The tuscan Vicarage

Welcome in Tuscany

A lovely place to stay between Lucca and Florence

The Old Vicarage

The Vicarage is a lovely large cottage set in a peaceful and secluded castle of Lanciole, a small mediaeval village in Tuscany, located in a quiet area between the lucca and the Florence, called Pesciatina's switzerland because is a patchwork of medievals villages one in front of the other and green land with wonderful views and surroundings, made by chestnuts, olive trees and vinyards, famous for porcini mushrooms and many other specialities, wild boars, beans, olive oil, chestnuts flour.
Renowned for its friendly atmosphere with the warmest of welcomes, this 800 year old one-time the bishop house, now has every modern convenience and yet retains the charm and features of the past time. The Vicarage has been providing quality accomodation setting in an area considered for many guests a real jem, for his calm and tranquillity and because nothing is changed and the life here is like to make a step back in the past.

In the courtyard in the back of the Vicarage you will find an hot tub for 6 people, bbq, garden furnitures to enjoy our beautiful countryside and weather, eat out or simply relaxing, reading, working, breathing our pure air.

The House

The house has character having been restored to re-inforce its Mediaeval origins by retention of its original woodwork and fireplace, careful choice of fittings, furnishings and décor and collection of several antique rinascimental artifacts. However, all modern conveniences have been installed, from good water supplies, central heating, kitchen equipments, washing machine and dish washer bed linen, towels and ancillaries so that you need to bring no more than your clothes and your food and drink.

For who could be the perfect vacation:

Thus from a couple in honeymoon or that is looking for a romantic setting in a large and confortable cottage, with a cheap price, family reunions to walking groups you can enjoy a relaxing stay in a still undiscovered area of Tuscany countryside and savour the atmosphere and the remoteness of a bygone age enjoyed around open fire, walking through the old street, visiting the other villages.....escape from the largest cities and live as just in this area and few more is still possible, Fresh spring water, friendly neighborhood, pure air, organic food.....

Activities in the Area

Skiing, dining and shopping nearby, museum the nearest at 15 minutes by car, golf club at 20 km far away, Horseback riding at ten minutes by car.

Fishing and trekking.

Public transportation available.

Florence 52 km from the village, Lucca 30 km, Pisa 42 km, Pistoia 27 km, Ski resort at 36 km, Viareggio sea at 45 km away

Fresh bread and foodstuff available many times a week carried from the shop to the village.

Lanciole, though tiny, has a bar/pizzeria which also sells a few basic foodstuffs been managed from the village people we can't assured if it will be open every day.