Hilltop paradise cottage, a stone's throw from Florence

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Scandicci, Tuscany

Historic Center - Downtown11 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore17 min drive
Uffizi Gallery18 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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 larger apts :'L'Acetaia' code : HAUK 8043566 and 'La Vista': code HAUK 8551054 (up to 4 p. each).
The property is connected with the local tarmac road with a 1/2 mile private dirt track road. 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 (€1,50 - frequency every 3/4 mins). 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).

Property manager

Julian & Anna

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Free WiFi

Pool

Free WiFi

Breakfast available

Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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 fire extinguisher

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 the information in the booking confirmation

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 Center - Downtown and Pitti Palace. 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.

Scandicci, Tuscany

What's nearby

Historic Center - Downtown - 11 min drive
Pitti Palace - 13 min drive
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 13 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 17 min drive
Uffizi Gallery - 18 min drive

Getting around

Lastra A Signa Station - 7 min drive
De André (Ciliegi) Tram Stop - 7 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 23 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
Il Panino Tondo Lastra a Signa - 7 min drive

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?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 9 mi (15 km) of Arno River, Boboli Gardens and Florence Botanical Gardens. Hidron and Historic Center - Downtown are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christian M.

17 Jun 2018

Great stay

Lovely location

Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kim Z., Coquitlam Canada

28 Sept 2023

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.

17 Jun 2023

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.

12 Aug 2022

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.

24 May 2022

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

About the host

Hosted by Julian & Anna

I have been a farmer (wine and olive oil) on this family property for many years. I now own part of the farm and only produce organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil. My wife and I enjoy hosting and meeting people from all over the world. I also work as a driver-guide in rural tourism for agencies and organise wine and cultural tours.

Why they chose this property

The farm was around 200 acres c.a (80 Ha ca) when my parents purchased it, in 1958. In 2002 I acquired my share of the property and decided to stay on in the same farmhouse with my family (wife and three daughters) and continue to cultivate olive trees, fruit trees and other plants, organically, and to make part of the building available for holiday lettings.

What makes this property unique

The reason for continuing to live here is quite clear, if you visit us ! There is peace, tranquillity, still a lot of wild nature, although we are just a stone's throw from the city centre (Florence). The property is set on a hill in the middle of peace and quiet. After half a mile of dirt-track road, running through a lovely oak forest, olive groves lead you to the most enchanting small group of farmhouses which formed the original estate.
What makes this place unique, is the total privacy it offers, as the property is set on top of a privately owned hill. This location offers breath-taking views, in close contact with the surrounding wild life and maintaining the rustic authenticity of the buildings.