Escape to Tuscany: Unforgettable Luxury at Villa Cheli, Lucca
Escape to Tuscany: Unforgettable Luxury at Villa Cheli, Lucca – A Review (and a Plea to Go There!)
Alright, folks, let's talk Tuscany. Let's talk Villa Cheli in Lucca. Forget those glossy brochures, because I'm laying it all out, warts and all (though, spoiler alert, there aren't many warts at Villa Cheli).
First Impressions, and the (Almost) Perfect Entrance
Driving up to Villa Cheli, you kinda pinch yourself. It’s straight out of a movie. Actually, it feels like you're in a movie. Think Renaissance opulence meets modern luxury. The facade gives you that proper "whoa" moment. Okay, confession: I nearly face-planted getting out of the car because I was so busy gawking. (Note to self: Wear sensible shoes in Tuscany. Heels are a bad idea.)
Accessibility: A Mixed Bag, But Heartfelt Effort
Now, let's get real. Accessibility. This is where I have to be honest. Villa Cheli is a historic building, and that always presents challenges. They've clearly put effort into being accommodating, with facilities for disabled guests and an elevator. However, maneuvering with a wheelchair might be a bit tricky in some areas. I saw some ramps and helpful staff. So, it's not a perfect score, but the intent and willingness to help felt authentic. This should be confirmed however by a phone call to the property. Confirming this is so important for all users.
The Room: Your Personal Tuscan Fortress (With Bonus Wi-Fi!)
Okay, now the fun stuff. My room? Oh. My. Goodness. Air conditioning was essential. It was hot, hot, hot! It had that classic Tuscan feel and a modern touch, with some fantastic soundproofing. And get this… Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! I'm a digital nomad, so this is huge. They even had Internet [LAN] if you're old school. My favorite part? The extra long bed. Glorious. Really, really glorious. It felt like sleeping on a cloud. I could even open the window that opens to let in the evening air, and I used the reading light nearly every night to sneak in more of my book.
Cleanliness & Safety: Feeling Safe and Sound
In these times, Cleanliness and safety are at the top of the list for me. Villa Cheli delivers. I was immediately put at ease by the Hand sanitizer, the Staff trained in safety protocol and the Anti-viral cleaning products in use everywhere. I saw the staff frequently disinfecting common areas with Daily disinfection in common areas in place. They even had Rooms sanitized between stays and the option to Room sanitization opt-out available. It's all very reassuring. And the Safe dining setup was smart, with Physcial distancing of at least 1 meter, so you can relax and enjoy your meal. The presence of a First aid kit and a Doctor/nurse on call are just the icing on the safety cake.
Dining: A Culinary Adventure (With So Much to Choose From!)
Food? Oh, the food. I’m still dreaming about it. They had so many options! The restaurants here are truly fantastic! I tried the A la carte in restaurant. They even had a Vegetarian restaurant. Breakfast was always a highlight. The Breakfast [buffet] was stellar - there were pastries, cheeses, and coffee that could wake the dead! I also indulged in a little Breakfast in room one morning because, you know, holidays. It was pure bliss. I did a bit of the Room service [24-hour] also - it was convenient. And the Poolside bar? Yes, please. The coffee/tea in restaurant was also perfect.
Things to Do & Ways to Relax: A Tuscan Paradise
Villa Cheli is not just a hotel; it’s an experience.
- The Pool: The Swimming pool [outdoor] is stunning. Seriously, Instagram-worthy. The Pool with view is amazing. I mean, looking out on the Tuscan landscape while you're swimming? Come on.
- The Spa: The Spa is heavenly. I particularly loved the Sauna and the Steamroom.
- Massages: I had one of the best massages of my life there. The masseuse knew exactly what my body needed. I think I almost fell asleep on the table. Absolute bliss.
- Fitness Center: They also had a Gym/fitness center, but let's be honest, I was on vacation. But it was there if you wanted it!
Getting Around & Other Services
They offer Airport transfer, a Car park [free of charge] and a Taxi service to make your travel simple. The Concierge service was also super helpful with any questions or needs. Daily housekeeping kept everything neat and tidy. The Doorman was always available with assistance. There's also a Gift/souvenir shop.
