Borgo Bernardini
Lucca & Garfagnana · Sleeps 24
Historic Estate
Villa Controni
Lucca & Garfagnana
Sleeps 24 · 12 bed · 12 bath · private pool · from €3,150/night
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The essence
Villa Controni sits below Monte Pisano on the southern edge of Lucca — a historic nineteenth-century Lucchese villa on an estate of hill-terraced olive groves, formal Italian gardens and pine-forest hilltops crowned with castle ruins. Twelve frescoed guestrooms, all en-suite, sleep up to twenty-four. Within are three living rooms, a study, a billiard room and a grand banquet hall; without, an arched loggia for shaded dining and a walled garden sheltering the pool. Panoramic views reach across Lucca and Nottolini's aqueduct. This was the summer villa of the noble Controni family — and the estate where Felice Matteucci worked on the combustion engine.
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The 3D tour
Walk through
the house.
Move room to room in an interactive 3D model, or switch to the dollhouse view to see how the whole house fits together.
The distinction
Why Villa Controni
is in the collection.
- 01
A 19th-century Lucchese villa of real history — the Controni family's summer residence, with frescoed guestrooms and its own private chapel.
- 02
Twelve en-suite bedrooms for up to twenty-four, with three living rooms, a billiard room, a banquet hall and an arched loggia.
- 03
A walled-garden pool, terraced olive groves and pine-forest hilltops with castle ruins, and panoramic views over Lucca and Nottolini's aqueduct.
The house
Architecture & restoration
Elegantly frescoed and full of charm, the villa keeps its 19th-century atmosphere across grand reception rooms — three living rooms, a study, a billiard room and a banquet hall — with a shaded arched loggia for outdoor living. Full staff and a private chapel complete it.
The setting
Land, view, context
Below Monte Pisano on the southern outskirts of Lucca, on a historic estate of olive terraces, Italian gardens and wooded hilltops — minutes from the walled city, with views across the plain and its famous aqueduct.
Living here
Frescoed rooms for cool afternoons, the loggia for long lunches, billiards and banquets for the evening, and the walled-garden pool through the day — with chef and staff, and Lucca's culture a short drive away.
Pricing
Rates by season.
- LowJan–early Apr · Nov–mid Dec€22,000 / week
- Midmid Apr–late May · Oct€24,500 / week
- HighEaster · Aug–Sep · Christmas€28,500 / week
- Super highlate May–end Jul€29,500 / week
Rates exclude tourist tax and optional services. Minimum stay seven nights, Saturday to Saturday. Other arrangements considered. How renting works.
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Availability
When Villa Controni
is free.
Live from the owner’s calendar, updated through the day. Pick an available check-in and check-out below and we’ll carry the dates straight into your enquiry. We confirm exact dates and changeover days when you write.
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The estate
Part of the Coselli Collection.
The Coselli villas sit on neighbouring estates in the hills of Lucca and can be combined for larger groups; an estate can be reserved for exclusive use, with staff and chef across the houses.
Services
- Daily private chef (breakfast + one meal)
- Daily maid service & on-site concierge
- Gardener & pool attendant
- Tennis, football & volleyball
- Heating, air-conditioning & Wi-Fi throughout
Experiences
- Private cooking classes
- Wine & olive-oil tastings
- Guided tours & excursions
- Day trips, transfers & driver service
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From the journal
Field notes from Lucca & Garfagnana
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Pisa in Half a Day: The Tower and What Else to See
Pisa is most guests' first hour in Tuscany and almost nobody's destination. How to use the city properly: the Field of Miracles early, lunch by the river, and the villa by mid-afternoon.
Lucca & Garfagnana
Lucca, Tuscany: What to See in the Walled City
Lucca, the only Italian Renaissance city you can walk around on its own walls. The Puccini birthplace, the rooftop terraces, the *vie* on a Saturday morning, and how to use the city as part of a Tuscan week.