Villa Buralla was a trip of a lifetime - the villa and grounds are breathtaking! Everything went smoothly - Lino, the caretaker was wonderful and communication was easy from the get go - we are a large family of 15 people and the villa was perfect. It was a perfect trip and the perfect place for our daughter to get engaged!! Simon, the owner made everything easy - we hope to come back again one day!! And to all considering the villa, please treat yourself by having Antonella and Lucia cool for you - their food was amazing and their cooking class such fun!! thanks to all who made this such a great trip!

Simon and Lino were absolutely wonderful! We arrived late at night in the rain, and had trouble finding the villa. Lino actually came, met us, made us a dinner reservation, had us follow him back to the villa, and then had us follow him to the restaurant and made sure that we were set at the restaurant! We had been traveling for about 20 hours and Lino went above and beyond! The villa is very clean and has a stunning relaxing setting. Easter morning brought church bells ringing that could be seen and heard from the backyard and Antonella made us an Easter dinner which was wonderful! She recommended Pizzeria PUPPO Appera in town and not only was the food incredible, but so was the owner! Our only regret is that we did not spend more time at the villa... but we were in Italy and there was so much to see and not far from the villa! The map provided was incredibly helpful and held great recommendations for everything from golf to train stations! Thank you so much, Simon and Lino!

What an amazing time had by all as we spent a vacation with extended family at Buralla. Great rooms and amenities with spectacular views. We enjoyed the amazing sunsets as we sat outside on the patio surrounded by olive trees. Lino was so helpful and very informative. We were fortunate to enjoy the amazing talents of Antonella as she cooked for us along with Lucia. We would highly recommend staying at Buralla with all of its amenities to truly experience the Tuscany region of Italy and its beauty.

We loved our stay at Villa Buralla! The villa is stunning and perfect. We were enamored by the views from the villa. We felt the villa was clean and spacious. I highly recommend booking dinners and/or a show dinner with Chef Antonella. The dinners that we had in the villa were amazing. The location is fairly close to grocery stores and restaurants. We rented a car, which I recommend but also used the hosts' recommended tour companies for hiring a driver/van to take us on wine tasting and other larger excursions. We are already dreaming of coming back to Villa Buralla next year and highly recommend it!

Villa Buralla exceeded our expectations. The villa is spacious and well equipped. The gardens are beautifully maintained and the view is spectacular. It was difficult to leave.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Buralla. The size and layout is perfect for multiple families and we barely had to leave but the owner recommendations were helpful when we did!

This villa was gorgeous. Equipped with everything we needed. Having teenagers as part of our group, we would have liked to be a little closer to a town. With that said, it was an experience of a lifetime. Do plan on having your own car. That was the other minor setback, the train station was not very close. But again, none of these issues would stop us from staying here. It was a fabulous time had by all.

It is a stunning Villa with an unbelievably fantastic support group willing to help you. From booking through check out, organizing meals, arranging outings etc, the process was as smooth as could be. Before we arrived, Simon always always responsive to questions and he'd great suggestions. Highly recommend, our family were all very happy at end of our stay. Thanks to Simon, Antonelle, Lino and Lucia for making our stay feel special.

Our family absolutely loved this property! It accommodated everyone!

Our family absolutely loved this property! It accommodated everyone!

Where do I even begin? This breathtaking villa in the most quaint little town of Capannori far surpassed any and all of our expectations. The pictures you see are gorgeous, however, the villa is 10x more stunning in person, which made it the absolute quintessential place for our intimate wedding ceremony. The grounds are simply immaculate — with scenic views of surrounding villas and ornate gardens, coupled with a lovely pool on the premise. The interior decor is chic and classy — all of our guests felt like they were on a movie set. The hospitality was also an A+. Simon was very communicative and introduced us to the loveliest private chef Antonella who coordinated a delicious 3-course meal for our guests, along with a hand-made wedding cake, with the best wine we consumed along our trip. Hands down, the best food we had in Italy. Lino, the groundsman, greeted us upon arrival, making us feel right at home instantly. He even helped us secure reservations for 10 people at a local restaurant down the street last minute. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. All of our guests couldn't stop talking about how this was the unquestionable highlight of our Italy trip. Don’t think twice about booking this beauty — it is unrivaled.

