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Villa ControniLucca · 12 bedrooms · sleeps 24
Only 10 minutes drive from the walled city of Lucca, Villa Controni is an exclusive base from which to explore all of Tuscany.
At a glance: Villa Controni is a 12-bedroom villa in Lucca that sleeps 24, with 14 bathrooms. One of six villas on the Coselli Estate in Capannori, 10 minutes by car from the walls of Lucca, with a private chapel, a floodlit pool (18 m × 8 m), air conditioning throughout, shared tennis and volleyball courts, and a chef six days a week for breakfast and one meal (groceries billed at cost). From €21,995 per week. From about €131 per person a night (€916 a week), based on the from rate with all 24 guests and a minimum 7-night stay.
About This Villa
Only 10 minutes drive from the walled city of Lucca, Villa Controni is an exclusive base from which to explore all of Tuscany. Florence is just an hour away, and Pisa just 20 minutes. Explore the scenic roads of the Chianti Valley, or visit towns like Siena and San Gimignano. Hike the cliffside villages of the Cinque Terre (1.5 hours), swim in the seas of the Versilian Riviera (30 minutes), or relax in a nearby thermal spa. Tennis and golf are available nearby.
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Villa Tour
Verdi: double bed (170 x 200 cm); en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower
Leonardo: double bed (170 x 200 cm); en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower
Raffaello: twin beds (80 x 200 cm) that can be made up as a double; en-suite bathroom with shower
Michelangelo: double bed (170 x 200 cm); en-suite bathroom with shower
Boccaccio: double bed (170 x 200 cm); en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower
Caravaggio: double bed (170 x 200 cm); en-suite bathroom with shower
Galileo: double bed (170 x 200 cm); en-suite bathroom with shower
Giotto: double bed (170 x 200 cm); en-suite bathroom with shower
Dante: double bed (170 x 200 cm); en-suite bathroom with shower
Lippi: double bed (170 x 200 cm); en-suite bathroom with shower
Botticelli: double bed (170 x 200 cm); en-suite bathroom with shower
Puccini: double bed (170 x 200 cm); en-suite bathroom with shower
Only 10 minutes drive from the walled city of Lucca, Villa Controni is an exclusive base from which to explore all of Tuscany. Florence is just an hour away, and Pisa just 20 minutes. Explore the scenic roads of the Chianti Valley, or visit towns like Siena and San Gimignano. Hike the cliffside villages of the Cinqueterre (1.5 hours), swim in the seas of the Versilian Riviera (30 minutes), or relax in a nearby thermal spa. Tennis and and golf are available nearby.
Villa Controni is a magnificent Renaissance villa with its own chapel, castle ruins, and splendid fountains. The property was completely renovated in 2005.
The pillars and arches of the entrance hall lead up the staircase, where all bedroom windows frame panoramic views across Lucca and the surrounding countryside.
From the angel-frescoed ceiling of the lounge and grand music room to the arched loggia with views across the camellia garden, all of the rooms have been restored according to tradition and furnished to the highest level of style and comfort.
Twelve spacious bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (one can be made up as two twins), all with individually controlled heat and air conditioning and telephone line
Comfortable living room with satellite TV, DVD and video library
Italian style gardens with fountain, camelia and azalea trees
Private chapel (not concecrated) available for weddings and other special celebrations
Daily chef service for preparation of breakfasts and 1 meal (either lunch or dinner) 6 days a week (Off Wednesday) (cost of groceries & beverages not included)
Daily maid service in the morning 6 days a week (Off Sunday)
Daily concierge service on call and on site 6 days a week (Off Wednesday)
Daily pool attendant and gardeners service 5 days a week (Off Sunday and Monday)
Utilities (including heat, A/C, water, gas & electricity)
Grocery shopping service (guests pay grocery receipts)
Utilities (including heat, A/C, water, gas & electricity)
Quick answers about Villa Controni
- How many people does Villa Controni sleep?
- Villa Controni sleeps 24 guests in 12 bedrooms, with 14 bathrooms.
- Where is Villa Controni?
- A walled medieval city in northwest Tuscany, bicycle the ramparts on top of the four-kilometre walls, climb the Torre Guinigi with the oak trees growing from its roof, visit the Puccini House where the composer was born, and dine in the oval Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, built on the foundations of a Roman amphitheatre.
- How much does it cost to rent Villa Controni?
- Villa Controni rents from €21,995 per week. Rates vary by season, and your Doorways travel advisor confirms the exact rate for your dates.
- What is included at Villa Controni?
- Daily chef service for preparation of breakfasts and 1 meal (either lunch or dinner) 6 days a week (Off Wednesday) (cost of groceries & beverages not included); Daily maid service in the morning 6 days a week (Off Sunday); Daily concierge service on call and on site 6 days a week (Off Wednesday); Daily pool attendant and gardeners service 5 days a week (Off Sunday and Monday).
- Are cribs available at Villa Controni?
- Yes. Cribs are available for €125 per week.
- Does Villa Controni have air conditioning?
- Yes. Villa Controni has air conditioning throughout the villa, not only in the bedrooms.
- How do I book Villa Controni?
- Book Villa Controni through Doorways Villa Vacations, a US-based, IATA-accredited agency arranging Italian villa stays since 1994. Send an inquiry with your dates, and a dedicated travel advisor replies with availability and the rate.
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- Since 1994
- Choosing villas in Italy
- Twice a year
- In Italy, with overnight stays
- Hundreds
- Of villas turned down
Inspiration to get you dreaming
Your concierge can help arrange unforgettable experiences tailored to your stay.
Lucca
A bicycle ride around the walls
Rent a bicycle at any of the shops just inside the walls and ride the full four-kilometre circuit. Best at golden hour with the city below.
Lucca
Piano-and-opera evening at Puccini's house
Puccini's birthplace in Lucca holds intimate piano-and-voice evenings most nights in summer. A drink, an hour of arias, dinner after.
Lucca
Pasta-making at a Lucchesia villa
Tortelli lucchesi, hand-rolled pici, the family ragù — half a day at a Lucchesia farmhouse with a nonna and a long lunch.
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Vineyard tasting in the Colline Lucchesi
The Lucchesia hills just north of the city have a quiet wine country of their own. A morning at a small family producer, the Colline Lucchesi DOC, lunch with the vineyard.
Lucca
Versilia beach day at Forte dei Marmi
Thirty minutes west to the most chic stretch of the Tuscan coast. A private beach club, lunch at La Capannina di Franceschi, dinner at Bistrot in Forte dei Marmi.
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The Garfagnana mountain morning
Forty-five minutes north into the Apuan Alps. Hike, swim in a mountain pool, lunch at a malga.
Availability
Pricing is per week, Saturday to Saturday. Diagonal cells mark changeover Saturdays — morning departure / afternoon arrival.
Available Booked Changeover (Saturday)
November 2026
December 2026
January 2027
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Lucca
A walled medieval city in northwest Tuscany — bicycle the ramparts on top of the four-kilometre walls, climb the Torre Guinigi with the oak trees growing from its roof, visit the Puccini House where the composer was born, and dine in the oval Piazza dell'Anfiteatro, built on the foundations of a Roman amphitheatre.
Map location is approximate. Contact us with any questions.
