Lenka
Europe / Italy / Tuscany
Villa Lenka is a charming 17th century aristocratic villa set in a tranquil, green valley in the sudden hills of Lucca.
Overview
Built in 1624, villa Lenka was the country residence of Count Cosimo Bernardini and today it offers the very best in tuscan living with seven luxurious guest rooms for up to 14 guests.
Beautifully restored frescos creates an air of elegance throughout the reception rooms. The villa is surrounded by an immaculate Italian garden through which flows a fresh water brook into two small lakes overlooked by shady weeping willow trees. Grand Cypress trees and fragrant lemon pots make the perfect backdrop to the large swimming pool.
Main Features of the Villa
- 7 Large double bedrooms (2 twin beds and 5 queen beds)
- An extra 8th bedroom located on 2nd floor with en-suite bathroom may be available on request
- 4 Kitchens (1 each floor) and ancient wood burning oven
- Large and formal dining room and breakfast room
- Library, card room and foosball
- Aristocratic living room with stereo, satellite TV, DVD player
- Individually controlled air condition/heating system
- Various outdoor dining areas
- Main kitchen is tuscan style
- Barbeque
- Wireless internet connection
- Floodlit swimming pool (20 m x 10 m long with depth from 1.5 m to 3 m)
- Italian style garden
Amenities
7 Bedrooms, 7 Bathrooms
Sleeps 14 Guests
- Wireless internet
- Satellite TV
- DVD player
- Stereo
- Satellite internet system able to perform over 20 mb/S
Details
Bedroom Details
Bedrooms 1-4: Queen bedrooms
Bedrooms 5-7: Twin bedrooms
Each bedroom offers individually controlled air conditioning and heating
Bathroom Details
Each bedroom offers en-suite bath and shower room
Pool Details
Floodlit swimming pool (20 m x 10 m long with depth from 1.5 m to 3 m).
Staff and Services
Daily Chef service for preparation of breakfast and one meal (lunch or dinner) 6 days a week (Wednesday off) - cost of food is additional
Daily maid service in the morning 6 days a week (Sunday off)
Concierge service on call and on site
Porter service on arrival and departure
Access to tennis/volley/soccer courts located in Villa Controni’s Estate
Gardener
Pool attendant
Linen change on Saturday and Wednesday
Grocery shopping
Location Details
Approximately 2.5 km to the village of Vorno
Lucca is a 10 minute drive away
The Leaning Tower of Pisa (30 minutes away) has recently opened to the public – it is stunningly set in an open lawned piazza which also houses the Cathedral, Baptistery and Campo Santo Cemetery
A 40 minute drive will take you to the little port and town of Lerici overlooked by a cliff top castle from where boats leave every hour to Portovenere and the World Heritage site of the Cinque Terre - five dramatically cliff clinging villages
Florence is just an hour away, either by train or car
Siena is an hour and a half away with possible stops on the way to San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, as is Chianti where you can arrange a wine-tasting at one of the many vineyards
For those interested in art and sculpture there are the impressive marble quarries of Carrara as well as the sculpture town of Pietrasanta
Forte Dei Marmi is a lively beach stop with some great shopping as you join the masses in the early evening stroll through the town
Villa Notes
Heating/air-conditioning, water, gas included
Electricity is provided up to 2000 kWh
Phone line in each room with calls and fax usage at an additional cost
Rental is from Saturday to Saturday with a 2 week minimum stay required
Check in after 4 pm and check out is prior to 11 am
Electricity is provided up to 2000 kWh. Any overage is an additional cost.
Event fees
€5,000 - collected and held in house.
1 Week, Saturday to Saturday stays. Minimum night stay may vary by villa. Please contact a villa specialist to confirm.
Exclusive Offers
Book by September 16, 2024 and get 20% off regular villa rates.
Valid for new bookings made now to 9/16/2024 for travel now to 09/30/2024. 7 Night minimum booking required. Subject to availability and may not be combinable with other offers. Additional restrictions may apply; please call for full details.
Executive Owners now receive up to $100 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.
Number of Nights | Destination Dollar Amount |
1-4 Nights | $50 |
5+ Nights | $100 |
You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.
Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.
Presidential Owners now receive up to $175 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.
Number of Nights | Destination Dollar Amount |
1-4 Nights | $100 |
5+ Nights | $175 |
You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.
Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.
Chairman's Club Owners now receive up to $250 Destination Dollars when booking a Villas of Distinction property with Club Points.
Number of Nights | Destination Dollar Amount |
1-4 Nights | $150 |
5+ Nights | $250 |
You can use your Destination Dollars to enhance your stay. Once the property of your choice is booked, your personal Concierge will coordinate and schedule eligible experiences for your stay, giving you more time to spend with family.
Destination Dollars are Valid for select prepaid services only. Minimum night stay requirement may apply. Service offered is subject to availability. No cash value. The value of any unused Destination Dollars is nonrefundable. Destination Dollars cannot be applied toward booking value. Destination Dollars may not be combined with other offers. All offers are subject to availability and may not apply to all villas or travel dates. Other restrictions may apply. Access to the Vacation Homes is made available through the Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program and is subject to the terms and conditions as outlined in the applicable Abound by Marriot Vacations™ exchange program documents. Actual experiences will be provided via contractual arrangements with third-party providers and may require the payment of additional fees. The experiences described herein are examples of potential vacation opportunities and are subject to change.
Location
Villa information may change without notice and should be confirmed with our villa rental specialists.