Beautiful Historic Tuscan Villa with pool, a few steps to restaurants, shops | Villa in Bagni di Lucca

9.4 (19 Reviews) |   5 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Bagni di Lucca Villa | Beautiful Historic Tuscan Villa with pool, a few steps to restaurants, shops

5 Bedroom Villa in Bagni di Lucca

Casa Tolomei is an original, historic, and beautiful villa located in the well-known village of Bagni di Lucca, Tuscany, within easy walking distance of restaurants, cafes, shops, supermarkets and banks.
There is an in-ground swimming pool (8 metres by 4 metres, depth 1.20 metres).
The leafy walled garden with palm trees, olives and stone BBQ is a great place to relax, and there's a large, shady terrace adjoining the kitchen for easy al-fresco dining.
The spacious, elegant accommodation is suitable for groups from 4 up to 10 people, and includes up to 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms (of which two are en-suites), a modern kitchen, adjoining utility room, secluded and shady dining terrace, snug/TV room, and the stunning frescoed living room.
Families with children are welcome.
Outside there is a mature, private walled garden on two levels with various trees and plants including palms and olives. Here you will find a gazebo covered with wisteria, picnic tables and chairs, a stone-built grill/barbecue.
A few features at a glance:
In-ground swimming pool
private walled garden - dining terrace - modern kitchen -
washing machine - dishwasher - balcony - wifi internet - TV - splendid large sitting room - antique frescoes - 5 bedrooms.
The villa is located in the heart of the town. Restaurants, bars, banks, supermarkets, shops & bus stop all a few steps away.
Easy, free public parking with plenty of spaces, around the park perimeter and various other spots, all within a few metres the villa. On-site private parking for medium sized car, requires reversing through the gates.
The nearest supermarket is about 25 metres from the house.
About the area
In the immediate vicinity of the house there are nature walks in the woods, and along the river; and all services such as restaurants, banks and supermarkets.
There is a famous, very large open-air pool at Villa Ada (entrance just across the park from us) and they also have a children's pool and a bar/restaurant.
There are several restaurants within an easy stroll: the very well regarded Da Mamo (grilled meat, fish, pizza etc) is just a few steps away, and then there are the Circolo dei Forestieri (offering excellent, satisfying and very affordable lunch menus, as well as dinner), La Lira (a highly popular pizzeria in the style of an Irish pub), and Ristorante del Sonno which offers a selection of local as well as typical Italian dishes. Across the road is Bar Borghese which is a great spot for a cappucino, a pastry, and even lunch on their cosy garden terrace.
Nearby there are quaint villages nestled among the hills and mountains, the Canyon Park (a very popular adventure park), rafting, and a famous ski resort - Abetone - which is also a popular outside of the ski season for it's nature and hiking . The nearby historic centre of Lucca is not to be missed.
English poets Robert & Elizabeth Barrett-Browning were summer residents in this house during the 1850s, writing many enthusiastic letters about their experience, and working on their poetry.
Later, the immensely famous operatic composer Giacomo Puccini was a regular guest as he was a close friend of the owner of the house at that time.
The front facade of the villa is famously decorated with Liberty period (Art Nouveau) frescoes, while the garden facade has the classical period design dating from the 1700-1800s
Inside, several rooms exhibit original antique frescoes, including the stunning grand sala which is entirely covered in frescoes. Most bedrooms have original frescoes on walls or ceilings.
About our location:
We're in the historic centre of Bagni di Lucca, a few steps from all shops and services.
There are caffes a few doors away and the nearest restaurant is virtually next door (it has an excellent reputation).
A pleasant park with selection of specimen trees, a fountain and children's play area is across the street.
Across the park you will find the entrance to the villa Ada which has a huge outdoor public pool in summer.
Across the road, directly in front of the house, is a lane that leads to the riverside walk known as the poets walk, as it was here that English poets Robert and Elizabeth Barrett-Browning used to stroll while staying at the villa. In the centre of the walk is a plaque dedicated to them with a sample of their love poetry.
Thermal and other wellness activities are available at the historic spa establishments in the vicinity. A famous tennis club is a short walk away down the main street.
All around you can admire the elegant architecture of this town which was frequented by the aristocracy and celebrities of years gone by.
The well-known and popular Canyon Park (adventure park) is a short drive away. Bagni di Lucca is also a perfect starting point for trips to nearby cities such as Lucca, Pisa, Florence, or Viareggio and its beaches.
The accommodation is the entire first upstairs floor of the villa together with private garden. There are no other guests at the same time as your group.

