The unique view: From the houses at La Lucertola and from the sun terrace you can clearly see the Leaning Tower of Pisa about 10 km away. This open and panoramic view is unrivalled. The setting is simply glorious. La Lucertola is set in an ancient and lovingly tended olive grove with 4 hectares of beautiful land around the two farmhouses. La Lucertola has a special salt water swimming pool with amazing views, a great lounging zone and even an olive shower - yes, a shower that comes directly out of an olive tree!! The two farmhouses are spacious and very well equipped and decorated. This is an amazing location with gorgeous accommodation.

I live here with my husband, Colin. We live in a separate house on the land, so are on hand to assist but we respect your privacy and we are never intrusive. We know the area very well so we can guide you on any numbers of things to help make your stay even more special. I am half Italian and tri lingual Italian/English/French. I play the flute. I love nature. I love living here - it is so special. I am friendly, fun and helpful.

La Lucertola is a perfect place to relax and enjoy family time and is perfectly located. The olive groves around the houses are great for exploring and there are many fabulous walks in the hills that can be taken directly from the house, including one to a Medieval siting tower and castle.  Molina di Quosa, nearest village -1.5 kms includes a fabulous Gastro/Alimentari, 'Ciappino’ prepares a daily evening meal to 'take away.'  Nearest supermarket 10 minute drive.  ‘La Tavolaccia’ is the nearest trattoria/pizzeria - 10 minute drive.  Many fine restaurants of all levels and tastes to choose from nearby. -Marina di Vecchiano, 25 minute drive - a wide, sandy beach, perfect for kids with a gentle gradient into the sea. Mainly 'free' beach in the National Park of San Rossore. The bars and restaurants and places where you can hire a shade pergola/umbrella and sun loungers and access facilities are wonderfully sympathetic to the environment. It is easy to hire bikes and there are beautiful cycle paths along the nearby River Serchio, which passes below La Lucertola onto to Lucca and on into the hills. -Pisa, 8km- trip to the Leaning Tower and maybe a boat trip down the River Arno -Lucca, 8km visit up the Torre Guinigi or cycle ride around the walls. -Montecarlo di Lucca - about 40 minutes from here and set within the wine region of the 'Colli Lucchesi' - a very pretty medieval town with visits to a winery and olive producer? -Vinci - about 45 minutes away - birthplace of Leonardo, with fun museum of his inventions and again a very pretty medieval town  -Volterra - about 1.5 hours away - famous ancient Etruscan/Roman/Medieval hilltop town set in the most beautiful Tuscan countryside. Famous for its alabaster.  -Florence - about 1.5 hours away and best to go by train - try also and visit the old Roman town of Fiesole while you are there. North up the coast are the 'Cinque Terre,' a 1 hour drive. Drive to Lerici, join a boat tour to the beautiful Porto Venere, Portofino.