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Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence !

Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence !

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Apt 3, 'L'Acetaia' , bedroom
View of  hamlet
Apt 3, 'L'Acetaia', private terraced-garden
Apt 3, ' L'Acetaia ', main bathroom
Apt 3 - ' L'Acetaia'- bathroom (ground floor)

Overview of Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence !

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
1 bedroom3 bathroomsSleeps 450 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Scandicci (Firenze), Tuscany
  • Popular LocationHistoric Center - Downtown11 min drive
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore17 min drive
  • Popular LocationUffizi Gallery18 min drive
  • AirportPisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

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 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 private parking.

The "L'Acetaia" apartment has a private Mediterranean shrub garden, with deck chairs a table and 4/6 chairs, a ground BBQ and a hamoc and a small pool for kids.
It is set on two floors. At the entrance a dining-living-room with a double sofa bed and a small kitchen with a gas stove, oven, and washing machine. A shower room with basin and WC. A staircase leads up to the 1st floor. On your right another bathroom with two basins, bidet, WC and shower. A short corridor, then the double bedroom with an arched window with lovely views of the valley..!
There are two other apts on the property: "La Stalla" for 2 p (40sqmts code HAUK 8584399) with small terraced garden and use of communal garden and shade and "La Vista" up to 4p (60sqmts code HAUK 8551054), with its own roof-terrace with shade.
The farmhouse retains all the original Tuscan 13th cent characteristics, and it's set in an enchanting position. Perched up on a hill, with excellent exposure, therefore plenty of breeze in hot summers. Private parking (40 yds). Close to Florence city centre (8 miles), 10 mins from motorways (coast, Pisa, Arezzo, Siena, etc). These cannot be seen or heard. Shop and bakery within 5 mins drive (location Inno). Typical country 'trattorias', such as "FIORE", "Mamalù" , "La Lanterna", "Lo Spigo", and others, quite close (5/15 mins).

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.

On request, my wife Anna, can prepare breakfast and typical Tuscan evening meals.

At the bottom of the hill there is a very efficient (every 4 mins) tramway which goes right into the centre of Florence (rail/station > Stazione di S.Maria Novella - last stop) in 15-20 mins. You can park your car next to the tramway, free of charge (4 miles/6km away from the property, in Scandicci). The ticket machine is next to the tram (€1.50 pp freq. ev. 5 mins). To avoid fines, don't forget to validate yr ticket once you are on the tram !
Owners organic extra virgin olive oil, organic jams, preserves, chutneys, organic fruit and wines, can be purchased.

Property manager

Julian & Anna
Premier Host
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Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are always welcome !

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 22 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Over 2 persons there is a small charge per night per person One set of towels and sheets are usually provided up to 7/8 night stays.
Heating has an extra charge. Please make sure that lights and extractor fans are turned off and doors are locked ! Thanks.
Please follow owners's instructions on how to dispose of the rubbish. Thank you ! Smoking will be allowed on the terrace..(please !). Thank you !

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 and a deadlock

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 EUR 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 holiday home 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 Center - Downtown and Pitti Palace. Travelling with kids? Consider Boboli Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Visarno Arena. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and horse riding nearby.
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Scandicci (Firenze), Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Historic Center - Downtown - 11 min drive
  • Pitti Palace - 13 min drive
  • Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 13 min drive
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 17 min drive
  • Uffizi Gallery - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Lastra A Signa Station - 7 min drive
  • De André (Ciliegi) Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pasticceria Laboratorio del Gusto Firenze - 5 min drive
  • L'Officina del Gusto - 6 min drive
  • Antica Pizzicheria San Martino - 15 min walk
  • HELLO SAJID DONER KEBAB SNC - 5 min drive
  • Il Panino Tondo Lastra a Signa - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence ! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 22 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence !?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence !?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence ! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Arno River, Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens. Hidron and Historic Center - Downtown are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hosts
The highlight of my stay was the charming couple who run the place. Anna and Julian are very good hosts. Their organic oĺive oil was one the best I have tasted. The property feels remote yet very close and has easy access to Fllorence
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Peace and Quiet
My wife and I stayed Podere Vigliano Vecchio for 7 days during our honeymoon as a base to explore the region. After being flummoxed by the crowds in Florence itself Julian and Anna recommended some smaller towns and local restaurants to visit which retained much more of the Italian charm we were after. Anna kindly even organised tickets for us to see the main galleries during our stay. Florence was only a short trip by car (10min) and then tram (20min) and yet you arrive back at the farmhouse in quiet and idyllic surroundings and I found myself stranded in the hammock for many an hour during the heat of the day enjoying the rolling olive groves stretching from the terrace. Loved it. Only tip would be to bring some mosquito spray!

