Location: Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe
Accommodations: Antique Villas, 5 Bedrooms, 5 Baths (Sleeps 2-12)
Three comfortable sources of accommodation near to Florence. These fully renovated and tastefully furnished houses stand in the middle of a large garden, with an elegant pool and wonderful views.
This accommodation offers both: rural peace and quiet but also proximity to Florence. Girasole is situated in Bagno a Ripoli - an elegant region about a 15-minute drive from the center of Florence. Antique villas stand among olive groves. The estate is accessed through electronic gates. Three houses stand on the sizeable lawn, the middle one being the owner's villa, behind which there is a smaller house containing the Tosca and Mina apartments.
Casa Violetta, a small, separate villa, is a short distance away. These three units can either be rented together or individually. Both guest houses together can accommodate a total of 12 people: ten people in the five double rooms and two on sofa beds with five bathrooms.
The houses have just been redecorated. They have stylish interiors and a high standard of comfort. The furniture and fabrics have been chosen with great care. Everything is of good quality and well made. In the design of the apartments great care was taken to ensure a maximum of room and privacy.
The gardens are immense: neat lawns surround the various houses; the lawns gently merge into the olive groves. Specially furnished garden sitting areas have been provided for each apartment. At the far end of the garden there is a lovely pool with a magnificent view through olive trees - across the valley to the silhouette of Florence in the distance. Peace and tranquility are guaranteed here. You will get a good night's sleep here!
The Tosca apartment (140qm) is located in the ancient part of the house - a medieval tower of the year 1200. It is equipped with TV (regional programs) and washing machine. Particularly characteristic is the brick cross-vault style of the spacious and bright sitting room. The striking pattern of the elegant, olive wood, parquet floor adds a unique touch to the apartment.
The Mina apartment (130qm) is on the upper floor with a separate entrance via an outside staircase. The steps are quite steep and therefore not suitable for elderly persons. Mina is equipped with washing machine.
Our tip: although these are two separate apartments, they are also suitable as combined accommodation for a larger group. If Mina and Tosca are rented together they can accommodate a maximum of eight people. Meals could be taken together at the large table in Tosca apartment.
Casa Violetta (100qm) is a detached mini-villa. It is situated near the pool and a good distance from the other two houses. This small, modern house has a bright kitchen/living room with a long glass front and air conditioning. There is also a washing machine, dishwasher, and satellite TV. Apart from the garden areas, Casa Violetta also has a small private patio. The direct garden access is particularly convenient: the kitchen leads onto the small patio and the two bedrooms into the garden. This cottage has the best views of Florence.
There is a restaurant in close proximity - just a walk down the hill. Girasole is an ideal starting point for going on excursions to Florence and the Chianti region. And after a long day filled with art you can return easily to your villa, where you can enjoy the rural setting in peace and quiet cooling off and having fun at the pool.
APARTMENT TOSCA 140 qm (four plus two people):
* Ground floor - private entrance (from the garden), one kitchen, one sitting room divided into sofa and dining room areas (sofa bed), one bedroom with twin beds, and one bathroom (shower).
* Basement - one double-size room and one bathroom (shower). This basement has only one small window in the bedroom.
APARTMENT MINA 130 qm (two plus two people):
* First floor - separate entrance via an outside staircase to the upper floor, one spacious sitting room divided into sofa (sofa bed) and dining areas, one kitchen, one double-size bedroom, one bathroom (shower), and one bathroom (bathtub).
CASA VIOLETTA 100 qm (four people):
Ground floor - one spacious, conservatory-style kitchen/living room with sofa unit (air-conditioned).
* Basement - one double-size room with access to the garden, one room with twin beds and garden access (the beds are not of the same height; one pull-out bed), and one bathroom (shower).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Casa Violetta has AC.
- Washer (3)
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- King Bed (4)
- Twin/Single Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- Shared Pool
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (3)
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (3)
- Dishwasher (3)
- Outdoor Features
- Deck/Patio (3)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In Euros)
Apartment Tosca (Pers.2).. High Season .. € 1270 / week.
Apartment Tosca (Pers.2).. Mid Season .. € 1120 / week.
Apartment Tosca (Pers.2).. Off Season .. € 900 / week.
Casa Viola (Pers.4)....... High Season .. € 1540 / week.
Casa Viola (Pers.4)....... Mid Season .. € 1360 / week.
Casa Viola (Pers.4)....... Off Season .. € 1140 / week.
Apartment Mina (Pers.2)... High Season .. € 1270 / week.
Apartment Mina (Pers.2)... Off Season .. € 910 / week.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
- Pool in the olive grove with stunning views onto Florence - Florence/Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany, Italy Accommodation
- The detached mini villa Casa Violetta has a private and panoramic terrace - Florence/Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany, Italy Accommodation
- The apartments Tosca and Mina form a detached house in a large garden - Florence/Bagno a Ripoli, Tuscany, Italy Accommodation
- Large and bright living room of the Mina apartment
- Large and bright living/kitchen of Casa Violetta
- Well-kept lawns surround the houses
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #27244
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