House on Florence Hills - 4 Miles Away from Downtown Florence! Florence Vacation Rental by Owner Listing 103389

The double bedroom called "Calcio Storico"

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Location: Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe (4 miles away from the ancient walls of downtown Florence)

Accommodations:  House, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)

Located atop the hill of the ancient Certosa abbey of Florence, only 4 miles away from the ancient walls of downtown Florence, the Rustico della Certosa house is the ideal lodging for those who wish to visit the city during the day, and relax by night. Immersed in the green countryside of Florence, the Rustico della Certosa house is located by the Certosa highway exit, 5 minutes away, in a strategic position to visit the wonderful hills of Tuscany!

During the day, it is possible to visit the countless works of art of Florence, but also to organize short day-trips in the luxuriant Chianti countryside, with the Rustico being in the Chianti Putto region. You can enjoy Greve in Chianti, also known as the pearl of Chianti, only 30 minutes away, the beautiful San Gimignano about 35 minutes away, the famous town of Siena about 40 minutes away Sant'Andera in Percussina with the Niccolo' Machiavelli museum-house only 5 minutes away (all distances are calculated based on car transportation).

It's very easy to reach the historic city centre of Florence from our property: infact the nearest bus stop is 2Kms away for the property. In front of the bus stop there is a big FREE parking, where you can park the car and catch the bus for the historic city centre. The bus takes 10-15 minutes to reach the Duomo of Florence.

For the past few centuries, the Rustico della Certosa was a simple building, created to welcome peasants working on the surrounding hills. During the 2000's, the building was completely renovated, paying close attention not to remove or alter those unique elements that remind it's rustic past, that is, the big fireplace in the middle of the dining room, the ancient exposed wood beams, and the original cotto floors from Impruneta.

The 5 bedrooms are tastefully furnished, inspired by the major historic events of the surrounding areas. There are a fully equipped kitchen, a big dining room and a big living room. In the dining room there is also a cupboard furnished by all necessary to testing the Italian wine (Professional testing glasses, decanter, information about the most famous Tuscany wine cellars).

The garden, in the spring and summer months, is a true oasis, where you can relax, maybe read a book and enjoy a cocktail. If the sun is hitting really hard, you can seek refuge under the big umbrella and nap on the lawn chairs available for you.

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• Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • Washer: The washer is in the house and it's not shared with other units.
  • Linens Provided
  • Off Street Parking
  • Wood Fireplace
• Beds
  • Queen Bed (4)
  • Double Bed
  • Convertible Bed (2)
  • Crib
• Entertainment
  • Cable/Satellite TV
  • DVD
  • Video Library: There are some films and some cartoons for the children
  • CD Player
  • Stereo System
• Kitchen
  • Full Kitchen
  • Cooking Utensils Provided
  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Catering Available
• Outdoor Features
  • Charcoal BBQ Grill
  • Deck/Patio: There is a table with a big umbrella in the garden with 12 chairs where guestes can have lunch or dinner.
• View/Location
  • Monument View: From the gate of the property you can see the historic city centre of Florence and also the "Duomo" of Florence.
• Other Amenities
  • Tasting wine cupboard in the dining room with professional tasting glasses, decanter for old wine tasting and other professional instruments to taste the italian wine. Library in the living room with many itineraries and place descriptions, maps, address of the recomanded restaurants, wine cellars and museum in the Florence area.
• Suitability
  • Pet Friendly
  • Kid Friendly: There is a garden area for the kids with a little house, a slide, a swing and other toys.
• Activities (on site and nearby)
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Theme Park (Amusement Park)
  • Shopping
  • Sightseeing
  • Restaurants
  • Swimming
  • Fitness Center/Gym
  • Cinemas/Movie Theaters
  • Museums
  • Horseback Riding
• Other Activities
  • The house is also near the four Tuscany Unesco heritage sites: 1.Towers of Sangiminiano (30 minutes away from the property by car); 2.Historic centre of Siena (45 minutes away from the property by car); 3.Piazza del Duomo of Pisa (50 minutes away from the property by car); 4.Historic centre of Florence (10-15 minutes away from the property by car).

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Jul-Aug ....... €1300/week.
Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct .... €1200/week.
Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dic ....... € 950/week.
20th Dicember - 10th January €1400/week
Price is per property per weeks for 6 persons.
The price per week for each extra person is €75.
Linen, towels and Departure Cleaning Fee are included in rates.
Free private parking place is available for our guests.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.

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• 06/13/08
  Positive Rating
  , Phoenix,Arizona,USA
  • The villa was our family's sanctuary from the crowds and heat of Florence. It was quiet and cool with tons of room for a family to spread out, both in the house and beautiful garden. The views were postcard perfect. Alessandro, Enrico & Arianna Berni were the perfect hosts, always helpful and going far beyond the basics to make sure our stay went smoothly. They made us feel very at home and welcome while giving us a true taste of Italian life. Ultimately, a great location, great value, and terrific people. We couldn't ask for anything more. Please feel free to contact me for more specifics. Linda R, USA
• 03/19/08
  Positive Rating
  , Ottawa, Canada
  • This was a wonderful place to stay. The location is perfect for getting to Florence and all the tourist destinations nearby. The villa is large, attractive, fully equipped, clean and quiet. They even supplied us with coffee! The owners were very pleasant and most helpful in terms of suggestions for getting around the area. We would happily recommend this villa to others and hope to return ourselves. Brenda, Ottawa, Canada
• 09/18/07
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  Josi Morales , New York, NY
  • I just spent a week in this very charming villa with 7-9 friends and it was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! I celebrated my 50th Birthday - Adriana & Alessandro could not have been more helpful!!!!!!! Wonderful Tuscany Living!!!! Eat at La Certosa which is about a mile away or at Chichibio at 1/2 the cost of downtown Firenze. Do a circut walk from the villa, enjoying the countryside with the amazing vineyards and homes or stay on the property and picnic as you take in the Tuscan countryside!!!!!! Many a cooking party were enjoyed in the kitchen and later served in the garden. Great choice at a remarkable rate!!!!! Well worth the money!!!!
• 04/14/07
  Positive Rating
  Marie-Agnès Roch , France
  • All is perfect
• 03/30/07
  Positive Rating
  , Paris
  • The owners of the place are very charming people, involved in all details and available for help. The flat is very large and comfortable. The light in the evening is outstanding. We appreciated the depth of the silence, especially in the night. The garden is also very pleasant. You really feel like being in the countryside, despite you are so close to Firenze. We really enjoyed everything in this place and we are looking forward to coming back soon Agnes d. From Paris, France.

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