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This is an amazing place. Villa Cevoli has been in the making for us for some 4 years. It first came to us, in its glory and the owner said – no it is not good enough. “I am going to renovate this like nobody’s business!” Four years later – four! – it’s back. Once the proud property of Count Ceuli who was the feudal lord of the region in the 1500’s and the town is named, after with some modifications. But this was his home. A refined town - palace, really. And you are moments from the town through the gate. It has all the details you would find for those in high places - vaulted ceilings, frescoed rooms, grand salons, beautiful antique furniture spread with abundance everywhere. Yep, this is the real deal. And a great price too.
Perfect for: Groups seeking some refinement and history. Any walking difficulties, the lift is helpful.
The Details:
Ground floor:
Very elegant and vaulted entrance with old Tuscan chests on both sides. A very large living room with a grand piano and a stone fire place from the old times, opening on the garden via a French door. Elegant dining room opening on the garden through a French door, other intimate and frescoed living rooms with fire place and TV—all opening on the garden- a large traditional kitchen with marble- top table, where the cook prepares very delicious typical Tuscan meals.The kitchen opens on a large side terrace. There is a wc on this floor and a laundry room. Elevator (lift) to other floors. Full bathroom with shower.
First floor:
An imposing stone staircase leads to the central frescoed high vaulted central salon opening on the elegantly furnished bedrooms and a very large billiard room, and to the top floor, just renovated- with a large living maintaining the old terracotta tile and original wood beans. One of those precious places. All of the bedrooms have terracotta and big old beams. There are two doubles (both en suite), 1 twin ensuite, and then another double and twin that share a hallway bathroom.
Top floor Large living room, 4 double bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom (shower) and all have AC units.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Air Conditioned (top floor bedrooms only), Al Fresco Dining, American Coffee Maker, Billiards, CD Player, Central Heating, Chef Can Be Arranged, Detached, Dishwasher, DVD, Elevator, Fireplace, Grill / BBQ, Microwave, Outdoor Furniture, Oven, Partial Maid Service, Pergola, Pizza Oven, Private Parking, Private Pool, Refridgerator, Satellite TV, Stereo, W/C(s) as well as full bathrooms, Walk To Alimentari , Washing Machine, Elevator (lift)
Weekly Rate Per Seasons*For 11 - 18 People
Low Season (January 1 to April 5): 4300 € / WEEK
Mid Season (September, October, and April 5 through May): 6800 € / WEEK
High Season (June, July, August): 8190 € / WEEK
Weekly Rate Per Seasons*For Up To 10 People
Low Season (January 1 to April 7): 3200 € / WEEK
Mid Season (September, October, and April 7 through May): 4295 € / WEEK
High Season (June, July, August): 6200 € / WEEK
Rates include our Lucca Concierge.
Additional costs payable on the spot:
Security deposit: 1000€, Final Cleaning: included, Heat: metered and payable when used, Gas: included, Electricity: included, Telephone: metered and payable when used, Maid: 3 hours a day / 6 days a week, Chef: possible. Extra maid service 11 € per hour, cook possible. Sorry no pets.
*Reservations are always Saturday to Saturday, except for the lowest season when it is flexible. Rates are current and based on when the majority of the week is within the price range stated above. All of our rentals include linens and towels. One set per reservation unless otherwise stated. Request for change/cleaning may incur a charge.
What Guests Have To Say
The best place we have been in, Really the best. It was well worth the wait (renovation).
-- Rick, PA, 2006
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Cevoli is a small village with the essentials, but here you are not far from restaurants and such. There are two restaurants that we enjoyed often. One was in Fauglia (the only restaurant there) and the other was about 8-10 minutes away and was called Tremolete. It was run by Sergio and his family, all of whom were very welcoming. Just east and north of Pisa through the mountain is the intriguing walled city of Lucca. The walls are the most substantial of all of Italy. Where most walled cities erected high and thin walls some 1 - 2 meters thick, Lucca created a massive moat and walls of some 20 meters thick. Large enough that it now serves as a wonderful promenade for the village people. This is a must - be in Lucca at the time of the "passeggiata" 5:00 - 7:00pm. The town strolls leisurely around the city on top of the wall and along the historic street that encircles the oval piazza anfiteatro, once the location of an oval Roman amphitheater. Julius Ceaser is said to have walked this passeggiata in 85 BC. "Passeggiate" is a delightful Italian custom. All towns and villages have one and allow the informed traveler, to rub elbows with the locals.
Touring Ideas:
Cevoli 100 meters
Casciano Terme 5 km
Pisa 30 km
Autostrada 10 minutes
Restaurant (San Marco) 1 km
2 Really good ones 4 km,
Florence 90 km
Livorno 35 km
Volterra 35 km
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