Bottom Line: Run, Don’t Walk, to Villa Cheli
Look, this isn't just a hotel review. This is a plea. Villa Cheli is an experience. It's about waking up to the Tuscan sun, the smell of fresh coffee, and the promise of a day filled with beauty and relaxation. It's about the feeling you get when you’re there – a sense of peace and indulgence that you won't forget. The service is impeccable, the food is divine, and the ambiance is pure magic.
My Final, Slightly Dramatic, Verdict: Go. Just go. Book it now. You deserve it. You need it.
Now, here's the selling angle to get you to spend your money on this holiday:
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Moscow Studio Perfection: Your Dreamy Cozy Retreat Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercup, because this ain't your grandma's travel itinerary. This is… my trip to Hotel Villa Cheli in Lucca, Italy. And trust me, it's gonna be a rollercoaster.
Hotel Villa Cheli: Lucca, Tuscany (The Messy, Honest, and Probably Hangry Version)
(Day 1: Arrival & Existential Pizza Crisis)
- 10:00 AM (ish): Arrive at Pisa Airport. The "ish" is important because I'm notoriously late to everything, and the flight was delayed anyway. Already I'm sweating. I haven't even seen a Renaissance painting yet, and I'm already questioning all my life choices.
- Impression: Pisa Airport? Functionally fine, but the sheer number of people lugging giant suitcases is… intense. Am I the only one who packs light?! (Narrator: She is not.)
- 11:30 AM: Train to Lucca. Found the train without too much trouble, which is a minor miracle considering I'm directionally challenged even in my own kitchen. The landscape? Gorgeous. Rolling hills, vineyards, the whole shebang. Kept snapping pics, like some tourist stereotype.
- 1:00 PM: Arrive in Lucca. Holy cobblestones! Seriously, these things are conspiring to break my ankle. Found a cab (thank GOD) to avoid the rolling suitcase gauntlet.
- 1:30 PM: Check-in at Villa Cheli. The villa itself is gorgeous. Like, seriously, Instagram-worthy gorgeous. Turns out, it's owned and run by a family. They're the nicest people. Immediately, a wave of genuine, overwhelming relaxation.
- 2:00 PM: Unpack. This is where the chaos really begins. My suitcase exploded. Half the contents of my bag are strewn across the bed. Why do I always overpack?! And where did my favorite socks go?
- 3:00 PM: Lunch scramble. Hunger is setting in. Decided to wander. Found a tiny pizza place that looked promising. Ordering was an ordeal. My Italian? Existentially appalling. "Um… pizza?" I mumbled. The guy behind the counter just stared at me until I (eventually) managed to order some sort of cheese & tomato thing. This pizza, it turned out, was a religious experience. Chewy crust, fresh-as-hell tomatoes, and the perfect amount of cheese. I ate the whole thing. Regret? Nah. But I'm already planning my next pizza run.
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Wandering the walls of Lucca. The city itself is stunning. The walls are massive and so cool to bike around. I rented a bike, and almost immediately ran directly into a group of elderly nuns. Mortified, but they just laughed. Italian humor is the best!
- 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: Back to the hotel for a quick shower and change. I swear, the air in Italy makes you smell like garlic and regret.
- 8:00 PM: Dinner at a restaurant nearby. Ordered the pasta. It was good but the pizza was better. I'm starting to suspect that I might only be here for the pizza.
- 9:30 PM: Stroll through the town. The lights look beautiful at night.
- 10:30 PM: Bedtime! Jet lag is real, folks.
(Day 2: The Great Wine Tasting & The Lemon Tree Incident)
- 8:00 AM: Wake up. Breakfast at the hotel: Amazing. Croissants, coffee, the works. Ate way too much. Feeling like I'm going to explode.
- 9:00 AM: More exploring. Churches. Seriously. Beautiful churches. And I am a sucker for old, beautiful, and crumbling things.
- Anecdote: I tried to light a candle and nearly set my hair on fire. The priest gave me the stink eye. Italian church etiquette is way above my pay grade.
