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El verdadero paraíso en Toscana - Villa del Cardinale

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Alberca al aire libre y alberca climatizada
Refrigerador, microondas, horno y parrilla de estufa
Smart TV, chimenea, reproductor de DVD y libros
6 habitaciones, tabla de planchar con plancha y wifi gratis
Detalle exterior

Opiniones

9.8 de 10,

Excepcional

Casa completa

6 habitaciones5 baños12 personas350 metros cuadrados

Servicios principales

  • Tina de hidromasaje
  • Lavadora
  • Estacionamiento disponible
  • Asador
  • Alberca
  • Desayuno disponible

Información de la propiedad

Todo el hospedaje

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El verdadero paraíso en Toscana - Villa del Cardinale

Hermosa villa desde el 1600 renovado con un alto nivel de belleza y confort. Originalmente, la villa fue construida por el famoso cardenal Francesco Bonvisi como su estudio privado y retiro de meditación. La propiedad ofrece una magnífica vista sobre el valle de Lucca y sin embargo se encuentra a sólo 5 minutos en coche de las murallas de Lucca y 20 minutos del aeropuerto de Pisa. Firenze (Florencia) está a sólo 45 minutos en coche. La finca está rodeada por 16 acres de olivos y cuenta con 4 amplias habitaciones con baño privado, estudio con sofá cama doble, piscina climatizada, patio para comer al aire libre. Una de las habitaciones tiene una suite con sofá donde pueden dormir dos jóvenes. Además de las 4 habitaciones grandes, el estudio cuenta con un sofá cama doble para acomodar a 2 personas más, lo que brinda alojamiento para 12 personas en total. Aire acondicionado en todas las habitaciones. Además, ofrecemos una cuna y silla.

Nuestro titular de la clave es también un experimentado chef de cocina. Además, ella con entusiasmo le ayudará en la organización de una experiencia de degustación de vinos inolvidables, o para ayudar a encontrar un guía turístico, o le guiará en el comercial más exclusiva y emocionante.

En el barrio más cercano hay dos hoteles que pueden acomodar a grupos más grandes.

Administrador de la propiedad

Fabio Manzetti

Idiomas

Inglés, italiano, noruego, sueco

Servicios de la propiedad

Playa

  • Camastros en la playa
  • Toallas de playa

Alberca/spa

  • Alberca al aire libre
  • Alberca climatizada
  • Alberca privada
  • Masajes
  • Tina de hidromasaje

Internet

  • Disponible en la villa: wifi gratis

Estacionamiento y transporte

  • Estación de carga para autos eléctricos en la propiedad
  • Se recomienda trasladarse en auto
  • Estacionamiento en la propiedad

Cocina

  • Cafetera y tetera
  • Especias
  • Horno
  • Lavavajillas
  • Licuadora
  • Microondas
  • Parrilla de estufa
  • Refrigerador
  • Tetera eléctrica
  • Toallas de papel
  • Tostadora
  • Vajilla y utensilios de cocina

Comidas

  • Desayuno disponible con cargo
  • Mesas
  • Servicio de chef

Habitaciones

  • 6 habitaciones
  • Se proporcionan sábanas
  • Sofá cama

Baño

  • 5 baños privados
  • Bidet
  • Jabón
  • Papel de baño
  • Regadera
  • Se ofrecen toallas
  • Secadora de cabello
  • Shampoo
  • Tina con regadera

Áreas comunes para sentarse

  • Área de comedor independiente
  • Chimenea
  • Estufa de leña
  • Mesa
  • Sala de estar

Entretenimiento

  • Estéreo
  • Libros
  • Reproductor de DVD
  • Smart TV con canales de cable/satelitales
  • Videos

Espacios exteriores

  • Asador
  • Jardín
  • Muebles de exterior
  • Patio

Lavandería

  • Lavadora
  • Lavandería de monedas

Espacios de trabajo

  • Impresora

Aire acondicionado y calefacción

  • Aire acondicionado
  • Calefacción

Mascotas

  • No se aceptan mascotas

Facilidades de acceso

  • Si tienes necesidades de acceso especial, comunícate con la propiedad utilizando los datos que figuran en la confirmación de la reservación.
  • Habitaciones para personas con discapacidad
  • No se permite fumar en la propiedad

