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VILLA CLARA Luxury 5 bedrooms Lakefront Farmhouse Villa with Private Pool on the Lucca Hills

Escape to this 18th Century Tuscan villa where art meets nature amidst rolling hills, bespoke olive oil villages and garden-fresh dinners.

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Pool
Exterior
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10370 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

VILLA CLARA Luxury 5 bedrooms Lakefront Farmhouse Villa with Private Pool on the Lucca Hills

Potted plants and cypres still shade VILLA CLARA from view at this former 18th Century Small Mansion gone glam in the Tuscan countryside. Lush gardens frame a sparkling pool at this restored farmhouse near Lucca, in a village known for its Camellias festival and bespoke Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Beamed ceilings, brick floors, and archways retain the original ambiance, and a dining loggia shows off the views through a parish at the top oft he hill. Cut into local produce in the bright kitchen, relax and play chess in the stone-built pool house -once a horse stable- opening onto the patio by your private swimming pool. Horseback riding, tennis, and golf are all within range.

Grey-toned fabrics, and crystal chandeliers that fill this open-concept home frames big windows revealing rolling hills around the villa say country estate, but the city center of Lucca is only 12 kilometers away.
Listen to the bird’s chirping as you stretch out on a lounger by the saltwater pool, play on the lawn, or steal away to the shade of the covered outdoor living area. Savor the complimentary fresh fruit and bottle of wine around the alfresco dining table for 10 before heating up the barbecue for dinner with sunset views.
Stone walls and a tiled roof still give the impression of a period villa, but inside, the home shows off its style in color, texture, and artwork.

INTERIORS:

On the GROUND FLOOR: 3 double bedrooms, 3 bathrooms with 3 built in showers, and a living room with TV and french windows overlooking the garden.

On THE MAIN FLOOR: an indoor fully equipped kitchen, a spacious dining room to seat 12 guests, another living room with TV and a french windows overlooking the garden, 2 bedrooms (1 of which with 2 twin beds) and 1 bathroom with a built in shower.

Air conditioning is provided in each single room, a very reliable wifi connection provided by the national phone company it is provided, sat tv and private parking inside the property. The Villa is located within a walking distance from restaurant and shops.

Property manager

Lucca Apartments and Villas

Languages

Arabic, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Sun loungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 3983 sq ft (370 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in fee: EUR 50
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Optional extras

  • Late check-in fee: EUR 50

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT046007C2WTQINS4V

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Villa Clara Tuscany 5 Bedrooms Farmhouse Lucca Hills Capannori
Villa Clara Tuscany 5 Bedrooms Farmhouse Lucca Hills Capannori
Villa Clara Tuscany 5 Bedrooms Farmhouse Lucca Hills
277520

About the neighborhood

Map
Capannori, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Walls of Lucca - 15 min drive
  • Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 17 min drive
  • Piazza Napoleone - 17 min drive
  • Cisanello Hospital - 31 min drive
  • Leaning Tower - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Altopascio Station - 15 min drive
  • Galileo Galilei Airport (PSA) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trattoria da Benito - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Merendero - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boutique della Pizza - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Festa della Pizza Orentano - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Herbie - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is VILLA CLARA Luxury 5 bedrooms Lakefront Farmhouse Villa with Private Pool on the Lucca Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at VILLA CLARA Luxury 5 bedrooms Lakefront Farmhouse Villa with Private Pool on the Lucca Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at VILLA CLARA Luxury 5 bedrooms Lakefront Farmhouse Villa with Private Pool on the Lucca Hills?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is VILLA CLARA Luxury 5 bedrooms Lakefront Farmhouse Villa with Private Pool on the Lucca Hills located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 9 mi (15 km) of Sanctuary of Santa Gemma, Arno River, and Porta Elisa. Lucca Polo Fiere and Walls of Lucca are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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VILLA CLARA Luxury 5 bedrooms Lakefront Farmhouse Villa with Private Pool on the Lucca Hills Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Carol

Great villa for family or friend groups
A beautiful setting in a centrally located area for easy day trips to Lucca, Florence, Tuscan towns, Pisa, Cinque Terre and closer seaside towns. The views from the villa are breathtaking.
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10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Fabulous villa with everything you need
Pool Large space for a group Outdoor kitchen Bbq Location Luigi was very helpful Everything was great but communication around checkin and check out could be better.
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10/10 Excellent

christophe

Beautiful Holyday
The Welcome and especially LUIGI. The Property The summer Kitchen The calm of location The village traders Waste sorting

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Storybook Stay in Tuscany
The location is fantastic. The setting is beautiful. The house is convenient to train stations, and an easy drive to many nearby cities and local attractions and some excellent wineries. The house is beautiful and well-maintained. The outdoor kitchen is amazing; we spent a great deal of time there together cooking, eating and drinking excellent wine. We will definitely be headed back.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Amazing Villa ,wonderful Host
We were so fortunate to spend 6 weeks at Villa Clara in June /July 2023 .The villa is exceptional ,we particularly enjoyed the outside kitchen and the fabulous pool.There are 2 reasonably priced restaurants and a bar within walking distance , and the bus stop for buses to Lucca and Pontedera . Luigi and his team were so helpful and did everything they could to ensure we had a wonderful stay. We can’t recommend this villa enough .

