Casa Fontanino  

Tucked into the rolling hills of Montecarlo, this Tuscan guest house sits in a peaceful rural spot near Fattoria del Teso and Tenuta del Buonamico. It's a short drive from the Oak Tree of Pinocchio and about 25–26 km from Lucca's Piazza Napoleone and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro.

Seven individually decorated, rustic rooms show terracotta or parquet floors and exposed wooden beams, with minibars, LED TVs and private bathrooms (some with bidets). The estate feels like countryside living—there’s even a small lake for birdwatching and quiet morning walks.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool, sip views from the rooftop terrace or wander the gardens; picnic and barbecue areas plus a ping-pong spot add low-key fun. Complimentary Wi-Fi, free self-parking, concierge and wedding services round out the pet-friendly, family-friendly experience.

Express check-in, multilingual staff and luggage storage are on hand, and there's a conference hall for meetings. Roundtrip airport shuttles are available for a surcharge and car rental/transfer options can be arranged.

Continental breakfast is served daily from 7:30–10:30 for a fee, with limited room service available. A shared kitchen plus picnic and barbecue spots make it easy to enjoy local produce and sample nearby Tuscan cuisine.