Villa Marie is a beautiful 18th-century property, located just outside of Lucca in the Tuscan countryside, recently refurbished with the greatest taste and care. It sleeps up to 12 guests and offers excellent facilities for a luxury getaway with loved ones. It also offers a separate guest house with 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6, priced separately.
The expansive grounds stretch over two hectares and include a swimming pool, a private lake, and various outdoor living spaces where guests can enjoy al fresco feasts, unwind with a glass of bubbly, or simply soak up the panoramic views.
There are several themed gardens including an Art Garden and a Wedding Garden, of which the latter features a beautiful gazebo with a canopy of white wisteria, perfect for couples exchanging vows. There is also a range of produce grown on site including organic vegetables used by the villa chef, rows of olive trees used to produce extra-virgin olive oil, a kiwi pergola with fruits harvested for jam and candied fruits, and a lemon grove where the fruits are turned into delicious juices, dried fruits and – naturally – limoncello.
The basement is home to a spa area offering complete indulgence. It comprises of a heated swimming pool with hydromassage jets, a sauna, a hammam, a spa treatment room, and a relaxation lounge. The basement also features a well- stocked wine cellar.
The beautifully-restored property perfectly blends traditional features like Tessieri tiles, Murano chandeliers, and antique furniture with modern facilities, including a lift linking all floors. Guests can unwind in the lounges located on each of the three main floors, catch up on a holiday read in the cosy library, host elegant dinner parties in the formal dining room, and prepare delicious feasts in the beautiful country-style kitchen. The dining room of the villa can accommodate up to a maximum of 12 people.
Bedrooms
There are six comfortable guest bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. All of the bedrooms have king or queen-size beds.
Pink Room – king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with bathtub/ shower* Blue Room – queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower*
Yellow Room – king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower & bath*
Turquoise Room – king-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower* Orange Room – queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower* Green Room – queen-size bed and en-suite bathroom with shower*
*All of them can be converted to twins on request, allowing for flexible sleeping arrangements for different group compositions
Guesthouse
For larger groups, there is also a separate dependence sleeping up to six additional guests. It features three double bedrooms, three en-suite bathroom, a living room and a kitchenette. The dependence is comfortable and well-appointed but is not of the same style/standard as the main villa so is best suited for teens or those travelling with staff.
Bedroom 1 – double bed and en-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 2 – double bed and en-suite bathroom with shower
Bedroom 3 – double bed and en-suite bathroom with shower
For additional services, which are not included, we are able to assist in planning for the following services:
Dining at Villa Marie
Villa Marie makes a fantastic destination for food lovers. Indulge in Tuscan delicacies to bring you savoury sensations, such as truffles and mushrooms, cannellini beans, roasted or cured meats, olive oil, delicious cheeses, followed by some sweet delights, ranging from artisanal gelato to tiramisu, or almond cookies known as ‘cantucci’.
The in-residence chef and service staff are well used to cooking dishes guaranteed to excite your tastebuds. At Villa Marie, we naturally follow Tuscany’s culinary traditions – centered around simple recipes with fresh and top-quality ingredients, some of which are grown in our vegetable garden.
For your convenience, Villa Maries offers a complimentary breakfast buffet delivered every morning to the villa. Chef in Villa service can be requested for lunch or dinner with an extra charge applied. A menu sample is provided when you make a booking, but we can adjust menus to almost any request.
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Together with the villa’s concierge team and trusted contacts, we can also organise almost any kind of experience, entertainment or excursion – tailored just for you. Sample Tuscany’s amazing gastronomy. Relax in our spa and wellness centre. Explore nearby historic cities like Lucca and Pisa, or visit Florence, Forte dei Marmi or Cinque Terre.
