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Villa Montegrande, a villa rental in Lucca is a historic Tuscan villa and still remains in the original Lucca Mansi family. Most of you may wonder who the Mansi's are. Well, in the centre of Lucca where fantastic villas and gardens are coveted by tourists and Lucchese alike, lies one of the most fabulous of all - the Mansi Villa. It is possible to visit the town palace of the family, converted into a museum - Palazzo Mansi Museum - with the original decorations and furnishings. But why not stay in a Mansi Villa? And the price is amazingly affordable. Villa Montegrande was a manor house of a very big estate with various other villas and farmhouses on the spread running the families farming affairs. The villa is dating back to 1600 and 1700, with the typical outside double flights of stairs leading up to the main floor. It has been restored maintaining its elegance and charm, architectural elements, details and facilities for you to enjoy for a week or more, dear reader. World class elegance and cool charm with the classic layout of a REAL villa including a salon, sitting room, studio, hydromassage, large living room, dining room, kitchen, gardens, and..well..need we go on? This place has the space of heaven.
Perfect for: Families and groups.
The Details:
Ground floor: Large salon with a wonderful staircase. A sitting room on the left side, with fireplace and one sitting room on the right side (it has to be balanced!). Studio, living room with TV, dining room kitchen for those of you that can cook, bathroom with shower and a laundry room.
First floor: Large salon, as they all have from this era. A double bedroom with ensuite bathroom (shower), a double bed room, one bathroom with tub and hydromassage. There is another double bedroom (convertible into twin), 2 single bedrooms with French beds and a bathroom with tub.
Second floor: Large living room (lots of places to sit here), a double bedroom (convertible into twin) with ensuite bathroom (shower), a double bedroom, bathroom with shower.
Services, Features, Amenities:
Al Fresco Dining,
CD Player,
Chef Can Be Arranged,
Detached,
Dishwasher,
DVD,
Fireplace,
Ice box/Freezer,
Microwave,
Outdoor Furniture,
Private Parking,
Refridgerator,
Walk To Alimentari,
Walk To Restaurant,
Washing Machine,
Partial Maid Service,
W/C(s) as well as full bathrooms,
Satellite TV,
Grill / BBQ,
Central Heating,
Local TV,
Private Pool,
Stereo
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Although we are biased on such matters, and may be preaching to the choir, Lucca is arguably the best city in Tuscany. It is also the closest to most of our Lucca based rentals. There are loads of reasons this is a great place to visit (olive oil for example, lack of tourists another). To the benefit of you and the proud locals, Lucca has completely retained the original thick walls around the centro storico. As the wide walls lost their military importance, abruptly ended with the conquering Bonaparte in 1805, no match for his modern might, they became as they are today: a pedestrian only park that rings the city entirely providing a wonderful view of the countryside and city below. Lucca is a perfect place to spend a day, or when you have a little extra time between other touring, you can easily slug it in and never tire of its streets, alleys, sights and shops. It is a perfect place to walk around, the walls not withstanding (in fact for the walls we suggest renting a bike and seeing the city that way - on the walls and off). We fondly call it "Florence without the scooters, people or museums." But still enough great restaurants, piazze, cafes, gelati and upscale shopping to attract the discerning folk. Here is a quick guide to our favorite restaurants (also found in more detail on our recommended restaurants in Lucca page):
Da Giulio, on via Conce Piazza San Donato
La Buca, on via della Cervia
Osteria Baralla, on via Anfiteatro
Antico Cafe, on Piazzale Vittorio Emanuele
Touring Ideas:
Lucca 5 km
Florence 90 km
Viareggio 40 km
Carrara 75 km
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