Hotel Albergo Villa Marta
Restored Tuscan manor house. Antique furniture, terracotta floors, exposed beams, frescoed ceilings. Warm and traditional, not flashy. Feels like staying with an aristocratic Luccan family rather than checking into a hotel.
Book the Deluxe room with the frescoed ceiling — one of two Deluxe rooms, it has original painted birds and masks across the ceiling and the best view on the property
Why It Matters
Listed on Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. The Chapel Suite — a fully restored 1800s private chapel with original frescoes, a gilded baroque bathtub, Carrara marble floors and private access to a 400-tree olive grove — is one of the most genuinely unusual rooms in Tuscany. The Deluxe rooms on the upper floors have 180-degree panoramic countryside views that justify the upgrade.
A 19th-century hunting lodge turned 4-star country hotel, sitting just 5km south of Lucca's walled city in the rolling Tuscan countryside between Lucca and Pisa. The property — main villa, an annex, a converted chapel suite, and a 6,000 sqm park — is run with the kind of personal attention you get when owners actually care. There are now 18 rooms, an on-site restaurant open to the public, a crystal-clear outdoor pool with views over olive groves, and a small neoclassical chapel-turned-suite that is genuinely one-of-a-kind.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Chapel Suite
The standout room on the property — a genuine 19th-century private chapel, built around 1850 for the Scatena family and recently converted by Spanish architect Lucia Gimenez. The central nave retains its original handmade bas-relief decorations on the side walls and spectacular frescoes across the vaulted ceiling. The large bed frame was hand-carved by a local Tuscan carpenter. Side niches paved in Carrara marble house a bathroom with gold finishes and a baroque-style gilded bathtub. Private access to the adjacent olive grove with over 400 trees. A genuinely one-of-a-kind room — though it's worth noting: you are literally sleeping in a chapel.
Double (custom handmade frame)
Classic Rooms
Ground-floor rooms in the annex building, decorated in a sober Tuscan style with colored walls and terracotta tile floors. Practical and comfortable, with garden views. Some ground-floor rooms open directly onto the garden via French windows. Good disabled-access options on this level. Single-use possible. Extra cot or third bed can be added on request.
Queen-size double or twin (on request)Classic Rooms with View
Upper-floor rooms in the main villa or annex with exposed ceiling beams, brick detailing, and terracotta floors — the most Tuscan-feeling rooms in the house. Views vary by room: either the Lucca hills or the Pisan mountains. Worth the step up from Classic for the views alone. Queen-size or twin on request. Cot or extra bed possible in some.
Queen-size double or twin (on request)
Deluxe Rooms
Only two of these — the best standard rooms in the house. Both sit on the first or second floor of the main villa with 180-degree countryside views. One is done in full Tuscan style: terracotta floors, exposed beams. The other has elegant Tessieri flooring, a pink color scheme, and an original fresco across the ceiling with birds and ornate masks. Both have panoramic bathrooms with double sinks and double showers, slippers and bathrobes, and a later checkout at noon. No extra beds or cots can be added.
Queen-size double or twin (on request)Deluxe Triple Room
A deluxe category room that accommodates three guests, combining the elevated style of the Deluxe rooms with space for a third bed. Tuscan-style decor with terracotta floors and exposed beams. Ideal for families or a group of three seeking more space and refinement.
Queen-size double plus third bedThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The hotel offers bicycle rental (paid) from reception. The hotel is approximately 4km from Lucca's famous city walls, making the old town reachable by bike. Staff can advise on routes and help set up the bike. A genuinely enjoyable way to arrive at Lucca's walls without a car.
Cooking classes can be arranged on request. The Michelin Guide notes these as an available experience for gourmet-inclined guests.
The property's 6,000 sqm park features a deliberately diverse mix of plants — native olives, pines, and rosemary alongside tropical palms. Chapel Suite guests get private access to the olive grove with 400+ trees. Views of the San Cerbone convent across the valley from the pool side of the property.
Seasonal outdoor pool (May–October approximately) with sun loungers and deck chairs. Adjacent pergola for shaded sitting with drink service. Views over the olive groves and Pisan hills. A small gazebo near the pool for afternoon relaxation. Clean and well-maintained per guest reviews.
The hotel arranges paid transfers and day excursions to major Tuscan destinations including Siena, San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Cinque Terre, Volterra, Florence, Lucca, and Garfagnana. Vehicles range from sedans to 6–7 passenger minivans. Pricing on request from reception.
Wine tastings can be arranged on request through the hotel. The surrounding Colline Lucchesi area has a long winemaking tradition and the hotel can organize local tastings.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Ground-floor rooms in the annex are accessible for guests with disabilities.
Complimentary Wi-Fi available in all rooms and common areas, including poolside. Each room has an individual wireless connection with personalized access. No device limit.
Full breakfast buffet included with all stays. Served in the garden in summer, in the fireplace breakfast room in cooler months.
The on-site neoclassical chapel (now the Chapel Suite) and the garden can be used for private events such as intimate weddings, anniversaries, and small corporate dinners.
Large landscaped park with native Mediterranean species (olives, pines, rosemary) plus tropical plants. Renaissance Lucchese-style garden layout.
Front desk staffed around the clock, with multilingual staff.
Paid laundry and dry-cleaning service available on request.
Laptop-compatible in-room safe in all rooms.
Minibar/fridge in all rooms.
Individually controlled air conditioning and heating in all rooms.
Two dedicated parking areas on the hotel grounds, free for all guests, no reservation needed.
Crystal-clear outdoor pool open approximately May–October. Sun loungers, deck chairs, adjacent shaded pergola with drink service.
Paid transfer service to and from Pisa Airport (~€70 each way), Lucca train station, and other destinations. Must be arranged 72 hours in advance. Contact hotel using booking confirmation details.
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