Province of Florence
Florence, as well as its province, is famous worldwide for its Renaissance period, for its arts and culture, its good food, its friendly people as well as for its beautiful Tuscan villas, its marvellous holiday homes in the Chianti area, its vineyards and olive groves, its castles and its old farmhouses dotting the gently rolling hills.
Just a few notes, intended, not for the ordinary tourist but, for the wise traveller, ready to relish the town, to capture that special flavour which will urge him to return in the future, so as to add a new tessera to the never-ending mosaic of Florence. Enjoy the experience of spending a remarkable holiday in one of the rental apartments in Florence, right in the old town, just a few steps from the Cathedral, the Palazzo Vecchio, or the Uffizi Gallery, in touch with the breathtaking atmosphere of this pearl of Tuscany.
The history of Florence and its province has ancient origins, but let us start from the town's religious hub and enjoy the great visual impact of the dramatic dome of Santa Maria del Fiore by Brunelleschi.
Where does all this come from?
From the Renaissance which has left permanent marks in the town’s cultural milieu.
Under the impetus of brilliant artists, 15th century Florence was enriched and renewed, without fundamentally altering its appearance. It was Brunelleschi, with his research into perspective and his precocious ideas about city planning, who dominated the architectural scene in the first half of the century. Besides the dome of Santa Maria del Fiore, he built the Ospedale degli Innocenti (the Foundling Hospital), designed the Old Sacristy in the basilica of San Lorenzo, started Santo Spirito, built the Pazzi Chapel in the monastic complex of Santa Croce as well as the central block of Palazzo Pitti.
Generally speaking it was an extraordinary time in the artistic life of Florence with painters such as Masaccio at work in Santa Maria del Carmine, Paolo Uccello in the Green Cloister of Santa Maria Novella, Ghirlandaio in its main chapel as well as in the Sassetti Chapel in Santa Trinita, Fra Angelico in the convent of San Marco, not to mention sculptors like Ghiberti, Donatello and Luca della Robbia.
Undoubtedly a primary role was played by the Medici, a powerful and influential family who governed Florence from the 14th to the 18th century, including popes and rulers like Lorenzo the Magnificent, Cosimo the Elder and women like Catherine and Marie, both destined to rule the fate of France. Starting from a banking activity they established a seigniorial government, headed by Cosimo the Elder. With the aid of his favourite architect Michelozzo, he promoted a number of important architectural projects, ranging from the construction of the Dominican convent of San Marco to the renovation of his own residence, the austere palace on via Larga (now via Cavour : see apartment for rent in Florence in our webpage, ref. 126) that was to provide a model for so much of the 15th century civil constructions. This was the case with the large palace that Filippo Strozzi had built by Benedetto da Maiano.
The golden age ushered in by Cosimo the Elder was continued by his grandson Lorenzo, the “Magnificent” who, unlike his grandfather enjoyed presenting himself in the guise of a prince. More than a businessman, he was a fine politician and a cultured man. A poet and a writer himself, he chose to surround himself with men of keen intelligence, gathered together in the celebrated Platonic Academy at the Medici villa at Careggi. This was his great legacy to Florence before the period of political upheaval to which the city was subjected for several decades after his death in 1492.
At the beginning of the century the most significant artists in Florence were without any doubt Leonardo and Michelangelo. Both were commissioned by the gonfalonier Pier Soderini to fresco a battle scene (actually never finished) in the Salone dei Cinquecento, Hall of Five Hundred, in Palazzo Vecchio, but the former soon left the city, never to return, while the latter had already begun to pay frequent visits to Rome. Among Michelangelo’s greatest creations are worth a mention the Laurentian Library and the New Sacristy in San Lorenzo.
The definite reestablishment of a cadet branch of the Medici rule, through Cosimo the 1st, ushered in a long period of political stability, centred on the strong personality of the duke, the true architect of regional unification. An excellent organizer, he set about the creation of a strong state, increasing his power with his prestigious marriage to the daughter of the viceroy of Naples, Eleonor of Toledo. He transferred the court to the former Palazzo dei Priori, then subjected to incessant works of restoration and enlargement. While lacking the humanistic culture of Lorenzo, he continued the family tradition of patronage, embellishing Florence with fountains, statues, columns, and arcades. The building that now houses the Uffizi Gallery was also intended to produce a scenic effect: a curious U-shaped structure designed by Vasari between the Piazza della Signoria and the river to house the principal magistracies of the duchy of Tuscany. Cosimo extended it with a corridor up to Palazzo Pitti, passing over the ancient Ponte Vecchio, as a “secret” link between the heart of political life, represented by Palazzo Vecchio, and the new family residence of Palazzo Pitti.
