Peaceful Tuscan farmhouse, magnificent views. Near Lucca, Pescia, Florence, Pisa Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Peaceful Tuscan farmhouse, magnificent views. Near Lucca, Pescia, Florence, Pisa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Peaceful Tuscan farmhouse, magnificent views. Near Lucca, Pescia, Florence, Pisa located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly farm stay is within 6 mi (10 km) of Gipsoteca Libero Andreotti Civic Museum, San Domenico, and Porta Fiorentina. Pinocchio Park and Villa Garzoni are also within 9 miles (15 km).

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

4 Apr 2024

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A peaceful haven

We had the most beautiful time in this wonderful house- we loved the old kitchen and hope it will always stay unchanged- we ate our supper in front of a roaring fire and it felt very special Much thanks for letting us stay

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

30 May 2024

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We love it’

Very nice house in real Tuscany style, no fancy equipment all is so original. 2 things we wish to be different if we come again, it the bed in one of master bedring, it’s hard as a rock og swing like boat 😁 and the garden furniture have seen better days. Any Way we have a good stay in the House

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 June 2024

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Italian country dream!

We had the best time! The house was perfect and exactly what I was hoping it would be. The entrance to the home was a bit of a challenge and had it been raining would not have been fun, but we knew it was going to be a bit of a slope. The home is perfectly situated to visit many of the surrounding towns. We had dinner at the restaurant in the village above (Vellano). Wonderful meal and friendly and helpful staff and owners. Such a fantastic vacation and many memories to savour for years to come! Thank you Michelle!

Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana B., Nashville, Tennessee USA

7 Oct 2023

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Girls trip to Tuscany

The views were amazing. The rooms were very well appointed and met our needs. Having three bathrooms was a plus. The only thing is the drive up to the property is quite mountainous and very curvy. The path to the house from the car park is quite steep. You just need to take it slow and enjoy the view.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

30 May 2023

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Lovely Property

This is a beautiful old house with a fabulous view over the valley. There is lots of space for families. It was very clean and near many places to visit for day trips with a car. Unfortunately the weather was rainy when we were there so could only enjoy sitting out on the pergola one evening. The house does get chilly when the weather is cool.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

27 July 2023

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Beautiful Place

We had a brilliant stay at Il Rivo. The house was great, and very spacious for five, and during a heatwave we sat on the verandah, underneath the cooling pergola, looking across the valley to Fibiallla and Medicina while listening to birds, owls and boars. Enjoyed day trips to Alpi Apuane, Ocherrelia, Lucca and Pisa. The local restaurant in Vellano, Trattoria Manero, is very special. Not sure the photos can do the house, or the views from it, justice.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mattias T.

15 July 2023

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Awesome vacation

We had a really wonderful time in this beautiful old farm house. We enjoyed the peace and the beautiful view. We also made day trips to Lucca, Pisa and Montecastini. We spent the evenings outside playing cards under the pergola. It was magical evenings spotting the fireflies and the lights from other little villages far away. We also really enjoyed both visiting restaurants in the area and cooking in the house (Italian food of course). We would love to return again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

31 Aug 2023

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Great Tuscan experience and views

My wife and I stayed here for 6 nights with 3 of our adult children. We loved the ambience of the place and hanging out in the terrace area in the mornings and evenings with its spectacular views. And the occasional wild boar squeals made it more special! The hilltop town of Vellano is a short way above the house and there are great views of it from the top of the property. The roads to get there are narrow, twisty, and so much fun to drive (IMO). Highly recommend this to anyone looking to get entrenched in a rural hilltop Tuscan experience.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

6 Oct 2024

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beautiful house with lovely views

This is a beautiful old property, full of lovely artwork and charm, a real home. There is a lot of wildlife to enjoy. We had a lovely time staying here. It is well equipped Loads of books and dvds if staying in. We had a fair amount of wet weather unfortunately but was ok. We loved visiting Pescia, Lucca and Montecatino whilst we were there, all in easy driving distance. Try the fanicular going up to Montecatino Alta, stunning views and a square full of restaurants which was very jolly. One point of note is that the access to the house is down a very steep unmade up slope, and we found that a challenge being in our mid 70s, so senior citizens like us just need to be aware of this. The approach road is steep and winding. That said, it was still a great pleasure to stay at Il Rivo and the owner Michelle is lovely and very helpful. Great communication. Thankyou Michelle.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

10 Aug 2023

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Beautiful views

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, a large roomy house with atmosphere and amazing views. For this of course you must drive up and down the winding road to and from Pescia… but how lovely it is to return from the bustle of Lucca, or any of the Italian towns and roads to the peace of the house. Those with children, our 10 year old might have enjoyed more space outside to run around in, but a good Netflix connection made up for that in the evenings…not a lot for kids entertainment in the area but we did swim once at outside pool (we craved a river or lake)… but all in all a fab place in Italy and the sounds of cicadas and the odd grunting wild boar added to the ambience and excitement of the hills… we would definitely go again. Thanks for letting us rent your house!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ida K.

30 May 2022

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Such a gem!

