Villa Felice

Villa Felice is a Lucca vacation rental situated near the village of Vorno at the foot of Mount Pisano. It was once home of the famous architect Felice Matteucci who lived here between 1808 and 1887. Matteucci invented the first striking engine (the prototype for the modern car) in his on-site laboratory. These days it's a beautiful 6 bedroom Lucca vacation rental and the perfect setting for wedding parties and events.

This may be a historic villa but it's equipped with all the mod cons that guests could want. This includes WIFI, air conditioning, a centralised music system and satellite TV.

The price of this Lucca vacation rental includes a personal chef and housekeeper 6 days a week. The chef can prepare breakfast and either lunch or dinner each day (excluding Wednesdays). However, the cost of the food and drinks will be extra. This is charged at 15 euros per person for an Italian continental breakfast, 45 euros per person for a meat menu and 55 euros per person for a fish menu. A complimentary daily maid service 6 days a week (excluding Sundays) is also provided as is a complimentary concierge service.

The accommodation in this Lucca vacation rental is laid out over two floors. On the ground floor, there is an extremely spacious living area. This is furnished with plenty of comfortable sofas arranged around a TV and fireplace. Board games are provided for your enjoyment. Doors lead from here to the outside terrace.

There is also a well equipped kitchen on this floor. With a large central island, it's the perfect space for cookery lessons. There is a separate laundry room with washing machine and dryer as well as a fitness room and a bathroom with shower. The fitness room is equipped with an exercise bike, step machine and weight bench.

All six bedrooms at this Lucca vacation rental are on the first floor. All have queen size beds with the exception of one which has two single beds (although these can also be converted into a queen bed if preferred). If required, two rooms can also accommodate an extra bed for a small additional cost. All bedrooms have a private safe and are fully air conditioned. All have an ensuite bathroom too. All have showers but some of these bathrooms also have a bath tub.

Outside, this Lucca vacation rental is surrounded by olive groves, set in extensive parkland and with a large private lake. A charming wooden bridge leads over a small pond to a private island where mature trees provide shade. There is a beautiful swimming pool (14m x 4m and 1.8m deep) surrounded by sun loungers and deck chairs. A nearby terrace is furnished with outdoor table and chairs perfect for al fresco dining. There is a BBQ area nearby. On the opposite side of the pool is a romantic, jasmine covered gazebo, the perfect setting to enjoy an aperitivo whilst watching the sun set in the distance.

A short distance away there are two tennis courts which are shared with the guests staying at the three other villas nearby. They can also be converted into soccer and volleyball fields if preferred.

Please note that air conditioning, heating and electricity usage up to 750 KW is included in the price. Any usage above this amount client will be charged on departure based on consumption. Linen will be changed mid way through your stay.