At the foot of Mount Pisano, in the valley of Vorno(6 km from Lucca) is situated this beautiful typical Tuscan farmhouse, immersed among olive groves. In front of the house, a wooden bridge over a small pond leads to a lovely private tree-shaded island.
The property was home to the famous architect Felice Matteucci who invented the first stroke engine (prototype to the modern day motor car) in his on-site workshop. For years the house has been the summer residence of many renowned families in Lucca; today it is a charming villa rental with six spacious bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms.
Also,its beautiful and magnificent park is perfectly suited for wedding parties and social events.
A place rich in history and traditions equipped with all modern comforts: wifi, air-conditioning, centralized music system and sat.TV
Casa Matteucci offers elegant accommodations renovated with extreme care for details. Your reservation includes a personal chef and housekeeping.
Outdoor facilities feature a beautiful swimming pool with sun loungers and deck chairs, a superb alfresco dining area with BBQ and a romantic jasmine gazebo perfect to enjoy a refreshing cocktail while watching the sunset.
The two floors farmhouse offers accommodations full of charm with rustic yet elegant details, such as the original terracotta floors and wooden beamed ceilings.
Ground floor: a huge living room with sat.TV and DVD player and a nice leisure room with sofas and board games. The beautiful living room has access to the outside dining area and to the park. The kitchen is fully equipped with a centre island perfect for cooking lessons. On this floor there is also a nice laundry room with washing machine and dryer. Guests will benefit from a fancy fitness room.
First floor: 6 marvellous bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. Every bedroom has a queen size bed except one where it is possible to have twin beds (can be converted into Queen). Some bedroom can accomodate an extra bed. Thanks to the extra bed the Villa can accomodate up to 14 people. Baby cot available at extra charge.
Every bathroom has a shower and some a bath tub. Every bedroom has air conditioning, heating system and a safe. Some bedrooms overlook the pond, others the garden, swimming pool and olive groves.
Casa Matteucci is a place where you will find peace of mind while having fun time with your family. Get a relaxing massage looking at the sunset by the swimming pool or enjoy an entertaining group cooking lesson, taste the flavours of our territory through a fine wine tasting. On request at extra charge you can also benefit from our extra service, making your stay really unique and unforgettable.
Services includes:
1) Welcome drinks and appetizers
2) Daily Chef service for preparation of breakfast and one meal (lunch or dinner) 6 days a week
(Wednesday day off). Cost of groceries not included. Customers will be charged 12 euro per breakfast per person and 40 euro per meat meal or 45 euro per fish meal per person to cover the cost of food and beverages.
3)Daily maid service in the morning 6 days a week (Sunday day off) .
4)Concierge service on call and on site
5)Gardener & Pool attendant
6)Heating/air-conditioning, water, gas and electricity . The consumption of the airconditioning and electricity is included in the rental rate up to 750 kw; over this amount clients will be charged accordingly to usage. This limit is very difficult to reach if the airconditioning and electricity are used in a reasonable way.
7)Linen change on Saturday and Wednesday .
8)Internet wireless connection 7MG
9)fitness area
10)pool towels
11)sat-tv and DVD Player
12)centralized music system
13)washing machine and dryer
OUTDOOR FEATURES
-Pool (14m x 6m x 1,8 m) with sun beds
-Alfresco dining area
-barbecue
-private garden
-Private lake
-Private parking
-Gazebo
-gated property
OPTIONAL SERVICES (EXTRA FEE)
1)Cooking class. min. 6 people
2)wine/oil/ice-cream tasting. min 6 people
3)laundry service / ironing service
4)baby sitting
5)massagges / skin beauty treatments
6)Booking service for concerts and events
7)Individual guided visits to historic city centers with multi-lingual guides
8)Planning of visits and tastings at the most prestigious wineries and olive oil mills in the area
9) standard transfer / Limousine transfer to/from villa / Luxury car rental and/or car with driver
10) cook services
11) Additional housekeeping service
12) villa pre- stocking.
13)Event organization (birthday, marriage, special celebrations). The villa can accomodate up to 150 people in the outside space and up to 50 people inside
14)Seasonal excursions and activities
15)Eventually Consumption of the airconditioning over the limit of 750 KW
16)baby cot avialable for 122 E per week