In Pontassieve .You'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Mulino a Vento - Fattoria Lavacchio and 6 miles (10 km) of Castello del Trebbio with a stay here. Arno River is within 6 miles (10 km) and Path of the Gods is within 9 miles (15 km).
Mulino a Vento - Fattoria Lavacchio - 13 min drive - 2.9 miles
Castello del Trebbio - 14 min drive - 3.6 miles
Uffizi Gallery - 34 min drive - 13.8 miles
Ponte Vecchio - 34 min drive - 13.8 miles
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 34 min drive - 14.0 miles
Getting around
Pontassieve Sieci Station - 17 min drive
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
Castello Del Trebbio - 16 min drive
Nuovo Ristorante Arrosto Girato - 16 min drive
Ristorante Pizzeria Marino - 27 min drive
A Pancia Piena - 17 min drive
Ristorante Artemide - 11 min drive
About this property
Adorable retreat in the woods with pool, near Florence!
The Loggia is part of the Castellare property (we rent 4 independent homes). Loggia is made of stone, with beautiful window views from the kitchen, privacy, a patio with table and chairs. And the pool!
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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 1 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property Registration Number IT048033B5MLU4DRGG
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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Adorable retreat in the woods with pool, near Florence! to the airport?
This farm stay is 29.9 mi (67-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Adorable retreat in the woods with pool, near Florence! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this farm stay.
Does Adorable retreat in the woods with pool, near Florence! offer free breakfast?
This farm stay does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Adorable retreat in the woods with pool, near Florence!?
No, there is no casino at this farm stay.
What time is check-in at Adorable retreat in the woods with pool, near Florence!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Adorable retreat in the woods with pool, near Florence!?
Free parking is not available at this farm stay.
Does Adorable retreat in the woods with pool, near Florence! have a pool?
This farm stay features an outdoor pool.
Does Adorable retreat in the woods with pool, near Florence! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this farm stay.
How close is Adorable retreat in the woods with pool, near Florence! to downtown Pontassieve?
This farm stay is 4.3 mi away from Pontassieve.
Adorable retreat in the woods with pool, near Florence! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ed N.
Aug 1, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect tranquillity
A wonderful retreat from the bustle of life. Tuscany at it's best.
Ed N.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
10/10 Excellent
Frank N.
Jan 6, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Chilling over New Years
The perfect location for a vacation to slow down, walk, cook, read. Ideal for dogs.
Frank N.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
10/10 Excellent
Narendra S.
May 24, 2017
Beautiful settings. Catina was very welcoming. Much needed respite from all the hustle and bustle.
Awesome experience.
Narendra S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
10/10 Excellent
Iain M.
Jul 28, 2016
Fantastic place to stay
The pictures do not do this property justice! What a fantastic place to stay. Our family of four, two adults and two teenagers, enjoyed it immensely. Catina is a wonderful, thoughtful hostess. When She realized we were going to be arriving later in the day, she offered to buy basic groceries for us as we might not make the store in time. She recommended a nearby cooking school run by a friend, and we decided to give it a try. What a fabulous experience for us as a family. This was one of the highlights of our stay in Italy. The property is very quiet and relaxing, with a wonderful pool. Don't let the driveway intimidate you on the way in, this destination is well worth the effort! The stay was everything we were hoping for and more. We've already recommended this location to others and would definitely stay here again.
Iain M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
10/10 Excellent
Torsten H.
Oct 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Hervorragende Unterkunft
Die Unterkunft war top. Vielen Dank für Wein und Kuchen.
Torsten H.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dunja G.
Aug 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
zalige week in tof huis
We hadden een zalige week in het smaakvol ingerichte vakantiehuisje van Catina. Het huis was koel en van alle gemakken voorzien. Onze jongens waren niet uit het zwembad te krijgen. De ontvangst was super, heel hartelijk, vol leuke gesprekken, goede tips en verschillende lieve attenties als zelfgebakken appeltaart en tiramisu. Mooie omgeving, vlakbij Florence, la dolce far niente! Kortom, een topweek! Dankjulliewel 🙏 😍
Dunja G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
MICHEL M.
