Villas with Cooking lessons in Florence

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. 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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Tavarnelle - RIF. S376

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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Reggello - RIF. S377

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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Reggello - RIF. S396

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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