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Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Pontassieve

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TV, fireplace, table tennis, books
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2691 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Pontassieve, Firenze
  • Place, Castello del Trebbio
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Mulino a Vento - Fattoria Lavacchio
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Arno River
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Pontassieve

In Pontassieve .At this Pontassieve villa, 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

  • Castello del Trebbio - 9 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Mulino a Vento - Fattoria Lavacchio - 10 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Pieve dei Santi Gervasio e Martino a Lobaco - 11 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Arno River - 12 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Path of the Gods - 13 min drive - 6.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pontassieve Sieci Station - 13 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nuovo Ristorante Arrosto Girato - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bar da Gigi - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Bonaiuti - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Castello Del Trebbio - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Bonaiuti - ‬14 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.

Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic

Ancient country house (originally built in the XIII century), recently restored with respect of its historical characteristics, located in the village of Fornello, on the beautiful hills between Florence and Mugello.

It’s only 18 km far from Florence and at few minutes car from Fiesole, Borgo San Lorenzo, Pontassieve. Located at 400 m AMSL and surrounded by unforgettable landscape of vineyards, olive groves, cypress, chestnut, pine and oak trees, it' s a very good starting point to visit the whole Tuscany.

The house is disposed on two floors and consists of four bedrooms, two large living rooms with sofa beds and a very large eat-in kitchen with a typical fireplace perfectly working. Furniture are traditional but all modern comforts are available.

The house is enclosed in a 1500 sqm wide green park, with trees and flowered plants. It’s perfect for outdoor dining as well as for resting or reading under a pine tree, but you can also practice many different activities in the neighborhood.


Ping-pong table available in the garden.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,691 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Specific agreements must be made

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Specific agreements must be made
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts cash. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40. Note from host: Specific agreements must be made For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number IT048033C2L2NJ3H4D

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 Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic to the airport?

This villa is 29.8 mi (56-min drive) away from the Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

Does Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic?

No, there is no casino at this villa.

What time is check-in at Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic have a pool?

This villa does not have a pool.

Does Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic to downtown Pontassieve?

This villa is 4.2 mi away from Pontassieve.

Ancient country house recently restored - beautiful private garden - panoramic Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our favorite place that we stay while in Italy. It had an old world charm and all the details were lovely. We had a chance to use the massive fireplace and it kept the place very cozy. You can't beat the views! Pure eye candy from morning till night! Our host, Marco and Maria, went out of there way to make us comfortable, and their communication was outstanding. I hope to stay here again someday.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Experience- A Property You Will Never Forget

My purpose for renting the Villa was to have an experience unique to my usual travel experience which is renting in a city center. We rented the Villa for about a month. The Villa was everything we hoped it would be. How incredible is it to live in a 1000 year old property with all the right accoutrements that transported you back a 1000 years. A huge fireplace, spacious rooms, beautiful grounds and extraordinary views.Access to Florence was very convenient as trains ran regularly from the neighboring town (Sieci) and only took 15 to 20 minutes. Parking in Florence is not easy. Unfamiliar with driving in the Italian Country side, I was challenged by the narrow roads at first but after a few days I was comfortable. Think smaller when renting a car. Two things to remember when renting this property is that there is a charge for using gas for heating the Villa (but not for cooking) and the need for a final checkout with Marco/Maria. Our travel plans required us to leave a day early before we learned about a checkout requirement. We were comfortable with Marco/Maria to make an inspection without us present.After reading a couple of reviews, we noted that some groups developed a personal relationship with Marco/Maria. We took the opposite but probably wrong path to bother them as little as possible. I think we would have immensely enjoyed getting to know them better. Maybe next time.A property you will never forget!
Stayed 32 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and quiet near Florence.

A wonderful location in the Tuscan hills within easy reach of the beauty and history of Florence. Peace and tranquility in the old house and lovely gardens. A 15-20 min drive to Seici where there are frequent and fast trains into the centre of Florence. House is well equipped with the only downside being only 2 bathrooms with one downstairs. The house remains cool in the heat of the day. A lovely base to explore Florence and within day trip distance to Siena.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Melissa N.

