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Archipettoli
Florence and surroundings, Tuscany, Italy
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Our view
With fourteen acres of private grounds and panoramic views of the Apennines, this cosy family villa in Tuscany is in prime position to visit Florence, Siena and the heart of Chianti wine country.
In brief
- Magnificent views
- Extensive lawned gardens
- Easy access to shops and restaurants
About the villa
The sturdy stone walls of this former farmhouse have stood since the 13th century, and the rural views the house commands are probably as tranquil now as then. But there the similarities end, for careful restoration has transformed the tower-topped building into a comfortable and characterful family villa. Furnished in traditional Tuscan style, under heavily beamed ceilings, the house is ideally flexible for families, with three of its bedrooms designed for use as a double or twin beds. The kitchen/breakfast room is complemented by a built-in barbecue and covered terrace, for al fresco dining and superb sunset views. And in spacious lawned gardens, with trees, flowering shrubs and swathes of lavender, there is table tennis, badminton and a twelve metre pool, along with a solar-heated pool shower. With a local shop 3km away, the villa is 10km from amenities in San Casciano, just 25km from fabulous sightseeing in Florence, and within 50km of Siena and San Gimignano .
Villa details
Accommodation
First Floor
- Master twin bedroom (can be double) with bathroom ensuite and walk-in shower
- Single room with independent access to landing (interconnects with Master twin room)
- Twin bedroom (can be double)
- Twin bedroom (can be double) with shower room en suite
- Sitting room
- Shower room
- Twin bedroom
Second Floor
- Tower sitting/single room
Facilities
Cooking Outdoors
- Built-in barbecue
- Weber barbecue
Entertainment
- Smart TV
- WiFi
- DVD Player
- CD player
Games and Sports
- Table tennis
Keeping Cool
- Standing oscillating fans in bedrooms
Kitchen Essentials
- Fridge/freezer
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Hob
- Oven
- Nespresso coffee machine
- SAECO Incanto coffee bean machine and a filter machine
- Filter coffee machine
Private Pool
Villa Essentials
- Washing Machine
- Iron & Ironing Board
- Safe
- Insect screens
- Dryer
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Important Information
Fewer of you? Lower occupancy price applies as follows: one price 1-8 people and then price changes individually from 9 up to 12. Please note some bedrooms may remain closed.
Please note maximum occupancy is 12 but we only recommend 10 due to the amount of living and dining space.
Unobtrusive owner lives in a self-contained annexe with independent entrance.
CV Contact
An English speaking CV representative in Italy will be available by phone during your stay. Contact details will be sent with your travel documents.
TENANCY TIMES
Arrival from 17:00. Departure by 10:00.
LOW WALLS
Please refer to the Health & Safety pages on this website.
Location
Activities
- Horse riding and tennis 5km Montespertoli
- Golf 5km dell'Ugolino
Amenities
- Shop in San Pancrazio 2.9km
- La Romita 3km
- small supermarket and bar in Bargino 3.7km
- Supermarket in Tavarnelle Val Di Pesa 7 km
- Large supermarket in San Casciano Val di Pesa 10km
- San Casciano 8km
Places of Interest
- Certaldo 17km
- Florence 25km
- Radda in Chianti 31km
- San Gimignano 40km
- Siena 50km
- Volterra 57km
- Lucca 87km
- Orvieto 168km
Airport
- Florence Airport 40km
- Pisa Airport 77 km
Florence
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The hills south of Florence, known as the Chianti, look like most people’s idea of ‘classic Tuscany’. Fortress towns such as Castellina and Radda look out over mile after mile of rolling, vine-clad fields, spotted with Tuscany villas. The region’s major annual festival, September’s Rassegna del Chianti Classico in Greve, celebrates the grape harvest, and signs inviting anyone on a Chianti holiday to a roadside enoteca (wine tasting canteen or shop) are a common sight. The Gothic city of Siena, south of Chianti, is the biggest hill-town of all, with a stash of Medieval art and architecture unmatched in Italy.
But Tuscany still has surprises to offer, and unknown even to many Italians. Maremma, only a two-hour drive southwest of the city of Florence is an extensive and largely undeveloped territory in stark contrast to the compact, ordered Chianti hillsides around Florence and Siena that have, until now, been the major draw for visiting wine lovers.The Maremma has great restaurants, and a treasure trove of new wineries.
Find out more about Florence
Essential Information
Please note that there is a European tourist tax payable on arrival. Further details will be advised prior to arrival.
Having a barbecue in Italy is one of the best ways to cook your food but you may find that due to long drought periods in high season barbecuing may be restricted in some areas. You will be informed if this happens by your house staff or local representative.
FLIGHTS
CV Villas is happy to book flights for our customers on scheduled, chartered or low cost airlines from London and regional UK airports. Please ask for details.
CAR HIRE
Car hire can be pre-booked through CV Villas with collection at the airport.
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