Overview
A sumptuous villa in the hills above Lucca
Villa Aria is a historical period property set in a private 100-acre estate in the hills of Lucca, with swimming pool, olive groves, fresh grown vegetables, and paths and walks through the private woodlands and natural streams.
The estate includes a beautifully restored villa built in the late 15th century, with three floors, elevator, a luxury designer kitchen, 5 bedrooms and spacious bathrooms with spa facilities, and a classic Tuscan 18th century farmhouse with a game room, kitchen with open fireplace and 3 bedrooms.
Villa Aria is set in a marvelous Italian garden lined by cypresses and palm trees, a unique mélange of tradition and exoticism, and the garden is surrounded by elegant boxwood hedges. Beyond the olive trees, along a cypress-lined path, one reaches the high end of the garden, featuring a sweeping panorama across the Lucca valley, a 56 by 23 feet swimming pool, sunning area and Balinese massage pavilion.
Next to the pool is a covered Bali-style Summer Kitchen, where you can relax sipping a glass of red wine while admiring the spectacular views, or where you may enjoy a lunch in the open air served at the sandstone dining table. There is also a kitchen area with two refrigerators and an automatic ice machine.
The villa is also ideal for a destination wedding and has hosted wedding parties of more than 125 guests.
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Amenities
HOLIDAY HOME AMENITIES
- Pool: 7 x 17m
- Balinese massage pavilion
- Hammam steam bath
- Indoor Jacuzzi
- Treadmill
- Billiards/pool room
- Air conditioning in all bedrooms
- Internet WIFI connection
- Several fireplaces
- Satellite TV in every room
- DVD player
- CD-stereo
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine and dryer
- Iron and iron board
- Fridge with freezer
- Stove with oven
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Electric filter coffee machine
- Hair dryer
- Cantina for wine tasting
- Barbecue grill
- Terrace
- Large garden
- Parking
Disabled facilities
The villa is equipped with an elevator which brings to the upper floors.
Touring ideas
Touring Ideas
Village 2 km (groceries, bar, atm, bank, pharmacy)
Lucca 11 km
Pisa 25 km
Forte dei Marmi Beach 39 km
San Gimignano 65 km
Lerici 75 km
Florence 78 km
Rome 349 km
Bus stop 250 meters
Train Station Lucca 11 km
Airport (Pisa) 25 km
Airport (Florence) 78 km
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Activities
The estate is located just 30 minutes from Pisa Airport, with flights from all major European cities, and about 45 minutes from Florence. The property is just 11 kilometers from the city of Lucca, one of the jewels of Tuscany. A charming and historical city, Lucca is well known for its impressive surrounding walls built during the Renaissance. Lucca is a feast of churches and towers, antique markets and old book shops, Medieval and Renaissance architecture and Romanesque churches. Enjoy birdwatching, trekking, riding a bike, olive oil harvest, wine tours, guided tours, tennis, riding.
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If rented for 10 people
THE VILLA
The property has been recently restored, both externally and internally, with the best in Tuscan craftsmanship and design. This was done to conserve the architectural heritage while offering the most modern comforts and high-tech luxury in terms of air conditioning, wi-fi internet and satellite TV.
Villa Aria is a three-story building, with 750 square meters of livable space. On the imposing façade there are numerous doors and windows that make for a luminous interior. At the center of the façade is a grey sandstone balcony that overlooks an olive grove. The floors are connected by a large stairway, the main part of which is the original stone from the early 1500s, and also by a small elevator.
Ground floor on two levels:
- Living room with comfortable sofas and fireplace
- Billiard room with fireplace
- Spacious dining room featuring an arched panoramic window overlooking the Italian garden
- Modern and fully equipped kitchen with a French window leading to the inner courtyard, and a walk-in refrigerated room
- Hallway and bathroom for guests
- Stairs and elevator to the first floor
First floor (air-conditioned) – sleeps 4 people:
- Large air-conditioned living room with fireplace (sofa bed available on request)
- Air-conditioned bedroom suite with double bed (only double) and a huge walk-in closet with an amazing rain shower and a Jacuzzi
- Air-conditioned bedroom suite with double bed (only double) and a treadmill, a massage table and a multi-functional shower and hammam (Middle Eastern steam bath)
Second floor (air-conditioned) – sleeps 6 people:
- Large living room
- 1 bedroom with a double bed and en suite bathroom with large shower
- 1 bedroom with two twin joinable beds and an en suite bathroom with shower and a large bath tub
- 1 bedroom with two queen size beds. The bathroom of this bedroom is not en suite. It is just in front of the bedroom and has a shower.
