Welcome
Welcome
IN THE ANCIENT THERMAL CITY OF BAGNI DI LUCCA,
BETWEEN LUCCA AND GARFAGNANA’S AREA
IN THE ANCIENT THERMAL CITY OF BAGNI DI LUCCA,
BETWEEN LUCCA AND GARFAGNANA’S AREA
La Torre is a 200 metres on sea-level and it is situated on a dominating position in the valley,
formed by the confluence of the Lima stream with the Serchio river.
The building’s origins are before 1600 and for many years was the house of the wealthy
Clarke sisters from Minnesota (USA), then became a center of studies of the Bologna University.
Abbandoned in the early 90’s, La Torre was bought by the current owners and after many years of work,
today it has returned to its ancient splendour thanks to a careful job
of restoration of the agriculture and its buildings.
Surrounded by olives and chestnuts trees, Paolo and Laura are glad to welcome you
in the apartments or bedrooms with bath, with elegant furnished in the Tuscan rural style,
or at the characteristic restaurant with special typical menus.
La Torre is a 200 metres on sea-level and it is situated on a dominating position in the valley,
formed by the confluence of the Lima stream with the Serchio river.
The building’s origins are before 1600 and for many years was the house of the wealthy
Clarke sisters from Minnesota (USA), then became a center of studies of the Bologna University.
Abbandoned in the early 90’s, La Torre was bought by the current owners and after many years of work,
today it has returned to its ancient splendour thanks to a careful job
of restoration of the agriculture and its buildings.
Surrounded by olives and chestnuts trees, Paolo and Laura are glad to welcome you
in the apartments or bedrooms with bath, with elegant furnished in the Tuscan rural style,
or at the characteristic restaurant with special typical menus.
Hospitality
(bedrooms and apartments)
Restaurant
(by reservation only)
Events
Hospitality
Restaurant
(by reservation only)
Events
Wonderful
ACCOMMODATION
Wonderful
ACCOMMODATION
BEDROOMS
PEOPLE 2
The five bedroom, all with double bed (or two single) and bathroom, are built in the building ancient of La Torre farm, constructed at the end of 1600. In the course of the centuries it has had several modifications in its structural level and of the destination of use.
ALLOGGIO ANTICO
PEOPLE 2 +2
On the ground floor, in the southeast corner’s building, it’s accessible by a “terrace” court with veranda and barbecue.
In the bedroom there is a carved wooden fireplace of the ‘700 and the original English fixtures carryng overnight in the history of a bygone era.
ALLOGGIO A VALLE
PEOPLE 2 +2
The ancient wine cellar has turned into this rustic apartment, directly overlooking the “terrace” garden in front of the building.
Fully accessible for people with disabilities, the apartment is characterized by the ancient stone door and by the arches made of bricks, that, brought back to their beauty, exalts the original structure of the ancient wine cellar.
ALLOGGIO ALL' AIA
PEOPLE 2 +2
The ancient wine cellar has turned into this rustic apartment, directly overlooking the “terrace” garden in front of the building.
Fully accessible for people with disabilities, the apartment is characterized by the ancient stone door and by the arches made of bricks, that, brought back to their beauty, exalts the original structure of the ancient wine cellar.
ALLOGGIO IL FIENILE
PEOPLE 2 +2
E’ composto da piano terra, anticamente adibito a stalla bovina ed oggi soggiorno con caminetto ed angolo cottura, e piano primo, dove il fienile ha lasciato il posto alla zona notte. La camera è caratterizzata dal vecchio mandolato che, posto in testa la letto, evoca situazioni romantiche.
CASA AL COLLE
PEOPLE 4 +2
The wide bedrooms of the ancient farmer’s house have changed into a large apartment with two twin bedrooms.
The living-room and one of the bedrooms are characterized by the original fireplaces that used to heat the ancient bedrooms during the coldest night in a time far away.
From each of the numerous windows you can admire the beauty of the landscape, with the Lima valley on the south side and the thermal hills on the east side.
CASA AL RIO
PEOPLE 5 +2
Obtained from the living-room of the ancient farmer’s house, the apartment is characterized by the original glass window that fills the living-room with light, by the fireplace restructured in its ancient form, and the outside table under typical “pergola” of grapes.The small kitchen is in contrast to the large living room which gives access to two bedrooms, one double and a triple, with a central bathroom.
VILLA LA TORRE
PEOPLE 4 +2
It’s the entire ground floor of the main villa, historic residence dating back to the 1600s, with direct access to the exclusive and large garden in front: a terrace overlooking the Lima Valley and the Serchio Valley, the confluence of which dominates.
