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Podere La Farfalla

Located on a hill overlooking the Val d‘Arno, immediately behind the Chianti, totally surrounded by greenery, “Podere La Farfalla” (also known as “La Specola”) is an ancient farmhouse dating back to 1300. During its millenary history it has been the home of illustrious local personalities; it was in fact the house of property and residence of the philosopher, humanist, astrologer, as well as personal educator of the Medici family, Marsilio Ficino (1433-1499).

Inside the park are the frame of the manor house, 3 charming and comfortable dependance completely renovated and furnished respecting the Tuscan style. The silvery foliage of the olive tree, the thousand colors of fruit trees, the rising of the severe and centuries-old cypress trees, make it the ideal place for a relaxing and healthy holiday.

Podere is housed in a small hamlet consisting of three residential units with very ancient origins. Today, thanks to the careful and fine recovery that has preserved the original building, it lends itself to being a welcoming and luxurious residence where you can spend a holiday in the countryside in the heart of Tuscany. The dwelling, which offers a suggestive view of green hills and expanses of olive trees and is cloaked at the bottom by an extended crown of wood for the most part practicable, it is embellished with a collection of antique furniture and precious accessories that give the rooms a touch of uncommon personality.

Outside, it is framed by a quiet and well-kept park with a lot of lawn, a large swimming pool and equipped areas. Located at the gates of Figline Valdarno, with shops, services and restaurants, and a few kilometers from the famous outlet The Mall and from small urban centers scattered in the surroundings, the property is immersed in the most beautiful and varied landscapes of Tuscany, in the area of Florentine Valdarno, between the Pratomagno ridge and the nearby Chianti region, a short distance from Florence and Arezzo, and a few kilometers from the Autostrada del Sole and the main tourist resorts of Tuscany (the villages of Chianti, San Gimignano, Siena and all the renowned valleys that cross it). Here it will be possible to taste the delicious and authentic Tuscan eno-gastronomic products, visit the wonderful nature reserves of Sant’Antonio and Vallombrosa and the evocative area of the crags on foot and by bike.

NB: In a wing of the property, with independent access, live the friendly owners who take care of the maintenance of the park and the swimming pool without interfering in the privacy of the guests.

La Torre:

The main villa consists of two floors. From the ground floor you enter a large atrium where there are the stairs to the upper floor and which leads into the living area organized with lounge, dining room and built-in kitchen with a large fireplace

Through French windows it is possible to directly access the equipped outdoor areas from every room. The floor is completed with a service bathroom and laundry room. Upstairs there is a TV room and four bedrooms with private bathroom: two double bedrooms with bathroom with tub, one double with bathroom with tub and shower and, finally, one twin with bathroom with shower.

Il Fienile:

Located about 15 meters from the main villa, it is spread over two levels.

The entrance on the ground floor leads into the living room with lounge and dining table; from here you reach a spacious kitchen with direct access to the veranda, the laundry room and a bathroom with shower.

The internal staircase that ends on the first floor leads to the sleeping area, arranged with three double bedrooms served by two bathrooms with shower and one with bathtub

Il Prato:

It is about 40 meters from the villa; on the ground floor there is an open space organized with living room, dining area and kitchenette, a double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and, finally, the laundry room.

The upper floor is completed by a double bedroom with a terrace overlooking the park and served by a bathroom with shower. The entrance on the ground floor leads into the living room with lounge and dining table; from here you reach a spacious kitchen with direct access to the veranda, the laundry room and a bathroom with shower.

Pool: Dimensions 8 X 16 m

The large swimming pool of Podere is placed in an area of the garden surrounded by thick vegetation from which green hilly landscapes can be seen. It can be reached briefly both from the annexes and from the main farmhouse (from which it is about 50 m) simply by taking a few steps in the lawn that surrounds it. The pool has a rectangular shape with depths between 1.20 m and 2.40 m, is covered in white ceramic tiles and is bordered with terracotta bricks. It is sanitized with chlorine and is accessed via two metal ladders. The solarium that develops all around is equipped with umbrellas, gazebos, sun loungers, cold water showers and a circular hydromassage tub (not heated). The swimming pool, illuminated both inside and outside.

Within the Property:

The park surrounding the villa, within a property of about 27 hectares, is enhanced by large areas planted with lawns, bordered on the sides by garrisons of olive trees and, on the bottom, by extensive wooded vegetation, mostly flat and walkable. Through the private avenue bordered by rows of cypresses you reach the covered parking area and, from here, the main villa, the annexes and the swimming pool. Around each housing structure, in the vast park cared for and enlivened by multiple blooms, there are recreational spaces for outdoor parking set up with seats, tables and armchairs: in the large stone-paved courtyard and embellished with fragrant lemon trees, in the patio on the back, where there is a masonry structure with barbecue and wood-burning oven.

Beds: 18
Bedrooms: 9(MAIN VILLA: 4 double; ANNEX 1: 3 double; ANNEX 2: 1 twin, 1 double)
Bathrooms: 11(MAIN VILLA: 1 with shower, 1 with shower and bathtub, 2 with bathtub. ANNEX 1: 3 with shower, 1 with bathtub. ANNEX 2: 2 with shower. Of which en-suite bathrooms: 8)

Airport: Firenze 54 km, Pisa 115 km, Bologna 136 km, Roma Fiumicino 277 km, Milano Linate 332 km

Train station: Figline Valdarno 5 km

Highways: Figline and Incisa Valdarno 8 km

Shops and services: Figline Valdarno 3,5 km

Beaches: Tyrrhenian Sea – Viareggio 138 km

Parking: Inside the property: 5 covered parking spaces and up to 10 uncovered parking spaces

Access roads: 500 m unpaved road

Attractions within 100 km: Greve in Chianti 16 km, Panzano in Chianti 23 km, Radda in Chianti 24 km, Abbazia di Vallombrosa 26 km, Firenze 34 km, Arezzo 50 km, Siena 56 km, Rapolano Terme 56 km, San Gimignano 80 km, Montepulciano 83 km, Montecatini Terme 85 km, Cortona 91 km, Volterra 100 km

Swimming pool The pool is reserved exclusively for guests.