Where do I even begin? This breathtaking villa in the most quaint little town of Capannori far surpassed any and all of our expectations. The pictures you see are gorgeous, however, the villa is 10x more stunning in person, which made it the absolute quintessential place for our intimate wedding ceremony. The grounds are simply immaculate — with scenic views of surrounding villas and ornate gardens, coupled with a lovely pool on the premise. The interior decor is chic and classy — all of our guests felt like they were on a movie set. The hospitality was also an A+. Simon was very communicative and introduced us to the loveliest private chef Antonella who coordinated a delicious 3-course meal for our guests, along with a hand-made wedding cake, with the best wine we consumed along our trip. Hands down, the best food we had in Italy. Lino, the groundsman, greeted us upon arrival, making us feel right at home instantly. He even helped us secure reservations for 10 people at a local restaurant down the street last minute. Overall, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. All of our guests couldn't stop talking about how this was the unquestionable highlight of our Italy trip. Don’t think twice about booking this beauty — it is unrivaled.

Dear Simon and Claudia, I wanted to write to tell you how much we enjoyed your beautiful villa in Tucany. What a treat for us and our friends and family to experience this wonderful part of the world.The Villa was everything we hoped for and more. Every room was beautifully appointed with everything we needed. The view!!....I would wake each morning to the sound of birds and the smell of roses, the soft rolling hills doted with the surrounding villas and the little town below awakening to the morning church bells. Everything was perfect, Lino was there for every little problem or question. Antonella was a wonder in the kitchen, feeding us the most delectible meals and wine, what a treasure she is for Buralla. We did rent a car in Florence and our driving experience was good, thanks to GPS. Delicious lunches most days in Lucca with sightseeing or shopping. Tau touring was wonderful for our longer excusions to Cinque Terre and Montalcino. The guys loved both of the golf courses that you suggested

Dear Simon and Claudia, I wanted to write to tell you how much we enjoyed your beautiful villa in Tucany. What a treat for us and our friends and family to experience this wonderful part of the world.The Villa was everything we hoped for and more. Every room was beautifully appointed with everything we needed. The view!!....I would wake each morning to the sound of birds and the smell of roses, the soft rolling hills doted with the surrounding villas and the little town below awakening to the morning church bells. Everything was perfect, Lino was there for every little problem or question. Antonella was a wonder in the kitchen, feeding us the most delectible meals and wine, what a treasure she is for Buralla. We did rent a car in Florence and our driving experience was good, thanks to GPS. Delicious lunches most days in Lucca with sightseeing or shopping. Tau touring was wonderful for our longer excusions to Cinque Terre and Montalcino. The guys loved both of the golf courses that you suggested

Villa Buralla was exactly as expected from the photos. Spacious and beautifully decorated it was the ideal location for our extended family getaway. Both Lino, the caretaker and Antonella, the chef were wonderfully helpful and ensured we were well taken care of. I highly recommend hiring Antonella for at least a few nights during your stay as her meals were the best we had anywhere during our entire Italian stay. Although we were travelling during Covid (having already postponed for a year) Simon was flexible and a pleasure to deal with which made this a stress-free vacation for all of us. Exactly what we needed. Thank you so very much Simon, Lino and Antonella.

Villa Buralla was exactly as expected from the photos. Spacious and beautifully decorated it was the ideal location for our extended family getaway. Both Lino, the caretaker and Antonella, the chef were wonderfully helpful and ensured we were well taken care of. I highly recommend hiring Antonella for at least a few nights during your stay as her meals were the best we had anywhere during our entire Italian stay. Although we were travelling during Covid (having already postponed for a year) Simon was flexible and a pleasure to deal with which made this a stress-free vacation for all of us. Exactly what we needed. Thank you so very much Simon, Lino and Antonella.

