Villas in Pescia
Pescia suits families wanting a pool and hill views in the Valdinievole, with Pinocchio's Collodi and the Villa Garzoni garden close by. Homes are scattered across the hills around the town, so you will need a car.
- Villas
- 41
- From, per week
- £354
About Pescia
Pescia is a town of nearly 20,000 people at 68 metres on the river Pescia, between Lucca and Florence in the province of Pistoia. The river splits the old town into a cathedral side and a town hall side. Silk mills came first, earning it the name little Manchester of Tuscany in the 19th century, then paper mills and tanneries; today it is a carnation market, and the Old Flower Market dates from 1951. The homes spread through the hills around the town, about 7 km across; most have a pool and a garden, and many a fireplace. Behind the town lie the Svizzera Pesciatina's old hill villages. Evenings are low-key, with the Giovanni Pacini theatre the one listed venue; it is not a resort.
Is Pescia right for you?
- Best for
- Families with a pool who want Collodi and hill villages
- Not for you if
- You want a beach or a lively resort, because Pescia is a working inland town and the homes are in the hills around it.
Near Pescia
Collodi
A small medieval hamlet close to the town centre, tied to Pinocchio, with Pinocchio Park and the Baroque garden of Villa Garzoni.
Castellare di Pescia
Home to the Hesperidarium citrus garden, which grows more than 200 citrus varieties.
Pietrabuona
Village with the Pescia Paper Museum, where visitors see how paper is made from rags.
Svizzera Pesciatina
A group of ten old castle villages in the hills, including Vellano, Sorana and Pontito.
Getting to Pescia
Pisa airport is about 50 minutes away by car (25 miles). By train it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, changing at Lucca. Homes are spread over several kilometres of hill country, so a car is the sensible choice, though Pescia town has its own station.
When to go to Pescia
The Palio degli Arcieri, an archery contest between four districts, is held each year on 1 September in honour of Santa Dorotea, with street artists and live music in the week before. The rest of the year is quieter, since Pescia is a working town, so check opening dates for the garden and park.
Villas in Pescia
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Il Vecchio Ospitale
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
8
4
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+9 more
3-star property
Al Melo
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+10 more
from£201
per night
3-star property
Santa Margherita
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
10
5
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
5-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Pescia
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
10
3
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£163
per night
3-star property
3-star property
La Cupola: Lavanda
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
4
2
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+9 more
2-star property
Podere Cima a Zano /Apt. Tinaia
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
6
3
0
BBQGardenParking+8 more
2-star property
Podere Cima a Zano / Apt.Alfiero
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
4
2
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+9 more
2-star property
Podere Cima a Zano / Apt.Fienile PCA107
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
2
1
0
BBQGardenParking+8 more
2-star property
Podere Piastriccio/ Apt. Grande
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
4
2
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+9 more
2-star property
Podere Piastriccio / Apt.Piccolo
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
2
1
0
BBQGardenParking+8 more
2-star property
2-star property
Podere Villa / Apt. Gigi
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
4
2
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+9 more
3-star property
Casetta di Zano
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+10 more
2-star property
Podere Piastriccio/Casa di Vetro
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
2
1
0
Air ConBBQGarden+9 more
2-star property
Podere Sondino/Apt.Casa di Pietro
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
6
3
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+9 more
2-star property
Podere Sondino / Apt.I Cinghiali
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
4
2
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+8 more
2-star property
Podere Sondino / Apt. Le Stalle
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
2
1
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+9 more
2-star property
Podere Villa/Apt. Mezzo
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
4
2
0
BBQFireplaceGarden+9 more
3-star property
I Colletti - App. Sole
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+10 more
3-star property
I Colletti - App. Stelle
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
6
2
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+9 more
3-star property
I Colletti - App. Luna
Pescia, Lucca, Pisa and surroundings, Italy
4
1
0
BBQDishwasherGarden+10 more
Pescia villa holidays: questions answered
Is Pescia good for families?
Yes. Collodi, the Pinocchio village, is close to the town and has Pinocchio Park and the Villa Garzoni garden. Most homes here have a pool and a garden, which suits children, though you need a car.
What is Pescia known for?
Flowers and, historically, silk and paper. Pescia is an international market centre for carnations, its Old Flower Market dates from 1951, and 19th-century silk production earned it the name little Manchester of Tuscany.
Is Pescia near Lucca?
Yes, it lies between Lucca and Florence, in the province of Pistoia, not in Lucca's own province. It is a separate town on the river Pescia, and the train from Pisa airport changes at Lucca.
What is the Palio degli Arcieri in Pescia?
An archery contest between four districts, Ferraia, S. Maria, S. Michele and S. Francesco, held on 1 September in honour of the patron saint, Santa Dorotea. The prize is usually a hand-painted cloth.
How far is Pisa airport from Pescia?
About 25 miles, roughly 50 minutes by car. The train, changing at Lucca, takes about 1 hour 20 minutes, which is slower but works if your home is near Pescia station.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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