Villa Rental in Lucca, Tuscany Air Condtioned, Private Heated Swimming Pool

Enjoy a memorable holiday at an exclusive villa rental in Lucca, Tuscany. Set in a traditional village in Lucca amidst of the most charming rustic stone farmhouses and noble villas, this holiday rental villa is surrounded by a beautiful green and refreshing countryside at the foot of Monte Zano in Northern Tuscany. Ancient with the secrets of history, the foundations of the villa date back to the 500s with the restorations of later years reflecting the art and architecture of the 18th century. This beautiful rental villa with its entrancing walled garden was featured in the 2002 edition of Architetture del Verde, a book on elegant Lucchesi villas and formal Italianate gardens. The extensive landscaped garden is delightful with its big grapevine pergola, ancient grottos and fountains, and swimming pool. For the more active guests there is a gymnasium and the villa’s own private tennis court.

This lovely vacation rental villa evolves over nine bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and are named innovatively after some of Italy’s most famous Renaissance artists. Fitted with the latest amenities, Caravaggio, the three-room deluxe master suite is furnished beautifully and has a separate private salon with a fireplace and a large bathroom with an antique tub, double marble basin and glass shower. The deluxe bedrooms, Bronzino, Raphael and Michelangelo, are very big and airy furnished with king size beds, antique furniture and fabulous scenic frescoes. The premium bedrooms, Fra Angelico and Da Vinci, are located off the main drawing room and furnished with Tuscan silk curtains, a marble fireplace, valuable antiques and a grand Italian piano.

The upper floor has three bedrooms, Botticelli, Masaccio and Donatello and is designed as a separate maisonette with a creative touch. The bedrooms share a spacious well furnished deluxe living room. The basement houses the original kitchen with wine cellar. Your chef for the week is a highly trained expert in Tuscan cuisine and you will more than relish the traditional dishes. There are housekeeping and table waiting staff plus a gardener and maintenance staff. Staff have one day off per week and the guests will be ensured good service even during the chef’s day off for breakfast service and housekeeping.

Tourist sights and/or activities in the area: The hostess will help you choose and co-ordinate the huge variety of local excursions and sightseeing that Tuscany is deservedly famous for, with its culture and centuries of art and history. The wonderful walled city of Lucca lies just six kilometers north of Vorno and houses the incredible Piazza dell’Anfiteatro, Piazza Napoleone, Torre Guinigi and great shopping. Florence and Pisa are on your doorstep with Florence’s wealth of art and perhaps the most famous of all statues, Michelangelo’s David and Pisa still attracts curious travelers to the Leaning Tower. The fascinating villages of Monticatini, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra are all within easy distance. There is a great village 'bar' where the young meet to laugh and sing karaoke Italian style in the evenings. This is about 4 minutes walk from the villa.

General Info: Hot tub. The rental includes heating, electricity, and water. The villa is air conditioned throughout. The main villa rental also includes heating of pool up to 75F/24C, two staff, and a professional chef (staff have one day off a week). The chef will prepare breakfast and one meal per day. Additional meals can be provided upon request. There is maid service 6 days a week and towels are changed almost daily and linens once per week.

Property Type

Villa

Town Lucca Region Tuscany Area Lucca

Features

Maximum capacity 18 Double sofa bed 0 Sq. mts. 850 Bathroom with tub 0 Single room 0 Bathroom with shower 0 Double Bedroom 8 Bathroom with tub and shower 9 Twin room 1 Bathroom with WC only 0 Extra bed 0 Location Country Single sofa bed 0 View Country View

General Features

Air conditioned, Fireplace, Garden, Heating, Parking, Town prox, View

Accessories

Barbecue, CD, Cot, Dishwasher, DVD, Freezer, Hair dryer, Highchair, Internet connection only, Jacuzzi, Microwave, PC, Satellite, Stereo, Telephone, TV, VCR, Washing machine

Services

Babysitter, Breakfast, Cook, Cot, Fax, Laundry, Linen, Maid service

Activities

Outdoor pool, Tennis, Wine tasting nearby

Nearest Airport

Pisa - 25 Kms.

Weekly Rental Tariff (Rates in Euros)

Low 2007 06/01-07/04/07 01/12-22/12/07 15000 Euro Mid 2007 07/04-28/04/07 03/11-01/12/07 22/12-05/01/08 20000 Euro High 2007 28/04-03/11/07 25000 Euro   Low 2008 05/01-22/03/08 29/11-20/12/08 15000 Euro Mid 2008 22/03-26/04/08 01/11-03/01/09 20000 Euro High 2008 26/04-01/11/08 25000 Euro

Additional Charges

€3,000. Security/damage deposit. This must be paid before arrival and is reimbursed thirty days after last day of visit. €1000 A food deposit is required upon arrival to allow the chefs to purchase food items for you for your stay. Food and beverage's (there is a full stocked wine cellar at the villa) , phone/fax charges, personal laundry, cars and transportation (airport, train and excursions). These services may be provided at an additional charge.

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