Casa Gennaro a 3 bedrooms farmhouse apartment with pool in Lucca

The Villa was beautiful and peaceful. Amazing pool area nd garden. From the inside the villa was cozy.

Beautiful apartment with amazing view. Very cozy bedrooms (each with own bathroom), nice kitchen with everything we needed (although we missed a kettle, we love teas in UK 😁). It was our first time in Italy, and we couldn’t ask for more!!! Whoever will decide to stay in Lucca apartment, won’t be disappointed ☺️,

It was beautiful and peaceful. If you like the countryside go for it. We had a small issue with the heating and they take care of it quickly.

Wonderful stay in a lovely apartment! Great location on the Hills. Everything in the house is beautifully decorated and has everything you would need. Lovely garden and outdoor pool.

The place is even more beautiful than what the pictures suggest. The pool is a little cold but you get used to it. The path to get to the house is a bit chaotic (it is a country road with stones etc) but still accessible for any car. The apartment was well furnished, the kitchen well equipped, it was really a pleasure staying there. We had a problem of hot water in one of the bathroom, which was resolved whithin the day. You can book this with your eyes closed.

Il Borghetto is situated in a stunning location and has been lovingly restored as several apartments. It’s off the beaten track but Lucca and other beautiful places are pretty close by. Wonderful views from grounds and the pool up to the hillside village of San Gennaro. A very relaxing week.

The holidays at Lappato where great. The holiday home has enough space to relax and cook in the flat and to have a good time in the garden. The pool has a length of approximately 12 meters and is also a good place to chill. Jim is a very helpful, friendly and polite host and welcomed as warmly in the Toscany. He was very motivated to tell us some of the background of the holiday home and to give us recommendations for our time in the Toscany. Also in emergencies, Jim was directly available for help.

Overall this was a lovely relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings. Jim was a fantastic host, he was extremely quick to respond to queries and very helpful (even going so far as to help out with a lift to the airport). We stayed in apartment San Gennaro which was immaculately refurbished. The pool was lovely and we often had it to ourselves. Only 5 other apartments meant the stay was very quiet. Lovely picturesque location in the middle of the Tuscan hills just a short trip to Lucca. However to be fair I wanted to point out one or two minor niggles that potential visitors might need to be aware of. Firstly there is no air con. This is not a problem in the downstairs bedrooms which were kept cool by simply having the windows open however the upstairs bedroom got very hot and stuffy at night. Secondly the road up to the property is very bumpy for a considerable length. It would not be suitable for cars with a low or slightly dodgy suspension. While this was not a big problem for us it did sometimes put us off a quick visit to the bakery etc. There was also meant to be a walking path up to the nearest village but it was that overgrown we couldn't manage it (and neither could the family next door to us). Thirdly, the internet was a bit iffy and didn't like having more than one device connected. Finally (and this is personal preference) we were very jealous of our neighbours terraced eating area. All the other outdoor eating areas are on the grass which we struggled to utilise because of the sheer amount of insect bites we received despite using candles, repellent etc. This put us off eating outside which was a shame. However as I said this is an absolutely beautiful apartment with a fantastic host. If you want a quiet and relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings it definitely hits the spot!

The house has been beautifully built/ renovated true to the classic Tuscan countryside. Spacious, everything brand new, beautiful pool, close to shops and within walking distance through the olive groves to San Genamo. Jim is a fantastic host, great communication and expert local knowledge.

After deciding to visit Tuscany with a group of friends, we began the search for a place to meet our needs. Among these needs were proximity to Lucca as well as comfortable accommodations for a group of five adventurous ladies in their 50’s and 60’s. We finally settled on Il Borghetto and booked the three bedroom apartment. Jim was great in promptly responding to our questions before and after we arrived. The property was beautiful, immaculate and very comfortable . Exactly as described and as the pictures show. The small kitchen was well appointed and managed to accommodate the many cooks in our group. A highlight of the location was the option to make the short and somewhat strenuous (remember our ages☺️) hike up the hill to San Gennaro, a quaint village with a cool little taverna. We managed to easily venture out from this location to see Pisa, Lucca, Florence and even the Cinque Terre. Local grocery store nearby. That said, a car is pretty much a must in this location. The road up to Il Borghetto is a bit daunting at first, but you quickly grow used to it. I think I’ve mentioned some of the highlights, but could easily say more and would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Book it! P.S. If you do go, I urge you to read Jim’s book called Under the Tuscan Thumb about the process of creating Il Borghetto. A fun insight as well to the Italian culture.