Francesca 3 at Villa Ricetro, Montemagno - Camaiore - Lucca

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.

Francesca 3 is a semi-detached villa in the property of Villa Ricetro. It has a private garden in which, to one side, there is a paved and covered terrace to dine al fresco. This is furnished with an unusual wooden table and benches made of tree stumps.

The entrance is from the manicured garden to the front of the villa. Large double, wood and glass doors lead into the lounge with comfortable, double sofa. The room has plenty of character provided by the exposed, original stone wall, terracotta arch and ceiling of wooden beams and terracotta.

Passing under the arch there is a fireplace and two wicker armchairs to one side. Against the back wall is a traditional Tuscan kitchenette which has a large granite sink, gas hobs, oven and a fridge with no freezer. In the centre of the room is a wooden table that seats comfortably 6 people. Light is provided from the double doors to one side, these lead out to the furnished terrace.

The first of the two bedrooms is off the lounge. It is a twin room suitable for children. To one side is a single bed under which is placed a second single bed which can be pulled out and used for a fourth person. En-suite is a bathroom which has a jacuzzi tub with a handheld shower.

The large, master bedroom is located off the kitchen. It is a room with limited daylight and remains cool in the hot summer months. The room is furnished with a double bed, a wooden chest of drawers and a big four door wardrobe. En-suite is a bathroom with shower.

1 double bedroom and 1 twin bedroom
The twin room cannot be set up as a double, it is suitable only for one adult as a single room or used as a twin for children.

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.

There is a Jacuzzi close to the pool which is large enough for 6 people. It is cleansed with a chlorine-free system and its usage is included in the weekly villa rental price. It is open from May through October, weather permitting.