Description

Apartment Arancio is located in via dell’ Arancio just beneath the historic Torre delle Ore (one of Lucca’s climbable mediaeval towers and key tourist attractions).  It is in a quiet and elegant side street just off the bustling via Fillungo.  Located on the first floor above ground (second floor American style) this apartment is tranquil and quiet, but close enough to be only seconds from via Fillungo, Lucca’s most famous shopping street. 

The apartment is entered directly into the sitting room which is huge.  There is ample space for a large and comfortable lounge suite suitably positioned near a flat screen TV, DVD and everything to keep you entertained.  There is a giant Persian rug which links the sitting area with an antique dining suite.  This room also houses a new, state of the art kitchen.  The all white and stainless steel kitchen has the latest SMEG appliances and everything conceivable to create memorable gormet meals. The blend of old and new continues as the room houses a stunning 19th centry Tuscan walnut sideboard alongside antique prints and contemporary original artworks.

Two sets of French doors open onto the amazing terrace which is truly the feature of this apartment!  This pair of doors enhances the flow between indoors and outdoors as well as flooding the apartment with natural light when closed. Enormous by any standards (30 square metres or 300 square feet), the terrace plays host to a large outdoor dining table and chairs as well as a pair of sunlounges and a range of terracotta pots brimming over with colourful flowers.  Most of the terrace is covered with a shade awning supported on a steel pergola.  It is partially uncovered for those sunlovers wanting to enhance their tan.

The outlook from the terrace is amazing as it overlooks a small piazza and a one story building on the long side allows extensive views onto the typical Tuscan townscape.  It is hard to imagine that you would move far from the terrace for the duration of your stay.

The bedroom also has a window onto the terrace.  It is very spacious and features a 19th century Tuscan oak bedroom suite and the best of luxury superfine linens and thick, large towells.  There is also an antique sofa. 

Leading off the bedroom is a study / office which is fitted out with a Tuscan antique desk.  There is high speed internet connection as well as a phone point.  It is the perfect spot to combine a bit of business with pleasure.  There is a large tripple window that looks out onto the terrace.  There is a large ottomon which opens out into a fully sprung single bed.

The apartment has 1.5 bathrooms both of which are brand new and only installed in January 2007.  The main bathroom features a glass enclosed shower.  There is also separate utility room which has the washing machine and ironing facilities. 

The apartment is fully air conditioned and heated.  It is spacious, light, bright and we genuinedly believe that it has the combination of features to live up to the reputation of being “the best”!  It is a comfortable apartment for a couple and can easily accommodate a family.  There is a sofa bed in the sitting room, so it is possible to have up to five adults share the apatment. 

Terrace

Study

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Accommodation Summary

2008 Rental tariff

Short stays available:

Saturday 28th June - Monday 30th June 2008 (3 nights) - 360euro*

Sunday 6th July - Tuesday 8th July 2008 (3 nights) - 360euro*

Wednesday 16th July - Sunday 20th July 2008 (5 nights) - 600euro*

Short stays at other times subject to apartment availability

*Price is for a couple sharing a double bed. Additional tariff applies for 3 or more people.

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