Title: XII century farmhouse on the hills above Lucca with chef. Only local food. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # XII century farmhouse on the hills above Lucca with chef. Only local food. Villa in Capannori with fitness centre and sauna ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33915000/33914983/62ffe120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33915000/33914983/45eee9c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33915000/33914983/7fc073ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33915000/33914983/77909bc1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33920000/33915000/33914983/5de1777e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in Tuscany’s wine country above the ancient walled village of Lucca, Farmhouse Villa Lean offers a unique retreat. This private homestead comprises two separate living areas that sleep up to 10 people, with well-lit bedrooms, spacious kitchens and original fireplaces. Outside, unwind by the large pool surrounded by sumptuous gardens and enjoy fabulous views across the vineyards. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Gym - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### XII century farmhouse on the hills above Lucca with chef. Only local food. Farmhouse Villa Lean is a beautiful, private homestead nestled in the hills of Tuscany’s wine country above the ancient walled village of Lucca . The original farmhouse was previously owned by David Lean, the famous film director; who fell in love with the breathtaking views but never started the restoration work. The house was left deserted until 1993 when it was acquired by the Ferrucci family who totally restored and modernised it whilst retaining its character and many authentic features. The house comprises two separate living areas that sleep up to 10 people and can be rented out for a single large group. The main house sleeps 8 people.. The oldest part of the house, which dates back to the 12th century, adjoins the main house and sleeps 2 people and there is also a sofa bed for another 2 persons..Monica Ferrucci, who is an expert cook offers an extensive menu of superb, affordable Italian and local Tuscan cuisine. Description : The house comprises two separate living areas that sleep up to 10 people and can be rented out for a single large group . The main house sleeps 8 people; it has four well-lit bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large kitchen and a first floor sitting room. The oldest part of the house, which dates back to the 12th century, adjoins the main house and sleeps 2. It has a lounge area, bathroom, spacious kitchen and an original fireplace in the large first floor bedroom. Outside the house is a large pool that is surrounded by sumptuous gardens and enjoys fabulous views across the vineyards and valley below. food related property: All the kitchen areas are well appointed with high quality appliances or if you prefer, a barbeque is available for outdoor cooking. If you would rather not cook at all, Monica Ferrucci, who is an expert cook and lives in self contained accommodation at the back of the house, offers an extensive menu of superb, affordable Italian and local Tuscan cuisine. As well as being an excellent cook, Monica also has a wealth of local knowledge that she is always willing to share to ensure you make the most of your visit. Tuscany lost corner: During your stay at the Villa, you have the opportunity to do what we call a mountain villages tour.It’s essentially another way of getting off the beaten track! Just like in a safari, we are going to drive around our district to explore small hamlets, villages, historical landmarks, castle ruins and artistic jewels such as the “pievi” that normally get unnoticed by travelers taking “different” roads. We can also drive through off-road trails to admire the local flora and fauna and visit the breathtaking canyon of ‘Orrido Di Botri’ where it is possible to have the rare opportunity to see the eagle in its natural habitat. You can access the canyon overcoming big rocks partly on foot or by wading through chest high deep pools of crystal water for a couple of hours to complete the whole track. Helmets will be provided at the entrance. It is also possible to admire the “Orrido” from above, hiking on a one hour and half loop trail If it’s very hot we may end up for a super refreshing swim in the pools of the Lima creek and a enjoy a good ice-cream at the end of the tour. Lunch breaks included .This tour almost takes the whole day, say from 9,30 am to 6pm. Please don't hesitate to contact us for low season weekly offers including tours , accommodation and meals. Central heating is not included in the rental rate . ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool - Sauna ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village ### Things to do - Gym - Kayak - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Comprehensive recycling policy - Garden ## Similar properties ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21810000/21806400/21806313/059c839d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### TUSCANY - VILLA - MAX PRIVACY - PISCINA CON VISTA PANORAMICA Buti - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 10 Exceptional 125 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-18&endDate=2025-11-19&selected=21806313&PinnedHotelID=21806313&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54510000/54507700/54507642/8a3cf3ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Montecarlo, 1.5 acres, private pool, walk to restaurants. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number IT046007C24FE9T4NV If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### 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 ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.91193%2C10.58906&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TjmB8BLRQvH-PJbGaHLvChC5NNk=) valgiano, Lucca #### What's nearby - Villa Grabau - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles - Walls of Lucca - 19 min drive - 8.2 miles - Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 22 min drive - 9.1 miles - Guinigi Tower - 22 min drive - 9.1 miles - Piazza Napoleone - 24 min drive - 9.3 miles #### Getting around - Lucca San Pietro a Vico Station - 12 min drive - Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Esselunga - ‬12 min drive - ‪puppo appera - ‬8 min drive - ‪Il Chiocciolo - ‬10 min drive - ‪Bar Osteria Da Giomo - ‬1 min walk - ‪Le Colonne Di Matraia - ‬2 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does XII century farmhouse on the hills above Lucca with chef. Only local food. have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is XII century farmhouse on the hills above Lucca with chef. Only local food. