As spring draws closer, many look forward to the blooming of flowers and, though it may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking of famous destinations to enjoy spring blooms, Tuscany is actually an ideal place for those who like to wander in gardens and enjoy the scents and colours of life being breathed back into the land once more. In fact, there are lots of truly spectacular gardens dotted all over the region, many of which are former pleasure grounds that were once part of the estates of the nobles who used their wealth to adorn the countryside, cities, churches, and museums of Tuscany with incredible buildings, flights of fancy, stunning works of art, and magical things made or tamed by human hands. There is the Giardino di Boboli with its astonishing arrangement of fountains, statuary from ancient Rome to the 18th century, nymphaea, temples, grottoes, and plants; Florence’s Rose Garden which was commissioned in 1865 as part of a plan to redevelop the city when it became Italy’s capital and which boasts astonishing views over Florence as well as a whopping 400 different species of roses; and the English-style garden and classic Italian-style garden filled with the scent of the lemons and a colourful riot of blooms ripened by the sun at the former Medici villa of Poggio a Caiano in Prato; to name but a handful of examples. However, if you are a planning a vacation in Tuscany this coming spring and you have a special fondness for camellia flowers, in particular, then you should make a point to head to the town and comune of Capannori in the province of Lucca...
Broccolo
Unique private accommodation with A/C, WIFI, private pool, TV and patio, near Lucca
Property Description
Conveniently located 1 km (3537 ft) from San Leonardo, Italy and only 14 km (8 mi) from Lucca. Vacation rental Broccolo is a nice stone building (300 sq m) that includes air conditioning, private pool and WiFi internet. The property can accommodate up to eight guests comfortably in four bedrooms with four bathrooms.
What to Expect
This lovely independent house benefits from a large, flat garden, is completely fenced and surrounded by trees, and is, therefore, an ideal place for families, allowing the kids to play around outside without any fear of danger. The swimming pool is located 50 metres from the house, close to a patio with barbecue and pizza oven, ideal for evening meals. On the other side of the house the comfortable kitchen opens onto a veranda, ideal for al fresco meals.
Upon arrival you will be greeted by the owner or manager where you’ll find a nice clean well-maintained property with views of the hills ideal for a splendid holiday in Tuscany. For your enjoyment you will find a private pool where you can unwind while enjoying a nice cold beverage after a hectic day of sightseeing. Also available outdoors are a barbecue grill and patio. Dining with friends and family is a huge part of the Tuscan culture. Take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen to prepare meals using local produce while on your holiday. The kitchen includes coffee machine, microwave, toaster and refrigerator, as well as, plenty of tableware and cutlery for up to eight people. Dine 'al fresco' like a real Tuscan, the fully furnished veranda is the ideal setting to enjoy food, family and the beautiful Tuscan weather.
What's Nearby?
The property is located in an extremely convenient position, close by S. Leonardo in Trepozio where travellers can find food shops, restaurants, pizzeria, etc.
Most people enjoy visiting close-by cities and towns while on vacation, so for your reference this is a list of popular places with distances (as the crow flies) from the property: Lucca 14 km (8 mi), Pisa 26 km (16 mi), Viareggio 36 km (23 mi), Forte Dei Marmi 44 km (27 mi) and San Gimignano 67 km (42 mi).
Some other major tourist destinations you should consider visiting are: Florence 71 km (44 mi), Viareggio 36 km (23 mi), Forte Dei Marmi 44 km (27 mi), Rome 353 km (220 mi), Venice 306 km (190 mi) and Milan 287 km (178 mi).
Additional Information
Pool Open: 15 May - 30 September (If you'd like the pool open outside these dates, please make that request prior to booking)
Nearest Airports (distances as the crow flies): Pisa (psa) 44 km (27 mi), Firenze Peretola (flr) 70 km (43 mi), Bologna (blq) 155 km (96 mi), Genova (goa) 177 km (110 mi) and Milano (lin) 284 km (177 mi).
Additional Services
Maid Service - If you'd like maid service during your visit that can be organized by the owner. Inquire for more details about the extra cost.
Pre-Stocked Fridge - If you'd like to have the fridge and pantry stocked before you check-in that is possible at Broccolo. Inquire for more details, including the additional cost and how to arrange this service.
Cleaning service is included 6 hours per week.
Interior Description
Ground Floor
Including: kitchen, living room, bathroom.
Kitchen: well equipped kitchen, dining table (people: 8), dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, oven, italian coffee machine, american coffee machine, washing machine, WIFI internet, internet.
Living room: two sofas (people: 1), fireplace, WIFI internet, satellite tv.