- 11:00 AM: Wine tasting at a vineyard, not too far from town. The name, I couldn't pronounce it correctly, but it had something to do with a field of sunflowers. The vineyard owner, a jovial man named Sergio, looked just a like a character, the kind of guy you'd find in a romantic comedy. The wines? Incredible. The views? Even better. I learned to actually swirl and sniff the wine. By the third glass, I was already plotting ways to move to Tuscany.
- 1:00 PM: Lunch at the Vineyard. More wine. More delicious food. Sergio was incredibly generous. It felt like being welcomed to someone's family.
- 3:00 PM: Back to the hotel. This is where things took a turn. I decided to have a nap in the hotel's garden. It was lovely! The sun, the breeze, the sound of birds… Then, disaster struck. Attempting to pick a lemon from a tree for a drink, I fell. Okay, maybe I was a little unsteady thanks to the wine. I landed in a bush. I swear I saw a lemon roll down my sweater.
- 4:00 PM: Assessing the damage. I'm fine, the bush, probably not. My dignity? Slightly bruised. Spent an hour trying to get the lemon stains out of my sweater.
- 5:00 PM: The pool! The Villa has a beautiful pool. I swam, splashed, and tried to forget about the lemon-tree incident. More importantly, I managed to drink a cocktail by the pool with no further mishaps.
- 8:00 PM: Dinner at a restaurant. The food? Pretty good. I'm starting to develop a serious appreciation for "slow food."
- 9:30 PM: Planning my escape to Tuscany.
(Day 3: Chianti Tour & Emotional Existential Crisis)
- 7:00 AM: Woke up. The best breakfast again! This time, I took it easy on the coffee (I think)
- 8:00 AM: Ready to go on a day trip to the Chianti region, and it promises some beautiful scenery.
- 9:00 AM: We are on the wine trail again.
- 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Free time in a cute little town.
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Lunch. More wine. More incredible food.
- Quirky observation: The way Italians enjoy their food, is it art? It's like the opposite of the frantic way I usually eat.
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: I had a minor existential crisis while staring at a vineyard. Is this the life? Do I need to change everything? Should I just stay here?
- 5:00 PM: Back to the Hotel. I'm exhausted. And I need to do laundry.
- 7:00 PM: Final Dinner at the hotel.
(Day 4: Departure & The Aftermath)
- 8:00 AM: Last beautiful breakfast at the hotel. I wept a little inside.
- 9:00 AM: Final check-out. This time, I managed to pack without blowing up the contents of my suitcase. Still, I managed to leave a sock behind.
- 10:00 AM: Train to Florence.
- 12:00 PM: Airport!
- Rest of the day: Flying home. I'm going to miss this place, so much.
Final Thoughts:
Italy. Is. Amazing. Hotel Villa Cheli? Perfection. I'll be back. Soon. And next time, I am definitely getting a lemon tree. And maybe learning how to speak Italian, and possibly getting a vineyard of my own. Oh, and maybe I should learn how to be a bit more graceful. And I hope I find my missing sock. Until then, ciao!
M Village Phu Quoc: Vietnam's Paradise Found (Luxury Awaits!)
1. So, Villa Cheli – Is it REALLY as dreamy as the photos? I saw that infinity pool...
Okay, let's be brutally honest: Yes. And no. The infinity pool *is* as ridiculously gorgeous as it looks. Seriously, you could float in that thing all day with a Negroni and feel like you’ve died and gone to Tuscan heaven. The photos? They’re pretty. But they can’t capture the sound of the cicadas buzzing, the way the sun warms your skin as you emerge, or the smug satisfaction you get knowing you're in the *exact* place you swore you'd never afford. The only downside? Occasionally sharing it with some rather enthusiastic mosquitos... which they don't exactly photograph well. I remember one evening, I was trying to be all elegant, sipping my aperol spritz, and BAM! A mosquito attack. Like, a full-on air raid. I fled, a shrieking mess of exposed limbs. Glamour, folks. Glamour.
