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6 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Game room

Overview of Villa Lorena, a Vintage Family Villa

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

Map
Capannori, Toscana
  • Popular LocationPinocchio Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationVilla Mansi14 min drive
  • Popular LocationTerme di Montecatini21 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)47 min drive

Space details

6 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 11
400 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bedroom 4
    1 double bed
Bedroom 5
    2 twin/single beds
Bedroom 6
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Shower
    Bathtub

Room options

About the area

Capannori

In Capannori .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Capannori villa, you'll find Oak Tree of Pinocchio and Pinocchio Park. Also, Villa Garzoni is within 3 miles (5 km) and Villa Torrigiani is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Villa Garzoni - 9 min drive
  • Pinocchio Park - 9 min drive
  • Villa Mansi - 14 min drive
  • Terme di Montecatini - 21 min drive
  • Piazza Napoleone - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Porcari Station - 13 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • La Cantina di Pinocchio - 9 min drive
  • Hotel Country Club - 5 min drive
  • La Nina - 9 min drive
  • Da Stalin - 17 min walk
  • Osteria da mi pà - 6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villa Lorena, a Vintage Family Villa

Only 20 minute drive away from the city of Lucca and 15 mins to Montecatini Terme sits VILLA LORENA, a family villa rich of character that dates back to the 16th century and now completely decorated to transport you to the an era of vintage beauty and country shabby elegance.

Kids will enjoy the proximity to the village of Collodi with its Pinocchio’s Park and hometown of the writer that gave birth to the character. The villa is setted at the top of a hill with gorgeous views and a heated indoor pool with grand windows overlooking the valley. The house comes with 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, a private Spa with sauna and gym, a spacious fully equipped kitchen, air conditioning, a grand private outdoor swimming pool with a magnific view, a panoramic terrace, an outdoor dining area among the trees with barbeque and a wood fired pizza oven.

Extensive manicured grounds with magnificent views over the woods and the small stone villages completes the list of highlihts of VILLA LORENA. No matter what your ideal vacation looks like, the medieval city of Lucca and its surroundings offer so many opportunities: if you like to keep up with your workout, the paths along vineyards and olive groves are a glorious backdrop to stroll, power-walk, jog or cycle to; for the beach lovers the coastal strip of Versilia, reachable within 30 minute drive, is the place to be; for the music aficionados many classical and rock/pop music festivals are held here throughout the year. That’s why Lucca is becoming one among the elite summer destinations in Tuscany.

Please kindly remark that the house is reachable through an unmade road, therefore it is not suitable for sport cars, cars with low suspensions or drivers who are unfamiliar with country roads.

VILLA LAYOUT:

Ground floor:
As soon as you enter the foyer you will feel the special atmosphere that permeates the villa. The neutral and earth-toned colors used in the family room, such as terracotta, typical of the Tuscan style, create an airy and fresh effect. Thick ancient walls, large fireplace as a focal point and a beautiful chandeliers and candles set the elegant tone of this comfortable room. The very generous formal dining room has seating for up to 12 people. Then comes attached a huge professional-grade kitchen boasts ample counter space for prepping meals, a gorgeous central stove and fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, toaster, American and Italian coffee makers and a wide selection of cooking utensils and further more there is an extra panoramic porch/veranda with another dining table and the pool. The rooms features lit china cabinets, antique and modern art on the walls, and tall French doors opening onto the garden with a breathtaking view over the rolling hills around: everything work together to create the ultimate formal dining experience. A game room, a Spa with Sauna and shower with relax corner, a gym opening onto the pool, a double bedroom and a bathroom complete this floor.

First Floor:
There are 4 bedrooms laied out as follows: 1 bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom, 1 twin bedroom, 1 king size bedroom, 1 bedroom with a French bed to sleep 1 guest, a grand suite with fireplace with double bed plus en suite bathroom and a panoramic terrace, 1 extra bathroom. To underline that the rooms on the first floor that do not have an ensuite bathroom all share a single bathroom

THE FITNESS ROOM/GYM is complete with a reclined bike by Technogym, TRX, FItball, Bosu, elastic dumbbells etc.. and it is possible to hire a personal trainer at home for activities like Pilates, Zumba, Footing, Stetching and any kind of exercise and activity.

