Villa di Bagnolo (x 8 people) details and photos

Villa di Bagnolo is available for larger parties. For details see Villa di Bagnolo (x 14 people).

Located immediately south of Florence, 10km/6 miles from the centre, and just north of the Chianti Classico region. The nearest shops are at Tavarnuzze, 1.5 km/1 mile; 10 minutes further along is Impruneta, a historic pottery-making centre with two beautiful chapels housing della Robbia enamels - and several good restaurants. Greve-in-Chianti, at the centre of the wine-producing area, is a 30-minute drive, and Siena is reached in less than 1 hour.

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Estate office.

Up 15 steps to the entrance hall. Large sitting room with fireplace and dining table. WC. Well-equipped kitchen. Glassed terrace with breakfast table. Sitting room with a 19th century pianoforte. Single bedroom. Games room with fireplace (The fireplace is decorative only).

Twin bedroom [convertible to double]. Bathroom with a jacuzzi bath. Twin bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with shower. Terrace. Double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with a jacuzzi bath. Cloakroom with a security box. Double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with shower and jacuzzi bath. Large bedroom with a small double bed and a single bed. Bathroom with shower. Terrace. Double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with shower.

Up 32 steps to a terrace between two towers.

Extensive, beautifully maintained and fully fenced gardens with lawns, impeccable olive groves and several terraces for lounging and dining. The private swimming pool, 6 x 12m/20 x 39 feet, is set into the lawn just outside the house. A large terrace offers a dining area shaded by market umbrellas. The two all-weather tennis courts overlook Florence.

Assistance is provided locally by the property's very courteous and helpful caretaker. Services included in the rental fee, and optional services available, are noted under Price and Availability.

Microwave. Dishwasher. Barbeque. Two washing machines accessible by the maid only. Satellite TV with DVD/video. CD/cassette player. Central heating. Air-conditioning in first floor bedrooms. Fixed telephone line. Wireless Internet connection .Fireplaces are decorative only.

Airports: Florence, 29km/18 miles; Pisa, less than 1 hour; Rome, less than 3 hours. Railway station: in Florence. A bus service to Florence stops within walking distance of the villa. Motorway exit at Firenze-Certosa, with paved roads leading to the property’s gated drive. Parking for seven cars.

10 minutes from tennis and 18-hole golf at the Circolo del Golf dell'Ugolino in Grassina, and from riding stables at Impruneta.

Toaster. Mixer. Seven hair dryers. Iron and ironing board.

The pool has a constant depth of 1.5m/5 feet and steps for entry/exit.

A cot, two cribs and two high chairs

Florence's duomo is clearly visible from the property, as are the hills of Fiesole and San Casciano.