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at XII century farmhouse on the hills above Lucca with chef. Only local food.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at XII century farmhouse on the hills above Lucca with chef. Only local food.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is XII century farmhouse on the hills above Lucca with chef. Only local food. located? > Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 3 miles (5 km) of Villa Mansi, Villa Grabau and Villa Reale. Villa Torrigiani and Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## XII century farmhouse on the hills above Lucca with chef. Only local food. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 120 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris H. 9 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location and fantastic hosting This was a special event made even better by the beautiful house and Monica's great cooking and hosting. Stunning views and beautiful rooms. Monica welcomed us and made sure we had everything we needed, she couldn't have been nicer. We also arranged for her to cook a celebration meal one night which was exceptional, genuine local products, her own cheese and a real flavour of Tuscan cookery. I can't recommend this place and Monica enough. ##### Chris H. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin M. 16 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely stay at the farmhouse We really enjoyed our stay at the farmhouse. From the great indoor and outdoor spaces to the dogs, goats, chickens and cow to the fantastic dinner prepared by Monica and the great tour hosted by Giovanni everything exceeded our expectations. ##### Colin M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ethan K. 7 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay, hosts are amazing and warm Fantastic location, wonderful people, home cooked meal was amazing. Relaxing, wonderful furnishings. Beware that the heat is very expensive if you use it! Kitchen is awesome to cook and views are unbelievable. Couldnt reccommend more for a true Tuscany experience. Views are stupendous. Was a highlight of our trip just to play with the dogs and sheep and get a gourmet meal. Easy to go all over the region from here as well. meal on Ne highly ##### Ethan K. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LOIS E. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location Villa Lean is beautiful in every aspect...interior, decor, view of countryside below of olive trees and grapevines. Monica, the host, is wonderful...a world of information and responsive to any inquiries. As a chef, she cooked a fantastic dinner of all local organic products, including her homemade cheeses. We loved staying there and exploring local restaurants, binyardsabout the farmhouse history, ##### LOIS E. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill S. 14 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dream location! We booked our stay for my parents 50th Anniversary (5 couples). Monica & her husband are lovely people with a beautiful home! We absolutely loved our stay - the villa and the grounds felt like something out of a movie. Amazing views from all the bedroom windows, and a beautiful table to have dinner al fresco. The pool is very large & was lovely to cool off in. We loved the dogs and the sheep & goats. Monica made us an amazing dinner one night and it was delicious and so fresh! We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back ##### Jill S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie M., Seattle, Washington, USA 10 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A lovely villa We had a wonderful time at Monica's place. The view was amazing, the villa charming and having animals on property was fun. Monica cooked for us two nights and the food was delicious and hearty. It was great to have a meal right in our own place. We also took the Medieval Mountain Village tour by Giovanni - it was spectacular and we saw places that we would have never seen on our own. I would highly recommend this villa! ##### Valerie M. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hugh B. 3 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Magic in the hills overlooking Lucca Monica is a marvelous host and busy! With her goat herd and cheese making duties how does she find the time to cook a fabulous dinner for us? Fresh ingredients from her garden and wine from her neighbor's vineyard. The view is magnificent though we are miles from town so stock up; before you land. You won't want to leave. ##### Hugh B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary H. 12 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The view is worth it We really enjoyed our stay here. We stayed over New Years in 2022-23. The home is a restored farmhouse, very quite and clean. We were warm enough with the heating system, and even sat outside in the evenings for supper. The hosts live next door, and were available for any problems that came up. I highly recommend this place. ##### Mary H. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Tammy J. 23 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful villa This 12th century villa is beautiful-rustic, stunning scenery, wonderful hosts, and even sheep n goats!! Monica is a wonderful cook and Giovanni’s mtn villages tour a definite highlight!! Cons: very intermittent n limited wifi, transportation is difficult espec at night due to location, and sauna that is advertised on web is not currently in use. Overall- highly recommend if dont mind remote location n lots of steps! ##### Tammy J. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ALAN M. 2 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The property is beautiful in the hills of Tuscany. A beauiful view of the valley. All appliances worked well. The outdoor wood-burning oven was great for an evening of home-made pizzas. Downside is no internet in the house. We were told it worked when outdoors - but as our trip was in the winter - outside on the internet wasn't our desire. Monica's cooking and Giovanni's helpful assistance in getting us what we needed made this an unforgettable experience. We'll be back.... ##### ALAN M. