Casa Matteucci is located in the famous area of Vorno: a gracious small village at the foot of Mount Pisano, which separates Lucca from Pisa. A place rich in history and beautiful nature: small streams, breath-taking landscapes and amazing panoramas.

Description

Casa Matteucci is located in the famous area of Vorno: a gracious small village at the foot of Mount Pisano, which separates Lucca from Pisa. A place rich in history and beautiful nature: small streams, breath-taking landscapes and amazing panoramas.

In front of the house, a wooden bridge over a small pond leads to a charming private island shaded by trees. The property was the home of the famous architect Felice Matteucci who invented the first striking engine (prototype for the modern car) in his on-site laboratory. He lived in this home from 1808 to 1887 where he conducted his most important scientific researches. Matteucci was the son of the famous Minister of Justice of the Republic of Lucca and noblewoman Angiola Tomei Albiani. Over the centuries the house has hosted many elegant events and noble ceremonies.

Today it is a charming villa for rent with 6 beautiful bedrooms with private bathrooms. Moreover, its beautiful and magnificent park is perfect for wedding parties and social events. A place rich in history and traditions equipped with all modern comforts: wifi, air-conditioning, centralized music system and sat. TV. Casa Matteucci offers elegant accommodation renovated with extreme care for details. Your reservation includes a personal chef and housekeeping.

GARDEN AND SWIMMING POOL: Outdoor facilities feature a beautiful swimming pool (12 x 6 m, 1 - 2,5 m depth) with sun loungers and deck chairs, a superb alfresco dining area with BBQ and a romantic jasmine covered gazebo perfect for enjoying a refreshing cocktail while watching the sunset.

ACCOMMODATION: The two floor farmhouse offers accommodation full of charm with rustic yet elegant details, such as the original terracotta floors and wooden beamed ceilings. Casa Matteucci is a place where you will find peace of mind while having fun time with your family.

Get a relaxing massage looking at the sunset by the swimming pool or enjoy an entertaining group cooking lesson, taste the flavours of our territory through a fine wine tasting. The typical Tuscan Kitchen is fully equipped and it s perfect for any kind of preparation.

Ground floor: a huge living room with sat.TV and DVD player and a nice leisure room with sofas, fireplace and board games. The beautiful living room has access to the outside dining area and to the park. The kitchen is fully equipped with a centre island perfect for cooking lessons. On this floor there is also a laundry room with washing machine and dryer. Guests will benefit from a fancy fitness room and a bathroom with shower.

First floor: 6 marvellous bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Every bedroom has a queen size bed except one where it is possible to have twin beds (can be converted into Queen). Two rooms can accomodate an extra bed for an additional charge. Thanks to the extra beds, Casa Matteucci can accomodate up to 12 people. Baby cot is available at extra fee of 122 euro per week. Every bedroom has air conditioning, heating system and a safe. Some bedrooms overlook the pond, others the garden, swimming pool and olive groves. Every bathroom has a shower and some a bath tub.

Bedroom1: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination.

Bedroom2: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination.

Bedroom3: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub and shower.

Bedroom4: twin bed (80cm x 90cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with shower.

Bedroom5: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower.

Bedroom6: double bed (170cm x 200cm); en-suit bathroom with shower.

FACILITIES: 2 BBQs: stone built and portable; 2 large flat screen televisions with UK IPTV satellite box Freeview; ceiling fans and standing fans in every bedroom; mosquito screens in all the bedrooms and bathrooms of the first floor; equipped gym with cross trainer, treadmill, multi-gym and free weights; access to tennis court to be shared with the guests other properties of estate; alarm system both in the main villa and guest house.

LOCATION: Vorno (closest village with a small supermarket and restaurant) 1,5 km, nearest beach in Viareggio 29 km, nearest beach in Forte dei Marmi 39 km, tennis club 2,5 km, golf course 29 km, putting green 2,5 km, hospital 4 km, Lucca 6,5 km, Pisa 19 km, Florence 50 km, Siena 80 km, Cinque Terre 60 km, Bolgheri 80 km, Rome 275 km, Venice 260 km, Milan 300 km, trains: Lucca 7 km / 5 miles.

This particular area of Lucca countryside offers many kind of outdoor activities: hiking (Pizzorne and Mount Pisano), tours of the historical Villas (Villa Bernardini, Villa Buonvisi etc.), fitness trails (Marlia), nature reserves (Gherardesca lake, WWF Bottaccio oasis), termal baths (San Giuliano Terme).

Horseback riders will be delighted to enjoy a ride in the wild, just a 10 minutes drive away, in a beautiful horse farm. For tennis and golf players, an exclusive Tennis & Golf Club is just a 5 minute drive away. A relaxing but also entertaining vacation in a landscape full of history. A short distance from Lucca (6km), this typical Tuscan farmhouse is immersed among olive groves with private lake and big park. At the foot of Monte Pisano, in the Vorno valley, (6 km from Lucca) is this beautiful typical Tuscan farmhouse, nestled among olive groves.

Availability

• Available

Cancellation policy

In case of cancellation of a booking, the clients are entitled to a refund based on the days in advance of arrival day, as follows:

• If the cancellation is made 60 days or more prior arrival day: 0% of the amount paid.
• If the cancellation is made between 59 and 30 days prior arrival day: 0% of the amount paid.
• If the cancellation is made between 29 and 7 days prior arrival day: 0% of the amount paid.
• If the cancellation is made between 6 and 1 days prior arrival day: 0% of the amount paid.