Dimora delle Camelie

Pieve di Compito - Villa

You’ll be welcomed to Villa Aperitivo by a traditional atmosphere of the times gone by. Start each morning of your holiday with a refreshing bath in the private swimming pool in front of the stone house, finish with a glass of wine on the four poster sunbed with panoramic view over the Compitese hills, and, in between, enjoy amenities like a TV, Wi-Fi and a fully equipped kitchen. The house is also partially air-conditioned (bedrooms only) The villa is a private farmhouse retreat bursting with charm and character. Step through its stone façade and into beautifully restored interiors with classic cotto floors, beamed ceilings and antique accent pieces. But there are playful touches of modern decor as well to make the Italian charm contemporary and luxury. Named after the most beloved Italian state of mind -the Aperitif Time- Villa Aperitivo will impress its guests with its ideal lounge features: a view, luxury outdoor furniture, a fully equipped kitchen by the pool and a second kitchen by the outdoor dining area. Tucked by the fairytale hilltop village of San Ginese di Compito, just 8 kms south of Lucca, Villa Aperitivo is the perfect base from which to delve into Tuscany’s culture and cuisine. Nearby sights include Lucca, Pisa, Florence, Siena, Pistoia, Montecatini Terme, Versilia, Forte dei Marmi, Cinque Terre, San Gimignano, Volterra, Bolgheri, Livorno, Bologna, La Spezia and Parma, all between 10 mins and 1 and half hour drive from the Villa. Stroll Lucca’s winding streets, stopping off for honeymoon-worthy dinners or samples of local wine, or drive through the countryside to the great cities of Tuscany and villages around Lucca and Pisa, let our concierge team inspire you. COMPOSITION: MAIN VILLA Ground Floor: entrance hall, living room, 1 full bathroom, dining room (fireplace not usable), kitchen. First Floor: game room, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom. Second Floor: 2 bedrooms. HAYLOFT Living room with working fireplace, 2nd kitchen, 1 full bathroom. LOCATION: The villa is located on the hills of Compitese, nearby Lucca (9 kms from Lucca old town) by the village of San Ginese di Compito. Nearby Lago della Gherardesca (amazing small lake with bird oasis) and easy access to both train station and highway junction to reach: -Pisa, The beaches of Versilia (Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi and Lido di Camaiore), Pistoia, Montecarlo, Montecatini Terme and Livorno in less than 30 mins by car; - Florence, San Gimignano, Bolgheri, Volterra, Lajatico, La Spezia, Cinque Terre, Garfagnana in less than 1 hour by car; - Siena, Bologna in less than 1 and a half hour by car; - Arezzo, Portofino and Parma in less than 2 hours by car.