Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence

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 entrance
Private terrace and entrance to La Stalla
bedroom
12th C archway to Kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
NZ$140
avg per night

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Scandicci, Tuscany
  • Ponte Vecchio
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Uffizi Gallery
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$140
avg per night

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About the area

Scandicci

Located in Scandicci, this farm stay 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 Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Travelling with kids? Consider Boboli Gardens and Hidron. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Pitti Palace - 13 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 17 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 17 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 18 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Lastra A Signa Station - 7 min drive
  • De André (Ciliegi) Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aquila - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Imperiale - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Menchetti Dal 1948 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪L'officina Del Gusto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Uzzoli e Minuzzoli - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence

This small apartment ('La Stalla'),is part of a 13th century country cottage. It's set on a secluded and lovely hill surrounded by olive groves, oak forests and arable land. This is a protected area where no modern buildings are allowed. At present there are only organic cultivations since 1985 and wildlife has thus developed to such an extent that now there are all sorts of wild animals such as porcupines, badgers, wild boar, fallow dear, roe dear, buzzards, owls, woodpeckers, white herons, beautiful hoopoes and lots of other rare animals...

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO COME HERE WITH INDEPENDENT MEANS OF TRANSPORT..!
The apartment 'La Stalla' (The Stable) is on ground level and has a private entrance + small terraced garden and is suited for 2 people.
The entrance is directly in the bed/livingroom. Ensuite a small bathroom (shower, wc, basin), then a lovely 12th century archway leads to the stone floor (ex-stable, with existing manger) kitchen with stoves, microwave oven, washing machine.
The 'La Stalla' apt is next door to the slightly larger apts :'L'Acetaia' code : HAUK 8043566 and 'La Vista': code HAUK 8551054 (up to 4 p. each). We therefore strongly advise that if you care to stay longer than 5 nights, to book in on one of the two apartments, for in one case, there is a private terraced-garden (L'Acetaia'), in the other case ('La Vista' apt) it is on the first floor, but it is a larger flat (60 sqmts) with (a very private.!) roof terrace with beautiful views..!
The property is connected with the local tarmac road with a 1/2 mile private dirt track road. (N.B.: this road is in only in part a private road of ours, so, at times, not always in a perfect state of upkeep, therefore not suitable for low slung sports cars..!)
It takes 10 minutes to get to all the most important double-carriage roads (toll and non-toll) leading to most of the places of interest in Tuscany (Prato, Pistoia, Pisa, Lucca, 5Terre, Livorno, Siena, S.Gimignano, the Chianti Classico area, Arezzo, etc.). These can not be seen or heard. There are no high-voltage electric cables polluting this area.
This is an ideal hamlet away from it all, but also only 8 miles from the town centre of Florence !
There is a very efficient tramway in Scandicci. The terminal (Villa Costanza) is where you hop on the tram (€1,70 - frequency every 3/4 mins) and it takes 25 mins to get to the centre. You will leave your car in a free parking and 'hop-off' in Florence at other terminal (Piazza della Stazione / S.Maria Novella).
There is a very close supermarket at the bottom of the road (5mins by car) EUROSPIN (Via delle Fonti), at T junction turn left 30 mts., to the left. (there are all sorts of other supermarkets: COOP, ESSELUNGA, PENNY, LIDL within 10/20 mins).
N.B.: this road is in only in part a private road of ours, so, at times, not always in a perfect state of upkeep, therefore not suitable for low slung sports cars..!

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed on the terrace outside (pls!). Thank you ! There are rubbish and recycling bins. Follow owners instructions. Thank you !
Heating will be extra. Please make sure that when leaving the flat, lights and bathroom extractor fans are turned off and doors are locked. Thanks !
The maximum stay in this property is 5 nights. One set of towels and sheets are usually provided up to 7/8 night stays.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number IT048041B56S4PIF5A

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 GBP 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

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

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

This family-friendly Scandicci farm stay is located in a rural location, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Arno River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Boboli Gardens and Hidron. Villa Medicea La Petraia and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are also within 9 miles (15 km).