Lovely Historic home and property

We had a party of 14 family members. The house was big enough for all of us. We had some adjustments that needed to be made and we contacted our hosts who addressed our needs promptly. We were surprised to find that we were unable to take advantage of the lovely breezes at night because there were no screens on the windows in the upstairs bedrooms to prevent bugs from coming in. With no air conditioning, it was quite warm at night in the upstairs bedrooms. However, there were adequate screens in the downstairs areas of the house, so it wasn't a problem not having air conditioning. The house is in a lovely location and quite accessible to Florence and the surrounding rolling hills of beautiful wine country.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Absolutely loved it!

The house was much larger than expected with plenty of room for our family of four. I could see it easily accommodating 2 or 3 times that number. Tuscan homes always have a special charm and this one was no exception. The age and character of the Zoli home has a very relaxing atmosphere to retreat to after a busy day. The garden area is large and well kept. Morning walks around this and the small town became a daily ritual. The property is gated for added piece of mind. The location is ideal for those comfortable with driving in Italy. It can be reached by circuiting Florence on A1 to reach Sieci. From Sieci, it is only a 15-20 minute drive through the Tuscan countryside to reach the house. Sieci has an excellent station with trains running to and from Santa Maria Novella in Florence regularly. Daily trips into Florence were accomplished easily. Sieci also has a grocery store as well as a bank with an ATM. We found this very convenient and helpful. The owners were delightful and very kind. They were very flexible in supporting our times of arrival and departure which corresponded to our flights in and out of Italy. They were easily reached by phone for coordination and took great care to ensure we were satisfied with our stay. We will definitely consider this property again for our next trip to Italy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ondrej L.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Céline L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Une belle escapade toscane

Une vaste villa dans un cadre remarquable - une vue exceptionnelle car située sur un col - les petites routes escarpées pour y accéder offrent une belle balade. La possibilité de prendre le train à Sieci pour aller à Florence est vraiment appréciable, et la plupart des sites touristiques ne sont pas loin par l’autoroute. Globalement bien équipée, avec profusion de vaisselle, et d’ustensiles en tout genre. La possibilité de faire du feu était plus qu’appréciable, surtout que le chauffage est à payer en plus. Les propriétaires sont très accueillants et vraiment sympathiques.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Idoia M.

Liked: Cleanliness

In the heart of tuscany

We had amazing time here. The house is definitely suited for big groups and its in an amazing location in the heart of tuscany. We chose it because of how close we were to florence and it didn't disapoint. The owners were locely too. owners
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nils Erik C.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a wonderful time!

We spent ten wonderful days in this lovely house. It was a great base for our adventures in Florence, Siena and around Tuscany! The host was friendly, the garden very nice and the old house was comfortable and spacious...
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

odile c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lieu magique

Séjour inoubliable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

MARC G.

Evaluation logement

Logement agreable defaut manque de salle d eau pour 14 et infiltration d'eau par la toiture Logement a évaluer a la baisse
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

augusto c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Augusto

Bella esperienza con amici in un tipico casolare Toscano. Bello il caminetto per una "...fiorentina..." Speciale. Da rifare
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ein tolles Landhaus in ruhiger Umgebung

Es war alles zu unserer Zufriedenheit. Dir Vermieter sind sehr nett und wenn nötig sehr hilfsbereit. Ein sehr schöner großer Garten sowie ein großes schönes Landhaus in ruhiger Umgebung
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Herman K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sfeervol huis met schitterende tuin op landelijke locatie

De locatie is landelijk, beschikking over een auto is absoluut noodzakelijk. Je komt er heerlijk tot rust. Mooie sfeervolle kamers in authentieke stijl. Volop serviesgoed, alle apparatuur aanwezig. Grote open haard. Fijne wandeltrails direct vanuit het piepkleine dorpje. Het in-en uitchecken met de gastheer verliep prettig.

8/10 Good

Ruppi M.

Stay at fornello

Wonderful, but also rustical place in the mountains above Florence. A place to enjoy the silence of the mountains. Therefore you have quite some distances to places of actions. Wonderful and easy going hosts.