VILLA DEL BARBARO, ON THE BUONVISI ESTATE
Lucca, Tuscany
Sleeps 10+2 in 5 bedrooms/5 bathrooms, air-conditioned, with pool—STAFF FAVORITE!
What guests say about this property..."The villa is beautiful and well-appointed. The best part of it, however, is the hosts, who are exceptionally helpful, friendly, and knowledgeable. They made the difference between a good vacation and an outstanding, unforgettable vacation.” — LP, Haddonfield, NJ
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Villa del Barbaro is located on the beautiful Villa Buonvisi estate, with 344 acres of vineyards, olive trees and woods. The owners produce wine and olive oil and offer guests incomparable hospitality. Although the setting seems rural, the location is surprisingly convenient. There is a wonderful coffee bar (and a bus stop) just across the street from the entrance to the property, and there is a tiny village within walking distance. Lucca is just four kilometers away. Tennis facilities and a small golf course are located nearby.

Lucca has an amiable small town atmosphere, with distinctive galleries and restaurants, and splendid gardens and villas, many of which are open to the public for touring. Ancient ramparts surround the town, making a pleasant walkway with wonderful views (great for bicycling!). Pisa, Florence, Siena, Volterra are within easy driving distance, as well as many other attractive Tuscan hilltowns. The beach is close by (30 minutes) and walkers will want to hike the Cinqueterre and walk in the mountains to the north of Lucca.

Villa del Barbaro is a splendid newly converted house dating from the 1700's. Built on three floors, the villa offers spacious and comfortable living space for a sizeable group, with two living rooms, a dining room and two kitchens. One kitchen has a traditional pizza oven. A master pizza chef (pizzaiolo) can come to the villa to prepare an unforgettable meal that just might be the highlight of your trip.

Rooms have traditional terracotta floors and exposed-beam ceilings and are elegantly furnished with family antiques; mattresses are brand new!

The villa has five large bedrooms, three of which have en suite bathrooms. One of the bedrooms has a king-sized bed, two have queen beds, one has twins and the fifth has two full-sized beds that can accommodate two adults or four children. Of the villas five bathrooms, two have Jacuzzi baths, two have standard bathtubs and one (on the ground floor) has a shower.

A solarium, sunny patio, pretty garden and large private pool make the hours spent out of doors as pleasant as those spent inside. Four mountain bikes are at guests' disposal, and the owners generously offer use of their own "cabina" for one or more days at a nearby private beach, where there are warm showers, changing rooms with lockers, and a nice cafeteria.

Villa del Barbaro is centrally air-conditioned, with many modern amenities, including two dishwashers, a washing machine, satellite TV, DVD, and stereo. A computer with high-speed Internet access is available for guests to use. The owners live on the estate and will welcome you. This is a splendid villa and an opportunity to meet an Italian family that speaks excellent English.

For large groups, Villa Buonvisi and Villa Cardinale, each with its own pool, are located on the same estate.

2009 Prices