Servicios e instalaciones

  • Plancha y tabla de planchar
  • Servicio de limpieza (disponibilidad limitada)
  • Servicios de concierge

Aspectos destacados de la ubicación

  • Cerca de un hospital
  • En el campo
  • En un poblado

Actividades

  • Alberca climatizada
  • Golf
  • Alpinismo en los alrededores
  • Caza deportiva en los alrededores
  • Ciclismo en los alrededores
  • Golf en los alrededores
  • Observación de aves en los alrededores
  • Paseos a caballo en los alrededores
  • Paseos en velero en los alrededores
  • Senderos para caminar o andar en bicicleta en los alrededores
  • Tours por bodegas de vino en los alrededores

Características de seguridad

  • No se reportó un detector de monóxido de carbono (el anfitrión no especificó si la propiedad cuenta con un detector de monóxido de carbono, por lo que se recomienda llevar un detector portátil)
  • No se reportó un detector de humo (el anfitrión no especificó si la propiedad cuenta con un detector de humo)
  • Botiquín de primeros auxilios
  • Extintor de incendios

Descripción general

  • Al menos el 80% de la iluminación es con focos LED
  • Estación de carga para autos eléctricos
  • Jardín
  • Política integral de desechos de alimentos
  • Política integral de reciclaje
  • Tamaño de la unidad: 350 metros cuadrados

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Políticas

Check-in

Hora de inicio del check-in: 16:00
Edad mínima para hacer el check-in: 24 años

Check-out

Check-out antes de las 10:00
Check-out sin contacto

Instrucciones especiales de check-in

Recibirás un correo electrónico del anfitrión con las instrucciones para hacer el check-in y el check-out.

Mascotas

No se aceptan mascotas

Niños y camas adicionales

Los niños son bienvenidos.

Información importante

Información importante

Podría aplicarse un cargo por persona extra, que varía según la política de la propiedad
Es posible que debas presentar una identificación oficial con fotografía y una tarjeta de crédito, una tarjeta de débito o hacer un depósito en efectivo en el check-in para cubrir cualquier gasto imprevisto
Las solicitudes especiales no se pueden garantizar. Están sujetas a disponibilidad al momento del check-in y pueden tener un costo extra
Esta propiedad acepta efectivo
No se permiten fiestas ni eventos de grupos
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de monóxido de carbono en la propiedad, por lo que se recomienda llevar uno portátil
El anfitrión no indicó si hay detector de humo en la propiedad
El equipamiento de seguridad de esta propiedad incluye extintor de incendios y botiquín de primeros auxilios
Vrbo, nuestro sitio asociado, administra este hospedaje. Recibirás un correo suyo con un enlace a tu cuenta de Vrbo, donde podrás cambiar o cancelar tu reservación.
Número de registro de propiedad: IT046017C2OPW5IKFM

Avisos importantes

Todos los huéspedes, incluidos los menores, deberán presentarse para hacer el check-in y mostrar una identificación oficial con fotografía o pasaporte emitidos por su gobierno correspondiente.
De acuerdo con las leyes nacionales, esta propiedad no acepta pagos en efectivo que superen los EUR 5000. Para obtener más detalles, comunícate con la propiedad usando la información de contacto que aparece en la confirmación de la reservación.
Se recomienda acceder a este hospedaje en auto.

Otros nombres de la propiedad

El Verdadero Paraíso en Toscana - Villa del Cardinale Villa
El Verdadero Paraíso en Toscana - Villa del Cardinale Lucca

Información de la zona

Sección del mapa
Lucca, Toscana

Qué hay cerca

  • Murallas de Lucca - A 8 min en auto - 5.2 km
  • Piazza Napoleone - A 10 min en auto - 6.3 km
  • Catedral de San Martín - A 11 min en auto - 7.1 km
  • Torre Guinigi - A 12 min en auto - 7.5 km
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - A 12 min en auto - 7.8 km

Medios de transporte

  • Estación de tren de Lucca - 9 min en auto
  • Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 24 min en auto

Restaurantes

  • ‪Pizzeria Zio Jo - ‬A 5 min en auto
  • ‪Hotel Villa Cheli - ‬A 6 min a pie
  • ‪Pasticceria Bar Sottopoggio - ‬A 7 min en auto
  • ‪Pizzeria Irma - ‬A 7 min en auto
  • ‪Cucina dello Scompiglio - ‬A 6 min en auto

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Hay alberca en The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale?

