Podere San Rocchino
Canale > Cerco Vacanza | Agriturismo
Upon entering the driveway leading into the San Rocchino farm, it is apparent that this is not an ordinary farm holiday setting: it is a peaceful oasis complete with the intoxicating perfume of lavender, a small open-air farm museum made up of many delightful alcoves of greenery.The farm is located 18 kilometres from Lucca, 40 from the region of Versilia and Pisa, and only 50 minutes from ski slopes in the splendid central valley of the Serchio River. This is where one's gaze gets lost among the various hues of green and where tiny medieval villages with which the valley is dotted shine at night like fireflies and seem to be part of a magical nativity scene.Owned by the same family for four generations since 1878, The San Rocchino Estate Farm has added to their normal agricultural activities that of becoming a holiday farm.At the end of the driveway on the right, after leaving the parking area, is a charming little 17th century church, perfectly renovated and decorated by images of Saint Rocco, painted by a noted local artist.Following along the ancient road to the right, we come upon the "œscalabrino", the first building, at one time used for farm equipment. Restructured in 2002, it has been made into two characteristic apartments: "œtara" and "œkara" (both with veranda and private garden). Each have a large double bedroom, a superbly decorated bathroom and a living room with the kitchen corner hidden away in a wooden cupboard. Thanks to a sofa bed in the living room, the apartments can sleep 4.The stone walls, the colours and decorative objects make the rooms particularly warm and hospitable. Here silence reigns, broken only at times by the sound of a tractor that serves to bring one back to reality. The farm is surrounded by dark green hills that farther down the valley become the sage green of the olive trees, which are the basic cultivation of the farm. The farm boosts around 550 olive trees that provide excellent oil, among the best in the Lucca area.Continuing along the path is the main farm building: a typical pink Tuscan farmhouse that contrasts pleasantly with the light olive green contours of the windows and doors in lacquered chestnut.The estate garden has tables and benches that create an convival atmosphere. The colours of the decor in the farmhouse entryway are amazing.The cellar is a bonboniere of many surprising details such as an ancient vat and barrels, some of them dating from the beginning of the 19th century.A large jar of red saffron is a reminder that this farm is the only one in the Lucca area, where the precious red gold is grown.Guests that opt for a monthly contract can rent the entire farmhouse. On the first floor, the originality of the central fireplace in the spacious living room is striking. All around the room one can appreciate the harmonious tobacco tonalities and the splendid antique furnishings. There is also a bedroom and two bathrooms.On the second floor, a unique and elegant master bedroom with a terrace personalised by artwork and flowers offers a breathtaking view.In the bathroom, a pear tree forms the base of a large shower; particulars in ancient stone make up the decor.The guest area has an independent entranceway. There are three apartments: the "œLavanda", done in colours that recall its name, the "œUlivo", larger and with a view over the characteristic village of Cerreto, and finally, the "œZafferano", a cheerful studio apartment in sunny yellow and orange.On the ground floor of the adjacent ancient hay barn, which is now used for staff housing, there is a pretty veranda on which to relax and have an essential oil massage by expert hands.The various gazebos and corners dedicated to rest and relaxation, for reading or simply to contemplate nature are many, but in the pool area one is fascinated by the decor of its gazebo and canopy colours: green and violet, which echo the surrounding natural environment.Opposite the stairway leading to the 14 by 16 metre pool, there is a small snack bar.The staff will serve refreshening drinks even in the pool, as the depth of the pool (1.80 metres) is only 1.40 at the corner near the bar.The pool area is complete with handcrafted cots in wood, old tree trunks used as stands for lamps, palm and lavender plants.Many of the famous people who have vacationed here have agreed that it is truly an enchanting holiday setting.
Appena si entra nel viale dell’azienda podere San Rocchino, s’intuisce che quello non è il solito agriturismo, ma un’oasi di pace tra piantagioni di lavanda dal profumo che inebria; un piccolo museo agricolo all’aperto fatto di tanti , curatissimi angoli verdi . L’azienda - che dista 18km da Lucca e 40km dalla Versilia e da Pisa, e da cui in soli 50 minuti si raggiungono le piste da sci - si trova nella splendida media valle del Serchio , dove lo sguardo si perde tra le incredibilmente varie tonalità di verde , e dove i piccoli borghi medioevali , di cui la valle e’ costellata, nel buio della notte brillano come lucciole , e sembrano far parte di un magico presepe. L’azienda “Podere San Rocchino” da quattro generazioni, fin dal 1878, appartiene alla stessa famiglia che, nel tempo, all’attività agricola ha aggiunto quella agrituristica . Superato il parcheggio del viale, sulla destra si trova una deliziosa chiesetta del 600, perfettamente ristrutturata e ornata da un’immagine di San Rocco realizzata da un noto pittore del luogo . Proseguendo lungo l’antica strada sulla destra , si arriva al primo casale, “ scalabrino” , un tempo ricovero di attrezzi agricoli. Ristrutturato nel 2002, e’ stato trasformato in due caratteristici appartamenti , “tara” e “kara” (entrambi con veranda e giardino privati ) composti da una grande camera matrimoniale, un bagno rivestito con materiali pregiati, e da un soggiorno con la cucina inserita in un armadio di legno. grazie, poi, ad un divano letto matrimoniale , i posti letto totali diventano quattro. I muri in pietra, i colori, l’oggettistica , tutto rende gli ambienti particolarmente caldi ed ospitali. qui regna il silenzio , rotto talvolta solo dal rumore di un trattore che riporta alla realtà; e si è circondati dal verde scuro delle colline che si stempera, a valle, nel verde salvia degli ulivi, l’antica coltivazione del podere : circa 550 piante che danno ottimo olio, tra i piu’ apprezzati della lucchesia.
Upon entering the driveway leading into the San Rocchino farm, it is apparent that this is not an or...
