In Impruneta .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Florence American Cemetery and Memorial and 6 miles (10 km) of Florence Charterhouse with a stay here. Piazza di Santa Maria Novella is within 9 miles (15 km) and Ponte Vecchio is within 12 miles (20 km).
Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 20 min drive - 8.9 miles
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 22 min drive - 10.9 miles
Getting around
Nenni - Torregalli (Lupi di Toscana) Tram Stop - 14 min drive
Florence Rovezzano Station - 15 min drive
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Villa Machiavelli - 8 min drive
Bar Italia - 19 min walk
La Capricciosa - 4 min drive
Ristorante Tre Pini - 7 min drive
Bar Pergola - 18 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Villa Serena in the heart of Tuscany
Villa Serena is an elegant villa near Florence in the heart of Tuscany with private swimming pool. The construction of this property is so ancient that some parts date back to 1300, it is dominated by a majestic tower.
The rooms are furnished in an elegant, simple and comfortable style, typical of the Florentine area. Ideal for a holiday with the family or with friends immersed in the splendid greenery of the Tuscan hills.
The Villa can accept a maximum of 14 guests. There are 7 bedrooms - 4 double and 3 singles (but beds can be combined in one of the single) - and 6 bathroom + 1 wc.
All the bedrooms have air conditioning.
Please note: the villa is rented as a whole and not in portions or single bedrooms
On the first floor we find a magnificent hall with huge fireplace, 2 elegant living rooms (one of which has an office area with fax machine and Adsl internet connection), dining hall with a large table suited for 14 guests, kitchen with microwave oven, traditional oven, freezer and two refrigerators, service bathroom, and 2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms.
On the second floor we find a large hall with grand piano, a comfortable living room with satellite tv, the breathtaking master bedroom with en-suite bathroom, one large and elegant twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom, one double bedroom and a twin canopy bedroom. These two rooms share a bathroom.
On the third level (the tower) we have a cozy living room with tv, a twin bedroom (but the beds can be combined to obtain a double bed) with amazing view of the valley and a bathroom. All the bedrooms have plenty of storage space.
On the basement or ground floor we find the wine cellars (available to guests for wine tasting tours), the gym with sauna, the laundry room (with washing machine, drying machine and iron board) and the staff quarter (not available for guests). The villa has also two safety boxes at clients disposal. Air conditioning in 6 bedrooms will make your vacation even more comfortable!
The guests at the can enjoy the beautiful and peaceful private park, with swimming pool, abundant olive orchards, laurel hedges and a fantastic lawn perfect for children to play.
There are two living areas in the park. One in the cotto patio in front of the villa, with two arcades where it is possible to eat or relax in the shade. A huge fig tree guarantees shadow and coolness also in the hottest months. Plenty of deckchairs are at the guests\' disposal.
The other living area is in front of the hall at the first floor. An elevated square garden with a big oak tree where it\'s possible to enjoy breakfast in the freshness of the morning or have a relaxing aperitivo at sunset, or try an informal dinner with the tasty dishes cooked by Grace, the villa\'s cook.
The swimming pool is surrounded by laurel hedges for the guests privacy. Nested among the olive trees, it measures 15 for 8 mt.
SERVICES:
The villa has air conditioning in all the bedrooms, it is equipped with Adsl wi fi line for Internet connection, satellite tv (with several channels of movies in English), fax machine, cd player, little gym with sauna, swimming pool (open May-September), hairdryers in all bathrooms, high chairs and portable cribs for infants. All bedrooms have mosquitos screens at the windows (no screens in the tower bedroom).
As a welcome gift you\'ll receive 2 bottles of our red wine and a small bottle of our extra-virgin olive oil.
Guests are invited to tour our cellar and vineyards with the “fattore”. It is also possible to organize cooking lessons at the villa.
Tennis courts and the Ugolino golf course are only few minutes away.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Gym
Cycling nearby
Golfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 4,306 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out time is flexible; to make arrangements, please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
We should mention
All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
livitalian_61
Frequently asked questions
How close is Villa Serena in the heart of Tuscany to the airport?
This villa is 16.9 mi (30-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Villa Serena in the heart of Tuscany have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.
Does Villa Serena in the heart of Tuscany offer free breakfast?
This villa does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Villa Serena in the heart of Tuscany?
No, there is no casino at this villa.
What time is check-in at Villa Serena in the heart of Tuscany?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Villa Serena in the heart of Tuscany?
Free parking is not available at this villa.
Does Villa Serena in the heart of Tuscany have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Villa Serena in the heart of Tuscany have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this villa.
How close is Villa Serena in the heart of Tuscany to downtown Impruneta?