An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca

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6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14340 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Enjoy the area

Pistoia, Tuscany

Hidron Pistoia20 min drive
Pistoia Zoo20 min drive
Terme di Montecatini30 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 2

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 4

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Toilet 1

Bidet · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

'Villa Le Panche' was built in 1718 as a summer retreat for the Bishop of Pistoia. It has been recently refurbished and it is now a very comfortable mansion with wide common areas such as two living rooms, one of which with pool table and sofa bed, a fully equipped kitchen, large indoor and outdoor dining areas and a wellness room with a 4 place sauna and a 7 place hydro massage.
The villa can accommodate up to 14 guests in 5 double bedrooms ensuite, a twin bedroom with bunk beds and a supplementary king size sofa bed in the mansard lounge near the pool table.
Outside the Villa, our guests can enjoy the heated swimming pool, relax in a 2000sq.m private garden with apple and maple trees and walk along the shady banks of the Reno River.
'Villa Le Panche' is in fact located in a mosquito-free lush valley, at a distance of just 15 minutes from downtown Pistoia and 40 minutes by car from Florence and Lucca. Our area is also close to Abetone, a famous Tuscan winter resort with some 80 km of ski slopes.
For those who are interested in visiting Tuscany's art cities or the beaches of Versilia, Pistoia stands in a central position and is very well connected via highway and railway with all potential destinations.

Property manager

Mr. Davide Ferrari

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Italian, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is permitted in all OUTDOOR areas

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

This property accepts cash

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

Property Registration Number 047014CAV0003

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Pistoia

Located in Pistoia, this villa is in a rural area and on a river. SMI Shelters Museum and Suspension Bridge of San Marcello Pistoiese are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Corno Alle Scale Regional Park and Villa Celle. Consider Manzoni Theater for a night out or Pistoiese Mountains Astronomical Observatory if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Pistoia, Tuscany

What's nearby

Museum of Pistoia Underground - 19 min drive
Hidron Pistoia - 20 min drive
Pistoia Zoo - 20 min drive
Terme di Montecatini - 30 min drive
Corno alle Scale - 54 min drive

Getting around

Pistoia Pracchia Station - 4 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

Bar Margherita - 5 min drive
Il Signorino - 17 min drive
Pelliccia - 6 min drive
BarBacco - 7 min drive
Le Pizze di Leo - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca located?

This family-friendly Pistoia villa is located on the riverfront, 1.5 mi (2.3 km) from SMI Shelters Museum, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Pistoiese Mountains Astronomical Observatory and Suspension Bridge of San Marcello Pistoiese. Ospedale del Ceppo and Museum of Pistoia Underground are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melaney J., Grove City, OH USA

23 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

Our group of ten friends had a wonderful week here. Many thanks to Davide for his insights and information on the area. Highly recommend. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dagmar K.

12 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Familienferien

Wir waren mit unserer großen Familie vor Ort, 9 Erwachsene, zwei Kleinkinder und drei Hunde (schon das war bei vielen Vermietern ein Hindernis). Davide und sein Vater sind sehr aufmerksame Vermieter mit viel Verständnis und immer da, wenn man sie braucht. Das Haus ist fantastisch, es hat viel Platz und ist toll ausgestattet mit allem, was man braucht. Einziger Wermutstropfen ist die Lage: die nahe Tankstelle hat eine Waschanlage, die oft einen unangenehmen Piepston von sich gibt. Pistoia liegt etwa 20 min entfernt, der kurvenreiche Weg war nicht so angenehm. Wir hatten dennoch eine traumhafte Woche in einem absolut einzigartigem Haus!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gareth B.

4 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very enjoyable week

My family and friends, 9 adults, had a really great week at the Old Bishop's House. Our host Davide could not have been more welcoming and helpful. From recommending places to visit, eat, drink, shop, down to even arranging for a home meal to be cooked by a chef called Claudia, which was a fantastic evening. All in all we had a really great holiday supported by a brilliant host!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B., Cosby, Leicestershire, England

31 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Villa Le Panche - August 2023

The property more than met our expectations. It is comfortable and everything we needed was present. The outside space is spacious, secure and safe for a family with young children. The property is historically interesting and has been renovated to preserve its features whilst providing accommodation meeting our requirements. Davide spent time with us on arrival to guide us round the accommodation explaining important details. He also provided us with considerable local information with recommendations on places to visit. There are many local information leaflets in the property. The local climate avoids the need for air con at night. The family enjoyed the pool which has a powered cover to keep the heat in at night but keeps debris out. Davide and his father regularly visit to maintain the pool. Location is good for exploring the area. Pistoia is about 20 minutes away with excellent train services that we used to visit Florence and Pisa. We also visited Vinci and Lucca and toured the locality by car. The local supermarket in Campo Tezzoro is only a few minutes away and is large enough to provide most provisions backed up with a local butcher in Pontepetri. In conclusion we all very much enjoyed our stay at villa Le Panche.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

11 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful House and Owners

We had such a great holiday - Davide and his Dad were excellent hosts, so helpful with local knowledge and suggestions which really made a difference [tios on car parks to use/ roads which made a journey more interesting /supermarkets etc] The house itself was perfect for us as a large family group of 7 adults and 4 children - the pool was perfect and the hot tub, gym equipment, sauna, table tennis and kids play area were the icing on the cake! as previously mentioned in reviews the first staircase is original stone and as such needed concentration but me [hip replacement] and my husband [ankle replacement] managed fine. The ensuite bathrooms are excellent and we had no issues with water pressure etc no matter how many people were showering at the same time! The kitchen is well equipped with a fantastic fridge freezer with water and ice "on tap" - hob and oven were great too. The house location up in the hills means that a car is essential - we visited Florence, Lucca, Pistoia zoo, Prato - all lovely visits! I would highly recommend Villa le Planche!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mr. Davide Ferrari

I am the manager of “GMG Holidays”, a small family business operating with its self-catering properties near the town of Pistoia, a few dozen minutes away from other important art cities like Florence, Lucca and Pisa as well as from the beaches of Versilia.
What we aim at offer you is the chance to spend a relaxing holiday in the nature of a green valley set between the town of Pistoia and the Tuscan Apennine Mountains. This is a well known and loved winter holiday destination, famous for the ski slopes of Abetone, but also an enchanting holiday spot between spring and autumn, thanks to its pretty paths and silent ancient forests.
Our properties are charming historic buildings which have been recently renovated and fully equipped to meet the needs of increasingly demanding tourists. In fact, my father and I are both passionate travellers and this helps us to empathize with the potential demands of our guests. We are truly committed to your satisfaction and looking forward to welcoming you to one of our properties! We will do our best to make you feel at home!