Location:Lucca, Italy
Bedrooms:12 Bathrooms:11 Property Type:Vacation Home Sleeps:22
Amenities:CD Player, Fireplace, Freezer, Internet Access, Iron, Ironing Board, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Lounge, Microwave, Oven, Patio, Phone, Refrigerator, Shower, Stove, Swimming Pool, TVActivities:Museums, Ping Pong, Restaurants, Shopping, Swimming, Tennis
Description:Staying at this luxury villa in Tuscany is an experience in cultural immersion, with enough room for everyone whether you're traveling with family or friends. From the original oil paintings to the antique furnishings, this Tuscany luxury accommodation exudes classic Tuscan aristocratic charm. To boot, the villa's peaceful countryside setting is near to the autostrada, making day trips to Pisa, the Cinque Terre, and Portofino an easy undertaking. Nearby Lucca can be reached in just minutes and offers an excellent selection of museums, cultural sights, restaurants, and shopping. Proximity to the village of Vorno is also a major highlight, considering it's only a 5-minute walk from your luxury villa in Tuscany---and your morning cappuccino. n nThis large, early 19th century luxury villa in Tuscany has been carefully restored and modernized. It is elegantly furnished with many antiques. The villa is located in the village of Vorno, in the hills south of Lucca. The road leading to the Tuscan luxury villa is a cul-de-sac, and there [20 hectares] This large, early 19th century luxury villa in Tuscany has been carefully restored and modernized. In addition to the luxury villa, there are olive groves, vineyards, and pine forests, as well as a chapel, a floodlit tennis court, a large swimming pool, and a garden. On the patio by the pool is a table for 24 people overlooking the olive groves. There are also lounge chairs, small tables, and umbrellas. There is a quiet spot with a table and chairs in the lemon garden, an outside table seating 8 people at the coach house, and another table seating 10 people close to the chapel, underneath the wisteria. Benches can also be found in the front of the property. There is parking for 8 cars. A car is recommended, but public transportation is available by bus and taxi. n nMain Villa [1700 m2, sleeps 22]: The villa is elegantly furnished with many antiques. nGround floor: From the main entrance hall there is a guest bathroom and the “,Puccini”, bedroom, a Premium room with a king-size bed, which can also be converted into two twin beds, and an en suite bathroom. This bedroom is perfect for people who do not like stairs! There is also a small dining room, a kitchen [with oven, microwave, stove, refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher] and laundry room [with washing machine and dryer]. To the right of the small dining room is the main dining room, which seats 24. Also on the ground floor you will find a cozy living room with a TV and CD player, and a library with a game table and internet access. Next to the villa's kitchen there are various pantries leading to the main kitchen, where cooking demonstrations are held. The large room is a wonderful place for breakfast or lunch on hot days. n“,Limonaia”, annex: Mezzanine level: This part of the house can be accessed from a separate outside entrance [from the side lawn], or midway between the ground floor and the first floor. If entering from inside the main villa, the twin-bedded room, “,Girasole”, is entered first. This is a Standard bedroom with an en suite bathroom with shower. The main “,Limonaia”, bedroom is a Deluxe room with a king-size bed, a sitting area, and an en suite bathroom with tub. This bedroom is accessed from the side lawn [or through the twin-bedded room]. nFirst floor: The “,Nottolini”, bedroom is a Premium room with a king-size bed, a frescoed ceiling, and an en suite bathroom with tub and shower head. The “,Camellia”, bedroom is a Premium room with a king-size bed and an en suite bathroom with tub and shower head. The “,Dante”, bedroom is a Deluxe room with a king-size bed, which can also be converted into two twin beds. It has an en suite bathroom with a large Jacuzzi, a separate shower, and a spacious dressing area. The “,Verdi”, bedroom is a Premium room with a king-size bed and an en suite bathroom with shower. On this floor is the main drawing room [10.6 m x 7.6 m] with a fireplace and grand piano. nSecond Floor: The “,Azurra”, bedroom is a Premium room with a king-size bed and an en suite bathroom with tub. The “,Napoleone”, bedroom is a Standard room with two twin beds. Its bathroom with shower is not en suite, but is located down a few steps on the half-landing. The “,Zano”, bedroom is a Standard room with a king-size bed and an en suite bathroom with a shower head. The “,Garfagnana”, bedroom is a Standard room with a king-size bed and an en suite bathroom with tub and shower head. nBasement: There is an office with a ping pong table. n nThe villa is located in the village of Vorno, in the hills south of Lucca. The road leading to the luxury villa is a cul-de-sac, and there are other villas nearby. It is only a 5-minute walk to the center of the village of Vorno, and only a 3-minute walk to the nearest bus stop. Vorno offers an Italian village shop for basic needs, a butcher, and a bar. The beautiful walled town of Lucca is only 15 minutes by car. nPortofin 142 km nCinque Terre: 112 km nFlorence: 65km nPisa: 29 km nLucca: 8 km n nAvailable amenities: TV [with English channels], iron and ironing board, large swimming pool [12 m x 18m, open from May 1 through September 30 –, heated to 24C]. The services of at least 3 staff members, including a professional chef, are included in the rental price. The chef is available to cook two meals a day [breakfast buffet and either lunch or dinner], additional meals are an extra cost. The chef has one day off each week. nExtra Services: Gratuity, food and beverage costs, telephone and fax charges, personal laundry service, cars/transportation, and heating of the pool above 24 C are extra costs NOT included in the rental price. nNearby attractions: Wine tours can be arranged at Fattoria Fubbiano or Fattoria Maoinchi. nPlease Note: For rentals in July and August, Villa Lucchese must be rented together with the Coach House, please see: Villa Lucchese with Coach House nMinimum Stay: 7 nCheck-In: 4:00pm - 7:00pm