Reading all of the reviews certainly gave us high expectations... but they were smashed out of the park!! we had to wait another year but Simon was great letting us postpone due to the pandemic. but you know its going to be amazing and worth the wait as soon as your car drives down the long gravel driveway and you see Buralla emerging from behind the cypress trees. Lino greeted us and showed us around, we were in awe of the place. It has pure Tuscan 360 degree views but the property itself is very well kept, all rooms were very nice and the master suite is huge. We were lucky enough to get married in Lucca and had our small family celebration afterwards at Buralla with a meal prepared by Antonello which was fantastic, the attention to detail to help us set up for the wedding celebration was amazing. For the other days we used Essalunga supermarket deliveries which could be booked at very short notice with reasonable prices. We would love to return to Buralla one day, its the perfect place for a large family holiday. Immaculate property, treasured grounds, unbeatable views, amazing location... somebody take me back...

Reading all of the reviews certainly gave us high expectations... but they were smashed out of the park!! we had to wait another year but Simon was great letting us postpone due to the pandemic. but you know its going to be amazing and worth the wait as soon as your car drives down the long gravel driveway and you see Buralla emerging from behind the cypress trees. Lino greeted us and showed us around, we were in awe of the place. It has pure Tuscan 360 degree views but the property itself is very well kept, all rooms were very nice and the master suite is huge. We were lucky enough to get married in Lucca and had our small family celebration afterwards at Buralla with a meal prepared by Antonello which was fantastic, the attention to detail to help us set up for the wedding celebration was amazing. For the other days we used Essalunga supermarket deliveries which could be booked at very short notice with reasonable prices. We would love to return to Buralla one day, its the perfect place for a large family holiday. Immaculate property, treasured grounds, unbeatable views, amazing location... somebody take me back...

Villa Buralla is absolutely amazing . The location is peaceful with amazing views . The manager Lino was very helpful and Antonella and Lucia the chefs where worth every penny . Their food was superb. They always where smiling and tailor made each meal for us . Defiantly worth having them for a large group or celebration . We would go back again .

Villa Buralla is absolutely amazing . The location is peaceful with amazing views . The manager Lino was very helpful and Antonella and Lucia the chefs where worth every penny . Their food was superb. They always where smiling and tailor made each meal for us . Defiantly worth having them for a large group or celebration . We would go back again .

very spacious and beautiful villa. stunning garden and pool area very well taken care of by Lino, the perfect host. the villa is ideally located between Pisa and Florence, just outside of Lucca and only 45min from the beach. makes it the perfect spot to chill out during the day by the pool and still have the opportunity to go out for proper Tuscan dinner in town. id highly recommend the private chef Daniele. Simon is very helpful organizing everything.

Tolles Haus, noch bessere Lage mit unglaublichem Blick, sehr schöner Garten mit Pool, leichte Erreichbarkeit Lucca, Strände, Pisa. Simon und Lino helfen sehr bei Fragen. Wir haben es zu elft sehr genossen.

It seems more important than ever before to write these words and remind others of the natural beauty, magnificent charm and simple grandeur of this incredible Italian Villa situated majestically between Florence and Lucca in the Caponnari region of Tuscany. So although this review is long overdue, the sentiment and feeling behind it has never been stronger.It had long been a dream of mine to rent a Villa in Tuscany and escape there with my husband and our combined family of four children ranging in age from 24 to 29. It was love at first sight when my search landed on Villa Buralla. I emailed the Villa’s patient and generous owner, Simon, to ask questions so many times that I was actually embarrassed. As we arrived at stunning Villa Buralla, we were greeted by the warm and inviting smile of Lino, who is the property’s caretaker and concierge of sorts. Lino showed us the lay of the land, both literally and figuratively, and explained the household systems, where to get groceries, how to use the pool (which he kept pristine throughout our week there). Days were spent exploring the countryside, visiting wineries and small villages, lounging at the beach in Forte Dei Marmi and reading by our the pool overlooking rolling hills and olive groves as far as the eye could see. In the evening we indulged ourselves by hiring the kind Antonella and the equally talented Lucia. They would prepare a multi-course gourmet meal, set the table on the hillside under the stars, serve us like royalty and clean up completely at the end of the evening,As beautiful as Villa Buralla is, what made the experience particularly meaningful was the presence of Lino, Antonella and Lucia. Their genuine spirits made our time there feel more like a wonderful love story than real life.As this time of confusion and uncertainty, I often find my mind wandering back to Villa Buralla as a place of calm and contentment. I tell my family that as soon as life gets back to normal (which of course it will) that we are all going back to Villa Buralla to celebrate living and laughing and being together in one of the most beautiful and blessed places on earth.

