Stunning Farmhouse in Florentine hills Sleeps 8

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9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Lastra a Signa

Historic Center - Downtown20 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore26 min drive
Uffizi Gallery27 min drive
Florence (FLR-Peretola)32 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

This charming period farmhouse is a country family retreat, the perfect place to relax and unwind with the treasures of Florence on your doorstep. Set on a beautiful peaceful hillside 18 km from Florence, the traditional farmhouse has been meticulously restored by its owners, retaining its original stone arches, beamed ceilings and terracotta floors. The well furnished and equipped main house is cool, with three double bedrooms and one three bed room, plus 3 bathrooms. There is an annexe with double bed and single bed plus bathroom in the garden.
Oriental fabrics and pastel colours define the large, airy living areas, opening onto the terraces surrounding the house. The courtyard, pergola, terraces and loggia provide unparalleled outside living and dining areas with stunning views. Surrounded by pretty gardens and terraced grounds (6 hectares), the house has a lovely 12 m pool. Very comfortable and child-friendly, basic help included and cooking can be arranged as required.

Property manager

Eleanor

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lastra a Signa

Located in Lastra a Signa, this farm stay is in a rural area. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Gallery of the Academy of Florence are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Center - Downtown and Pitti Palace. Travelling with kids? Consider Hidron and Boboli Gardens. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

Lastra a Signa

What's nearby

Historic Center - Downtown - 20 min drive
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 22 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 26 min drive
Uffizi Gallery - 27 min drive
Ponte Vecchio - 27 min drive

Getting around

Lastra A Signa Station - 9 min drive
Aldo Moro Tram Stop - 18 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oveja Negra - ‬10 min drive
‪Bar Roma di Carradori Fabio e Stefania SNC - ‬10 min drive
‪Ristorante Il Castello di Signa - ‬12 min drive
‪American Show - ‬11 min drive
‪Gelateria Ballerini SNC - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning Farmhouse in Florentine hills Sleeps 8 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Stunning Farmhouse in Florentine hills Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Stunning Farmhouse in Florentine hills Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Farmhouse in Florentine hills Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Farmhouse in Florentine hills Sleeps 8 located?

This family-friendly Lastra a Signa farm stay is located in a rural location, 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Arno River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hidron and I Gigli Shopping Center. Renai Park and Cascine Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

7 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Tuscan Villa

The villa was rustic and lovely as advertised. The view is incredible and property beautiful. Eleanor was a great host and very responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M., Orpington, Bromley, United Kingdom

20 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location, fantastic holiday

A huge thank you for a fantastic holiday! The beautiful house and setting were perfect while the excellent pool, air con, spacious rooms and amenities ensured we had a brilliant family holiday, despite a 40 degree heatwave. The villa’s proximity to Florence and so many other locations is obviously a pivotal feature, but it’s the villa, its grounds and the views down the hillside that are most remarkable. It’s an amazing location that I’m struggling to find superlatives for - it’s simply stunning. Thank you again - we had one of the best family holidays ever!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

peter f.

15 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Rural Villa

The hosts were easily contacted and provided us with helpful local travel information in advance of our stay. This was much appreciated. The villa is accurately depicted in the photographs. Full of character and charm. The facilities are excellent and the kitchen well equipped. The pool is large and grounds are attractive. The house access of the road is quite steep and you need to be careful entering the drive from the road. We would highly recommend the property as a base for exploring this area of Tuscany. If you are visiting Florence the rail station is a 5-10 minute drive with good parking options.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

adam s.

19 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

28 wedding anniversary

We had a great time! The views are spectacular and the location is perfect for touring Tuscany towns with good access to Florence. Eleanor was helpful, answering our queries throughout the day and night. We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudio D., Einsiedeln, Switzerland

20 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastische Unterkunft

Wir haben uns im Haus von Eleanor sehr wohl gefühlt und haben unseren Aufenthalt sehr genossen. Das Haus bietet sehr viel Platz und ist top ausgestattet und wird sehr gepflegt. Der Pool war ebenfalls ein Highlight, welchen wir zu unserer alleinigen Benutzung zur Verfügung hatten. Der Pool und die Umgebung sind auch in hervorragendem Zustand und werden laufend gereinigt (Kompliment an Fernando). Vom Haus ist man in rund 30 Minuten in Florenz, daher bietet es eine hervorragende Ausgangslage für Exkursionen in der näheren und ferneren Umgebung (beispielsweise aus Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca oder ans Meer. Vielen Dank an Eleanor für den sehr netten Empfang und die guten Tips u.a. für Restaurants in der Umgebung. Wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Friedrich S.