Cleaning Services With your reservation are included 2 “quick” cleaning of the house.

Free Parking Inside the property

Free WiFi Within the property you will find several lines WiFi at your disposal. The lines are open and free.

Sanification, Covid-19 Compliance According to Covid-19 safety regulations the sanification of the villas is done very carefully and through the use of certified products and through cycles of Ozone

Air Conditioning All villas are equipped with air conditioning in the night area

Safety Boxes Inside your apartment you will find safety boxes that you can use for free. The property is not responsible for any loss or theft of objects left unattended.

If your group is made up of 16 people ask me the price!

Included in the price: A / C, Pool CleaningTuesday and Thursday, 1 Set of Towels for Room and Pool

Dog Supplement: 70 euro

Heating according to consumptions: about 100 euro per day.

Shopping service 10% of the price of the shopping, minimum 30 euro.

Extra single bed: 100 euro

Extra linen: ( 10 euro per person to be paid locally)

Security Deposit: Upon arrival the Guest is required to pay € 1.500,00 as a non-interest bearing security deposit.
The payment is requested by cash.
The sum will be returned at the end of the lease, after checking the condition of the property and furnishings.

Villa Pedone

Villa Pedone is a beautiful Tuscan villa of the 18th century, situated not far from the ancient city of Lucca. The Villa rental is positioned in the countryside around Lucca, on a beautiful hillside dominating ancient vineyards and olive groves, in an area where once all the noble families built their summer estates to escape the heat and show off their wealth.

The villas of Lucca are renowned for their beauty and grandeur. Lucca was and still is the ‘city of the rich’, the city of bankers, silk merchants, and noble men, who built their retreats throughout many centuries, each and every one of them contributing in creating a grand and unique city and countryside, envied by all and visited continuously.

The villa is set in 6 acres and sleeps up to 14 people. It has been recently renovated in order to bring together modern comforts with the original architectural features and antique furnishings. It is fully furnished and surrounded by a private, Italian garden. Villa also offers a private 5x10m swimming-pool, directly accessible from the house.

By renting this villa one can enjoy the beauties of all the treasures offered by the Tuscan Region. Lucca is in an ideal location, its geographical position and features offer both mountains and beach resorts in accessible distances.

By choosing this type of accommodation you will be able to enjoy, discover and become part of the ‘real Tuscan lifestyle’. Together with the villa we offer the possibility of an all round service, in order to enable you to make the most of your holiday.

…make your holiday in Tuscany unforgettable.

The villa is set on 3 floors m2 600 (ground floor, first floor and second floor) and sleeps up to 14 people.
Its recent renovation brought together all the modern comforts with the original architectural features and furnishings.

-4 double bedrooms with private bathroom

-2 triple room with private bathroom

Ground floor 200 sqm:
On the ground floor there is a main hall, a dining room, a comfortable living room with TV, a DVD player and a stereo Cd, and a small bathroom.
The kitchen is fully equipped (fridge, freezer, dishwasher, gas, microwave, American coffee machine, Italian Moka for coffee, cooker-ice making machine).
The kitchen has a direct access to the outside part of the garden where you can eat all together on the dining area and have some baths in the adjacent swimming pool.
There is also a laundry room with washing-machine and dryer.

First floor (200 sqm):
Living room
1 bedroom (air conditioning) with 1 double bed + 1 single bed and en suite bathroom with tub
1 bedroom (air conditioning) with 1 double bed + 1 single bed and en suite bathroom with shower
1 double bedroom (air conditioning) with en suite bathroom with shower
1 double bedroom (air conditioning) with en suite bathroom with shower

Second floor (200 sqm):
Living room
1 double bedroom (air conditioning) with en suite bathroom with shower
1 double bedroom (air conditioning) with en suite bathroom with shower

Villa Pedone also offers a private swimming-pool (10 x 5 m; depth: 1.30 mt) directly accessible from the house, just in front of the outside dining area. Pool furniture and sunbeds available.
Private parking.

– Wi-Fi internet connection available free of charge

The garden surrounding the property is delimited by a 2m high wall, which surrounds three sides of the villa. The fourth side is delimited by a low fence to enable the view of the lower hills, of vineyards and olive groves, the swimming pool, with deck chairs, and the outdoor dining area are on this side, therefore you are able to have a beautiful view of the countryside while dining and swimming.

The Italian style garden is partly in grass and partly in pebble stones. The villa’s façade is dominated by a palm tree.

Arrival: from 15:00 to 20:00

Departure: within 9:00

Pool: open from the 1 of may to the 31 of October

Included in the rental price:

Bed Linen and Towels (initial set)
Bed linen and towels (weekly changed)
Internet Wifi
house cleaning 4 hour per day 5 days a week

Refundable Security Deposit (cash) (mandatory): 600.00€

Not included in the price and to be paid on spot:

Extra Bed (on request): 15.00€ per day
Breakfast (on request): 15.00€ per person
Dinner (on request): farom 40 to 60 euro per person ( confirm at the request)
Dinner (on request):
Maid service (on request): 12 euro per hour
Heating (on request): 10 euro per hour

Villa Il Passero

The villa is located at the heart of the estate, with its unusual elongated rectangular form, made of rough hewn stone, and able to comfortably welcome 19+1 guests, providing every comfort. The villa opens onto a spacious garden with breathtaking views of the Tuscan countryside. An imperial stone staircase leads down to the pool, surrounded by a large lawn area from which you can access the “loggiato”, a typical Italian-style covered porch which is the ideal place for a pleasant meal or simply to relax in the sitting area. On the back of the loggiato you will find a bathroom, a large shower, and two spacious changing rooms, as well as an area for outdoor cooking with a refrigerator.

