It’s possibile to visit local farmhouses which produce the famous wine DOC of the Lucchesi hills and oil presses where you can buy the extravergin olive oil.
Families with children, and those who fell in love with Roberto Benigni’s last movie “Pinocchio”, can’t miss a visit to the nearby village of Collodi with its famous Pinocchio Park, Villa Garzoni and the new greenhouse for butterflies.
The many old “pievi”, or small parish churches, in the Capannori area are nearby. One of the most interesting is the Romanic Pieve di San Gennaro with an old terracotta angel statue attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.
Among the walks near the Casolare, there is an enjoyable foot track leading to the old "Witches' Oak". A legendary site of sabbatical rites taking place in ancient times (20 minutes walking).
Spas and wellbeing treatments at Montecatini Terme, Monsummano (natural grotto) and Bagni di Lucca (holistic “Global Village”)
Private swimming pool (8x5)
A Tuscan chef is available for private dinners at home (menu from 15 to 30 euro each)
Among the services, on request, guided visits of Lucca, of its historical villas and gardens, car rental, transfer from and to the airport, baby sitting, cooking classes, golf tours, horse trekking, antiques dealers tours.
Golf courses at Montecatini Terme (18 holes) and Vicopelago (promotional driving range). |