Consisting of two bedrooms, one double and one twin, bathroom with double sink and hydromassage tub, large kitchen, large living room and a second small living room, completely frescoed, where the sofa can easily be transformed into a double bed.
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SERVICES
Swimming Pool
Pet Allowed
Playground for Children
Football Table
Ping Pong
Private Church
Shop
Football/Basket
Boules Court
Small Meeting Room
Gardens and Paths
Cooking Classes
Yoga Classes
E-bike Tour
SERVIZI
Swimming Pool
Pet Allowed
Playground for Children
Football Table
Ping Pong
Private Church
Shop
Football/Basket
Boules Court
Small Meeting Room
Gardens and Paths
Cooking Classes
Yoga classes
E-bike Tour
Enchanting
LANDSCAPES
Enchanting
LANDSCAPES
BAGNI DI LUCCA - 0/20KM
A LAND SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
The City of Bagni di Lucca is made up of 24 hamlets scattered over more than 180 square kilometers of territory, the largest mountain municipality of Italy. Its villages scattered on hills, its countries in the valley and its ancient Baths was truly a inspiration for poets, writers and painters of past centuries.
ORRIDO DI BOTRI AND STRETTE DI COCCIGLIA - 25/13KM
NATURAL CANYONS OF IMMENSE BEAUTY
The streams that plow our territory have created, over the centuries, canyons with walls up to 200 meters: the Orrido di Botri, a nature reserve since 1971 it was a source of inspiration for Dante’s hell, and the Strette di Cocciglia, with its striking park adventures and possibilities for yoga, canyoning, rafting and kayaking, are two wonderful examples.
PONTE DELLA MADDALENA - 5KM
CALLED DEVIL'S BRIDGE
Built by Matilda of Canossa in the 11th century to reach the Lucca Baths (Bagni di Lucca), the Ponte della Maddalena, due to its shape, for its upper arch, wide and particular, almost inhuman, this pearl of engineering is the subject of many stories.
LA GARFAGNANA - 15/40KM
BRIDGES AND CASTLES IN THE ABSOLUTE GREEN
Full of rural traditions with its medieval villages of which Verrucole fortress is the oldest example. Noteworthy is the Orecchiella Natural Park, the adventure parks and the Wind Cave (Grotta del Vento), with an exceptional variety of stalactites and stalagmites, streams and vertical wells in the Apuan Alps heart.
BARGA - 16KM
HISTORY AND POETRY
Fortified on a spur of the Apennines, with the Apuans Alps view, Barga have got the title of City since 1933 for its historical, artistic, civic and demographic importance. It’s recognized among the “most beautiful villages in Italy” and the orange flag of the Italian Touring Club. In the hamlet of Castelvecchio the house-museum of the poet Giovanni Pascoli
ALPI APUANE - 40KM
TREKKING AND CAVING
Regional natural park and geopark by UNESCO, it’s separate the Serchio Valley from Versilia area and have a geomorphological conformation different from the nearby Apennines … from the plain of the Versilia coast, in a few km, its peaks reach 2000 meters above sea level with breathtaking views and endless caves .
LUCCA - 26KM
UNIQUE HISTORIC CENTER
Famous for its historical monuments including the intact sixteenth-century city walls, it’s a remarkable italian city of art. Of Roman origins, city of merchants and weavers, it maintained its independence for several centuries until 1847 when annexed to the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.
PISA - 58KM
MIRACLES SQUARE
The Leaning Tower, the Pisa symbol, is the most famous Italian monument in the world. With the cathedral and the baptistery it’s part of a collection of works that the poet D’Annunzio defined as “miracles”, hence the word Piazza dei Miracoli for the place that hosts it.
FIRENZE - 90KM
THE CITY OF THE RENAISSANCE
UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982, it’s considered the place of Renaissance origin , a period of change and cultural and scientific “rebirth” after the Middle Ages, as well as cradle of art and architecture: the Duomo, Santa Croce, Santa Maria Novella , the Uffizi, Ponte Vecchio, Piazza della Signoria, Palazzo Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti.
REVIEWS
Room excellent, hosts excellent, views excellent, food excellent
DAVID
The food authenticity, people kindness and being away from the touristic areas.
LA
Great coffee, the staff were very helpful and the restaurant served wonderful local dishes in a fabulous location.
LIZ
Great views, nice pool, great food, and nice rooms. Very clean. They have great breakfast every morning and have dinner by reservation.
The food is fresh and a lot of it is grown on the property. The grounds are very beautiful.
MIKE
A wonderful place to stay. Quiet and relaxing. Pool is very good.
Breakfast very good and evening meals are excellent, with home made pastas and ingredients sourced locally or home grown.
Local red wines are very good. Staff are friendly and helpful. Room had fantastic views
JOURNEIN
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