In fact his wife, disliking the enclosed spaces of the building on Piazza della Signoria, urged a move to the more salubrious suburban 15th century palace opening onto the scenic Boboli Gardens built for the banker Luca Pitti. Today it is one of the city's most important monumental complexes, a sort of citadel of museums housing the ducal collection of paintings (Galleria Palatina) along with collections of silverware, semiprecious stones, gems, ivories and porcelain that belonged to the ruling dynasties.
Under Cosimo, and later his sons Francesco and Ferdinando, there was a shift in the traditional centres of power. While under Cosimo the Elder and Lorenzo the Magnificent the urban area was comprised between the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Annunziata, including San Marco, the hub of political life was now located between Piazza della Signoria and Palazzo Pitti. This did not prevent the dukes from leaving symbols of their authority all over the place. The basilica of San Lorenzo became the Medici pantheon thanks to Ferdinando, also responsible for the construction of the Belvedere Fort at the top of the Boboli Gardens and the splendid Villa di Artimino, outside the city walls. Later Florence would face a long period of economic stagnation up to the Lorraine dynasty, whose most enlightened figure, Peter Leopold, managed to operate fundamental changes in the fields of economy and law.
More incisive interventions in the urban fabric were to appear in the 19th century with the opening of wider and straighter streets, the construction of new bridges, the realization of the Neo-gothic facades of Santa Croce and of Santa Maria del Fiore and the project to transform the city into the capital of the new kingdom of Italy. A radical reorganization over a few decades drastically altered its appearance, bringing it closer to the contemporary cities of Europe, inflicting permanent wounds such as the demolition of the city walls replaced by a ring of roads on the model of the Parisian boulevards and the destruction of the old marketplace along with the Jewish ghetto in the area now occupied by Piazza della Repubblica and its adjacent streets.
It is worthwhile remembering the numerous museums, ranging from the Uffizi, to the nearby Bargello Art Museum, from the Academy, to the Opificio delle Pietre Dure (Workshop for Hard Stones), up to San Marco where, among the winged creatures of Fra Angelico, our wise traveller might satisfy the need of escaping to the silence of the inner time.
Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Town and Villages
Position: City
Province : Florence
Lovely accommodation in Florence located right in the historic centre of town, in the Santa Croce area (300 m from the Church).
This flat for holiday rent has recently been restored, maintaining the traditional Florentine style, and has all the comforts. The accommodation, 110 sqm, is a small two stories house located in the heart of Florence, in via dell’agnolo. At the entrance, a flight of stairs leads to the apartment. On the first floor, there is a living room, a fully equipped kitchen (fridge, oven, toaster, kettle, coffee machine, microwave, dishwasher) with dining area and one bedroom with two single beds. On the second floor, there is a double bedroom, a big bathroom with a shower and bathtub, and a single bedroom with an en-suite bathroom fitted out with a shower. Air-conditioning in all bedrooms.
At 200 mt away there is a car park – parking rate not included in the rent. At guest’s disposal Internet connection wi-fi, dishwasher, washing machine, hairdryer.
This holiday apartment in Florence is within walking distance of Ponte Vecchio, the Cathedral square, the Uffizi Gallery, Palazzo Vecchio (ca. 750-950 mt away) and other main attractions of Florence. Restaurants, shops etc. nearby. The train station is 1600 mt away.
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Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Town and Villages
Position: City
Province : Florence
This
elegant apartment is located in Via dei Bardi, on the west side of the River Arno, just 100 meters from Pontevecchio , in the heart of the “Oltrarno” district, the old part of town full of local artisan’s workshops. This charming flat is on the top floor : a small lift takes guests to the 5th floor, after which there are 12 steps leading to the apartment. Very bright thanks to the large living room windows, the highlight of this accommodation are its three terraces. One has access from the living room, another from a bedroom, whilst the third is a roof terrace, with access by winding staircase from the living room terrace and with a breathtaking view over Florence’s monuments, such as Giotto’s Campanile, the Cathedral and Palazzo Vecchio. This tastefully renovated apartment (100sqm) can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people and consists of a living-dining room, a fully equipped kitchenette (fridge, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster), 2 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom and 2 bathrooms, one fitted with bathtub/shower and the other with shower. At guest’s disposal an air conditioning system, Sat tv, internet Wi-fi connection, washing machine.
Within walking distance of the beautiful Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi Gallery (400 mt), Piazza Signoria (450 mt) and other main sights of town, this holiday apartment is in an ideal position for those wanting to visit by foot. Right next to the building are small supermarkets, restaurants, a bank and shops.
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Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Town and Villages
Position: City
Province : Florence
This lovely
holiday apartment in Florence is located on the west side of the Arno river, in the old part of town known as Oltrarno, surrounded by local craftsmen’s workshops. This luxury accommodation is on the 3rd floor, with lift. Very bright, its windows overlook some of the most beautiful monuments of Florence, such as the Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio and the Basilica of Santa Croce. The flat (90sqm) can comfortably accommodate up to 6 people and consists of 2 double bedrooms, 1 twin bedroom, 2 bathrooms of which one with shower and the other with bathtub, a living room with dining area and a fully equipped kitchenette.
