Tuscany Villa 902

A 14 night minimum rental applies. See short stay exceptions below the description.

This magnificent Villa was built during the first decade of the 16th century and became the residence of Leopold II, Grand Duke of Tuscany, during the reclamation of the Maremma land. It then passed into the hands of the Merciai family, and has been recently transformed into a "Historical House" open to all those whose wish it is to allow themselves a different type of break, to discover the beautiful surroundings rich in history and art.

Spanning 2,500 m², Villa 902 is surrounded by 16 hectares of olive groves with 1,700 olive trees. The property features two expansive gardens, one of which offers a sea view. The estate includes 14 bedrooms, a grand dining hall, and three spacious lounges with 15th-century wooden beam ceilings.

The main part of the castle dates back to the year 1000, with additional renovations made in the late 19th century. Inside the castle, accessible from the main garden, is a small family chapel that is now open to guests.

At the end of the garden, a few steps lead to the pool area, set amidst lush greenery. In addition to the 14 bedrooms, almost all with en-suite bathrooms, the castle features several salons, each with authentic period characteristics and furnishings. Each salon has its own unique personality.

The magnificent dining hall, with its 15th-century coffered ceiling, offers a genuine experience of another era. Ideal for families with children, the castle is surrounded by expansive green spaces and provides a peaceful and natural setting.

The aim is to provide all of the castle's guests with the opportunity to live as the nobility of the 16th century with all the modern comforts of the 21st century.

Services

• Breakfast (from 8:00am to 10:00am).
• Daily Cleaning of the rooms and common areas + Final cleaning
• 1 Butler (20yrs of service in our Castle), 1 Staff for Pool and Garden maintenance, 2/3 service Maids for daily cleaning of the rooms and common areas.

Service on request

• Many different services can be arranged such as cooking demonstrations/lessons, painting lessons, massages, private chauffeur driven car hire, guided tours to the local medieval villages such as Bolgheri, Castagneto Carducci, Populonia, Massa Marittima, Volterra and to the nearby artistic cities of Lucca, Pisa, Siena and Florence, visits to the wineries and olive oil mills of the area's most famous producers, excursions to discover the beautiful coastline of the Tuscan Archipelago with the Castle's private day-cruiser.

Dining / Meal Services (at extra cost and advance paayment & booking 60 days before arrival)

• 1 Meal Service per day (Lunch from 12.30am to 14.30pm or Dinner from 7.30pm to 9.30pm).
• Chef, waiter and dishwasher.
• Table deco.
• Mise en Place (tablecloths, napkins, glasses, porcelain and silver cutlery)
• Buffet service
• Table and Kitchen Cleaning.
• Starter, main course and side, dessert
• Service available up to 28 Guests
  
• Not included: Drinks (Water, Café, Wine and Spirits)

Rooms

• After a very careful restoration, there are 7 double rooms and 7 queen beds available.
• Each room is diverse in colour, type, view and furnishings, while all combining elegance and modern day comforts: air conditioning, minibar, safe, satellite colour television, telephone with internet access.

Features

• 14 Bedrooms (sleeps up to 28 guests)
• 13.5 Bathrooms (12 ensuites and 1 shared bathroom room 12 & room 13)
• Air Conditioning
• Swimming pool (available from May to Oct, open from 8:30 am to 7:30 pm)
• The bar-lounge
• Indoor and outdoor dining room
• Dedicated workspace
• Indoor fireplace: wood-burning
• Wi-Fi
• TV
• Piano
• Safety box
• Sound system
• Exercise equipment
• Books and reading material
  
• Washing machine, Dishwasher, Iron, hangers
• Expansive grounds with Olive trees
• Utilities (gas, water and electricity)
• Weekly set of bed linen, bath and pool towels with relative change on Saturday and Wednesday.
• Ortigia Courtesy Kit in each bathroom (hand soap, shampoo, shower gel), hair dryer
• Use of the Kitchen, BBQ grill
• Free parking on premises
  

Location

• Along the Via Aurelia, looking out onto the Maremma coastline, just opposite the Island of Elba you will find the Villa.
• It's half way between Lucca and Siena and just a short distance away from many important tourist destinations and along the much sought after eno-gastronomical route, along which we find stops such as the famous "GAMBERO ROSSO" restaurant in San Vincenzo.
• This Villa is the ideal destination for those who decide to escape from the noisy city life and for those who are interested in discovering the real Tuscan Maremma.
• This corner of Tuscany is gaining more and more fame as it is frequented by many famous people, such as Sarah Fergusson, The Duchess of York and Count Gaddo Della Gherardesca, whilst also being the home of some of the most prestigious wine producers such as Marquis Niccola Incisa della Rocchetta along with Piero e Ludovico Antinori and many others. These families produce wines famous all around the world such as "Sassicaia", "Ornellaia", "Gualdo al Tasso" and "Lupicaia".

Short stay exceptions: Rentals relating to Corporate events/wedding/films please contact the relevant Villa Getaways agent to ask the suitability of this property.