Stay in Tuscany's most iconic royal villa

What was once a privilege reserved for the pages of history is now an extraordinary reality: a majestic Tuscany villa available for an unparalleled private rental. Through Home in Italy, this historic masterpiece opens its gates as the ultimate luxury holiday vacation home, allowing discerning families to experience the very soul of Italy in absolute privacy and grandeur at the magnificent Villa Reale di Marlia.

Villa Reale di Marlia

Now featured in The New York Times Style Magazine, Villa Reale di Marlia offers an unparalleled experience that goes far beyond its rich heritage. Spanning 16 hectares of flawless, meticulously landscaped grounds, this extraordinary estate transforms into an ultra-exclusive private sanctuary available for rent just for a few weeks out of the year. Here, guests can truly live out the ultimate dream of royal life, experiencing an elite level of privacy and grandeur reserved for the world's most exclusive circles. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in true modern luxury, staying in exquisite suites newly designed by the acclaimed Patricia Urquiola, where contemporary sophistication meets historic grandeur. The estate boasts world-class amenities designed for total relaxation and recreation, including a sparkling outdoor swimming pool, a fully serviced wine cellar, a classic billiard room, and a majestic ballroom.

Ball room

History
Spanning over a millennium of pure prestige, the history of Villa Reale di Marlia reads like a glamorous chronicle of European high society. Originally a 9th-century medieval fortress, the estate was transformed into a Baroque marvel by the noble Orsetti family, who sculpted the oldest surviving water grottos in Lucca. Its true golden age arrived when Napoleon’s formidable sister, Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi, claimed it as her imperial summer seat, officially crowning it a "Royal Villa" and filling its iconic hedge-carved Green Theater with the spellbinding music of virtuoso Niccolò Paganini. Decades later, the property evolved into a vibrant avant-garde playground under the Pecci-Blunt family, welcoming creative legends like Salvador Dalí and John Singer Sargent to seek inspiration along its symmetrical lakes. Today, meticulously revived by a monumental private restoration, the villa stands as a timeless masterpiece where centuries of royal intrigue, artistic genius, and imperial majesty echo through every single hall.

Majestic garden

Take a look at the breathtaking beauty of this Tuscan treasure and let yourself get lost in the dream of living like royalty. This rare opportunity to claim the keys to such a legendary estate will not last long. Contact us today to secure your exclusive stay at the magnificent Villa Reale di Marlia, and let our team craft a bespoke Italian getaway that your family will cherish forever.