Locanda del Pesce Briaco, B&B

Set in the Tuscan countryside, 4 km north of Lucca, this guesthouse dates back to the 19th century. It features a popular restaurant and a large garden with fruit trees. Rooms at guesthouse Locanda Vigna Ilaria have a retro design with lots of colour and character. They come with a TV, private bathroom and views of the garden or the town of Lucca. A continental breakfast is served every morning. It includes homemade cakes, fruit juices and hot drinks. The restaurant is featured in a number of prestigious guides and is well known for its delicious Tuscan cuisine and extensive wine list. Meals are served in the cosy dining room with wood-beamed ceilings and original artworks on the walls or, in warm weather, out in the garden by candlelight. Lucca's historic centre is around 10 minutes away by car, while Pisa is 30 km from the Vigna Ilaria guesthouse.