Villa Bartolomeo 14
Luxury Villa and Pool close to Lucca : Marlia, Lucca
Nice little touches
- Being in private gardens surrounded by the countryside and yet within easy reach of Lucca is a very privileged position - the best of both worlds
An elegant villa for 14 on the foothills of the apennine mountains just north of Lucca, Villa Bartolomeo has been recently and painstakingly restored to its former 18th-century glory. Today it has all the elegance and charm of a bygone era coupled with the amenities that make modern life comfortable; it has a beautiful private pool set in formal gardens, a lift, AC throughout and spacious comfortable bedrooms.
The views from the villa are wonderful, ranging over the Serchio river valley towards the jewel of a city that is Lucca, just a 10 minute drive away. This is a villa for those who want to experience the delights of Tuscany in all their glory: the owners are experts at organising all sorts of tours, experiences, and culinary delights. From private chefs in the villa to picnics on wild and lesser-known beaches, night tours of museums and guided visits to the fabulous historic villas and gardens in the area, nothing is too much trouble.
Villa Bartolomeo is listed under the following categories:
Accommodation
This historic villa has elegant and spacious rooms throughout, with high painted vaulted ceilings and antique furniture. One enters the villa into a beautiful living room with tall windows that face a long-reaching view towards the Tuscan countryside and Lucca. The room is centred on a fireplace and furnished with comfortable sofas. On the other side of the entrance hall a spacious dining room is ready for those few days you might not wish to dine outside, al-fresco, under the furnished and shaded pergola.
At the back of the house you'll find the studio, a quiet room for those who might need to do some work while away, a service bathroom, and the kitchen, where the owners' respect for the past and enthusiasm for the future is most apparent, with the original kitchen maintained and restored, including a wonderful working fireplace with charcoal burners, as well as a large stone sink, paired with a wall of modern kitchen appliances.
There is also a lift to reach the further two floors with ease. On the first floor the master bedroom is a vast bedroom with windows facing the view towards Lucca, and a large bathroom with a claw-footed bathtub and a large shower. An ensuite double bedroom as well as an ensuite twin bedroom complete this floor. On the second and last floor the vaulted ceilings of the lower floors change to impressive ceilings of wooden beams and rafters, sloping down from the central ridge. On this floor there are two doubles with ensuite bathroom, as well as two twin bedrooms which share a bathroom.
The villa is surrounded by its gardens, with a large lawned and gated section to the left (if facing the villa) with a private pool, shaded pergola and sun-furniture. Behind the villa an annex, the 'limonaia', can be used for staff or for extra guests on request, please ask us about this. It has a double bed, a bathroom and a kitchen, making it a self-contained unit that can sleep 2 to 4.
Features
Villa Details
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming Pool
- Wifi
- Free Parking
- Private Pool
- Fireplace
- Insect Screens
- Pets Welcome
- Barbecue
- Central Heating
- Gated Property
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 2 Doubles And One Twin, All Ensuite, On The First Floor Of The Villa
- 2 Ensuite Doubles, Plus Two Twin Bedrooms That Share A Bathroom On The Top Floor.
- One Bathroom On The Ground Floor
- A Further Bathroom In The Activity Room In The Basement
- Hairdryers
- Bathroom Products
Kitchen equipment
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Original Fireplace And Charcoal Burners
- American Coffee Machine
- Italian 'Moka' Coffee Maker
- Nespresso Coffee Machine
- Kettle
- Toaster
- Fridge Freezer
- Oven
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Private Wine Cellar With Local Wines And Beers.
- Gym On Request (In The Basement Room)
- Smart Tv And Sat
- Work Desk And Studio
- Insect Screens
- Barbecue
- Free Wifi
- Fireplace
- Washing Machine
- Baby Bed And High Chair
- Iron And Ironing Board
- Fans Available
What's included
- Linen And Towels
- Pool Towels
- In-House Concierge Service
Extras
- Airport Transfers
- Tours, Drivers And Guides Can Be Arranged
- Private Chef On Request
- Extra Linen And Towel Changes Available On Request
- Extra Beds Can Be Arranged On The Sofa Bed In The Annexe, And Singles In Bedrooms If Required.
- Pizza Party
- Babysitter
- Bike Hire Can Be Organised
Outdoors
- Private Swimming Pool
- Private Gardens
- Furnished Terraces And Gardens
Nearby Activities
- Tennis Courts 10 Min Drive
- Horse Riding 10 Mins
- Plenty Of Local Restaurants Nearby
- River And Coastal Swimming
- Fishing Locations Nearby
- Read more about the area around Villa Bartolomeo
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Where is Villa Bartolomeo ?
Getting here
- Pisa Airport (PSA): 40 min
- Florence Airport (FLR): 1hr
- Genoa or Bologna Airport s2 hrs
- Closest Railway Station Lucca, 15 min
Around Villa Bartolomeo
Though it's undeniably tempting to fully indulge in the amenities at Villa Bartolomeo, the villa also serves as an ideal starting point for exploring the prominent attractions of Lucca, Pisa, Florence, Pistoia and the captivating seaside destinations of Versilia, including Forte dei Marmi and Viareggio.
Lucca, just a short 15-minute drive from the villa, holds the distinction of being an Italian "Città d'arte" or "City of Art" due to its remarkably preserved Renaissance walls, originally constructed as a defensive fortification and later transformed into a pedestrian promenade. Lucca is also surrounded by beautiful historic villas worth visiting - Historic Villas of Lucca
Torre del Lago, home to the internationally renowned open air Puccini opera festival, is just half an hour's drive away and the perfect place to see some fabulous opera: Puccini Festival.
In a half-hour drive you can also reach Forte dei Marmi, a coastal town with a sandy beach nestled within a pine forest. Here, you can explore the local market, embark on a leisurely bike ride amidst the historic villas and take a walk along the Pontile, a scenic pier along the coast.
Venturing on a slightly longer journey, you'll find the cultural treasures of Florence, which are less than an hour's drive from Villa Bartolomeo.
Nearby Activities
- Closest Restaurant 2km away
- Lots of excellent restaurants in Lucca
- Stately Homes of Lucca with 20 min drive
- Wonderful Walks in the apennine mountains nearby
- Thermal Baths at Bagni di Lucca
- Pisa and the leaning tower 40 min away
- Florence 1h 30min by train from Lucca
- Cinque Terre 1hr 30 min
Villa Bartolomeo
Sleeps: 14
From € 975 to 1,896 per day
From € 6,825 to € 11,375 per week
Approximately
$ 7,985 to $ 13,309 in USD
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- Up to 3 activity or restaurant bookings per stay
- Local recommendations and insider knowledge
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Worth Knowing
Tourist Tax: Many local administrations charge a tourist tax for rental accommodation, which varies by town. Charges typically range from €0.50 to €5 per person per night, with a maximum of 5-7 nights. Children are sometimes exempt. These charges are collected by property owners and paid directly to them.
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