Each bedroom of the villa has its own satellite TV, climate control and wi-fi internet. Please note that air conditioning is provided only on the first and second floor of the villa.
26 Sep 2020 - 09 Jan 2021
14250 EUR €
29 Aug 2020 - 26 Sep 2020
15350 EUR €
If rented for 16 people
VILLA AS ABOVE PLUS FARMHOUSE
THE FARMHOUSE
Adjoining the villa is a 220 square meters traditional Tuscan farmhouse, or “casa colonica”, with a large courtyard featuring a fountain and an abundance of bougainvillea, jasmine and colorful hydrangea.
Since the villa and farmhouse each have kitchens, and both give on to the courtyard, this is perhaps everyone’s favorite relaxation area, with a comfortable outdoor lounge for cocktails and a large sandstone table that is very popular for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Ground floor:
- Media/gaming room
- Fully equipped kitchen with a fireplace
- Laundry room (washer and dryer)
- Guest bathroom
First floor (air-conditioned) – sleeps 4:
- Twin/double bedroom
- Double bedroom (only double)
- Shared bathroom with bathtub and shower head.
Second floor (air-conditioned) – sleeps 2:
- Double bedroom (only double)
- Business/studio room (sofa bed available on request)
- Bathroom with shower
Please note that in some points the ceiling of the second floor is lower than standard. Please also note that air conditioning is provided only on the first and second floor of the farmhouse.
26 Sep 2020 - 09 Jan 2021
18300 EUR €
29 Aug 2020 - 26 Sep 2020
19800 EUR €
Weekly rates in €
Villa Aria | 04 Jan 2020 - 16 May 2020 26 Sep 2020 - 09 Jan 2021 |
16 May 2020 - 04 Jul 2020 29 Aug 2020 - 26 Sep 2020 |
04 Jul 2020 - 29 Aug 2020 | Availability | ||
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If rented for 10 people
10+1
PAX 10
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14250 EUR € | 15350 EUR € | 16350 EUR € | N/A | Request BookingIf rented for 10 people | |
If rented for 16 people
16+1
PAX 16
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18300 EUR € | 19800 EUR € | 21300 EUR € | N/A | Request BookingIf rented for 16 people |
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RENT INCLUDES
- Bed, bath and kitchen linens changed midweek and on Saturday
- Pool towels
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Internet WIFI connection
- Daily maid service (usually in the morning)
- Final cleaning
- Pool cleaning
- Garden maintenance 6 days per week
- Standard dinner on your first evening, after a long trip: It consists in a dinner that the guests will find ready in the kitchen with the instructions for heating. The menu can fit vegetarian guests too. No changes are possible for the first dinner. Basically it consists in a pasta al forno, a vegetable tarte, salad, and fruit. Bread, water and wine are included.
- Basic grocery shopping: It is a basic shopping for the first breakfast and not a grocery stocking. The quantity of the items will be adjusted by the staff according to the number of guests. The following items are included: milk, coffee, tea, bread, biscuits, sugar, salt, water, fruit, eggs, oil, butter, jam, orange juice, cereals.
EXTRAS
- Wood for fireplace: please check price on the premises.
- Telephone: only local calls possible, metered
- Additional bed for an 11th person or baby if maximum capacity PAX is exceeded (to be requested when booking): price on request.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
EUR or USD 2500 cash deposit are due on arrival.
SERVICE ON REQUEST (please enquire with us when booking)
- Home chef
- Michelin star chef
- Private driver
- Massage therapist
- Baby sitting
- Laundry service: please check price on the premises.
NOTES
- Reservations from Saturday to Saturday
- Pool opening dates: April 18th - September 28th
- For more than 3 children, please enquire.
- Upon request and approval of the owner a late arrival is possible between 7 and 9pm for an extra fee of EUR 50.