VILLA IRENE 6

Toscana - Lucca - ALTOPASCIO
Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
(3 double bedrooms)
Bathrooms: 3
(1 with shower, 1 with shower and hot tub, 1 with tub. Of which en suite bathrooms: 1)

Description:

PRIVATE STRUCTURE (lease only). Villa Irene is set on a hillside near Montecarlo di Lucca, a small medieval town between Lucca and Montecatini Terme. Surrounded by extensive grounds with lawns, olive trees and vineyards, the villa is positioned to offer open views across the Val di Nievole, with a layout that includes shaded outdoor dining areas, a panoramic terrace, a private swimming pool and children’s pool. Furnished in traditional country style, the interiors span ample living and dining space as well as three double bedrooms. The villa is well situated for day trips to Florence, Pisa and the beaches of Versilia. Note: the owners reside discreetly in the lower-ground floor of the villa; the garden and pool are for the exclusive use of guests.

THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY OUR TECHNICAL MANAGER, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, THE ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THE WEBSITE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE

Interior:

The villa is arranged over two floors. GROUND FLOOR – Entrance from the portico into the living area with TV corner and sofas; kitchen; dining room with access to the panoramic terrace; laundry room; bathroom with shower. FIRST FLOOR – Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and hot tub; Two double bedrooms; Adjacent bathroom with tub.

Park:

The garden includes a lawned area bordered by olive trees, cypresses and fruit trees, with planted beds of herbs and seasonal flowers. An outdoor dining and seating area is located on the paved terrace in front of the house, with a barbecue and a porticoed dining space next to the kitchen. The swimming pool lies in a more secluded part of the garden, reached down a few steps. Parking is located within the fenced property, close to the entrance. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The pool lies approximately 40 m from the villa and is accessed via two short flights of steps. Rectangular and measuring 12 x 6 m with a depth ranging from 1.20 to 2.20 m, it is lined in light blue PVC and includes a hydromassage area and Roman steps for access. An adjacent shallow children’s pool measures 12 x 1 m with a depth of 65 cm. The surrounding terracotta-paved solarium is equipped with sunbeds and a gazebo with a table and chairs. The pool is open from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.

For more technical details and layout of spaces, see "Planimetries"
Pets: Not allowed
Handicap: Not certified
Fenced-in property: Si
CIN CODE: IT046001C2J7WPIMVL
REGIONAL IDENTIFICATION CODE: 046001LTN0036
Amenities and Features
  • Air conditioning in the bedrooms
  • smart TV
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • fast wi-fi internet connection
  • dishwasher
  • toaster
  • electric kettle
  • moka
  • American coffee machine
  • espresso coffee machine
  • mixer
  • microwave oven
  • citrus press
  • hairdryer in every bathroom
  • washing machine
  • iron and ironing board
  • baby cot
  • high chair
  • board games
  • mobile barbecue.

Location and distances


Villa Irene is located near Montecarlo, a well-known wine-producing area between Lucca and Montecatini Terme. The property offers easy access to both historic towns as well as Collodi, home of the Pinocchio Park, and the Padule di Fucecchio nature reserve. Nearby spa resorts include Monsummano and the Grotta Giusti. Thanks to the proximity of the A11 motorway and Altopascio train station, day trips are possible to Florence, Pisa, Vinci, Siena, the Versilia coast and the marble towns of Carrara and Pietrasanta.

Airport: Pisa 40 km, Firenze 54 km, Roma 335 km, Milano 290 km, Genova 175 km, Bologna 140 km
Train station: Altopascio 5 km
Highways: A11 Exit Chiesina Uzzanese 5 km
Shops and services: Marginone 800 m.
Beaches: Mar Tirreno- Viareggio 45 km Forte dei Marmi 55 km
Parking: Inside the property uncovered
Access roads: Paved up to the gate
Attractions within 100 km: Lucca 16 km, Pisa 39 km, Firenze 62 km, Volterra 73 km, San Gimignano 65 km, Vinci 30 km, Montecatini Terme 14 km, Forte dei Marmi 52 km, Le Cinque Terre 106 km.
Altitude: 100 slm

