The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale - San Lorenzo a Vaccoli

See all properties

Save

Entire home

Pool area by night, Lucca in the background - just 5 min. drive away

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12350 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Lucca, Toscana

Piazza Napoleone10 min drive
Cathedral of St Martin11 min drive
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro12 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Futon

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale

Beautiful villa from the 1600 renovated with high level of beauty and comfort. Originally, the villa was built by the famous Cardinal Francesco Bonvisi as his private study and meditation retreat. The property offers a gorgeous view over the Lucca valley and yet is located just 5 minutes' drive from the walls of Lucca and 20 minutes from the airport of Pisa. Firenze (Florence) is only 45 minutes away by car. The estate is surrounded by 16 acres of olive trees and boasts 4 large bedrooms with en-suite bathroom, Studio with double bed sofa, heated swimming pool, Patio for al fresco dining. One of the bedrooms has a suite with sofa where two young persons can sleep. In addition to the 4 large bedrooms, the study has a double bed sofa to accommodate 2 more persons - thus providing accommodation for 12 persons in all. Air conditioning in all rooms. Furthermore, we provide a baby bed and chair.

Our key holder will enthusiastically assist you in organizing an unforgettable stay, with wine tasting experience, or help you find a Tourist guide, or guide you to the most exclusive and exciting shopping. We have two amazingly clever Chefs de Cuisine that you can book for in-house dining or other important culinary experiences.

In the nearest neighborhood there are two hotels that can accommodate larger groups.
For more info about Lucca, please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AekC_l7KZe8

Property manager

Fabio Manzetti

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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

This property accepts cash

On-site 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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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 the information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lucca

Located in Lucca, this villa is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Arno River and Orto Botanico di Pisa, while Museum of Comics and Imagery and Teatro del Giglio are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Puccini Museum, or check out an event or a game at Arena Garibaldi. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby sailing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain climbing and horse riding.

Lucca, Toscana

What's nearby

Walls of Lucca - 8 min drive
Piazza Napoleone - 10 min drive
Cathedral of St Martin - 11 min drive
Guinigi Tower - 12 min drive
Piazza dell'Anfiteatro - 12 min drive

Getting around

Lucca Station - 9 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Pizzeria Zio Jo - 5 min drive
Hotel Villa Cheli - 7 min walk
Pasticceria Bar Sottopoggio - 6 min drive
Pizzeria Irma - 7 min drive
Cucina dello Scompiglio - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The True Paradise In Tuscany - Villa del Cardinale located?

This family-friendly Lucca villa is located in a rural location, 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lucca Polo Fiere, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Puccini Museum and Lucca Botanical Gardens. Museum of Comics and Imagery and Teatro del Giglio are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

18 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isolde B., Stuttgart

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip J.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Steven E.

5 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jonas R.

5 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good week in Tuscany

Good house. Excellent service by Beatrice who always was very helpful and available.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Fabio Manzetti

Fabio and his wife Mari live partly in Norway (where they are resident) and partly at the Villa del Cardinale. Fabio is a business advisor, coach and mentor; together with his wife he also started "Paradiseintuscany" - an initiative to help Non-Italians to buy a residential property in Tuscany, without experiencing the hassle that Italian laws and business practice often imply - see paradiseintuscany.com

Why they chose this property

Fabio is originally from this area - born in Pisa, lived in Lucca before moving to Norway over 30 years ago. For Fabio, buying this property has meant coming back home.

What makes this property unique

Fabio and his wife fell in love with Villa del Cardinale both because of the location - with stunning views - and because of the energy and harmony that this place emanate. One really feels why the Cardinal Buonvisi built this house as his meditation and retreat haven.

In March 2022 Kristian and Kjerstin joined Fabio and Mari in the ownership and management of this amazing property. Also Kristian and Kjerstin live in Norway, are both physicians based in Bergen and good friends of Fabio and Mari.