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 Home > Italy > Tuscany > Lucca > Villa Buonvisi |
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Villa Buonvisi is set on a rise on three hundred acres of vineyards, olive trees and woods. The English-speaking owners extend incomparable hospitality to their guests. Although the setting feels rural, the location is central for day trips, just four kilometers from Lucca and within walking distance of a small village. Across the street is a a favorite coffee bar / gelateria and from there are two bus lines to Lucca and Pisa. Lucca is famous for its thick, intact double medieval walls, which were filled with earth and now provide a peaceful promenade where people stroll and bicycle. Lucca's streets are lined with elegant shops and charming restaurants, and an antiques market is held on the last weekend of each month. Some of Italy's finest villas and gardens, many of which are open to the public, are in the surrounding hills. Explore the legendary medieval hill towns of Tuscany, each with its own unique personality. Hike in the Cinqueterre, visit the white marble quarries of Carrara, or relax at a nearby thermal spa. Lucca is just 60 minutes from Florence, 30 minutes from Pisa, and 20 minutes from the chic beach at Forte dei Marmi and Lido di Camaiore. Villa Buonvisi is a 500-year old villa renovated to a very high level of beauty and comfort. The vaulted stone ceiling of the cellar gives evidence of its history and of the original 12th-century tower that stood here before the villa was built. Villa Buonvisi has been written up in Condé Nast Traveler and many other publications. It is a perfect setting for a wedding or gathering of family and friends who are looking for an authentic experience in beautiful surroundings or who want to celebrate a special occasion. The villa is furnished with tables, chairs, and dinner service fro 50 people, which keeps catering costs down. The villa manages to be elegant and yet child-friendly with a castle-like feel. Smaller groups can enjoy the same experience at a lower cost by renting just the ground floor or the first and second floors. Ten of the bedrooms have lovely marble en suite bathrooms. All of the bedrooms have wardrobes and most also have desks. Ground floor (sleeps 4):
Second floor (sleeps 8):
Third floor (sleeps 10+6):
Cellar
Grounds: Outdoors is a beautiful large swimming pool 80 x 100 feet (25 x 30 meters) with lounge chairs, BBQ, outdoor pizza oven, separate wood-burning oven, antique bar near the pool, gardens and a beautiful grape arbor pergola furnished with tables for dining al fresco. Villa Cardinale is located uphill on the estate and has its own entrance, grounds and pool, as well as the Vera One (sleeps 4) and Vera Three (sleeps 6) Apartments, to accommodate addditional guests. These apartments also have their own pool to share. Guests can rent the entire estate for up to a maximum of 50 people. |
VILLA BUONVISI 