Property manager

Lucca Apartments and Villas

Languages

Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Theme parks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 4306 sq ft (400 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in fee: EUR 50
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 50

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Panoramic Villa Air Conditioning Jacuzzi Fitness Room Wifi Lucca
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Villa Lorena, a Vintage Family Villa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The villa was a great home base to enjoy Tuscany, with a relaxing vibe. Most of our day trips were less than an hour away. Our villa manager, Martina, was very helpful and helped us reserve a wine tasting, arranged a private chef for an evening and provided insight for restaurants and sight seeing. Our only issues were the american coffee maker didn't work, the lack of extra towels, and the clothes dryer wasn't installed.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Villa Lorena for a wonderful family vacation
I can't begin to describe how wonderful our stay at Villa Lorena was. We just got home today and I have to sit down to quickly respond to review our stay. First of all, the Villa is so charming, comfortable, nestled in a lovely setting and filled with creative decorations. Our family of 9 was so happy there, we were sad to leave. Chiara (the manager) was incredible. She was always available to assist in any way we needed, making recommendations, helping us with things that came up. She was professional, kind and warm. Everyone felt like family to us. Graziano (the groundskeeper) also was such a wonderful person. I can go on and on but suffice it to say, you should stay here as soon as you can! The location is perfect. We took excursions to Cinque Terre, Florence, Lucca and Siena with ease. We used services recommended by the management for transportation to and from the cities we visited as well as having chefs come to the home. (I highly recommend TauTouring for car services and Graziella for Chefs at the home). I have such a warm feeling about our vacation at Villa Lorena. If I could give it more than 5 stars I would.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linnea K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Piece of Paradise
My family stayed at Villa Lorena and loved the villa and its property. It was the perfect setting for an Italian vacation with places to sit outside and inside. The rooms were spacious and decorated as an Italian villa should be. Bathrooms were very nice and every couple had their own. We had Cristina and her helper come and make dinner for us for my daughter in law's birthday and we were able to decide on the menu choices from dishes she offered. It was a very memorable meal! The area is so close to so many places to explore and we had a great time finding them! As so many people have said in other reviews, the road up to the villa is challenging. It is very rough in places and is a bit daunting. We usually went out only once a day so we bumped our way down and up again. We cooked some meals at the villa and had a great time working together because there was room to have us all involved. My family enjoyed the pool and the lighting in the pool at night was very nice. We were so comfortable looking out at the beautiful hills with all the olive groves and vineyards. There was a fig tree with a couple of ripe figs to taste. Herbs were growing near the door to the sunroom and my son found some additional fruits growing nearby too. How can you not like a piece of paradise?
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent in Everyway
I can't say enough good things about our stay. The house beautiful, the location is perfect, and the owners and managers of the house are extremely responsive. I hope we can make it back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

c m.

Beautiful view & quiet
Lovely old villa with panoramic view in a quiet rural location. Wish the owner had mentioned (in the advertisement) that the villa was located on an unmaintained road, which is uphill. The rental cars took quite a beating from overgrown shrubs, loose stones, and ruts. It may not be the owners fault that the road is not maintained; however, the owner should make an honest statement about the road situation prior to payment. Renters should also be aware of undisclosed additional payments for air conditioning and gas for running the indoor pool (as well as olive oil). Lots of bees, be sure to bring the eppipen (viisited in August 2018). Outdoor grill is not maintained and there is no oven inside the house. Aside from that the villa is as advertised!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Leo L.

