villa cardinale

The surroundings of Lucca have many luxury vacation rentals to offer, and Villa Cardinale is one of them available at an affordable rate. 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 this lovely town.
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 a unique opportunity to enjoy a holiday marked by elegance, relaxation, total privacy and excellent service, all in an environment rich in charm and history surrounded by centuries-old olive groves. 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 are 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 with comfortable chairs to admire the landscape.
Situated at the highest part of the park is a swimming pool, equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas and a gazebo with sofas and chairs. 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 and the gardener of the villa live on-site in their 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 a 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
living room, library. 
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
special tent with large table and chairs for covered al fresco dining at a short distance from the villa. Swimming pool perfectly situated to offer a sunny side and a shady side. Sunbeds, tables, gazebo, umbrellas and a bathing-hut with a shower at poolside.

notes
no pets allowed. The guardian and the gardener of the villa live on-site in their own apartment which is situated in an isolated part of the property. Privacy is therefore guaranteed.