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Villa Michaela, Tuscany, Italy
Description:
It is a glorious place for a large party of friends or an extended
family group to come together and enjoy each other's company in the
privacy and comfort of their own 'home', with a large swimming pool and
a floodlit tennis court as additional attractions, and all the delights
of western Tuscany on their doorstep.
It is a wonderful part of Italy to explore. Although Florence is only an hour's drive away, we recommend that our guests spend a few nights at a hotel there if they can, rather than trying to see the city from the Villa, then you can devote your time to exploring the historic and beautiful town of Lucca, vibrant by day and peaceful by night, with its lovely old buildings, narrow streets, shops and restaurants and the tree-lined ramparts which are such a feature of the town; the Baptistery and the famous Leaning Tower of Pisa; the wonderful shops at Forte dei Marmi on the Vesulian coast; the Carrara marble quarries and the of Pistoia; Puccini's home at Corte san Lorenzo; and the little villages of the Cinque Terre.
We shall also be happy to arrange for you to visit an estate which produces some of the best olive oil in Italy, to taste the regional wines, to attend a concert in Lucca if the schedules permit, to visit a lovely garden and in every way we help you gain a sense of 'belonging' in this beautiful place.
The main Villa has nine double bedrooms all with private bathrooms: six have queen or king-sized beds and three have twin beds. If this is not enough, guests may also take the Coach House which stands next door to the main house and has two additional bedrooms at additional cost.
Main House
- 6 Double-bedded rooms with ensuite bath/shower
- 3 Twin-bedded rooms with ensuite bath/shower
- Large dining room, large sitting room, library and small sitting room; Satellite TV
- Swimming pool and tennis court with artificial grass
- Extensive grounds with pine and olive trees
Coach House
- 1 Double-bedded room with ensuite bath/shower
- Small double-bedded room with ensuite shower and basin and seperate lavatory
- Villa Michaela is a very large, early nineteenth century listed villa in the hills south of Lucca that has been restored and modernized to an exceptionally high standard.
Situated thirty minutes drive from Pisa airport, thirty five minutes from Forte dei Marmi on the Versilian coast and fifty minutes from the heart of Florence, the villa offers a unique combination of easy international access, country atmosphere and proximity to the historical and cultural delights of Tuscany.
The beautiful walled city of Lucca with all its excellent shopping and restaurants is barely ten minutes drive from the villa. Other notable attractions - Pistoia, Bagni di Lucca, Barga, The Garfagnana, San Gimignano and Siena are all within an hour and a half's drive.
Despite its excellent location and easy access, the villa sits in the quiet and expansive surroundings with beautiful unspoiled views of undulating olive groves and the Alpe Apuane.
Perfect for large parties, the pool area has wonderful unobstructed views of olive groves and pine forests. There is a separate area in the pool for small children and a concealed outdoor shower. An ornamental Italian garden with lemon pots and fountain lies adjacent to this area and can be illuminated at night.
The recently completed floodlit artificial grass tennis court is attractively set at the foot of the olive grove, a minutes walk from the villa.
There are many picturesque walks on riverside paths with interesting views of local cultivation and agriculture.
The family dining room is decorated with beautifully restored frescoes, overlooking a mature camellia garden, this room provides a convenient place for breakfast or small dinner parties. The large dining room, the main hall of the villa, is decorated with frescoes and seats sixteen. The hall can be arranged to accommodate banquets, larger dining parties or dancing.
The principle bedrooms all have superior quality six foot wide double beds, en-suite bath or shower rooms and most are air conditioned and double glazed.
The coach house is independent of the main villa and has three double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, open plan living room and kitchen. It has its own exterior dining area and wonderful views.
The villa has its own chapel attributed to Notolini, the famous Tuscan chapel and aqueduct architect.
Room Description:
Entrance Hall: One double bedroom with en suite bathroom on ground floor off entrance hall. This room is called Puccini. It is perfect for elderly people who do not like stairs. The bed can be a 6 foot wide double, or two single 3 foot twin beds. Full en suite bathroom.
Ground Floor: Hall - Family dining room leading to villa kitchen and dining room to seat 20. Off the dining room there are 2 more reception rooms - one is a library, the other a TV room.
First Floor: Nottolini bedroom. Large bedroom with with frescoed ceiling - 6 wide double bed and full bathroom. Camellia bedroom same as above. Dante bedroom same as above. Verdi bedroom same as above, but with shower only. Main drawing room 34 feet by 24 feet.
Top floor: Staff rooms - 2 double bedrooms and bathrooms en suite both with 6 foot wide double beds. The names of the rooms are Vano and Garfagnana. Limonaia Annexe: Vast double bedroom and bathroom en suite with full bathroom and interconnecting hall to Girasole - a double bedroom with 2 single 3 foot double beds and shower room en suite.
Large basement with office and ping-pong.
Amenities
- 11 Bedrooms
- 10 Baths
- Tennis Court
- Table Tennis
- Pool Table
- Mountain Bikes
- Housekeeper
- Chef
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