Villa Lenka, Lucca

villa lenka in lucca tuscany with two white umbrellas in front
 

Villa Lenka

Bedrooms: 8 Bathrooms: 8 Sleeps: 16

Price: from € 15,000/ week

Villa Lenka is a charming 17th-century aristocratic villa set in a tranquil valley in the southern hills of Lucca.

Built in 1624, Villa Lenka was the country residence of Count Cosimo Bernardini and today it offers the very finest in Tuscan living. Beautifully restored frescos create an air of elegance throughout the reception rooms, and the villa is surrounded by magnificent Italian gardens, with a freshwater brook that flows into two small lakes. The large swimming pool is flanked by grand cypress trees and pots of fragrant lemon trees.

Details

 

THE VILLA

  • Aristocratic living room with stereo, cinema system, satellite TV/DVD, plus three other living rooms (one on each floor)

  • Large formal dining room

  • Separate breakfast room

  • Library, wine cellar, card and billiard room

  • Cozy TV lounge with fireplace

  • Four kitchens (one on each floor) and ancient wood burning oven in the cellar. The main kitchen on the ground floor is a fully equipped Tuscan-style kitchen.

  • Eight large double bedrooms (a king, four queens, three twins), each with en suite bathrooms and individually controlled heat/air conditioning

FEATURED AMENITIES

  • Terrace/Balcony

  • Staff Included

  • Wine Cellar

  • Parking

  • Pool

  • Billiards Table

  • Golf (within 30 minutes)

  • Phone

  • Internet/Wi-Fi

  • Hi-fi, cinema system, satellite TV and DVD

  • Air Conditioning/Central Heat

GROUNDS

  • Floodlit swimming pool (20 x 10 meters)

  • Outdoor dining areas and BBQ

  • Italian style gardens with two small lakes, several ponds and fountains

2024 Rates & Availability

 

Lowest Season € 15,000

  • Jan 1 - Mar 29

  • Nov 2 - Dec 20

Low Season € 18,500

  • Apr 6 - May 31

  • Sep 28 - Nov 1

Mid Season € 22,000

  • Mar 30 - Apr 5

  • Jun 1 - Jun 28

  • Aug 3 - Sep 27

  • Dec 21 - Jan 3, 2025

High Season € 23,000

  • Jun 29 - Aug 2

Included

  • 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)

  • WiFi Internet

  • Grocery shopping service (guests pay grocery and beverage receipts)

Supplementary

  • Local head tax due in cash in Euros upon arrival.

  • Additional services available upon request at an additional fee: activities and excursions, additional chef, maid and concierge services, driver service, cost of food and beverages (guests will be charged 12 euro plus VAT tax per person for breakfast and 40-55 euro plus VAT tax per person for lunches or dinners, wine and spirits, telephone (metered & based on usage) & linen changes.

Security Deposit & Notes

  • $6,000 payable by check to Doorways, returned a month after your trip minus any damages or unpaid fees.

 

Distances

Lucca 10 min

Pisa 20 min

The Cinque Terre 1.5 hrs

Versilian Riviera 30 min