Villa Lavanda – Home 6935668 Villa
- 7 bedrooms
- 14 sleeps
- 7 nights min stay
Villa Lavanda – Home 6935668
- Villa
- 7 bedrooms
- sleeps 14
- 7 nights min stay
Key Info
- Ask about children
- No pets allowed
Description from owner
Description
The Villa is a large stone house – in all close to 8,000 square feet - located on 20+ acres of terraced farmland, olive groves, vineyards, landscaped gardens and lavender fields. The villa, and its amenities – pool, hot-tub, pergolas, courtyards & loggias – is completely private, although a farmer/neighbor lives directly adjacent to the villa. The views – of chestnut-forested hills, and ancient hill-towns – from all parts of the house and grounds are extraordinary.
The house was restored from a ruin about twenty years ago, but has since been constantly upgraded and maintained to highest standards with new mechanical, electrical, communications and electronic systems. Similarly – as the house is used as a primary residence by the owners – interior decoration (including contemporary and ethnic art, oriental carpets, etc.) is of the highest quality…nevertheless the house retains its original character as a large country villa.
Although quite large, the villa is divided into a number of discrete areas, providing numerous sitting and private areas, and still making it feel comfortable – and not overwhelming - for smaller groups. Living accommodation is on three floors, while the gym is located on a fourth floor.
* The Most Beautiful Villages in Tuscany – James Bentley/Thames & Hudson
One section of the house, consisting of a living room with fireplace, bedroom & en suite bathroom, loggia (with spectacular views) and small kitchen is configured as an independent apartment.
Sleeping accommodation is for fourteen persons in seven bedrooms – four with en suite bathrooms, and three others sharing two-and-a-half baths.
Living areas include a very large, South-facing living room, with wood stove and a large dining area off the living area; the dining table seats fourteen. There are a further two study/living rooms each with a fireplace, and one with an enclosed loggia, for reading or relaxing. A second loggia on the top floor, with a small, adjacent kitchen – is connected to a second master bedroom and has truly magnificent views. There is a further large
sitting room on the lower floor of the house. There are multiple entrances; two flagstone paved courtyards –-- one with both gas & charcoal BBQ’s, a pizza oven and outdoor
dining table for 14: the second, with its ping-pong table, another pizza oven & lemon trees connects to the gymnasium. There are wisteria and grape-covered pergolas for eating or relaxing on hammocks in various locations, and an outdoor ‘sleeping pavilion’.** Open, dramatic views from every location.
Located in the village of Bagni di Lucca, in Lucca Province. Bagni di Lucca is known for being one of the most beautiful villages in all of Tuscany.
• Two kitchens, Furnishings, salt-water pool, large Hot Tub, Courtyards, BBQs, Gym, Gardens, olive trees grove, vegetable gardens, herb garden, beehives (our own honey) and fruit trees, A large HD TV and DVD player - with very extensive CD
collection of European, US and UK films and TV series is located in the study next to the kitchen - is connected to a satellite TV service with international, multi-channel service.
• Internet: Two systems --- Both ADSL & a satellite service with near total wireless coverage of the house. Laptop MAC & PC is available for guests’ use. A copier/scanner/fax machine is available for the use of guests.
• Telephone: Landline service includes complimentary long-distance calls to landlines in Europe, UK and the US.
• There is a bocce lawn set in the olive groves, while a Ping-Pong table is located in the courtyard adjacent to the gym. The villa has a large selection of board games, for children and adults, including Backgammon, Chess, card tables etc
• Library: A very extensive library, that also includes a large collection of travel guides, maps etc.
• Laundry: A separate laundry with two washing machines and one dryer, along with outside clothes lines.
• Children/Infants: Crib, car seats, stair gates etc. are all available at the villa
• Handicapped Access: Ramps allowing for handicapped access can be provided
on the main floor of the house. (Accessibility to main living room, cloakroom, study
(TV), office and one bedroom with en-suite bathroom). There are grab-bars at various
locations and hand-rails on most exterior staircases.
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Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
Bedroom 5: Queen Bed
Bedroom 6: 2 Twin beds
Bedroom 7: 2 Twin beds - 6 Full baths, 1 Half bath
Amenities
- Jacuzzi or hot tub
- Mountain Views
- Grill
- Patio
- Solarium or roof terrace
- Balcony or terrace
- Fireplace
- Safe
- Staffed property
- Table tennis
- Games room
- Stove
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
- Housekeeping Included
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: $1,500.00 - Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Jonathan C.
- Calendar last updated:
- 30 Dec 2015
- Years listed:
- 8
- Based in:
- United States
Languages spoken: English
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Jonathan (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Jonathan (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Jonathan (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Jonathan the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Jonathan (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Jonathan (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Jonathan (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Jonathan (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Jonathan (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Jonathan (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Jonathan (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Jonathan (the owner) a message.
If Jonathan (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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