10/10 Excellent
Andy M.
17 August 2020
Bliss
Well equipped, pleasant and well located (near town, far enough to be quiet).
Parking is behind secure gates (but its Barga, so you can leave your keys in), shielded from the house by trees. A stone path takes yup to the entrance, next to a covered dinning area. Neither are far from the loverly pool (great to cool off in, not so good if your planning on swimming lengths). Space is a plenty in the house, with a massive master suite being notable. If its too hot, retire to the cool lounge and partake of the Sky tv (its Italian, but football and rugby abound).
Leaving the house a 15 min walk into the town square gives you Conad the supermarket and the wonderful Alpino bar and restaurant - the soul of the town after dark. Don't forget to grab a wonderful ice cream from Giardino on the square! If you fancy a morning coffee and pastry, then the amazingly good value Pasticceria Fratelli Lucchesi down the steps opposite Alpino is a must.
Great value food and drink abounds in the old town, a 5 min walk from the square over the old roman bridge. Caffe Capretz is excellent and the small cafe opposite offers the best wine and meat platters you could ever ask for. Wonder the old town, walk to the Duomo at the top and take the views in - you will not be left disappointed.
The area has many things to do, walking in the mountains, or my favourite walking the walls in Lucca. Time it right and you can catch a top band at the Lucca festival in July/August.
A great house to rent to relax and explore the best part of Italy.
Andy.
Andy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020