Sí, la propiedad cuenta con alberca al aire libre. Podrás disfrutar de albercas climatizadas.

¿The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale acepta mascotas?

No, la propiedad no acepta mascotas.

¿A qué hora es el check-in en The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale?

Hora de inicio de check-in: 16:00.

¿A qué hora es el check-out en The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale?

El check-out es a las 10:00.

¿Dónde se encuentra The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale?

Esta villa para familias de Lucca, en el campo, se encuentra a 4.7 km (2.9 mi) de Lucca Polo Fiere, y a 10 km (6 mi) de Museo de Puccini y Jardín botánico de Lucca. Museo del Cómic y las Imágenes y Teatro del Giglio también se encuentran a 10 km (6 mi).

Opiniones de The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale

Opiniones

9.8

Excepcional

Puntuación de 10, es decir, Excelente. Basada en 41 de 45 opiniones" "
Puntuación de 8, es decir, Bueno. Basada en 3 de 45 opiniones" "
Puntuación de 6, es decir, Aceptable. Basada en 1 de 45 opiniones" "
Puntuación de 4, es decir, Malo. Basada en 0 de 45 opiniones" "
Puntuación de 2, es decir, Terrible. Basada en 0 de 45 opiniones" "

9.8/10

Limpieza

Opiniones

10/10 Excelente

Inese M., Port Dover, Ontario Canada

Le gustó: Limpieza
Beautiful Tuscany
What a beautiful spot! The perfect house for our family celebrating a special anniversary. The bedrooms allowed each couple to have privacy. The views were stunning. The photos on the website don’t do it justice! We took full advantage of the personal chefs recommended by the house information book. Wow! Best meals ever! The only thing is, you really do need to have a car. Lucca is almost an hour walk on a busy road with limited sidewalks,and the walk back is obviously uphill all the way. Definitely recommend this villa for a group stay.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Tom T.

Le gustó: Limpieza
A great weekend in Toscany
We had a great holiday in the lovely Villa Cardinale. We celebrated our 50 years marriage by spending a week in Tuscany with our 2 children and their families, 10 persons in all. Villa Cardinale is a charming and wellequiped House with 5 bedrooms and 5 en suite bathrooms. The 6th bedroom is a Walk-trough room with sleeping possibilities. 1 bed- and bathroom is in an Annex, which our teenager grandchild loved. The pool area is fantastic, Also for children. Also the outdoor eating place was great and we used it every day. We Will mention, that there are Many steps in the House, and that our 3 cars fully filled the parking place near the House. However, there is an Extra parking possibility by the lover gate. Finally, there is a god instruktion book in the House with very valuable recommandations om restaurants, shopping etc.
Se hospedó 7 noches en junio de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Steve F.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Paradise in Tuscany
The property exceeded expectations! The villa is charming, a wonderful combination of old and new. It has been renovated to excellent modern standards with respect to appliances and facilities, without losing its old-world charm. There is ample and excellent help. The owner Fabio was completely accessible by phone or email, and was always helpful. The proximity to Lucca, a charming walled city, and to the rest of Tuscany, made wider visiting east. We had a wonderful stay.
Se hospedó 28 noches en agosto de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Isolde B., Stuttgart

Le gustó: Limpieza
Toll
Wir waren mit 10 Personen (Erwachsene und Teenager) eine Woche in der Villa und haben den Auftenthalt sehr genossen. Alle fünf großen Schlafzimmer haben sehr gute Betten. Auch das Zimmer neben dem Esszimmer hat ein richtiges Doppelbett (kein graues Schlafsofa wie auf den Fotos). Das Zimmer im Nebengebäude ist etwas dunkel, aber ok. Besonders toll fanden wir die verschiedenen Sitzmöglichkeiten rund um Haus und Pool. Die Küche ist gut ausgestattet und groß genug. Danke an Vivian und ihr Team!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Philip J.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Good villa, good location
Comfortable and well equipped though you have to hunt for things sometimes. Excellent pool, beds and living areas. Mosquito spray essential in August!
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2023