Aug 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour 1 semaine
Semaine parfaite à 20mn de Florence dans la montagne au calme.Piscine super .logement rustique mais avec tout ce qu il faut.tv .WiFi.frigo .MAL.Catina et Jack sont très accueillants et super gentils++.Gateau et Tiamisu super de Jack. Tres bonne semaine vacances a 20mn de Florence.nous avons passé une tres bonne semaine.merci encore
MICHEL M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Richard G.
Jun 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nature and relaxing holiday
Place and environment was so nice. A lot of details for relaxed holiday like swimming pool, barbecue lots of books in many language and subjects. All the recommendations like shopping or wine tour for example were excellent and hardly to find without the nice recommendations from Catina. Every time again!
Richard G.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Katrin G.
Apr 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wunderbar!❤️
Das Objekt „Loggia“, das wir gebucht hatten, ist ein kleiner Hausteil des gesamten Ensembles „Castellare“. Wir waren dort zu viert (Mama, Papa, 13- und 11- jährige Kindee), was natürlich zu etwas Improvisation geführt hat, da das Haus eigentlich für 2 angedacht ist. So hatten wir die Couch im Sofa dauerhaft ausgeklappt als Bett. ( Übrigens war die Couch sehr bequem zum Schlafen) Catina ist eine wundervolle und herzliche Gastgeberin! So empfing uns ein selbstgebackener Kuchen und eine Flasche Wein. (Das Rezept vom Kuchen hat sie auch verraten) Schon im Vorfeld hatten wir einigen Kontakt über einen Messengerdienst und Catina war wahnsinnig bemüht, meine ganzen Fragen zu beantworten. Toll!! Einziger Wehrmutstropfen ist die private Auffahrt zum Hausensemble, da diese sehr, sehr hubbelig ist. Ansonsten liegt es sehr ruhig im Wald. Alles in allem kann man sagen: Es war wunderbar - eine ganz klare Empfehlung!!
Katrin G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sandra B.
Nov 7, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
It couldn't get any better
Our stay in Castellare was perfect in any respect. Catina and Giacomo are fantastic hosts and were always kind and helpful. We felt entirely at home in our cosy loggia from the first day on. We surely hope to visit this beautiful place again!
Sandra B.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2019
10/10 Excellent
Manuela C.
Aug 31, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Friedvoller Ort, himmlische Ruhe
Tolles Haus, wunderbare Gastgeber, wir bekamen frischen Kuchen, Tiramisu und Wein. Sehr zu empfehlen das Restaurant Artemide.... Auto von Vorteil, da wirklich sehr einsam.... Aber traumhaft!
Manuela C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
10/10 Excellent
A v.
Jul 1, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Smaakvol ingericht huis midden in de natuur
Gastvrije hartelijke ontvangst. Leuk ontworpen en ingericht klein huis, eenvoudig maar aangenaam. Buiten alleen het geluid van vogels. Steil hobbelig bospad naar het huis toe moet je -en moet je auto- voor lief nemen. Boven word je beloond!
A v.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
8/10 Good
Tina B.
May 21, 2019
Auszeit nahe Florenz
Ein wunderschönes Fleckchen Erde, Natur pur und nach Trubel Florenz richtig wohltuend. Begrüßung mit Kuchen , Wein, Nudeln, Gemüse und später Köstlichster Tiramisu sowie einer Rundfahrt sehr sehr nett. Das Appartement geschmackvoll. Einzige Anregung: ein Frühstück wäre toll und eine Art Wanderkarte für das Grundstück und Umgebung.
Hatte leider viel Regen, aber bei Sonne für Naturmenschen auch mit Hund klasse. Sehr schön.
Tina B.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Allison F.