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Außergewöhnlich

Traumhaft gelegenes, sehr geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Anwesen wie aus dem Bilderbuch. Sehr netter Kontakt zur äußerst hilfsbereiten Eigentümerin. Trotz Nähe zu Florenz eine Location in der Toskana fernab der Touristenströme.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Alan W., Blaricum, Nederland

27 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heel fijn vakantie

Very comfortable interior, clean, fairly well maintained, needs more attention to keeping the house and patios cool during very hot weather, and more comfortable outside seating and umbrellas.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johannes L.

11 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Herrliches Haus, Grundstück und Pool

Ein wunderschöner Ort, um sich mit großer Familie zu erholen und schöne Ausflüge zu unternhmen, besonders nach Florenz. Besonders genossen haben wir den sehr großen Pool mit schöner Aussicht ins Arnotal und mit schöner Wiese drumherum und sonnigen und schattigen Plätzen (Baumhaus im Olivenbaum). Die Auffahrt zum Grundstück ist sehr steil und kurvig, aber für geübte Autofahrer gut zu machen. Insgesamt ein tolles Anwesen!!

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Liselotte M.

12 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location with a lot of privacy

Very beautiful location. Pool and the view are amazing. A lot of space and privacy around the house. We loved the wood oven to make our own pizza. The owner of the house was very friendly and willing to help with any question we had.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David E.

13 July 2015

Beautiful relaxing property

My parents and partner and I were lucky enough to spend 9 nights here. The house is large and fitted out with good quality furnishing. This house is used and well lived in by the owners so it is not your regular holiday rental. After arriving we felt very much at home for 9 nights and it was hard to leave the place to explore Tuscany. The beautiful pool is set back from the property and we used it daily. The olive tree next to the pool has a day bed/tree house which was perfect for reading. Property is extremely private and peaceful we would highly recommend it to anyone. Florence was an easy drive away and close by a large shopping centre had everything we needed to stock up for our stay. We had a local Lady Monica come several times and she cooked for us and kept the house clean. It really was such a lovely holiday.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ekkehard L.

18 Sept 2014

Outstanding Vacation House Near Florence

After two years my close family, consisting of seven members within three Generations, spent again one week in an elegant and spacious vacation home near Lastra a Signa, not far from Florence (Tuscany). This separately and quietly located and completely restored house (obviously a former farmhouse) on the top of a hill with a marvellous view to the Tuscan landscape is generously invested and is provided with four to five self-contained sections with separated bedrooms and bathrooms. At pleasure everybody has the possibility to occasionally withdraw himself. The house is well equipped with a great kitchen with nearly all accessoires, a combined dining room and living room as well as with an ample reading room. An ambitious library is available as well. The different rooms are individually and tastefully furnished in a characteristic way and appealing for adepts. An ancillary house next to the front entrance is perfectly suited to take all kinds of meals if weather allows. A barbecue area alongside the house with an adjacent pizza oven and several terraces for various purposes are also available. To maintain further contacts to the external world nearly all facilities are in place (e.g. internet connection for laptops, i-phones, or tablets etc.). The house is surrounded by a huge site with many olive trees and fig trees suitable for an extensive walk. Approximately 100 to 150 meters away from the house (downward) is a magnificent swimming pool with fresh and clean water surrounded by a lawn for sunbathing and several kinds of beach chairs. It is a real pleasure to use the swimming pool. Furthermore it is to emphasize the convenient location of the property concerning the accessibilty of famous cultural sites (Florence, Lucca, Siena, Arezzo etc.) by car or train. The train station is not very far from the house. Several Tuscan vineyards are also easily available. Altogether, it can be summarized, that the described lovely property is suitable for relaxing vacations combined with the experience of Tuscan culture and lifestyle.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

26 July 2014

Charming farmhouse in a stunning setting.

