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10

Exceptional

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  • WasherWasherWasher

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località Fornello, Pontassieve, Città Metropolitana di Firenze
  • Popular LocationCastello del Trebbio13 min drive
  • Popular LocationHistoric Center - Downtown28 min drive
  • Popular LocationCathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore30 min drive
  • AirportFlorence (FLR-Peretola)57 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Pontassieve

In Pontassieve .At this Pontassieve cottage, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Mulino a Vento - Fattoria Lavacchio and 6 miles (10 km) of Castello del Trebbio. Arno River is within 6 miles (10 km) and Path of the Gods is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mulino a Vento - Fattoria Lavacchio - 9 min drive
  • Castello del Trebbio - 13 min drive
  • Historic Center - Downtown - 28 min drive
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 30 min drive
  • Uffizi Gallery - 30 min drive

Getting around

  • Pontassieve Sieci Station - 14 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • A Pancia Piena - 14 min drive
  • Pasticceria Bonaiuti Santini & C. - 15 min drive
  • Pizzeria Nappino - 8 min drive
  • Lago di Vetrice La Trota - 11 min drive
  • Ristorante Pizzeria Acone - 30 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool

The Capanna is a small independent cottage in the middle of the woods, but just 20 km away from the center of Florence. It is part of a medieval property called Castellare, that includes private woods, meadows and olive trees. It's a lovely location for recharging onself in nature, in a home that is furnished with love, and with the comforts that make a stay at home enjoyable. The Capanna has one bedroom, a bathroom, and an open space that is a kitchen , dining aera and living room. There is also a sofabed for two people.
There is a patio outside the livingroom door with table and chairs, and the swimming pool, shared with the other guests of the Castellare property, is just a few steps away.
The Capanna is a medieval cottage, in a fairy tale location.
There are two small villages nearby, Santa Brigida and Molino del Piano, and Florence is a short drive away.

Property manager

Ms. Catina Cecioni

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Piano

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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

  • 1 unit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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. This property accepts cash. 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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool to the airport?

This cottage is 29.5 mi (56-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool have a pool?

This cottage features an outdoor pool.

Does Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool to downtown Pontassieve?

This cottage is 4.1 mi away from Pontassieve.

Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jutta K., Nürnberg

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation in Paradise
We really enjoyed the time in these beautiful surroundings. Catina and Giaccomo were very friendly and discreet hosts. They run Castellare with love and awareness. Thank you very much.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
This was exactly what we had hoped it would be. Away from the chaos of the tourist areas, in beautiful countryside, an interesting building to stay in, and a fantastic host. Catina is warm and friendly and she and her partner Giacomo are the perfect hosts. Their wine and cake on arrival and homemade tiramisu later in the week were 👌🏻! They made us feel very welcome and were very accommodating to our young baby. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carin S.

Wonderful Host - Charming Cottage
My husband and I stayed with Catina for a week earlier this month. Catina is a very personable and hospitable. We love her and hope to remain in contact. The cottage that we stayed in was very charming and spotless. The scenery on the drive up to the cottage was outstanding and we got to see some deer on the property. We would definitely stay with Catina again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Beautiful, unspoiled, remote
Catena and her husband have an incredible property with the charm of a medieval setting and the convenience of being close to a train station to get into Florence without difficulty. Any question or concerns are dealt with quickly and efficiently.You do need access to a car to get to the property. Catena is warm and engaging, and she and her husband live on the property. For my husband and I, it was an ideal honeymoon situation.....
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

