It’s twilight, the sky is painted deep blue with streaks of purple, and you’re looking out over rustic rooftops as a gentle breeze carries murmurs of arias from the nearby music conservatory – your Tuscan fantasy is just beginning. Take in the lovely vistas of the Guinigi Tower and Lucca Cathedral with a drink. Your expansive terrace and the apartment to which it’s attached are situated on the top floor of a building dating back to the 1400s. The meeting of worlds old and new continues inside with tasteful furnishings and little dashes of luxury – think mirrored cabinets, cut crystalware and feather-trimmed cushions. When you aren’t taking holiday snaps from the terrace, we recommend a stroll around Lucca (or take the two bicycles provided for a ride). In addition to the conservatory, the home is right by Piazza del Suffragio and the must-see medieval church, Santa Giulia (all under a minute on foot), while several fantastic restaurants are on your doorstep. If you want to explore Guinigi Tower and Lucca Cathedral up close, both are a two-minute walk away.

Additional fees

• The city tax is to be paid locally with the host. It is 4.50€ per person and per night.

• The use of heating, outside of winter months, might occur an additional fee.

• If you'll be arriving from 8pm until 12am, you'll be charged a late arrival fee of €50. If you’ll be arriving after midnight, you’ll be charged a late arrival fee of €100.

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.