Reviews

9.7 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

10
Overall rating
9.7
General cleanliness
10
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
9
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Roos van Mastrigt
Netherlands 9/9/2024
What is your opinion on the quality of the property?
9/10
How do you value the property amenities and furniture?
8/10
What is your opinion on the quality of the garden and the pool?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleanliness of the property?
9/10
Would you consider returning to an Emma Villas property?
Yes
Have you considered any recommendations to enhance the overall quality of the property?
No the stay was amazing and complete!
What is your overall opinion of your holiday?
9/10
How would you rate our customer service (including check-in/out)?
9/10

by Johan Longueville
Belgium 8/15/2024
What is your opinion on the quality of the property?
9/10
How do you value the property amenities and furniture?
8/10
What is your opinion on the quality of the garden and the pool?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleanliness of the property?
10/10
Would you consider returning to an Emma Villas property?
Yes
Have you considered any recommendations to enhance the overall quality of the property?
Very friendly and helpfull owners Beautiful house with very children-friendly swimmingpool. Updating the kitchen furniture + airco in the kitchen would give it a 10/10. If possible next year we would like to come back.
What is your overall opinion of your holiday?
9/10
How would you rate our customer service (including check-in/out)?
9/10

by Bernard Van hoorickx
Belgium 7/30/2024
What is your opinion on the quality of the property?
9/10
How do you value the property amenities and furniture?
8/10
What is your opinion on the quality of the garden and the pool?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleanliness of the property?
9/10
Would you consider returning to an Emma Villas property?
Yes
What is your overall opinion of your holiday?
9/10
How would you rate our customer service (including check-in/out)?
9/10
We value your feedback to improve the services provided by Emma Villas.
We have been loyal customers of Emma Villas for many years now and are very satisfied with the smooth service and the quality and location of the villas offered.

by Jurgen Ploderer
Austria 7/22/2024
What is your opinion on the quality of the property?
10/10
How do you value the property amenities and furniture?
10/10
What is your opinion on the quality of the garden and the pool?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleanliness of the property?
10/10
Would you consider returning to an Emma Villas property?
Yes
What is your overall opinion of your holiday?
9/10
How would you rate our customer service (including check-in/out)?
9/10

by Michael Levit
Israel 5/28/2024
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
To warm the pool
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Perfectfrend’
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Frend’s recommendation
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Nothing

by chetnaben reay
United Kingdom 9/8/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes over and above
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Was very happy with the price we paid and the Villa
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
None
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Perfect
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Google search for a property near Lucca and Emma villas had the perfect property for us
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Service was excellent

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in
1/4/2025 - 6/28/2025 4 Nights Everyday
6/28/2025 - 8/30/2025 5 Nights Everyday
8/30/2025 - 1/3/2026 4 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in
1/3/2026 - 6/27/2026 4 Nights Everyday
6/27/2026 - 8/29/2026 7 Nights Only Sat
8/29/2026 - 1/9/2027 4 Nights Everyday

Availability Calendar


Calendar is updated in real time and it is possible to book on line 24/7.
Before proceeding with a specific request ("Book " -"Option" - "Information") click on the calendar to select the dates.
If you wish to change the date click on "Reset".


Booked
Optioned
Short stay available


The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • Tourist tax not applicable

On Request:

  • Extra cleaning (€ 22,00/hour per cleaner), extra linen (€ 15,00 per person), heating (on consumption up to date market prices), BBQ charcoal (5 € per bag). THE ABOVE MENTIONED SERVICES CAN BE REQUESTED DIRECTLY AT EMMA VILLAS AND HAVE TO BE PAID ON SITE AS THEY ARE MANAGED BY THIRD PERSONS OR EXTERNAL SUPPLIERS AND NOT WITH THE OWNER OR EMMA VILLAS
  • Health Policy by EuropAssistance (Optional)
Book your holiday in Italy with tranquillity and safety.
With Emma Villas, you now have the possibility to protect your holiday thanks to a wide choice of insurance coverages and guarantees.

STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

Read the conditions


HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

Read the conditions


And to protect you in the case of damage caused to the property?

