St Andrea
St Andrea
Camaiore LU, ItalyFrom €5,000.00 per week
Camaiore LU, Italy
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- From €5,000.00 per week
St Andrea sleeps 15 + 2 people in 6 bedrooms (+ sofa bed) and 6 bathrooms. Excellent location for large family reunions and weddings.
Spectacular views on the Versilian coast. Very convenient position close to beaches and to the attractive art city of Pietrasanta. Comforts and convenience including Jacuzzi and air conditioning. Outdoor seating areas. Swimming pool, Sat TV, central heating, BBQ; stereo.
The property is set in a beautiful eighteenth century residence nestled within the Versilia hills which dominate the Tuscan coast, and is surrounded by manicured Italian gardens and century-old olive groves. There is also a small apartment (located a few meters away) obtained from the restoration of an ancient mill, the wooden and iron mill machineries are perfectly preserved.
A charming Italian garden with roses and citrus trees looks towards the sea at the villa entrance. To the left of the living room is a spacious and well furnished covered loggia ideal for al-fresco dining and behind is the panoramic pool.
The restoration has been carried out with full respect of the original building materials and has created a stylish holiday retreat which retains all the charm of the historic residence together with the tranquillity and privacy of a home.
The breathtaking panoramic view of the sea, Versilia plains and Tuscan hills can be appreciated from the house, swimming pool, gardens and terrace.
The large frescoed living rooms feature beautiful beamed ceilings and fine period furniture.
The bedrooms overlooking the enchanting landscape are nicely furnished.
The stylish bathrooms are finished with fine Italian marble and hand-painted ceramic tiles.
St Andrea offers a combiation of relaxation, nature, art, culture and sports. In addition to the local medieval town of Pietrasanta being on the door step, the most important art cities of Tuscany such as Lucca, Pisa, Florence and Siena are also within easy reach.
The marble quarries of Carrara in which Michelangelo carved his masterpiece are a short drive away and the “Cinque Terre” and the Apuan Alps are also close by. The famous Versilia beaches and the golf course at Forte dei Marmi are located just minutes away.
Relaxing walks through country paths from the villa which lead to ancient villages such as Saint Lucia and Monteggiori or to designer shopping in the fashionable centre of Forte dei Marmi are all apart of what is available to complete your holiday.
Pool and Grounds
The pool, 10×4 meters, is open from the 15th of April to the 15th of October. Guests will be provided with a pool towel.
The ornamental gardens planted with roses and citrus trees offer a haven of beautiful panoramic views of the Versilia coast line, open all year around where you can enjoy a quiet moment reading or walking through the lemon trees, roses and decorative fountains.
The swimming pool, with sun beds and umbrellas, is located in a panoramic area in the centre of the gardens behind the villa. An oasis of peace and tranquillity surrounded by enchanting grounds of unique beauty.
The rooms, are spacious and nicely furnished. The stylish bathrooms are finished with fine Italian marble and hand-painted ceramic tiles.
Ground floor
Living room with 2 large French doors opening towards the garden offering beautiful sea view.
Dining room with seats for 15 people ( possibility of seat up to 20 people).
Billiard room
Toilet (3 steps up)
Large kitchen (6 hobs, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, table and fire place)
Bathroom with shower (3 steps up)
Private consecrated Chapel perfect for celebrations
First floor sleeps up to 6 people
#1 Suite (70 sqm, 2 people ) consists of a bedroom and a lounge with sofas. The frescoed suite offers a view over the sea, the hills and the garden and is furnished with antique. The large bathroom, finished in Italian marble, has a relaxing round Jacuzzi for two; WIFI; Satellite TV.
#2 Deluxe frescoed bedroom (30 sqm, 2 people) with impressive panoramic view of the sea, the hills and the garden. Double bed, ensuite bathroom, with spacious shower, finished in fine Italian marble. Surface: about 30 sqm; WIFI; Satellite TV.
#3 Deluxe frescoed bedroom (30 sqm, 2 people) with impressive panoramic view of the sea, the hills and the garden. Double bed ensuite bathroom, with spacious shower, finished in fine Italian marble. Surface: about 30 sqm; WIFI; Satellite TV; Game room.
Second floor sleeps up to 9+2 people
#4 Suite (sleeps 3+2 people) large living room with double sofa bed and decorative fireplace, 1 bedroom with 1 double bed and 1 single bed, bathroom with shower, pool view.
#5 Suite (sleeps 4 people) living room, 1 double bedroom, 1 twin bedroom, bathroom with shower, sea view.
#6 Suite (sleeps 2 people): living room, 1 double bedroom with shower in the bedroom , 1 separate bathroom (only toilet and basin), sea views
Dependence Frantoio sleeps 2 people (available ONLY upon request) at extra charge
#7 Frantoio suite in the oil mill (100 sqm) with sea view, and authentic vintage machinery. The suite features large king size bed, onyx bath with shower, satellite TV, WIFI, kitchen and 500 sqm garden for exclusive use. Decorative Fireplace. (This suite is available upon request
Services upon request
Services, activities as well as wedding and events can be organized by Serena a professional wedding planner and personal assistant.
Booking service for restaurants and museums, motorcycles, boats, taxis and cars. Car hire from the main rental companies. Classic, luxury or vintage car hire. A “shopping advisor” to assist and accompany you to all the main shopping areas.
Pisa, Lucca, Florence, Siena, San Gimignano or any destination with a private guide, or an organized tour in different languages. Visits to wine cellars for wine tasting and olive oil tasting. Hiking, trekking through the hills and mountains in the area. Boat trips on a local fishing boat, sailing boat, catamaran. Windsurfing and sailing school. Cookery and Italian lessons.
Distances: closest village Capezzano 3 km, closest restaurant 1500 meters, Pietrasanta 6 km, closest beach Marina di Pietrasanta 6 km, Forte dei Marmi 10km, Lucca 31 km, Pisa 31 km, Cinque Terre 42 km, Florence 103 km. Closest airport Pisa 31 km.
Closest beach resort Marina di Pietrasanta Bagno Texas with pool: 15 mins by car or Bagno Cavallone (no pool): 15 mins by car.
BEST RESTAURANT La Dogana Closed on Monday all day and on Tuesday for lunch, 3 km far
About Pietrasanta
Countryside and coastal Tuscany in one holiday in this beautiful and spacious villa located in a very quiet position on a hillside of the Versilian coast. The location is very convenient, only 6 km away from Pietrasanta, a very attractive ‘City of Arts’ between the sea and the Apuan Alps nicknamed ‘the little Athens’.
The town is renowned thanks to the high concentration of internationally famous artists that decided to set there (among those are Fernando Botero, Igor Mitoraj, Kan Yasuda)
The historic centre is nowadays considered one of the most elegant and cultural sites in Italy, where visitors may find over 50 art galleries, fashionable boutiques, wine bars and international cultural events such as exhibitions, concerts and festivals.
Amenities

