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Beautifully restored Tuscan olive mill - private pool - perfect for families

Beautifully restored Tuscan olive mill - private pool - perfect for families

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The charming ground floor of the mill is spacious and airy with comfy sofas
Step outside the front door for al fresco dining in the courtyard
The spacious ground floor has a space for comfort and for dining
Roocello under the Tuscan sun!
The airy ground floor retains original features from the mill.

Overview of Beautifully restored Tuscan olive mill - private pool - perfect for families

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8600 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Check out the area

Map
Capannori, Toscana
  • Popular LocationPiazza Napoleone18 min drive
  • Popular LocationLeaning Tower32 min drive
  • Popular LocationCisanello Hospital32 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Beautifully restored Tuscan olive mill - private pool - perfect for families

Roocello is the perfect Tuscan home for a family gathering or a group of friends.

Nestled between two streams in a tranquil setting this once characteristic olive mill has now been restored in to a beautiful family home.

The villa is full of character and retains many original features including the original granite stones which were once used to crush the olives into olive oil.

The interiors of Roocello are a stylish mix of traditional Tuscan pieces with modern comforts, including WiFi, laundry facilities and satellite TV.

The outside areas and gardens are an absolute delight with leafy courtyards, an ancient cypress tree and a sun drenched terrace nestled under the original workings of the mill’s water wheel.

Located at the edge of the village of Colle di Compito - villa Roocello offers complete privacy and tranquility but in just a five minute walk you will reach the heart of the village with its narrow cobbled lanes - once here in the village you will find a small grocery store, a bakery where you can pick up freshly baked bread every morning, a butchers and a small bar for that morning cappuccino!

VILLA DETAILS - GROUND FLOOR

LIVING AND DINING AREA WITH FIRE PLACE
Enter from the courtyard garden into a magnificent high vaulted ceiling room which is refreshingly cool in the hot summer months along with an ideally located open fire place for use in the winter.

This characteristic 100 metre square room was once the main part of the ancient olive mill where the local villagers bought their olives to be pressed. Today this magnificent space still houses two original antique crushing stones once essential for the production of olive oil .

Today the living area is both stylish and comfortable and offers the perfect space for a family gathering or a group of friends. Close to the fireplace there are 2 larges sofa’s and 2 comfortable arm chairs .
The formal dining area provides seating for 8 people

KITCHEN
The fully equipped kitchen is ideally located on the ground floor next to the dining space. The traditional style kitchen also has a large kitchen table with seating for 8 people

BATHROOM
A small bathroom is also situated on the lower ground floor – the bathroom has a WC, hand-basin and European style half bath with shower attachment

VILLA DETAILS - FIRST FLOOR

SITTING ROOM
Upstairs there is a large comfortable sitting room with sofa, arm chairs, satellite TV, DVD, fireplace and a door which opens onto a small shaded upper courtyard with a gate which leads to the village.

BEDROOMS (4)
There are four bedrooms on the first floor - two with queen sized beds and two with two single beds. All have views over the gardens and surrounding country lanes.

BATHROOMS (2)
There are two bathrooms on the first floor – both have WC, washbasins and shower – one of the bathrooms also has a bath.

GARDENS AND OUTSIDE SPACE
Villa Roocello has the most enchanting outside spaces; there are shady corners for relaxing with a book, sunny areas by the pool for taking the sun, a delightful courtyard garden filled with summer flowers and hidden corners nestled over a small red-brick bridge which crosses a small stream.

POOL and POOL DIMENSIONS
The pool is perfect for cooling off from the heat of the day.
Pool dimensions in metres 5.5 x 3.5 depth 1.3 meters
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ACCESSIBILITY AND PARKING
Villa Roocello has two lanes which lead to the entrance of the villa, one is a narrow un-surfaced country lane and the other a cobbled winding lane which weaves through the village centre – although the lanes are narrow there are no hills.
There is enough parking for 1 – 2 cars in the courtyard and space for 1- 2 cars in the lane outside the entrance.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE TIME

Arrival from 4.00PM up to 11pm.
Departure up to 10.00AM.

In some cases we can be flexible on arrival and departure time, please contact us before making your booking.

Arrival after midnight and requested late departures may incur additional charges.

Property manager

Marie Kidd

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
On request

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: On request
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Capannori

This villa is located in Capannori. Terme di Montecatini and Piscina Comunale Pontedera are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Arno River and Orto Botanico di Pisa. Lucca Botanical Gardens and Puccini Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails, cycling and mountain biking.
Map
Capannori, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Walls of Lucca - 16 min drive
  • Piazza Napoleone - 18 min drive
  • Cathedral of St Martin - 18 min drive
  • Leaning Tower - 32 min drive
  • Cisanello Hospital - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Tassignano-Capannori Station - 13 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Merendero - 9 min drive
  • Festa della Pizza Orentano - 10 min drive
  • Herbie - 8 min drive
  • La Baracca Trattoria - 12 min drive
  • Tormento - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully restored Tuscan olive mill - private pool - perfect for families pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully restored Tuscan olive mill - private pool - perfect for families ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully restored Tuscan olive mill - private pool - perfect for families ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully restored Tuscan olive mill - private pool - perfect for families located?

