Villa 911 in Tuscany, Italy

This property is an enchanting and beautifully restored historic little hamlet set in an aristocratic estate of cypress, magnolia and weeping willow trees, lilied lakes and fountains. Hidden away in the Lucchese hills yet just 10 minutes from the walled city of Lucca, it is a Tuscan retreat of great charm available for exclusive private rental (long or short-term) and also host to a 4 and 6-day Tuscan cooking school. With luxury guest accommodation as well as a brigade of enthusiastic and professional staff at hand, this estate is the perfect place for special gatherings of family and friends as well as accommodating conference, incentive and other individually tailored programmes.

Ground Floor Fully equipped kitchen Formal dining room Drawing room with fireplace and satellite TV with dual capacity video Office with telephone, fax, internet access and computer facilities, central music system (CD, radio, cassette and microphone) and security/surveillance system. Music room with piano and log fireplace Card and billiard room Wine library with a private collection of Tuscan/Italian wines Workout room with cardiovascular and weight equipment Sun lounge/reading room Four ground floor bathrooms Service area and laundry room Staff accommodation

First Floor 12 guestrooms (4 of which can either be king or twin bedded rooms) each with superb en-suite bath and shower facilities (5 with hydromassage baths), individually temperature controlled (heating and air-conditioning), linked to a central music system, and equipped with telephone, hairdryers, bathrobes and pool towels. The property is made up of the following sections:

La Chiesina - The original stone chapel of the estate now accommodates three warm, sunny and luxurious en-suite bedrooms overlooking the swimming pool to one side and a courtyard filled with terracotta pots and lemon trees to the other. The rooms are situated above the sun lounges and TV room.

Mercurio - A warm, zesty and spacious, queen bedded room with two large armchairs and writing desk. Large en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath and separate box shower.

Melograno - A citrus lime, small but cosy double bedded room with doors opening out to a view across the Italian gardens. En-suite bathroom.

Magnolia - A gentle clementine yellow and raspberry red medium sized king or twin bedded room with double doors leading out onto a small sun terrace. En-suite bathroom.

Ferro-A-U - The oldest part of the property, once a wild-boar hunting lodge, with walls dating back to the year 1,000 and where the original olive press used to be housed. There are five central luxurious bedrooms in a horseshoe arrangement all with original beamed ceilings, terracotta floors and overlooking our little Italian piazza. These guestrooms are situated above the music room, card and billard room and wine library.

Venere - A spacious and cool wedgewood blue queen bedded room encircled with windows and comprising lounge area with sofa and chair, writing desk and a beautifully frescoed en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath.

Trifoglio - A gentle gold and red cloverleaf king or twin bedded room with doors opening out and overlooking a courtyard area filled with terracotta pots and lemon trees. En-suite bathroom.

Camelia - An intimate olive green queen bedded room with frescoed en-suite bathroom.

Cipresso - A characterful, vibrant green and red queen bedded room with frescoed en-suite bathroom.

Bacco - A regal peach and gold queen bedded room with sofa, writing desk and views across the 17th century fountains towards Lucca. En-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath.

Peschiera - Four delightful and elegant guestrooms integrated around the original 17th century fountains, overlooking the splendid Italian park and above the grand dining room and the formal drawing room.

Diana - A large, soothing emerald green king or twin bedded room with writing desk and armchairs. Luminous en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath and splendid gold features.

Giglio - A spirited and lively strawberry red and gold queen bedded room with frescoed en-suite bathroom.

Ninfea - A fresh and reflective deep blue king or twin room with trellised frescos and an en-suite bathroom.

Apollo - A seductive midnight blue and gold queen bedded room with sofa and writing desk. Bright en-suite bathroom with jacuzzi bath.

Out-Door Facilities Floodlit salt-water pool Mountain bikes Ornamental peschiera overlooked by 17th century fountains Genuine Italian piazza Outdoor tables & chairs for al fresco dining

Staff/Services Included in the weekly rental charge is a team of 3 housekeeping staff who, along with general housekeeping duties, cater for a continental/buffet breakfast each morning and provide meal service for either lunch or dinner. A chef is also available for either lunch or dinner each day (6 days per week). A gardener looks after the grounds and the swimming pool.

Additional Services WINE CELLAR & WINE TASTINGS We have a well stocked private wine cellar at the villa with prices ranging from €10 upwards. A professional wine sommelier can also be arranged to tailor-make a particular wine tasting program for your group.

TUSCAN COOKING SCHOOL Lunchtime or evening cooking lessons with our professional Italian chef can be pre-booked for up to a maximum of 14 students. Approximate cost of €150 per person which includes all ingredients, aprons, recipe print-outs and a fully serviced 3 course al fresco lunch or dinner including house wine.

LAUNDRY We are pleased to offer a service for personal laundry as well as make arrangements for any specialist dry cleaning requirements.

BABYSITTING SERVICE English speaking babysitters can be arranged.

MASSAGE Massages can be booked with a professional masseuse who will come out to the villa as and when required. We can also arrange treatments at the Grotta Guisti health spa in Montecatini.

PLANNING YOUR STAY The estate is an ideal base from which to discover the many delights of Tuscany. The medieval walled town of LUCCA is a 10 minute drive away - the small city is very easy to get around and discover for yourself or we can arrange guided tours The Leaning Tower of PISA (30 minutes away) has recently opened to the public - it is stunningly set in an open lawned piazza which also houses the Cathedral, Baptistery and Campo Santo Cemetery.

A 40 minute drive will take you to the little port and town of LERICI overlooked by a cliff top castle from where boats leave every hour to PORTOVENERE and the World Heritage site of the CINQUE TERRE - five dramatically cliff clinging villages. Renaissance FLORENCE is just an hour away, either by train or car - we can arrange guided visits as well as organise pre-booked tickets to the Uffizi or the Accademia. SIENA is an hour and a half away with possible stops on the way to SAN GIMIGNANO and MONTERIGGIONI, as is CHIANTI where you can arrange a wine-tasting at one of the many vineyards.

For those interested in art and sculpture there are the impressive marble quarries of CARRARA as well as the sculpture town of PIETRASANTA. FORTE DEI MARMI is a lively beach stop with some great shopping as you join the masses in the early evening stroll through the town.

There are many wonderful restaurants to try in the area and we can assist in pointing you in the right direction and making reservations.

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