Villa del Cavaliere is a historic 18th-century villa nestled within a stunning estate at the foot of Mount Pisano in the southern outskirts of Luca. The estate is surrounded by terraced olive groves, pine forest covered hilltops and castle ruins. The walled garden around the villa offers a peaceful and relaxing setting with amazing panoramic views across the surrounding valley. The villa has its own private chapel as well as an ancient olive press. For many years the estate used to cultivate rare flowers and produce extra virgin olive oil but today it is a magnificent holiday retreat offering the very best in Tuscan living with all the modern conveniences. The restored lemon house has been converted to a fitness area with beautiful large windows overlooking the private swimming pool and sun lounges.
The interior spaces are decorated with elegant furniture while preserving some historical features such as the glittering chandeliers and the rugs. The ground floor features a spacious living room with satellite TV and DVD player, a grand dining room with seating for up to twenty-six persons, a study area and a fully equipped kitchen in Tuscan style. On the same level there is also a billiard room, a laundry room and one double bedroom. A covered arched loggia in the backyard of the villa with barbecue, offers outdoor dining for all the guests. In addition, several tables, chairs and umbrellas are available on the spacious grounds for Alfresco dining. The first floor houses a living room with breathtaking views over the garden, an elegant studio and six luxurious double bedrooms. The second floor includes a lovely attic with a wooden beamed ceiling and five luxurious double bedrooms. The eleven guest-rooms with en-suite bathrooms are decorated with beautiful frescoed walls and ceilings and accommodate twenty-two persons.
Your reservation includes a complementary housekeeping and cook service six days a week. A personal chef will be at your disposal for preparation of breakfast and one meal either lunch or dinner. Concierge service will be available throughout your stay to help you personalize your holiday and make it an unforgettable experience. During your stay at Villa del Cavaliere, you can experience wine tasting and hands-on cooking lessons conducted by the villa’s top chef. The courses can vary from easier to more advanced levels applying to beginners, kids and more advanced customers who have developed the Italian passion for good food and fine wine. Day trips and tours can be also arranged to several charming medieval towns immersed in the Lucchese hills including the historic walled city of Luca, also known as the town of the 100 churches. Villa del Cavaliere can offer the perfect setting and magical scenery for a fairy tale wedding and accompany you with passion and professionalism by taking care of every single detail.
- Air-conditioning
- Heating
- Alfresco dining
- BBQ
- Swimming pool
- Fitness room
- Fireplace
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Phone
- Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Iron & Ironing board
- Hair Dryer
- Parking
- Dryer
Ground Floor:
- Living room with satellite TV and DVD player.
- Large formal dining room with seating for up to twenty-six guests.
- Fully equipped kitchen in Tuscan style.
- One double bedroom.
- A covered arched loggia with outdoor dining for all the guests.
- Study area and billiard room.
- Laundry room with washing machine and dryer.
- Private chapel available for weddings.
First Floor:
- Living room and elegant studio.
- Six luxurious double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
Second Floor:
- Bright attic with a wooden beamed ceiling.
- Five luxurious double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom.
- Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor): Double bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suit bathroom with stand-alone shower.
- Bedroom 2 (First Floor): Double bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suit bathroom with stand-alone shower and bathtub.
- Bedroom 3 (First Floor): Double bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suit bathroom with stand-alone shower and bathtub.
- Bedroom 4 (First Floor): Double bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suit bathroom with stand-alone shower and bathtub.
- Bedroom 5 (First Floor): Double bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower.
- Bedroom 6 (First Floor): Double bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suit bathroom with shower.
- Bedroom 7 (First Floor): Double bedroom with 2 twin beds (convertible into queen-size bed) and en-suit bathroom with shower.
- Bedroom 8 (Second Floor): Double bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suit bathroom with shower.
- Bedroom 9 (Second Floor): Double bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suit bathroom with shower.
- Bedroom 10 (Second Floor): Double bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suit bathroom with shower.
- Bedroom 11 (Second Floor): Double bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suit bathroom with shower.
- Bedroom 12 (Second Floor): Double bedroom with queen-size bed and en-suit bathroom with shower.
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Al bedrooms have individually controlled air-conditioning and heating systems, Wi-Fi (7MB) and hairdryers.