ZER0DEP COVER - by Emma Villas (Mandatory) 99€ each reservation This guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is a coverage which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are covered in case of any damage to the property caused by you or members of your group/family during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1,500 euros);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater toughtlessly.

Read the conditions


"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


Live your holiday in tranquillity and safety, thanks to our project "Safety Reception" (click here to download)

The following extra services are available to be purchased during the booking process.
You can start adding the services you want by selecting them in the booking box.

Sleeps: 6
Bedrooms: 3
(3 double bedrooms)
Bathrooms: 3
(1 with shower, 1 with shower and hot tub, 1 with tub. Of which en suite bathrooms: 1)

Description:

PRIVATE STRUCTURE (lease only). Villa Irene is set on a hillside near Montecarlo di Lucca, a small medieval town between Lucca and Montecatini Terme. Surrounded by extensive grounds with lawns, olive trees and vineyards, the villa is positioned to offer open views across the Val di Nievole, with a layout that includes shaded outdoor dining areas, a panoramic terrace, a private swimming pool and children’s pool. Furnished in traditional country style, the interiors span ample living and dining space as well as three double bedrooms. The villa is well situated for day trips to Florence, Pisa and the beaches of Versilia. Note: the owners reside discreetly in the lower-ground floor of the villa; the garden and pool are for the exclusive use of guests.

THE PROPERTY HAS BEEN SUBJECTED TO A CHECK-UP BY OUR TECHNICAL MANAGER, TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY OF THE DESCRIPTION, THE ACCESSORIES LISTED ON THE WEBSITE AND THEIR PRESENT STATE OF OPERATION/MAINTENANCE

Interior:

The villa is arranged over two floors. GROUND FLOOR – Entrance from the portico into the living area with TV corner and sofas; kitchen; dining room with access to the panoramic terrace; laundry room; bathroom with shower. FIRST FLOOR – Double bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower and hot tub; Two double bedrooms; Adjacent bathroom with tub.

Park:

The garden includes a lawned area bordered by olive trees, cypresses and fruit trees, with planted beds of herbs and seasonal flowers. An outdoor dining and seating area is located on the paved terrace in front of the house, with a barbecue and a porticoed dining space next to the kitchen. The swimming pool lies in a more secluded part of the garden, reached down a few steps. Parking is located within the fenced property, close to the entrance. Please notice that photos are taken in spring, therefore flower blossoming, and the colours of the gardens' grass could be different at the moment of your arrival at the villa.

Swimming Pool:

The pool lies approximately 40 m from the villa and is accessed via two short flights of steps. Rectangular and measuring 12 x 6 m with a depth ranging from 1.20 to 2.20 m, it is lined in light blue PVC and includes a hydromassage area and Roman steps for access. An adjacent shallow children’s pool measures 12 x 1 m with a depth of 65 cm. The surrounding terracotta-paved solarium is equipped with sunbeds and a gazebo with a table and chairs. The pool is open from the last Saturday in April until the first Saturday in October.

For more technical details and layout of spaces, see "Planimetries"
Pets: Not allowed
Handicap: Not certified
Fenced-in property: Si
CIN CODE: IT046001C2J7WPIMVL
REGIONAL IDENTIFICATION CODE: 046001LTN0036
Amenities and Features
  • Air conditioning in the bedrooms
  • smart TV
  • Bluetooth speakers
  • fast wi-fi internet connection
  • dishwasher
  • toaster
  • electric kettle
  • moka
  • American coffee machine
  • espresso coffee machine
  • mixer
  • microwave oven
  • citrus press
  • hairdryer in every bathroom
  • washing machine
  • iron and ironing board
  • baby cot
  • high chair
  • board games
  • mobile barbecue.

Location and distances


Villa Irene is located near Montecarlo, a well-known wine-producing area between Lucca and Montecatini Terme. The property offers easy access to both historic towns as well as Collodi, home of the Pinocchio Park, and the Padule di Fucecchio nature reserve. Nearby spa resorts include Monsummano and the Grotta Giusti. Thanks to the proximity of the A11 motorway and Altopascio train station, day trips are possible to Florence, Pisa, Vinci, Siena, the Versilia coast and the marble towns of Carrara and Pietrasanta.

