Overview
Surrounded by marvelous lawns and flower gardens
Villa Elysis is situated between Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi and is only 15 minutes from the delightful small city city of Lucca. From here, all of Tuscany is within easy reach. Lucca is just 12 km away, Pisa 17 km, the elegant beaches of the Versilian Riviera and fashionable Forte dei Marmi with its trendy bars, designer shopping and some of the best seafood restaurants in Italy can be reached in half an hour, Florence in one hour. This 19th century villa is surrounded by marvelous and perfectly manicured lawns and flower gardens. The grounds feature a private swimming pool with fabulous views of the surrounding woods and landscapes. Guests at the villa will appreciate the spacious and well-equipped front terrace which is perfect for al fresco dinners or moments of absolute relaxation. Furnished and decorated in impeccable Italian style, the property is looked after by a full-time maid as well as a cook who will take care of guests' meals.
Please note: The very nice and well-behaved caretakes live on the top floor of the property. As there is a cook who prepares all meals, guests are asked to only use the kitchen for snacks and drinks. Because of the decor, children ages 1-12 are not admitted. No more than two babies under one year are allowed.
About the region
Lucca: Fifteen minutes away by car, Lucca is one of the most enchanting towns in Tuscany - strolling along the wide avenues along the top of the ancient city walls or in the narrow streets with their ninety nine churches, browsing among the old-fashioned little boutiques, sipping a cappuccino at one of the many bars, tasting the best ice-cream, visiting the richly endowed museums - is a sheer delight.
The famous villas around Lucca: Some of these historic villas are open to the public and a few have internationally renowned gardens, all of which makes highly rewarding sight-seeing while staying in the area. The most important villas open to the public are Villa Reale di Marlia, Villa Grabau, Villa Bernardini, Villa Oliva, Villa Mansi, Villa di Carmigliano.
The worlds smallest theatre (Guinness Book of Records) is the Teatrino di Vetriano, today owned by FAI (the Italian equivalent to the National Trust) http://www.fondoambiente.it/beni/teatrino-di-vetriano.asp
Sight-seeing: Pisa is at 17 kilometres, Florence at 80 and Siena at 135. The small sculptors town Pietrasanta, just below the marble caves where the famous white carrara marble comes from (a fascinating excursion) is at 20 minutes.
The seaside: There are sandy beaches approximately thirty minutes away on the coast of Versilia at Viareggio and the fashionable Forte dei Marmi with lively bars, designer shopping and some of the best seafood restaurants in Italy.
Airports: Pisa airport is at 13 kilometres and 20 minutes away, while the Florence airport is 80 kilometres and 1 hour away. Lucca has a train station and an exit from the motorway.
The hot springs of Bagni di Lucca: http://www.termebagnidilucca.it
Local shopping: The nearest village for your shopping is at a distance of 3.5 km.
Guests Reviews
Our Guests Reviews
Absolutely perfet vacation. Our thanks to Patrizia, the most talented person in Italy!!!!! Excellent chef and speaks many languages! And thanks to Olga and Fedra. Italy is a paradise.
Kay, Janet, Will, James, Mary and Stephen, July 2013
Villa Elysis Superba!!!!!!
We loved this most beautiful Villa. Our family was surrounded by warm days + cool breezy nights. Patizia, Olga + Fedra guided us through our fabulous week here.
The day trips were so amazing. Great location!
Kind regards,
Paul, July 2012
Amenities
HOLIDAY HOME AMENITIES
- Pool: 5 x 11m
- Internet access via cell phone device
- Fireplace in the dining room
- Satellite TV
- Dishwasher
- Terrace
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Parking
RENT INCLUDES
Breakfast and cook service is included (groceries need to be paid extra, no charge for preparation of the meals).