Situated in Capannori, this villa is within 9 miles (15 km) of Sanctuary of Santa Gemma, Porta Elisa and Lucca Polo Fiere. Walls of Lucca and Lucca Botanical Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Living La Dolce Vita
We spent a lovely, relaxing, mindful week in this beautiful place. The house is spacious, comfortable and well-equipped, and the pool wonderfully cool in the heat of August. Marie and Lorenzo were welcoming, helpful and shared their huge knowledge and passion for the locality. The village has great shops for daily provisions and there are some very pretty walks (although the best views, of which there are many, do involve some uphill walking!). We would love to return sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sehr authentisch
Der Aufenthalt in der umgebauten Ölmühle war wunderbar, das Haus hat keinen Luxusstandard aber viel Platz und noch mehr Charme.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Manuela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Italienurlaub in einem typisch italienischen Designe
Das Objekt ist typisch italienisch eingerichtet. Wer auf Luxus steht wäre hier verkehrt. Wir persönlich fanden den Flair sehr ansprechend. In der alten Ölmühle gibt es (leider) keine Klimaanlage und da dieser Sommer ein sehr heißer ist, wurden in jedem Raum Ventilatoren aufgebaut, was sehr geholfen hat. Die Räume sind sehr groß und die Betten sehr bequem. Kleines Mango für uns war, dass ein Bad ohne Fenster war und in dem anderen der Kloodeckel defekt war. Desweiteren gab es immer wieder Probleme mit dem Internet. Erstens konnten sich nur zwei Personen in das Wlan einlocken, bei acht Personen - davon vier Jugendlichen - schwierig. Und ohne Wlan hatte man eine ganz schwierige Verbindung. Marie persönlich war stehts auf unser Wohl bedacht und hat immer wieder mal nachgefragt ob alles i.o. ist. Die Verständigung verlief stehts in Englisch. In der Küche hat auf uns ein kleiner Willkommensgruß gewartet, was wir echt total toll fanden. Soetwas gibt es nicht immer. Bis zum Meer musste man 1h Fahrtzeit einplanen, jedoch hat das Objekt auch einen kleinen Pool, der uns vollkommen ausgereicht hat. Im Ort selber gibt es einen kleinen Bäcker, zwei LM-Geschäfte, eine Pizzaria, sowie ein Olivenöl-Hersteller. Anstonsten ist man stehts auf das Auto angewiesen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Charlotte H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Sfeervol huis
Het huis is erg mooi. Oud, maar prima onderhouden. Alles wat je nodig had is aanwezig. Zwembad is niet groot, maar wel fijn voor de verkoeling! Er is geen airco, dus de nachten waren wat warm. Omgeving is erg mooi!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

anna w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SUPER TIME
We were warmly welcomed by the owners. We had a great time with our friends at the finca. We were captivated by the interior, which can certainly be used as the backstage of the movie. Visiting the city, especially at sunset, was very inspiring. Certainly, this stay will remain in our memory for a long time. Thank you again, Marie and Lorenzo for the nice time.Anna
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marie Kidd

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About Marie and Lorenzo
Roocello is owned by artist and writer Denbigh and her son Julian who live in the Sydney Australia and both have had a love affair with Italy since a very early age. Denbigh was encouraged to visit the city of Florence by her father who was also an artist and it was here in the Renaissance capital where she studied art and magical Italian language. Julian followed in her footsteps many years later and now enjoys the art of photographing Tuscany-s beautiful landscapes.

The property managers Marie and Lorenzo (it-is them in the photo) where friends of Denbigh and her family before the launch of their company Authentic Tuscany and it is them who will be dealing with your booking and welcoming you to the property.

If you would like to know more about the search for the house now named as Roocello you can read the book written by Denbigh 'finding Roocello' and for those of you who stay with us you will receive a copy as part of your welcome package.

Denbigh has also co-written an e book with property owner Marie. The book called 'our secret Tuscany' is available on Amazon and gives and insight into the provinces of Pisa and Lucca along with hints, tips, recipes and secrets to living like a local in Tuscany!

Why they chose this property

The truth is that after 4 months of looking and only 5 days prior to our departure before returning home, we walked through the gates on a wet and wild winter's day and we knew that this was it! Confirmation did not take long. Two steps into the 100 square meter living room and upon seeing the majestic like sculptures of the stone milling wheels with their cogs that towered to the 5 meter ceiling; the search was over!”

What makes this property unique

This is the chance to stay in a traditional historic property dating back to the 14th century. The property is ideally located in a peaceful village but yet offer the perfect opportunity to visit the major sites of Tuscany, such as Lucca, Pisa and Florence

Languages:

English, Italian
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