Indoor Features:
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Fireplace
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Wi-Fi (7MB)
- Telephone
- Centralized music system
- Safe in every bedroom
- Study area
- Billiard room
- Wine cellar and wine tasting room
- Fitness room
- Baby cot & Highchair
- Iron & Ironing board
- Hairdryer in every bedroom
Outdoor Features:
- Covered loggia with Alfresco dining
- Barbecue
- Private floodlit swimming pool
- Sun lounges
- Italian garden
- Water features
- Private chapel
- Private parking
TRAVEL DATES | Bedrooms | Min. Nights | per Night | per Week |
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Jan 5, 2019 to Mar 29, 2019 | 3 | €2,857 |
Mar 30, 2019 to Apr 19, 2019 | 3 | €3,117 |
Apr 20, 2019 to Apr 26, 2019 | 3 | €3,442 |
Apr 27, 2019 to May 31, 2019 | 3 | €3,117 |
June 1, 2019 to Sept 27, 2019 | 3 | €3,442 |
Sept 28, 2019 to Nov 1, 2019 | 3 | €3,117 |
Nov 2, 2019 to Dec 20, 2019 | 3 | €2,857 |
Dec 21, 2019 to Jan 3, 2020 | 3 | €3,442 |
TRAVEL DATES | Bedrooms | Min. Nights | per Night | per Week |
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Jan 5, 2019 to Mar 29, 2019 | 3 |
€20,000
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Mar 30, 2019 to Apr 19, 2019 | 3 |
€21,818
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Apr 20, 2019 to Apr 26, 2019 | 3 |
€24,091
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Apr 27, 2019 to May 31, 2019 | 3 |
€21,818
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June 1, 2019 to Sept 27, 2019 | 3 |
€24,091
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Sept 28, 2019 to Nov 1, 2019 | 3 |
€21,818
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Nov 2, 2019 to Dec 20, 2019 | 3 |
€20,000
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Dec 21, 2019 to Jan 3, 2020 | 3 |
€24,091
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Minimum Stay in High Season: 7 nights (from Saturday to Saturday). In case of any special request, the minimum stay could be reconsidered.
Minimum Stay Low and Mid-season: 3 nights.
Security Deposit: €5,000 upon arrival to be paid on-the-spot in cash and in Euros.
Mandatory Visitor’s Tax: €1.50 – €5.00 per person, per night and applicable for the first 7 nights of the stay to be paid on-the-spot in cash and in Euros.
Please note that prices are listed in Euros and do not include taxes.
Non-Euro rates above are based on approximate currency conversion. Please confirm the rate and currency with your villa specialist at the time of booking.
Included in the price:
- Linen Change twice a week (Saturday and Wednesday)
- Daily maid service (excluding Sunday)
- Daily chef service for preparation of breakfast and one meal (excluding Wednesday)
- Concierge service on call and on site
- Gardener
- Pool attendant
- Air-conditioning/Heating consumption
- Electricity up to 2000 KW
- Water consumption
- Gas consumption
- Wi-Fi in every room (7MB available)
Excluded from the price at an extra cost:
- Electricity above 2000 KW will be charged as per usage
- Telephone usage
- Additional chef, maid & staff service
- Villa pre-stocking
- Personal grocery shopping
- Food & beverages for preparation of breakfast: €12.00 per person
- Food & beverages for preparation of one meal: €40.00 per meat meal per person or €45.00 per fish meal per person
- Extra beds on request (4 extra beds are available at an extra cost)
- Baby cot & highchair available on request
- Porter service
- Chauffeur driving service
- Airport transfers
- Hands-on cooking lessons
- Catering for special events
- Gala dinner with Michelin star chef
- Music & entertainment
- Spa & Massages in the villa
- Wine tasting
- Tuscan guided tours
- Activities & excursions
- Children’s activities in the villa
- Special events & Wedding planning service
Please Note:
- Prices are subject to change without previous notice.
- The above optional services are available upon request and payable on-the-spot in cash and in Euros.
Villa Terms:
- Rentals during high season are from Saturday to Saturday (minimum 7 nights).
- For rentals during low and mid-season, a minimum of 3 nights stay is required.
- During high season, in case of any special request, the minimum stay could be reconsidered.
- Check-in is after 4pm and check-out until 12pm. You should contact the villa manager to inform about the approximate time of arrival.
- A security deposit of €5,000 is required upon arrival in cash (in Euros). It will be returned to guests upon departure, after checking if anything has been damaged in the villa.
- Pets are allowed with an extra fee.
- No smoking permitted.
General Terms:
- For stays in countryside and rural areas, a rental car is recommended due to the limited transportation.
- Please note that prices are listed in Euros and do not include taxes or unless otherwise noted.
- The Italian government has implemented a Visitor’s Tax between €1.50 – €5.00 per person, per night and is applicable for the first 7 nights of a stay. This tax to be paid on-the-spot.
- Extra services may be required to be paid on-the-spot in cash (in Euros). Please check with your villa specialist for more details.
- All prices and services are subject to change without any previous notice.
Deposit Terms:
A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the total price should be submitted at the time of reservation to guarantee the booking.
Final Payment Terms:
Due 12 weeks prior to arrival (non-refundable final payment).
Cancellation Policy:
50% deposit is non-refundable. Bookings cancelled within 12 weeks prior to arrival are non-refundable and subject to a 100% cancellation fee.
Distances from Towns, Cities & Airports:
- Lucca: 7 km
- Pisa: 20 km
- Montecarlo: 22 km
- Florence: 50 km
- Siena: 81 km
- Beaches (Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi): 20 km
- Cinque Terre: 60 km
- Pisa International Airport (PSA): 21 km
Points of interest:
- Nearest mini market: 1 km
- Nearest supermarket: 3 km
- Restaurant: 1 km
- Bank: 3 km
- Spa & Massages in the villa
- Gala dinner with Michelin star chef
- Children’s activities in the villa
- Wine tasting
- Tuscan guided tours
- Wine tasting
- Tuscan guided tours
- Golf course
- Tennis club
- Horseback riding
- Hot air balloon excursions
- Private helicopter excursions
- Private yacht excursions
- Wine tasting in the private yacht
- Luxury sports cars excursions