Beautiful Historic Tuscan Villa with pool, a few steps to restaurants, shops is located in Bagni di Lucca. Beautiful Historic Tuscan Villa with pool, a few steps to restaurants, shops provides accommodation, featuring Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, among other amenities. This Villa features Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Beautiful Historic Tuscan Villa with pool, a few steps to restaurants, shops has 5 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Villa because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Villa, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Villa has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bagni di Lucca has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Villa in Bagni di Lucca, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Unique Amenities

  • Parking
  • Pool
  • TV
  • Private Pool
  • Balcony/Terrace
  • Security/Safety
  • Sports/Activities
  • Bedding/Linens
  • Wellness Facilities
  • Fireplace/Heating
  • Entertainment
  • Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
  • Child Friendly
  • Internet
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
 
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Policies

Event Policy No events allowed
Check-in Check-in time starts at 5:00 pm minimum check-in age: 23
Check-out Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy Children are welcome. note from host: must be supervised, especially stairs, garden
Pet Policy Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy Smoking is not permitted
Other Policy Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited property registration number it046002c2rk5e2sdh special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
 
Bagni di Lucca, 55022, Italy

What Our Guests say 500 + Reviews

Aug 29, 2024 07:37:15 PM
Summary: We had a great week at Casa Tolomei. The house retains its traditional historic feel though benefits from an updated kitchen and bathrooms. We stayed during a particularly hot week so it was great to have the new pool to keep cool! The family really enjoyed the space of having ante-rooms to their bedrooms too. The hosts were helpful and responsive to our requests too! Many thanks.
Jonathan S. Jonathan S.
Aug 24, 2024 06:10:15 PM
Summary: We had a perfect time in that beautyfull villa, with a true familly spirit in
Marie D. Marie D.
Aug 8, 2022 05:18:28 PM
Summary: Not just a large and comfortable villa with refreshing pool, Casa Tolomei boasts a fascinating history. Sleep in the same room as famed poem Robert Browning, explore the hill top towns and villages of Tuscany and the wonderful walled Lucca is just down the road to wander through.
Edward B. Edward B.
Jul 13, 2022 08:29:13 PM
Summary: We loved the history of this villa, the location and the coolness of the house. I gave 3 stars for accuracy of description since we hadn't been told planning permission hadn't been given for the in ground swimming pool we had expected. There is a pool which is adequate for cooling off in and there is a fantastic communal pool complex 5 mins walk from the house. Furnishings were a bit tired but the building itself is fascinating, gracious rooms with high ceilings and loads of history Our bed was very comfortable and the bathrooms all very modern. Lovely being walking distance to all you need and 2 very good restaurants in the village, one literally next door. Great for exploring the region particularly by train as parking easy and free and train very cheap and reliable. Highly recommend Bagni Bernard, excellent massage and beautiful 1800s facilities.
Judith E. Judith E.
Oct 4, 2021 03:05:53 AM
Summary: Andrew and Laura are the warmest, kindest hosts you can imagine, and they are extremely knowledgeable about the region and the history of the house. The village is picturesque without being overly commercial—it’s still feels like a real place where people are living their lives, not catering to strangers, and yet you can find everything there for hiking, walking, dining, exploring, and simply enjoying the beautiful house and river.
Aug 21, 2021 11:09:26 PM
Summary: We had a magical time! A great place to stay. We spent a few days in Bagni di lucca and a few taking day trips around Tuscany. Drinking coffee on the cool Terrasse in the morning and jumping in the pool in the evening we’re our favorite moments! The hosts were spectacular!
Katherine G. Katherine G.
Sep 28, 2019 06:49:52 PM
Summary: Laura and Andy have a beautiful home in Bagni Di Lucca. They have worked diligently at restoring this historic property. We stayed for a week In September and loved the home, town and it’s environs. There were only 4 of us, so the living space was more than ample. Andy and Laura could not have been nicer. It is a beautiful spot in Italy, the perfect place to explore Tuscany. Besides the restaurants in the town, we enjoyed discovering out of the way restaurants not too far away. Also, the tourist office is across the street is a great place to get information on the region!
Robert S. Robert S.
Aug 24, 2019 11:18:58 PM
Summary: 3 nice Restaurants within walking distance (5 mins) Villa Fantastically Restored Laura and Andy (Owners) could not have been more helpful and obliging. Only negative was the overground pool. Difficult to enter but Fantastic Communal pool 5 minute walk away € 8 Entry for the WHOLE day. Spotless and with all facilities (little cafe with snacks and wine/beer ..very reasonable. Had a wonderful holiday.
maeve p. maeve p.
Aug 7, 2019 01:15:45 PM
Summary: The villa is full of history situated in a very convenient position in Bagni di Lucca,close to supermarket,buses ,and short walk to great family swimming pool.Owners met us on arrival and extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely go back.The best family holiday we have had for 10 of us.
Margaret B. Margaret B.
Jul 19, 2019 01:24:58 AM
Summary: The place was beautiful. Centered in a great location. Right around the corner from just about everything. The outside living space was beautiful and perfect for dining. The house itself is beautiful. Laura and Andy have done a great job of modernization while ma aging to keep the treasures of eras gone by known through out the villa. We will definitely stay here again,
teri l. teri l.

