Villa Matraia, Matraia - Capannori - Lucca

Villa Matraia is a traditional stone built Tuscan Villa with a separate country cottage. The main house is spread over three floors, while the cottage is situated on the ground floor and  is attached to the owners residence.  Due to its hillside position Villa Matraia offers some beautiful views of Lucca and the surrounding hilltop villages. The town of Matraia is only 1.5km away.

Access to the sparkling swimming pool is down a flight of stone steps a few metres from the rental villas. The pool terrace is situated in the lower garden and offers some breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, distant mountains and hillside villages.

Each property has its own private terrace which is furnished with tables, chairs and parasols. Next to the pool is a wooden gazebo.  From here there are breathtaking, panoramic views of the valley and rolling countryside.

Entry to the villa is directly into the lounge and dining area. The lounge is furnished with two double sofas and an antique cupboard. To the right is a spacious dining table with four chairs and a large wooden bench with space for nine people. In the centre of the back wall is a beautiful stone open fireplace. Double doors on the left open onto the garden and loggia.

Midway up the main stairs from the lounge is the spacious kitchen. It is furnished with an oven, gas hobs, dishwasher and fridge with separate freezer compartment. In the centre of the room is a marble topped dining table with four chairs.

At the top of the stairs on the second floor is a bathroom with separate shower and washing machine To the right of the bathroom is a double bedroom. This bright airy room is furnished with a double bed, chest of drawers, a small table and a large built in wardrobe with overhead storage space. There is also an electric ceiling fan. The window in the room allows plenty of light to enter and offers more of the spectacular views of Lucca.

At the very top of the main stairs is a cosy attic bedroom. This room is furnished with three single beds, a single wardrobe and a chest of drawers. Air conditinoning is available in this room. This room has a steep sloping ceiling and is recommended for children only.

The cottage is reached by a flight of steps. Entry to the cottage is directly into an open plan lounge, diner and kitchen. This room is full of traditional Tuscan charm and is furnished with a triple sofa, two simple chairs and an antique mirrored cupboard. In the centre of the room is a wooden dining table with four chairs.

To the far left of the room is the kitchen area. It is well equipped with an oven, gas hobs, dishwasher and fridge with separate freezer compartment. To the left of the kitchen is a bathroom with separate shower. Directly ahead is a bedroom.

The bedroom has been furnished with a double bed, a chest of drawers, a small table and a wonderful, large antique wardrobe. Plenty of light enters the room from the single window which looks out over the pretty views.

Right of the lounge area is a spacious twin room. It comprises of two single beds and a bamboo wardrobe with matching shelves. The window in the room offers more of the fantastic views.

2 double bedrooms, 1 twin room and 1 triple room.

The twin beds can be converted into a double if requested when booking.

The main house is spread over three floors, while the cottage is partly attached to the side of the owners residence a few metres away. The cottage has a separate entrance to the owners and is not overlooked. The front door of the owner is situated at the front of the building and the entrance of the cottage at the back.

Pets are allowed however there is a weekly charge.
Please confirm breed and size of pet when booking as some breeds may not be welcome.

There are three cats and a well-behaved dog that live on site.

The triple bedroom is recommended for children only, due to the steep sloping ceiling.

The well maintained swimming pool offers some of the most wonderful panoramic views and measures 13x5.5 meters with a depth of 1.05 – 1.45 meters. There are plenty of chairs, tables, sun loungers and parasols available poolside. It is open from May to October, weather permitting.

To the left of the pool is a wooden loggia which has been furnished with an iron table and four matching chairs. To the right of the pool are two vintage changing rooms. Entry to the cool waters is via two metal ladders situated at either end of the pool.