Villas with Chef Service in Florence

Londa - RIF. S76

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Florence  

This beautiful holiday villa in Chianti is located near the village of Londa (5 km), northeast of Florence (at 40km) at 520 mt above sea level, in a panoramic position on a hill overlooking the Sieve River. This independent house dates back to 1760 when it was built by the salvage from the demolition of Castle San Leonino. The self-catering holiday home is on two floors and can comfortably accommodate 8 people. On the ground floor there is a kitchen and a dining room, each with fireplace; on the first floor there is a living room with fireplace, four bedrooms and two bathrooms with shower. The central heating runs on the wood burnt in the 3 fireplaces. The villa is in a beautiful, fenced property and has a swimming pool (12x6mt, open middle May-Sept). Also available a wood-burning oven, ideal for cooking bread and pizza. Pets welcome.
This villa with pool in Tuscany is in a perfect location for both those who want to enjoy a relaxing vacation far from the madding crowd and for those who want to visit the many art centres Tuscany offers. Nearest shops and restaurant in Londa, 5km.
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Rufina - RIF. S36

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Florence  

This beautiful holiday home in Chianti is located at 2 km from the village of Rufina (shops and restaurants), surrounded by the typical rolling hills of this area covered in olive groves and vineyards, among which the well-known vines of the Frescobaldi family. Part of a small complex of buildings, the cottage has a private garden of about 180 sq. mt, fenced by a stone wall with garden furniture and a barbecue. In front there is another garden with shared swimming pool (12x6mt, open May-Oct).
Traditional materials, such as terracotta and hardwood floors, were used in the Cottage’s restoration. The comfortable furnishings are in typical Tuscan country style. This self-catering holiday accommodation is on two floors and consists of a spacious living room with fireplace, Sat-TV and hi-fi stereo, a large, fully equipped kitchen, a double bedroom with bathroom and shower, and a bedroom with twin beds and bathroom with shower. Pets accepted. Internet wi fi connection free of charge. Washing machine available, shared.
This Tuscany villa for rent is in an excellent position for visiting most Tuscan art centres such as Florence, at only 25km, Siena, Arezzo and Pisa. 
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Iano - RIF. S264

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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Montelupo fiorentino - RIF. S16

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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Montelupo fiorentino - RIF. S382

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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Montelupo fiorentino - RIF. S383

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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Montaione - RIF. S339

Accommodation Type: Villas
Area: Chianti   Position: Countryside
Province : Florence  

This beautiful villa is just one km from Montaione, a medieval village set in the heart of Tuscany, in a quiet, country area.
The holiday home is surrounded by a beautiful garden with swimming pool (12x6 m, open from the beginning of May to the end of September) and a large, comfy Jacuzzi. It consists of a main house measuring 240 sq m and a guesthouse of 40 sq m.
During the week, the owners offer a pizza dinner in the reception cottage facing the villa. Also available to clients are a kitchen garden and an orchard, where one can pick seasonal produce, games for children, a table tennis table and a barbecue. Clients can also book wine and olive oil tastings as well as a cook or a catering service. There are also three bikes to rent.
Distances: the village is within walking distance, as well as supermarkets (about 600-1000 m) and restaurants. Florence, Siena and Pisa are at about 55 km, while San Gimignano is only 20 km away and Volterra 29 km. Certainly a must is a visit to Certaldo and Colle Val d’Elsa.
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Badia a Passignano - RIF. S372

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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Reggello - RIF. S369

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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Tavarnelle - RIF. S371

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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