FAQ's

Is this Bagni di Lucca villa pet-friendly for guests?

No, pets are not allowed at this property. Check the guest reviews to learn what guests had to share.

Does the Bagni di Lucca villa have a swimming pool?

Yes, this Bagni di Lucca villa has a swimming pool. Check the Facility Overview section for details about the pool and other available facilities.

How much does it cost per night to stay in Bagni di Lucca villa?

Best-rates for the Bagni di Lucca villa starts from $412 per night with includes Wellness Facilities, Fireplace/Heating, Child Friendly, Internet, Parking, TV, Private Pool, Security/Safety, Entertainment, Kitchen, Pool, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Bedding/Linens, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Laundry StayAndPlay offers fully equipped golf villas, golf hotels, golf resorts, luxury golf cabins, and exclusive golf retreats, making it easier than ever to find your perfect golf escape — ideal for families, peaceful getaways, or pet-friendly retreats with the whole crew.

Is Bagni di Lucca villa a family-friendly place to stay?

Based on the information we have received from the owner or our partner, this is considered to be a family-friendly property. Families have rated this villa Good or guests have recommended them suitable for families. As reported by the owner or manager, the villa has specified that children are welcome. Please see details about suitability for your family or inquire with the property to learn more.

Is the Bagni di Lucca villa wheelchair accessible or offer services for disabled guests?

Based on the information received from our partner, the Bagni di Lucca villa has not specified they are wheelchair accessible. Likewise, there is not an elevator specified as being available at the property. Specific accessibility details may be addressed in the property details section of this page.

What is the minimum night stay policy for the Bagni di Lucca villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, the Bagni di Lucca villa indicates 1 day stay policy at this villa. Guests are cautioned that the minimum stay policy may differ based on seasonality or availability and may be at the discretion of the owner or manager.

What cancellation policy is in place for Bagni di Lucca villa?

Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Bagni di Lucca villa are as follows: Cancellation policy Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the property description. However, early check-in or late check-out can sometimes be negotiated between the guest and the owner or the manager of this property.

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