Experience Tuscany’s elegance and luxury at VILLA HUGO, a 13th-century villa with hotel-worthy amenities. Enjoy the salted-water pool, Italian flowers orchard, and organic fruit tree garden on acres of manicured gardens. With Wi-Fi connection throughout and a grand living room featuring international channels, this haven offers both relaxation and entertainment.
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5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10380 sq m
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Pool
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About this property
VILLA HUGO, Understated Luxury 5 Bedrooms Villa with Pool and a Welcoming Ambience
Set among acres of manicured gardens, the elegant VILLA HUGO transports you to a different era without sacrificing any modern luxury. Once a country residence Villa of the Trebiliani Family, the 13th-century villa has been fully restored into a 5-bedroom haven with hotel-worthy amenities. Particular consideration has been paid to the safety and the environment. An important photovoltaic system supports the villa's higher electricity consumption, and eco-sustainable fuels are used for heating in all rooms and for the use of hot water. Throughout the villa there are no pipes and no use of methane gas, this resulting in extreme safety. Nowadays the descendant of the family and his wife lives on one half of the building while guests can enjoy their privacy in their piece of history. Though it feels like its own world, the property is close to both Lucca, Florence, Pisa and the Versilia Coast.
Tucked among the manicured lawns and paths, you’ll find the Italian flowers orchard and organic fruit tree garden whose produce graces the dinner table. The grounds also include a salted-water pool with jetted jacuzzi corner and two wonderful pavilions that features amazing outdoor living areas. Have a drink at the luxury pool, whip up dinner on the grill and dine under the Tuscan sun and moon or under the pergola. Adults will appreciate a reliable Wi-Fi connection throughout as well as a loft grand living room featuring international channels.
VILLA HUGO’s interiors are classical and sumptuous, with cotto floors, original fireplace, plush upholstery, full drapes and plenty of chandeliers crowning the living spaces. A fully equipped kitchen is located on the ground floor with access to the outdoor veranda and its dining and living spaces. On the ground floor there is also an indoor dining room with tv and fireplace, so you can simply settle into the bright, airy Tuscan dining room to enjoy meals fresh from the garden and sample Italian wine. A bathroom completes the floor.
The villa’s five bedroom suites provide the same level of luxury and style; each has an en-suite bathroom, air conditioning and its own sitting area. Two of the bedrooms with two ensuite bathrooms are located on the first floor, three more bedrooms with en suite bathrooms along with a salon/living room are located on the second floor.
VILLA HUGO’s prime location balances elegance and privileged location as a convenient access to Lucca (less than a 10 mins drive away) and other regions of Tuscany, featuring exceptional restaurants, nightlife spots and many local experiences such as Wine Tastings and Cooking Lessons in addition to its famous sightseeing sites. For sport lovers there is a tennis court just 200 meters away, and the river park is just 1 km away, offering beautiful walks or biking tours. Nearby gems include PISA (25 mins drive away), the Beaches of VIAREGGIO and FORTE DEI MARMI (25 mins drive away), FLORENCE (45 mins drive away), CINQUE TERRE (1 hour drive away), PISTOIA (30 mins drive away), MONTECARLO and the wine country of Lucca (15/20 mins drive away), MONTECATINI TERME Spa (20 mins drive away), SAN GIMIGNANO (1 hour and 15 mins drive away), BARGA (45 mins drive away), GARFAGNANA (35 mins drive away) and SIENA (less than 2 hours drive away).
Due to its location in the center of important communication routes and the privileged position in the plain, on the outskirts of Lucca, the villa was also the object of attention by the American armed forces during the Second World War, making it its headquarters in the period from March 1944 to May 1945, when the Gothic line that ran between the two Tyrrhenian and Adriatic seas was one of the most important war posts.
Property Highlights Special Features
The Experience
Renaissance Charm: Immerse yourself in the fairy-tale atmosphere of an authentic Renaissance Residence.
Secular Olive Groves: Find peace and relaxation surrounded by centuries-old olive trees.
Summer Evenings: Gather around our private fire pit (braciere) for a final drink under the stars.
Exclusive Services
Helipad: The estate features a private landing area for helicopters, ensuring discreet and convenient access.
Active Exploration: Five bicycles are available for guests to explore the local landscape (extra fee applies).
