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10/10 Excellent
CHANTAL B.
27 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un appartement de rêve à seulement 12 km de Florence
CHANTAL B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Apartment
Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence..!
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroomSleeps 460 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Scandicci, Tuscany
- Historic Centre of Florence16 min drive
- Piazza di Santa Maria Novella19 min drive
- Ponte Vecchio24 min drive
- Florence (FLR-Peretola)36 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
2 Single Futons
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence..!
The "La Vista" ( apartment is part of a 13th century farmhouse (with another two apartments for rental purposes: "L'Acetaia" code HAUK 8043566 (60sqmts sleeps 4) and "La Stalla" code HAUK 8584399 (40 sqmts, sleeps 2)
It is located on the 1st floor. The entrance to the apt is directly into a large livingroom/kitchen/dining-room. There are two single sofabeds in the room. There is access to a roof-terrace with beautiful views of the valley. To the left a window which gives onto the courtyard of what used to be the main building, a typical 13th centuryTuscan Villa plus a well of the same period.
At the entrance of the flat to the right there is a small corridor which leads, to a bathroom (with: basin,shower, bidet, wc) and double bedroom with a breathtaking view of the valley, forest and olive groves.
The property is set on a private hill, half a mile from the main road. It's only 8 miles from Florence, but because of it's quiet and secluded feeling, it is as though it were totally immersed in its surrounding wild nature and very far from the madding crowds..!
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO COME HERE WITH INDEPENDENT MEANS OF TRANSPORT..!
There is a private parking. A very cheap and efficient tramway is awaiting at the bottom of the hill ! The car can be parked , free of charge ("Villa Costanza" terminal), it reaches the other terminal (Stazione di S.Maria Novella) in about 20 mins). So you don't need to worry about paying expensive parking charges !
There is a very practical "EUROSPIN" supermarket only 30 yards from the Power Station on the main road (Via Pisana) from Via delle Fonti direction > Lastra a Signa on your left (4,5km / 5 prop.)
The location is close to all the important double carriageways leading up to all the main towns and places of interest in Tuscany (10 mins). These however, can not be seen or heard from the property.
N.B.: our dirt track road is only in part a private road of ours, so, at times, not always in a perfect state of upkeep, we therefore advise that it is not suitable for low slung sports cars..!
It is located on the 1st floor. The entrance to the apt is directly into a large livingroom/kitchen/dining-room. There are two single sofabeds in the room. There is access to a roof-terrace with beautiful views of the valley. To the left a window which gives onto the courtyard of what used to be the main building, a typical 13th centuryTuscan Villa plus a well of the same period.
At the entrance of the flat to the right there is a small corridor which leads, to a bathroom (with: basin,shower, bidet, wc) and double bedroom with a breathtaking view of the valley, forest and olive groves.
The property is set on a private hill, half a mile from the main road. It's only 8 miles from Florence, but because of it's quiet and secluded feeling, it is as though it were totally immersed in its surrounding wild nature and very far from the madding crowds..!
IT IS ESSENTIAL TO COME HERE WITH INDEPENDENT MEANS OF TRANSPORT..!
There is a private parking. A very cheap and efficient tramway is awaiting at the bottom of the hill ! The car can be parked , free of charge ("Villa Costanza" terminal), it reaches the other terminal (Stazione di S.Maria Novella) in about 20 mins). So you don't need to worry about paying expensive parking charges !
There is a very practical "EUROSPIN" supermarket only 30 yards from the Power Station on the main road (Via Pisana) from Via delle Fonti direction > Lastra a Signa on your left (4,5km / 5 prop.)
The location is close to all the important double carriageways leading up to all the main towns and places of interest in Tuscany (10 mins). These however, can not be seen or heard from the property.
N.B.: our dirt track road is only in part a private road of ours, so, at times, not always in a perfect state of upkeep, we therefore advise that it is not suitable for low slung sports cars..!
Property manager
Julian & Anna
Languages
English, French, German, Italian
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number IT048041B56S4PIF5A
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 GBP 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
Scandicci
Located in Scandicci, this apartment is in a rural area. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Travelling with kids? Consider Boboli Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Visarno Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Scandicci, Tuscany
What's nearby
- Historic Centre of Florence - 16 min drive - 12.0 km
- Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 19 min drive - 13.7 km
- Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 22 min drive - 15.9 km
- Uffizi Gallery - 23 min drive - 17.7 km
- Ponte Vecchio - 24 min drive - 18.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chef Express - Area di Servizio Lastra a Signa - 14 min drive
- L'Officina del Gusto - 11 min drive
- Antica Pizzicheria San Martino - 7 min drive
- HELLO SAJID DONER KEBAB SNC - 10 min drive
- Bar La Lanterna - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Cleanliness
9.2/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
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Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Noel M.
11 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Un séjour très agréable
Noel M.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer H., STOCKTON
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic view!
Jennifer H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Emmanuelle G.
24 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Une beauté au cœur de la campagne toscane
Emmanuelle G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Katja H.
12 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tolle Lage
Katja H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dominique L.
12 June 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bon séjour.
Dominique L.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2022
8/10 Good
Kathrin D.
4 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Objekt für einen ruhigen Urlaub, trotzdem Stadtnähe zu Florenz
Kathrin D.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019
About the host
Hosted by Julian & Anna
I have been a farmer (wine and olive oil) on this family property for many years. I now own part of the farm and only produce small amounts of organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. My wife and I enjoy hosting and meeting people from all over the world. I also work as a driver-guide in rural tourism for agencies and organise wine and cultural wine tours.
Why they chose this property
The farm was around 200 acres (80 Ha) when my parents purchased it in 1958. In 2002 I acquired my share of the property and decided to stay on in the same farmhouse with my family (wife and three daughters) and continue to cultivate olive trees, fruit trees, and other, organically, and to make part of the building available for holiday lettings.
What makes this property unique
The reason for continuing to live here is quite clear if you visit us ! There is peace, tranquillity, still a lot of wild nature, although we are just a stone's throw from the city centre (Florence). The property is set on a hill in the middle of peace and quiet. After half a mile of dirt track-road, running through a lovely oak forest, olive groves lead you to the most enchanting small group of farmhouses which formed the original estate.
What makes this place unique is the total privacy it offers, as the property is set on top of a privately owned hill. This location offers breath-taking views, in close contact with the surrounding wild life and maintaining the rustic authenticity of the buildings.
What makes this place unique is the total privacy it offers, as the property is set on top of a privately owned hill. This location offers breath-taking views, in close contact with the surrounding wild life and maintaining the rustic authenticity of the buildings.
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian
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