Villa Controni

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.

Eleven spacious double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (ten are doubles and one can be made up as a queen or 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)