This very comfortable apartment is at the top of a building in the historical centre of the medieval Tuscan city of Lucca. With windows on all four sides, it has views, wonderful light and great peacefulness. There is a lovely terrace and rooftop garden overlooking the duomo of San Martino, perfect for a meal or evening drink. Modernised in 2013, the apartment is comfortable and well equipped, with air conditioning and fibre optic WiFi, plus a Smart TV with Netflix subscription. It is ideal for a family or one/two couples (maximum occupancy is five, including a sofa bed). The location is unbeatable, minutes from the city's heart and close also to the 4km of tree covered ramparts, now Lucca's principal park. Please note: this centuries-old building, like most in central Lucca, has no elevator. There are exactly 50 steps to the top floor entrance of the apartment. The stairs are in good condition, with multiple landings. They will cause no difficulty to an able-bodied person, but if you have mobility problems, please contact us and we will be happy to help you assess. Lucca is very much a walking city.

You will be greeted at the apartment by Sabrina, a native of the city, who has excellent English and a deep knowledge and love of the place. She will do everything to make your stay enjoyable. Ask her where to eat, what to see, how to best use your time.

Lucca is one of the most beautiful Italian cities. Full of history and culture, nestled in a bowl of mountains, it is peaceful and relaxed, perfect for slow tourism, never overrun by people even in summer, largely free of cars within the walls. The pace is easy, the food good. You can see almost everything you want on foot. Biking is comfortable and safe. Lucca is also an excellent place from which to explore the whole region, the mountainous Garfagnana to the north or the great centres of Tuscany. Florence is only an hour by train or car, Pisa half that. The railway station is ten minutes from the apartment, with services frequent and good value. Rome is only three hours away by fast train, via Florence, while Venice is four, Milan five. We can get you preferential rates for some guides offering local hiking and visits: just ask. There are wonderful walks in the mountains. We can arrange airport transfers where requested. Pisa is the closest airport, with Florence not much further.