The villa has 5 double bedrooms ( 2 with king size bed), 4 twin bedrooms, 1 with French bed and 1 bedroom service close to the kitchen. All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms. 13 bathrooms, a large well equipped kitchen, two dining rooms with fireplace, TV room, billiard room, library and various lounges.

EXCLUSIVE ACCOMMODATIONS

The villa has two entrances. The main entrance leads to the sitting room with a television as well as the library through which you can reach the main living areas, the billiard room, and the only bedroom which is on the ground floor, a double bedroom with handicap accessible bathroom. The second entrance, or the service entrance, is to the left of the main entrance and brings you to the kitchen, the pantry, the enormous dining room, and the hunting room with it’s monumental fireplace. The ground floor also has a small powder room as well as a laundry room.

HUNTING ROOM: Three areas which are both distinct and connected, allowing all of the guests to enjoy a moment together, but also permitting privacy and different activities within the same space.

THE DINING ROOM: Experience the traditions of Tuscan cuisine; You can choose between the more formal dining room with its grand table and large chairs, or the country-style hunting room, ideal for a buffet or family style dinner, or a simple lunch. Our cooking is rigorously Tuscan and all made with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

LIVING ROOMS: The red of the terracotta and the blue of the sky lend their colours to the sitting rooms of Villa Piaggia, a reflection of tradition but also inviting relaxation. Spacious rooms in which you can talk, read and rest.

KITCHEN AND PANTRY: Garden to table for a full immersion in true Tuscany
Starting in the garden and passing to the pantry before arriving on the table thanks to the skilled hands of the chef, you can enjoy a selection of dishes made with the utmost respect for both the seasons and the deep traditions of Tuscan cooking, for a complete Tuscan experience.

BILLIARD ROOM AND TV ROOM: Relaxation and fun throughout the day, Villa has many rooms, as many as there are moments in a day of vacation. After a walk on the grounds or a dip in the pool, you can allow yourself a quiet hour to read in the library, play a game of billiards, or watch a movie in the TV room.

All of the bedrooms and bathrooms boast magnificient views over the garden and surrounding countryside.

A large staircase in pietra serena, the local grey stone, leads to the second floor where you can find 9 bedrooms all with bathroom ensuite and air conditioning. All of the bedrooms, which each have stunning views out over the garden, can be accessed from a long hallway. Turn to the left to find the master bedroom with it’s king size canopy bed and sitting room with a terrace above the garden and a large and welcoming bathroom in travertine stone.

On the same side of the house are located 2 double en-suite bedrooms, a twin room with marble bathroom, and the villa’s only single bedroom, in Empire style, with a double bed and a marble bathroom with a large shower. Turn to the right along the hallway to enter either of the the 2 marvellous twin suites, with spacious bathrooms en-suite, one of which has a bathtub. Finally there is the “camera dei nonni”, the grandparents’ room, with its large canopy bed and a beautiful view over the Tuscan countryside.

THE GARDEN: It is surrounded by a luxuriant garden where there is a panoramic swimming pool (14×9 meters) for use exclusive to guests. Overlooking the swimming pool a loggia with sofa area, dining area and barbecue.

From the pool you can enjoy stunning views over the Tuscan countryside. As you swim, take in the olive and cypress trees, the outline of the gently rolling hills and the blue of the sky as well as the green of the lawn and warm yellow ocher of the stone which was excavated from the estate’s own woods to build all of the buildings on the property. Near the pool you can find the lovely “loggiato”, an Italian-style covered porch, which has a comfortable dining area, BBQ, and a laid back lounge area. It is the ideal place to enjoy your meal and relax during the hottest hours of the day, or to have a cocktail or outdoor dinner in the evening.

Villa is the perfect place to fully experience Tuscany, taking advantage of our chef and housekeeper to arrange breakfast, lunch and dinner. The dishes are all made in keeping with Tuscan tradition and with seasonal ingredients from our own garden or other local farms. This service can be booked for the entire week or reserved as individual meals with 24/48 hours advance notice.

Location:

The villa is located 15 km from San Gimignano and less than 1 hour from Florence, Siena and Pisa.
The ideal location to visit all the main places of interest in Tuscany. Florence with its magnificent palaces and museums, Siena with its splendid shell-shaped square, Lucca with its ancient walls, Pisa with the leaning tower, Monteriggioni, Volterra with the its artisan shops, San Gimignano with its towers and … the best ice cream in the world !!!

The nearest grocery store is located 1 km from the villa (at the end of the private road) ed the nearest village is Montaione (7 km) where there is a supermarket – also open there Sunday. A few kilometers away there are several restaurants and pizzerias of excellent quality.

On the “via Francigena” near Florence, Siena, Pisa and Lucca: Villa is located in the heart of Tuscany, within a 150-hectare estate. The vineyards and the olive groves of the estate surround the house and are the ideal place for walks and sports. There are no inhabited houses within 2 km and access to the villa is via a private road.