Airport: Pisa 40 km, Firenze 54 km, Roma 335 km, Milano 290 km, Genova 175 km, Bologna 140 km
Train station: Altopascio 5 km
Highways: A11 Exit Chiesina Uzzanese 5 km
Shops and services: Marginone 800 m.
Beaches: Mar Tirreno- Viareggio 45 km Forte dei Marmi 55 km
Parking: Inside the property uncovered
Access roads: Paved up to the gate
Attractions within 100 km: Lucca 16 km, Pisa 39 km, Firenze 62 km, Volterra 73 km, San Gimignano 65 km, Vinci 30 km, Montecatini Terme 14 km, Forte dei Marmi 52 km, Le Cinque Terre 106 km.
Altitude: 100 slm

Reviews

9.7 / 10

Rating based on received reviews

Average rating

10
Overall rating
9.7
General cleanliness
10
Quality of pool and park cleanliness
9
Quality of furnishing and amenities

Reviews

by Roos van Mastrigt
Netherlands 9/9/2024
What is your opinion on the quality of the property?
9/10
How do you value the property amenities and furniture?
8/10
What is your opinion on the quality of the garden and the pool?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleanliness of the property?
9/10
Would you consider returning to an Emma Villas property?
Yes
Have you considered any recommendations to enhance the overall quality of the property?
No the stay was amazing and complete!
What is your overall opinion of your holiday?
9/10
How would you rate our customer service (including check-in/out)?
9/10

by Johan Longueville
Belgium 8/15/2024
What is your opinion on the quality of the property?
9/10
How do you value the property amenities and furniture?
8/10
What is your opinion on the quality of the garden and the pool?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleanliness of the property?
10/10
Would you consider returning to an Emma Villas property?
Yes
Have you considered any recommendations to enhance the overall quality of the property?
Very friendly and helpfull owners Beautiful house with very children-friendly swimmingpool. Updating the kitchen furniture + airco in the kitchen would give it a 10/10. If possible next year we would like to come back.
What is your overall opinion of your holiday?
9/10
How would you rate our customer service (including check-in/out)?
9/10

by Bernard Van hoorickx
Belgium 7/30/2024
What is your opinion on the quality of the property?
9/10
How do you value the property amenities and furniture?
8/10
What is your opinion on the quality of the garden and the pool?
9/10
What do you think of the overall cleanliness of the property?
9/10
Would you consider returning to an Emma Villas property?
Yes
What is your overall opinion of your holiday?
9/10
How would you rate our customer service (including check-in/out)?
9/10
We value your feedback to improve the services provided by Emma Villas.
We have been loyal customers of Emma Villas for many years now and are very satisfied with the smooth service and the quality and location of the villas offered.

by Jurgen Ploderer
Austria 7/22/2024
What is your opinion on the quality of the property?
10/10
How do you value the property amenities and furniture?
10/10
What is your opinion on the quality of the garden and the pool?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleanliness of the property?
10/10
Would you consider returning to an Emma Villas property?
Yes
What is your overall opinion of your holiday?
9/10
How would you rate our customer service (including check-in/out)?
9/10

by Michael Levit
Israel 5/28/2024
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
To warm the pool
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Perfectfrend’
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Frend’s recommendation
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Nothing

by chetnaben reay
United Kingdom 9/8/2023
What do you think of the quality of the property?
10/10
Has the property matched your expectations?
Yes over and above
How do you value the property accessories and furniture?
10/10
What value would you give for the cleanliness of the pool and park?
10/10
What do you think of the overall cleaner of the property?
10/10
How would you rate the price-quality relationship?
Was very happy with the price we paid and the Villa
Would you return to this property/or recommend it to your friends?
10/10
What suggestions do you have to improve the property?
None
What is your overall opinion of your vacation?
10/10
What rate would you give for the customer service (including check in/out)?
Perfect
What factors made you decide to book with Emma Villas?
Google search for a property near Lucca and Emma villas had the perfect property for us
What suggestions do you have to better the service provided by Emma Villas?
Service was excellent

