Villa Casa Rossa in the Lucca area, Tuscany is located just 10 minutes from Lucca in the heart of beautiful Tuscany.
This gated property features a main house with 8 bedrooms with a 16th century chapel on the grounds. The villa, which offers cooking courses that incorporate the fresh ingredients from the Tuscan region, has been carefully restored using materials in the traditional Lucchese style.Guests will enjoy terracotta tiled flooring, an inviting fireplace, chestnut beamed ceilings and decor in the inviting Tuscan color palette. Outside is a swimming pool with views of lush greenery, and tennis players will love the convenience of an onsite court. An outdoor patio area with umbrella shaded tables is designed for alfresco dining overlooking the pool.
Rooms in the villa are accessed through a series of graceful archways. Step through the large entrance hall and find an open layout with a dining room, sitting room, kitchen and study in the main living area. The modern Tuscan kitchen has a dining area under a beamed ceiling and French doors that open to the terrace and the pool beyond. There is also a barbecue for casual meals. A nicely equipped gym and a convenient laundry room are on the ground level, and bedrooms feature private en-suite baths, ceiling fans and mosquito nets. Guests will enjoy the latest electronics including flat screen TV, WiFi Internet and a stereo system.
Villa Casa Rossa offers cooking courses throughout the year that may be tailored to the interests of each group to include cooking demonstrations, wine tastings and recommendations for shopping for local ingredients. Pisa, magnificent Florence and the bell tower town of San Gimignano are all within easy reach.
Additional rooms are available in a renovated barn cottage on the premises.
The rates include : Local host service provided by the property manager who lives close-by, housekeeping service twice a week (additional housekeeping service with bed linen change each Saturday for stays over 1 week), bathroom and pool linens changed mid-week, end of stay cleaning, estate manager on call, gardener, pool cleaning and utilities (water, electricity & WiFi). Additional cost : honesty bar and heating based on consumption (payable locally).
General Information: Casa Rossa was built in the 18th century and last renovated in 2005. It is 20 meters above sea-level and it's 1000 meters away from a village with shop . The property offers 1000 square meters of living space and wide exterior spaces.
Getting there : Florence Airport 50 mins. Pisa Airport : 35 mins. Rome Airport : 3 hrs. 30 mins.
Damage Deposit : 20% of rental rate payable by wire transfer prior to arrival.
COOKING COURSES
This property holds Italian Food and Cooking courses throughout the year. The most popular time for courses is April/May and September/October when the weather is mild and the local food produce is at it's best. Courses normally take place Monday to Friday, but can also run over the weekend, for example from Thursday to Monday. Mixed groups and couples are encouraged. Courses are tailored to individual groups and can comprise, for example, 5 days (4 cooking) or 4 days (3 cooking). A typical program might include: Accommodation at the villa with it's pool, tennis court, and gym and access to masseuses and other services.
Private demonstration, tuition and hands on participation with one of Lucca's best local cooks (courses include pasta, antipasti, vegetables, cooked meats, fish, deserts and information and advice on local Italian produce such as wine, olives and cheeses) Shopping for produce with the cook in local and the best "alimentari" for vegetables and antipasti, butchers, bread/foccacia shops and cheese shops etc. Wine tasting from one of Lucca's oldest wine merchants sommeliers' at their spectacular cellars "under" the historic Roman center of Lucca Dinner out in some of Lucca's best restaurants and trattorias. Visits to Olive picking and pressings at a local stone cold press.
Visits local estates to sample locally produced oils, honey, wine and olives.
Visits to a family run local pasta factory.
The main villa has 8 bedrooms. There are an additional two bedrooms available (at an additional cost) in the Barn Cottage that are of a inferior quality so suitable for staff traveling with.
Main Villa
Bedroom 1 : Bedroom with queen-size bed, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, WIFI, heating (no AC) and en-suite bathroom with WC, vanity, bathtub / shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. 2 guests max.
Bedroom 2 : Bedroom with queen-size bed, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, WIFI, heating (no AC) and en-suite bathroom with WC, vanity, bathtub / shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. 2 guests max.
Bedroom 3 : Bedroom with queen-size bed, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, WIFI, heating (no AC) and en-suite bathroom with WC, vanity, bathtub / shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. 2 guests max.
Bedroom 4 : Bedroom with queen-size bed, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, WIFI, heating (no AC) and en-suite bathroom with WC, vanity, bathtub / shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. 2 guests max.
Bedroom 5 : Bedroom with queen-size bed, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, WIFI, heating (no AC) and en-suite bathroom with WC, vanity, bathtub / shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. 2 guests max.
Bedroom 6 : Bedroom with one single bed, ceiling fan, mosquito net, WIFI, heating (no AC). This bedroom is suitable for a child and interconnects with both Bedroom # 6 and 7. It shares a bathroom with either / both of these connecting bedrooms. 1 guest max.
Bedroom 7 : Bedroom with two single beds, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, WIFI, heating (no AC) and en-suite bathroom with WC, vanity, bathtub / shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. 2 guests max.
Bedroom 8 : Bedroom with two single beds, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, WIFI, heating (no AC) and en-suite bathroom with WC, vanity, bathtub / shower, hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. 2 guests max.
Barn Cottage
Entrance hall, kitchen with dining area opening out onto a terrace. Living room with Satellite TV, DVD and opening out onto a terrace. Bathroom with WC, vanity, bathtub / shower.
Bedroom 9 : Bedroom with queen-size bed, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, WIFI, heating, (no AC) and opening out onto a terrace. Shared bathroom. 2 guests max.
Bedroom 10 : Bedroom with two single beds, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, WIFI, heating, (no AC) and opening out onto a terrace. Shared bathroom. 2 guests max.
Once a vacation home is selected, the pampered adventure begins. Our concierge team will assist with creating a magical and immersive vacation experience. Our services include
While available for advanced requests, the concierge team connects with guests 30 days prior to arrival to coordinate arrivals and to reserve desired services and experiences. Guests with scheduled Christmas/New Year stays will be contacted 90 days prior to arrival.