During your stay it is possible to organize wine tastings and courses cooking with our chef and truffle hunting in the woods of the estate. Near the villa it is possible to play tennis and golf; we can organize horseback riding, by bicycle, excursions and private tours to the main Tuscan tourist resorts.

FACILITIES:

• Hall with 85 inch smart TV;
• WIFI internet connection;
• Fireplace in some living rooms;
• N. 2 dishwashers;
• Kettle;
• Microwave oven;
• Oven

• Large fridge;
• Hair dryer and courtesy kit in all bathrooms;
• Heating;
• Air conditioning in the bedrooms;
• Sheets and towels on arrival and mid-week change(on Wednesday), pool towels – one per week

• Laundry room with washing machine and dryer.

The rate includes daily cleanings of the rooms, while the breakfast/lunch/dinner services are available upon request.

The rate includes daily cleaning of the rooms, and breakfast / lunch services/ dinner are available upon request.

Daily cleaning of the rooms from 10 to 13 – excluding Sundays.
Linen for the bedrooms and the swimming pool. The linen is changed every Saturday and Wednesday. Any additional requests will be calculated as follows: Set of sheets Euro 5 a person – towel set Euro 5 per person – pool towel Euro 5.
Wine tasting and guided tour of the historic cellars at Fattoria Dianella – www.fattoriadianella.it www.villadianella.it – located in Vinci, birthplace of the genius Leonardo owned by the same family.

EXTRA SERVICES

• Cot € 50 per week

Baby cot 50 euros per week
Highchair 25 euros per week
Extra bed 100 euros per week
First shopping: 20 euros for the service, in addition to the actual shopping
Gas consumption is charged euros 6,50 per unit
Electricity consumption exceding 450 KW is charged euros 0.90 per KW
House keeper extra hours are charged euros 20 per hour

RESTAURANT SERVICES

• Breakfast € 20 per person per day minimum 10 people ( excluding Sunday)

• Lunch / Dinner: up to 8 people, 500 euro flat rate (excluding wine) – Over 8 people 60 euro per person ( excluding wine)

Meals must be booked with at least 48 hours in advance. Lunch will be served from 12.00 to 14.00. Dinner from 19.00 at 21.00.

SERVICES ON REQUEST

• Shuttle from / to the airport

• Car rental with or without driver

• Baby Sitter

• Guided tours

• Menus for weddings and receptions

• Wedding planner

Villa La Mora

Villa La Mora is a beautiful Villa immersed in the picturesque Tuscan countryside at only 35 minutes driving from Florence. The main building and the independent guesthouse are surrounded by a very large garden (3.000 m2) where a private swimming pool and a private park are located.

Both the main Villa and the annex have been restored with great care and taste. Villa’s guests can enjoy all modern comfort such as wi-fi and air conditioning together with a charming luxurious atmosphere.

Cottage is a traditional Tuscan haybarn converted into a luxury guesthouse. It is situated in the garden just few step from the main villa.

Wonderfully sunkissed private Pool surrounded by tall trees (12×6)

Just 30 Minutes from Viesca and Florance. Can Accomodate up to 10 guest in the main villa and 2 additional guest in the cottage.

GROUND FLOOR of the Villa

Main entrance with traditional “loggia” that gives access to the dining room and to a large living room with fireplace
Living room with 40” tv and fireplace
Modern, fully equipped kitchen
Guest bathroom

FIRST FLOOR of the Villa

A lovely hall with garden view gives access to four double bedrooms
3 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms with shower
1 master bedroom and its large en-suite bathroom with shower and bath-tub

ATTIC FLOOR of the Villa

1 double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower

ANNEX: 65mq

the annex is located next to the Villa
it is an independent unit and has a private entrance; all its rooms are at the ground floor
Main entrance gives access to the large living room with dining corner
Modern kitchen that can be used also as breakfast room
1 double bedroom with comfortable bathroom with shower

SERVICES

VILLA includes

A private pool surrounded by lawns and tall trees
A large fenced garden with gazebo and outdoor furniture
Private parking

INCLUDED SERVICES

Gas, electricity, water, air conditioning, heating, final cleaning, Wi-Fi. and VAT
Daily cleaning with change of towels
Mid week full change of bed linen
Pool towels
Gardener and pool maintenance

EXTRA SERVICES (on request)

Food and beverages
Laundry service:
Extra cleaning:
Breakfast service
Chef and waiter for lunch or dinner
Baby sitting

Opening: From April 1st 2022 until November 02nd 2022

City tax

Security Deposit: 1.000 Euro

Il Casalino

Il Casalino rents in Vorno, a small Tuscany village, just outside Lucca, Italy.

Though the mill wheel no longer turns, the absolute simplicity of the timeless atmosphere remains today.

Serenity is the philosophy of life offered here, as Villa Il Casalino is brought back to life for your enjoyment. Here in the warm golden afternoons you can breath in the simple pleasures of the past. Today the rooms of the old mill have become intimate and comfortable living spaces, full of warmth and welcome. The old stable on the ground floor is now the dining room where one can admire the vaulted ceiling, the stonework, and other traditional workmanship.The entry hall’s large window looks on to the garden, bringing in the outside. The study and powder room continue in the same rustic but elegant style. And how can one forget the two stone fireplaces,once so indispensable, that still awaken the warmth and memories of family gatherings, old stories,and friendly conversations.

On the upper floor of villa are five double bedrooms,each with private bathrooms. Three room face north with views of the panoramic valley and hills and two look southwards over the beautiful garden and brook. Of the five bedrooms, one is a large master suite with sitting room. The furnishings were carefully and patiently selected during the restoration to provide the utmost comfort and luxury.