8/10 Bueno

Steven E.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Great View and En-suites for Bedrooms
A well maintained property on a lovely hill. The rooms were large, with each having a bathroom. The area around the pool was great. Wished the sun was able to heat the pool enough to enjoy, but it was too cold. The two items that were slight negatives, but we aware about when booking, was the stairs and the road up to the property. The stairs were steep and the bottom two steps were sloped forward and required caution when coming down. The road to the property had some very large pot holes. But overall, a beautiful place and very relaxing site.
Se hospedó 7 noches en mayo de 2023

8/10 Bueno

Jonas R.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Good week in Tuscany
Good house. Excellent service by Beatrice who always was very helpful and available.
Se hospedó 7 noches en septiembre de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Jesper R.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Et skønt hus med prima beliggenhed
Vi var en familie med 6 voksne og 3 børn, og huset passede perfekt til vores ønsker og behov og med en beliggenhed tæt på Lucca, en af Toscanas smukkeste og mest velbevarede byer. Den lokale kontaktperson var yderst hjælpsom og imødekommende. Alt i alt et meget vellykket og mindeværdigt ophold.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2022

10/10 Excelente

veronique S.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Merveilleuses vacances en famille
Nous avons passé un séjour formidable en famille dans cette magnifique demeure au charme ancien et typique de la Toscane. Le confort est excellent avec des literies de très bonne qualité, la climatisation et une salle de bain dans chaque chambre. Les vues sont à couper le souffle, les différentes terrasses qui entourent la villa et les plantations d’Olivier nous ont plongé dans une nature exceptionnelle. Enfin, les propriétaires et le personnel étaient très à l’écoute et arrangeants. Nous recommandons vivement !
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2022

10/10 Excelente

caroline s.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Belle semaine en famille
La maison est très confortable pour passer des vacances en groupe, chacun peut y avoir son espace. Le point de vue est magnifique, la maison bien décorée. Béatrice est là pour nous accompagner tout le long du séjour. La maison est proche de Lucques ce qui est sympathique pour les sorties et les courses. Nous avons passé une excellente semaine.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Diane T.

Le gustó: Limpieza
SUPERBES VACANCES EN TOSCANE
La residence est très confortable pour 9 personnes. nous avons particulièrement apprécié la piscine.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Daniel E.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Wonderful Stay
Visited Villa della Cardinale with my family and another; 10 people total. The Villa had more than enough space as our kids were able to room together easily. Beautiful property with a stunning view over Lucca. Fabio and Beatrice were both very responsive and easy to work with. Our families had an amazing time and loved the ease of seeing much of Tuscany from our home base. The Villa is very well positioned for day trips. Air conditioning and the swimming pool were great on the warmer June days. La Pearla, a coffee shop and pasticceria at the bottom of the street is a hidden gem as well!
Se hospedó 42 noches en junio de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Tommy B.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Fantastiskt
Uppfyllde våra förväntningar Fantastiskt hus och trädgård med pool
Se hospedó 7 noches en septiembre de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Jürgen B.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Phänomenal
Die Lage der Villa ist wirklich außerordentlich. Absolut ruhig gelegen schaut man ins Tal und die herrliche Landschaft der Toskana. Die Villa hat viel Charme. Von der Villa aus erreicht man in wenigen Minuten Lucca und auch Pisa ist praktisch um die Ecke. Beatrice war immer für uns zur Stelle und hatte immer Antworten auf unsere Fragen ( wo gibt es schöne Strände, welche Sehenswürdigkeiten usw. ). Wir waren begeistert und würden die Villa jederzeit wieder buchen. Jürgen Bartmann
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2021

10/10 Excelente

DE LA SERRE M.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Très bel environnement !
Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour. La maison est une ancienne bâtisse. Parfait pour les amoureux de l’ancien. Le cadre est fabuleux. Beatrice est d’une très grande efficacité et d’une super gentillesse ! C’est un véritable plus pour le séjour ! Nous étions 2 familles avec 8 enfants au total. Il nous a manqué un peu de place dans la cuisine (pour ranger nos affaires) et des grands plats.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Julia B.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Beautiful Setting for a family holiday
First of all I would like to thank Beatrice for being absolutely beyond amazing with making sure everything was perfect during our stay. The property is located a mere 10 min drive from Lucca and close to the motorway which is convenient for excursions and day trips to Pisa, Florence, Volterra etc . Lots of space in and outdoors and a lovely pool are a beautiful setting for a tranquil holiday. Thank you very much for a great stay
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Christian S.

