VILLA VALGIANO is an exquisite country villa in the Lucca region of central Tuscany. Situated in a secluded, rustic setting just 20 minutes from Lucca, the villa features beautiful, panoramic views of the surrounding hills and villages, extraordinary indoor and outdoor living and dining areas, and a deluxe private spa. With 12 superb bedrooms, this vacation rental is ideal for family reunions and momentous occasions in the heart of Tuscan wine country. The closest winery it is the famous TENUTA DI VALGIANO which makes awarded organic white and red wines (the winery can be reached on foot).
The gorgeously landscaped estate welcomes you with an enchanting pathway flanked by roses, while lovely lemon and olive trees populate the gardens. The big historical tree has been recently cut down unfortunately as the plant got a disease. Right in front of the villa's main entrance, the swimming pool terrace features elegant loungers and parasols on a smooth stone deck overlooking the countryside. Savour a delicious soak in the Tuscan Sun and plunge into the pool for a morning swim. Kindle the stone barbeque grill and enjoy an alfresco meal in the dining pavilion, paired with local wine.
Arched French door open from the yard to a lovely living room, with wicker sofas, stone floors, exposed wood ceiling beams, and fireplace. Savour aperitives by the fire, prepare classic Italian feasts in the stunning kitchen, and join each other around the 24-person dining table beneath the gorgeous chandelier. After dinner, repair to the billiard room for a game of pool and a fine drink from the deluxe bar. In the morning, refresh your body in the private spa, with sauna, heated pool with jets, a relaxing senses shower and a beautiful view over the antique wine barrels.
The villa features 4 bedrooms in its main floor—three with double size beds, one with two twins—all with closets and ensuite bathrooms of travertine marble. The upper floor has 8 additional bedrooms—6 with double bed, two with two twins that can be putted together to make double sized beds—along with its own living area and 8 bathrooms.
Your location offers a supreme balance of seclusion and convenience. You're just 20 minutes from the enchanting medieval town of Lucca, while Florence, Siena, Pisa, and San Gimignano and Cinque Terre are all between 35 mins and 60 mins driving—allowing for fantastic daytrips before returning to this private paradise.
Gas/heating in winter and electricity and indoor pool heating year round, if used, are always charged extra according to consumption.
Common usage for winter house gas/heating, indoor pool heating and electricity is around 160 euros daily.
The greenhouse has no heating. If needed for events heaters are available at extra cost (euro 150 each).
Weddings celebrations and other kind of events if accepted will involve an extra fee. Please make sure to check the optional service "owner's fees" in your booking, when you are planning to hold an event at the villa.
LAYOUT
LOWER GROUND FLOOR (Cellars): Heated swimming pool room
GROUND FLOOR: Spacious dining room with large table; sitting room; tv room; very large professional kitchen; double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower); bathroom (shower); double bedroom; twin bedroom; bathroom (shower); double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bath and separate shower).
FIRST FLOOR: Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower); double bedroom with shower on-sight and en-suite bathroom; twin bedroom; bathroom (shower); twin bedroom; bathroom (shower); double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (bath); master suite with en-suite bathroom (shower); double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (shower); suite with wardrobe and en-suite bathroom (bath and separate shower).
