villa cardinale

The splendid city of Lucca, situated in the north of Tuscany, is famous for its elegant period houses built over a span of four centuries in some of the most pleasant areas of the Lucchese countryside and the arc of hills which surround the plain of Lucca.
Villa Cardinale is an excellent example of one of these villas. In the 17th century it was the residence of the Cardinal from who the villa takes its name.
Renting a luxurious villa such as this offers an unique opportunity to enjoy a holiday marked by elegance, relaxation, total privacy and excellent service, all in an environment rich in charm and history. The villa has been superbly restored, all the rooms have period furnishings, flanked by the modern comforts of television, satellite and internet. The internal beauty and elegance of the villa is harmoniously balanced with the external space which is made up of a stunning and beautifully kept park with a garden, ancient trees, multi-coloured flowers and a small patio.
Situated at the highest part of the park is a swimming pool, equipped with sunbeds and umbrellas. The park also extends to the back of the villa where there is an area equipped with tables and chairs for splendid meals al-fresco.
The guardian of the villa lives on-site in his own apartment which is situated in an isolated part of the property. Privacy is therefore guaranteed.
The villa, featured in the best editions of Lucchese Villa Books, is located only few kilometres from both Lucca and Pisa. In addition the famous coastal resorts of Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi are within easy reach, just 20 minutes by car.

lower ground floor
large kitchen with direct access to the garden furnished to eat outdoor, breakfast room, laundry room.
ground floor
entrance hall, 2 living rooms, one with flat screen TV, dining room.
bedroom 1: double bedroom (not convertible into a twin, bed size 160x200cm) with en suite bathroom with bathtub.
bedroom 2: master bedroom (bed size 170x200cm), TV and en suite bathroom with large shower (extra hand held shower).
first floor
bedroom 3: twin bedroom (bed size 90x200cm) en suite bathroom with bathtub and hand held shower.
bedroom 4: double bedroom (not convertible into a twin, bed size 160x200cm) and en suite bathroom with bathtub and hand held shower, dressing room (convertible into a single bedroom), sitting room with fireplace.
bedroom 5: double bedroom (convertible into a twin, bed size 160x200cm) and en suite bathroom with bathtub and hand held shower, large dressing room.

outdoor
table and large umbrellas in the garden to eat al fresco at a short distance from the villa. Swimming pool perfectly situated to offer a sunny side and a shady side. Sun beds, tables, umbrellas and a bathing-hut with a shower at poolside.

amenities
grocery shops, restaurants at 3 min. drive in S. Lorenzo a Vaccoli, 10 minute-walk, supermarket 4km/2,5miles, riding centre 8 km/5 miles, tennis court 3km/2miles, golf course at Tirrenia 30km/18miles.

notes
no pets allowed.