Cascine-La Croce Holiday Rental Villa Elisa located Tuscany, Italy.

Sleeps	10
Bedrooms	3
Bathrooms	1
Floor Area	100 m²

The Cultural Delights You Can Find In The Town Of Bientina!

If you're spending any of your Tuscan holidays in the coastal province of Pisa then why not take a day to explore the spectacular walled town of Bientina? This beautiful place was protected from attack during the provincial wars of the Middle Ages by a deep moat that runs around its outer fortress walls and could only be entered through four drawbridges.

Why not stay a day or two in a luxury villa in Orentano, a nearby town, with excellent views of the area?

Bientina, meaning ‘Two Hedges’ is a very ancient town, with written records of its existence dating as far back as the year 793.

Visitors wishing to spend a day or two in or around this historical place have a fine selection of vacation villas and other great value holiday rentals to choose from.

Worth visiting on arrival to the town is the magnificent church of Santa Maria Assunta which has a massive nine altars! There are many exquisite oil paintings hung here that were created by famous Tuscan artists that date from the 16th and 17th centuries. Also here is a 17th century organ designed by Bartolomeo Ravani di Lucca.

Palio Di Buti: An Incredible And Historic Horse Race In Tuscany

For those who like to travel when tourist crowds are at their smallest, winter is a great time to visit Tuscany: it is when you can readily visit the most famous and popular tourist attractions without having to queue for long periods of time, when prices for things and various travel costs are often at their lowest, when things are most authentic and locals have the most energy for visitors as they aren’t coming in their swathes, and it is when the whole region seems like a different place entirely without the tourist crowds that arrive in summer.

However, you might also wish to experience many of the traditions and festivals that only take place during the high season in Tuscany. If this is the case, then fear not as the town of Buti, near Pisa, has the answer for you and makes for an ideal winter destination in Tuscany. If you are looking for the best time of year to visit Pisa, then come in time for the Palio di Buti. Find a vacation rental in Pisa and head to this town and this festival to get a slice of the palio tradition while enjoying the most peaceful time of the year in the region.

Tucked into the picturesque Pisan Mountains in Tuscany is the beautiful village of Vicopisano. It’s situated on the eastern slopes surrounded by the River Arno and River Auser flowing down on either side of it.

There’s a spectacular castle here that was built in the 9th century that once dominated the entire Arno valley; its dominion stretched from San Miniato to the Tuscan coast.

For those wishing to stay in this area for a few days, why not choose to stay in a gorgeous luxury villa in Cascina, only a few kilometres from Vicopisano?

Walk around the magnificent stronghold wall that was designed and built by Filippo Brunelleschi, lined with large lookout towers and high battlements. This was once a town that had to fiercely defend itself from power hungry provinces that wanted to seize control of the area. These battlements protected the townspeople from invasion and weapons like boiling oil and flaming arrows would have been launched over these high walls down upon their unfortunate attackers! Nowadays, visitors can climb up to some of these towers along the wall and admire the stunning beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Where To Try Water Sports While On Holiday In Pisa

For some people, holidays are all about doing very little of anything at all and spending days relaxing on the beach or hanging out in one of our incredible luxury villas in Tuscany by the pool. For others, however, the name of the game is very much adventure and seeing and exploring and experiencing as much of a new place as is possible within the duration of your vacation. If you fall into the latter category and you are planning a holiday in Tuscany, then you are in luck as you will never be short of something to see or do in the region. From wine tasting at picturesque vineyards, to visiting world-famous museums and seeing wonderful masterpieces, to wandering beautifully preserved old town centres, to picking up bargains in shopping outlets, to eating the best ice-cream in the world, to hiking pretty peaks and taking in amazing sweeping views over the lovely Tuscan landscape, and more, there are all sorts of activities and attractions to enjoy in Tuscany.

If you have a fondness for mopeds, motorcycles and Italian engineering and you are looking to find a luxury villa in Pisa, be sure to set aside time to take a half hour drive out to Pontedera and visit the Piaggio Museum. With free entry and lots of fascinating things to see, it is a perfect addition to a vacation in the area!

The Piaggio Museum was inaugurated in March 2000 at the Piaggio Headquarters in Pontedera, in the tooling department of the ancient factory. Created to preserve the history of, and celebrate, one of the oldest Italian brands, it exhibits various models of vehicles released over the years. Alongside this is documentation from the Piaggio Historical Archive, which has sketches, drawings and advertising campaigns from the 1930s to the present day. Charting the brand's pre-war progress from aeronautical and rail production to the development of the Vespa to the rich variety of incredible motorcycles from over the decades.

Amedei is a luxury brand of chocolate that many have never heard of and, less still, are aware hails from Tuscany. Yet, it is a delicious chocolate brand and a part of the varied culinary landscape that has made the region so very famous among foodies the world over. It is pricy and fine and requires an attentive palate but has been labelled the best chocolate in the world and constantly wins prizes.

If you are serious about your food, discerning about your chocolate and have found a luxury villa in Pisa, be sure to plan to take a day trip and drive out to the factory, which is located close to La Rotta in Pontedera, a half hour from the city.

Guest Reviews for Villa Elisa

David D.
Sint-Niklaas (België)

Very Good 4^/5 Villa Review Rating Details

Vaatwasser was verouderd. Eigenaar zeer behulpzaam. Prijs/ kwaliteit

Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes

Submitted: 09 Aug 2025

Rental Week: 19 Jul 2025

Luca P.
Cremona (Italia)

Excellent 5^/5 Villa Review Rating Details

Vacanza perfetta, 10 ragazzi che si sono goduti la casa nel rispetto del locatore e dei vicini.
Con un po’ di buona calma, anche in 10 ragazzi, ci si può divertire con spensieratezza giocando a pallone o in piscina.

Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes

Submitted: 13 Aug 2023

Rental Week: 29 Jul 2023

Daniela R.
Buchenbach (Deutschland)

Excellent 5^/5 Villa Review Rating Details

Tolle Lage der Villa. Man kann sämtliche Geschäfte zu Fuss erreichen.Es ist alles vorhanden was man so braucht. Der Vermieter Paolo ist ein toller Typ. Er putzt 2mal wöchentlich früh morgens den Pool. Er ist immer erreichbar wenn was sein sollte.

[Eglish translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] Great location of the villa. You can reach all the shops on foot and everything you need is there. The landlord Paolo is a great guy. He cleans the pool twice a week early in the morning. He is always available if something should happen.

Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes

Submitted: 10 Sep 2022

Rental Week: 20 Aug 2022

Stéphanie V.
Flins sur Seine (France)

Very Good 4^/5 Villa Review Rating Details

La maison est très bien équipée, le propriétaire aux petits soins, piscine nettoyée tous les deux jours. Dommage qu'elle ne soit pas climatisée. Excellent rapport qualité/prix.

[English translation courtesy of Easy Reserve] The house is very well equipped, the owner is caring, pool cleaned every other day. Too bad it is not air-conditioned. Excellent value.

Would you recommend this property to a friend? Yes

Submitted: 05 Aug 2019

Rental Week: 20 Jul 2019

Villa Elisa

Amazing independent villa with WIFI, private pool, TV, veranda and pets allowed, close to Lucca

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The Cultural Delights You Can Find In The Town Of Bientina!

Palio Di Buti: An Incredible And Historic Horse Race In Tuscany

Visit The Lovely Medieval Village Of Vicopisano In Pisa!

Where To Try Water Sports While On Holiday In Pisa

Piaggio Museum: Italy's Best Museum Dedicated To Two Wheels

Visit The Amedei Chocolate Factory In Pisa

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