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded our expectations
We stayed at Villa Lucca from the 1st to the 15th July. We had a wonderful stay and the villa was perfect for a family of 10. Great outdoor space in particular the outdoor kitchen. Pool was large in size and the grounds were immaculate. Couldn’t recommend this villa enough and a massive thank you to Luigi who took care of the villa and was always so friendly and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

A beautiful Italian villa! Highly recommended
The villa was luxurious and immaculately decorated to a high standard. The pool and outside kitchen area was fabulous. The owner Luigi was so friendly and welcoming and we would not hesitate to recommend this villa to our friends and family. The only thing I would suggest is to have a table and chairs situated outside in the pool area so guests can have coffee/drinks outside, whilst enjoying the beautiful surroundings.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Tuscan Paradise
From the moment you enter the estate through the gates you're welcomed into a Tuscan getaway like that of the movies. The grounds are immaculate and attention has been paid to every leaf, bud and stem. A pool to cool off in, outside dinning with all the amenities including fridge and oven. Inside the house meets every expectation with beautiful and comfortable furniture along with gracious materials. In an ideal, rustic setting of sorts keeps you feeling private and safe. Easy to explore the countryside, we made many day trips while knowing we were coming home the estate. Include more necessities, like that of a hotel. It was odd that we needed to go get toilet paper and paper towels, salt and pepper and some basics that could have been provided easily.
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Amazing Stay
Villa Clara was amazing. It was ever better than we expected. The Villa was clean and comfortable. The grounds were stunning. There was a group of 8 of us staying at the Villa for 10 days and we all loved it. Villa Clara is centrally located so it was easy to travel to different parts of Tuscany. Luigi was extremely helpful and nice. I highly recommend this villa. I would have more basic items in the villa like salt and pepper, extra toilet paper and paper towels
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

A Little Bit of Paradise
We absolutely loved staying at Villa Clara. The rooms are all a good size and having two kitchens was fabulous as it was getting a bit cool while we were in Italy. The grounds are amazing and Luigi the owner was always on site in the mornings cleaning the pool and maintaining the property. Three of us spoke Italian and he was more than happy to chat and talk about the property, us, him and life in general. He couldn't have made us more welcome if he tried. Filippo, the House Manager was on site to gain access and went out of his way to help us as we arrived a bit early. He also gave us a lot of information on where to go, what to do and where to shop. While a lot of information is provided in the V/C app, but it was nice to actually speak with a local. Depending on traffic, it was a 20 minute drive to Lucca, just on an hour to Florence and just a bit more to San Gimignano so the location of the Villa is perfect. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for somewhere to stay in Tuscany and we would definitely return. Nothing. We had no complaints whatsoever.
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Wonderful Villa Clara
Our party of 6 adults truly enjoyed the beauty of the Villa. The privacy was wonderful as well as the views to the hills with the church. The recommended chef was not available during our stay, however Luigi found another chef for us to use and he was wonderful. There is nothing better than the beauty of the Tuscan region along with the food and friendly Italian people we were able to meet. Thank you again for a great vacation in Tuscany!
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10/10 Excellent

Babette

Relaxing and gorgeous
This was a gorgeous house but the outdoor dining area and pool made our stay! The house was very clean and the details like the tile floors and frescos on the ceiling were absolutely beautiful. The outdoor dining area was amazing for a large group and we spent 90% of our time outside. Although the location is about 20 minutes from downtown Lucca it was great to be in the countryside and there was a great market 8 minutes away. Our only complaint was that the pillows were very flat and hard which made sleeping uncomfortable. This seems to be common in Italy however! Out entire group loved their stay and we would definitely do it again.
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10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Best villa ever!
A truly 5* villa. It exceeded our expectations in pretty much every way. Luigi, the owner rushed over when the hot water stopped working, nothing was too much trouble and we had the best week ever! We will definitely be going back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Jos

Een waanzinnige plek
De villa is prachtig en de plek waar hij is op een fijne plek gebouwd. We hebben een fantastische week gehad met een bezoek aan wat mij betreft een geweldige stad Lucca waar vriendelijkheid en schoonheid hand in hand gaan. Eigenlijk is alles in en rondom de villa geweldig. Misschien is 1 bed toe aan vervanging en wij Nederlanders hadden graag een nespresso koffiemachine gehad maar nogmaals dit deed niets af aan onze vakantie.

