Italy Holiday Villa 4769Italy -Tuscany, LuccaVilla - Sleeps 24, 12 Bedrooms, 16 Bathrooms, Walk-in steps, Car Hire Necessary  |
Once an aristocrat's haven and hunting lodge retreat, this ancient property has been restored to its former glory. This 17th century villa is immersed in a parkland of ornamental ponds and antique fountains, time-forgotten courtyards and lemon scented Italian gardens, a place for gatherings and solitude alike, it is a home of beauty, tranquility and comfort. With an array of delightful features and elegant furnishings, the villa has twelve spacious and individually styled bedrooms, all with superb modern en suite bath and shower rooms. Some rooms even have hydromassage facilities and all open out to unique and unforgettable views across Italian gardens, olive groves and picturesque hills.
The gracious living area overflows into the many reception rooms, including a wine library with private collection of Tuscan wines, card and billiard room, sun lounge, domed music room with log fireplace, grand dining room, drawing room/TV lounge and a warm and welcoming fully-equipped, professional Tuscan kitchen, the heart of the home. There is also a guest office equipped with computer, printer, internet facilities (Wi-Fi broadband), fax, central music and security/surveillance system as well as workout room with weight and cardio training equipment. The villa is fully air-conditioned.
The villa has a small crew of enthusiastic and professional staff at hand to tend to your every need. This grand villa is the perfect place for special gatherings of family and friends as well as accommodating conference, incentive and other individually tailored programs.
The ground floor features 4 well-appointed bathrooms for added convenience and twelve bedrooms which are divided between three separate but interconnected structures (Wings C, F and P). Each bedroom has superb en suite bathrooms (5 with hydromassage baths) that are individually temperature controlled (heating and air-conditioning). The bathrooms are also linked to a central music system, and equipped with telephone, hairdryers, bathrobes and pool towels.
An original stone chapel features 3 bedrooms, 1 queen with large en suite bathroom with Jacuzzi and separate shower, 1 king/twin and 1 queen bedroom, both with en suite bathrooms
Wing F the oldest part of the property and once a wild-boar hunting lodge features 5 bedrooms in a horseshoe arrangement, 2 queen suites each with Jacuzzi baths, 1 king/twin bedroom and 2 queen bedrooms, all with en suite bathrooms, some with beautiful frescoes.
Wing P features 4 delightful and elegant bedrooms, 2 king/twin (1 with Jacuzzi bath), 2 queen (1 with Jacuzzi bath) integrated around the original 17th century fountains, overlooking the splendid Italian park.
Outdoors, the estate offers a large (8m x 18m) floodlit salt-water swimming pool, mountain bikes, and al fresco dining in a genuine Italian piazza or beside age-old fountains and ornamental ponds as well as beautiful gardens with barbecue area.
Horseback riding is available at the estate's equestrian center or through a spectacular national park filled with wild boar and deer. Guests can enjoy tennis at a nearby private club, and several 18-hole golf courses are nearby. The villa is fully serviced with options to make your stay extra special, such as individual cooking lessons including specialized pastry courses, spa treatments and massage, entertainment and musical evenings, and specially organized cheese and wine tasting dinners with a top sommelier.
