Villa Raphael
Villa Raphael is a hamlet tucked away amid the gently folding hills near the town of Lucca and is a
gracious and luxurious Tuscan retreat that is grand in style yet not overwhelming. Originally a lodge
from which wild boar were hunted in the early 19th century, it was expanded into a small village for
the workers of the estate of Count Cosimo. A modern restoration accentuated the values
of the space and setting of its inner courtyards, softly lit old walls and enchanted silence. Inside
there is a formal dining room, a kitchen for casual dining, a drawing room with fireplace and
satellite TV, a music room with fireplace, a card and full-size billiard room, as well as a fully
equipped gym. A genuine time-forgotten atmosphere reigns as guests are immersed in an
aristocratic ambiance of weeping willows, fountains and formal gardens. Perfect for a gathering of
family and friends, Villa Raphael is a home of such beauty, tranquillity and comfort that you will
find it hard to leave.
MAIN FEATURES OF THE VILLA
− 12 individually styled double bedrooms (4 of them can be either queen or twin) with en-suite
bathrooms (4 of them with Jacuzzi bath)
− Banquet hall, card & billiard room, domed music room, library, drawing room and wine cellar
− Formal living room with fireplace, with satellite TV, DVD and video library and fireplace with
views across the peschiera
− Individually controlled air conditioning/heating system in each room
− Various outdoor dining areas
− Fully equipped Tuscan style kitchen
− Barbecue
− Ancient wood burning oven
− Ground floor guest office with centralized music system, fax and computer facilities, broadband
internet access
− Surveillance system
− First floor guest area with wireless internet access
− Work out room with cardiovascular and weight equipment
− Floodlit swimming pool with steps and stepladder access (8mwide x 16m long with – depth from
1-2 metres)
− Italian style garden ( 2,000 sq. metres)
− Phone line in each room
INLUDED IN THE RENTAL
− Heating/air-conditioning, electricity, water, gas, linen change on Saturday and Wednesday
− 3 housekeepers for daily maid service
− Breakfast service daily (Continental style buffet breakfast)
− Chef to prepare either lunch or dinner 6 day per week
− Gardener /Pool attendant
EXCLUDED
- All food & beverage (guests are responsible for all household bills), telephone, fax and internet charges,
personal laundry and any additional linen changes
ADDITIONAL SERVICES
− Baby sitting / Limo service /Pick up service /Vineyards sommelier tours /Country side travel
arrangements / Wine, cheese and olive oil tasting / Hands-on cooking classes / Weddings /
Birthday parties / Doctor / Laundry service /Audiovisual equipment / Show tickets service /
Meeting and conferences / Tennis court and tennis couch / Massages and beauty treatments
/Beach club / Sommelier service / Helicopter / Hot air balloon tour / English speaking
concierge
DISTANCE IN MILES
− Lucca 4 miles
− Pisa 12 miles
− Firenze 31 miles
− Siena 50 miles
− Beach (Viareggio, Forte dei Marmi) 12 miles
− Cinque Terre 37 miles
− Bolgheri 50 miles
− Roma 170 miles
− Venezia 160 miles
− Milano 190 miles
− Hospital 2,5 miles
− Golf court 18 miles / Putting green 1,5 miles
− Tennis club 1,5 miles
RENTAL
Saturday to Saturday (unless separate negotiation). Arrival time is after 4 pm departure time is prior
to 11 am.

Prices 2007
January, February, March, November, December Euro 32,000
April, May, October Euro 37,000
June, July, August, September Euro 40,000

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