Frescoed country villa
The eighteenth-century noble villa and neighboring farmhouse run as a quiet rural estate tucked between the mountains and the sea.
What it’s good at
Notable
An 18th-century aristocratic villa and farmhouse retaining original ceiling frescoes and timber.
Listed
Contemporary palette balancing rustic exposed beams and polished Italian marble across fifteen suites.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Relais Corte Rodeschi... is as classic an example as they come: an 18th-century aristocratic villa and a 19th-century farmhouse set on a bucolic estate, all converted into a 15-room luxury boutique hotel.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The quiet hamlet of Nocchi sits in the foothills, midway between the hiking trails of the Apuan Alps and the Versilia coast.
The rooms
Rooms in the main villa preserve original ceiling frescoes, and farmhouse quarters keep their rough timber beams.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line the outdoor pool, set in the private parkland with views across to the ochre villa.
At the table
Breakfast is served on the garden lawn each morning, with pastries, fruit, and coffee set among the trees.
How it began
The estate dates to 1710, when the main villa was built as an aristocratic residence in the Lucchese countryside.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.