Villa Lucia 14
18th century Italian Villa for 14 guests : Monteriggioni, Siena
You will see Villa Lucia from the valley road that winds its way towards Siena, following the old pilgrim and trade route to Rome; a proud formal facade framed by trees high above the road on the hills of Chianti,its tall windows framed in the local sandstone.
While its core is medieval, the villa was extensively extended and embellished in the 18th century and now is a large and elegant villa for 14 guests, with a private pool in secure grounds. Stepping into the villa feels like going back into a more elegant era, with polished marble floors, antique furniture and tall stateroom windows overlooking the magical Tuscan landscape.
The villa's position is perfect for exploring Tuscany with Siena twenty minutes to the south, Florence half an hour north and the wine region of Chianti to the east. The famous medieval city of San Gimignano is close by too, and the region is rich with hilltop villages and excellent restaurants.
This is an excellent choice for a family reunion, with plenty to see and do in the area, while for those days when you'd prefer to stay at the villa, there are plenty of activities that can be organised.
Accommodation
The front door to the villa is central and formal, and leads into an elegant entrance-room. On the right you'll find a large living room as well as an en-suite double bedroom with a beautiful fireplace in green marble. On the left is a dining room and a kitchen, well-equipped for self-catering but also used by local chefs when required to provide guests with breakfast, catered meals or cooking lessons. There is a service WC by the kitchen.
From the entrance room wide stone stairs lead upstairs to a large living room and 6 bedrooms, all air-conditoned. Four are ensuite doubles, while two are twin bedrooms that share a bathroom. A balcony a the front of the house has wonderful views of the medieval walled village of Monteriggioni.
The pool area is at the back of the villa, reached from the kitchen or through the pines of the villa's small park. There are sun umbrellas, seating and a ping pong table arranged around the pool.
Features
Villa Details
- Air Conditioning
- Swimming Pool
- All ensuite
- Wifi
- Free Parking
- Private Pool
- Fireplace
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- One Ground-Floor Ensuite Double
- Four First Floor Ensuite Doubles
- Two Twin Bedrooms With A Shared Bathroom
Kitchen equipment
- American Coffee Machine
- Oven
- Dishwasher
- Italian Moka
- Two Fridges
- Kettle
Amenities
- Barbecue
- Fireplace
What's included
- Central Heating
Extras
- Breakfast On Request
- Private Chef On Request
- Cooking Courses
- Cautionary Deposit Of €500 To Be Paid On Site
- Final Cleaning Is Payable On-Site At €240
- Air Conditioning Is Charged At €0.70 Per Kw
Outdoors
- Swimming Pool 12 X 6 - Depth 1.2 To 1.4 Metres. Open From April To October
- Furnished Terrace And Garden
- Ping Pong Table
Nearby Activities
- Tennis Courts 5 Mins
- Golf Course In Siena 25 Mins
- Wonderful Walking Area
- Read more about the area around Villa Lucia
Photos
Reviews
Where is Villa Lucia ?
Getting here
- Pisa Airport 1 hr 20 mins
- Florence airport 45 mins
- Closest Train Station Castellina Scalo - Monteriggioni 3km
Around Villa Lucia
The closest village to Villa Lucia is Staggia Senese, just at the bottom of the hill. It has shops, an ATM, supermarket and restaurants and is only a couple of kms away. It is possible to walk into the town but the return walk will be steep as the Villa is on a hill.
The famous fortified village of Monteriggioni is close by; it's a delight to explore and holds a yearly 'medieval festival' when the entire village becomes medieval, with events and re-enactments. Chianti is also close by, with famous wineries and beautiful historic towns.
A few kilometers south is the beautiful medieval city of Siena. Known in present times for its Palio horse race and its wonderful shell-shaped piazza Il Campo, Siena was once a strong rival to Florence and a stopover must on the Via Francigena trail for pilgrims heading to Rome. That it fell to its adversary and lived in obscurity for centuries is now only a benefit, for its winding streets and striking architecture have survived the ages to delight the modern traveller. Whether you spend hours exploring the city centre, follow the Chiantigiana out to the wine hills, or simply linger by the pool, this corner of Tuscany is guaranteed to please.
Florence, Arezzo and Pisa are all easy to visit from the beautiful villa.
Nearby Activities
- Closest Restaurant in Staggia, 2km
- Monterriggioni 10 mins
- Castellina in Chianti 15 mins
- Siena 20 mins
- San Gimignano 30 mins
- Florence 1 hr
- Valdorcia, Montalcino, Montepulciano 1 hr drive
Calendar for Villa Lucia
How to book
Is Villa Lucia perfect for you?
For availability and pricing see the calendar above. If you have any questions or would like help choosing, we visit our properties regularly and can help you choose and book the best villa for your holidays.
We can hold dates for you for 48 hours while you make sure everything lines up, then you simply pay the deposit (30% of total) to secure your booking. The balance will then be due 10 weeks before you travel. You can also add "XCover" to your booking for a full refund if you can't travel.
For more details see our Booking Conditions and XCover. You can add XCover to your booking at any time until you have paid your balance, simply ask your agent.
Worth knowing
Many local administrations now charge a “Tourist Tax” for people staying in rented accommodation and these vary from town to town. The charges are generally per person per night with a maximum number of nights, usually around 5 but sometimes 7, beyond which they will not charge. The charges range between 50 cents to 3 euro. Children are sometimes included, sometimes not and these charges should be collected by the property owners.
Not sure?
It can often be faster to contact us to ask for advice - we visit all the houses so can give you first hand advice based on your wishlist. Once you find a villa you like we can hold dates for you for up to 48 hours while you check flights or make sure everybody is on board.
Any more questions?
Please ring us with any queries - there are a lot of answers in our FAQ page too. If you want to keep searching, have a look at our suggestions below!
Booking Notes
- Cautionary deposit of €500 to be paid on site
- Final cleaning is payable on-site at €240
- Air conditioning is charged at €0.70 per kW
