Albergo Villa Marta

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Nr Lucca, Northern Tuscany

Former hunting lodge, now an elegant country hotel surrounded by a serene Renaissance garden, 5km outside Lucca

Reviewed by Nadine Mellor

Albergo Villa Marta, Italy, Overview

ALBERGO VILLA MARTA - REVIEW

This large cream-coloured 19th-century villa stands at the foot of Monti Pisani near the historic town of Lucca, with glorious views across the valley. The villa has been restored and expertly managed by Andrea Martinelli and his wife Alessia, and the tone is set by them: a tranquil and welcoming atmosphere reigns throughout.

You enter up two flights of steps on either side of the front door and into a soothing reception area flooded with light. Soft chenille sofas, high exposed ceiling beams and original Tuscan Tessiere floors are complemented by antique furniture and subtle trompe d'oeil paint effects. You find a comfortable sitting room and bar / breakfast room with French doors leading to the garden terrace, and 15 serene rooms. Outside, the verdant garden features a lovely swimming pool, lounging area and classic Tuscan olive and cypress trees. Art exhibitions, painting and cookery courses and wine tastings are also on offer.

HIGHS

Outstanding service: smooth, friendly, professional
Fresh, light and gracious rooms
Beautiful garden with pool, loungers and wonderful views of wooded hills
Dinner and lunch by arrangement on the terrace - good home cooking and no need to drive
Value for money compared to most Tuscan hotels of a similar standard
Nearby Lucca, a charming, relatively untouristy, Tuscan town with bags of character and culture

LOWS

It's 5km outside of Lucca, so a car is recommended though not essential
The classically tasteful interiors may be a little restrained for some

Print Whole Report

Name	Albergo Villa Marta	Location	Lucca, Tuscany
Type	Country Hotel: 15 rooms	Country	Italy
Price Guide	Dbl: €89 - 235, BB	Open	closed 15 November 2009 - 28 February 2010 for refurbishment


DISTANCES	Airport: 30km	Nearest Shops: 5km	Nearest restaurant: 1km	Beach: 25km