Touring ideas
Nearest shops 3.5 km
Lucca 12 km
Pisa 17 km
Pietrasanta 24 km
Forte dei Marmi 29 km
Florence 80 km
Siena 135 km
Photos
Activities
SPORTS
Swimming
Hiking
Tennis 10 km
2 golf clubs, both 18 holes: in Forte dei Marmi (30 km) and in Montecatini Terme (50 km)
Map
Please note: the Google Maps are only approximative, the exact address will be given after finalized booking.
Choose your holiday home
Villa Elysis
Ground floor:
- Elegant drawing room with satellite television
- Living room
- Dining room with fireplace
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Powder room
Second floor (sleeps 7):
- 1 master bedroom with queen
- 1 bedroom with French bed
- Shared bathroom with tub
- 1 bedroom with twin beds (that can be joined)
- 1 bedroom with queen
- Shared marble bathroom with tub
Third floor (sleeps 3):
- 1 bedroom with double bed and en suite bathroom with shower
- 1 bedroom with French bed (bed 140 x 190 cm) and en suite bathroom with shower
- Staff's quarters
Garden:
Swimming pool with chaise lounges and umbrellas, large garden and barbeque.
27 Apr 2019 - 18 May 2019
28 Sep 2019 - 21 Dec 2019
5900 EUR €
18 May 2019 - 29 Jun 2019
31 Aug 2019 - 28 Sep 2019
21 Dec 2019 - 04 Jan 2020
6600 EUR €
7300 EUR €
Weekly rates in €
Villa Elysis | 05 Jan 2019 - 20 Apr 2019 27 Apr 2019 - 18 May 2019 28 Sep 2019 - 21 Dec 2019 |
20 Apr 2019 - 27 Apr 2019 18 May 2019 - 29 Jun 2019 31 Aug 2019 - 28 Sep 2019 21 Dec 2019 - 04 Jan 2020 |
29 Jun 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 |
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RENT INCLUDES
- Bed, bath and kitchen linens
- Bed and bath linens changed twice a week (Wednesday and Saturday)
- Pool towels
- Internet WIFI connection
- Electricity up to 300 kw
- Maid service (3 hours house cleaning per day from Monday to Friday, for rentals longer than one week from Monday to Saturday/except Sundays)
- Cook service for all meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner: breakfast 8.00am - 10.30am, lunch 12.00am - 2.00pm, dinner 7.00pm - 9.00pm / the cost of food and beverages is not included).
- Final cleaning
- Pool cleaning
- Garden maintenance 5 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
- Utility deposit (unused portion of the utility deposit will be refunded in cash on departure): EUR 250 per week for heating.
- Mandatory advance payment for the first grocery shopping which the guests will find in the house: EUR 500 in cash is due upon arrival. Please note that when the EUR 500 food deposit is finished, the client must provide the cook with extra money to buy food. The cook will not advance money for the guests.
- Electricity: the consumption up to 300 kw included. Guests pay for usage in excess of 300 kw.
- Gas: metered
- Heating (if required): EUR 50 per day
- Wood for fireplace: please check price on the premises.
- Telephone: only local calls possible, metered
- Baby bed if maximum capacity PAX 10 is exceeded: EUR 100 per week
SECURITY DEPOSIT
EUR 1500 are kept by the agency (released by the agency 2 weeks after departure) and EUR 1000 cash deposit are due on arrival.
SERVICE ON REQUEST (please enquire with us when booking)
- Extra domestic help (house cleaning)
- Laundry service
- Babysitter
- Extra change of linens
NOTES
- Reservations from Saturday to Saturday
- Pool opening dates: June 22nd - September 28th
- For more than 3 children, please enquire. In case of groups with children a copy of the family insurance is required in order to confirm the reservation. The insurance will have to cover any cost in case of damages caused to the property by the guests.
- Use of the kitchen: As there is a cook who prepares all meals, guests are asked to only use the kitchen for snacks and drinks.
- Upon request and approval of the owner a late arrival is possible between 7 and 9pm for an extra fee of EUR 50.
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