It seems more important than ever before to write these words and remind others of the natural beauty, magnificent charm and simple grandeur of this incredible Italian Villa situated majestically between Florence and Lucca in the Caponnari region of Tuscany. So although this review is long overdue, the sentiment and feeling behind it has never been stronger. It had long been a dream of mine to rent a Villa in Tuscany and escape there with my husband and our combined family of four children ranging in age from 24 to 29. It was love at first sight when my search landed on Villa Buralla. I emailed the Villa’s patient and generous owner, Simon, to ask questions so many times that I was actually embarrassed. As we arrived at stunning Villa Buralla, we were greeted by the warm and inviting smile of Lino, who is the property’s caretaker and concierge of sorts. Lino showed us the lay of the land, both literally and figuratively, and explained the household systems, where to get groceries, how to use the pool (which he kept pristine throughout our week there). Days were spent exploring the countryside, visiting wineries and small villages, lounging at the beach in Forte Dei Marmi and reading by our the pool overlooking rolling hills and olive groves as far as the eye could see. In the evening we indulged ourselves by hiring the kind Antonella and the equally talented Lucia. They would prepare a multi-course gourmet meal, set the table on the hillside under the stars, serve us like royalty and clean up completely at the end of the evening, As beautiful as Villa Buralla is, what made the experience particularly meaningful was the presence of Lino, Antonella and Lucia. Their genuine spirits made our time there feel more like a wonderful love story than real life. As this time of confusion and uncertainty, I often find my mind wandering back to Villa Buralla as a place of calm and contentment. I tell my family that as soon as life gets back to normal (which of course it will) that we are all going back to Villa Buralla to celebrate living and laughing and being together in one of the most beautiful and blessed places on earth.

My husband and I have always dreamt of taking our family away on a European vacation When we saw Villa Buralla online we could not believe we were going to go to such a beautiful home We ranged in age from 11 months to 71 years. A total of 18People Lino the property manager was on site and answered all of our questions. He even told us of his favorite pizza place in town as well as the best supermarket ESSALUNGA We used both the main house and the cottage and could not have been happier we dined outside almost every day and took a dip in the pool after our daily sightseeing As a special treat we had Antonella prepare a sumptuous meal and dined al fresco The location was perfect and close to Luca Florence and Cinque Terre We do not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone looking for a family vacation in Tuscany Lori and Alan WinterNew Jersey

My husband and I have always dreamt of taking our family away on a European vacation When we saw Villa Buralla online we could not believe we were going to go to such a beautiful home We ranged in age from 11 months to 71 years. A total of 18 People Lino the property manager was on site and answered all of our questions. He even told us of his favorite pizza place in town as well as the best supermarket ESSALUNGA We used both the main house and the cottage and could not have been happier we dined outside almost every day and took a dip in the pool after our daily sightseeing As a special treat we had Antonella prepare a sumptuous meal and dined al fresco The location was perfect and close to Luca Florence and Cinque Terre We do not hesitate to recommend this property to anyone looking for a family vacation in Tuscany Lori and Alan Winter New Jersey

Villa Buralla was the perfect destination in Tuscany. I rented the villa for 2 weeks for friends and family, and we couldn't have had a better time. The location is PERFECT - I've been to Tuscany many times, but Lucca is my new favorite Tuscan town. Day trips to the Cinque Terre, Florence, the seaside, Sienna, Liguria, are all easily in day trip driving distance. The villa is beautiful - a remote, private setting yet close to modern conveniences (the local grocery is less than 10 mins away and has most things you need). The chefs Lucia and Antonella that the owners put us in contact with were AMAZING! I highly recommend booking them for a few dinners in the villa. And the local winery tour at Valgiano was a real lighlight - the Villa Buralla owner recommended Laura from Valgiano and having been on winery tours all over the world, this was by far the best I've been on (Laura the owner does the tastings herself, explains her bio-dynamic process, and prepares a lunch in her stunning villa on the grounds which was built in the 1500's). Overall I can't recommend Villa Buralla enough - from the pre-arrival support and planning, to the villa itself, the location, the staff and the experiences. It was a perfect holiday in every way.

