Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence

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 entrance
Private terrace and entrance to La Stalla
bedroom
12th C archway to Kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
NZ$135
avg per night

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Scandicci, Tuscany
  • Historic Centre of Florence
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Florence (FLR-Peretola)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Sofa Bed
Price is NZ$135 avg per night,

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About the area

Scandicci

Located in Scandicci, this farm stay is in a rural area. Uffizi Gallery and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Historic Centre of Florence and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Travelling with kids? Consider Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Historic Centre of Florence - 12 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 19 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 20 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Lastra A Signa Station - 7 min drive
  • De André (Ciliegi) Tram Stop - 7 min drive
  • Peretola Airport (FLR) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pasticceria Laboratorio del Gusto Firenze - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪L'Officina del Gusto - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Antica Pizzicheria San Martino - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪HELLO SAJID DONER KEBAB SNC - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Da Gianni - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence

This small apartment ('La Stalla'),is part of a 13th century country cottage. It's set on a secluded and lovely hill surrounded by olive groves, oak forests and arable land. This is a protected area where no modern buildings are allowed. At present there are only organic cultivations since 1985 and wildlife has thus developed to such an extent that now there are all sorts of wild animals such as porcupines, badgers, wild boar, fallow dear, roe dear, buzzards, owls, woodpeckers, white herons, beautiful hoopoes and lots of other rare animals...

IT IS ESSENTIAL TO COME HERE WITH INDEPENDENT MEANS OF TRANSPORT..!
The apartment 'La Stalla' (The Stable) is on ground level and has a private entrance + small terraced garden and is suited for 2 people.
The entrance is directly in the bed/livingroom. Ensuite a small bathroom (shower, wc, basin), then a lovely 12th century archway leads to the stone floor (ex-stable, with existing manger) kitchen with stoves, microwave oven, washing machine.
The 'La Stalla' apt is next door to the slightly larger apts :'L'Acetaia' code : HAUK 8043566 and 'La Vista': code HAUK 8551054 (up to 4 p. each). We therefore strongly advise that if you care to stay longer than 5 nights, to book in on one of the two apartments, for in one case, there is a private terraced-garden (L'Acetaia'), in the other case ('La Vista' apt) it is on the first floor, but it is a larger flat (60 sqmts) with (a very private.!) roof terrace with beautiful views..!
The property is connected with the local tarmac road with a 1/2 mile private dirt track road. (N.B.: this road is in only in part a private road of ours, so, at times, not always in a perfect state of upkeep, therefore not suitable for low slung sports cars..!)
It takes 10 minutes to get to all the most important double-carriage roads (toll and non-toll) leading to most of the places of interest in Tuscany (Prato, Pistoia, Pisa, Lucca, 5Terre, Livorno, Siena, S.Gimignano, the Chianti Classico area, Arezzo, etc.). These can not be seen or heard. There are no high-voltage electric cables polluting this area.
This is an ideal hamlet away from it all, but also only 8 miles from the town centre of Florence !
There is a very efficient tramway in Scandicci. The terminal (Villa Costanza) is where you hop on the tram (€1,70 - frequency every 3/4 mins) and it takes 25 mins to get to the centre. You will leave your car in a free parking and 'hop-off' in Florence at other terminal (Piazza della Stazione / S.Maria Novella).
There is a very close supermarket at the bottom of the road (5mins by car) EUROSPIN (Via delle Fonti), at T junction turn left 30 mts., to the left. (there are all sorts of other supermarkets: COOP, ESSELUNGA, PENNY, LIDL within 10/20 mins).
N.B.: this road is in only in part a private road of ours, so, at times, not always in a perfect state of upkeep, therefore not suitable for low slung sports cars..!

Property manager

Julian & Anna

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

Amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is allowed on the terrace outside (pls!). Thank you ! There are rubbish and recycling bins. Follow owners instructions. Thank you !
Heating will be extra. Please make sure that when leaving the flat, lights and bathroom extractor fans are turned off and doors are locked. Thanks !
The maximum stay in this property is 5 nights. One set of towels and sheets are usually provided up to 7/8 night stays.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Property Registration Number IT048041B56S4PIF5A

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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence located?

