We spent a very relaxing four days at Roy and Shirley's beautiful Tuscan home in the hills above Bagni di Lucca. It really is very peaceful and picturesque there. We had a couple of cooking sessions with Roy which were great fun and we covered a wide range of culinary techniques which we have enjoyed putting into practice since our... more

Casa Marchi was hands down the best bed and breakfast my husband and I stayed at during our 2 week trip to Italy. Hosts Shirley and Roy welcomed us literally with open arms. Our room was cozy, clean and charming. The dinner, made by chef Roy himself, was outstanding and highly recommended!!! The breakfast was just as impressive. Although the... more

From the moment we met Roy and Shirley, we knew we were going to have a great time. They were incredible hosts. They made us feel more like family than guests. (there were 8 of us). We carried their warmth with us for the rest of the trip. The food is outstanding- both breakfast and dinner. We stayed for two... more

Fun place to stay outside of Lucca. Nice clean rooms in a remodeled house in a small mountain village. The owners are very friendly. Definitely stay for dinner. more

2 years ago we were recommended to stay at casa marchi and it was really really worth it. shirley and roy are wonderful hosts. We decided to return again this year and things just seemed to be even better....food as usual just fantastic, the ambiance and welcoming feeling that this couple portray is one of warmth. I treated myself to... more

Spent one night here with a friend during early-Sept, I booked it at the last minute without much research so it was a pleasant surprise to arrive at gorgeous Bagni de Lucca, which is ~25min train away from Lucca (be aware of the distance!). It is a very small town filled with buildings dating back to ~14/15th century. The B&B... more

The breakfasts were plenty and always great. Roy was very accomodating with lots of coffee or tea on hand. There was a variety of meats, cheeses, breads, yogurts and cereal. Compared to the two other breakfast included places we stayed while in Italy his topped the list. We did do a dinner with Roy and some other guests. The dinner... more

Our stay at Casa Marchi was wonderful. We asked Roy to make us dinner, and arrived at 8 in the evening. After freshening up, we sat with Roy and Shirley on the terrace, where we enjoyed a drink, homemade foccacia, and their company. The dinner was delicious, and Roy and Shirley took turns sitting with us and discussing all variety... more

When we arrived in the little hamlet we got a warm welcome from the neighbour, who directed us to Casa Marchi. My wife and I were thinking of staying either in Lucca or in the mountains behind Lucca for our last station of the honeymoon. Luckily we decided for the second option as first Casa Marchi with Roy and Shirley... more