VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design
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Popular amenities
- Washer
- Pool
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor space
- Kitchen
Explore the area
- Oak Tree of Pinocchio7 min drive
- Villa Torrigiani9 min drive
- Villa Mansi11 min drive
- Lucca (LCV)16 min drive
Room options
About the area
Capannori
What's nearby
- Villa Torrigiani - 9 min drive - 4.6 km
- Pinocchio Park - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
- Villa Mansi - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
- Piazza Napoleone - 20 min drive - 14.0 km
- Terme di Montecatini - 22 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
- Porcari Station - 10 min drive
- Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei) - 45 min drive
Restaurants
- La Cantina di Pinocchio - 11 min drive
- Hotel Country Club - 4 min drive
- Da Stalin - 6 min drive
- Bar Olimpico - 7 min drive
- Pop Eat Lappato - 6 min drive
About this property
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VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design
A luxurious slow living Eco-Villa, giving you inner peace and restoring your energies.
Villa Carnicelli will take your breath away, offering you the charm of the Tuscan hills and a priceless panorama.
Here, you dive into a magical world surrounded by olive groves and impressive ancient oak and lime trees, giving you their strong energy and providing shade in the summer midday heat. In the 4,000 m² (43,056 ft²) garden you will find a private open pool (diameter 5 metres) where you can refresh yourself on the hot summer days and enjoy a glass of prosecco with family and friends.
In the air is the scent of aromatic herbs of the garden, such as rosemary, lavender, oregano, thyme, and sage, enhanced by a light breeze coming from the Mediterranean Sea.
Welcome to a place where you can pause and take a deep breath. Let yourself be inspired. Appreciate the extraordinary luxurious beauty of nature with its easy rhythms!
In 2021, after more than 30 years, this stunning historic Villa in the small village of Gragnano on the beautiful hillside of Lucca, has been revived. Villa Carnicelli has been renovated and restored by using exclusively ecological, sustainable, and plastic-free construction materials in full respect of the environment, regaining its original charming Tuscan style.
The Villa has been renovated with warm earthy light colours and is simply furnished with minimalist design to allow you to focus on the important and essential things in life and to find a moment of peace and disconnection from the hectic life. This place gives you the possibility to unfold yourself.
Everything is selected in high-quality down to the last detail. The renovations have restored the flavour of this historic house as it was in the past.
Villa Carnicelli is situated at an altitude of 200 metres, on a 4,000 m² (43,056 ft²) hill and the living area is of 450 m² (4,844 ft²) on three floors.
The Villa was built at the beginning of the 18th century and belonged to the noble Carnicelli family. The 200 years old cotto floors and the aged original wooden doors remain unchanged.
The inside and outside plastering has been chosen among the most biological ones available on the market, thus respecting strictest ecological norms.
All matresses, bed toppers and pillows are ecological and health-friendly and have been produced with natural latex by the German specialist JONA SLEEP. All pillows are ergonomic. Linen bedding is fresh organic air-dried.
The heating system of the entire Villa is located inside all walls. This means definite absence of dust and much better and healthier living conditions. Also, the vacuum cleaning system is installed inside the walls, and this brings further benefits.
Furthermore, the Villa is cleaned exclusively with eco-friendly, plastic-free, biodegradable cleaning materials.
All electric lines are deep under the earth. Thus, Villa Carnicelli is shielded against any electromagnetic radiation.
The available space and sleeping facilities allow the accommodation of 10 adults. Upon request, also baby cots are available.
On the ground floor you will find a large dining room with a long dining table, an iPod/iPhone dock music speaker and a professionally-equipped kitchen with open fireplace and a large professional ILVE gas cooker with two double burners, which is a great pleasure to cook with.
Stepping out of the kitchen, you will find a spacious open terrace for outdoor dining and a WEBER gas barbecue. Furthermore, on the ground floor you will find a studio room with a comfortable sofa and a flatscreen TV, a bathroom with shower and a laundry room with washing machine and dryer. All household appliances are from MIELE.
On the first floor there is a large comfortable living room with an open marble fireplace, a large unique collection of hundreds of old records, and a Bluetooth loudspeaker system for connecting your own music.
On the first floor you will find a big master suite with dressing room and associated bathroom with a large bathtub and shower. On the same floor there is a small suite with a king-size double bed and a bedroom with a single bed that can be converted into two single beds. Connected to those bedrooms is another bathroom with shower. Bidets are available in each bathroom.
On the second floor there are two large bedrooms with king-size double beds, a room with a comfortable sofa and a bathroom with shower. On the same floor you will find a spacious yoga space equipped with proper mats, cushions and deck chairs to calm down and find your inner centre.
The garden of the Villa and all plants and olive trees are organic and therefore free from herbicides, pesticides and fertilisers.
The nearest grocery shops, pizzerias, restaurants and most amenities are 3 to 5 km from the house.
Four very good restaurants serving traditional Tuscan and Lucchese cuisine can be reached by a short walk through the olive groves in five to ten minutes. One of the restaurants even has a “SlowFood” award.
The villa is surrounded by wineries that can be reached on foot in five minutes and produce excellent biodynamic wine. Olive oil farmers also border the neighbourhood, where delicious olive oil can be tasted and purchased.
The closest international airport is in the town of Pisa, less than 30 minutes away from Lucca by car or train.
An alternative airport is in Florence which is 65 Km away from the Villa but connected by a motorway.
During your stay, your hosts, Margit and Alberto are available by phone to help you with any queries.
Property manager
Languages
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach nearby
- Beach loungers
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- Massage
- Outdoor pool
- Private pool
Internet
- Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Limo/town car service
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Electric kettle
- Hob
- Kitchen island
- Kitchenette
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Chef service
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 5 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 4 bathrooms
- Bathtub
- Bidet
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Books
- DVD player
- Games
- Music library
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
- Terrace
Laundry
- Washer/dryer
Work spaces
- Desk
- Desk chair
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- In-room accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
- Housekeeping (limited availability)
- Iron/ironing board
- Meal delivery service
- Safe
Location highlights
- In a rural location
- In a village
- In the mountains
- Near a health/beauty spa
- Near a hospital
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- Near the sea
- Next to a golf course
Things to do
- Basketball nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Cycling nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Theme park nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- At least 80% lighting from LEDs
- At least 80% of food locally-sourced
- At least 80% organic food
- Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
- Biodegradable drinking straws available
- Bulk dispensers for toiletries
- Composting
- Comprehensive food waste policy
- Comprehensive recycling policy
- Double-glazed windows
- Eco-friendly cleaning products used
- Eco-friendly toiletries
- Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
- Garden
- Living plant wall
- Local culture and ecosystem education
- Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
- No plastic coffee stirrers
- No plastic drinking straws
- No plastic soft drink bottles
- No plastic water bottles
- Reusable coffee/tea filters
- Reusable cups
- Reusable tableware
- Unit size: 4,844 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-out
Special check-in instructions
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
- This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
This property accepts cash. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.
We should mention
- All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
- On-site cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Does VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design have a pool?
VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design has an outdoor pool.
What luxury perks are available at VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design?
This property features an outdoor pool, as well as a private pool and a fireplace.
Is VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a playground and a BBQ, as well as baby monitors and highchairs, it's no surprise that VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design?
No, VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design?
No, pets are not allowed.
Is there a golf course on site at VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design?
There is a golf course next to VILLA CARNICELLI eco-friendly,sustainable, 450m² (4,850ft²),private pool, design.
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