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna P. 8 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Villa From the moment we arrived at the Villa and met Monica and Giovanni we knew it was going to be a fabulous trip, we had a group of 7 women and Monica made us feel right at home like family, Monica originally gave us a name of a driver to get us to the Villa since we were not going to be driving, and they were amazing, so we thank Monica for that. The Views at the Villa are breathtaking, the pool was fabulous especially after a long flight in. Monica is an amazing chef, highly recommend Monica's dinners, I am still raving about her dinners just be prepared to eat a lot. Monica also makes her own Cheeses and is amazing. Monica's 3 dogs (Olga, Artu, and Lola) and a sheep(Bebe) that roam around the Villa are so cute and funny, we just fell in Love with them. We highly recommend Giovanni's tour up in the mountains to other Hamlets, I think it was my favorite part of the whole trip, beautiful scenery. Monica made us reservations at the restaurant at top of the hill, easy walk from the Villa. Highly Recommend this Beautiful Villa. ##### Joanna P. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cynthia R. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything we wanted and more!! Our family of 8 had a wonderful time at this 12th century Tuscan villa. It was everything we wanted and more. The views were stunning. Our host, Monica, was warm and friendly. She cooked three meals for us that were incredible!! We were able to experience local Tuscan cooking and with each new course we were amazed. Don't miss out on Monica’s cooking and her own cheeses! The pool provided the necessary relief from the heat in July. Floating around and looking up at the blue Tuscan sky will be a memory we won’t soon forget. Giovanni guided us on an all-day tour of the hidden treasures in the mountains. This was one of our favorite experiences. We were able to see and appreciate the history of the area. The views were magnificent and memorable. Monica was also able to provide reservations at local restaurants and wine tastings that we thoroughly enjoyed. The three dogs (Olga, Artu and Lola) and sheep (Bebe) were adorable and friendly, and we quickly got attached to them. We would highly recommend this villa and would love to come back and visit again someday. ##### Cynthia R. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan A. 7 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unique Tuscan experience! It was a privilege to be able to stay at the beautiful Villa Lean. The stone buildings and the exquisite view of the Tuscan countryside provided the perfect setting for our week at the villa in mid-July. We were a family of 12 - 7 adults and 5 children ages 8 and under. The children were fully engaged by Polli the chicken, the gentle dogs Olga and Minnie and the goats and sheep. The weather was extremely hot and the swimming pool provided much needed cooling off for all of us - the fact that the pool is uniformly 4 feet was a helpful safety feature for the children. Monica and Giovanni were wonderful and attentive hosts. We enjoyed a delicious multi course dinner prepared by Monica. We especially enjoyed her artisan cheeses! The villa has been so beautifully restored with incredible attention to every detail and very well equipped. The Villa Lean was a most delightful Tuscan experience! Grazie mille! Tip: When setting your GPS, put in “Villa Lean” for the best route. ##### Susan A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marilyn j. 3 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our FABULOUS stay at Villa Lean I cannot begin to tell you how much fun we had during our 2 week stay at Villa Lean. It was everything we thought it would be and more. Monica is the perfect host and made us feel so welcome. The heat was pretty unbearable so she supplied us with more fans. The pool was a great relief which we used daily. We had Monica cook 4 meals for us while we were there and all were wonderful. It was one of our granddaughter’s birthday the day we arrived and she asked if she could do the cake. Simply beautiful! There were 10 people in our group and we are all animal lovers. Polly, the hen, will always have a special place in our hearts, along with the dogs, Olga and Meenie. Giovanni was a wealth of knowledge. Unfortunately, it was too hot for us to hike with him but we will look forward to that the next time we visit. We have so many wonderful memories thanks to Monica and Giovanni. Thank you-Thank you-Thank you!!! ##### marilyn j. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### william c. 18 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location and comfortable old farmhouse We enjoyed four wonderful days at this beautiful old Italian farmhouse. The rental property consists of two buildings one has one bedroom with its own bathroom, a small sitting area, and a kitchen.. the other building has four bedrooms, two bathrooms and also a Kitchen. Be forewarned, all of the bedrooms, except one are up fairly steep stairs, and can be a problem for older people or those with mobility problems. The bedrooms and bathrooms are spacious with comfortable beds, plenty of good linens, and an abundant supply of very good towels. Kitchens are well stocked with plenty of room to move around. The greatest feature of this property is its location. It is on a hillside in the hills above Lucca. The property looks down upon a vineyard just below and then into the valley of Luca in the distance. It is a spectacular piece of property. One more forewarning: we were there in relatively cold weather, and had to use the heating system. At checkout we were informed that we had to pay extra for the heating, and that the payment had to be in euros. I must admit that we had a bit of sticker shock, and had to do some scrambling to come up with the auto code. I’m out of euros. It would’ve been nice if this information had been provided to us at time of check-in. That inconvenience notwithstanding the entire experience was wonderful, and we would highly recommend this property for anyone visiting the Lucca area. ##### william c. