Borgo Bernardini was once the hunting lodge of Count Cosimo Bernardini. Every aristocratic family in Lucca used to own a property in the countryside outside the city walls.

Description

Borgo Bernardini was once the hunting lodge of Count Cosimo Bernardini. Every aristocratic family in Lucca used to own a property in the countryside outside the city walls. Today the estate has been converted into a luxurious and exclusive Tuscan retreat in a small hamlet surrounded by a vast park decorated by fountains and water features, ancient trees, small squares and historic alleys.

The Villa has been recently restored and equipped with all modern comforts, while at the same time preserving its tradition and history: beamed ceilings, terracotta floors, ornate fireplaces and big windows overlooking the surrounding hills and olive groves. The antique pieces of furniture have belonged to the Bernardini family for centuries therefore they are unique and exclusive.

Just 10 minutes from the ancient walled city of Lucca, this luxury and exclusive vacation rental can accommodate up to 24 people in 12 luxury bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.

GARDEN AND SWIMMING POOL: The Villa offers a private swimming pool (8x16m, depth 1,8m) and plenty of sun loungerwhere you can relax, enjoying the peacefulness of the Tuscan countryside. Near the swimming pool there is a fitness room with access to the garden and a pretty living room with wicker furniture and big glass windows overlooking the pool area, the ideal place to read a book or have a relaxing massage or a beauty treatment.

BBQ and a vast alfresco dining area with seating for 26 people are located in an antique courtyard of the estate with an impressive Peschiera”: a majestic fishpond. The outdoor areas are superb, as well as the breathtaking interiors. The staff can help guests with suggestions for making the most of their stay, ensuring an exclusive, highly personalized experience.

ACCOMMODATION: Luxury Villa with 12 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Enjoy the fancy indoors facilities: majestic living rooms, a fully equipped kitchen, various leisure rooms with piano & billiards. Centralized music system, wifi and air-conditioning. Some bedrooms can accomodate an extra bed. With an additional charge the villa can accomodate up to 26 people. Your reservation includes a personal chef (cost of groceries not included) and maid service 6 days per week.

Ground floor: A huge dining area for 24 people, an elegant and spacious living room with fireplace furnished with Sat.tv, DVD player and a fully equipped kitchen in traditional Tuscan style, laundry room, 4 guest bathrooms, workout room (cardio fitness). From the kitchen you can access the "Peschiera" courtyard, the alfresco dining area and a patio with some tables, perfect for breakfast. The Villa offers some leisure areas such as an elegant music room with piano and guitar, perfect to relax while drinking a whisky, listening to classic music; a billiard room, where both children and adults can engage in friendly games; a wine tasting room. The perfect place for families or a group of friends desiring to spend a relaxing and entertaining vacation. The Villa is furnished and equipped with all modern comforts and top service: air-conditioning, wifi, centralized music system (inside and outside). In the property there is a free laundry room with washing machine, dryer, iron and ironing boarding. Dry cleaning and ironing service are available only on request, at extra charge.

First floor:

Bedroom 1: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub and shower;
Bedroom 2: french bed (140cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination;
Bedroom 3: twin beds (90cm x 190cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination;
Bedroom 4: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub-shower combination;
Bedroom 5: twin beds (90cm x 190cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with bathtub- shower combination;
Bedroom 6: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination;
Bedroom 7: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination;
Bedroom 8: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub-shower combination;
Bedroom 9: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub-shower combination;
Bedroom 10: twin beds (90cm x190cm) that can be converted into double; en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination;
Bedroom 11: double bed (170cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with bathtub-shower combination;
Bedroom 12: twin beds that can be converted into king (180cm x 190cm); en-suit bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub-shower combination.

FACILITIES NOTES: fenced in pool (8x16m, depth 1,8m); fully air conditioned villa; stone-built BBQ; centralized music system; safe in each bedroom; uncovered parking area for up to 8 cars; gym equipment: cardio bike, step machine, weight bench, treadmill, weights; surveillance system; 2 tennis courts at 2 min. drive to be shared with the guests of 5 other nearby villas. They can be converted intosoccer and volleyball fields; tennis equipment provided free of charge.

LOCATION: Closest grocery shop and restaurant 800 mt, Village of Vorno 4 km, San Lorenzo a Vaccoli 3 km, Putting green and tennis club 2,5 km, Lucca 6,5 kms, Pisa 19 kms, Florence 50 kms, Siena 80 kms, Beaches Viareggio and Forte dei Marmi 19 kms, Cinque Terre 60 kms, Bolgheri 80 kms, Hospital 4 kms, Golf court 29 kms.

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.