Le gustó: Limpieza
wonderful stay near Lucca
We enjoyed one week of holiday in Villa Cardinale. The villa was very clean when we arrived. The pictures on the website give a good view of what to expect, although it is even more beautiful in reality. The view from the hill is spectacular. Beatrice, the lady coordinating the maintenance of the villa, was very helpful and gave us a lot of advice and help with selecting and booking restaurants and places to visit. We had the private diner prepared by Maria twice during the week, this is highly recommended! To summarize: we had a wonderful stay with our family.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Nicola S.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Simply Perfect!
We spent two weeks at Villa Cardinale and had a wonderful time all the way through! The house, the interior, the location but most of all Fabio, Beatrice, Martina and Isabell were fantastic! Questions were always answered promptly and always with a smile! Tuscany is one of the nicest regions in the world but in combination with this property, with all the amenities it offers and the people who care for it and it’s guests a holy place to be! Warm Thanks to all for this too short „escape to heaven“! Nicola & Family & Friends
Se hospedó 14 noches en agosto de 2019

10/10 Excelente

veronique S.

Le gustó: Limpieza
magnifiques vacances dans un magnifique endroit !
Nous avons de nouveau passé un très agréable séjour dans cette belle et grande maison de famille, décorée avec goût et très confortable. La literie est excellente et l’ensemble de la villa invite au bien être. Nous reviendrons !
Se hospedó 14 noches en julio de 2019

10/10 Excelente

JIM O'HARA

Le gustó: Limpieza
Very beautiful place
The most homely beautiful villa to experience Tuscan life, and a special word of thanks and appreciation to Beatrice who saw to all our needs, will return, thank you
Se hospedó 6 noches en julio de 2019

10/10 Excelente

Beth W., San Antonio

Le gustó: Limpieza
Fabulous villa with views
It was everything I was looking for my 50th birthday celebration. Plenty of room for entertaining guests. A true Tuscan experience. Lucca is minutes away and a true delight. Enjoyed getting to know the community. The property manager and staff were incredibly helpful in getting to know the area and the owner was a fabulous host. We enjoyed the locally produced olive oil tremendously. We will come again!
Se hospedó 29 noches en junio de 2019

10/10 Excelente

WILLIAM Y., Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Le gustó: Limpieza
Paradise overlooking Lucca
Three married couples spent 7 nights at this wonderful home. It was so tranquil and quiet we all fell in love with the location. The sunrises in the morning, the singing birds, the cool breezes, the great gardens, the comforts of home away, - all made this villa a place that we hope to return to someday. There are three floors in the Villa. The kitchen, separate dining, and a small office/bedroom with full bath on the ground floor. The living room and a master bedroom with large bathroom is on the next floor. The top floor has a large bedroom with small bathroom (shower only). The other bedroom on top floor is smaller, but has a sitting room, and larger bath with tub. There is a separate building (the annex) with a 5th bedroom and large bathroom. The clothes washer and dryer are also in the annex. The building location is high on a hill, which resulted in pleasant breezes most days. We could see the buildings in old Lucca as well as the aqueduct that runs across the valley. This Villa is the highest home on the hill – so there is absolute privacy. We never ate in the dining room as the weather was so nice – there is a table for 10 located outside under a freestanding roof. Additionally there was three other areas outside to sit (patio outside kitchen; table for 6 under olive trees; Cabana next to pool) which meant there was always somewhere in shade or sun to relax. Maria came one night to serve a wonderful home cook Tuscan style meal. The left overs were great the next day as well. The beds were very comfortable, water pressure is good, and everything in kitchen was functional and well stocked with every dish you need. Given it is an old building – there are quirky things such as un-level floors, a low kitchen doorway (watch your head), and minimal electrical outlets, it is very well done from the perspective of plumbing and kitchen appliances. We had rented a large Fiat Talento van (9 passenger). Driving up the road to the Villa meant brushing up against the olive trees along the road. Also the parking area at the Villa required some back and forth to turnaround the large van – small car would be ok. Can’t imagine not having a vehicle – while close to Lucca – it is not walkable. With Lucca 5 minutes away we frequently went there for meals. We drove to LaSpezia (1 hour) to see Cinque Terre via train. Florence is only an hour away (park at Villa Costanza parking on autostrada and take Tram into town) and Pisa is only 20 minutes
Se hospedó 7 noches en junio de 2019

6/10 Aceptable

john s.

