Il Mezzanino

Inside, bright rooms are furnished in a warm, considered style with genuine attention to detail. The sitting room and a well-equipped kitchen with dining area give you plenty of space to settle in. Practical touches like Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a stereo system are all included, along with a microwave and a baby bed if needed. A laundry room on the ground floor adds everyday convenience.

The apartment sleeps up to five across three bedrooms: a double with its own en-suite shower room, a twin, and a smaller single room without windows that works well for a teenager. A second bathroom with a bath and shower serves the remaining bedrooms. The layout is straightforward and family-friendly, with everything arranged across two levels connected from the entrance below.

Lucca rewards those who explore on foot, and from here the city's churches, piazzas and tree-lined walls are minutes away. Beyond the old town, both the motorway and Lucca's train station are close by, making day trips to Florence, Pisa, Siena or the Versilian coast genuinely easy. Two hours of cleaning per week are included, so you can spend your time discovering Tuscany rather than tidying up.