Description of Villa San Bernardo.:
Villa San Bernardo. is a luxurious patrician estate nestling quietly in the hills a few minutes from the ancient walled city of Lucca. Once a country retreat for Tuscan nobles, the oldest building dates back to the 11th century. The three main buildings are set in a stunningly beautiful Italianate park with cypress trees, magnolias, weeping willows, small lakes and fountains. There is also a salt-water swimming| pool. A professional chef and sommelier are on hand. On request they will readily stage mouth-watering cookery courses and exquisite wine tastings.
Lovingly restored to its former 18th century glory, ?Villa San Bernardo? is the ideal choice for important events and gatherings of friends and family. Also, in view of the reasonable rental required for a property of such luxury and stature, (the charge covers the costs of the full-time domestic staff), this could be the perfect venue for that special business conference or incentive vacation ..
Ground Floor: The ground floor comprises a large, fully equipped kitchen, a magnificent formal dining room for banquets, a drawing room with fireplace and SAT TV, an office with PC and fast internet access, a centralized music facility and CCTV security and surveillance system. Guests will also enjoy the exquisite music room with grand piano, the cards and billiard room, and of course the wine room (housing one of the best private collections of wines in Tuscany). A gym with workout equipment and sun lounge are also on the premises. The ground floor also contains four bathrooms, a service area, laundry room and accommodation for the household staff.
First Floor: The first floor contains the twelve guest bedrooms (all with five-star en suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, telephone) and extends over three separate areas. These include the upper section of a stone chapel, now converted to house three bedrooms which overlook the swimming pool and flower-filled terrace. The lower part of the chapel now acts as a luxury sun lounge and TV room. Five magnificent bedrooms are located in the one time hunting lodge ? the oldest part of the property with its charming horseshoe shape. This section gives onto a pretty piazza with aromatic lemon trees and flower arrangements. These five bedrooms stand above the music, games and wine rooms and still retain their original beamed ceilings and terracotta floors. Four further bedrooms take up the third area of the first floor above the main dining room and drawing room. Their windows look over of the original 17th century fountains and Italian park.
Villa San Bernardo. Amenities:
Swimming Pool : 1 6x 8 meters
Sauna or Jacuzzi : Gym equipment
English spoken
Parking
Maid Service : 3 full time house keepers (6/7)
Owner's Wine Selection : Extra cost
Local Cook : Cooking lessons too
Breakfast
Linen change : Twice a week
Air conditioning : Fully air condtioned
Heating : Extra cost
Satellite TV
Telephone : Fax and Internet connection
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Outside Oven
BBQ
Insurance per week: 960 Euro
Safety deposit: 5000 Euro
Nearest airport:
Pisa 30 km
Rental Notes:
Distances
Nearest shop Vorno 5 km
Lucca 8 km
Pisa 25 km
Florence 85 km
Siena 140 km
Genoa 165 km
Nearby Locations
Forte dei Marmi 25 min
Montecatini terme 30 min
Lerici 40 min
Cinque Terre 40 min
Chianti 80 min
Planning a trip to Italy can sometimes be not easy and quite time consuming. It is quite difficult to get hold of the best addresses and itineraries when planning a trip from abroad, you want to make sure you're going to see the most important things without being overwhelmed by too much.
Our Tailor made programs want to help you in planning your best visits, you will be given tools to create trips that you and your family and friends best require, from the most regular visit to a museum, to visiting private wineries on a helicopter or having water-color classes in churches and cooking classes in private homes. A few ideas...
Wine Tasting and private escorted tours in exclusive wineries
Cooking classes in private homes
Wedding Receptions
Special children's entertainment
Outdoor water-color sketching classes and other technics such as mosaic, fresco, pottery...
Trekking and biking
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When you are a guests of Enchanting Hideaways,Inc.. Your receive continuous support from our experienced, professional U.S. staff. You will also have access to our Concierge Services once you are on the ground in Italy. Your Travel Documents package is comprehensive, including a complete House Book on your specific Portfolio property with recommendations and suggestions for the local area. We can also organize transportation services, special programs ? cooking classes, wine tours and tastings, specialized tours, and celebratory feasts. Special events can be arranged on- or off-site, so we invite you to share your ideas with us early on in the process. Our services are completely customized to your unique needs and preferences. We want you to tell us in detail what qualities and characteristics will make your Italian vacation delightfully memorable.
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