This striking home in the rolling hills outside Lucca is every inch the perfect Tuscan retreat. A newly converted historic barn, it sits in a small hamlet in more than an acre of blissful grounds.

Driving up you'll spot the extraordinary facade, with its terracotta tiles, arched windows and Juliet balconies. The barn's old ventilating tiles have been cleverly maintained, with windows behind. And inside, there are tiled floors, beamed ceilings and shuttered windows. The decor is classically Tuscan, with antique furnishings, vintage paintings and a casual, country elegance.

We love the farmhouse kitchen here. Stocked with everything you could need, it flows through to the rest of the living space. There's a glass dining table for formal indoor meals and access out to a charming covered terrace at the side of the house.

Step outside and you can wander in the grounds, among olive trees and fragrant flowers – all the while taking in those incredible views. And it's here that you'll find the private pool. Pick your sunlounger, grab your book and prepare to spend hours on end thoroughly relaxing in this idyllic spot. There's even a pergola by the pool if you need to seek some shade in the heat of the midday sun.

Just a short walk from the nearest restaurant and a short drive from the pretty village of Montecarlo, it's not as remote here as it may feel. Drive into Lucca for some sightseeing, or head further afield to the beach at Lido di Camaiore or to the famous city of Pisa.
*There are two double beds in one room but we feel these are more suited to single occupants.
*Let the host know if you'd like the twin room made up as a double instead
*A sofa bed in the living room can be used, allowing for up to nine guests in total.
*You'll need a car to get around and there's plenty of private parking on site.
*The saltwater pool is open from 1 May to 5 October.
*Cots and high chairs are available at no additional cost if you're travelling with little ones.
*The host supplies beach essentials if you fancy driving to the coast
Air Conditioning
Alarm System
Balcony
Barbeque
Bathtub
Beach / Pool Towels
Black-Out Blinds
Blender
Board Games
Cafetiere
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Central Heating
Child Friendly
Cleaning Products
Coffee Maker
Cooking Essentials
Cot / Crib
Desk / Workplace
Dishwasher
Dryer
Drying Rack
DVD Player
Espresso Machine
Extra Pillows and Blankets
Fan
Fire Extinguisher
Fireplace
First Aid Kit
Free Parking On Premises
Freezer
Fridge
Garden
Hair Dryer
Hangers
High Chair
Iron
Ironing Board
Kettle
Kitchen
Kitchen Utensils
Laptop Friendly Workspace
Library of Books
Microwave
Mosquito Net
Multiple Sets of Keys
Outdoor Pool
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor Shower
Oven
Parking Available
Patio / Terrace
Pets Allowed
Ping Pong Table
Private Dryer
Private Entrance
Private Pool
Satellite / Cable TV
Self Check-in / Check-out
Smoke Detector
Stove
Sun Loungers / Beach Chairs
Sun Umbrellas
Swimming Pool
Toaster
Toiletries
TV
Umbrellas
Vacuum Cleaner
Washing Machine
Wi-fi