Hotel La Cappella, Lucca, Italy

On one of the most beautiful hillside areas in the surroundigs of Lucca, on an elevated position from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Lucca, there is a lovely old house, thay used to be an ancient convent, which dates back to the XVII century. From here you can reach the centre of Lucca in a few minutes, in a littlemore than an half of an hour you can reach Firenze and Pisa and their International Airports. In a short time following the highway to Camaiore, you can reach the beaches of Forte dei Marmi in Versilia. Once upon a time here was the route of the old roman "via Francigena", road which was taken by pilgrims coming from France to Rome. After years of carelessnes and abandon, the house has been renovated and brought back to life by the new owners and the name "La Cappella" is given by a small chapel that testifies its ancient origins. The property has a large panoramic swimming pool. The hill that surround "La Cappella" gently covered by olive trees, vineyards and woods invite those who love nature to long and pleasant walks. "La Cappella" offers the happy possibility of a vacation full of historical and artistic interest and complete relaxation. The house offers 9 bedrooms with private bathroom, and five of theme are in little apartments, each furnished in respect of family culture. Every room has its own bathroom. Breakfast is served in the main dining room and a person can enjoy typical tuscan food products and homemade jams and marmellades. Upon request we organize personalized sight-seeing trips and cooking coursesbased on the "cucina toscana". The view from the windows of every room is heartbreaking, and roses, olives, lemons, are the protagonist of the landscape. For a total privacy of your stay, the apatments of "La Cappella" havebeautiful rooms for family. The imprest wants to be intimate, wanting to give to the guest a warm reception that is not made of great acts but small gestures. The present owners, after a lot of travellin.