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Tuscany
Relaxing week, convenient location. Peaceful. Julian and Anna were lovely people. They were helpful and available whenever needed. Thank you. We miss Puppy ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We hope to be back
We made Julian & Anna’s vrbo our home base for visiting Florence, Sienna, Lucca, Pisa, & Volterra. It was our first time in Tuscany. First, our hosts are “salt of the earth” good people who are authentic & caring. They shared some vegetables from their garden with us, gave us good advise, and were wonderful to talk to about Italy & life. We truly enjoyed seeing them & talking to them every day. Next, the apartment we were in had all we needed for our stay. It has a half size refrigerator and freezer that work well, gas stove, sharp knives, pots, pans etc. We lacked nothing. The beds were comfortable & we made use of the two fans they supplied us. The showers both worked well as did the clothes washer. Our clothes dried quickly on the drying rack. There is a new COOP about 10 minutes from the place. It has everything, including wine, prosecco, liquor, beer. It is just a 10 minute drive to the tram parking lot called “Villa Costanza Statione.” Here you can park for free, and buy an Urban Ticket (only 1.50 Euro) to Florence (Firenze). The parking lot is often full, but we waited for the next tram to arrive & kindly asked if people were leaving. The trans run every 4-5 minutes. We also purchased some jams, olives, & organic olive oil from Julian & Anna from their farm. Five Stars if you want a country experience & good humans as hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllisch gelegenes Ferienhaus im Olivenhain
Wir haben uns bei unserem Aufenthalt sehr wohl gefühlt. Ausstattung war gut, wie beschrieben. Es war alles vorhanden. Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis hat gestimmt. Die Vermieter haben uns sehr freundlich begrüßt und waren immer ansprechbar. Der liegt zentral und man kann viele Städte besuchen. Wir haben uns Olivenöl und Honig aus der hauseigenen Herstellung mitgenommen, aber noch nicht probiert. Vielen Dank für alles und bleiben Sie gesund.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Julian & Anna

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My wife(Anna) and I (Julian) are British citizens, but both have some Italian blood and have lived on this property since we got married.
I am essentially an extra virgin olive oil producer, but I also enjoy organizing wine tours. My wife is an English teacher in Italian schools, but her presence is fundamental for running this business. Anna is also an excellent cook and therefore has decided, if anyone wishes, to give a few cooking lessons (on the premises).
Anna and I love living in the country and enjoy having guests who appreciate this beautiful Tuscan hamlet on top of a hill, but at the same time we are literally a stone's throw from Florence, where we wish to enrich our cultural and social needs !

Why they chose this property

This property is part of a hamlet which was bought by my parents in the late 50's. We decided to come away from Milan and live here, permanently, in 1971. We produced some of the best Chianti wine and an excellent oil, which was exported all around Europe, the US and Canada. I feel very attached to the place, for its approaches, the exclusive, magnificent views, the peace and quiet which makes it quite special and unique, right in the middle of the typical Tuscan countryside, but also very close to civilization!

What makes this property unique

The property is quite unique for its logistical position. Close to all the main roads leading to all the main Tuscan towns, close to the town centre, close to all the main supermarkets, small village shops and restaurants. A 800m private track road (1/2 mile) leading up to the property on a hill (belonging to the hamlet), avoids any potential traffic passing by thus adding a big plus note to this small paradise! Excellent for walks and birdwatching.

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian

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