Private Parking: Secure, fenced parking is available directly within the estate.
Eco-Friendly Green Soul
Sustainable Warmth: Villa Hugo is committed to eco-standards, featuring a fully wood-powered heating system for a natural and sustainable stay.
Safety Peace of Mind
Top Security: The property is equipped with external security cameras and an in-room safe.
Health Standards: For your safety, the villa includes professional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.
LAYOUT (10 PEOPLE)
Lower Ground Floor: Kitchen and dining room; Open and spacious living room; bathroom (shower).
Ground Floor: two double bedrooms with en-suite bathroom (shower)
First Floor (one floor up from ground floor): three double bedrooms each with en-suite bathroom (shower); spacious living room.
EVENTS/CHEFS
We are pleased to share that Villa Hugo is available as a wedding venue, or for events in general, with an extra fee of €2500. You should make sure to select "owner's fee" during the booking process if you are planning to hold a wedding at the property. In addition, Villa Hugo offers an elegant basement space that can accommodate up to 75 guests, providing an excellent option for hosting events in case of rain. This space is available at an additional cost; please feel free to contact us for more information. Please note that Villa Hugo utilizes its own trusted professionals, including a chef, catering, and wine tasting services, and external vendors are not authorized. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Included in the rental price:
Final Cleaning
Towels and linens
Electricity
Gas
Water
Internet Wifi
Not included in the rental price:
Tourist tax: mandatory and required by the local municipality
Midstay and/or weekly cleaning and change of towels and linens
High chair (upon request at booking)
Babycot (upon request at booking)
Baby cot's linens
Property amenities
Pool/Spa
Communal pool
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
6 private bathrooms
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Safety features
No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Checkin 16:00-21:00
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number IT046017C2EUGTX4NJ
We should mention
All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
About the neighborhood
Located in Lucca, this villa is in a rural area. Oak Tree of Pinocchio and Monte Castellare reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lucca Botanical Gardens and Puccini Museum. Bagno Gioia and Pinocchio Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Lucca travel guide
Does VILLA HUGO, Understated Luxury 5 Bedrooms Villa with Pool and a Welcoming Ambience have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
Is VILLA HUGO, Understated Luxury 5 Bedrooms Villa with Pool and a Welcoming Ambience pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at VILLA HUGO, Understated Luxury 5 Bedrooms Villa with Pool and a Welcoming Ambience?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at VILLA HUGO, Understated Luxury 5 Bedrooms Villa with Pool and a Welcoming Ambience?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is VILLA HUGO, Understated Luxury 5 Bedrooms Villa with Pool and a Welcoming Ambience located?
Situated in a rural location, this villa is within 3 mi (5 km) of Villa Reale, Villa Grabau, and Campo di Marte Hospital. Porta San Jacopo and Walls of Lucca are also within 3 mi (5 km). Lucca San Pietro a Vico Station is 17 minutes by foot.
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VILLA HUGO, Understated Luxury 5 Bedrooms Villa with Pool and a Welcoming Ambience Reviews
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From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nancy
19 September 2023
A fabulous Tuscan experience
The property was stunning - beautifully landscaped with a spectacular pool and outdoor space. The villa was well maintained with modern conveniences. The owner, Mario, and the property manager were lovely and always available when needed. The conceirge company was convenient and responsive. We had a magical time and would be delighted to return again next year!
Nancy
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Justin
7 June 2024
Excellent Villa!
This villa is amazing. The grounds are manicured extensively and the villa is setup really well for large groups and has plenty of space. We had a group of 9, with 4 kids. The grounds gave the kids plenty of room to run and play and swim. The location is great a well. Central to many great areas and close to anything you could want or need. But, most of all the hospitality shown by Mario and Gino was impeccable. They truly care about making sure their guests are comfortable in their stay.
Justin
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
stephanie
23 March 2024
Amazing family stay and this beautiful estate
What an extraordinary experience at this remarkable and authentic estate! We were captivated by the distinctive accommodations, from the expansive and meticulously maintained grounds to the comfort and modern amenities within this 13th-century gem brimming with historic charm. The location is ideal for a Tuscan vacation, conveniently near the charming town of Lucca and just a 30-minute drive from Pisa, as well as numerous wineries, restaurants, and attractions. We highly recommend it!
