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Ahhh...The Noble Life! Villa Lupa is one of those amazing Lucca villas. Located in the countryside, far from the hussle of life, you, your friends and family can sit by the pool, drink some wine, eat some meals (made by you or someone else...), talk about art or other important things and let a dreamy week unfold. If it’s the rich history of the region, a brush with how the nobles get on in life, then Villa Lupa is your next stop in Tuscany.
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. Baby!
Perfect for: Family and friends.
The Details:
Villa Lupo sleeps 16. 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.
Weekly Rate Per Seasons*
Low Season (January 7 through April 5): 4280€ / WEEK; 3180€ for up to 8 people (top floor closed off)
Mid Season (September, October, and April 8 through May, December 15 through January 7 min of 10 days): 5700€ / WEEK; 4500€ for up to 8 people (top floor closed off). 8 person price does not apply to holidays.
High Season (June through August): 6900€ / WEEK
Rates include our Lucca Concierge.
Additional costs payable on the spot:
Security deposit: 500€ cash only, Final Cleaning: included, Cleaning Charge: 4 hours/day 5 days a week included, change of bath linens daily, Heat: included, Gas: included, Electricity: included, 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.
What Guests Have To Say
Just a lovely, baronial place - quite grand and fun. Kept us in shape travelling up and down the staircases! Very well equipped kitchen and a charming pool/eating area.
Extraordinary site, views, top of hillside, olive trees, grape arbors, Tuscan terrain and fabulous wine. Who could ask for more?
The owners, Duccio Raffaeli and family, were staying next door for most of our week. They were immediately there if we needed help. Gracious and smart and professional.
-- Dianne, CT, 2005
Large, spacious and elegant with a window into the nobile era of yesteryear. Massive bathrooms in this place.
-- Rick, CT, 2006
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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? 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:
Ponte a Moriano - 3 km
Barga - 49 km
Bagni di Lucca - 23 km
Lucca - 17 km
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