Perfect!
Perfect - pretty much sums up our overall experience. First, Sonia and Cristina were easy to work with and they made sure someone was available for any questions that might arise. Cristina provided some good recommendations for local coffee and pastries as well as villages to go to and wineries to try. The Villa is located at the top of a dirt road surrounded by olive trees and grape vines. The Villa itself was comfortably large enough enough for our family of 12. There was plenty of space inside and out to find a quiet spot if you wanted. The house was very clean and comfortable. There were also numerous areas outside to sit or dine in groups. One evening we had Cristina cook for us and all 12 of us ate outside under a pergola. The food she made was amazing! I highly recommend her if you would like a meal at the house. The location was great and allowed day trips to Lucca, Pisa, Florence and Cinque Terre. Don't miss the village of Monte Carlo which is only 20 minutes away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Relaxing for large family group
We had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed a full week at work he villa with our mother and friend of the family. It was a total of 8 of us but there was more than enough room. Everyone had space the kids had a blast in the pool. The kids were from 5 to 12 years old so the size was just right for them. There was only 3 kids. The pool may have been to small for more kids. The management company was great and very personal able. The addition cost for both gas and electric was nominal but we did not use the air conditioner as the weather was nice and it was not needed for us. Just open the windows and let the fresh country air come in. We have rented several villas in Italy and this was a good experience. The kitchen had all you need to cook. The coffee maker could have been a k-cup to make it easier to have a cup. But we managed. There is also a great bakery close by for the morning cappuccino and sweets. They also offer nice sandwiches for lunch. Great location for parties and large groups. The house was well appointed with interesting nic-nacks collected over time. There were two mules (or donkeys) not sure and a horse which was nice to look at while sitting in the sun. Overall it was a great experience and We would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Reno NV/NYC

Fantastic Tuscan Villa
It's hard to describe what it feels like to arrive at the property, see the house and the view, hear the church bells chime every 30 minutes. Though we had plans to day trip all over the area, we could not resist spending the first day just relaxing, cooking and enjoying the wonderful atmosphere. The property is very private, with views across a small valley to a village with the church. There are two very cozy outdoor dining areas, and multiple places to sit and just enjoy the sunset, with a glass of wine. Mornings are peaceful as well, with the sun lighting up the village while you drink coffee in the dining room or outside. All rooms are very clean, and comfortable, with the master having its own outdoor deck facing the same view as the rest of the house. Two bedrooms have en suite baths, one with a full, very large, bathtub. There are two large dining rooms on either side of the spacious kitchen, each seating 8, but the larger of the two outdoor spaces could accommodate everyone outside, too. The kitchen has everything you would need, except there is no oven. We did not miss it. There IS a brick oven outside in a small patio area, but I would not know how to use it well, anyway. Unlike other properties listed, this is actually the entire house and all the grounds surrounding it, and is a fantastic value. It has been in Catarina's family for generations (the daughter of the owner we met), and there are family touches throughout the home, making it a very pleasant and intimate stay. There is a working fireplace in the living room, and yes, an indoor heated pool that is wonderful for soaking after a long day walking Florence (45 minutes East), Lucca (15 minutes west - DO NOT MISS) and Pisa (45 minutes West). An hours train ride will get you to the Cinque Terre, which will be a highlight of any trip, and you can spend days wandering the rest of Tuscany which stretches southward from the area. Despite being so quiet and private, the A11 freeway is 10-15 minutes south, making this villa a great central place from which to explore all of northern Italy. (Rome is still only two hours away, by driving or taking the train, to Florence, then the high speed rail.) Other notes: Grocery is ten minutes in Pescia, or Lucca. Road to house is unpaved, and may surprise you the first time. Keep going!! :) (You will be met and guided to the house the first time for check in) Say hi to the burros on the property - they love carrots.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

alex b.

perfect vecation
The property is enormous! It is a classic Tuscan villa. the gigantic garden and the view from it was amazing. we will recommend our friends to go as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

Angela H.

What dreams are made of
I had the very good fortune to bring my family to Italy. We chose to stay in Villa Lorena. We had more than enough living space. The house was comfortable and inviting. We had an outdoor brick oven, a gorgeous sunroom with pool and a large kitchen to cook in. Several patios to sit out on and the pleasure of an occasional visit by the family horse and 2 donkey. The master bedroom and patio were absolutely amazing. The view is what we all see in pictures. I will go back again and again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017