We’re a family of 4 (all adults) and stayed at the property for a total of 7 nights.
Having made the booking, I immediately received an email from Sonia (property manager) with lots of details. As we approached the dates for our stay, I was put in contact with Cristina, who then dealt with getting us checked in and helping out with any queries whilst in country. Cristina was a real pleasure to deal with – warm, friendly and very helpful. We also met Betty and Ezzio at check-in. They are the owners and were also very welcoming and friendly.
The property was even better than we’d hoped for. It provided for the flexibility of self-catering, whilst also offering the luxurious feel of being in a hotel. The private pool area is divine, looking down over Lucca and the surrounding hills and countryside. Lucca is about 15-20 minutes away by car. It’s attractive, dripping with history and has some wonderful restaurants. For self-catering, the large Co-op on the edge of Lucca is very good, but there are also a number of smaller supermarkets, one of which is only about 5-7 minutes drive from the property.
Facilities are very good. We tended to eat out once each day for a large meal, then eat bread, cheeses, meats, salad etc at the property, so we can’t comment on the ease of cooking. There is a barbecue available and the covered outside dining area is absolutely perfect. The air conditioning is modern and very effective and, along with the comfortable beds, allow for a good quality night’s sleep. There is ample room to park your hire car (you’ll need one, the property is wonderfully remote) and you will be talked through the remote control for the entry gates on arrival. Don’t forget to bring whatever power adapters you need. There is a washing machine available, which helps reduce the amount you need to pack, plus a dishwasher to ease the burden of clearing up after meals.
DO BRING MOSQUITO REPELLENT! If you’re sat outside, especially during the mornings and evenings, there is no shortage of mosquitos.
All in all, if you’re looking for a peaceful retreat in luxurious surroundings, I can’t recommend Casa Betty too highly. We loved our time there and will definitely be coming back. Thank you so much to Betty, Ezzio and Cristina. Look forward to seeing you again sometime and I promise to work on my Italian!