Accommodation

• 11 bedrooms, 11 bathrooms
• Maximum occupancy: 22 guests
• Additional double room on request

Facilities

• 11 individually styled double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
• Fully equipped Tuscan-style kitchen
• Grand banquet hall
• Indoor and outdoor dining area
• Satellite television
• DVD player
• DVD and video library
• Centralized music system
• Wine cellar and wine tasting room
• Study area
• Wi-Fi 30MB
• Fitness room
• Safe in each room
• Fireplace
• Billiard room
• Air-conditioned/heated bedrooms
• Floodlit pool (18m x 8m x 1,8 m)
• Loggia with alfresco dining
• Barbecue
• Italian garden with water features
• Private chapel
• Private parking
• Daily Chef service for preparation of breakfast and one meal (lunch or dinner) 6 days a week (Wednesday off)
• Daily maid service in the morning 6 days a week (Sunday  off)
• Concierge service on-call and on-site
• Gardener
• Pool attendant
• Porter service
• Heating/air-conditioning, electricity (up to 2000 KW, over this amount client will be charged accordingly to usage), water, gas
• Linen change on Saturday and Wednesday
• Internet wireless connection 30MB is available in every room
• Access to the Tennis/Football /Volleyball Fields + balls and rackets

Lucca Retreat is a large luxurious property sleeping twenty-two with commanding views, only ten minutes from Lucca. The New York Times was quoted as saying that Lucca was “the place to be in Tuscany”.

The villa is nestled below Monte Pisano on the southern outskirts of Lucca, is a historic 18th-century Lucchese villa set on a stunning estate of hill-terraced olive groves, elegant Italian gardens, and pine forest hilltops with castle ruins. 

The villa combines contemporary architecture with traditional Tuscan design elements and offers five-star comforts in a grand setting. As much of the living space as possible has been built to take in the views. The property was renovated in 2005 with large sofas, lazy chairs, and low coffee tables, which all add to the comfort. The interior is elegantly furnished with style and charm and offers three living rooms, a study area, a billiard room, a grand banquet room, and the shady retreat of an arched loggia. Panoramic views reach out across Lucca and Nottolini’s aqueduct and a pretty walled garden provides a peaceful and relaxing setting for the swimming pool and summerhouse with a workout room.

Throughout the day the position of the sun dictates the ever-changing scene while at night the villa takes on a completely different character with the subtle lighting creating a dreamlike quality. The entire property provides absolute peace and, although it feels remote and private, it is within easy reach of attractive villages, restaurants, and the beach clubs of Versilia.

History

Monte Pisano is historically noted as being one of the main battlefields in the many wars between Pisa and Lucca which started in 1000 and continued for over 400 years. The villa itself was built as the summer residence of the Controni family; noble merchants who, in 1680, took over what is now Palazzo Pfanner in the centre of Lucca. In 1692 Carlo Controni invited Prince Frederick of Denmark and Norway as a guest whilst he was visiting Lucca during his Grand Tour of Italy. For many years the fertile estate which provided housing for workers, a chapel, stables and an olive oil press, was used for the cultivation of rare flowers. The estate is famous because it was the residence of Mr. Felice Matteucci, the father of the combustion engine, who invented it in 1853.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

• Verdi: double bed with en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower
• Leonardo: double bed with en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower
• Raffaello: twin beds that can be converted into double; with en-suite bathroom with a shower
• Michelangelo: twin beds and a double bed with en-suite bathroom with shower
• Boccaccio: double bed with en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower
• Caravaggio: double bed with en-suite bathroom with shower
• Galileo: double bed with en-suite bathroom with shower
• Giotto: double bed with en-suite bathroom with shower
• Dante: double bed with en-suite bathroom with shower
• Lippi: double bed with en-suite bathroom with shower
• Botticelli: double bed with en-suite bathroom with shower

• Lucca: 5 km
• Florence: 94 km
• Forte dei Marmi: 40 km
• Montecatini: 24 km
• Siena: 150 km
• San Gimignano : 109 km
• Pisa airport: 24 km
• Florence airport: 75 km
• Bologna airport: 155 km
• Genoa airport: 168 km
• Rome airport: 371 km

Lucca, nestled in the heart of Tuscany, captivates visitors with its timeless allure and enchanting surroundings. This medieval city, encircled by Renaissance walls, exudes a historic charm that unfolds through cobbled streets, medieval towers, and grandiose churches. The city’s crown jewel, the Cathedral of St. Martin, stands proudly in the historic center, while the Piazza dell’Anfiteatro invites exploration with its vibrant atmosphere. Lucca’s expansive city walls not only provide panoramic views of the city but also serve as a delightful pathway for cyclists and pedestrians alike. Beyond Lucca, the Tuscan countryside beckons with rolling hills adorned with vineyards and olive groves, creating a picturesque landscape that embodies the region’s agricultural richness. Nearby, charming villages like Barga and Montecarlo offer a glimpse into rural Tuscan life, showcasing traditional architecture, local markets, and authentic culinary experiences. Whether within the city walls or venturing into the surrounding countryside, Lucca and its environs promise a captivating journey through the cultural and natural treasures of Tuscany.

Every July and August The Puccini Festival of Torre del Lago offers 14 magical evenings of opera in the unique setting of the Gran Teatro Giacomo Puccini. It is the only festival in the world dedicated to the composer Giacomo Puccini and attracts thousands of visitors each year.

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