Amenities: internet WI FI, air conditioning, TV, washing machine, dishwasher, electric oven, micro-wave, kettle, toaster, hair dryer, fridge and freezer, iron and ironing board.
In the basement of the building a common laundry area, equipped with washing machine and tumble dryer, is available. Nearby there is a garage where to park the car.
Within walking distance of Ponte Vecchio, the Uffizi gallery and Piazza Signoria, this
apartment for rent in Florence is, however, in a very quiet area, being in a controlled traffic area, and is right next to the Boboli Gardens, within walking distance of Piazza Pitti.
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Accommodation Type: Apartments
Area: Town and Villages
Position: City
Province : Florence
Exclusive and elegant apartment positioned in the town centre of Florence, along the Lungarno Torrigiani, a beautiful location on the river Arno. This is the Oltrarno district full of shops, restaurants, craft shops, graceful Renaissance buildings and much more.
This large and elegant accommodation of 150 sq m can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people. It’s an independent, semi-detached house with a furnished garden, panoramic terrace and with a view over the Lungarno and the tower of Palazzo Vecchio. On two floors, access is via a short staircase (7 steps). On the ground floor there are 2 double bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with shower, a large living room with TV, radio-CD player, and a studio. On the first floor there is a dining room, with access to the lovely terrace overlooking the garden, the river Arno and enjoying wonderful views over Florence’s monuments, a fully equipped kitchen (fridge with freezer, oven, dishwasher, coffee machine, toaster, blender), a studio with a sofa bed, a bathroom with shower. Facilities: internet Wi-Fi connection, hairdryer, washing machine, iron and ironing board, heating system. Nearby there is also a paid parking garage (200 m away, direct reservation with the parking personal).
This holiday apartment is situated within walking distance from all the main attractions in town, such as Ponte Vecchio and Palazzo Pitti, 300 m away, the Uffizi Gallery 550 m, Palazzo Vecchio 700 m away, and the train station at
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Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
Sheltered in the middle of a valley of vineyards and olive groves, from which high quality olive oil and wine is made, these holiday homes are situated in a very quiet area, far from the noises of the towns and surrounded by an uncontaminated countryside.
This residence is composed by 2 houses, and it has 14 self-catering apartments, comfortably furnished in the Tuscan style.
This child friendly farmhouse is surrounded by a large park full of flowers and with green lawns where a gazebo offers shelters for meals.
Available is also a swimming pool (12x6 mt, from 110 to 220 cm deep) and a children swimming pool (6x4 mt, 60 cm deep), both open from Easter to middle October, set in a location with a breath-taking view, a laundry room, a large meeting room, barbecue, table tennis, bowls and children playground. Internet wi fi in the common area at the reception.
In the heart of Tuscany, this accommodation is in an ideal position for visiting art centres such as Florence and Pisa (50 km), San Gimignano (20 km), Volterra (30 km) and Siena (55 km). Nearest shops in Montaione at 4 km. A restaurant and a tennis court are only 1 km away.
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Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
Marvellous wine estate located in the Chianti at just 35 km from Florence. It enjoys a wonderful sunny position with a stunning view over the valley and the surrounding landscape. A special mention is due to the landscape at sunset.
It is a perfect location for a relaxing holiday or for visiting Tuscany.
The property consists of 43 comfortable apartments as well as various facilities for guests. These include a large garden, a swimming pool (ca. 20x8, open from April to October), a children’s pool, barbecue, horse-riding, tennis court, children playground, table tennis, bowls, billiards, a meeting room, safe, laundry room, bicycles, wine and olive oil tasting, as well as a restaurant. Internet Wi-Fi covering a large part of the grounds.
Apartments of various sizes, nicely furnished in the typical Tuscan style maintaining the original features of the building, including wooden beam ceilings, located on the ground, first or second floor.
Nearest food shop in San Donato village, within walking distance (7 minutes - 600 m). The Mall outlet at 10 km, Reggello 5 km, Arezzo 60 km, Siena 70 km.
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Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This
holiday home in Chianti dominates a beautiful landscape of vineyards, olive groves, cornfields and cypress forests typical of Tuscany and especially the Florentine hillsides of Montespertoli.
The 15th-century farmhouse covers a property of 500 hectares and produces 6 different varieties of wine as well as extra-virgin olive oil, sunflower and wheat. For this reason this holiday accommodation for rent concentrates all in one the characteristics of the Tuscan countryside, offering an ideal situation for a totally relaxing holiday.
This holiday farmstead consists of 16 self-catering apartments distributed in several old barns and restored cottages. 2 flats are in the farmhouse next to the swimming pool (14x7, open May-Oct), 10 are in a tiny hamlet, near the restaurant, at 500 meters from the swimming pool. Other 4 apartments are in another farmhouse at 200 meters from the restaurant and swimming pool. The apartments are finely furnished with particular care to guests’comfort.
