Rooms and beds
Bedrooms: 4(Sleeps: 8)
Bedroom 4
single (2)
Bedroom 3
single (2)
Bedroom main
queen
Bedroom 2
single (2)
Bathrooms: 3
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower · Bidet
Bathroom 3
Shower · outdoor shower
Spaces
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Deck/Patio
- DiningSeating for 8 people
- Balcony
- Garden
- Veranda
Amenities
Featured
- Children Welcome
- TV
- No Smoking
- Internet
- Satellite or Cable
- Heater
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Swimming pool
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitKept above fridge in the kitchen so it is clearly visible
- Smoke detectorThere are 3 lights that come on at dusk & goes off at dawn. There is a smoke/ carbon monoxide detector on top floor. There are several fire extinguishers which are renewed every April. All doors have a dead lock & metal screen
- Fire extinguisherBy all exits and on top floor. Also in kitchen we have a fire blanket
- Carbon-monoxide detectorGround and top floor. Our boiler is serviced annually to guarantee no carbon-monoxide
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- beachThere are many beaches from Fort di Marmi, Marina di Pietrsanta, Viareggio 45 minutes from the house
- Near the oceanThere are many beaches from Fort di Marmi, Marina di Pietrsanta, Viareggio 45 minutes from the house Boat trips in the Cinque Terre or private boat rental with F Rayo Verde Tour. Tel: +39 342 3940692
- RuralWe are in a beautiful picturesque rural valley
- villageHamlet of Gugliano, near Aquilea & Mastiano, 20 minutes from Lucca
- lakeLago di Massaciuccoli is 30 mins from A Corte Also in the Garfagnana there is wild swimming & wh A Corte has a book about wild swimming near the house which is becoming increasingly popular with guest
- river
- Mountain viewViews from the garden
General
- HeatingCentral heating Fans in bedrooms
- Linens providedBeds will be made up with lovely bed linen prior to guests arrival. Guests will also be given shower towels but not towels for pool & beach
- Washing machineBosch washing machine
- FireplaceFireplace - not to be used
- Parking availableIn our car port which keeps are cool from the sun
- GarageCovered car port for 2 cars in barn
- InternetI-pod/ i-phone docking station. Full unlimited
- Towels availableFor house only (not pool & beach)
- Wireless InternetUnlimited wi-fi
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
Kitchen
- DishwasherBosch dishwasher
- FridgeOne large fridge in the kitchen and another large fridge freezer in the pool room
- Hob4 gas hobs
- OvenSmeg oven & grill
- BBQ
- Coffee makerNespresso machine & Bialetti Moka Express coffee makers
- ToasterTraditional free standing toaster
- Dishes & utensilsThe kitchen is equipped for us a a family and therefore well equipped
Dining
- Childs highchair
Entertainment
- TelevisionHD
- Satellite/CableSky satellite tv
- StereoStereo & ipod/ iphone docking station
- DVD player
- BooksWe have a large library of current books for all tastes, plus games.
- Games
- Games for kids
Outside
- Outdoor Furniture
- GolfThere are local golf courses in Tuscany
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
- Long-term renters welcome
Pool / Spa
- Outdoor pool
- Private poolPrivate pool for house only in olive grove, with tile surround & mowed lawn. Pool steps and outdoor shower.
Onsite Services
- Private chef
- Housekeeper optional
Notes
- The property has been sympathetically restored retaining original beamed ceilings and antique cotto floors. The interior is comfortable and stylish benefiting from central heating, dishwasher, washing machine, fully well equipped kitchen and satellite TV, broadband Internet access, music docking exterior & pool lighting, mosquito blinds, plus antique furniture, paintings & photos. The house is set out on 3 floors. The ground floor has a kitchen, dining room, toilet & shower room with washing machine. The first floor has a comfortable sitting room which is exceptionally well equipped for families who enjoy books and board games, plus satellite TV/ DVD/ hi-fi/ Wi-fi. There is also a large airy twin bedroom (100cm wide beds) with comfortable traditional iron beds. Upstairs there are a further 3 bedrooms - a double bedroom, 2 twins bedroom with traditional beds, chestnut armoires and original features including chestnut beams. There's also a large spacious shower room with toilet & bidet
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 30 days before check-in.
- 50% refund (minus the service fee) if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 14 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - Lovely house and garden for children to play inLovely house and garden for children to play in
No pets
No events
No smoking
Max guests: 8
Map
Hosted by Hugh Johnson
Ask a questionAbout Hugh Johnson
We are a well travelled family of 4, who grew up in the Far East & moved to Europe to become a wildlife film maker. Although I now specialise in another area of film, my job is to make objects & places look beautiful. Hugh is an international multi-award winner both in Europe & US and is the Fortnum & Mason's Photographer of the Year 2018/19 and is included in Debrett's and Men of the World Our 2 children both studied languages at university, have travel & worked in the Far East, Europe, Africa & South, Central & North America, with interests in food, lifestyle, wildlife, art & sport. Since 2017 Hazel & I have been working on a pictorial book on Tuscany, the local area, it's food & people. Hopefully this will be published in 2020. We are very knowledgeable about the area and popular in the local community.
Hugh Johnson purchased this House in 2000
Why Hugh Johnson chose Lucca
Having viewed several properties during the summer & autumn of 1999, we fell in love with Casa a Corte after seeing the house and land from across the valley with the mountains behind. We immediately knew this was the house we were looking for. Over 18 years we have built up a very good relationship with the locals, who are charming & extremely welcoming. One of the real plus points of the area is there are so many things to do, whether it is walking near the house, going to the beach, exploring art & history, Lucca's music festival in July, markets and festivals, plus sport.
What makes this House unique
Our passion is being outside and spend much of our 'working' holiday looking at the wonderful countryside & wildlife, chatting to the locals & trying to become a better cook. The farmer and his friends in Gugliano have been so helpful & kind to us and have made Casa a Corte a special place for all our family. The local restaurants, especially at the wonderful Antica Locanda have given us lots of tips when producing our olive oil & have become family friends. A recent project has been working with the son & head chef, Aurelio Barattini on a book, featuring his restaurant & farm, plus lots of recipes.
- Languages:
- english