Our stay at this charming farmhouse exceeded our expectations in every way! The house is lovingly and artfully restored and updated, rustic and elegant at the same time. It's comfortable and well equipped with a great kitchen and wonderful books. The grounds are gorgeous; the photos simply cannot do them justice. The home is perched on a small mountain accessible on a windy, semi-private drive, surrounded by olive groves. The pool overlooks the valley with a stunning view. It's difficult to want to leave the property to do the many interesting nearby excursions! We went to all the restaurants recommended by the very gracious homeowner, and enjoyed them all. Our favorite was Da Delfina, which entered the rankings of my top 20... anywhere. Another highlight was our tour and lunch at Capezzana, which the homeowner facilitated. Beautiful wines and award winning olive oil , enjoyed in a Renaissance villa. Our lunch was delicious and cooked by the cooking school there. The home is really well located, with a short drive to nearby Signa or Lastra a Signa where one can access the train. Getting into the city center of Florence is a breeze and takes about 20 minutes with trains running frequently. We also drove to Lucca one day and wished we had had more time there because it is a completely charming walled city. The guys did a bike tour with Ibiketuscany and loved it, but it was quite challenging. The homeowner is very accommodating and helped us with suggestions and arrangements. I do recommend having the cook prepare a few meals. When we arrived late and jet lagged, there was a wonderful meal waiting that was very delicious. We had her cook for us another night as well, and it is quite a treat after a long day of touring! So, we cannot recommend the property more highly!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C., Vero Beach, FL USA

9 Nov 2013

Privacy in the Heart of the Art World!

We spent 3 glorious weeks soaking up Tuscan sunshine, Florentine art and history, and Italian generosity--all in this wonderful farmhouse sitting at the very top of a hill. And we were just 20 minutes outside of Florence! Photos simply don't do it justice; the sounds of the train running through the valley, the neighboring farm dogs chatting with each other during the early evenings, the smells of something wonderful being prepared in the old kitchen. Four U.S. couples joined us--each for at least a few days, but no more than a week at a time each. The local train station is less than 10 minutes away and runs twice hourly right into the heart of historic Florence (SMN)--a 17 minute ride. From there, trains such as the 90 minute nonstop train to Rome, run regularly. Some of us took that train to Rome for a "day trip"; others spent a couple of days in Rome. And we ALL agreed it was wonderful to be returning to this villa because of the peace and quiet! The villa is rustic, but completely modernized, including WiFi. Baths are modern; the kitchen has a wonderful gas stove and oven AND a dishwasher. Washing machine? Absolutely. And it cannot be more ZEN than to hang laundry on the outdoor clothes line, taking advantage of sun and breezes every afternoon. I might miss that the most. The owner put us in touch with a lovely local cook/housekeeper who saw to it that our party (which varied in size week to week) ate homestyle Italian food at our own villa table twice weekly. The cost of this service was VERY reasonable and the food was first class. Wonderful to come home to after a day of touring downtown! Although we did not use the large swimming pool, it is beautifully located just a 30 second walk through the olive grove, on a knoll offering a spectacular view of old ruins and vineyards. Summer visitors will simply fall in love with the site of the pool and the beauty of the gardens overall. Several terraces surround the villa, and each presents it's own beautiful vistas. There is an outdoor fireplace too! Perfect for sipping chianti on a warm (or let's agree--even a cool..) evening! Fifteen minutes from the villa is a HUGE "warehouse like" grocery and homegoods store---open daily! Every possible type of food, local grown and internationally made too is available, as well as things we really NEED. I can't imagine a more perfect combination of privacy and convenience for a dream vacation to Tuscany!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

31 Jan 2012

A most charming house in a fantastic location

We had a fantastic stay in this very Tuscan yet personal house hidden in the most charming part of the region. To wake up every morning with the most spectacular view and drink the morning coffee while looking out on the hills and smelling the fragrance of all the flowers in the garden, have given us a remarkable memory. Even if we are a big family, everyone found their own space in the house and garden and the vincinity to Firenze and other pretty villages made it possible for everyone to find something to do during all four weeks of our stay. The owners engagement and service mindness made the stay even better than what we ever could have pictured. There is no question we will come back to this place in the future.