The farmhouse organizes wine tasting tours as well as a visit to the cellar. Pets are welcome. On the estate guests will also find a small vintage car museum. The beautiful Tuscan countryside surrounding the farm was chosen by the Taviani brothers to shoot their movie “The Night of the Shooting Stars”.
The location of these
holiday apartments in Tuscany is perfect also for visiting most of the art centres such as Florence, Pisa, Lucca, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra. At guest’s
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Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This beautiful estate is in the heart of the Florentine hills. Located between Reggello and Figline Valdarno, these holiday accommodations are set within 300 hectares (over 740 acres) of land consisting mostly of woods and farmland. It is also a game reserve so it will be easy to meet various species of wild animals such as hares, pheasants and roe deer.
The estate has various buildings comprising holiday flats scattered on the property. A large common pool area features two swimming pools (open from May to the middle of Oct, 16x8 m, 140 cm h with salt-water and 12x6 m, 60 cm h) surrounded by deck chairs, sunbeds, garden parasols, and a small children’s area with sandbox and swing. On top of one of the knolls, enjoying the view over the Tuscan hills, are 2 buildings, one hosting 4 self-catering flats, each with private entrance and outdoor space, and the other an independent accommodation. In the other direction there is an independent house with private garden and hot tub and another building with apartments. The flats are located at 150 m from the swimming pool area. All flats have a common laundry room and a large barbecue to share.
The estate is just 2km from the nearest restaurant and 3 km from the nearest village where you will find food shops. Other distances: 3 km from The Mall Firenze (Florence’s Luxury Outlet), 6 km from the beautiful Sammezzano Castle, 25 km from Greve in Chianti, 30 km from Florence, 50 km from Arezzo, 75 km from San Gimignano and 85 km from Si
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This charming villa in Chianti with a swimming pool is set within a hamlet less than 2 km from the village of Iano, right in the heart of Tuscany, between Volterra and San Gimignano.
Encircled by the beautiful rolling hills of Tuscany, the exclusive pool enjoys sweeping views over the surrounding countryside. Open from the beginning of May to the end of October, it is
1.30 m deep with hydromassage.
The 210 sq m villa is spacious, comfortable, and tastefully furnished. It consists of 9 rooms on three levels. On the ground floor, there is a large living room with a decorative fireplace and flat-screen TV, dining area and access to the garden and swimming pool; a fully equipped kitchen (fridge-freezer, gas stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave oven, espresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster), a double bedroom, a single bedroom (mattress width 80 cm) and a bathroom fitted with shower.
On the first floor, there is another fully equipped kitchen (fridge-freezer, gas stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave oven, espresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster) with a dining area and flat-screen TV, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a bathroom fitted with a shower.
On the second floor, there is a fully equipped kitchen (fridge-freezer, gas stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave oven, espresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster) with a dining area and flat-screen TV, a double bedroom, a twin bedroom and a bathroom fitted with a shower.
There are three furnished covered terraces and a patio, plus
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This charming, stone villa of 130 sq m sits on a knoll, in a beautiful area, surrounded by the breathtaking landscape of the Natural Area of the ‘Balze’ of the Valdarno, a backdrop of luxuriant countryside interrupted by pinnacles and ravines sculpted by time from the bare earth and rock. This is the territory Leonardo da Vinci depicted in his backgrounds, a spectacular land speckled with charming medieval hamlets and lush farmland.
Small, yet luxurious, this secluded country house is only for two and features an exclusive above-ground swimming pool (5,5 m x 2,8 m, depth 120 cm) and a private spa. Totally isolated in the greenery and peace of the Florentine Chianti countryside, the house is, however, conveniently close to a restaurant (at 3 km) and to the hamlet of Leccio (at 4 km) which has all first necessity shops.
Surrounded by 880 sq m of garden, with solarium and barbecue, the villa features a large veranda, perfect for al-fresco dining, and is split on three levels. On the ground floor, there is a fully equipped kitchen (oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, espresso coffee machine, American coffee machine, microwave, kettle, toaster, washing machine) with a dining area, a living room with decorative fireplace, Sat TV and a two-piece bathroom. In the basement, there is a private Spa with a Jacuzzi, a Turkish bath and a shower, whereas up on the first floor there is the double bedroom with an en-suite bathroom with bathtub and a hairdryer.
Amenities: Wi-Fi, air con
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
Spacious villa located in the heart of the Florentine Chianti, only 7 km away from Incisa Val Arno.
It is the land of Leonardo’s backgrounds in his paintings, a spectacular countryside enhanced with charming medieval hamlets and a picturesque landscape.
The villa is immersed in the greenery and peace that the Tuscan countryside is famous for.
