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Villa Michaela, Vorno, Lucca

This hotel sits in 50 acres of pine forests and olive groves in the village of Vorno, just 8km south of Lucca in Tuscany. All the historical and cultural delights of the Tuscan region are within a reasonable drive of here. The Villa Michaela is a very large early nineteenth century villa designed by the famous Lucchese architect Lorenzo Nottolini. The city of Lucca which has enchanted a variety of poets, writers and historians is within easy reach.

This 11-bedroom hotel also has a separate coach house and cottage should you wish a little more privacy. Each bedroom is decorated individually, each with its own en-suite bathroom. There are extensive gardens, a floodlit tennis court and a large swimming pool. There is also the option of taking a trip through the olive groves on a mountain bike.

The resident chef, Luca Treu, a master of the culinary art and a member of the Slow Food Movement, has a sumptuous and varied repertoire to suit any guest. He will even let you join him in the preparation of the dinner as a spectator or to assist him. You can then choose to eat your food under a canopy of wisteria gazing down at the valley or indoors in the ornate frescoed dining room which can seat up to 36 people.

Additionally, only five minutes walk away is the local village which has a bar, shop or restaurant. A full nanny service can also be arranged for children. This luxurious hotel is a perfect retreat during your vacation in Tuscany.

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Double room from €180