The extra bedroom in the upstairs living room smells like cigarette smoke
stephanie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul
3 July 2023
We loved it.
Fantastic place to stay in Tuscany. It has everything you need and more.
Paul
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kristina
10 July 2023
Villa Hugo was a great location for us
Villa Hugo was a great location for our girls trip. We were able to do day trips to surrounding areas easily. And it was a fabulous place to start and end our days. It’s very tranquil with beautiful view, birds singing, and we were lucky to have good weather.
We were in Lucca for a wedding and loved staying at Villa Hugo. The villa is quiet and centrally located. The rooms and decor are excellent. Mario the owner and Angelica from the property management company were very helpful and friendly. We would definitely return if the opportunity presented itself.
Deneice F.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sue
24 July 2023
a fabulous stay!
We had a fabulous 8 days staying at Villa Hugo, the grounds are pristine and very private. Hiring a car is a must if you want to get around Lucca. We absolutely recommend this villa and Lucca is such a wonderful part of Italy. We will be back ! Sue and family
Sue
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie
4 June 2025
Dream stay at Villa Hugo
Everything was like living in a dream of Italian culture and sophistication. Beautiful gardens, fresh herbs and olive oil, every detail was perfect. The Villa was very beautiful and clean and lived up to the pictures and video and then some. The host very welcoming. We were 4 couples and everyone loved it. All 8 of us would highly recommend this Villa, Lucca also was an amazing City to visit.
My only suggestion is for Lucca Apartments totheir guidebook because some of the information is outdated. Instructions for how to use the induction stove would also be helpful.
Julie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Cristiano
16 January 2023
E' stato perfetto
Abbiamo passato natale e capodanno in famiglia e amici, é stato tutto perfetto.
Cristiano
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Marcie
25 October 2022
This Villa is beyond special
This Villa is beyond special- the history in incredible and every room is absolutely beautiful. The grounds are impeccable and the owner is gracious and kind. It truly is an experience. Grazie Mille to Mario and Nadia and her husband for an unforgettable stay!
Marcie
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Annett
23 October 2022
Wonderful stay in Lucca Villa Hugo
An indescribable house
Modern and antique combined
Nothing
Annett
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Zoe
8 October 2022
Wonderful stay at Villa Hugo
Just back home after a wonderful stay at Villa Hugo with my family. We rented the villa for a two week holiday to celebrate my mum & dad’s 60th birthday. The villa itself is so beautiful, the room’s are so spacious and grand, the grounds are stunning as is the pool area. The seating areas are also lovely & comfortable. Beautiful decor throughout the villa. I would recommend to rent a car in advance when staying at this villa. We didnt, and we were unable to get one after arriving. We did get a quote from one company for two cars for 1 week which was over £2000. Which is so expensive! So we did not go ahead with that car hire company. It was around a 20 min walk to the local train station, where you can get into Lucca in 10 mins which is very handy and what we ended up using to get into Lucca a lot of the time. We found it a little difficult getting Taxi’s on our first night and first few days from the villa to supermarkets / Lucca. After being there a few days we worked out to download the local Lucca Taxi app that helped us massively. So i would recommend using this, the app is called ‘apptaxi’ The villa itself does not have too much around the local area. We found a small shop around a 20 min walk away, along with a little coffee shop and local restaurant. We loved visiting Lucca. Its such a beautiful city, and we also visited Florence for the day via train, and went on a boat trip to see the Cinque Terre. We also did a day trip to Pisa for the boat race on the river. The trains are great in Italy and such reasonable prices too. If you are thinking about booking a holiday here, do it! You will have a great time and make amazing memories! Only advice would be to pre book a car (for convenience of supermarket runs and visiting areas you cannot get to via train) and also using the cab app to easily access taxi’s
Zoe
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hannah
19 September 2022
Beautiful Villa
Beautiful villa with everything you need, Nadia is amazing help with anything from taxis to booking boat trips etc. the house is incredible - the nicest Airbnb I have ever rented. We will 100% be back. Very close to Lucca in the car, 40 minutes from beautiful beaches at forte di Marmi. Each bedroom was so lovely and the decor is very nice
Hannah
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Curtis
26 July 2022
We wanted more time there
The villa truly has the most wonderful yard and pool. Make sure to reserve enough time to spend at home relaxing! We wanted more time there.