Villa Daniela

Villa Daniela is one of the most authentic villas in Lucca area. Renting a luxurious villa such as this one offers a unique opportunity enjoyed a holiday market by elegance, relaxation, total privacy and excellent service, all in environment rich in charm and history. This villa has been superbly restructured, all the rooms have period furnishings, flanked by the modern of television, satellite and internet. The internal beauty and elegance of the villa is harmoniously balanced with the external space which is made up of a stunning beautifully-kept park with a garden, ancient trees and a small patio. In the middle of the park is situated a swimming pool (14 x 6) well equipped with umbrella and sun beds. Back to the villa there is table and chairs for meals “ al fresco” and a large sun umbrella.

LOWER GROUND FLOOR: Large kitchen with direct access to the garden furnished to eat outdoor, breakfast room , laundry room.

GROUND FLOOR: Entrance hall, living room, 2 sitting rooms, dining room, 2 double bedroom with queen-sized bed with canopy (160×200) and en suite bathroom; 1 double bedroom (180×200), en suite bathroom with shower; air conditioning and satellite TV with Sky channels.

FIRST FLOOR: Twin bedroom (each bed is 200cmx90) with en-suite bathroom with bath; double bedroom (160cmx195cm) with en-suite bathroom with bath shared with a dressing room, that on request can be convertible into a single room; sitting room with fireplace, master bedroom with double bed and en-suite bathroom with bath, satellite TV with Sky and air conditioning; large dressing room; library-sitting room with fireplace, satellite TV, DVD and CD player, Hi-Fi stereo mini bar.

MAIN DISTANCES: Lucca 6 km; Pisa 12 km; Florence 95 km; Forte dei Marmi; beach 30 km; Pisa Airport 19 km.

FEATUREES:

• 6 Bedrooms (4 double, 1 twin, 1 single on request)
• 5 Bathrooms en-suite
• Park with garden
• Swimming pool equipped with umbrella and sun beds
• Patio
• Table and chairs for meals “ al fresco”
• Equipped kitchen with dishwasher
• Library room with fireplace and mini-bar
• Laundry room with washing machine
• Telephone (for incoming calls only), fax and internet ISDN line
• Sat TV, stereo and CD player
• Fan in all bedrooms
• Parking area
Air conditioning

included
Concierge service,

maid service on alternate days (3 hours from 8am to 11am – Sunday off),

change of linen and towels on Saturday,

gardener every day except on Wednesday and Sunday

not included
extra maid service EUR 15 per hour,

extra change of linen and towels EUR 20 per person,

cooking service EUR 20 per hour (plus cost of the groceries),

dinner upon arrival EUR 40 per person for min. 6 guests to be booked at least three days in advance, waiter service EUR 15 per hour,

heating EUR 50 per day,

air conditioning EUR 150 per week,

final cleaning € 400

extra bed (upon request) EUR 50 per person/per night,

late check-in EUR 50,

shopping service EUR 30 (plus cost of the groceries).

Rentals run from Saturday to Saturday (unless otherwise agreed):
– arrival times: between 4.00 p.m. and 7.30 p.m.
– departure times: by 10.00 a.m.
– any delays or variations must be communicated at least 48 hours before arrival.

Villa Controni

Built as the summer residence of the important Controni family, noble merchants of Lucca, through the centuries the house has hosted many famous personalities, such as Prince Frederick of Denmark and Norway. Located in a beautiful estate in the hills of Vorno, at the foot of Mount Pisano, this magnificent Villa, 6 km from Lucca, has beautiful fresco painted walls and is surrounded by centuries old trees, olive groves and pine forest hilltops with castle ruins. It has a small deconsecrated church where the famous Luigi Matteucci was buried (a diplomat of the Granduca of Tuscany in France and father of Felice Matteucci, the inventor of the first stroke engine). For many years the fertile estate has been devoted to the cultivation of rare flowers and to the production of extra virgin olive oil but nowadays it is a relax heaven in the middle of the Tuscan countryside. At short distance from the ancient town of Lucca, the Villa benefits from a very nice location in the hills with breathtaking views over the surrounding countryside. Our guests will enjoy this amazing panorama taking advantage of the peacefulness of the Tuscan countryside by the swimming pool
area with sun loungers and deck chairs. The former lemon house has been restored and converted to a fitness area with beautiful big windows overlooking the pool. A nice walk through the centuries old trees of our beautiful Italian garden; a dinner under the stars in the magnificent alfresco dining area in the backyard of the Villa with an exclusive view of the olive groves and neighbouring villages: you will be spoilt by the choice!
Under the arched loggia there is also another lovely dining area with BBQ.
Outdoor facilities:
Workout room in front of the pool (with cardiovascular and weight equipment), covered veranda with table for 24 people.

ACCOMMODATION
There are 11 frescoed bedrooms with en-suite bathroom. 4 extra beds are available at extra charge.
The villa offers an impressive dining room, a living room with Sat-tv, a laundry room, a furnished kitchen and a billiard room. Air conditioning & WIFI available. Personal chef and maid service included.
The three floor Villa offers eleven frescoed double bedrooms and magnificent en-suite bathrooms. 4 extra beds are available on request at extra charge. The interiors of this luxury Villa reveal its Old World heritage, from the glittering chandeliers and rugs to the paneling that lines the sitting and dining rooms.
This aristocratic flair combines with modern comforts such as wifi, air conditioning and tv-sat for the ultimate perfect experience.
Ground floor
The ground floor features a majestic dining room for max 26 people and an elegant living room with Sat-tv and DVD player; two rest rooms; a laundry with washing machine and dryer and a typical Tuscan fully equipped kitchen. A billiard and a reading room are also at our guests disposal. 2 WC bathrooms.
First floor
On the first floor there is a marvellous living room with murano glass chandeliers and beautiful views over the park of the Villa; an elegant studio and 6 sumptuous double bedrooms.
Bedroom1: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower
Bedroom2: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower
Bedroom3: twin beds (80cm x 200cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom4: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom5: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower
Bedroom6: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Second floor
On the second floor, a beautiful attic with wooden beamed ceiling will make you want to stay forever. 5 luxury refined double bedrooms (some with walk-in closet) with en-suite bathrooms, are located on this floor.
Bedroom1: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom2: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom3: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom4: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom5: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower

Distances: Vorno (closest village with a small supermarket and restaurant) 1,5 km, nearest beach in Viareggio 29km, nearest beach in Forte dei Marmi 39km, tennis club 2,5km, golf course 29km, putting green 2,5km, hospital 4km, Lucca 6,5km, Pisa 19km, Florence 50km, Siena 80km, Cinque Terre 60km, Bolgheri 80km, Rome 275km, Venice 260km, Milan 300km, trains: Lucca 7km/5miles.

FACILITIES NOTES
 fenced in swimming pool (18x8m 1,8mt depth)
 fully air conditioned villa
 stone-built BBQ
 gym located near the pool equipped with treadmill, cardio bike, weight bench, step machine, punching bag,
cross trainer, weights
 2 tennis courts to be shared with the guests of 5 other nearby villas. They can be converted into soccer and volleyball fields
 (tennis equipment provided free of charge)
 centralized music system
 wine cellar and wine tasting room
 safe in each room.

Excluded (price on request):
-Additional chef, maid and staff service
-Activities and excursions
-Driver service
-Event fee
-Personal grocery shopping
-Crib
-Cost of food and beverages: guests will be charged 12 euro per person for breakfast and 40 euro per person
per meat menu meal and 45 euro per fish menu meal.
-Extra beds
-Extra rollaway bed

Check in: after 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Check out: before 10:00 am

Villa Il Frantoio

At the foot of Mount Pisano, in the valley of Vorno, (6 km from Lucca) is situated this beautiful typical Tuscan oil mill , immersed among olive groves. The property was first the private oil mill of the family Controni and then used by the famous architect Felice Matteucci who invented the first stroke engine (prototype to the modern day motor car) in his workshop next to the Villa. Matteucci was the son to the renowned minister of Justice of the Republic of Lucca and the noblewoman Angiola Tomei Albiani. Formerly a private olive press for a wealthy Italian family in the 16th century, this villa is full of historical allure and surrounded by terraced olive groves with stunning views of the valley below and Lucca’s medieval towers.
Fully restored yet retaining much of its historic allure, this villa is ideal for those seeking to enjoy a relaxed Tuscan break within easy reach of must-see cities including Lucca, Florence and Siena. The floodlit, spacious pool backs on to this striking red-earth coloured villa, bordered by sun loungers which mirror the avenue of trees behind them. From the pool (13x4m 1,8m depth), guests can enjoy fantastic views of the valley and
Tuscan countryside. Fresh blooms and manicured lawns entice guests to spend many a day in this lovely garden.
Outdoor facilities feature also a beautiful pool with sun-beds, a superb alfresco dining area with BBQ and parking.

ACCOMMODATION
If you can be torn away from the pretty garden, indoors you will discover the perfect equilibrium of traditional Tuscan country living and modern luxury convenience: exposed wooden ceiling beams and traditional, warm prints on soft furnishings provide a comfortable interior where guests can
unwind and relax. The lounge area is spacious and comfortable, while the kitchen is fully equipped and features a lovely tiled floor and large dining table seating 8, in keeping with gastronomy’s position at the heart of Italian culture and family living. Each of the 4-bedroom suites is
individually styled to luxury standards while maintaining a hard to capture sense of traditional charm and ambience. The 3 double and one twin rooms are all accompanied by en suite bathrooms.
The two floors oil mill offers accommodations full of charm with rustic yet elegant details, such as the original terracotta floors and wooden beamed ceilings. It comes out with a personal chef and housekeeper and includes: Wifi, air-conditioning, Tv-sat,centralized music system and laundry.

Ground floor: a huge living room with sat.TV and DVD player and a nice leisure room with sofas and board games. The beautiful living room has access to the outside dining area and to the park.
The kitchen is fully equipped with a centre island perfect for cooking lessons. On this floor there is also a laundry room with washing machine and dryer, plus guest bathroom.

Bedroom1: 6 steps up, master bedroom1 (170cm x 190cm) with en suite bathroom with shower.

First floor: 3 marvellous bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Every bedroom has a queen size bed and a baby cot is available with extra fee of 122 euro per week. Every bedroom has air conditioning, heating system and a safe. Some bedrooms overlook the pond close by, others the garden, swimming pool and olive groves. Every bathroom has a shower and some a bath tub.

Bedroom2: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower
Bedroom3: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with shower
Bedroom4: twin beds (90cm x 200cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with shower.

Il Frantoio is a place where you will find peace of mind while having fun time with your family.

