Via della Chiesa VII, 55100 Lucca, Italy
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Hotel Description

You know what hit me first about Tenuta San Giovanni? The silence. I mean, you’re technically still in Lucca, but Via della Chiesa VII feels like you’ve slipped into some parallel universe where car horns don’t exist and the biggest sound is gravel crunching under your feet. It’s one of those converted estates that actually feels authentic – not like someone just slapped “boutique” on a regular hotel and called it a day.

The whole borgo setup is honestly brilliant. Instead of cramming everyone into a typical hotel building, they’ve spread the rooms across these old stone houses that probably housed farm workers back in the day. My room had these thick walls that kept everything cool during the August heat (and trust me, Tuscan summers are no joke), plus windows that opened onto vineyards that stretch toward the city walls. You can actually walk to Lucca’s centro storico in about fifteen minutes if you know the path through the olive groves – the staff will point you toward this little shortcut that most tourists never find. Parking was refreshingly straightforward too, which anyone who’s tried to navigate Italian city centers will appreciate.

What really sets this place apart is how they’ve managed to keep that working estate feel while still being properly comfortable. The breakfast spreads include stuff from their own gardens, and I watched them picking tomatoes and herbs each morning around seven. The pool area gets gorgeous afternoon light, and it’s positioned so you’re looking out over the Lucchese hills rather than at other hotels. Honestly, the 9.2 rating makes sense – it’s not trying to be flashy or over-the-top luxurious, but everything just works. The Wi-Fi was solid (worked fine for video calls), the air conditioning didn’t sound like a jet engine, and the beds were that perfect firmness where you actually sleep well instead of tossing around all night. If you’re planning to explore beyond Lucca – maybe day trips to Cinque Terre or Pisa – this location gives you easy access to the autostrada without feeling like you’re staying at a highway rest stop. It’s the kind of place where you’ll probably end up extending your stay an extra night, which is exactly what happened to us.

Rooms

  • Two-Bedroom Villa with 2 single beds and 1 large double bed for 5 adults, 2 children
  • Villa with 4 × 1 large double bed for 8 adults, 3 children
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Reviews

  • Monica from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Beautiful Villa that exceeded expectations. Photos don’t do it justice

  • Nathaniel from United States (8/10)

    The place is a beautiful villa located in a park-like setting just outside of Lucca

  • Melissa from New Zealand (9/10)

    Loved the space – exceptional value for money and felt so Tuscan! The hosts were good a communicating, despite language barrier, and we had a lovely welcoming bottle of wine when we arrived. Lovely, large rooms, clean linen, multiple bathroom spaces, and a very peaceful property – Highly recommended and we hope to come back one day! Gracie mille!

  • Julie from United Kingdom (9/10)

    All of the facilities especially the pool

  • Irene from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Perfect property – beautiful and spacious with a lovely pool area. It looks better than the photos!

  • Stephen from United Kingdom (9/10)

    Beautiful Villa in the peaceful area of Toscana. The swimming pool was also clean and good to enjoy with family. This Villa has all you need from the washing machine, dish washer, big fridge etc.
    2 bed rooms and 2 bath rooms were enough for our family (4 adults and 1 Child), an extra WC next to living area was a bonus. Location is also good if you are travelling with car(Parking is also free and safe). We also enjoyed the welcome wine 🙂 Thank you!

  • Anna from Finland (9/10)

    We had a nice family holiday at borgo del locumone. Great hospitality, atmospheric house and good location. Great price quality ratio.

  • Gaelle from France (9/10)

    Lovely house in a very nice area, surrounded by nature. The communication was perfect, the house is quite well equipped and the plus is the pool and barbecue.

  • Zuzana from Slovakia (9/10)

    Very nice location placed in nature with typical Italy feeling near by Lucca. Cozy bedrooms and large livingroom. Nice outdoor sitting.

  • John from United Kingdom (9/10)

    It was very close to Lucca – own main aim. Good size villa & pretty surroundings.

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Piazza Napoleone: 4.2 km
  • Baluardo San Donato: 3.5 km
  • Baluardo San Paolino: 3.5 km
  • Baluardo Santa Maria: 3.9 km
  • Chiesa di San Paolino: 3.7 km
  • Casermetta San Paolino: 3.5 km
  • Chiesa di San Girolamo: 4.1 km
  • Porta Vittorio Emanuele: 3.2 km
  • Chiesa di San Alessandro: 3.7 km
  • Cappella Musicale Santa Cecilia: 4 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant Forno Ghilardi: 1.9 km
  • Restaurant Bar Trattoria da Ildo: 1.7 km
  • Restaurant Antica Osteria di Meati: 1.8 km

Top attractions:

  • Guinigi Tower: 4.8 km
  • Camposanto Pisa: 16 km
  • Villa Torrigiani: 16 km
  • Marlia Villa Reale: 12 km
  • Piazza dei Miracoli: 17 km
  • Leaning Tower of Pisa: 16 km
  • Piazza dell’Anfiteatro: 4.3 km
  • Piazza delle Vettovaglie: 17 km
  • Botanical Gardens of Pisa: 17 km
  • Piazza dei Cavalieri Pisa: 17 km

Natural beauty:

  • Forest Orto di Donna e Solco d’Equi: 10 km

Public transport:

  • Bus Battelli 3: 16 km
  • Train Ripafratta: 6 km
  • Bus Via Brennero 4: 15 km
  • Train Lucca Train Station: 4.1 km

Closest airports:

  • Florence Airport: 69 km
  • Pisa International Airport: 20 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Kitchen:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Wellness:

  • Personal trainer
  • Fitness classes
  • Yoga classes
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage

Transport:

  • Bicycle rental
  • Shuttle service
  • Airport shuttle

Activities:

  • Aerobics
  • Archery
  • Live music/performance
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinner nights
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Horse riding
  • Diving
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
  • Tennis court

Living Area:

  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Food & Drink:

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Packed lunches

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Pet bowls
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor & View:

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Garden view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Fold-up bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • German
  • English
  • French
  • Italian

Cleaning services:

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry

Safety & security:

  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

Media & Technology:

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Reception services:

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out

Business facilities:

  • Fax/photocopying
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities

Great for your stay:

  • Parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Pets allowed
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • View
  • Terrace
  • Kitchen
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms

Building characteristics:

  • Detached

Outdoor swimming pool Free!:

  • Opening times
  • Seasonal
  • Adult only
  • Pool with view
  • Salt-water pool
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Fence around pool

Entertainment and family services:

  • Kids’ outdoor play equipment
  • Babysitting/child services
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 17:00 to 00:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • From 08:00 to 10:00

No age restriction:

  • There is no age requirement for check-in

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.1

Comfort:

9.3

Location:

9.1

Free WiFi:

10

Facilities:

8.9

Cleanliness:

9.4

Value for money:

9.0

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