Borgo Bernardini
Lucca & Garfagnana · 24 guests
Historic Estate
Villa Controni
A 12-bedroom villa in Lucca & Garfagnana, Tuscany
24 guests · 12 bed · 12 bath · private pool · from €22,000 / week
Represented by Exclusive Tuscany
24 guests · 12 bedrooms · 12 bathrooms
€22,000–€29,500 / weekAbout €130 per person per night for 24
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At a glance: Villa Controni sleeps 24 in 12 bedrooms and 12 bathrooms in Lucca & Garfagnana, Tuscany. Pool: private floodlit pool (18m × 8m), walled garden.
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 villa.
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The distinction
Why Villa Controni
is in the collection.
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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.
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A walled-garden pool, terraced olive groves and pine-forest hilltops with castle ruins, and panoramic views over Lucca and Nottolini's aqueduct.
The villa
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.
- Low10 Jan–3 Apr · 31 Oct–18 Dec€22,000 / week
- Mid11 Apr–29 May · 3–30 Oct€24,500 / week
- HighEaster (4–10 Apr) · 1 Aug–2 Oct · 19 Dec–8 Jan€28,500 / week
- Super high30 May–31 Jul€29,500 / week
2026 rates, Saturday to Saturday. Includes a chef for breakfast plus lunch or dinner (groceries extra), morning maid six days a week, concierge, utilities up to an allowance, linen and final clean. No tourist tax. Security deposit €5,000. 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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Half-days are changeovers: one party leaves in the morning, the next arrives in the afternoon, so you can check in or check out that day.
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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
Frequently asked
Questions about Villa Controni.
- How many guests does Villa Controni sleep?
- Villa Controni sleeps up to 24 guests in 12 bedrooms, with 12 bathrooms.
- Does Villa Controni have a pool?
- Yes: private floodlit pool (18m × 8m), walled garden.
- Where is Villa Controni?
- Villa Controni is in Lucca & Garfagnana, Tuscany. See Lucca & Garfagnana for the area.
- Can a private chef be arranged at Villa Controni?
- Yes. A private chef can be arranged at Villa Controni, for one dinner or for every evening of your stay.
- Is Villa Controni suitable for family celebrations?
- Yes, Villa Controni is one of our villas for family celebrations and corporate retreats and weddings. Event guest numbers are agreed with the owner when you enquire.
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Meals and gatherings
We can arrange a private chef for one dinner or every evening of your stay. Tell us the dates and guest numbers; menus and costs are quoted separately.
A villa this size suits milestone birthdays and family reunions. Our birthday planning advice covers dining spaces, catering and music. Visiting guests and events are agreed with the owner when you book.
This villa hosts weddings. Our guide to Tuscany wedding venues compares settings; ceremony guest numbers are agreed separately from overnight capacity.
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