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La Cappella
High in the olive groves surrounding Lucca, an ancient convent,
La Cappella, has stood for nearly 800 years.
Once home to a small order of contemplative nuns, the graciously
restored villa now offers a quiet and restful retreat for our guests.
There are stunning views of the hill towns, vineyards and olive
groves, and the picture perfect Tuscan landscape from the estate.
The grounds are beautifully landscaped with lovely gardens,
300 year old olive trees, camellias, wisteria, lilacs and quiet
retreats and a tiled pool and lounge area. La Cappella
is the perfect location for a wedding or family celebration. There
is a small chapel, and, of course, the exquisitely landscaped
grounds and magnificent views make the perfect setting for an
important event.
The ancient convent has been lovingly restored and tastefully
decorated to preserve its tiled floors and high Tuscan ceilings.
Now a magnificent villa for from 8 to 21 persons, the home is
comprised of three levels. On the terrace level, there is a spacious,
fully equipped kitchen and great room housed in the ancient stone
walls of the original building. Complete with Tuscan hearth, and
five burner stove and oven, refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher,
the kitchen opens onto a stunning terrace overlooking the pool
and the sun-drenched hillside.
Upstairs, on the main level, the
grand salon with fireplace overlooks the entire valley. High
ceilings, terra cotta floors and beautifully appointed furnishings
complete this magnificent room. The bedroom and bath wing is
tastefully decorated in soft Tuscan colors, comfortable beds with
luxurious linens and spacious and complete tiled baths with tubs
and hand showers. There are four bedrooms each with its own
bath on the main floor, as well as a guest bath off the main salon
and five additional bedrooms and baths available upstairs in
3 separate suites. The public rooms can easily accommodate large groups.
La Cappella
is just a few km from the beautiful
walled city of Lucca where shops and restaurants are conveniently
located. Many of the nearby country villages have wonderful
trattorie serving delicious homemade pastas, locally produced
virgin olive oil and the wines of the region. Florence, Siena, Pisa
and the Cinque Terre are within easy driving distance. |
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Prices include all utility costs (other than central heating), weekly cleaning,
and, for the villa, 3 hours of maid service 3 days per week. Central heating,
if used, is payable upon departure based on fuel usage. A rechargeable cellular phone is available for guests at cost.
A welcome dinner may be prepared for your arrival at a cost of €30 per adult
(wine included) and €20 per child.
Cooking and additional maid service during your stay are available upon request at additional cost.
A security deposit of $1000 is payable with your final rental balance,
and returned within one month of your departure from the rental.
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