Every morning at Il Rivo we would sit in the sun, listen to the birds and enjoy the fantastic view over the valley. In the evening, we would sit outside with a glass of wine and watch the fireflies and the stars when we turned the lights off. This is such a peaceful and beautiful place! The historical village of Vellano is well worth a visit, not least because of the Trattoria Manero where we had one of the best meals of our trip. We walked up to Manero with a toddler in about 25 minutes - the village was closer than we had expected. The house is really well located for exploring Tuscany, including the less known (but stunning) region of the Alpi Apuane. The house has everything you need and its charming decor makes you feel at home straight away. Thank you Michelle for this fantastic experience! I hope that one day we will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Geertje J.

27 Aug 2021

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Our stay at Il Rivo

We loved our stay at Il Rivo. We loved the house, the location and its surroundings. A few remarks for improvements: at night the electricity in the kitchen stopped. It might have something to do with the dish washer? We missed some garden chairs around the table. They weren’t in the shed. And our final remark. The house of as difficult to find with the provided directions. The were quite cryptical. A dot in a map, an address or a photo of the road would have been helpfull. We would love to return in the future, thank you for having us! Warm regards, Geertje

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

26 Oct 2015

Rural Tuscan relaxation

A beautiful traditional stone Tuscan farmhouse set in an amazing location on a hillside just below the hilltop village of Vellano in NorthernTuscany. The house was very spacious , clean and comfortable with everything one could require in terms of cookware etc. Lovely terrace to sit on and admire the view of the valley and surrounding hills. We were a little late in the season and the weather was getting quite cool in the evenings though still quite warm in the daytime. The hills are covered with chestnut trees and we sadly missed the annual chestnut festival by one day though we roasted some ourselves- delicious. We enjoyed strolling up to the village and ate several meals in the local trattoria and pizzeria which were delicious. Otherwise our favourite place by far was Lucca. About 30-40 minutes drive; a beautiful Tuscan city surrounded by walls along which one can stroll, cycle or , as many of the locals do, jog. An abundance of pretty piazzas and Romanesque churches within the walls. So much quieter than Florence, one is hardly aware of other tourists. We visited an excellent exhibition of Leonardo da Vinci's inventions and attended one of the Puccini concerts that take place every day of the year ( he was born and lived in Lucca). Montevatini Terme and Alto well worth a visit. Pisa's Campo dei Miracoli is very beautiful though somewhat marred by all the surrounding tourist tack. Overall, a lovely place to stay and a good location for visiting a slightly less well known part of Tuscany.

2/10 Terrible

Richard W.

30 June 2024

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No Help When Needed The Most

We were in Venice prior to our trip to the Florence area. I booked all of this months in advance to spend time with our daughter who is stationed in the Air Force in Germany. The day prior to going to Florence, her car broke down on a Sunday outside Venice. After towing the car to a garage and getting taken by the first mechanic later in the week, I called the property manager and told her of our situation. I also messaged the owner Michelle. We were obviously not gong to be able to make it to Florence. The property manager was very nice and understanding of our situation. The owner on the other hand was not. She was not willing to work with me in the least and told me that any type of refund for our stay was not an option. This situation was totally out of our hands, and we ended up spending 3 extra days in Venice to get our car to a reputable shop after getting ripped off with the first mechanic. The timing chain broke. The car is still in Vicenza, and my daughter will have to drive the rental car we got back to pick up her car when it is done. I owned a rental property if Florida for a decade and was always willing to work with people who through no fault of their own, had to alter their plans. Michelle, the owner was clear that she wasn't. We lost our entire week's deposit. I would have been happy with any option to negotiate something like I had done with others as a rental property owner. If you book here, don't have any problems.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Charles B.

17 July 2023

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Anniversary vacation

We spent a month at Il Rivo in June 2023 and it suited our needs perfectly. The two double bedrooms are a nice size and the bunkroom along with the daybed area is also. Having multiple bathrooms with showers is great. The house is quite remote on a long narrow winding road. The car park area is small and takes maneuvering to get turned around. The walkway down to the house is like a trail and quite steep. It can be slippery when it rains. Consider this if you are not stable on your feet or able to climb steep inclines. It makes a challenge to get your luggage down to the house. A sign needs to be put up that clearly states which house is Il Rivo . We had a few issues when we arrived but the Manager Maria and owner Michelle took care of them. The walkway down to the house had not been moved/weed whacked, the weeds were up to our shins when we arrived. It was getting dark and drizzling which made the trek down difficult. Maria contacted the garderner and had him come weed it. Michelle has apologized that this was not done prior to our arrival. The bunk room needed to be cleaned and Maria had the cleaner come the next day. Whenever we had an issue or question, Maria took care of it for us. The covered area outdoors is nice. The owners recommendations for shopping and dining are spot on. We tried all the restaurants and they were delicious. We had a great time. Our family felt like they were locals living the real Italian life. Thank you Michelle and Maria.

Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christiane S.

26 Sept 2024

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Wunderbar gemütliches Haus mit toller Aussicht

Meine Freundin und ich haben den Aufenthalt in dem gemütlichen Haus sehr genossen. Man konnte sich wie zu Hause fühlen. Die Fahrt hinauf in die Berge zum Haus war zwar etwas beschwerlich, aber man wurde mit einem spektakulären Ausblick ins Tal belohnt.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

José C.

