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Beautiful Villa, in Florence, shared pool, 12 guests, wifi, parking

Escape to a tranquil retreat amidst Florence's picturesque countryside yet steps from city centre masterpieces.

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Villa, in Florence, shared pool, 12 guests, wifi, parking

Enjoy the beautiful countryside of Tuscany in a traditional Tuscan villa , full of character and situated only a few minutes away from Florence city centre ( approx. 3 km to Ponte Vecchio).

Il Melograno can accommodate up to 10 people (or up to 12 by renting also the cottage LImonaia) and lies nestled among the green hills of the Tuscan countryside in an historic part of Florence.
Dating back to the 14th century and situated in the Paradiso degli Alberti (Heaven of the Alberti, family of Leon Battista Alberti,it was used as the hunting lodge and guest house for the main Villa , which has a stunning Italian Garden with beautiful mazes (where pestigious dinners or memorable birthday parties, or romantic weddings can be organised on request)
Enjoy the Estate shared swimming pool surrounded by olive and cypress trees with squirrels and pheasants running around while being in walking distance of the principal museums and architectural masterpieces of the amazing city of Florence...
the winter months, relax by the beautiful big Tuscan sandstone fireplace, reading a book in the cosy atmosphere reminiscent of the bygone past...

Kindly enquire regarding pool opening times

The fascinating grounds and flower garden with old terracotta flower pots scattered around and some fruit trees can be enjoyed by the guests
Upstairs :
- 4 bedrooms (3 ensuite). Three of the bedrooms are prepared as double beds, one room has two single beds. The bedrooms are all furnished with big wardrobes and most of the bathrooms have been newly renovated (2 with shower, 1 with tub/shower)
- small living room
Ground floor :
-living room with big screen TV with dvd player, board games as well as history and literature books and beautiful sandstone tuscan fire place.
- dining room with volted ceilings and beautiful velvet blue antique high chairs can accomodate up to 10 people with the possibility of adding a further table.
- fully fitted and equipped country kitchen (cooker, oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine).
- a further bedroom with ensuite bathroom (shower) and queen size bed
The rooms are furnished with antique furniture and paintings, so as to keep the tuscan ancient feeling of the villa

Romantic dinners or sunny breakfast can be enjoyed in the garden under the olive trees, on the garden table and chairs provided. The communal swimmingpool offers sunloungers and the outdoor kitchen area has a barbecue and pizza oven.

Within close distance of the city centre, yet hearing the birdsong and the joyous ringing of the Badiuzza bells and seeing the squirrels and pheasants running around.

Features:
- shared swimming pool among olive trees, open during summer months with sun loungers, garden chairs and tables for a sunny breakfast or a romantic dinner.
- parking available within the property
- bus stop at entrance to property
- Wi-Fi and satellite TV
- pizza oven

If your party is bigger than 10 people, please enquire about our detached cottage, Limonaia, situated in the same property, leading out to the swimmingpool area. Or our newly renovated luxury accomodation in the main villa

Cooking courses, catering, dinners, tuscan tours can be arranged on request.
A “City Tax” of € 4.00 per person (over 12 years) per night for a maximum of 7 nights, to be brought in cash on arrival with passport copies. Rental contract to be signed and damage deposit required prior to arrival. Electricity/gas to be paid on consumption

Please enquire re Pool Opening times (normally 1st may to 30 September)

Property manager

GInevra

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: in the outside area only

Services and conveniences

  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Note from host: Event fee required for organisation of events.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number IT048017C2GFU5U5SJ

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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Tuscan Villa in Florence Pool Sleeps up to 14 Wifi Parking
Beautiful Villa in Florence Pool Sleeps up to 14 Wifi Parking

About the neighborhood

Map
Firenze, Toscana

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 15 min walk
  • Piazzale Michelangelo - 5 min drive
  • Uffizi Gallery - 5 min drive
  • Ponte Vecchio - 5 min drive
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Florence Rovezzano Station - 6 min drive
  • Strozzi - Fallaci Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bottega di Pasticceria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Il Sorriso - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪I Dolci di Massimo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Gelateria Caminia - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Fitzcarraldo SRL - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Beautiful Villa, in Florence, shared pool, 12 guests, wifi, parking have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Beautiful Villa, in Florence, shared pool, 12 guests, wifi, parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Villa, in Florence, shared pool, 12 guests, wifi, parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Villa, in Florence, shared pool, 12 guests, wifi, parking?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Beautiful Villa, in Florence, shared pool, 12 guests, wifi, parking located?