At the same time, it is conveniently close to the town. At only 3 km is Leccio, which has all first necessity shops whilst at 10 km are the charming villages of Figline Valdarno and Reggello.
The villa is a typical Tuscan country house, a style whose roots go back to the simplicity of country living. Here your attention will be captured by its wooden and brick floors, wrought iron beds, large divans covered in earthen colours, vaulted ceilings and archways; all features which you will fall in love with.
The villa has a large garden with a saltwater swimming pool (10x5 m, depth cm 140), and a patio, next to the dining room, with a 16-seat table, as well as a barbecue, ideal for your “al fresco” dining.
The accommodation, which sleeps up to 16 guests, consists of a large villa of 265 sq m and an annex (the old lemon-house where the plants were recovered during the winter) of 75 sq m.
Main house ground floor: entrance, 16-seat dining room, living room with a fire place, Sat-TV, fully equipped kitchen (oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, espresso coffee machine, American coffee machine, microwave, kettle, toaster, blender, fr
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This
charming holiday home is located in the countryside of Montelupo Fiorentino, right on the outskirts of Florence. Surrounded by olive trees and age-old cypress trees, this renovated barn enjoys, from its
hilltop position, a 360°
breathtaking view. This elegant and comfortable cottage has preserved its original architecture, maintaining the local stone works, the wooden beam ceilings and the Florentine terracotta tile flooring.
Furnished in the typical Tuscan style, the house is dotted with exceptional objets d’art, such as fine paintings, ceramics coming from Montelupo and typical ornaments.
The cottage is on two floors and consists of a spacious, fully equipped kitchen, two double bedrooms with
air conditioning and two bathrooms with shower on the ground floor. Upstairs there is an open-plan upper-gallery with a fireplace and a large sitting room, with two sofas (of which one a sofa bed for two people).
Facilities are Sat-TV, Wi-Fi connection, DVD player, CD player, and safe. Outdoors is a large,
sunny veranda, fully equipped, where one can sunbathe or enjoy open-air meals. There is also an
infinity swimming pool with a Jacuzzi corner, 2 metres large, complete with pool deck furniture (11x7 metres, open from the middle of May to the end of September), from which you can enjoy a breathtaking view. The cottage has an alarm system and an automatic gate opener for the car park.
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This charming holiday villa for 11 people is located in the countryside of Montelupo Fiorentino, right on the outskirts of Florence. Surrounded by olive trees and age-old cypress trees, the villa enjoys, from its unique hilltop position, a 360° breathtaking view over its Tuscan surroundings.
Originally built in the 11th century, the villa has undergone extensive and meticulous restoration. The result is that today this gorgeous villa enjoys all the latest modern facilities and comforts guests require for a memorable and truly unforgettable holiday. The villa consists of two separate flats, which are connected by a communicating door.
At guests’ disposal a swimming pool (8X3, up to
1.40 m deep, open from May to September) next to the villa’s outdoor terrace, with hydromassage jets, and a spacious independent garden.
The villa is on two floors and is furnished in the typical Tuscan style, dotted with exceptional objets d’art, such as fine paintings, ceramics coming from Montelupo and typical ornaments.
On the ground floor there are two large living rooms, a wonderful kitchen, fully equipped, with beautiful arched windows providing a spectacular view over the valley, a toilet, a spacious double bedroom, a bathroom with a large shower, a master bedroom with queen size bed, a separate dressing room, and a large en-suite bathroom with shower, as well as a studio with a large single bed. Outdoors there are two furnished covered terraces, ideal for your al fresco dining.
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This charming holiday accommodation, which can accommodate up to 17 people, is located in the countryside of Montelupo Fiorentino, right on the outskirts of Florence. Surrounded by olive trees and age-old cypress trees, it consists of a villa and a cottage, which enjoy, from their unique hilltop position, a 360° breathtaking view over their Tuscan surroundings.
Originally built in the 11th century, the villa has undergone extensive and meticulous restoration. The result is that today this gorgeous villa enjoys all the latest modern facilities and comforts guests require for a memorable and truly unforgettable holiday. The villa consists of two separate flats, which are connected by a communicating door, and is rented together with the next-door cottage, a lovely renovated barn, with its own swimming pool.
Two swimming pools, in fact, are at guests’ disposal. An infinity swimming pool (11x7 metres open from May to the end of September) with a lovely Jacuzzi corner (2 metres large), from which one can enjoy a breathtaking view, and another pool (8X3, up to
1.40 m deep) next to the villa’s outdoor terrace, with hydromassage jets.
The villa is on two floors and is furnished in the typical Tuscan style, dotted with exceptional objets d’art, such as fine paintings, ceramics coming from Montelupo and typical ornaments.
