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Elegant villa: 5 dble beds/baths with optional farmhouse annex: 5 beds/4 baths

Family-friendly holiday home in Lucca with an outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table football
10 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot
Outdoor dining
Dining
Nestled in 25 hectares of olive terraces, gardens and woods, this charming 16th Century villa offers a serene retreat. With its own swimming pool, cinema room and farmhouse annexe providing additional accommodation for up to 10 guests, families are welcome to unwind amidst the relaxed refinement.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

10 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Elegant villa: 5 dble beds/baths with optional farmhouse annex: 5 beds/4 baths

Set in 25 hectares of olive terraces, gardens and woods and with a freshwater spring, this 16th Century villa's views are exceptional, even by Italian standards. It is a villa of rare charm and serenity with its own swimming pool, games room and cinema room. The villa sleeps 10 guests in 5 double bedroom suites. The garden suite in the adjacent farmhouse offers an extra double bedroom and bathroom. Families with children are welcome. The villa has been restored with integrity and authenticity and throughout there is relaxed refinement. Air conditioning is provided in the villa bedrooms and the ancient thick walls ensure a cool interior even in the height of summer. A terra-cotta-tiled terrace, lined with lemon trees, leads onto a shaded pergola with a large travertine table and dining chairs. In summer this is, in effect, an outdoor living and dining room. A charcoal barbecue makes outdoor cooking simple, and there is a wood-burning, traditional pizza oven. An evening of pizza-making is great fun for all ages. The swimming pool, with a shallow end for the little ones, is set just below the villa on a separate, deep terrace. Sheltered and with all-day sun, it has sweeping views of the valley. A second pergola and other seating areas provide shade and repose for those who prefer alternative garden views. Indoors there is a games room with pool/billiards/snooker, pro table football and darts. The sitting room is also a cinema room with a projector, drop down screen and surround sound. Great walking, cycling and visits to local places of interest. Cook service, on site masseuse, yoga classes, winery tours, local tour guide all available on request.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 10 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 9 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Farming classes
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming cats only
3 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Located in Lucca, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Museum of Torture and Lucca Center of Contemporary Art are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Via Fillungo and Passeggiata di Viareggio. Travelling with kids? Consider Puccini Museum and Lucca Botanical Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 19 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Guinigi Tower - 19 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Lucca Roman Amphitheatre - 19 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Walls of Lucca - 20 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - 20 min drive - 11.3 km

Getting around

  • Diecimo-Pescaglia Station - 19 min drive
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Esselunga - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪L'Alpino - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Calè - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Il Chiocciolo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Osteria Pio - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Elegant villa: 5 dble beds/baths with optional farmhouse annex: 5 beds/4 baths have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Elegant villa: 5 dble beds/baths with optional farmhouse annex: 5 beds/4 baths pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Elegant villa: 5 dble beds/baths with optional farmhouse annex: 5 beds/4 baths?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant villa: 5 dble beds/baths with optional farmhouse annex: 5 beds/4 baths?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Elegant villa: 5 dble beds/baths with optional farmhouse annex: 5 beds/4 baths located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Villa Grabau, Puccini Museum and Lucca Botanical Gardens. Via Fillungo and Museum of Torture are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Elegant villa: 5 dble beds/baths with optional farmhouse annex: 5 beds/4 baths Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best VRBO yet

This VRBO was an incredible find for our large family. First, Ben and Nicole are truly special hosts. Their hospitality was top notch. They stopped by and we had a great time talking to them, they shared some of their amazing limoncello with us. Grandpa almost finished the whole bottle it was so good (yikes). We loved the feel of the house, it’s definitely a Tuscan Villa but with all the comforts and updates. The kitchen is very well equipped and the outdoors are so beautiful with flowers and views that you could look at all day. We wanted to spend most of our time sitting outside. Our girls enjoyed their plunge in the pool and the cherries that grew on a nearby tree. Truly magical stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024