Included:
-Daily chef service for preparation of breakfast 6 days a week (Wednesday day off)
-Daily maid service in the morning 6 days a week (sunday day off)
-Concierge service on call and on site
-Gardener Pool attendant
-Porter service
-Heating/air-conditioning, electricity (up to 500 KW, over this amount client will be charged accordingly to usage),water, gas
-Linen change on Saturday and Wednesday
-Internet wireless connection 30MB available in every room
-Access to the Tennis / Football / Volleyball Fields + balls and rackets

Excluded (price on request):
-Additional chef, maid and staff service
-Activities and excursions
-Driver service
-Event fee
-Personal grocery shopping
-Crib

Our food/chef policy (chef included for the preparation of breakfast and 1 meal per day, cost of food 12€ per person per breakfast, 40/45€ per person per meal).
Food Policy-> Daily Chef + waiters service for preparation of breakfast and one meal (lunch or dinner) 6 days a week (Wednesday day off):

Italian Continental breakfast= 15€ per person. The breakfast will be composed by: traditional food hand made by the chef, eggs and bacon, cold cuts, cheese, fresh fruits, fresh mozzarella, tomato, cereals, biscuits, jam, Nutella, peanut butter, fresh juices, yogurt water, soft drinks, coffee and we are always open to requests made by the guest.

Classic Menu= 45€ per person and composed by: starter, main course , dessert hands made by the chef, water soft drinks and 1 bottle of wine every 4 pax (this menu can be either fish or meat)

Deluxe Italian Menu=55€ per person and composed by: starter, first course, second course with side dish, dessert hand made by the chef, water soft drinks and 1 bottle of wine every 4 pax (this menu can be either fish or meat)

Buffet Italiano= 55€ per person and composed by: 2 starters, 2 first course, 1 second course with side dish, dessert hand made by the chef, water soft drinks and 1 bottle of wine every 4 pax (this menu can be either fish or meat)

-Extra beds
-Extra rollaway bed
Check in: after 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Check out: before 10:00 am

Villa Jasmina

Majestic frescoed rooms combine with modern conveniences immersed in a vast parkland with pool and private pond with graceful swans. Our guests will profit from 2 huge alfresco dining areas and a jasmine covered gazebo. Originally built in 1624 this magnificent Villa was the summer residence of Count Cosimo Bernardini, whose family has played a key role in the administration of the Republic of Lucca for centuries. Wonderful antiques, majestic frescoed rooms combine with modern conveniences to create an exclusive and elegant atmosphere. The villa is nestled in the midst of tranquil Italian gardens through which flows a fresh water brook into two small lakes overlooked by shady weeping willow. The Grand cypress trees and fragrant lemon and herb gardens create the perfect backdrop to the private swimming pool. Discover the magical beauty of Villa Jasmina and enjoy inspired moments of harmony, relax and refinement. The Villa has a beautiful private pool (20x10m, 1,5m to 3m depth) and a relax area. Our guests will profit from two impressive alfresco dining areas: one in front of the Villa, its majestic facade and lovely private lake; another
in the Italian garden in the backyard overlooking the surrounding area. The jasmine gazebo with a table and some chairs, is the perfect spot to enjoy a refreshing aperitif.

ACCOMMODATION
Enjoy the fancy indoor facilities: majestic living rooms, 2 fully equipped kitchens, various leisure rooms with piano & foosball,a majestic hot-tub. The Villa offers 7 elegant bedrooms with bathroom ensuite. The reservation includes personal chef, maid service, air conditioning and wifi.
Basement: dining room with a wood burning oven perfect for preparing fragrant pizzas and 2 tables for 16 people, lounge room, kitchen with table for 6, laundry and 2 bathrooms.
Ground floor:
Sitting room with TV, formal dining room for 14 people, fully equipped kitchen, larder and other bathrooms
First Floor:
The “Piano nobile‟ of the Villa offers beautiful frescoed rooms and a big majestic lounge area with breathtaking views over the Italian garden, the backyard of the Villa and surrounding olive groves. On the floor there is a music room with a grand piano and a beautiful glimpse of the pond; a majestic bathtub with a Jacuzzi, lounge with hifi video projetor, access to the outside and a small kitchen. This floor offers three luxury bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and shower. Two of them share a spacious walk-in closet.
Bedroom 1. Master bedroom (180cm x 200 cm)
Bedroom 2. Double bed (170cm x 210cm)

Bedrooms 1&2 can be connected.
Bedroom 3. Double bed (170cm x 210cm)
On this floor there is a sitting room with piano and balcony with view over the garden.
Second floor:
All the bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms with shower. Small kitchen, sitting room and bathroom.
Bedroom 4. Single beds. (120cm x 190cm)
Bedroom 5. (180cm x 200cm) staircase to attic, bathroom with no window
Bedroom 6. (170cm x 200cm)
Bedroom 7. Single beds (120cm x 190cm)

Distances: Coselli (closest village with small supermarket and restaurant) 800mt, putting green 2,5km, Lucca 6,5 kms, Pisa 19kms, Florence 50 kms, Siena 80 kms, Beaches Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi 19 kms, Cinque Terre 60 kms, Bolgheri 80 kms, Hospital 4 kms, Golf court 29 kms, Tennis club 2,5 kms.