The property has a great valley view and nice landscape. The house is outdated and far from village.
There are many highlights of our experience: - Aurora and Maria were terrific. From their kind and thoughtful service to the great food prepared for meals at the villa - they are simply superb! - the grounds are very pretty from the view of the valley to the beautiful olive trees, a nice pool area and relaxing outdoor dining table - all made time spent outside very enjoyable. There are a couple of important aspects of the experience that were disappointing: - the villa was much more remote to the village than we thought. It was more than an hour walk and it was across some busy streets. We also could not get taxis to navigate the gravel sections of the access roads. We ended up using Lucca limo - who were great - and it ended up adding significant expense and planning each day we went. - the villa itself has great potential. Our biggest issue is that kitchen was outdated and very small. The refrigerator, stove, coffee maker and toaster were very old and the space to work in limited to 2-3 people. There were also a lot of ants on the counters and sink. The wifi didn't work the first three days. The bathrooms had some updating done but with our group having some large people - up to 6'5" tall - some showers and toilets were hard to use. I offer these inputs only to help make future experiences better. We appreciate Fabio and Mari's hospitality and Aurora and Maria's wonderful service.
Se hospedó 7 noches en septiembre de 2018

10/10 Excelente

Wendy H., San Francisco

Villa Del Cardinale made my dream vacation come true!
For 20+ years, I've been dreaming of an Italian vacation that included a luxurious, well-appointed villa, with kind and helpful staff, stunning views, and proximity to the best of Tuscany. You can imagine my happiness, when Villa Del Cardinale made all those dreams come true. We were met by the charming "key keeper," Aurora, who presented us with bottles of local prosecco and Fabio's organic olive oil, pressed from the trees surrounding his magnificent property. Aurora took us on a tour of the 4 suites--perfect for my family of five: husband, 2 sons and girlfriend. (There's actually room for 8.) Each room had its own en-suite bathroom; every room had air conditioning (a must!) including the master bath with huge jacuzzi tub. That night, Maria & Aurora cooked us an amazing 4-course dinner of local specialities, highlighting tomatoes from Maria's own garden & Aurora's homemade Tiramisu with berries! We ate on the terrace to candlelight, serenaded by cicadas. Heaven! It was a 10 minute walk down the hill to Bar La Perla, where we could drop in for a cappuccino, a breakfast pastry, a sandwich, gelato--or a full bar with local wines. Aurora set up a wine tasting for us at a lovely wine coop neabry. It was helpful to have a rental car though, for jaunts into Lucca (10 min) and Florence (60 min)--since taxis were hard to convince to come to fetch us. Honestly, when you are in heaven--why leave? Many of our crew spent the entire week right at the Villa! We barely left. We swam, napped, made music, read. Maria left enough supplies to create a 2nd dinner and we found a great Salumeria in Lucca. We breakfasted each morning under the olive trees soaking in the view. A few times we ate in Lucca (lovely walled town) and a few of us went to Florence, which was an easy drive. But mostly we enjoyed the luxury of a 4-bedroom villa high above the Tuscan hills. It was the most relaxing vacation of my life! Fabio and Mari are consummate hosts--they communicated thoroughly and promptly at every juncture. Aurora was a dream. The house, grounds, pool were immaculate. Maria (who cleans as well as cooks) came 3 times that week to clean and change the linens, as did the gardener/pool attendant. Everyone was so helpful and attentive and kind. I wasn't looking for nightlife or sightseeing--I dreamt of comfort and the ability to understand--to taste--the life of Tuscany. If you seek serenity--l'd say: look no further. Villa Del Cardinale is hard to beat.
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2018

10/10 Excelente

Mary K.

Beautiful Villa in a Very Convient Location
Fabulous views. We were 4 couples.and there was plenty of room for everyone. Fully equipped kitchen. The.Villa was clean and very well maintained. Mr. Fabio was very helpful in answering our questions before arrival. Our contact person for arrival was Ms. Aurora. We had flight connection issues before our arrival and she stayed in contact and very accommodating. Once at the Villa and she was extremely helpful in explaining where to shop and how to get around. She also arranged a wine tasting at a local winery that was a wonderful experience. Happy to recommend this Villa.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2018