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This elegant villa enjoys both a wonderful setting and history. Surrounded by a vast park decorated with ancient trees and water fountains, the estate was once the hunting lodge and retreat for Count Cosimo Bernardini of Lucca. Today the property is a stunning holiday home, perfect for large gatherings of family and friends. Inside there's ample living space including a very pretty garden room, a music room and an elegant dining room ready for celebratory meals. The outside is equally impressive with a lovely swimming pool, charming courtyards and an impressive Peschiera. If you can bear to leave, then Lucca is only a short drive away.
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What to expect
Highlights
Explore the medieval town of Lucca, a five-minute drive away
Challenge your friends and family to a friendly game of pool
Enjoy afternoon tea or evening drinks in the pretty garden room
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Home truths
A chef service is included and will prepare breakfast and one additional meal (either lunch or dinner) six days a week.
A daily cleaning service is also included six days a week.
Three of the double bedrooms can be converted into twin beds upon request.
Guests staying here have access to a tennis court as well as a volleyball court and football pitch. Rackets and balls are available.
The home gym is simple but is well-equipped for keeping fit on holiday.
About this stay
Amenities
Tennis court
Outdoor seating
Desk
Gym
Exercise equipment
Wi-fi
Air conditioning
Pets allowed
Bedrooms & bathrooms
12 bedrooms, 12 beds
12.5 bathrooms
Extras
Arranged by your host • Subject to availability
VIP services
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Laundry and dry cleaning
Massage
Tickets and experience booking
Additional fees
- Your host can help arrange personal chefs, cooking classes, pre-arrival grocery shopping, physiotherapists and massages, yoga sessions, private drivers, babysitters, extra cleanings, truffle hunting experiences, wine tours and tastings, and more for an additional fee.Cost on request
- Speak to your host if you’d like to arrange an event or an event planner – an additional fee may apply.Cost on request
- Dry cleaning and an ironing service are available for an additional fee.Cost on request
Local guide
About Lucca
Lucca is one of Italy’s best-kept secrets. Surrounded by fortified walls, its core is a warren of pretty piazzas, traditional Tuscan trattorias, and beautifully preserved churches. Most of the action happens in Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, a vast central square lined with alfresco restaurants and Renaissance-era architecture. There’s a buzzy nightlife scene centred around cool enotecas and craft beer bars. On Via Fillungo, you’ll find some of Lucca’s finest boutiques, with high-end...
Explore the area
Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts
Dine at Ristorante Mecenate
Enjoy a chill and relaxing dinner in the courtyard of this charming restaurant, offering delicious food after a hot summer afternoon. Perfect for a delightful dining experience.
Explore the Enchanting Orto Botanico
Step into a green oasis at the Orto Botanico Comunale di Lucca. Founded by Napoleon's sister, this park boasts impressive trees including sequoia and ginkgo. Take a refreshing stroll among beautiful plants and spot sunbathing turtles.
Try the Fiorentina steak at Gli Orti di Via Elisa
Experience impeccable service and delicious, fresh food at this stylish restaurant in Lucca. Don't miss the tender rabbit and some of the best Fiorentina steak you'll ever taste. A hidden gem recommended by locals.
Sample the menu at Antica Drogheria
A highly recommended restaurant in Lucca's old town. Exceptional food and service, with mouth-watering steak and excellent pizza. A must-visit for food lovers.
Explore the timeless treasures at Villa Guinigi Museum
Step into history as you wander through the beautiful collection spanning from the 7th to the 17th century. Marvel at extraordinary paintings and immerse yourself in over 2000 years of history. Don't miss the lovely garden too.
Enjoy a feast at Ristorante Celide
Enjoy an exquisite dining experience at Ristorante Celide, where you can indulge in elegantly presented Italian and Catalan seafood dishes. Taste the most delicious fish and revel in the impeccable service.
Explore the Saint Regolo Bulwark
Immerse yourself in the fabulous walls of Lucca and experience the scent of history at this highly recommended stretch of land.
Get around
Airport
Pisa International
35 min
Amerigo Vespucci
1 hr 6 min
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi
2 hr 7 min
Train station
Lucca
15 min
Bus stop
Pacini 1
2 min
Local shops & services
Supermarket
4 min
Cafe
1 min
Pharmacy
3 min
Points of interest
Beach
Spiaggia Libera
39 min
Town
Lucca
1 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
Events possible (with prior approval)
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Air con
Wifi
Cancellation policy
Up until
60
days
Cancel at least 60 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 60 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Nathan
This home is managed by a business on behalf of its owner. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Nathan and his team pride themselves on transparency, professionalism, and helpfulness. They're always on hand when you need them, ensuring you have the holiday you deserve with memories that will last a lifetime.
Registration or licence number: IT046007B4OJAKTUA2.
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