Francesca 2 at Villa Ricetro, Montemagno - Camaiore - Lucca

Francesca 2 is a Tuscan villa attached on two sides and laid out on two floors. Immediately outside the arched glass and wood doors there is a small, private garden furnished with table and chairs to dine al fresco.

Going inside there is a bright lounge furnished with two comfortable double sofas. The room has the traditional Tuscan villa ceiling of wooden beams and terracotta tiles, while one wall has the original stone wall exposed providing it with plenty of character.

Several grey stone steps lead up to the open plan kitchen and dining room. Along the far wall of the room is a built-in kitchen with plenty of storage space, gas hobs, an oven and a fridge with separate freezer compartment. A window above the sink provides the room with plenty of light. In the centre of the room is a wooden table with six chairs.

The stone stairs continue up to the first floor where there are two bedrooms and a bathroom with shower. At the top of the stairs to the left is a narrow twin bedroom which can be set up as a double if requested when booking. It is furnished with matching beds and a sofa, it's ideal for children.

The master bedroom is opposite the stairs. It is furnished with a double bed with cushioned headboard. In one corner is a double door, wooden wardrobe and an antique chest of drawers with mirror. The window provides the room with light and looks out to the garden and views beyond.

1 double and 1 twin bedroom. The twin room can be made into a double but this must be requested when booking if it's required.
There is an intercommunicating door from the kitchen to Francesca 1. This door remains closed and locked. Should a guest book both villas, this can be opened.

Villa Ricetro is a collection of Tuscan villas located in the hills overlooking the plains of Viareggio. There are pretty views of the forest covered hills surrounding the estate and offers beautiful views across to the Torre del Lago, or Puccini lake and even the sea. From the property there is easy access to Camaiore and Lucca. Within walking distance is the little nearby village with a couple of restaurants. This is a great location to visit the Puccini Opera festival held every summer near the lake.

In the perfectly maintained garden there is a fenced pool area. This is located a short distance away, down a slope in the garden. It's a lovely area with plenty of furnishings to relax under the warm Tuscan sun.

Within the garden there is a shared stone barbeque near which is a table and chairs. The three villas each also have their own private areas, directly in front of their entrances which are furnished.

The pool is located about 10metres away from the villas in a fully fenced area on a lower level of the garden. From the area there are fantastic views of the forest covered hills, just beyond, on clear days, it is possible to see the plains of Viareggio, Torre del Lago, or Puccini lake and even the sea.  The pool is not completely private, the pool of Antica Poesia is situated next to it.

The pool is a prefabricated, irregular shaped pool. It is surrounded by a lovely wooden sun deck which is furnished with sun beds. Around the pool area there are also a couple of tables with chairs and umbrellas. Slightly above it is a small covered terrace.
The pool is salt cleanse and measures 7x4.7 metres with a depth of 1.2 metres. It is open from May through October, weather permitting. To one side iron steps provide access to the cool, crystal water.