La Limonaia- Piccola & Grande

Ideal for glamorous group gatherings, the two classical Tuscan farmhouses that make up the scenic La Limonaia estate are as well located as they are luxuriously appointed. They are set just 12kms from the famously beautiful Tuscan city of Lucca, 30 minutes from Pisa and within a short stroll (1.5km) of a pretty village. With five and three bedrooms respectively, La Limonaia Grande and La Limonaia Piccolo face each other across an orchard of peaches, plums, figs and vines and share wide grassy lawns, pretty terraces for outdoor dining and a large, fenced, swimming pool. They also boast a useful list of nursery gear from strollers to sterilisers (see full list in grey box below) and toys for young and old in the form of games, books, a play fort, table football and table tennis – ideal for a large family gathering or group of several sociable families.

Inside, each has been thoughtfully restored, maintaining both their rustic country charm and adding contemporary comforts and luxuries. Original wooden beamed ceilings, large stone fireplaces (fireguards provided) and terracotta floors are blended with comfortable contemporary sofas, TVs, DVD/CD players and elegant bespoke kitchens. Both has a separate laundry room, which in the smaller house also houses table football and table tennis.

Outside, each house has its own private outdoor terrace but La Limonia Grande benefits from a large and beautiful terrace overlooking the pool and with seating for up to 16 to enjoy meals and drinks amongst the fruit orchards, rolling hills and setting sun…. although the temptation to sneak off for table football and ping pong tournaments may prove too strong for some!

Accommodation Overview – Limonaia Piccola and Grande:

The living accommodation is split over two houses. One with three bedrooms and the other with five bedrooms:

Limonaia Piccola (sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms): Ground floor houses a charming kitchen and dining area opening onto a terrace equipped for al fresco dining (seats 8) with BBQ. There is a comfortable sitting room with seating in front of a large fireplace, satellite TV and a secret staircase leading to a beautifully restored cantina (wine cellar). Upstairs there is one double bedroom with ensuite shower room and two twin bedrooms, which share a bathroom. In the basement there is a large laundry room, a seating area, table football and table tennis. Please note: this can be rented separately from the larger house but will not enjoy use of the pool or outdoor dining areas.

Limonaia Grande (sleeps 10 in 5 bedrooms): The ground floor is home to a large sitting room with open fireplace, TV, video/DVD player and French doors leading out to the orchard. A few steps lead down to the dining room, cloakroom, guest bathroom and kitchen with its walk-in pantry and laundry room. The kitchen opens onto a terrace overlooking the pool (safely walled and heated). There's a second terrace with BBQ and dining furniture, plus a third with sun loungers and shade from umbrellas. The mezzanine level has a double bedroom with four poster, ensuite and walk-in closet. It also houses two twins and shared bathroom with tub. On the first floor there's a double with ensuite bathroom featuring tub and shower, and a twin with ensuite shower room.

For smaller parties, La Limonaia Grande can be rented alone with exclusive use of the grounds and swimming pool- message us for details.

Please note: Pool heating and air conditioning is available on request at additional cost.