2. The Villa itself – What were the rooms like? Were they all perfectly Pinterest-worthy?
Pinterest-worthy? Nah, thank God. They were *lived-in* worthy, which is WAY better. Okay, some were definitely fancier than others. Some were definitely more… rustic. My room? Initially, I ADORED it. It was huge, had a four-poster bed, and a view that made my jaw drop every morning. But after three days I noticed a creak in the floorboards that sounded suspiciously like a tiny ghost was tap-dancing at 3 AM. And then the hot water decided to take a vacation. Of course, the staff were AMAZING and got it fixed, promptly, but it was a reminder that even in paradise, stuff can still get a little… wonky. Which, to be honest, is more relatable than the perfectly pristine. Honestly, I loved the wonkiness of it all. It felt real.
3. Food & Drink – Tell me EVERY detail! Did you gain 10 pounds of pure Italian happiness?
Oh. My. God. The food… Listen, forget gaining 10 pounds. I think I gained a small child. We had a private chef for a few days, and I still have dreams (and a slight carb addiction) about the handmade pasta. The Tuscan red wine flowed like, well, wine flows in Tuscany – FREELY. One evening, we had a cooking class with a local chef, which was supposed to be educational, you know, learning some skills. But it mostly involved me fumbling with a rolling pin, accidentally flinging flour everywhere, and mostly just laughing. The best part? We got to eat our mistakes. Glorious, doughy, slightly burnt mistakes. And the wine… oh, the wine. Let’s just it all tasted like pure unadulterated joy, and I'm pretty sure I drank more than my share. This isn’t a judgement, it’s a confession.
4. Lucca Itself – Is the city worth exploring, or were you perpetually glued to the villa?
Okay, *this* is where I had a little moment. I mean, the villa… so gorgeous. The pool… irresistible. But then I dragged myself away because I knew, intellectually, that I *should* experience Lucca. And WOW. The town itself... it's just… magical. You can actually walk or ride a bike on top of the city walls. It's like stepping back in time. I’m not a history buff, but I was completely captivated. Biking the walls at sunset, that’s a life memory right there. I also had the *best* gelato, possibly in the history of gelato. There was a moment when I thought I might move there and become a full-time gelato taster. Then reality hit me. But seriously, don’t skip Lucca. You’ll regret it. Seriously.
5. The Staff – Were they helpful? Overbearing? Invisible? Angels in disguise?
The staff? Angels. Honestly. Invisible when you wanted them to be, and miraculously appearing whenever you needed anything. Seriously, this level of service is almost *scary* good. Need a wine recommendation? They know. Forgot your charger? Voila, a new one appears. They were friendly, helpful, and genuinely seemed like they enjoyed their jobs. They even put up with my terrible Italian. I can't say enough good things about them. The only “complaint” is that they sometimes made the whole experience *too* easy. Like I felt a pang of guilt just lounging by the pool, because they were working so hard to make everything perfect. But I got over it. (And I *definitely* took advantage of the impeccable service.)
6. The biggest *wow* moment? The thing that sticks with you?
Alright, here it comes, the mushy part. It's not the fancy rooms, the endless wine or the gorgeous pool view. The *wow* moment, the thing that truly, utterly, got to me, was the feeling of… slowing down. Truly, deeply slowing down. I had a life-changing conversation overlooking the rolling hills with a person very close to me: We talked about life, about our hopes and dreams, our relationship. We just sat there, drinking wine, and laughing. And for the first time in ages, I wasn't checking my phone, or worrying about the next thing on the to-do list. I was *present*. It was a rare, precious, moment of true connection. That, more than anything else, is what I’ll remember about Villa Cheli. It wasn't just beautiful surroundings. It was an experience that helped me reconnect with myself and the people I love. And yes, with a belly full of pasta and wine. Perfect.
7. Is it Worth the Price? Because, let's be honest, it’s probably not cheap…
Okay, let's rip the band-aid off: Villa Cheli is an investment. Yes, it's expensive. But is it worth it? *For me?* Absolutely. Would I go back? In a heartbeat. It’s not just a vacation. It’s an escape, a reset, a chance to experience a different pace of life. It is a unique experience. Honestly, if you've been saving for a splurge, this is where you should blow the budget. Honestly.
8. Any Quirks or "Inside Scoop" Tips for Future Visitors?
Okay, here are some things I wish I’d known before I went:
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