Oct 13, 2018
A little heaven
If you are looking for peace, quietness and just would like to read, hang loose at the pool you would be at the right place here. Catina and her husband are lovely hosts. We arrived and had a nice little appartment with a charming interior. The cake and bottle of wine that Catina or probably her husband :) baked was delicious and a surprising welcome. The road to the proparty is a bit special. It is realy a dirt road. Try all the tips that Catina gives you in a little book that is prepared. Again it shows the effort that Catina and her husband are doing to make your stay an exceptional experience. Even though there are 4 appartments, each has his own little quiet patio. Dogs are welcome and can run arround in the big garden. If you are planning to make big cooking, that could be a little challange. It has everything in the kitchen for basic cooking but the big meal will be a challenge. Overall they are doing a fantastic job and we only can recommend to go there.
Allison F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
10/10 Excellent
Pascal M.
Sep 12, 2018
FANTASTIC PLACE!
Catina and Giacomo are such amazingly nice persons who run a fantastic place!
They are always available to suggest places to visit, tips to make your stay unforgettable.
Very close to Firenze, hidden from any crowed place, the site allows for total rest in contact with a luxurious nature.
Comfort is at its best, along with wonderfully decorated houses which respect the Tuscany atmosphere.
What a pleasure it was to stay there.
Only regret: wish we could have had stayed longer there.
Pascal M.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2018
10/10 Excellent
Lucie D.
Aug 28, 2018
If you are looking for heaven, dont look further ! Its at Catellare
What can we say ?
We have had the best holidays ever in Castellare a week ago.
The place is a jewel hidden in Toscany. It takes abit of courage to get there if you are not familiar with narrow roads, but the drive is worth the stay.
We planned to visit Toscany, but once we were there, it was really difficult to take the car to visit the surroundings as it felt good just to enjoy the nature and relax.
Our little house was really well decorated, absolutely clean, and the basics supplied. Everything is carefully thought. It is, really a 10 stars out of 5. Not mentioning Catina's welcome cake and bottle of wine :) (Oh! and if you are lucky enough, Giacomo will make you the best tiramisu !
Enough said about the place ! Now, the hosts... Catina has been extremely helpful, replying everyone of my message previous to our trip. You will find a booklet she wrote about almost everything (story of the place, things to do around, places & restaurants to go to). This is not just a place to stay. Its a place to live.
Our only regret is that we did not have more time to spend with Catina and Giacomo.
We truly hope that we will keep in touch and visit again in the future. Our home will always be open for you as well.
If you are looking for something different, a place with a soul and people to meet, I highly recommend you Castellare.
Thanks again for having us, these will be memories for a lifetime.
Lucie, Philippe & Achille
Lucie D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Karsten L.
Jul 29, 2018
Fantastisk sted, roligt afslappende.
Det rigtige sted for voksne, der ønsker at opleve et Toscana uden for turistfælderne med en god bog, et glas vin eller blot nyde solen ved poolen.
Der er masser af fantastiske restauranter i området af høj kvalitet med originalitet og rimelige priser.
Og så er værtsparret jo i sig selv fantastiske.
Karsten L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Barbara B.
Nov 8, 2017
Lovely place !
We enjoyed our stay very much ! The old house is a cosy, lovely place and for kids exciting to discover. Also our 8-year old daughter was happy about the visits of Bruno the black cat. Catina had baked a very tasty welcome cake for us! She helps whenever you need advice. Thanks !
Highly recommended!
Barbara
Barbara B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
10/10 Excellent
Erik L.
Jul 4, 2017
Es war einfach sensationell bei Catina !!!
Wir würden jederzeit wieder dahin kommen !!!
Erik L.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017
10/10 Excellent
Macarena M.
Oct 20, 2016
Fantásticas instalaciones, el trato recibido y un entorno inmejorable!!
Excelente trato de la propietaria, todo muy limpio y cuidado. Repetiremos!
Macarena M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2016
10/10 Excellent
Michael S.
Jun 15, 2016
great!
It has been the best stay in an appartment ever. Everything was taken care of and the Appartement is really great.