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  • 12 guests

  • 6 bedrooms

  • 6 bathrooms

  • 5,382 sq/ft

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This traditional Italian farmhouse has been carefully restored to create a beautiful villa. Set on the edge of the small village of Tavarnelle in the hills surrounding Florence, there’s definitely a touch of old school romance to this home. Wisteria winds its way around the pergolas, and the honeyed stonework of the farmhouse is draped in vines from its terracotta roof tiles down to the sun-drenched terraces surrounding it. Inside, the spaces are on a grand scale, with vaulted ceilings in the kitchen and lounge area that makes you feel like you’re residing in a medieval castle. There’s a long table for feasting, a huge stone archway and fireplace, and heavy velvet drapes strung across the outside doors. Four-poster beds and cavernous bathrooms only add to the effect. This is a character-packed home, ideal for a big group of family and friends to come and spend time together. With its large grounds, swimming pool, sun terraces and ample indoor areas, there’s more than enough space for everyone to socialise together or spread out and do their own thing as desired.


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What to expect


Highlights

Dive in for a wake up swim, then stretch out on a sun lounger and relax

Dive in for a wake up swim, then stretch out on a sun lounger and relax

Stack the table for a feast in the characterful dining area and kitchen

Stack the table for a feast in the characterful dining area and kitchen

Recline in the cool of the reading room when fun in the sun all gets too much

Recline in the cool of the reading room when fun in the sun all gets too much

Gather for an aperitif with garden views on the lounge terrace

Gather for an aperitif with garden views on the lounge terrace

Retreat to the shady pergola for a moment of calm

Retreat to the shady pergola for a moment of calm

Stoke up the barbecue then work up an appetite with a ping pong tournament

Stoke up the barbecue then work up an appetite with a ping pong tournament

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Home truths

  • The swimming pool is open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October

About this stay


Amenities

Outdoor seating

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Pets allowed

Parking available

Washing machine

Bedrooms & bathrooms

6 bedrooms, 8 beds

6 bathrooms

Extras

Arranged by your host • Subject to availability


VIP services

Airport pick up

Additional fees

  • Well-behaved pets are welcome to join you upon request for an additional fee of €50 each per week.Cost on request
  • Tourist tax is not included in the price – this will need to be paid locally on-site upon arrival.Cost on request
  • Your host can arrange extra cleaning services for an additional fee of €22 per hour, per cleaner. They can also arrange extra linen for €15 per person.Cost on request

Local guide


About Florence West

Machiavelli, da Vinci, Botticelli, Michaelangelo, Galileo - it’s hard to concisely capture Florence’s monumental impact on the arts, science and philosophy, but a swift run-through of some of the main names active in the Republic during the Renaissance era gives you an idea of just how influential it really was. Today’s tourists will be only too happy to learn that much of the Tuscan city’s historic centre remains unchanged since...

Get around

Airport

Amerigo Vespucci

48 min

Pisa International

1 hr 8 min

Bologna Guglielmo Marconi

1 hr 38 min

Train station

Barberino Val d'Elsa

28 min

Bus stop

Il Valico

11 min

Local shops & services

Supermarket

9 min

Cafe

9 min

Pharmacy

7 min

Points of interest

Beach

Bilancino Beach

1 hr 3 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Pets welcome

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 10:00

Wifi

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    30

    days

    Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 30 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Emma

This home is managed by a business on behalf of its owner. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. As well as looking after top-quality homes, this wonderful team are more than happy to help arrange extras that will take your stay to the next level.

Registration or licence number: IT048054B4QZACNKOT.

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