views, hours of hiking along beautiful trails, Pisa and Lucca nearby

Per night
€160 - €330
Per week
€1120 - €2310

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€160 - €330 per night

€1120 - €2310 per week

The Experience

The views when you get here are stupendous: a panorama that reaches to the Leaning Tower and to the Mediterranean on the horizon. Sitting on the southern slopes of the Monti Pisani are a group of farm cottages, immaculately restored, served by spring water and powered by solar panels.

The 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 and a shared wood-fired oven. There’s a terraced olive grove with pathways to wander – or for naps in the shade – and a split level decked and fenced salt water pool with an outdoor shower and those grand views.

All you hear are the birds and the wind. The farmhouses are comfortable, spotless, family-friendly and furnished in traditional style, with working fireplaces for the odd cool or rainy day. Stroll to a restaurant at the bottom of the hill or drive six minutes to a good food shop for stocking up.

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We think you'll love

  • Colin and Luisa's warmth and their special care for guests
  • This lovely spot – just a gorgeous oasis so close to lots of places to explore
  • Spending long balmy evenings outdoors, cooking something delicious in the wood-fired oven
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You should know

  • It's a hilly region, so low-slung cars might be tricky – hire something compact and robust
  • Unless you take both houses you will be sharing the pool and the wood-fired oven

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 €160
Weekly price
from €1120
Damage deposit
£000
Surcharges
Extra bed/sofabed available at no charge.
2 Houses for 4
From €1606 beds2 bedrooms

Information

Special offer: Dear Guest, 22nd June - 1st July: Was €260 a night, now just €180 a night! Affordable Paradise - enjoy the peace, space and comfort of this amazing location!!

Booking information

Check in
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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Christopher, England

We had a perfect stay at La Lucertola. Luisa & Colin were friendly, attentive and helpful from the minute we arrived to when we left. The music studio was an incredible addition - we felt very lucky to have access to it throughout our stay. The accommodation is located up a narrow track, but this meant we had access to stunning views and wildlife all around. Although the pool was cold, due to the time of year we visited, it didn’t stop us using it a couple of times. Other great facilities worth mentioning - the pizza oven is such an experience - to make pizzas overlooking the tower of Pisa.


Emil, Copenhagen

Luisa and Colin are very friendly and helpful. Always responsive and very informative. We were in good hands from the start. The place has a beautiful view and a lovely location - close to both the charming city of Lucca and the famous leaning tower of Pisa. We enjoyed our stay with two small babies and the place is definitely recommendable for families looking for an extraordinary location for their next holiday in Tuscany. We highly recommend this place!


Pam, Edinburgh

This is a great place to unwind as long as you don't mind the occasional sound of church bells and donkeys! Nestled on a hillside just between the charming grittiness of Pisa and the elegance of Lucca, this is a perfect spot to be based but a car is necessary. The house was spotless, the coolness of the swimming pool provided a welcome break from the heat and the views were amazing at every time of day. The hosts themselves made us very welcome indeed, as did the cats! I would thoroughly recommend this for families, friends, and couples and I hope to return again soon.


Gillian, UK

A magical flower-filled setting with fabulous views from the bedroom windows, terrace and swimming pool, and a warm and generous host. This is the first Airbnb accommodation we have stayed in where the fridge contained a welcoming bottle of Prosecco and orange juice. The house itself is compact but well-designed and had everything we needed for two couples and a toddler. And there were plenty of places to visit within a 30 minute drive. We just wished we'd been able to stay longer than four days.


Location

The neighbourhood

La Tavolaccia, a family-friendly restaurant, is a five-minute drive, and within ten to fifteen minutes by car you have everything from butchers, alimentari, cafés and restaurants from simple to fancy. Try the café/pastry shop in the pedestrian piazza of San Giuliano Terme, get sandwiches made at the local alimentari in Molina di Quosa and go to Marina di Vecchiano for a stroll and a picnic.

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!
  • We have a fully soundproofed and freely available recording studio in a separate building on site and guests are welcome to use the instruments and have some fun!
  • Great activities for all ! Bespoke Tuscan cookery classes on site - rafting on nearby rivers, cycling trails - bike hire from nearby Lucca, great beaches - wonderful snorkelling not far away, fishing, Lucca wine tours, Fabulous music festivals all summer

Introducing

Colin Pilkington

Musicians Luisa and Colin live on site, love people, love the place, and take care of everything. They often have musical evenings at their studio on the property. It's a truly happy place, brimming with Mediterranean plants, colour, scent, and the owners' joy for life.