This family-friendly Scandicci farm stay is located in a rural location, 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Arno River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens. Villa Medicea La Petraia and Historic Centre of Florence are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tineke A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Klein paradijs met een schitterend uitzicht
We hebben enorm genoten van ons verblijf. Een leuke kamer annex slaapkamer en een keuken in een 14e eeuwse stal van alle gemakken voorzien. Een super gastvrije gastheer en vrouw waar we gezellig mee hebben gepraat ook over intrigerende dingen. Dit is echt aan te bevelen. Rust ruimte en mooie omgeving. Super de tram naar Florene
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Avi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Worth place for vacation
We were suffering during our stay there, it was too cold in the room, the bad not comfortable, no television, difficult to get there because worth road, no pleasant to stay in the room and in the kitchen or in the bathroom... Generally not recommended places for vacation...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Man bekommt das, was in der Beschreibung steht
Julian ist ein sehr guter Gastgeber, die Kommunikation war in englisch möglich. Die Unterkunft liegt, wie in der Beschreibung genannt, sehr abgelegen. Dafür hat man aber wirklich seine Ruhe in Mitten der Natur.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic
We had a fantastic time here - the place is close to the city, but a perfect place to be away from all the tourists. The scenery is beautiful, the hosts were great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troels M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Landlig idyl nær Firenze
My wife and I stayed at Julian and Annas place for 6 nights end April, and enjoyed it very much due to the beautiful hills with olive trees and vines, the Roe deers every morning and Julian and Anna who are very kind and helpful hosts that loved to tell us about the area. The "flat" is a charming rural place that has still an old athmosphere though modernized with all we needed incl. a well equipped kitchen. If you want to stay in the countryside, though close to Florence, with grand views and nice hosts this is the place
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z., Coquitlam Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A hidden gem, fabulous hosts
We had a lovely stay at Podere Vigliano Vecchio in Scandicci, Tuscany outside of Florence. We stayed in La Stalla(the stable). What a delightful experience! The suite is ancient but very comfortable, better than we had envisioned it. It was nice to be able to get out of the noise of the city at night and sit in the gardens. Julian and Anna were the most memorable hosts and gave us lots of information on the area and how to travel around it. They were also very helpful with locating our lost luggage and waiting around for it to be delivered, so we could go into Florence and sightsee. We would definitely stay with them again. It was exactly as described in the listing right down to the long gravel road you have to travel to get into the property. Thank you for being there for us Anna and Julian.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise!!!
This was a lovely host and absolutely beautiful property, highly recommended! You will not be disappointed if you are in the mood for secluded, romantic, quiet getaway. Kids would also love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Séjour agréable et attachant
Propriété calme en pleine campagne toscane. Hôtes charmants. Solution pratique de l'accès à Florence par le tram.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sebastiano g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paesaggio mozzafiato
Proprietà immersa nella natura, con la comodità di raggiungere il centro in poco tempo attraverso i mezzi pubblici, molto consigliata!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

isabella g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
la strada per acende alla casa non mi a piaciuta
troppo buio quando si arivva di notte

8/10 Good

Sonja v.

Heerlijk huis in een zeer rustige omgeving
Na ongeveer 800 meter op een onverharde weg liggen de huisjes van Julian en Anna. Prachtig gelegen. Absoluut een aanrader. Vanuit hier in ongeveer 10 minuten naar de tramlijn naar Florence.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Tina S., West Seneca USA

Beautiful country side property
Anna was a great host, clean and cozy,very easy to access the tram into Florence, plenty of restaurant nearby for a good meal
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

BEATRICE L.

Excellent séjour
Excellent accueil et conseils pendant notre séjour. Un site remarquable dans la campagne Florentine, avec en prime la découverte de leurs produits bio. Terrasse et wifi à disposition
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

Great stay
Lovely location
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018