Agriturismo Corte Benedetto  

In the green Lucchesi hills near Lucca and the historic village of Montecarlo, just outside Capannori. This rural agriturismo is a family-friendly, pet-friendly farm stay within a short drive of the Oak Tree of Pinocchio and Tenuta del Buonamico.

Relais Corte Benedetto sits among vines and olive trees and mixes suites, rooms and apartments with original, stylish furnishings. About 10 air-conditioned rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minibars or refrigerators, safes and private bathrooms with jetted tubs or shower/tub combos; housekeeping is provided once per stay. A riding school is on site for lessons and trail rides. Reception hours are 8:30–13:00 and 15:00–19:00, and the property closes from November 10 to April 1.

Seasonal outdoor pool, hot tub/spa tub and Jacuzzi, plus an outdoor tennis court and a 24-hour fitness center. Massage and wellness services, picnic and barbecue areas, concierge and babysitting (surcharge) are available. Complimentary wired and wireless internet and free self-parking make stay practical — unwind by the pool after a horseback ride through the hills.

Business center, express check-in and check-out, and up to 50 meeting rooms for events. Roundtrip airport shuttle available on request for a surcharge; complimentary wired and wireless internet keeps teams connected.

On-site restaurant is available for small events on request, and a bar/lounge serves drinks. Guests are welcomed at a daily complimentary reception; continental breakfast is offered on weekdays for a fee.