Russ2023年8月

John, was a gracious host and very responsive. The Villa was superb. The interior is eclectically decorated, but in a good way and the exterior amenities and views cannot be beaten. The picturesque hillsides are beyond words. The sensitive restoration of this 16th C. Villa is clearly visible and all of the functional items worked well, hot water was always available and the beds were comfortable. The location is convenient for Lucca, Viareggio, Florence, Pisa and beyond.

Trish2023年7月

Everything about Villa St Gemma is stunning, from the elegant decor of the interior to the beautifully kept gardens and pool and the spectacular views over the valley. We were met by local Englishwoman Carole, who made us feel very welcome and gave us all the information we needed for our 10-day stay. Every day was in the mid-30s, so in the mornings we visited the surrounding towns and villages (don't miss visiting Lucca, the Blue Lagoon at Bagni di Lucca and the lovely hill town of Barga) and spent the afternoons and evenings by the pool. We ate our meals in the lovely outdoor pavilion under the grapevines, and the wonderful Simona came in and cooked for us on three nights. The Villa has a very real sense of history - the huge bedroom I slept in was built in the 16th century - and it has been beautifully restored and maintained to modern-day standards. The building has many different levels, which makes finding your way around at first quite an adventure. Torneremo!

Amy2022年8月

Johns place is a much loved welcome retreat in the mountains. The images don’t do the villa justice, it is a lot bigger than we imagined and hide & seek lasted quite along time! We stayed for just over a week with a group of friends, 5 adults & 4 children in total. Everyone loved it, the views, the pool and the interior. We would love to visit again if we have the opportunity. We found it a good location to then visit Florence & Pisa (by train), we also took a trip to Lerici for the day - which we highly recommend. The villa manger was very helpful and the team that look after the property. We would definitely book again!