We found Podere Consani beautifully ‘hidden’ in the Tuscan hills, with luscious green all around. The scenery was great wherever we looked, and the cheerful singing of birds added to the charm. And, yet, this house is really not far (by heart I think no more than 10-15 kilometers) from our beloved city of Lucca. And Pisa, Viareggio beach, or even Firenze are all easy to reach in a day’s trip. But you need not to bother, while all you can wish for and expect from Tuscany is found on that hill. And a supermarket for getting your groceries just right down the hill, if you will.
We rented the larger of the two houses on the premises: the one that has several rooms at split levels and a warm and cosy, cottage-style atmosphere. The house was clean and comfortable, the kitchen well-equipped indeed, and every room tastefully decorated, which makes it easy to readily feel at home. And although we were there in springtime, we were lucky with the weather and did enjoy sitting outdoors as well, while sweet labrador dogs sometimes came around to quietly lie with us, as if we had been living on that hill forever. The big outside table was great for having breakfast, lunch or dinner in the shade, or for playing a game with our children. It took us a bit of courage but with a deep breath we even concurred the pool early May. This house, its garden and the surroundings are just great and we can highly recommend it indeed.
Thank you, Susan and family, for your friendly hospitality and for sharing Consani with us.