Villa Lupo


A Classic Lucca Villa

Villa Lupo is a clasic villa vacation rental in Lucca, Tuscany. Located in the north Tuscan countryside, far from the hussle of life, the villa life is yours for a week or more while you sit by the pool, drink some wine, eat some wonderful dinners and talk about things that matter: art, relaxation, friends...the important things. Villa Lupo is your way of getting away from the computers, the blackberry's the grind of life and unwind the way the nobiles onse did.
The villa is dressed as one might expect - with comfortable and stylish furnishings, antiques, noble decorations, frescoes and generally upscale furnishings. I think our favorite spot with this house is the al fresco with views of the countryside and close proximity to the pool.

Perfect for: Family and friends.

The Details:

There are 8 bedrooms with 6 1/2 bathrooms of which 4 are ensuite.
Ground floor: Large entrance, living room, and an other living room with play card table and bar, large dining room with fire place, fully equipped kitchen that opens onto the outside dining area by the pool for a little al fresco. There is also a half bath on this floor.
First floor: Large frescoed salone, one double bedroom with en-suite bathroom (that inlcudes a hydromassage tub). One twin bedroom, one double bedroom, a large bathroom with tub and shower and another twin bedroom with ensuite bathroom shower.
Second Floor: Large salon, double bedroom with en suite bathroom (shower), two twin bedrooms, one large bathroom (with tub and shower), one double bedroom with en suite bathroom (shower).

AC in the bedrooms.

Services, Features, Amenities:

Central Heating, Fireplace, VCR, Satellite TV, Stereo, Grill, Satellite TV, CD Player, Internet with work station, Washing Machine, Grill / BBQ, Refridgerator, Oven, Ice box/Freezer, Al Fresco Dining, Outdoor Furniture, W/C(s) as well as full bathrooms, Air Conditioning in bedrooms, Internet with PC, babies bed, jacuzzi, telephone.

2009 Weekly Rate Per Seasons (sleeps 16)*

Low Season (January 6 - April 4, October 31 - December 14):
6373€ / WEEK
Mid Season (April 4 - May 30, August 29 - October 31, December 14 - January 5):
7953€ / WEEK
High Season (May 30 - August 29):
9995€ / WEEK

2009 Weekly Rate Per Seasons (sleeps 8 - top floor is closed)*

Low Season (January 6 - April 4, October 31 - December 14):
4950€ / WEEK
Mid Season (April 4 - May 30, August 29 - October 31, December 14 - January 5):
5650€ / WEEK

Would you like to retain our Lucca Concierge service?

Additional costs payable on the spot: Security deposit: 500€ cash only, Final Cleaning: included, Cleaning included: 4 hours/day 5 days a week included, change of bath linens daily, Heat: included, Gas: included, Electricity: included. Welcome dinner provided. Telephone: payable by meter upon usage, Maid: 10€ / hour when extra, Chef: 16€ / hour and additional 10 for large parties Other: no pets. AC in bedrooms included as well as heating. Internet acccess with computer.
*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.

A Little on the Region
Ponte a Moriano is a decent sized village with a round up of your usual suspects - grocery shops, large supermarket, bars, pizzeria, restaurant, pastry shops, ice cream maker, bank, pharmacy and post office. What more could you want, I ask you?Although we are biased on such matters, and may be preaching to the choir, Lucca is arguably the best city in Tuscany. It is also the closest to most of our Lucca based rentals. There are loads of reasons this is a great place to visit (olive oil for example, lack of tourists another). To the benefit of you and the proud locals, Lucca has completely retained the original thick walls around the centro storico. As the wide walls lost their military importance, abruptly ended with the conquering Bonaparte in 1805, no match for his modern might, they became as they are today: a pedestrian only park that rings the city entirely providing a wonderful view of the countryside and city below. Lucca is a perfect place to spend a day, or when you have a little extra time between other touring, you can easily slug it in and never tire of its streets, alleys, sights and shops. It is a perfect place to walk around, the walls not withstanding (in fact for the walls we suggest renting a bike and seeing the city that way - on the walls and off). We fondly call it "Florence without the scooters, people or museums." But still enough great restaurants, piazze, cafes, gelati and upscale shopping to attract the discerning folk. Here is a quick guide to our favorite restaurants (also found in more detail on our recommended restaurants in Lucca page):
Da Giulio, on via Conce Piazza San Donato
La Buca, on via della Cervia
Osteria Baralla, on via Anfiteatro
Antico Cafe, on Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele

Touring Ideas:

Ponte a Moriano - 3 km
Barga - 49 km
Bagni di Lucca - 23 km
Lucca - 17 km