Villa Controni is an elegant 19th-century
aristocratic villa set in the heart of a vast estate of
terraced hills and olive groves.
The villa has its own private chapel
and ancient olive press, and boasts sweeping views
across the estate and down the valley towards the medieval hilltop town
of Lucca.
Formal
Italianate gardens lay to the front of the villa, and to the rear a
pretty walled garden with manicured lawns provides a peaceful setting
for the delightful swimming pool and sun-lounge.
An
arched loggia to the rear provides a shady retreat for relaxing or
outdoor dining, overlooking the camellia garden. Tables, chairs and
umbrellas are available for dining on the spacious grounds.
All rooms within the villa are elegantly furnished.
All bedrooms are en-suite, and decorated with hand-painted
details on the walls and ceilings.
There are also magnificent views over the surrounding
countryside and down to Lucca from all bedroom windows.
With
three living rooms, a formal dining room and study area, the villa
offers larger groups plenty of opportunity to relax in each other’s
company, or enjoy moments of privacy.
Accommodation
Main Features of the Villa
11 individually styled double bedrooms with en-suite
bathrooms (1 of which can be either queen or twin)
Banquet hall, billiard room, wine tasting room and wine
cellar
Formal living room with satellite TV, DVD, video library
and fireplace
Individually controlled air conditioning / heating in each
room
Outdoor dining area
Fully equipped Tuscan style kitchen
Barbecue
First floor guest area with wireless internet access
Work out room with cardiovascular and weight equipment
Outdoor floodlit swimming pool (12 m x 4 m x 1,8 m)
Italian style garden
Phone line in each room
Outdoor and indoor wireless internet access
Services & Facilities
Included in the rental
Heating/air-conditioning, electricity, water, gas, linen
change on Saturday and Wednesday
3 housekeepers for daily maid service
Gardener
Pool attendant
English speaking concierge
Internet wireless connection
Excluded
Food - Chef service
Beverage
Telephone
Personal laundry
Any additional linen changes
Additional Services
Baby sitting
Limo service
Pick up service
Vineyards sommelier tours
Country side travel arrangements
Wine, cheese and olive oil tasting
Hands-on cooking classes
Weddings
Birthday parties
Doctor
Audiovisual equipment
Show tickets service
Meeting and conferences
Tennis court and tennis coach
Laundry service
Massages and beauty treatments
Beach club
Sommelier service
Helicopter
Hot air balloon tour
Bikes
Extra Services
In
order to guarantee the privacy and security of the guests, outside
suppliers such as guide, drivers, chefs, sommelier are not accepted.
Rental
Saturday to Saturday (unless separate negotiation). Arrival
time is after 4 pm departure time is prior to 11 am.