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darin G. 27 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Monica was the best, to start we wanted her to make us supper the 1st night but I got back to her late and she had already made plans to attend an olive oil festival at a hamlet a few miles from her Villa. She invited us to attend with her and it was the best way to start out our visit, when you watch tv and see Italy with everyone from the town eating together, it was exactly like that an 8 course meal with all the wine you could drink it was amazing. She was available for everything we needed a cab to Florence she hooked us up we needed a restaurant for supper she hooked us up the owner even came out to let us know we we’re eating Monica’s mozzarella from her cow!!!!! She will take care of everything if you need her to and as others have said in reviews we did have her make us a meal and it didn’t disappoint. If we make it back this way I would stay hear again. Thank you Monica ##### Darin G. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melaina B. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tuscan farm living at it’s best! The property was breathtaking, the animals were so fun to be around and Monica and Giovanni were the most exceptional hosts. You must have her cook for you, every item of food is from her farm or nearby farms and the food was perfect! We really enjoyed our time here with not only the accommodations but the company. You can truly see how much Monica cares for her beautiful animals. We hope to come again someday!! ##### Melaina B. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barb K. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet, beautiful Tuscany We LOVED our farmhouse stay! Monica, you are amazing and have made me rethink how I garden and cook! Your meal was our best in all of Italy. We enjoyed getting to know your Bebe and Olga!! Our grand children loved all the sheep, goats and chickens. It was peaceful and postcard beautiful. Location was wonderful and close to all the things we wanted to do. I appreciate your help in finding quality restaurants and especially the cooking class recommendation with Antoinetta. ##### Barb K. Stayed 5 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth P. 18 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our villa stay Our family of six adults had a wonderful time staying at the villa. Monica and Giovanni were very helpful, answering all of our questions and gave great recommendations. Monica arranged for us a wine tour and tasting just a few minutes away. , which was excellent. Giovanni took us on an all day tour of the mountains and mountain villages. He was extremely knowledgeable about them and the local history and culture of these villages. On our last night Monica prepared a four course dinner, which was excellent. This was the perfect way to end our stay there. Lastly as other people mentioned in their reviews, if you use the heat you will pay for it and the time of check out. ##### Elizabeth P. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy G. 8 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Farm in the hills Monica’s farm villa is located far above Lucca with amazing views. Loved her animals, especially Baaaba the baby goat that followed her everywhere. Had three wonderful dinners prepared by Monica and took a fun trip with Giovanni into the mountains. Expect castle like steps in the rooms. Was treated like family. Miss both Monica and Giovanni. Thanking them both for an exceptional experience.. ##### Sandy G. Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret T. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A little bit of heaven! We had an amazing stay - great accommodations and Monica is an outstanding host and chef! We had a fantastic tour of the ancient mountain villages by Monica’s friend, Giovanni - a highlight of our trip. We wouldn’t change a thing and really hope to be back!! ##### Margaret T. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aurélie F. 27 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay in Tuscany We enjoyed the pool and the amazing views. Monica and Giovanni were very helpful and always available as they are staying at the same place (which was not clear on the description). We found that some equipments were missing in the kitchen but overall we had a great experience! We loved the tour we booked with Giovanni and highly recommend it!! ##### Aurélie F. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing week in Tuscany Monica & Giovanni were simply wonderful! We had the best time! The house and view were beautiful, and our family and children enjoyed every moment. We were also amazed by Monica’s cooking which was truly the best meals we had our entire trip. She was absolutely wonderful! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim G. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience in the hills of Tuscany We were a Norwegian family of 10 people who stayed in the beautiful and charming Villa Lean for 9 days. Upon arrival, we were greeted by our pleasant hosts, Monica and Giovanni. The villa have a calming and rustic feel with panoramic views over Capannori and Lucca. We had a fantastic time up by the pool during hot days, and enjoyed the nice breeze in the other outdoor facilities in the afternoon and evening. Monica made us an absolutely lovely dinner for my 70th birthday using local food with delicious flavors and wine from the area. Monica was also very helpful in organizing wine tasting and restaurant bookings for us. We highly recommend Villa Lean for future guests! ##### Jim G. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy D. 22 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful farmhouse with incredible views! My family of 8 just stayed at the home and had an incredible time. The farmhouse is rustic but it has everything you need. Beds and linens very comfortable. The views are incredible and Monica and Giovanni were excellent hosts and cooked us a delicious dinner. Only drawback was it’s very hard to find the home at night, it’s down a dirt road and sign hard to find so arrive during the day. Also the house has very steep stairs and I would t recommend if elderly people are in your group. Otherwise the pool was refreshing, the garden lush and overall we had a stay we will never forget. ##### Amy D. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024