In the spendid lucchese countryside, near the most beautiful historical residences from the 14th century, this adobe once used by hunters has been superbly restored. La Volpe has the best possible location among some aristocratic Lucca villas with their designed gardens in the 2 miles range open for the guided visits.
The location is perfect for a holiday surrounded by natural beauty where quiet tranquillity is only interrupted by the sounds of rustling leaves and chirping birds.
With tuscan period furnishings, Villa la Volpe is also equipped with
centralized air-conditioning and sleeps up to 16 guests. Consisting
of two comfortable residences, Ada and Michele,
it is surrounded by 2500 acres of greenery. Olive groves, pomegranate
and citrus trees, oleanders, hibiscus and petunias bloom in our completely
enclosed and illuminated garden.
Amenities:
Air conditioning, central heating.
Stereo and satellite TV in every bedroom, telephone and internet connection,
fireplace, bbq.
Swimming pool has a panoramic view, four elegant umbrellas and eight
chaise lounges for each residence. They are placed on opposite sides
of the pool for more privacy.
You will be welcomed with Tuscan cold dishes. Local wine & produce is
served at your arrival. The owner is a family doctorwho will assist
you, if you need it.
Upon request:
- cooking courses and light catering,
- child care, maid service,
- horse and bike riding,
- guided tours and wine tasting,
- nature walks
Adjacent to the house (north wing and south wing) are enjoyable pergolas with wooden garden furniture. From the two verandas, an ideal setting for summer dinining
and grilling, stairs wind down between flowers and vines to
the fully equipped and illuminated pool.
Villa
La Volpe's swimming pool
Dining room
Ada is located in the north wing. It has 5 bedrooms, 5 baths
and accomodates up to 9 people.
Ground floor: dining room with elegant dining furniture and
an exit to the outdoor area, sitting room with bed and satellite
TV, bathroom and living room with stereo equipment.
A traditional Tuscan kitchen is completely equipped with modern appliances.
Kitchen
Master bedroom
First floor: two double bedroom/bathroom suites and two twin
bedroom/bathroom suites.
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Interior decoration throughout the house is of
great taste. Bedrooms are comfortable with excellent quality
mattresses and elegant tapestries. Beautiful Tuscan tiles and marble decorated bathrooms.
Twin bedroom
Weekly Rates
This property can be rented separately or together with Villa
La Volpe's Michele (the two properties are adjacent to each other). Discounts apply for renting both properties together.
Weekly rates are provided in Euros. Conversion rates vary considerably from day to day and bank to bank; your final rate will be determined based on the Wells Fargo Bank foreign currency exhange rate on the day your transaction takes place. Click here to use the Wells Fargo Bank Currency Calculator.
Season
Dates
Ada
In combination
with Michele
High
June 23 - September 1
€2,490/wk
€4,950/wk
Mid
May 26 - June 22, September 1 - October 13, March
31 - April 14 (Easter), December 22-January 5 (Christmas &
New Year 2008)
€2,050/wk
€3,950/wk
Low
January 5 - March 31, April 14 - May 26, October 13
- December 22
$1,590/wk
$3,180/wk
Included: linens (changed weekly),
utilities
and twice-weekly and final cleaning
Extra: air conditioning, central heating (average
€100/wk),
telephone and Internet are paid separately according to use.
Booking fee: $50 Security Deposit: €500
Maria
Bandoni's Italian Rentals Click here to send
a message
or inquire about availability
San
Francisco Office
123 Athens Street
San Francisco, CA 94112 USA
Tel/Fax: 415-452-2944
Villa Bandoni
Via Spadoni, 3
55014 Marlia, Lucca, Italy
Tel/Fax: 011-39-0583-407128
Cell: 011-39-340-9122077