8/10 Good

Andrea N., Erpolzheim/ Pfalz

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Toskana dream
Lage, Sauberkeit und Ausstattung waren sehr gut!… der Aussenbereich, der schoene Olivengarten und Pool so wie man es sich in der Toskana vorstellt!Der freundliche Vermieter war fast täglich da und hat sich um den Pool, Garten, Abfall oder Sonstiges gekümmert! Leider ist das Anwesen aber nur im Sommer zu genießen!… wir waren Mitte Oktober dort und die 3 Schlafzimmer im Untergeschoss und Bäder rochen feucht und muffig!.. die Handtücher wurden nie trocken und man konnte keine Fenster aufmachen , da sonst sehr viele “ ungebetene Gaeste “ im Zimmer waren. Die Zimmer sind alle sehr sauber und geschmackvoll!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Bettina Bussey

Lucca Vacation
Die Villa in den Hügeln von Lucca ist wunderschön. Die Zimmer sind grosszügig und stilvoll eingerichtet. Die Sommerküche ist grossartig, ebenso der Swimmingpool mit der grossartigen Gartenanlage. Das ganze Anwesen ist sehr gepflegt. Wir haben eine unvergessliche Woche mit Freunden in der Villa verbracht. Ein grosses Dankeschön an die sehr freundlichen und zuvorkommenden Gastgeber. Die Stühle in der Sommerküche sind zu niedrig für den Tisch. Es fehlt eine Anleitung für den Gebrauch des TV's und wie man die gewünschten Sender findet. Ein kleiner Tisch mit 2 Stühlen unter einem Olivenbaum - das wäre grossartig.
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10/10 Excellent

David

Absolute Perfection
Villa Clara was for us, absolute perfection. The villa is decorated beautifully and perfectly clean. The stone walls, high ceilings and air conditioning kept the rooms very cool. The tall windows also gave lovely views of the grounds and countryside. Outside, the gardens were immaculately kept and very pretty. We spent most of our time by the pool and in the amazing outdoor kitchen. Snack, drink, swim, repeat. I would also mention the warm welcome from Luigi, who ensured we had a great time at Villa Clara.
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10/10 Excellent

Simon

The villa was very impressive and exactly how the pictures looked
The facilities, cleanliness, pool, furnishings and fixtures As mentioned to Luigi, the only thing we could really think of was something to play music outside (we carry a speaker normally).
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10/10 Excellent

Joke

Das Haus ist einfach ein Traum
Das Haus ist einfach ein Traum. Wir haben einen unvergesslichen Urlaub mit der Großfamilie erleben dürfen. Alles war perfekt vorbereitet. Die Kommunikation war super. Wir können dieses Haus und unsere Gastgeber einfach nur uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen.
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

A lovely House
The outside kitchen has everything you need and you can sit there for lunch, drinks and dinner And it is next to the pool Beautiful garden Very private The shower upstairs is not always warm

10/10 Excellent

Bob P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Villa Clara
Our party of 6 adults truly enjoyed the beauty of the Villa. The privacy was wonderful as well as the views to the hills with the church. The recommended chef was not available during our stay, however Luigi found another chef for us to use and he was wonderful. There is nothing better than the beauty of the Tuscan region along with the food and friendly Italian people we were able to meet. Thank you again for a great vacation in Tuscany!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best villa ever!
A truly 5* villa. It exceeded our expectations in pretty much every way. Luigi, the owner rushed over when the hot water stopped working, nothing was too much trouble and we had the best week ever! We will definitely be going back again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Babette P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing and gorgeous
This was a gorgeous house but the outdoor dining area and pool made our stay! The house was very clean and the details like the tile floors and frescos on the ceiling were absolutely beautiful. The outdoor dining area was amazing for a large group and we spent 90% of our time outside. Although the location is about 20 minutes from downtown Lucca it was great to be in the countryside and there was a great market 8 minutes away. Our only complaint was that the pillows were very flat and hard which made sleeping uncomfortable. This seems to be common in Italy however! Out entire group loved their stay and we would definitely do it again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

Amazing private luxury retreat
Hi Sonia, Jeanne here. My sister and I wanted to send a personal thank you for our stay at your lovely (and historic!) Villa. Of all the places we visited in Italy, your city and home were the hardest for us to leave. Also want to thank you for the wonderful book you have put together and your suggestions for home cooking lessons and tours. When we come back for a longer stay, we want to do a cooking lesson, for sure!My sister is already talking about bringing her husband back (they live in Switzerland, so it's much closer to visit Italy from there, of course!) We did hire Isa and her husband for a day tour out in the countryside around Lucca. They paid attention to our interests and provided us with a very fun and interesting glimpse into something we never would have seen otherwise. They were wonderful!! The Villa is gorgeous and so well-appointed. We felt like royalty staying there, and loved hanging our was out like real Lucchesi! The city is enchanting...so much to see and do! Thank you, thank you....and all the best to you! You were wonderful to work with, Sonia. Sincerely, Jeanne C.

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Visited twice in 2017 and 2018
I was privileged enough to visit Villa Clara not once, but twice in both 2017 and 2018. I must say each precious moment spent in this charming, luxurious villa was a moment I forever hold in my heart! From the delicious food prepared by Cristina and Alice, to the astounding scenery, to the garden, my experiences at Villa Clara were some of the most memorable of my life. Our gracious hosts Sonia and Elisa provided endless opportunities to revel in authentic Italian culture and experiences. If I could go nowhere else in all my travels, I would be quite content to lay around at Villa Clara and luxuriate in the Tuscan sun, food, wine, and culture! Your Guests/Friends: Linda, Sheena, Val, Pam, Sandy, Don, Bob, James and Richard