10 Aug 2024

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La casa es magnífica. El sitio es incómodo

La casa es magnífica por dentro. Los muebles, antiguos, son preciosos, las camas muy cómodas, la cocina completa y los baños buenísimos. Pero llegar A la casa y HASTA la casa es muy difícil. Hasta la casa hay 8 kms de curvas y carretera estrecha. A la casa es una bajada sin asfaltar y empinada que hace difícil bajar las maletas con ruedas etc. Además la ubicación que pone en la página, coordinadas y dirección, te llevan a otra casa distinta. Michelle es muy amable pero…está en Londres! Se nota que la casa estaba cerrada un tiempo. Pero hemos estado muy a gusto!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid L.

10 July 2024

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Idyllisches Bauernhaus für Naturliebhaber

Wir haben im Juli 2024 eine Woche mit unseren drei Kindern im Teenageralter in diesem idyllischen ehemaligen Bauernhaus verbracht. Wir erhielten von der sehr freundlichen Gastgeberin im Vorfeld bereits zahlreiche Informationen. Zugang zum Haus sowie die Parkmöglichkeiten entsprechen der Lage des Hauses in einem Hang. Die Internetverbindung war klasse, selten haben wir in Italien eine so gute Internetanbindung gehabt und wenn, dann nur in großen, innerstädtischen Hotels. Die Ausstattung des Hauses lässt keine Wünsche offen und ist auch sehr geschmackvoll. Da wir einen Vegetarier dabei hatten, waren wir sehr erfreut im Nachbarort Vellano die Pizzeria „Da Arturo e Maruca“ zu finden die auch eine schöne Weinauswahl und einen tollen Ausblick bietet. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten (auch Sonntags) sind in Pescia ausreichend vorhanden. Wer stilvolle Geschenke kaufen möchte oder einfach nur im Ambiente eines italienischen Palazzo schwelgen möchte, dem sei ein Besuch bei „Luca Bernardini“ in der Innenstadt von Pescia empfohlen. Ganz tolle Küchengeräte und Einrichtungiker von Designern wie Kartell, Alessi, Swarovski… Zu Preisen teilweise unter Internet Niveau. Im Keller gibt es darüber hinaus eine große Auswahl im Outlet. Wir haben auch Luca besucht, was uns sehr gut gefallen hat, und sind mit Fahrrädern über die Stadtmauer gefahren. Außerdem besuchten wir einen Tag lang den Strand in Viareggio, der ebenfalls sehr schön war.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Lyn O.

21 May 2024

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Il Rivo

Lovely

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Gary M. G.

10 June 2023

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Mountain rural farmhouse

The house contained mold and was in need of thorough cleaning. The location was hidden and located in a ravine. Although the second floor and baths were lovely, the house was misrepresented. The location was not a tuscan experience and was in a substandard industrial bypass. Travel in and out to other areas was trying and poorly marked. After 20 years in Tuscan houses, this was a negative. We have discussed many issues with the proprietress. t

Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher K.

24 Apr 2023

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Reise im April

Das Haus liegt sehr ruhig in der Natur, ein Nachbarhaus grenzt an das Grundstück. Das obere Stockwerk ist wunderschön und geschmackvoll restauriert. Unten in der Küche und Vorratskammer findet man alles, was man braucht. Sehr zu empfehlen ist die Trattoria in Vellano. Dort kocht ein sympathisches Ehepaar mit sehr viel Raffinesse. Insgesamt hatten wir eine gute Zeit. Für unseren Geschmack hätte es im Haus und draußen etwas wärmer sein können.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

16 Apr 2023

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Osterurlaub

Ein schönes Bauernhaus in wunderschöner Umgebung. Als wir da waren war es leider etwas kalt. Sonst sehr schön.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL M., Sweden

8 Sept 2022

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A lovely renovated farmhouse

We had a wonderful time at the farm house and enjoyed the peace and serenity of the adjoining countryside. Excellent value

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renate Z.

7 Sept 2022

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Im grünen Herzen der Toskana

in einem liebevoll eingerichteten Haus, mit viel Platz, mit Terrasse mit Weitblick, in der Nähe eines idyllischen Städtchens, mit dem Auto nicht weit vom Meer (Viareggio) und anderen Sehenswürdigkeiten (Lucca, Pisa) entfernt haben wir unseren Aufenthalt hier sehr genossen. Meine 9jährige Tochter fragte bei der Abfahrt nach einer möglichst baldigen Wiederkehr.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christian D.

20 June 2022

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Wunderbar.... Natur pur!

Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Das Haus steht abseits in den Bergen, unterhalb eines Bergdorfs und ist auf den letzten Metern über eine sehr enge Straße erreichbar - kleinere Autos haben hier klare Vorteile... Schöne große Zimmer welche geschmackvoll eingerichtet sind ... Die elektrische Versorgung hat so Ihre Tücken, aber die Besitzerin Michelle, war erreichbar und kümmerte sich schnell um alles. Vielen Dank - Wir kommen gerne wieder! C+C

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022

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