24/7 Concierge

Air Conditioning
Billiard Table
Maid Service
Parking
Swimming Pool
Terrace / Alfresco Dining
View

Wifi
Experiences included
Bicycles
Guided Tour
Extra Optional Services
Airport Transfer
Cooking class
Fresh Groceries
Guided Tours
Kids Tours
Wine Tour
Pricing and Availability
Dates | Guests | Price per week | |
High | June 30 – September 1 | 15 | €9,500.00 |
Mid | 7 14 April (Easter Holidays) April 28 June 30 September 1 – October 6 December 22 January 5 2013 (Christmas Holidays) |
15 | €7,500.00 |
Low | Rest of year | 15 | €5,000.00 |
High | June 30 – September 1 | 17 | €11,200.00 |
Mid | 7 14 April (Easter Holidays) April 28 June 30 September 1 – October 6 December 22 January 5 2013 (Christmas Holidays) |
17 | €8,950.00 |
Low | Rest of year | 17 | €6,450.00 |
* Prices are quoted in Euros and calculated according to the CBA selling rate. Prices are subject to change in AUD due to currency flucuations. (Currency converter)
Pricing Notes
Main Villa: Final cleaning 300 Euro
Dependence: Final cleaning 100 Euro
DEPENDANCE – Il Frantoio (double bed + double sofa bed) is available on request: SEE PRICE FOR 17
INCLUDED IN THE RENTAL PRICE
- pool
- utilities (electricity, water)
- house cleaning twice a week (Tue and Thur) for 4 hours
- bed linens and bath towels changed only on Saturday
- Wi Fi and Television
- Welcome Cocktail with Prosecco.
POOL TOWELS INCLUDED. – Pets not allowed
- Pool opening dates May 2 to September 26
- Check in: from 5pm to 8pm
- Check out: from 8am to 10am
* sofabed for 2 extra people on the top floor included in the price for 15 people.
Experience Villa
- 2 hrs. tour in Pietrasanta with Serena – our concierge at Villa Sant’Andrea – visit to art galleries and shops. IT MUST BE RESERVED PRIOR ARRIVAL.
NOT INCLUDED AND AVAILABLE ON REQUEST:
- Heating is not included and metered. It will be turned on 2 days prior arrival.
- catering services available upon request
- extra housekeeping (€25 per hour per person)
- additional bed linens and towels: €20 per pax
- n. 2 baby cots €50 each per week
Security Deposit & Payment Conditions
€ 1500 security deposit payable to the agency or to be paid upon arrival in cash.
A non-refundable down payment of 30% of the full cost of accommodation is required to confirm the booking. The balance is due 60 days prior to client’s arrival.
Credit cards are NOT accepted.
Late Arrival is possible between 8.00 pm and 9.30 pm for an extra fee of 50 Euro
Activities and services organized by Wishversilia, our Concierge: www.wishversilia.com
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Tuscany is the place we all dream of….The place we want to retire to, and it is that place that will echo in your heart for a life time once you have stayed there and felt the essence of the organic life that passes by there each day.
With fields of sunflowers as far as they eye can see, olive groves and vineyards lining every street corner make Tuscany’s country side a picture worth painting. With its abundance of tiny medieval towns scattered around the hills, open air markets where locals gather each Saturday morning to offer their produce such as Truffle oil, olives, chianti wine, cured meats etc makes Tuscany the perfect place to visit for those that love food, wine and history.
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The Amalfi Coast offers an abundance of cafes, shops, art galleries and restaurants on its vertical terrain. Most beaches are small pebble inlets of land thus the best way to enjoy the sand and the turquoise water is to tour the area by boat (ask our concierge about it!) and let an expert local captain take you to his favorite spots or suggest the best seaside restaurants. A memorable experience! WHERE TO EAT Rossellinis - One of the finest Italian restaurants, Michelin-awarded and boasting very high ratings. In high season, the restaurant is open only for dinner. If you want to treat yourself to an unforgettable meal, dine here at night on one of the terraces looking down on the fishing boats 1,000 feet below! Via San Giovanni del Toro, Ravello - +39 089 818 181 Next 2 - Fine dining restaurant serving regional cuisine with a contemporary twist. Via Pasitea 242, Positano – +39 089 812 3516 Il Pirata - Panoramic restaurant built on a rock next to the water. 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