Bathroom: basin, toilet, bidet, shower.
Floor 1
Including: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms.
Bedroom 1: double bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Bedroom 2: double bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Bedroom 3: double bed, WIFI internet, air conditioning.
Bathroom 1: basin, toilet, bidet, shower, WIFI internet.
Bathroom 2: basin, toilet, bidet, bathtub, WIFI internet.
Lower Floor 1
Including: living room, bedroom, bathroom.
Living room: sofa (people: 3), armchair, WIFI internet, television, exit to the garden.
Bedroom: double bed, WIFI internet.
Bathroom: basin, toilet, bidet, shower, WIFI internet.
Additional Areas
Including: garden, parking space.
Garden: swimming pool (private, length: 12m, width: 6m, max. depth: 1.8m, min. depth: -1m, outdoor), WIFI internet, al fresco dining, two dining tables (people: 8), garden furniture, terrace furniture, four sunbeds.
Parking space: inside the property, five car spaces.
Licence or registration number:
CIN: IT046007C2VSVLOGTO / CIR: 046007LTN0126
Location San Leonardo, Tuscany, Italy
Places near the property(Distances as the crow flies)
- Airports
- Pisa (Psa), 44.3 Km
Your Quote
Click on the "Instant Quote" button located at the bottom of the screen and fill out the form with the dates of your stay and the number of travelers to immediately get the final price of the booking.
Availability
Reservation Policies
Policies and conditions of this page are demanded by the property's owner/manager.
Easy Reserve Limited operates as an internet editor and services provider for owners, property managers, agencies, tour operators and hotels; Easy Reserve Limited is not responsible for any direct or indirect damage, accident, theft or robbery caused to renters, their relatives or to their properties during their holiday, both in the rented property or elsewhere.
Arrival time is on Saturday between 4 pm and 7 pm (after 8 pm a fee of € 50 is required and after 10 pm the fee is € 100. Any late arrival has to be agreed in advance).
TOURIST TAX
Tourist tax is applied in most Italian municipalities. This tax is by law to be fully paid by the holidaymakers. The amount varies from municipality to municipality and it must be paid upon arrival directly to the caretaker /owner. Unfortunately, the amount may be subject to change even after the booking is confirmed.
Arrival between 16:00 and 19:00
Departure within 10:00
Pool open from 15 May to 30 September
Included in the rental price:
Bed linen and towels (weekly changed)
Final Cleaning
Electricity
Gas
Water
Internet Wifi
Air conditioning
High chair (on request)
Babycot
Pool towels
Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot:
Refundable Security Deposit (cash) (mandatory): 1000.00€
Tourist tax (mandatory): 6.00€ per person
On request - Not included in the rental price and to be paid on the spot:
Heating: 40.00€ per day
Pet: to be arranged with the owner
The balance is due 45 days before arrival.
For last-minute bookings (within 45 days of arrival) the full amount must be paid at the time of the booking.
In case of cancellation of the booking, even if it is substituted by another one, the following penalties apply:
- the initial deposit (25% of total rent) if the cancellation is made between booking time up to 46 days before arrival date;
- 100% of total rental price if the cancellation is made from 45 days to arrival date or in case of no show.
Guest Reviews for Broccolo
We had a brilliant stay in August 2025, with our three young kids (8, 6 and 4 years old). The house is beautiful, quiet, clean, well equipped and very nicely located 12 minute drive outside of Lucca. The pool is 1.2 metres deep at its shallowest - and is just lovely. There is air conditioning in the bedrooms but the rest of the house was a nice temperature despite it being 32-35 degrees during the day when we stayed.
Giovanni was there when we arrived and was available on WhatsApp should we have needed anything.
Would highly recommend.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
La villa è favolosa, curata con gusto nei dettagli, pulizia eccellente. Il giardino è bellissimo, grande, ordinato, la piscina è comoda, immersa nella tranquillità. C'è un supermercato a 3 minuti, farmacia ecc. È la vacanza da sogno. Speriamo di poterci tornare.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Das Haus ist sehr schön und bietet Platz und sehr gute Ausstattung für 8 Personen mit einem tollen grossen Pool (12*7 m). Das Anwesen is riesig und umzäunt und damit auch optimal für Urlaub mit Hund. Es liegt etwas oberhalb der Durchgangsstraße und ist damit nicht komplett leise, aber ich empfand es nicht als störend. Es ist prima gelegen um die Nordtoskana zu erkunden und auch zum Meer zu fahren. Obwohl Bushaltestelle in der Nähe würde ich es eher nicht ohne Auto mieten: um nach San Leonardo zu gehen müsste man am Straßenrand laufen.