A wonderful relaxing place to stay
From the moment we arrived at Castellare owner Catina couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming. On arrival we were greeted with a welcome cake she had baked for us and a bottle of a local red wine. We stayed in the beautiful little cottage Capanna which is just perfect for a couple. It has a lovely kitchen with everything you need, beautifully decorated lounge, bedroom and bathroom. Castellare is so quiet and peaceful, the swimming pool is in its own secluded part of the grounds, easy to relax your day away. The closest supermarket is about a 10 minute drive, but for a much bigger supermarket drive a little further to Pontassieve. It is also perfect as a base to visit the many local cities of Florence, Siena, Pisa and Bologna. We were lucky enough to meet three lovely families in the other properties that make up Castellare, they have all visited on previous occasions. We had such a fantastic time we will certainly return in the near future. All in all Castellare is just an amazing place to stay..
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Peace & tranquility
or at least it was until we arrived with our 1 year old. Apologies to the other guests staying if they could hear us, luckily we were staying in Capanna, which is set apart from the main farmhouse. Dont let the photos of Capanna fool you. She is small, but perfectly formed & the high ceilings make it feel much bigger. It has everything you need, including a washing machine. I love the decoration detail, especially the ceiling branch light! Catina had set up a travel cot for our daughter in the bedroom, which had plenty of space. Anyone staying with a toddler should note that there is a step down from living room to bedroom/bathroom which is fairly big but once we'd taught the little one to sit down to get down it she was fine but if your toddler has only just learnt to walk or still crawling then you might want to take a travel gate (we had one but didnt feel the need to use it in the end). I think the property description says the shower is over a bath but it is just a shower cubicle, this didnt matter to us as the sink in the bathroom is huge & we used that to bath our daughter. We arrived pretty late at night but Catina had waited up to make sure we got there safely & had very kindly got a few essentials from the shop for us (milk & bread, etc.). Plus she had made a delicious lemon & ricotta cake which didnt last long haha (Catina, yes please can I have the recipe?) You do absolutely need a car (I would recommend people read a little about driving in Italy before going). If you are hiring one then try to get one that is more than 1.2 engine, ours really struggled up the Tuscan hills. We got the train from Sieci into Florence a couple of times which was very quick & easy. We managed to park in the main station car park both times, which is free. I can definitely recommend the wine shop in Molino del piano (Chianti on tap for €3.50 a bottle!), we took a few bottles home with us. We also visited Castello del Trebbio which was very nice. Overall I would recommend Castellare for anyone wanting a quiet, secluded holiday that has easy access to all the beauty & culture of Florence plus yummy cheap wine!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike N.

Zentral in der Toskana gelegenes, ruhiges Feriendomizil mit freundlichen Gastgebern
Bei diesem Feriendomizil handelt es sich um eine ruhige Bergoase vor den Toren Florenz. Gerade an heißen Tagen kommt einem die Höhen- und Waldlage sehr entgegen. Unsere Ferienwohnung war liebevoll eingerichet und erfüllte einen guten Standard mit Internet/ Wlan, DVD- Player, TV (SAT-R.), Waschmaschine, Gasherd und Kamin. Die Gastgeberfamilie war ausgesprochen sympathisch und gastfreundlich, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Wir fühlten uns jederzeit sehr wohl. Die Ruhe und der Pool luden uns zur Entspannung ein. In der Gegend gibt es einige gute Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Insgesamt sehr zu empfehlende Unterkunft für schöne Tage in der Toskana.

10/10 Excellent

Kees Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk rustig gelegen vakantieadres
Rustieke oude boerderij op een heuveltop. De weg ernaartoe gaat met een aantal haarspeldbochten op een onverharde eigen weg. Complex is opgedeeld in een woonhuis voor de eigenaars en daarbij wat vroeger wellicht schuren of stallen waren voor de verhuur. Ontzettend aardige verhuurders, contact verloopt soepel, netjes. Midden in de natuur. Heel nice
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

CARINE J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Des vacances magnifiques
Un écrin de verdure aux portes des chefs-d'œuvre de la Renaissance. Le lieu est merveilleux et dégage une quiétude qui apaise dès l'arrivée. Catina et Jack sont des hôtes adorables, une belle rencontre.Nous reviendrons dans ce petit paradis
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antje C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Haus!
Wir haben unseren Urlaub im ruhigen Haus mit Pool u. Rehen im Garten und Ausflügen in die Toskana genossen. Herrliche Location! Carina ist eine tolle Gastgeberin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022