Minimum Stays

Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in
1/4/2025 - 6/28/2025 4 Nights Everyday
6/28/2025 - 8/30/2025 5 Nights Everyday
8/30/2025 - 1/3/2026 4 Nights Everyday
Period (from/to) Minimum stay Check-in
1/3/2026 - 6/27/2026 4 Nights Everyday
6/27/2026 - 8/29/2026 7 Nights Only Sat
8/29/2026 - 1/9/2027 4 Nights Everyday

Availability Calendar


Calendar is updated in real time and it is possible to book on line 24/7.
Before proceeding with a specific request ("Book " -"Option" - "Information") click on the calendar to select the dates.
If you wish to change the date click on "Reset".


Booked
Optioned
Short stay available


The price includes:


The price does not include:

  • Tourist tax not applicable

On Request:

  • Extra cleaning (€ 22,00/hour per cleaner), extra linen (€ 15,00 per person), heating (on consumption up to date market prices), BBQ charcoal (5 € per bag). THE ABOVE MENTIONED SERVICES CAN BE REQUESTED DIRECTLY AT EMMA VILLAS AND HAVE TO BE PAID ON SITE AS THEY ARE MANAGED BY THIRD PERSONS OR EXTERNAL SUPPLIERS AND NOT WITH THE OWNER OR EMMA VILLAS
  • Health Policy by EuropAssistance (Optional)

Book your holiday in Italy with tranquillity and safety.
With Emma Villas, you now have the possibility to protect your holiday thanks to a wide choice of insurance coverages and guarantees.

STAY CANCELLATION INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Included in the price)
The final price of the reservation includes the Insurance Policy for Cancellation of Stay. You can cancel and be reimbursed in the event of:
  • objectively and unambiguously documentable motivations of health or work and not foreseeable at the time of booking
  • Covid-19 infections (new)
  • a terrorist attack that has struck the place of stay (new)

Read the conditions


HEALTH ASSISTANCE INSURANCE POLICY - by EuropAssistance (Optional) +1,5% of the rental price Not only cancellation policies, but also protection during your stay. You can choose to purchase this policy in the event you should, for the duration of your stay, want coverage for:
  • Healthcare with Operations Centre 24/7;
  • Vehicle Assistance to and from the place of stay and for the entire duration of your holiday; (zona "rossa" o impossibile da raggiungere a causa di restrizioni ufficiali alla libera circolazione);
  • Healthcare for family members left at home;
  • Reimbursement of medical expenses;
  • Repeat Trip Guarantee that reimburses the unused portion without deductible in the case of medical return home or early return home.

Read the conditions


And to protect you in the case of damage caused to the property?

ZER0DEP COVER - by Emma Villas (Mandatory) 99€ each reservation This guarantee protects you and allows you to have a tranquil holiday. Zer0Dep stands for "Zero deposit"; it is a coverage which replaces the security deposit and which is therefore mandatory. The benefits of this guarantee are: you do not pay the security deposit on arrival: neither in cash nor by immobilising a substantial amount on your credit card limit;
  • you are covered in case of any damage to the property caused by you or members of your group/family during your stay (up to the maximum limit of 1,500 euros);
  • you avoid any dispute on the responsibility of the damage and its quantification during check-out;
  • you can enjoy your villa holiday in greater toughtlessly.

Read the conditions


"EMMA", OUR NEW APP FOR SMART SERVICE Furthermore, from spring 2021, all our properties will be supported by Emma, a multifunctional Web-App, developed in partnership with Vikey s.r.l., that will allow you to implement:
  • online check-in (entering the required details that you did not enter when booking);
  • payment of tourist tax (where due) and eventual flat-rate payments requested (eg electricity, heating, extra cleaning for animals, etc.);
  • the purchase of additional services, hospitality (extra cleaning, in-house chef, first grocery shopping, etc.) and experiences (food and wine tours, guided tours, etc.)


Live your holiday in tranquillity and safety, thanks to our project "Safety Reception" (click here to download)

The following extra services are available to be purchased during the booking process.
You can start adding the services you want by selecting them in the booking box.