Located in Oltrarno, this family-friendly Florence villa is within a 15-minute walk of Arno River and Historic Centre of Florence. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Beautiful Villa, in Florence, shared pool, 12 guests, wifi, parking Reviews

Reviews

8.0

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 3 reviews
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve C., London

Outstanding Villa with pool in Florence - highly recommended
We were a group of ten friends staying in Florence to celebrate a birthday. A warm welcome awaited us. The villa itself is sizable, though for a little extra we hired the cottage too. All the rooms are tastefully, ornately and traditional appointed while all the bathrooms (most are ensuite) are wonderfully modern. The grounds are extensive (you occasionally see the gardeners during the morning) affording you a privacy hard to find elsewhere in Florence. The lanai has a large table to seat all and a separate lounging area. The pool became a favourite fixture for our group - it's large enough and deep in parts and is scrupulously clean without that horrible whiff of chlorine! Getting into town requires a little planning if you are to use buses - simple enough when you master the time tables. If you are fit, and blessed with good weather, it's not that far to walk into town. However, the nearby huge supermarket and the excellence restaurant in Gavinana gives you more than enough reason to stay closer to home. The wifi was intermittent during our trip but the temporary road works nearby surely was playing a part in that. As hosts, Ginevre and her mother Mrs Fortuny, and their welcome host Cristina, were all wonderfully welcoming and responsive to any requests we had. We also hired Ingrid on their recommendation to cook our three course meal which was sensational. What puts this location ahead of other potential destinations in Florence is that its extensive, comfortable and private. Within hours of arriving, it feels less of a house and more of a home. It is large enough so even a group of ten adults didn't feel they were living on top of each other. I take away very happy memories of our stay in this beautiful Tuscan Villa.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Not quite as advertised
We had seen pictures of house, only after the leader of our group had already booked, but we still imagined a lovely estate-type like setting with pool. The home was clean and they did have all the necessary items you would expect in a homestay - the linens, hairdryers, microwaves, even a good espresso machine. It would have been helpful if the washer/dryer had better instructions, especially when it came to problem solving-dryer had stopped w/no explanation –we did eventually figure out the issue. The owners were very helpful in setting up the rooms to accommodate our sleeping group. The pool was very nice and well maintained. We did have a lovely visit with Fortuny one evening for drinks-she's a lovely woman. One of her staff, Anton, was also most helpful when he was on property. However there were a few glitches in our stay. On our first night the microwave blew a fuse. We found 4 fuse boxes, but none were a match for the microwave which unfortunately, also was connected to the hot water heater. We rang the bell several times to the home of the owner (right next door) for help with no response. We had to wait until the next day to have things fixed. The walk to the Ponte Vecchio is at least 45 minutes, not 20 minutes. The "estate" is on a narrow one way street on the uphill behind a locked gate. There is one remote, which means if you don't have it, you have to get out of car and unlock w/key. Once gate opens it's a 3 point turn to try to get into narrow opening that had a hard left turn drop -not for the feint of heart. You have to have a car to go anywhere unless you wanted to walk 15 minutes to a little town for essentials. Taxi service was almost impossible to get. The separate cottage had a very strong musty smell - if you have allergies you would not have been able to stay there. Individual A/C units in each bedroom were comfortable but no units in the living areas. Budget-wise it's a decent place, but I don’t think the home is advertised as it really is. Information needs to be updated to reflect an honest description of the home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Perfect villa for our group of seven
We couldn't have been happier with our choice of villas. It's location was perfect. We enjoyed that it was in a residential area away from the touristy part of Florence. It was an easy walk to several restaurants and shopping. Other than leaving Florence for day trips we never needed a car. And the lady who owns the villa lives next door and was absolutely delightful and very much added to our overall experience. Fortuny and her entire staff were helpful and accessible. If going back to Florence we would definitely stay there again.