Lucca and Pisa (20 properties found)

Sleeps: 2 to 3

Perched high in the Apuan Alps, above Camaiore and Pietrasanta, Argentone looks out over stunning views of the Mediterranean sea, all the way to Corsica. It is set in a fold above the village of S.Anna di Stazzema, a famous centre of Partisan resistance during the second world war, the story recently told in a film by Spike Lee.

Sleeps: 10

A restored farmhouse in the hills between Lucca and the sea, Orfeo looks over a beautiful unspoilt valley with wonderful views, especially to be enjoyed on the terrace at sundown. The swimming pool is beautifully set in these gardens to benefit from the views of woodland and hills.

Sleeps: 6 (Multiple properties at this location)

Botticelli is on open hilltop with glorious views of the countryside surrounding San Miniato, between Florence and Pisa. On a farming estate of 250 acres, it is situated on part of the ancient pilgrim's road to Rome, Via Francigena, and provides a sense of being far the rest of the world yet immersed in a territory rich in history and character.

Sleeps: 5 to 6

A beautiful flat in the centre of Lucca, available for long term lets only

Sleeps: 4

Casa Anna is a converted cottage above the tiny hamlet of Sant'Anna di Stazzema, with a terraced garden, a Jacuzzi, and a covered pergola with lovely views of the surrounding hills. The owners have carefully converted and modernised their family retreat to make an excellent base for a holiday in these fascinating mountains.

Sleeps: 4 to 6

Argento has been beautifully restored by the London based owner and is a stylish retreat, either as a base for invigorating mountain walks, a welcome home after a day by the beach only 25 minutes away, or as a restoring refuge from city life. Sitting in the Jacuzzi on the large terrace, gazing out of the sea over 600 metres below, worldly cares fade into insignificance.

Sleeps: 20 (Multiple properties at this location)

The three large apartments on this panoramically positioned farming estate midway between Pisa and Florence are generous in space and authentic in feeling, and surrounded with views and vegetation that are classically Tuscan. With both the peace of a hilltop retreat and within easy reach of fascinating medieval villages, Casa Fiorentina is a wonderful venue for family holidays.

Sleeps: 8 to 10

Casa Rosa is a carefully restored farmhouse at the end of a secluded country road, but minutes from the centre of Lucca. It is set in its own 12 acres of grounds, with a large pool, enclosed with a box hedge, and a children's play area.

Sleeps: 4

Ten minutes drive from Lucca, on the road that leads towards the marble mountains of the Apuane and Camaiore, a small drive leads to an idyllic hidden valley, where La Casina nestles snugly beneath its parent house. The views are wonderfully Tuscan: ancient farmhouses perch on hilltops and forested hillsides wrap around the valley.

Sleeps: 6

The Casina, together with the owners main house, was built in 1600 and is set in ten acres of lush Tuscan countryside, originally part of an estate including a large villa, a chapel and a "grotto" with mosaics, of which some remains are still visible. A swimming pool sits to the right of La Casina, taking the place of the original threshing floor.

Sleeps: 8 (Multiple properties at this location)

Sleeps: 6 (Multiple properties at this location)

Sleeps: 14 (Multiple properties at this location)

Sleeps: 6 to 7

A beautifully restored mill house in the Garfagnana valley woodlands, Mulino offers a comfortable base from which to explore an area of Tuscany that is unlike any other. Rich in history and culture, the Garfagnana also has an astonishing landscape, and there are interesting paths into the chestnut woods and unique natural treasures to discover like the Orrido di Botri, a breathtaking canyon cut in the mountains.

Sleeps: 6

In a valley of the mysterious Lunigiana, this large stone house across a graceful Roman bridge offers spacious simple comfort and a refeshing pool to a small family or group of friends. An ideal place for those seeking a relaxing country holiday, there are also ancient stone pathways that invite hiking through the woods or an easy trip into nearby Fivizzano.

Sleeps: 4

This large stone house, lovingly restored, in a special corner of Tuscany offers a holiday emmersed in nature to a small family. With a large bedroom on each of its two floors and a pool just out the door, this is a place to relax or a base from which to go exploring.

Sleeps: 4 to 5

Il Tartufo is a old stone house, that has been beautifully converted by its owner into a magical hideaway, with 2 terraces and a precipitous garden overlooking beautiful views of the Apennines. The house is located North of Lucca, a region of Tuscany that is still little explored: The Garfagnana.

Sleeps: 8

Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Lucca plain, Vigna Vecchia is a stylish renovation of what began life as a stone barn and has evolved over the last two centuries to become a comfortable family gathering place for eight. Only 14 km from Lucca, this comfortable villa with wonderful views offers a place to retreat to Nature while still being close to Tuscan tourist destinations.

Sleeps: 12

Set in the midst of the countryside yet only minutes from the charming medieval village of San Miniato, this elegant villa, with its large garden sloping down to the swimming pool, offers a chance to relax and enjoy the silence of nature and the essence of Tuscany.

Sleeps: 10

Villa Panorama is a beautiful old farmhouse, lovingly restored into a luxurious family home. The large, generous spaces of the old farmhouse have been maintained, as have the simple materials, but the addition of modern luxuries make this into a perfect holiday villa. On the hillside above the house a swimming-pool enjoys some of the best views in the region.