Description Lucca villa -This restored villa has been in the owners family since 1800 and is a classic example of a hereditary Italian family home, examples of which can be seen in the delightful restoration of ornate frescos in some of the rooms. The welcoming owner has furnished this home with warm, rich fabrics, antique furniture and with the daily maid service and a welcome meal, has ensured that you are well looked after. Lucca is a cycling town and with bikes available to rent, ten minutes takes you into this charming walled town, with wonderful restaurants, markets in the summer and a wealth of history. The lush hills surrounding Lucca are a delight to explore and the coast, with the popular Forte de Marmi, is only twenty five miles away. The owner lives in a small cottage in the grounds of the villa, with a separate access. Two friendly dogs and one cat live within the grounds.
Features
Sleeps 12 6 bedrooms 2 bathrooms 3 shower rooms. Fully air conditioned throughout Private swimming pool (8.5 m diameter) Special Offers for 2010: 7-14 Aug was £6445, now £5125 28 Aug-4 Sep was £5225, now £3940
Extras Included: Maid service 4 hours per day, 6 days per week. ADSL internet with use of computer. Welcome dinner (cold buffet). Extras: Telephone payable on departure. Winter heating €230 per week. Air conditioning €160 per week. Extra maid service. A professional Italian chef is available on request. An additional maid and a professional sommelier are also available upon request.
Location Supermarket, pizzeria, trattoria within 5 minutes. Lucca centre 5-10 mins, Forte dei Marmi and beach 30 mins, Pisa 25 mins, Florence 1 hr, Cinque Terre 1 hr, Pietrasanta (the artist town) 30 mins, Siena 2 hrs. Tennis court 10 mins. Nearest golf course 20 kms.
Accommodation Ground Floor: Sitting room with baby-grand piano, antique furniture, access to the garden and terrace. TV room with comfortable seating (for 8) and rich fabrics (TV, CD player), working fireplace. Dining room with large marble fireplace, various objet d' art. Breakfast room. Country style kitchen. Double bedroom, shower room. Twin bedroom, old terracotta floors, beamed ceiling, en-suite bathroom. First Floor: Sitting room. Double bedroom with antique canopy bed, ensuite bathroom with full double Jacuzzi bath and separate shower. Ornate frescos on the walls and ceilings. Double bedroom with empire four- poster bed, Frescos on walls and ceilings, en-suite shower room. Double bedroom. Twin bedroom. Frescoed ceiling. Shower room. Second Floor: closed to clients when rented. Grounds: Garden with mature fruit trees, (pears, apricots, plums, figs) traditional Tuscan lemon pots line the garden during the summer season. The above ground swimming pool is circular, measuring 8.5m in diameter.