On the ground floor there are two large living rooms, a wonderful kitchen, fully equipped, with beautiful arched windows providing a spectacular view over
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This beautiful stone villa (220 sq m) is located in a panoramic position, overlooking the typical Tuscan countryside. Located just 1 km from Gambassi Terme, a medieval village in the heart of Tuscany, set between Florence, Pisa and Siena, the villa is on two floors and has a large fenced garden (700 sq m), where there is a beautiful swimming pool (4x8 m, depth 130 cm, open from May to September), and a barbecue.
The villa is cosy and furnished in the typical Tuscan style. Entrance on the ground floor where there is a large living room with fireplace and Sat-TV, a dining room, a kitchen (4 burners, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster, kettles, moka pot, American coffee machine, pod coffee machine, microwave oven, fridge with freezer), and a bathroom with shower.
On the first floor there are 3 double bedrooms (one of which can be made into two beds), a further double bedroom with an added single bed and 1 bathroom with shower.
Facilities: Air conditioning in all rooms, Wi-Fi, 2 hairdryers, private parking. Also on the premises: fire extinguisher, first emergency kit.
To reach the property by car there is a 400 m stretch of dirt road.
Distances: Gambassi Terme (supermarket and shops) 1 km, nearest restaurant at 600 m, Certaldo at 10 km, San Gimignano 16 km, Volterra, 25 km, Florence 60 km, Pisa 65 km, beaches of Cecina 60 km, Siena 56 km.
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
Stunning luxury villa with swimming pool and Spa facilities, located in the heart of Tuscany, between Florence and Siena, near lovely San Gimignano. It is the perfect location to enjoy the beauty of the Tuscan seasonal colours, immersed in the typical landscape of gently rolling hills covered in vineyards and olive groves, as well as to visit the many villages, old churches and art cities of Tuscany.
The villa is located at walk distance, just 1300 m, from Tavarnelle Val di Pesa, where you will find a selection of local shops, supermarkets and places to eat and drink.
The house, recently renovated and equipped with the most modern comforts, maintains its original and typical Tuscan style. In a very quiet location, a beautiful cypress-lined driveway, typically Tuscan, leads to your accommodation.
The villa has a large, stunning garden with a swimming pool and a heated Jacuzzi (open from 25th April to 10th Oct), just a few steps away from the barbecue area, perfect for your “al fresco dining”.
This elegantly and comfortably furnished villa is on 3 floors and can host up to 12 people (if you are only 8 people, please ask our special fare).
On the back side of the house, a Spa area with a Turkish bath, a sauna, a Jacuzzi and a gym occupies the whole lower floor.
The main entrance onto the ground floor is through a large, bright veranda with a fireplace (only decorative), antique stone floors and a comfortable sofa where you can enjoy a glass of the local Chianti wine.
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Mugello
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This beautiful and elegant holiday villa in Tuscany is located at Casale, a tiny medieval village in the heart of the Tuscan Apennines, 45 km east of Florence, surrounded by forests and uncontaminated nature, with a wonderful scenic view over the valley. This lovely villa can accommodate up to 7 people (150
sq.m.) and is on two floors. On the ground floor, there is a fully equipped kitchen with a fireplace, a living room with Sat-TV, a dining room, a study with a single sofa bed and a bathroom with a hydromassage shower. On the first floor, there are 3 double bedrooms and a bathroom with a corner bathtub for two. The property has a big floral garden with a large swimming pool (11x6mt, open Apr-Sept), a fitness room, a spacious, furnished veranda, a wood-burning oven, a barbecue, a fountain from which one can drink the fresh spring water of Ortale and even a small private consecrated chapel. Nearest shops and restaurant in Casale, at 3km.
This magnificent villa for rent in Mugello is in an ideal position for appreciating both the cultural and the natural aspects of Tuscany. Florence is nearby and the area is dotted with historical villages, like San Godenzo, founded in 1028, with its famous old Benedictine abbey, or Dicomano, dominated by the Romanesque parish church of St. Maria with its vigorous bell tower on one side, or Vicchio, the birthplace of Giotto, or Poggio di Frascole, where there is one of the main archaeological complexes of Mugello and Valdisieve. One can also
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This magnificent villa with a pool is immersed in the Tuscan countryside. It consists of a main building on three floors that can comfortably host up to 10 people and an annex for other 4 guests.
Set in the heart of the Florentine Chianti region, this luxurious and spacious villa is just 7 km away from Incisa Val d’Arno. Surrounded by a picturesque landscape of hills and vineyards, the villa is immersed in the greenery and peace of the countryside.
At the same time, it is conveniently close to the town. At only 3 km is Leccio, which has all the first necessity shops, whilst at 10 km are the charming villages of Figline Valdarno and Reggello.
A typical Tuscan country house, this 320 sq m villa has been tastefully restored, maintaining the typical characteristics of this beautiful region, such as the wooden beam ceilings, its decorative ornaments, and the gigantic fireplace in the main room.
