Villa Ridolfo
Villa Ridolfo
From €6500 per week
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- From €6500 per week
TUSCANY
Villa Rodolfo is a beautifully restored farmhouse on the hills surrounded by olive trees and vineyards. Quiet and secluded retreat, this villa is equipped with all the amenities to ensure maximum comfort. Guests can enjoy the coziness of 4 large bedrooms, including an easily accessible one at ground floor, all with stylish en-suite bathroom. All indoor living spaces are generous and flooded with natural light, including the massive kitchen and dining room. The sumptuous front garden is perfect for an apéritif after a long afternoon lounging in the pool or for a tuscan al-fresco dinner while enjoying the view of a breathtaking sunset over Lucca. The location of Villa Rodolfo couldn’t be more convenient, with Florence just an hour away and the Tuscan sandy beaches of Viareggio just 30 minutes away
4 BEDROOMS / 4 BATHROOMS
Ground Floor:
Queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and Turkish bath. This room is easily accessible from the garden and has traditional tuscan terracotta flooring.
First Floor:
Queen bedroom with en-suite shower room;
Queen/twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom with claw-foot tub;
Queen/twin bedroom with en-suite shower room.
All bedrooms have A/C and exquisite hardwood floors with underfloor heating; all bathrooms are provided with hair dryers.
LIVING SPACES
Ground Floor: The living room is a welcoming open space that extends from the front to the back of the building in three sections, including two smaller sitting rooms and a TV room with cozy sofa facing the custom-designed fireplace. The main dining room features a bar corner with stools, a generous wooden top table seating 12 and a fully equipped kitchen with marble tops, a perfect space to host a dinner with friends or a cooking class with a professional chef.
OUTDOOR FEATURES
The front manicured garden boasts a modern patio with dining table and chairs, perfect for summer al fresco dining. The pool (40′ x 20′) is located on a ledge facing the valley and surrounded by a stone deck furnished with lounging chairs and shades. On the upper level, dominated by a verdant olive tree garden, there is a wooden deck with a Jacuzzi chromotherapy hot tub and shower. Views from both the hot tub and the pool are glorious.
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Villa Rodolfo is perched on the side of a hill overlooking a beautiful valley just a few kilometers south of Lucca. The location guarantees a great deal of privacy as well as breathtaking views during the day and at sunset. Also, the most sought-after Tuscan tourist locations are within a 1-hour drive from the villa, giving the guests plenty of options to customize their Tuscan experience.
Nearest Airport: Florence Peretola 56 min; Pisa Galileo Galilei 37 min
Nearest serviced town: 6 min
Nearest major city: Lucca 21 min
Nearest beach: Forte dei Marmi: 44 min
Driving time estimated by Google Maps
The historic town of Lucca features many attractions and unlimited historic charm. Take a stroll or rent a bicycle and ride on its ancient walls and through the town past famous monuments, several churches and the Guinigi Tower, which has trees planted at the top. Make sure to visit the church of Saint Michele and then enjoy a cappuccino in Saint Michele square. Don’t miss shopping along Via Fillungo!
North of Lucca, the famous Garfagnana Valley extends for miles, a splendid natural vista of mountains and hills. Along the way, stop at the famous “Devil’s Bridge”—legend says the Devil himself has visited this spot. A huge Halloween celebration is held here every year. In Pisa, the famous Leaning Tower awaits. Some say it is one of the wonders of the world, and all agree that a sight of the Leaning Tower is a must for all those coming Italy. The nearby Forte Dei Marmi is one of the most popular places in Italy during the summer, boasting a beautiful beach, elegant shops and boutiques, and an active nightlife of bars and clubs like La Capannina and the Twiga Club.
WHERE TO EAT
Buca di Sant’Antonio – Mouthwatering dishes with excellent service. The English speaking waiters will thoroughly explain every dish and provide impeccable service.
Via Cervia 3, Lucca – +39 0583 558 81
Ristorante Lombardo – great local food and attentive service, all enhanced by a stunning view from the terrace.
Via della Pieve S. Stefano 4801, Lucca – +39 0583 394268
Antica Locanda di Sesto – a very good and consistent restaurant in Lucca, where the food and the service will not disappoint you.
Via Ludovica 1660, Lucca – +39 0583 578181
Ristorante Giglio – A lovely restaurant within the city walls with indoor and outdoor dining. Friendly and attentive service, including a complimentary glass of Prosecco while you make up your mind on what to order.
