VILLA FELICE

VILLA FELICE
Citr code: 046007CAV0029

Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6, Bathrooms 6
Capannori, Lucca – Tuscany, Italy

At the foot of Monte Pisano, in the Vorno valley, (6 km from Lucca) is this beautiful typical Tuscan farmhouse, nestled among olive groves. In front of the house, a wooden bridge over a small pond leads to a charming private island shaded by trees.

The property was the home of the famous architect Felice Matteucci who invented the first striking engine (prototype for the modern car) in his on-site laboratory.

He lived in this home from 1808 to 1887 where he conducted his most important scientific research.

Matteucci was the son of the famous Minister of Justice of the Republic of Lucca and noblewoman Angiola Tomei Albiani. Over the centuries the house has hosted many fancy events and noble ceremonies. Today it is a charming villa for rent with 6 beautiful bedrooms with private bathrooms. Moreover, its beautiful and magnificent park is perfect for wedding parties and social events.

Villa Felice is a gem of a Tuscan farmhouse set on a stunning estate of hill-terraced olive groves and overlooking a small lake with its own little tree-shaded island reached by a wooden bridge. It is a special home of great comfort and elegance with 6 luxuriously appointed guestrooms each with magnificent en-suite bath/shower rooms for up to twelve guests.

The ground floor is spacious and sunny offering a salon with comfortable sofas, a guest study, a grand domed dining room, and a Tuscan kitchen. The jasmine covered gazebo surrounded by lawned gardens sets the perfect backdrop to the flood-lit swimming pool. Villa Felice is a blissful retreat to discover and enjoy the magical beauty of la Dolce vita.

BEDROOM & BATHROOM

• Bedroom 1: “San Paolino” double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suite bathroom with bathtub-shower combination
• Bedroom 2: “San Pietro” double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suite bathroom with bathtub-shower combination
• Bedroom 3: “Sant’Anna” double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suite bathroom with bathtub and shower
• Bedroom 4: “San Colombano” twin bed (80cm x 90cm) that can be converted into a double; en-suite bathroom with a shower
• Bedroom 5: “San Jacopo” double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suite bathroom with shower
• Bedroom 6: “San Martino” double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suite bathroom with shower

FEATURES & AMENITIES

• 6 individually styled double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
• Fully equipped Tuscan-style kitchen
• Dining area with seating for 12
• Satellite television
• DVD player
• Video Library
• Centralized music system
• Wi-Fi 7MB
• Fitness room
• Safe in each room
• Fireplace
• Banquet hall
• Air-conditioned / heated bedrooms

OUTDOOR FEATURES

• Floodlit pool (12m x 6m x 1,8 m)
• Alfresco dining
• Barbecue
• Large garden
• Fireplace
• Private lake
• Private parking
• Gazebo
• Bedrooms

THE PRICE INCLUDES

• Daily Chef service for preparation of breakfast and one meal (lunch or dinner) 6 days a week (Wednesday day off)
• Daily maid service in the morning 6 days a week (Sunday day off)
• Concierge service on-call and on-site
• Gardener
• Pool attendant
• Porter service
• Heating/air-conditioning, electricity (up to 750 KW, over this amount client will be charged accordingly to usage), water, gas
• Linen change on Saturday and Wednesday
• Internet wireless connection 30MB is available in every room
• Access to the Tennis / Football / Volleyball
• Fields + balls and rackets

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE

Price on request:

• Additional chef, maid, and staff service
• Activities and excursions
• Driver service
• Private Events fee
• Personal grocery shopping
• Crib
• Cost of food and beverages: guests will be charged 12 euros per person for breakfast 40 euros per person per meat menu meal and 45 euros per fish menu meal.
• Extra beds
• Extra rollaway bed

DISTANCES

Points of interest:

• Lucca: 4 miles
• Pisa: 12 miles
• Firenze: 31 miles
• Siena: 50 miles
• Beach (Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi): 12 miles
• Cinque Terre: 37 miles
• Bolgheri: 50 miles
• Roma: 170 miles
• Venezia: 160 miles
• Milano: 190 miles
• Hospital: 2,5 miles
• Golf court: 18 miles / Putting green: 1,5 miles
• Tennis club: 1,5 miles

Airport

• Lucca: 4 miles / 6 km
• Pisa: 12 miles / 26 km
• Firenze: 31 miles / 69 km
• Milano: 190 miles / 292 km

CANCELLATION

Cancel up to 61 days before your trip and only pay 30% of the total accommodation fees for the reservation.
Cancel within 60 days of the trip and the reservation is non-refundable.

HOUSE RULES

• No smoking
• Pets not allowed
• Check-in is 4PM > 7PM
• Check out by 10AM

All credit card holders must be aged 21 years and older at check-in. Saturday to Saturday bookings only.

According to Italian law (ART. 109 – TULPS), the owners and/or managers of any touristic structure are required to register their guests with the authorities prior to allowing their access to the facilities.

In order to facilitate the registration, process you will be required to provide complete contact details (name, last name, address, telephone number etc.), a copy of the passport and the authorization to hold these details in accordance to law (D. Lgs. 196/2003) on privacy protection, prior to your arrival at the property. This information cannot be used to promote, sell, solicit any service or product to you and is required only for the individual responsible for the rental agreement.