Outdoors, the garden accommodates a large salt-water swimming pool (14x6 m, depth cm 140), which can be heated on request (fee applicable), and with hydromassage jets at the pool stairs, a furnished sundeck and gazebo, a dining area with table and barbecue and a sauna with changing room and bathroom with shower.
On the ground floor, there is a large community room with stone walls, a large dining table, fireplace and sofas, a spacious fully equipped kitchen (oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, espresso coffee machine, kettle, toaster) with also a barbecue and pizza oven,
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
Dreaming of an inspirational holiday in the heart of the marvellous Chianti territory? Immerge yourself in a landscape which will awaken your senses with its colours, flavours, scents, sceneries and traditions. Here the medieval villages will introduce you to the authentic Tuscany of bygone days.
Here, at 4 km from Badia a Passignano, a stunning 11th century abbey, is located the holiday accommodation, a traditional stone country house.
The accommodation consists of a large villa of 460 sqm and a cottage of 110 sq m, and enjoys a breath-taking view over the valley. It is surrounded by a private garden with a beautiful swimming pool (12 x 4 m, depth 160 cm, open May-Sept, with outdoor shower) and an amazing Jacuzzi tub, all set in 40 hectares of private land, where guests can go for a walk or use the mountain bikes at their disposal.
The pergola of the main house is the perfect location for relaxing moments reading a book, sipping an excellent Chianti wine, or for al fresco dining.
The traditional architectural characteristics of the house – stone walls, wooden beams and arched ceilings – together with the colours and the Tuscan furniture bestow a warm and comfortable touch to your holiday. Not neglected are modern comforts such as Wi-Fi, air conditioning in all rooms, Sat-TV and DVD player.
The main villa has an entrance which leads into a spacious fully equipped kitchen (oven, fridge with freezer, dishwasher, microwave, espresso coffee machine, American coffee mac
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This large, elegant villa from the 16th century is located in the heart of the Tuscan countryside on the Florentine hills, just
2.5 km from the Mall Outlet village. The setting is fabulous: surrounded by vineyards, olive groves, castles, and tiny hamlets with their old stone churches, the villa enjoys amazing views, especially at sunset.
The villa, which can accommodate up to 18 people, has a large, well-cared garden, a splendid terrace with BBQ for al fresco dining, and a saltwater swimming pool overlooking the valley (14x7 m, 140 cm deep, with an outdoor shower, and which can also be heated on request) set on a sun deck, next to a smaller relax area with a sauna, a treadmill, an exercise bike, and a bathroom with shower.
Recently renovated, with particular attention to detail and furnishing, the house has a warm atmosphere and a charm that will make your holiday unforgettable.
The property consists of the main villa and an annexe, a restored barn.
Main villa, 450 sq m.
Ground floor: 2 lounge rooms, one with a fireplace and a larger relax lounge, Wi-Fi, Sat-TV and a pool table, a dining room, a fully equipped kitchen (fridge-freezer, oven, dishwasher, microwave, espresso coffee machine, American coffee machine, kettle, toaster, blender, fruit juicer) and a toilet.
First floor: 5 double bedrooms (one with an additional single bed, and 3 of them can be twin beds), 5 en-suite bathrooms with showers and hairdryers. The bedrooms, all with a view over the Tuscan countryside,
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Accommodation Type: Holiday Farmhouse
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This
holiday home in Chianti is hidden in the green shades of the olive groves and vineyards of the hills, at just a few km from Greve in Chianti (15km), the heart of the wine production. The villa is a
typical Tuscan 17th-century manor house, totally renovated, which hosts 3 comfortable apartments, elegantly furnished, whereas other 2 spacious apartments are in an outbuilding. The estate is surrounded by a beautiful, quiet garden with a
swimming pool (10x5, open from May to Oct).
Restaurant on site, only for the manor’s clients, where one can enjoy typical Tuscan dishes made by the owner during the week-ends and a pizza dinner during the week. Also at client’s disposal internet Wi Fi connection in common areas, a laundry room, and
barbecue.
These
holiday apartments in Tuscany are in an ideal location for all those seeking peace and quiet but also a perfect point of departure for visiting the beautiful attractions of the Chianti region as well as most Tuscan art centres such as Florence 20 km, Siena 55 km, San Gimignano, Arezzo, Montepulciano and Montalcino. Pets accepted. Nearest shops, supermarket, post office, restaurants, in San Polo village at ca. 3,2 km of distance (unpaved road).
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
Splendid villa situated in a peaceful area in the heart of Tuscany, just 7 km from Montaione. Thanks to its scenic and quiet position, it is the ideal location for a relaxing holiday.
The villa is surrounded by a large, private garden, and thanks to its slightly elevated position enjoys a spectacular view over the surrounding countryside. The garden comprises a swimming pool (12x6 m, depth 115 cm, with a 9 sqm children's area 20 cm deep, open 1st May to 30th September) with a wide 145 sqm solarium and a hydromassage pool for 6 people and night illumination.
