Beautiful Farmhouse/villa in Lucca hills with wonderfull views
Beautifully restored Podere Consani lies in an idyllic setting amongst well-tended natural gardens, (lavender,roses, lemons and herbs) that lead into the adjacent olive groves, vineyard & woodland, in the hills between Lucca and the coast. It consists of 3 houses constructed in stone on the top of a small hill. Casa Cherubino shares a swimming pool with one other cottage. The owners take great care to ensure guests are happy during their stay whilst respecting their privacy. They produce their own wine and olive oil. Nature-lovers,painters and walkers alike cannot fail to enjoy the wonderful surroundings and lovely views and although Podere Consani is set in this oasis of peace, it is however only 15 minutes before the majestic walls of Lucca come into sight. The house has all modern conveniences whilst maintaining its original Tuscan style and charm. It is possible to have cooking lessons or have a meal prepared for you. It is also possible to organize various types of massages at the house or in the garden. One can rent bicycles to bike around this beautiful area or can be accompanied on a tour.
This house was exactly the kind of accommodation we were looking for. Susan and her husband were superior hosts. We loved the animals there and really wanted to bring Napo home with us. thank you for sharing your property with us!
An amazing property, quiet, comfortable. Historic buildings and great views. Perfect location to explore Lucca and surrounding area. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating, we appreciated the day trip recommendations. We will be back!
Had a relaxing and memorable stay near Lucca. The hostess and Host, and their family were lovely people and went out of there way to made us feel at home. This is a wonderful little spot to discover this part of Tuscany. I would be happy to go back and enjoy this little piece of paradise.
It couldnât have been better. Susan made us feel very welcome and gave us good advice on where to go for tours, the best way to get there and where to park. She was always available, but never intrusive. We almost felt like visiting family members. I would highly recommend this place if youâre looking for a quiet retreat near historic sites.
This was a bucket list trip to stay in a beautiful farmhouse in Tuscany and Podere Consani did not disappoint! Susan was very friendly and helpful, the property is beautiful and peaceful and Napo the dog is a very friendly host. The road up is pretty steep and winding but worth the views and privacy. Thank you Susan.
This delightful agriturismo was our home for 7 days in September.The 250 year old house is a gem, beautifully renovated with stylish furniture; good quality linen, and all the necessary household appliances. Sue was a truly charming hostess, with helpful advice about the area, and always on hand to assist. Highly recommended
We had a fantastic stay in Podere Consani. We stayed in the three bedroom house. It is spacious, it also has three bathrooms which is great and a living room that stayed cool during the (hot) days. The bedrooms have airconditioning. Susan offered great advice and has extensive knowledge of the region. Lucca is very close by but the house and (beautiful!) garden is very quiet. Highly recommended and thank you Susan!
We had a wonderful time at Podere Consani. The location is absolutely stunning, particularly at the height of spring. We stayed in the larger of the two villas, which had plenty of space for our family of four. We would eat outside in the sunshine in the evening we would relax by the fire.
My two daughters enjoyed exploring the farm and we were all made to feel very welcome by Susan and her husband.
I would thoroughly recommend a holiday here.
Tom L.
Podere Consani is one of the most personable VRBO experiences I've had. Susan is a lovely, helpful hostess. We really enjoyed getting to know her family and were grateful for her advice and assistance. She helped us arrange for a chef catered meal, cooking lessons, and gave advice for local trips. She was extremely responsive to any issues with the functioning of the property. I would strongly recommend renting a car to fully enjoying the property's surrounding area - the drive up to the property is a bit hilly, FYI.
We had a wonderful week (Oct 15.-21.) at Podere Consani! It is a perfect location for relaxing and discovering the landscape and the interesting cities nearby like Lucca, Pisa and Viareggio. Susan ist a wonderful and kind host, she gave us helpful recommendations and it was always a pleasure talking to her. We enjoyed to stay in the house with its characteristic tuscanian furniture and beautiful details. In the middle of October it was still sunny and warm, we always had breakfast outside and loved to walk around the farm with the olive trees, the horses and dogs. We can absolutely recommend the house an enjoyed our stay very much. Christian and Claudia
A dream vacation - an amazing property - and wonderful owners
Our stay exceeded all expectations! My wife, 2 young girls, parents, and I enjoyed a week here at the end of August. The property is gorgeous and more beautiful than the pictures do it justice. The mountain views, the natural surroundings (flowers, rolling lawn, olive trees, grapevines), the beautiful old stone structures - altogether they make for as scenic and serene an atmosphere as could be asked for. The pool was sparkling clean (and kept clean throughout our stay). The homes had everything we could desire - also tidy and comfortable. Susan and her family were perfect hosts - they were attentive and available when we needed them, but we also had a feeling of privacy. Susan gave us all the instruction we needed to find local attractions, and even had a cycling map from a prior visitor (*incredible* cycling in Tuscany). We'll savour our memories here for a lifetime and hope to visit you again Susan. Best to your wonderful family!