Ein paar Details führen zum Abzug von einem Stern:
- unten war es anfänglich sehr feucht und deshalb vom Wohn/Schlafklima etwas unangenehm. Mit dem Trocknungsgerät wurde es besser
- Im kleinsten Doppelzimmer oben war die Matratze sehr hart
- bei Haus dieser Größe finde ich nur 3 klassische Sonnenliegen und 1 kleiner Schirm zu wenig. 4 Liegen sollen es mindestens sein und die Modelle mit Sonnenschutz für Kopf wären super
- sie sollten wieder den poolroboter in Betrieb setzen. Bei der Größe des Pools ist es mit dem Sieb etwas mühsam und was am Boden ist bekommt man so kaum raus.
- was uns am meisten gestört hat war die Qualität des Internets, vor allem Livecalls am nachmittag waren schwierig
Der Service bez. Reinigung und die Freundlichkeit waren toll- Für uns ohne italienisch Kenntnisse in der Kommunikation etwas schwierig, aber das war vorher durch die anderen Kritiken bekannt.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
A lovely well equipped property, in a fabulous setting, with a traditional feel, that just makes you feel at home straight away. The pool and its surroundings are beautiful, we spent a lot of time there just relaxing, which after all is what a holiday is all about. Getting to ‘know’ what is a surprisingly big property takes a little time partly because our friendly Italian host and his son appear to speak no english so unless your Italian is exceptional any questions about the house, how it works or where things are will have to be done through google translate.
Every property has some quirks and this one was no exception so these comments are really of a minor nature and for the owners to consider whether they wish to address them. There is only air conditioning in the bedrooms, so working out how to keep the house cool takes some time. Some electrical sockets take normal 2 pin European plugs or adaptors but a number are 3 pin which is unhelpful. The TV satellite channels had no signal. The wifi code is incorrect in the ‘House’ book, it’s actually the number code on the back of the router. The washing machine (which is down some outside stairs in the boiler room) had an electrical fault which meant if you touched the drum it gave you an electric shock! We definitely needed google translate to explain that one. Finally take some good mosquito spray they can be a problem if you have sensitive skin.
Over all a lovely property, very well located, You will have a great holiday.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
The house was very clean. There are limited supplies in the kitchen so you will need to make sure you buy some. The pool is unheated so can be refreshing in cooler months.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
We stayed at Broccolo in August 2022. There were six in our party (aged between 24 and 59!). The villa was originally booked for August 2020 but had to be moved due to COVID. EasyReserve were helpful in arranging this and the agents in Italy itself were very helpful nearer the time.
The villa itself is delightful and the pictures provided give a true representation. It is a rustic villa and to be fair we spent most of our time outside as the grounds and pool are delightful and very well maintained.
The bedrooms are all air conditioned apart from the one in the basement - the basement room is very large and has a private seating area but is quite dark.
The villa was cleaned twice whilst we were there - we had not expected this - and the cleaner was very friendly. Neither the owner nor the cleaner spoke much English. The owner met us when we arrived and we had to provide a !000 euro security deposit in cash. To be honest this was a bit of a pain as it had to be cash which meant we had 1000 euros in cash on our return journey. However we were aware of this when we booked the property and the money was retuned to us with no issues.
We did not have a car whilst we were there. This was our choice. We did not want to have to drive a big people mover. Instead we used the services of a 'tour' driver. His name was given to us by the letting agent in Italy and he was excellent (Francesco - Just in Case). We went to Pisa and Lucca with him on day trips, he took us to a wine tasting farm for an evening (Fattoria Al Dotto - excellent value and fun) and we also had two nights out for meals in Lucca. Taxis are not cheap - mind you neither is car hire - however we still spent less on taxis than we would have with a car.
There was a supermarket 1km from the villa (door to door) and we went down every day to this. There is also a cakeshop and a pizzeria in the village. We used both. The main road is quite busy but after 500m from the house there is a pavement and we did not find the walk onerous.
ON reflection a car would give you greater flexibility to explore the countryside during the day but we were quite happy pottering around the villa and walking to neighbouring villages.We could not have used the car on an evening anyway as we all wanted to drink.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Abbiamo soggiornato in sei adulti nella struttura, che abbiamo trovato veramente comoda per ogni esigenza. Ottima la piscina e lo spazio esterno, ma anche gli spazi interni sono ampi e confortevoli.
