Montevigna

This lovely Tuscan farmhouse has been restored in a very appealing country style by its owner, who added many personal touches in the renovation. Along with the beamed ceilings and cotto floors, typical of the Tuscan tradition, warm colors were chosen for the interiors, making it charming and comfortable.

Montevigna’s unique style has been portrayed in several interior design magazines. The stone-built property is located above the village of Marlia, famous for the historical villas of Lucca and their magnificent parks. This makes the views from the garden and swimming pool spectacular, since scattered in the surrounding countryside, with its olive groves, it is possible to see Villa Grabau and Villa Reale, where Napoleon’s sister Elisa Bonaparte Baciocchi, as well as the Princess of Lucca, resided.

Bedroom / Bathroom Description FIRST FLOOR

Bedroom 1
2 Twin beds, En-suite bathroom with bath and shower

Bedroom 2
2 Twin beds

Bedroom 3
2 Twin beds

SECOND FLOOR

Bedroom 4
Double bed, en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower

Features & Amenities

• TV
• VCR
• DVD player
• Stereo
• CD player
• Internet access
• BBQ
• Washing machine
• Fireplace
• Baby cot
• High chair
• Fans
• Telephone
• Kitchen
  • Kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Coffee machine (filter + mocha)
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Juice maker
  • Dishwasher

Outdoor Features

• Al fresco dining
• Swimming pool
  • 10 m x 5 m
  • Unheated
  • Pool depth – 1.20 / 1.80 m
  • Access to pool - ladder
  • Distance from pool to house – 15 m
• Lounge chairs
• Sun chairs
• Pool towels

Staff & Services

• Maid service (3 hours/day, 5 days/week)

Villa Policies

• Dogs are welcome
• Non-smoking villa
• A security deposit will be required in cash or traveler’s checks upon arrival at the villa

Getting There

• Rental car recommended
• Transport available

Location:

• 2 KM to Ciciana (nearest village with shops)
• 5 KM to Marlia
• 10 KM to Lucca
• 35 KM to Pisa
• 40 KM to beaches

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Arrival and Departure Times Clients must arrive between 4 pm and 7 pm and leave before 10 am on the day of departure.

Vehicles Due to the fact that many properties in this area can be accessed only by unsealed roads and driveways, we advise people intending to take a sports or low-slung car on holiday, to check with us first whether the access to the property allows for such a car. We advise against the use of vans and minibuses. Please always check with your Villa Specialist at the time of booking if you are planning to use this type of vehicle when staying at a property in this area.

Swimming If your rental period is outside the period May 30th to October 3rd, please check with your Villa Specialist that the pool can be opened. Swimming pools are not enclosed with fences and there are no lifeguards. Clients’ use of the swimming pool is at their own risk.

Heating Usage will be metered throughout your stay and you will be charged accordingly. Charges must be paid directly on the spot to the owner or his/her representative before departing. Please note that heating in Italy, when not subject to restrictions by the local Government, is more expensive compared to other countries. If you look for a property in low season, make sure to ask for an estimate of the heating cost. You may be asked a supplementary deposit for heating expenses.

Water and Electricity Please note that most of the properties in our portfolio are not the typical purpose-built Mediterranean holiday villas. Most are converted farmhouses or former manor houses, full of character and history. Water shortages do occur; please use it sparingly during the summer months. At the same time, Italy is probably one of the few countries in the world where the government has introduced a system of electricity limitators to contain the national consumption. This means you must be careful when using more than one appliance at once because the limitator will shut the electricity off.

Internet Connection Many of our properties have an internet connection. From our experience, when a connection is interrupted due to technical reasons beyond our control, it is unfortunately very difficult, despite our efforts, to receive immediate assistance from some of the internet providers operating in Italy. We therefore strongly suggest that those who need to access their emails should bring their own BlackBerry, or a similar portable device. Please note that in any case we cannot accept responsibility for lack of these services.