Where do I even begin?! Sue and her family are an absolute joy and we loved getting to know them and their pets on their beautiful property.
The house itself was well appointed and we felt at ease immediately. The patio on the house provided wonderful views, honeysuckle scented breezes, and lots of opportunity for our family to connect. I cannot recommend this listing enough- we will be sure to return!
Lucca is 15-20 minutes away and Sue suggested a wonderful market and dinner options along the route. She was so kind as to help us find our way around and even helped schedule a dinner reservation for us. Way above and beyond!
We left with great memories and hearts glad for the time we got to spend in this wonderful place!
Book here- you'll be glad you did!
Thanks again Sue and family!
We found Podere Consani beautifully âhiddenâ in the Tuscan hills, with luscious green all around. The scenery was great wherever we looked, and the cheerful singing of birds added to the charm. And, yet, this house is really not far (by heart I think no more than 10-15 kilometers) from our beloved city of Lucca. And Pisa, Viareggio beach, or even Firenze are all easy to reach in a dayâs trip. But you need not to bother, while all you can wish for and expect from Tuscany is found on that hill. And a supermarket for getting your groceries just right down the hill, if you will.
We rented the larger of the two houses on the premises: the one that has several rooms at split levels and a warm and cosy, cottage-style atmosphere. The house was clean and comfortable, the kitchen well-equipped indeed, and every room tastefully decorated, which makes it easy to readily feel at home. And although we were there in springtime, we were lucky with the weather and did enjoy sitting outdoors as well, while sweet labrador dogs sometimes came around to quietly lie with us, as if we had been living on that hill forever. The big outside table was great for having breakfast, lunch or dinner in the shade, or for playing a game with our children. It took us a bit of courage but with a deep breath we even concurred the pool early May. This house, its garden and the surroundings are just great and we can highly recommend it indeed.
Thank you, Susan and family, for your friendly hospitality and for sharing Consani with us.
Authentieke sfeervolle en gezellige op afgelegen maar goed bereikbare heuveltop gelegen paardenfokkerij/boerderij. Rustig en temidden van heuvels en vergezichten richting Lucca. Genoeg verrassingen om te ontdekken op 10ha. Ook in de omgeving. Wij voelden ons zeer welkom en thuis. De openhaard in de keuken en pizza oven buiten ....meravigloso! Het vernieuwde en afgesloten zwembad met buitendouche en ligbedden is heerlijk om af te koelen en meer dan groot genoeg. Susan en haar Italiaans/Engelse familie zijn soms aanwezig maar altijd met respect voor privacy en een gastvrijheid zoals je het wenst. Komen graag een keer terug als de moestuin er klaar is en de tuin nog meer in bloei! Thanks for this experience.
Wunderschön!
Ein liebevoll dekoriertes, sehr schönes Haus mit einem herrlichen Garten, wo man/frau wunderbar abschalten und sich erholen kann. Es eignet sich hervorragend als Ausgangspunkt fĂŒr AusflĂŒge nach Lucca, Pisa, Florenz oder in die Garfagnana mit ihren vielen kleinen und historischen Dörfern.
Susan ist eine wunderbare, sehr aufmerksame Gastgeberin , die jederzeit mit Rat und Tat zur Seite steht.
Leider hatten wir in unserer Oktoberwoche kein GlĂŒck mit dem Wetter und es war kalt und hat sehr viel geregnet. Doch da Susan die Heizung angeschmissen und uns ausgiebig mit Holz fĂŒr den Kamin versorgt hat, wurde es richtig anheimelnd und gemĂŒtlich.
Das Angebot einen Koch (Fabrizio) fĂŒr ein Dinner zu buchen, der in der groĂen KĂŒche nur fĂŒr die GĂ€ste kocht und serviert sollte man/frau nicht versĂ€umen!!!
Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Liebe GrĂŒĂe von Ursula, Piet, Eva und Liane :-)
Wonderful hosts -- very thoughtful and interested in us having an enjoyable vacation -- couldn't have been nicer and helped us greatly to find local attractions of interest. The three charming old stone houses on the property are secluded and very quiet. Also quite spacious and well-equipped. A great place to stay in Tuscany.
Das Haus und der Garten sind traumhaft schön und sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtet.
Susan ist eine wunderbare Gastgeberin und hat uns sehr gute Tipps fĂŒr AusflĂŒge abseits der typischen und bekannten Touren gegeben (Barga, Pietrasanta).
Wir haben die Woche in der Toscana sehr genossen. Vielen Dank!
We had the BEST time on this lovely property near Lucca. We enjoyed the pool, grounds, pets, farm animals and hiking nearby. It is an easy drive into Lucca and our host had great advice on where to park and local businesses. The home was very private, spacious and the en-suite bathrooms were great for our family. Charming interior and beautiful grounds. Highly recommend