Villa Lucia

Description from the manager

Immersed in the countryside yet minutes from the charming medieval village of San Miniato, Villa Lucia is a part of a group of buildings on what is known as the historic "Bonaparte knoll", given in 1701 to Maria Maddalena Bonaparte as part of her dowry. In 1805 the country house was passed to the family of the present owners, who have included in the villa's decor historical documentation and many furnishings of the day. Presently the elegant two storey villa and the large garden sloping down the swimming pool offer the chance to relax and enjoy the silence of nature and the essence of Tuscany.

While the entrance to the grounds is somew...hat marred by the historic building next door awaiting restoration, the beautiful arched entrance opposite the owner's large secluded villa, gives a clear idea of the charm guests will find within. The ground floor is composed of two large living areas with arched terracotta ceilings separated by a central passageway. To one side there are sofas in front of a fireplace and table for a congenial game of cards; on the other side furnishings in relaxing shades of green and yellow blend beautifully with the greenery outside the wide arched windows. The dining area at the end of this room has a table large enough to seat all guests, and it is here that the owner welcomes her guests with candles, fresh flowers and a tasting of Tuscan food on arrival night.

A door from the dining room leads to a fully equipped kitchen which opens to the terrace, itself furnished with a wooden table and two large umbrellas for breakfasts or summer dinners. From the terrace parents can even keep an eye on splashing children for a narrow brick path leads down to a solar-heated swimming pool below. On the first floor there are six large ensuite bedrooms, which combine charm and and elegant sobriety. The owner chose not to change their original structure and guests have benefited from this decision which has left them bright spacious rooms, all of which have air conditioning, Sat. TV and their own shower room.

The villa has spacious and well-landscaped grounds, at the bottom of which is a solar heated pool and separate jacuzzi. Once off the grounds there are also many things to do in the vicinity. San Miniato, whose historic centre is perched on the nearby hill, is a pleasant village with a fascinating history and from the villa there is easy access to the main road leading to Florence and Pisa, with Lucca, Siena and Volterra also within easy reach. The whole area offers a wide choice of cultural and enogastronomic activities. Montelupo is known for its wonderful ceramics and a school of ceramics that offers short-term courses for those who would like to learn to make their own. Cerreto Guidi, Volterra, and Certaldo are all small villages located around the area, which might make them the perfect destination for a day trip combined with a winetasting in one of the wonderful farmhouses in the area.

Check-In: 5:00 to 8:00 pm

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Additional Location Information

Villa Lucia is a part of a group of buildings on what is known as the historic "Bonaparte knoll", given in 1701 to Maria Maddalena Bonaparte as part of her dowry. In 1805 the country house was passed to the family of the present owners, who have included in the villa's decor historical documentation and many furnishings of the day. Presently the elegant two storey villa and the large garden sloping down the swimming pool offer the chance to relax and enjoy the silence of nature and the essence of Tuscany.

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