Accommodation

• 8 Bedrooms:8 bathrooms
• Maximum occupancy:15

Facilities

• 7 individually styled double bedrooms and 1 single with en-suite bathroom
• Fully-equipped Tuscan-style kitchen
• Indoor and outdoor dining area
• Satellite television
• DVD player
• Library
• Centralised music system
• Wi-Fi 30MB
• Safe in each room
• Banquet hall
• Air-conditioned/heated bedrooms
• Sun lounge
• Floodlit pool (16m x 8m x 1,8 m)
• Alfresco dining
• Barbecue
• Italian garden
• Private parking
• Daily Chef service for preparation of breakfast and one meal (lunch or dinner) 6 days a week
• Daily maid service in the morning 6 days a week (Sunday day off)
• Concierge service on-call and on-site
• Gardener
• Pool attendant
• Porter service
• Heating/air-conditioning, electricity (up to 1000 KW, over this amount client will be charged accordingly to usage), water, gas
• Linen change on Saturday and Wednesday
• Internet wireless connection of 30MB is available in every room
• Access to the Tennis/Football /Volleyball Fields + balls and rackets

Villa Poesia is a typical Tuscan country home situated in the heart of a poetic Italian landscape surrounded by orchards and olive groves, Italian gardens, and tranquil hills. Fully restored to the highest of standards, it still retains its age-old Tuscan charm with terracotta tiled floors, wood-beamed ceilings, frescos, and several patio areas shaded by rose-covered gazebos. Offering the best of modern comforts in an elegant yet rustic setting, reception rooms include a TV lounge, drawing room, typical Tuscan kitchen, grand dining room, and winter garden conservatory. The cottage offers a kitchen, dining room, and sun lounge. To the front of the villa is a vast lawn with a private swimming pool where to enjoy treasured Tuscan moments in good company.

History

As the Controni estate grew in importance, it became renowned as a wine and olive oil producer shipping to Italian descendants in South America/Argentina. Villa Poesia was added in the early 17th century as a home for the workers of the estate and included a bread oven, stables, grain storage, etc.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

• Sassicaia: two double beds; en-suite bathroom with shower
• Barolo: double bed; en-suite bathroom with shower
• Morellino: double bed; en-suite bathroom with shower
• Chianti: twin beds that can be converted into a double; en-suite bathroom with a shower
• Solaia: french bed (140cm x 200cm); en-suite bathroom with shower
• Ornellaia: double bed; en-suite bathroom with shower
• Brunello: double bed; en-suite bathroom with shower
• Tignanello: double bed; en-suite bathroom with shower

Additional services (price on request)

• Activities and excursions
• Driver service
• Event fee
• Personal grocery shopping
• Crib
• Customers will be charged 15€ per breakfast per person and 45/55€ (depending on the menu) per meal per person to cover the cost of food and beverages.
• Extra beds
• Extra rollaway bed

Villa Poesia

• Florence : 94 kms
• Forte dei Marmi : 40 kms
• Montecatini : 24 kms
• Siena : 150 kms
• San Gimignano : 109 kms

• Pisa airport : 24 kms
• Florence airport : 75 kms
• Bologna airport : 155 kms
• Genoa airport : 168 kms
• Rome airport : 371 kms

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.