A group of 15 friends had an amazing week at the villa. It was even more beautiful than the photos. The views are just incredible. I recommend visiting lucca as well as the villa at the end of the garden. We had the cooks come and do a dinner and it was one of the best we had in Italy! We hope to come again. :)

Exceeded every expectation

This villa is simply spectacular. A group of 20 (12 adults, 8 children) we stayed for the last week in May. The villa accommodated us all with ease. The standard of accommodation is second to none and, in my experience, very rare for a Tuscan property of this size. The grounds of the villa are superb. Lovely swimming pool, alfresco dining and bbq area, bocce (Italian boules) pitch, table tennis etc. The kids were continually entertained and adults all had a wonderful relaxing holiday. The views across the valley overlooking Lucca are truly epic. Lovely private setting within acres of olive groves. You will need a car if you plan to use the villa as a base for exploring this part of Tuscany, but I would also recommend maximising time at the villa and enjoy all it has to offer. Lucca is a beautiful town that has much to see and is a short drive away. Communication and check-in arrangements are easy. We were delayed due to a late flight but there were no problems being met at the villa. The owner is very helpful and the gardener Lino is a legend. I would recommend asking for a shop of basic supplies to be done for when you arrive. You absolutely must use the chef services at least once. We used twice in the week and would have happily done so every night. Delicious, authentic Tuscan cuisine and totally hassle free. Our stay here has given the whole family unforgettable memories. Everybody was lost for words about how good this place is. You should not hesitate to book this villa.

A group of sixteen, ages 40-85 relaxed, dined and immersed themselves in the Italy countryside lifestyle for two weeks. Key to our pleasant stay were Lino, the property manager, and Antonella, the chef, who provided assistance with everything from sorting the recycling (Italy has one of the most extensive programs we've seen) to recommending companies to bring our large group back to the airport. You should plan for at least a few of Antonella's meals which are well worth the price and allowed us to convene for the freshest, most wonderful repasts you could want ( her tirimisu is unforgettable). Both Lino and Antonella (and her charming assistant) were a tremendous help to us and very reliable. The rooms and property itself is exactly what you would expect with comfortable couches, chairs, beds and a kitchen to satisfy any gourmet cook. Easter Sunday found us hearing not one, but two, bell towers chiming, adding to the charm and romance of the rolling hills setting. We often walked down to the little store at the bottom of the hill which, like all Italian food stores, is stocked with fresh vegetables, cured meats and cheeses. The store was truly delightful, just remember that many establishments close from 1-3 each day. Lucca, a close medieval town, was our favorite relaxing day trip within twenty minutes drive. It is also the location of the train station for excursions to Cinque Terre, Florence, Venice and Rome. ( Even if you have purchased a Eurail Pass, reserve your seats at least a day early to make sure you can sit together or they have room.) The wonderful part of this villa is that not going anywhere will allow you to experience the best of Tuscany Hill life with views to soothe your soul. One day we say two deer bound across the property. Another night we saw both a fox and a porcupine out for their nocturnal activities. The outside fireplace was often used by our Texas group for barbecues. It was also a favorite gathering place at night to watch the city lights, hear the church chimes and be warmed by fire, wine and languorous conversations. All-in-all, the Buralla villa is a wonderful place to experience Italian life, Tuscan living and feel like you are part of the rich and famous for awhile.

First class location with great facilities. We had a local chef cook for 3 nights for the 15 of us - well worth it. The place itself was very well maintained and extra features like the outside barbeque area, boules pitch, tables tennis, and of course swimming pool were well utilized. Area was a bit more hilly than originally thought, but made for better views. Lunch in Lucca was an easy 20 min drive, and Florence just over an hour. Ultimately a great time was had by everyone (15 adults and 4 kids). thanks