It's hard to describe how wonderful the Novedieci experience was. Our group of 16 was searching for a comfortable spot close enough to visit the seaside, Firenze, Pisa and also with a touch of luxury to make it a truly great 50th birthday celebration. The review that mentions the Julia Roberts movie caught my attention and I'm so glad it did.
From the moment we arrived the house manager Jane made us feel welcome and well taken care of. As she toured us through the many rooms of the villa our jaws dropped and smiles grew. Each bedroom with its en suite bathroom was comfortable and beautiful with a rustic touch (terra-cotta floors, exposed beams). Each bathroom has both a shower and a tub. Only one twin bedroom is without its own bath in the main house. The " barn" has a shared bath between the double and twin room and it is really its own two bedroom guesthouse. There are multiple comfortable seating/lounging areas- two beautiful TV rooms, a big living room with a fireplace. The true highlight for me is the beautiful loggia seen in the photos with the hanging swing chair. It's even more beautiful in real life. Plenty of room for outdoor dining even for a big group. It has a grill and another fireplace. The whole house is decorated in such a lovely warm style. Comfortable, great art and books everywhere. Spacious, airy and a true cooks kitchen! The place is so well equipped we wanted for nothing. Outside the pool is both beautiful and great fun. There is another set of lounge chairs and patio space out back. The ground floor also has the gym, laundry room, an office with maps and tour books, and a half bath to make life convenient. The floodplain is brilliant.
Jane did an initial shopping for us which helped ease us in. We enjoyed the on site wine, water and beer (a nice array and all at good prices) .We also enjoyed exploring on our own to find new favorite wines, etc. Jane also arranged for two chef prepared dinners for us,helped us book restaurants and arranged massages too. She was a tremendous help.
Having a car was helpful but we only had one for 16 people so most of our group walked the three miles into Lucca each day but others arranged cabs. We also asked our tour group drivers for rides home after dinner as an extra service that worked well.
Lucca Itself was wonderful. Read those reviews- so much to do! Don't miss the Puccini opera recital even if you don't think you like opera!
I hope you have as much fun as we did!! It's a beautiful place and the kind people make it even more so.
Beautiful villa,very spacious, rooms great very large bathrooms and well equipped kitchen, it has everything you could possibly want
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Incredibly beautiful and well equipped villa less than 10 minutes drive from Lucca. Perfect villa for sharing with friends or family and for celebrating special events. Chapel on site for those wanting to get married or renew vows! Lots of space including a gym and tennis courts nearby. House is managed by Jane who was unbelievably attentive and helpful during our stay and nothing was too much trouble. Fabulous restaurants nearby and lots to do including cycle rides round Lucca, trips to Pisa and the beach 40 minutes away. Highly recommend.
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Everything you have heard or may believe about staying in an Italian villa comes true when you stay here even down to the gravel driveway. Perfectly designed for spending time with old and new friends it would be impossible to fault this place. Large dining tables for fantastic dinners, crazy comfortable couches and chairs for resting or solving the problems of the world with a glass(es) or local red are just some of the pleasures on offer.
I was very fortunate guest. Would I play host here? absolutely.
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We spent 48 hours in this magnificent villa for a friend's wedding. The entire wedding party were staying in the villa and the service took place in the chapel within the villa's grounds. It would not have been possible to arrange a more romantic and fun wedding event. The stunning chapel, the beautiful music, delicious food and wine and the great company made it a memorable weekend.
The service provided by the staff throughout our stay were excellent as was the opportunity afforded to visit the City of Lucca which is 10 minutes drive from the villa.
I would highly recommend this villa for large parties of 10-20 persons and especially for weddings.
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Traveling from Australia recently my partner and I had the pleasure of attending a four day wedding celebration for some very special friends at Novedieci Villa where we all stayed for four nights.
Having a private 16th Century chapel on the grounds of the created a beautiful setting for their wedding, it felt like something out of a movie. Just a magical place, a 10 bedroom luxury villa in Tuscany.
It was an amazing experience as guests came from different parts of the world staying all together at the Villa created wonderful memories. All 10 bedrooms are very generous in size with their own private bathrooms. The Villa has been decorated with a lot of style and large open spaces to relax. There is an outdoor area perfect place to entertain. The staff were very pleasant and helpful with all our requests. The location being a short drive from the historical town of Lucca was a bonus to explore.
I would highly recommend this villa to any group of friends, family gathering or wedding party.
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The house is breathtaking and very spacious, and the garden and pool are spectacular with views out over Lucca and the hills. We were there for several days for a friend's wedding and the chapel was incredible for the wedding celebration, featuring opera singers from Lucca! The staff were wonderful, the food varied and delicious and we had several meals outside under the covered loggia, including the wedding reception, with fabulous dinner and dancing. We had trips into Lucca (10 minutes) and up into the hills and we even had work-out classes in the gym. It is the perfect place for any large gathering, and we would go back again in a heartbeat..!