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An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca
Family-friendly villa with fitness centre and sauna
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 14340 sq m
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Explore the area
Pistoia, Tuscany
- Place, SMI Shelters Museum3 min drive
- Place, Piazza di Santa Maria Novella55 min drive
- Place, Ponte Vecchio58 min drive
- Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)44 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 and 1 Crib
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
An Old Bishop's House, Now a Charming Holiday Villa for 10/14 Guests in a Mosquito Free Area between Florence and Lucca
'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.
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.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number IT047014B44FDM9XDR
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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
- SMI Shelters Museum - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
- Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 55 min drive - 62.7 km
- Pitti Palace - 57 min drive - 66.0 km
- Ponte Vecchio - 58 min drive - 68.1 km
- Uffizi Gallery - 58 min drive - 68.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Osteria De' Mammalucchi - 13 min walk
- Ristorante Lago lo Specchio Spedaletto - 20 min drive
- Bar Franceschi - 9 min drive
- Bar Baccarini - 13 min drive
- Ostaria Pizzeria Il Gozzoviglio - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
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!
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!
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