Perched on the hillside, Villa Ripiano has spectacular views over the valley and it will be difficult to drag oneself away from the poolside to visit nearby Lucca and explore the beautiful Garfagnana national park. Entry to the spacious living room is via a series of terraces, all with spectacular views and equipped for eating al fresco. The living space is very comfortable and boasts a lovely fireplace. The kitchen, well equipped with a dishwasher, gas stove, convection oven, fridge/freezer, water filtration system, Nespresso, microwave, &c. leads off the living room and indoor dining area. There are two double/twin bedrooms on the ground floor, both with their own bathroom with showers. There is also a laundry room with washing machine and ironing facilities. Internal stairs lead from the living room to a further 3 double/twin bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower. There is also a further bathroom with bath. The pool uses a salt water electrolysis system and there is a lockable gate, giving parents control over when children can access the pool. The views from the pool, covered dining area and pergola (at the far end of the pool) are breathtaking and complete this fabulous villa as a perfect destination for groups of friends and family. The steeply sloping grounds have been carefully cleared to provide walks and private seating areas. Please note, this house is generally rented by the week, from Saturday 4PM to the following Saturday 10AM. Stays of two weeks or more receive complimentary house cleaning each Saturday following the first week. For shorter stays, please contact us to enquire about your travel dates.