Piazza del Giglio 2, Lucca – +39 0583 494 058
Vino e Convivio – If you want wine by the glass accompanied by de-li-cious homemade food, do not be fooled by the look of this very rustic osteria. Extensive selection of wine and great simple dishes that change almost daily (they do not have a menu) that you do not want to miss. If available, order a glass of Ripasso Superiore della Valpolicella by Monte Dall’Ora (you are welcome!).
Via Di Coselli 4/6, Guamo – +39 0584 989 069
WHERE TO SHOP
Chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! at Chocolat, a city heaven for chocoholics.
Corte Cenami 1, Lucca – +39 0583 467 878
Tuscan Cigars – Those who like to know the story of an all-Italian pride can make a visit to the Manifatture Sigaro Toscano of Mugnano where guided tours reveal the history and work processes of the most loved cigars in the world. Today the handmade cigars are those of great value, limited editions or special editions such as the Moro, the Millenium, the Toscano Original or Selected.
Via Enrico Mattei 780, Lucca – +39 0583 4391
Jewelry – Lucia Giovannetti Maison – romantic jewels created with great passion and Italian craftsmanship.
Via Santa Croce 20, Lucca – +39 0583 464331
Amenities
Air Conditioning
Jacuzzi
Maid Service
Parking
Private Chef
Swimming Pool
Terrace / Alfresco Dining
View
Wifi
Extra Optional Services
Airport Transfer
Cooking class
Extra Housekeeping
Fresh Groceries
Laundry service
Private Chef
Pricing and Availability
Standard rates €8,600.00
From – 30 Mar 2024 – 17 May 2024 €6,500.00
From – 18 May 2024 – 30 Aug 2024 €8,600.00
From – 31 Aug 2024 – 01 Nov 2024 €6,500.00
Pricing Notes
INCLUDED WITH RENT
Electricity and A/C up to €150/week, water, gas for cooking and final cleaning
Mid-week housekeeping service and linen change (Wed)
Wi-Fi internet access
Pool and garden maintenance
NOT INCLUDED WITH RENT
Electricity and A/C over the consumption of €150/week, charged at €0,35/kWh
Heating charged upon consumption
Extra housekeeping service: €18/hour
Chef service and cooking classes
Cost of food and beverages
NOTES
Security deposit: €1,000 to be held by the agency
Pets not allowed
Check-in: between 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. – Check-out: before/by 10:00 am
All extra services must be paid locally, prior to departure, unless otherwise arranged
Toscana - Tuscany
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 medieval village of San Gimignano is located on a hill right in front of you. The valley that opens up below the villa is covered with vineyards, olive groves, and cypress trees! The sunset seen from here is something impressive! The photos you take from the villa will be the most beautiful and unforgettable postcards of your vacation in Tuscany! The garden of the property is developed on 2 levels: entering the property from the automatic gate, you will immediately find the parking lot on your left, suitable for a maximum of 4 cars. In front of the house (same level) a very large veranda, equipped with outdoor sofas. Also, a gazebo with a marble table for 14 people. The swimming pool is located in the “lower” area of the garden which is accessed by a wide tuff staircase (not steep and easy to walk, there are only a few steps). The upper part of the land, where the house is located, and the pool area are “divided” by a fence with a net and a small gate located at the beginning of the staircase that you can close or open at your discretion at any time. This is to ensure maximum safety for children, in accordance with local regulations. In the pool area, sun loungers and umbrellas are available for all guests. From next year 2024 (perhaps already this summer) there will also be three small gazebos on the lawn opposite the pool. The pool is 12 x 5 meters and works with the most modern water sanitization techniques. Interior Description Ground Floor A very large and bright living room, accessible from the large veranda of the villa. Here you will find a comfortable sofa and two armchairs, a large table ideal for 14 guests, and a modern and fully equipped "open" kitchen! Another smaller living area, adjacent to the main living room, furnished with sofas and a large 55" super HD TV. A complete "common" bathroom (accessible from the small TV lounge). A large double bedroom with an en suite bathroom. In this room with a king-size bed and wardrobe, it is also possible to prepare a double sofa bed for any two children in case you are more than 12 people (there are 6 rooms in the villa, and we cannot accept more than 12 adults and 2 children in total). A small laundry area at your disposal with a washing machine, dryer, iron, and cleaning products. All the rooms on the ground floor have direct access to the veranda or garden of the villa through a French door. First Floor The first floor of the villa is divided into two areas, offering a total of 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Three of these rooms are accessible by a staircase from the larger living room (one of which also has a private terrace). The other two bedrooms can be reached by an additional staircase from the smaller living room (the TV area). 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