Country house near Lucca - etia no.: 162

description:

A gem of a Tuscan farmhouse set in a stunning estate of hill-terraced olive groves and overlooking a small lake with its own little island reached by a wooden bridge. This country house is a home of great charm and comfort with six elegant and luxuriously appointed guest rooms each with magnificent en-suite bath and shower facilities for up to twelve guests. All bedrooms are delightfully sunny with beamed ceilings and original terracotta floors. The grand salon is furnished with comfortable sofas and armchairs, a fireplace, music system, and satellite TV. A domed dining room, fully equipped Tuscan kitchen and guest study, together with six beautifully furnished guest bedrooms, a floodlit pool and an al fresco dining area, make this country house a perfect choice for families and groups of friends to experience Italy in all its beauty.
There is also a flood-lit swimming pool, lots of opportunity for al fresco dining as well as olive and woodland walks.

facilities:

• 6 individually styled double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (1 of them can be either queen or twin)
• banquet hall, formal living room with satellite TV, DVD and video library, fireplace with view across the small lake
• individually controlled air conditioning / heating in each room
• outdoor dining areas
• fully equipped Tuscan style kitchen
• barbecue
• guest area with centralized music system, fax and computer facilities
• indoor and outdoor wireless internet access
• floodlit outdoor swimming pool with stepladder access (14m long x 4m wide – depth 1,6 metres)

possibilities:

• vineyards sommelier tours
• wine, cheese and olive tasting
• country side travel arrangements
• show ticket service
• hands-on cooking classes
• weddings
• birthday parties
• meetings and conferences
• tennis court and tennis coach
• massage and beauty treatments
• hot air balloon
• helicopter

distances:

approx. miles

Lucca	4
Pisa	12
beaches (Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi)	12
Florence	31
Cinque Terre	37
Siena	50
Bolgheri	50
Venice	160
Rome	170
Milan	190
Hospital	2,5
Golf court	18
Tennis club	1,5

prices 2008:

	Jan Feb March Nov Dec	Apr May June July Aug Sept Oct
prices per week sat-sat	14,000 Euro	18,000 Euro

service included:

• Heating/air-conditioning, electricity, water, gas
• linen change on saturday and wednesday
  
• 2 housekeeper for daily maid service
  
• breakfast service everyday (Continental style buffet breakfast)
  
• chef to prepare either lunch or dinner 6 days per week
  
• chef service for groceries shopping
  
• gardener / pool attendant
  

not included in the price:

• Telephone, fax and internet charges
• personal laundry
• additional linen changes

extra services:

• baby sitting
  
• limo service
• pick up service
• doctor
• audiovisual equipment
  
• beach club
  
• english speaking concierge service

Check in:             after           4 pm
Check out:           before    11 am

our suggestion:

Beautiful and cosy - a wonderful escape for families and small groups.