Curtis
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Rune
20 July 2022
Tuscan luxury
An absolutely wonderful house on the outskirts of Lucca town. A very tastefully renovated house from the 13th century. Exquisite garden or should I rather say a private park behind a 2,5 meter high wall, surrounding the property. Modern facilities of a very high standard, yet the old style has been kept intact throughout the house. Excellent recreation areas outside, everything from the bbq spot to the patio and of course the pool area (salt water pool). The city of Lucca with shopping and restaurants is only a 10-15 minute trip by taxi. At this house one can really enjoy a nice vacation. Absolutely recommended!
Rune
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Edward
6 June 2022
Wonderful holiday
The owner, Mario, was delightful and the villa was amazing! We would visit again!
Edward
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Benthe
3 May 2022
Amazing House and the garden was fantastic
The garden is amazing. A great place to relaxing and have a great holiday whith Familie/ friends.
Value for money.
Thank you for your kind comments! We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you in Lucca again!
Benthe
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Katelyn
31 October 2021
We never wanted to leave!
This is a perfect home!! We absolutely loved our time here. The pool and grounds are breathtaking. The home is spacious and beautifully decorated.
Katelyn
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Céline
10 October 2021
Thanks for the great stay!
The house and the garden were really a dream. You have a very large property in absolutely top condition. In addition, you could always turn to the owner with questions and get an answer quickly. everything went smoothly.
Céline
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Franziska
8 October 2021
A dream villa…
Wow! it was just great in villa hugo. our stay passed too quickly! You can relax soooo much in the garden and at the great pool. Also the bedrooms couldn't have been better. each room had its own bathroom. this is ideal for a larger group. we felt so comfortable. thank you mario and maria !!! We will see you for sure next year again :)
Franziska
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christophe
19 August 2021
Go stay at Villa Ugo!
Villa Ugo is the perfect place for holidays, we had the best time and were very impressed by the quality of everything inside and outside the house. We felt also very welcome and supported with all our needs. We strongly recommend.
Christophe
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kathrin
10 October 2020
Emotional Holiday!
It was wonderful in the Villa Hugo. We felt far removed from reality in another century - like three princesses in their elegant castle. We loved preparing meals in the great kitchen and then eating on the grandiose verandain the cozy kitchen. The whole house has been wonderfully and stylishly renovated and furnished by the friendly owners. We really enjoyed the huge bathrooms and taking a bubble bath in the royal bathtub was a pleasure. The incredibly large park with the beautiful pool - surrounded by the old curtain wall - was great. Every day we hoped that the lovable dog of the owner - Hugo - would come to visit us and we could stroke him. We were able to practice our yoga in the garden and in the huge light blue bedroom ( (Website hidden by Airbnb) Saying goodbye is not easy for us and every day we rave about the unforgettable days at Villa Hugo. Pure relaxation is the order of the day in this oasis of calm. Thank you very much Mario for your hospitality. Greetings from Kathrin, Nathalie and Janine
Kathrin
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Adriana
20 September 2020
Excellent in every way!
We loved our stay at Villa Hugo. Everything was exactly like on the pictures - even better :) It is placed around 10 minutes by car away from the historical part of Lucca, in an industrial area - but we felt absolutely safe. The property owner which lives on the other side of the Villa was super helpful and friendly. We can highly recommend Villa Hugo.
Adriana
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jurran
12 September 2020
Even Better!
The Villa is beautiful, especially the big garden and the pool are amazing and perfect for a longer stay. The location is great too and the owner + host are very kind and supportive. Cannot think of anything which could be better. I absolutely recommend this place!
Jurran
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Adrienne
10 July 2020
Can not recommend Villa Hugo enough!
The rooms are exactly as shown (if not better) and the backyard is expansive and beautiful. We had so many glorious dinners out on the terrace and there are wonderful chefs you can hire to come to the property - we LOVED this. The touches around the house truly make the place feel like a home away from home. The owners (who live on the other side of the house) are incredibly sweet and wonderful - we were so happy to get to know them and their big sweet dog Hugo!! We never wanted to leave this property and we cannot wait to be back. Thank you so much Mario!