Machiavelli

Amenities

• Air-conditioning
• DVD player
• Elevator
• Exquisite Italian marble bathrooms
• Fax Machine
• Helipad
• Mini-gym
• Private gated garden
• Satellite/plasma TV
• Spa / Sauna
• Stereo/CD
• Telephone
• Wi-Fi broadband internet access
• Wine cellar with its own dining area for special events

Pool details

• Private gated garden and outdoor pool

Bedrooms

• Bedroom 1 (Ground Floor): Deluxe bedroom with en suite marble bathroom.
• Bedroom 2 (The Royal Wing): Spectacular master royal suite (Machiavelli suite) with mosaic covered, priceless marble Jacuzzi tub and his and hers bathrooms
• Bedroom 3 (The Royal Wing): Deluxe bedroom with en suite marble bathroom
• Bedroom 4 (The Royal Wing): Staircase leads to private suite with living room, double bedroom and en suite bathroom
• Bedrooms 5-10 (First Floor): 5 Royal duplex suites with en-suite bathrooms, one of which has 1 extra bedroom and bathroom
• All suites lead onto a vast terrace with breathtaking views of Florence and the Tuscan countryside

Staff

• Final cleaning
• Welcome cocktail on arrival
• Estate Wine and Olive oil tasting
• Fresh fruits and one bottle of wine in each room on arrival
• Daily buffet breakfast
• Daily housekeeping (10 am - 2 pm)
• Local concierge service from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Use of sauna, Turkish bath, indoor pool, gym from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

Staff (additional)

• Specialty Sky TV channels (On-Demand)
• Personal laundry and ironing service
• Babysitting service
• Private concierge service
• Butler service
• Turn-down service
• Grocery delivery service
• Anything else not specifically listed under “Included with rent” is an additional cost

Location

• Lucca - 1 hour
• Siena - 50 minutes
• Florence - 30 minutes
• Rome - 2 hours and 45 minutes
• San Casciano val di Pesa - 12 minutes

Please note

• Copies of passports must be provided in advance for all guests to expedite check-in process.
• Electricity (up to 1,000 kWh per week), gas, internet use, A/C and central heating are included
• Check-in: after 3:00 pm
• Check-out: before/by 12:00 pm
• All extra services to be paid locally, prior to departure, unless otherwise arranged
• Important note regarding Chef/ Cook Services: All Chef/Cook services need to be arranged by your Concierge. Only Villa approved Chef/Cooks can be used. This also pertains to In-Villa cooking lessons.
• Due to limited transportation in outlying and rural areas, a rental car is essential for stays at countryside villas in Italy. We are more than happy to arrange a car for you during your stay, please just let us know at time of booking.
• Please note that Italy villas rent from Saturday to Saturday. Exceptions may be possible on a case by case basis and upon request.
• The Italian government has implemented a Visitor’s Tax of €1.50 - €5.00 per person, per day and applies to all overnight stays for the first seven days in the destination. This tax is payable to the local property manager.
• Most villas in Italy require the cost of extra services be paid upon arrival in cash. Please check with your Villa Specialist or Concierge for details.