Just returned from a two week stay at Villa Aladino.
Perfect house for our extended family holiday (8 adults, 3 children aged 9, 5 and 18 months). Clean and well maintained. Highchair and cot also provided by owners.
The pool was brilliant for all, with good shallow area for the younger children (they loved it), with added security of being fenced off. There was also lots of garden space for us to play games. Plenty of loungers and seating areas for sun worshippers and shade-seekers alike.
We had breakfast in the garden every day and several BBQs. Kitchen also well equipped.
The location is perfect, in a countryside setting next to a small river, but only a short drive/bus ride into Lucca. We also used the cycles provided to ride into Lucca and explore the local area. Cycled to Meati one day for lunch at the lovely courtyard restaurant and returned for a family meal one evening (only negative, no highchairs for babies).
Easy access by car or train to Pisa, Florence and Viareggio. Two of our party also drove to Sienna for the Palio Horse Race.
Other lovely days out included a drive to Bagni di Lucca and beyond for beautiful mountain views and to the very pretty seaside village of Tellaro (but get there early as it is very popular and parking difficult).
The owners were very helpful and communication by email was good.
A brilliant holiday was had by all, wished we could have stayed longer.
Top tip - take good insect repellent.