The spacious villa sleeps up to 9 guests and is on two floors. On the ground floor there is the entrance into a large living room with fire place, Sat TV and dining area, a fully-equipped kitchen (5-hub stove, oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, espresso moka and American coffee maker, kettle, toaster and more), and a toilet. Outdoors is a large veranda fully furnished with dining table and chairs as well as outdoor sofas and armchairs, perfect for alfresco dining and enjoying an aperitif whilst watching the sun set.
On the first floor there are 4 large bedrooms (2 double bedrooms with 140x200 cm beds and 2 twin bedrooms, in one of which an extra bed can be added) all with en-suite bathrooms.
Amenities: Wi-Fi, air conditioning in all the bedrooms, washing machine, hair dryers, barbecue, mosquito nets, first aid kit, fire extinguisher.
Distances: restaurant at 2 km, Montaione and supermarkets at 7 km, San Gimignano
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This lovely villa in Chianti is located in Iano, a peaceful, little hamlet near Volterra and San Gimignano (at 20 km), right in the heart of Tuscany. The area has a picturesque landscape, full of fine views, with the typical colours of the Tuscan countryside. Recently renovated, the villa is tastefully furnished with early 20th-century style furniture, offering a comfortable and elegant ambience. The villa, on one floor with a partial upper ground floor, is ca. 225 sq. m. and consists of a large living room, a dining room, a big kitchen (fully equipped with fridge, oven, washing machine, American coffeemaker, toaster) with kitchen island, dining table and storeroom (which houses a vacuum cleaner and other household cleaning supplies and a second fridge/freezer), four bedrooms (2 double bedrooms and 2 either twin or double on request), four bathrooms fitted with showers and two terraces, one overlooking the swimming pool. At guest’s disposal also a laundry, Wi-Fi connection and air-conditioning. The panoramic view, both from the garden and the flats, is breathtaking.
Surrounded by a garden with olive grove, plus a 9x6 m swimming pool with children pool area, this villa is the ideal place where to rest and visit Tuscany. The garden also has a gazebo, ideal for reading in the shade or enjoy a glass of wine while admiring the sun set, a barbecue and a wood-burning oven. The house is at just 200 metres from the village where there is a grocer’s and a restaurant. Its excellent c
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
Stunning villa located in the heart of Tuscany, at 2 km from Tavarnelle, between Florence and Siena. It is an amazing place surrounded by green hills, vineyards and olive groves, ideal for a relaxing, unforgettable holiday, and as a perfect base for excursions.
This large luxury property, consisting of a main villa and a cottage, can accommodate up to 20 people (please enquire for our special rates for 12 or 16 people). It has been recently renovated, combining the preservation of the original features, such us wooden beam ceilings, brick arches, with modern comforts, such as the spa and wellness area, the outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi corner (not heated), Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
Main villa, 600 sq m. On the lower floor there is, for exclusive use, the wellness centre and the SPA, with a caldarium, a hot plunge bath used in Roman bath complexes. The centre also consists of a heated hydromassage, sauna, automatic Shiatsu massage bed, gym, a changing room, and a shower. Massages on request.
Ground floor: A large, paved area, originally the farmyard, leads into a lounge with characteristic terracotta tile flooring and stone walls, archways and a fireplace. From here one enters the main living room with a fireplace, Sat-TV, a large dining room with fireplace with access to the outdoor areas furnished for al fresco dining, a fully equipped kitchen (stove, fridge with freezer, ice maker, dishwasher, espresso machine, coffee maker, juicer, kettle, microwave, food mixer,
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Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti
Position: Countryside
Province : Florence
This superb villa is built on the remains of a medieval watchtower used to defend the town of Volterra. It is located in the tiny hamlet of Iano, surrounded by stunning countryside, and just 20 km from Volterra and San Gimignano. Its strategic position allows breathtaking, clear views over the valleys and the alabaster town of Volterra from the many large windows of the villa as well as from the grounds including the amazing pool terrace.
A careful restoration of the house has maintained all the historical details of the building, and the result is a luxurious and refined atmosphere where tradition perfectly melts in with all the modern appliances and delightfully romantic furnishings.
The accommodation, 270 sqm, is on two levels. It comfortably accommodates up to 8+1 in 4 bedrooms with 4 en-suite bathrooms with shower.
Ground floor: Access directly into the living/dining room (fireplace, CD/DVD player, Sat-TV) which is spacious and bright thanks to the large arched windows overlooking the garden and offering extraordinary views of the countryside. Large French windows open onto a furnished covered terrace with a barbecue.
The kitchen is very large and fully equipped (kitchen hobs, toaster, kettle, coffee machines, oven, fridge with freezer, microwave, dishwasher). Two twin bedrooms (convertible into doubles) with en-suite bathrooms with shower, and a toilet. All bedrooms benefit from a superb view through their large windows or French windows making the rooms bright an
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