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] We stayed in six adults in the property, which we found really convenient for every need. Excellent swimming pool and outdoor space, but also the interior spaces are large and comfortable.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Belle et grande propriété.
Belle maison.
Un peu cher pour l'offre. (CHF 4'000.- pour une semaine)
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve]
Nice large property.
Beautiful house.
A bit pricey for the offer. (CHF 4'000.- for one week)Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Fantastic house set among the Tuscan hills with great views. The house is large enough to accommodate a family of 7 comfortably, and is well equipped to ensure your stay is a great experience.
There is a barbecue area & pizza oven in the back garden with a good seating area as well as a under cover patio area at the front of the house- both very versatile.
The pool is a good size and is surrounded by a really large garden in fact it was such a good pool we spent more of our time just enjoying lazing around than we did sight seeing. I would thoroughly recommend this house, it is near to a good supermarket and it is very easy to visit places such as Florence, Pisa and Lucca which was about a 20 minute drive.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Das Haus und Garten sowie Pool sind super und entsprechen der Beschreibung. Der Verwalter/Hausmeister spricht nur italienisch und nicht ein Wort englisch oder deutsch! Dadurch ist keine Einweisung in die Bedienung Poolreinigung Klimaanlage oder Müllentsorgung möglich. Nicht einmal die Abreisezeit könnten wir richtig klären da wir ja noch die 1000 Euro Kaution zurück haben wollten. Er hat sich auch nicht einmal um den Pool gekümmert! Das Haus wurde 2x die Woche gereinigt und einmal die Wäsche gewechselt. Allerdings nicht die Pool Handtücher. Alles in allem war es sehr schön, aber einen so leidenschaftslosen Verwalter haben wir noch nicht erlebt.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
This is a lovely villa, where a group of 5 adults and 1 child spent a week in the sunshine. The villa and pool were better than we expected and the owner was helpful and attentive. The villa was cool and accommodating and the pool was large and clean. We would have liked to stay all summer! Through the booking agents we arranged for a chef to cook a meal for us one evening. This was the highlight of the week. In the large garden there was a pizza oven which we used for perfecting our pizza making techniques. We also visited the goats and chickens which were in a separate part of the garden. Would recommend this villa for an authentic Tuscan experience. The villa was cleaned for us twice during our stay and on our departure. There were Hoopa birds flying around. Lucca is a very interesting place to visit with restaurants, icecream shops and bike hire all available.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
sehr schönes Haus, sehr gepflegt, alles hat funktioniert, sehr zu empfehlen!!!
leider etwas harte Betten und ein bisschen Lärm von der StraßeWould you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
The property is exactly like the photos - beautiful! In addition to being immaculately clean, it was close to a grocery and centrally located. It was also very close to Lucca, which ended up being our favorite town.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Very clean, beautifully built and picturesque property.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
The villa was spotless and well equipt. The bedrooms were spacious and had much welcomed air conditioning. We didn't do much sightseeing as the villa was such a peaceful haven, but its location was just a short drive to both Lucca and Pisa. A really lovely villa set in beautiful grounds which surpassed our expectations.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
This property was just as beautiful in real life as the pictures show. In face, I think it was even better. The villa was immaculate. The grounds were beautiful. And the owner, Armondo, was charming. It is evident that Armondo has put a lot of work into making this villa so wonderful. We all enjoyed our stay very much.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
We spent one week at villa Broccolo at the end of september. The villa itself met our expectations fully. The villa is well equiped, very clean (a cleaning woman called in twice during our stay)and the garden and pool area is just beautiful.
The owner is a really nice and very helpful man, even though he does't speak any english (nether we any italian).
The location is very handy as it it situated in a small village but still extremely quiet.
The only downside was the mosquitos. I am not sure if it was the time of the year or a general issue. But be well prepared...
It is not the cheapest place to stay but worth its money.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Broccolo presented much better than the pics on the website illustrated. It is located in a very impressive setting. The amenities are good, though aircon is a must during July and August our night were very uncomfortably hot and stifling. Mosquitoes are definitely a deterrent to enjoying the outdoors at night. A lovely holiday overall.
Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
Wunderschönes Ferienhaus. Lage ist super, man ist schnell in Lucca, eine ganz bezaubernde Stadt, am Meer oder in Florenz. Pool und Aussenanlagen sind vom Feinsten. Der Vermieter ist sehr freundlich. Wir hatten eine tolle Woche. Jederzeit wieder.
[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Beautiful house. Location is great, you arrive quickly in Lucca, a very charming city, the sea or in Florence. Pool and outdoor facilities are the finest. The landlord is very friendly. We had a great week. Every time again.Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes
