Villa Cecilia, Facing Lucca's City Walls

Villa Cecilia is a villa in Borgo Giannotti, Lucca, with seven bedrooms and space for up to 11 people.

About 700 m from Lucca's centre, the house faces the historic walls and has a garden, terrace and hot tub. Its 400 m² layout includes four bathrooms and three living rooms, with garden views and a fireplace. The arrangement suits families or larger groups sharing a whole house while keeping separate bedrooms.

Inside, the kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator and coffee machine, alongside a washing machine and tumble dryer. Free private parking and free WiFi are available, as is an electric-vehicle charging station. The property also has a fitness centre, yoga classes and massage services. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 600 m away, while Lucca Train Station is 1.3 km from the villa. A private entrance, balcony and patio complement the terrace and garden.

Villa Cecilia is offered as one 400 m² whole-house accommodation rather than a range of separately named room categories. Its seven separate bedrooms sleep up to 11 people, with eight beds in total, four bathrooms and three living rooms. The layout gives a group distinct sleeping spaces as well as several indoor areas for spending time together. The bathrooms include both a bath and a shower, and the villa has a private entrance and air conditioning.

The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave, plus a coffee machine and electric kettle. A washing machine and tumble dryer are also provided. Inside, the accommodation has a dining table, seating area, flat-screen television with streaming services and a fireplace. Garden views feature in the villa, while the balcony, patio and terrace connect the house with its outdoor spaces.

Outdoor amenities include a garden, patio, balcony and terrace, with outdoor furniture and an outdoor dining area. The villa also offers a hot tub, sun loungers, massage treatments, personal training, fitness classes and yoga classes. Activities include cooking classes, bicycle rental, walking and bike tours, hiking, fishing and tennis.

The kitchen facilities include a dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, kettle and coffee machine, with a dining table, washing machine and tumble dryer. A flat-screen TV and streaming service are provided. Free WiFi is available throughout, while free private parking and an electric-vehicle charging station are available on site. Family rooms, a shuttle service and an airport shuttle are also among the property's facilities.

Borgo Giannotti is a residential quarter just north of Lucca's walled historic centre, and Villa Cecilia stands on Via Carlo del Prete facing the fortifications. The surrounding streets mix homes, cafés and restaurants with green spaces: Parco delle Mura Urbane is 250 m away, and Piattaforma San Frediano is 300 m from the house. Giardino di Palazzo Pfanner is 350 m away, while Palazzo Pfanner is 400 m away. Nearby dining names include L'Imbuto and Vecchia Trattoria Buralli.

Lucca Train Station is 1.3 km from the villa; Pisa International Airport is 18.3 km away and Florence Airport is 55.7 km away. Free private parking is available on site, with an electric-vehicle charging station. Borgo Giannotti is outside Lucca's limited-traffic zone, so drivers can reach the villa without entering the walled centre. Check-in starts at 17:00, and you need to notify the property in advance of your arrival time.

Walking from Villa Cecilia, Basilica di San Frediano is 450 m away and Piazza dell'Anfiteatro is 600 m away. Guinigi Tower is 800 m away, while Domus Romana Lucca is 450 m from the villa. Piazza dell'Anfiteatro follows the oval footprint of a Roman amphitheatre, and Guinigi Tower is known for its rooftop trees. Domus Romana Lucca presents archaeological remains from the city's Roman past. All four are inside the walled centre.