Excluded (price on request):
-Additional chef, maid and staff service
-Activities and excursions
-Driver service
-Event fee
-Personal grocery shopping
-Crib Cost of food and beverages: guests will be charged 12 euro per person for breakfast and 40 euro per
person per meat menu meal and 45 euro per fish menu meal.
-Extra beds
-Extra rollaway bed
-Heating/air-conditioning, electricity (up to 2000 KW, over this amount client will be charged accordingly to
usage), water, gas
-Bicycles on request (20€ per day per bike)
-Printer= (0,5€ per page)

Check in: after 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Check out: before 10:00 am

Small pets allowed on request

Tenuta Bernardini

Tenuta Bernardini was once the hunting lodge of Count Cosimo Bernardini. Every aristocratic family in Lucca used to own a property in the countryside outside the city walls. Today the estate has been converted into a luxurious and exclusive Tuscan retreat in a small hamlet surrounded by a vast park decorated by fountains and water features, ancient trees, small squares and historic alleys. The Villa offers a private swimming pool
(8x16m, depth 1,8m) and plenty of sun lounger where you can relax, enjoying the peacefulness of the Tuscan countryside. Near the swimming pool there is a fitness room with access to the garden and a pretty living room with wicker furniture and big glass windows overlooking the pool area, the ideal place to read a book or have a relaxing massage or a beauty treatment. BBQ and a vast alfresco dining area with seating for 26 people
are located in an antique courtyard of the estate with an impressive “Peschiera”: a majestic fishpond. The outdoor areas are superb, as well as the breathtaking interiors. Our staff can help guests with suggestions for making the most of their stay, ensuring an exclusive, highly personalized experience. We can organize cooking classes and wine/oil/ice-cream service. (min 6 partecipants); transfers; excursions;events and parties. (extra fee)
Outdoor
Sun umbrellas with 3 tables for 24 people in front of the fountain, alfresco dining area with 4 tables for 16 people in front of the billiard room.

ACCOMMODATION
The Villa has been recently restored and equipped with all modern comforts, while at the same time preserving its tradition and history: beamed ceilings, terracotta floors, ornate fireplaces and big windows overlooking the surrounding hills and olive groves. The antique pieces of furniture have belonged to the Bernardini family for centuries therefore they are unique and exclusive. Luxury Villa with 12 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy the fancy indoors facilities: majestic living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, various leisure rooms with piano & billiards. Centralized music system, wifi and air-conditioning. Just 10 minutes from the ancient walled city of Lucca, this luxury and exclusive vacation rental can accommodate up to 24 people in 12 luxury bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Some bedrooms can accomodate an extra bed. With an additional charge the villa can accomodate up to 26 people. Your reservation includes a personal chef (cost of groceries not included) and maid service 6 days per week.
GROUND FLOOR
A huge dining area for 24 people, an elegant and spacious living room with fireplace furnished with Sat.tv, DVD player and a fully equipped kitchen in traditional Tuscan style, laundry room, 4 guest bathrooms, workout room (cardio fitness). From the kitchen you can access the “Peschiera‟ courtyard, the alfresco dining area and a patio with some tables, perfect for breakfast. The Villa offers some leisure areas such as an elegant music room with piano and guitar, perfect to relax while drinking a whisky, listening to classic music; a billiard room, where both children and adults can engage in friendly games; a wine tasting room. The perfect place for families or a group of friends desiring to spend a relaxing and entertaining vacation. The Villa is furnished and equipped with all modern comforts and top service: air-conditioning, wifi, centralized music system (inside and outside). In the property there is a free laundry room with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing boarding. Dry cleaning and ironing service are available only on request, at extra charge.
FIRST FLOOR
Bedroom 1: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub and shower
Bedroom 2: french bed (140cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination

Bedroom 3: twin beds (90cm x 190cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with bathtub-
shower combination

Bedroom 4: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub-shower combination

Bedroom 5: twin beds (90cm x 190cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with bathtub-
shower combination

bedroom 6: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination
Bedroom 7: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination
Bedroom 8: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub-shower combination
Bedroom 9: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub-shower combination

Bedroom 10: twin beds (90cm x190cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with bathtub-
shower combination

Bedroom 11: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination
Bedroom 12: twin beds that can be converted into king (180cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with jacuzzi
bathtub-shower combination.

Distances: Closest grocery shop and restaurant 800mt, Village of Vorno 4km, San Lorenzo a Vaccoli 3km, Putting green and tennis club 2,5km, Lucca 6,5 kms, Pisa 19kms, Florence 50 kms, Siena 80 kms, Beaches Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi 19 kms, Cinque Terre 60 kms, Bolgheri 80 kms, Hospital 4 kms, Golf court 29 kms.

FACILITIES NOTES
 fenced in pool (8x16m, depth 1,8m)
 fully air conditioned villa
 stone-built BBQ
 centralized music system
 safe in each bedroom
 uncovered parking area for up to 8 cars
 gym equipment: cardio bike, step machine, weight bench, treadmill, weights
 surveillance system
 2 tennis courts at 2 min. drive to be shared with the guests of 5 other nearby villas. They can be converted into
soccer and volleyball fields
 (tennis equipment provided free of charge)

Included:
-Daily Chef service for preparation of breakfast and one meal (lunch or dinner) 6 days a week (wednesday day off)
-Daily maid service in the morning 6 days a week (sunday day off)
-Concierge service on call and on site
-Gardener
-Pool attendant
-Porter service
-Heating/air-conditioning, electricity (up to 2000 KW, over this amount client will be charged accordingly to usage), water, gas
-Linen change on Saturday and Wednesday
-Internet wireless connection 30MB available in every room
-Access to the Tennis / Football / Volleyball Fields + balls and rackets
-Change of sheets 2 times a week
Excluded (price on request):
-Additional chef, maid and staff service
-Activities and excursions
-Driver service
-Event fee
-Personal grocery shopping
-Crib Cost of food and beverages: guests will be charged 12 euro per person for breakfast and 40 euro per person per meat menu meal and 45 euro per fish menu meal.
-Extra beds
-Extra rollaway bed
-Heating/air-conditioning, electricity (up to 2000 KW, over this amount client will be charged accordingly to
usage), water, gas
-Bicycles on request (20€ per day per bike)
-Printer= (0,5€ per page)
Check in: after 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Check out: before 10:00 am

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