Luxury 17th century villa,6Kms from Florence historic city center!Pool-AC-WiFi

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The view of the Duomo of Florence from the tower bedroom of the villa

The real Florentine style garden of the villa

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6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14280 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Impruneta, Italy

Historic Center - Downtown14 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore19 min drive
Uffizi Gallery19 min drive
Florence (FLR-Peretola)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Green bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Ground Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Pink bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Tower bedroom

1 Queen Bed

White bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Yellow bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Located atop the hill of the ancient Certosa abbey of Florence, only 6 Kms away from the ancient walls of downtown Florence, Villa Berni is the ideal lodging for those who wish to visit the city during the day, and relax by night. Immersed in the green countryside of Florence, Villa Berni is located by the Certosa highway exit, 5 minutes away, in a strategic position to visit the wonderful hills of Tuscany. The four fireplaces, terracotta floors and antique furnishings compliment the history of the villa, while the luxurious linens, modern bathrooms and air conditioning create a relaxing elegance in this tranquil country setting. Amenities also include WIFI Adsl internet, satellite TV, and his private historic Florentine garden with ITS PRIVATE POOL. The villa has three floors. On the first floor there are 4 bedrooms and on the second floor there is the tower of the villa with a bedroom and its private bathroom. From the two windows of the tower bedroom you have an amazing view of the duomo of Florence.

Two day trips above all - not to be missed!: Chianti Route (Total Kms 35 - one round trip):
1st leg: Sant'Andrea in Percussina (with visit to Machiavelli's house)
2nd leg: San Casciano (visit the ancient walls of the town)
3rd leg: Montefioralle (visit the historic centre and lunch at the Castellana!)
4th leg: Greve in Chianti (walk in the world-renowned square, shop for typical cold cuts at Falorni's butcher shop and wine tasting at the characteristic winery inside a tavern, right behind the square).
Palio Route (Total Kms 60 - one round trip):
1st leg: San Gimignano (walk inside the 'City of Towers' - UNESCO heritage since 1990)
2nd leg: Monteriggioni (lunch in the medieval fortress of the town)
3rd leg: Siena (home to the famous Palio, you can walk in the medieval streets, or just sun-bathe in Piazza del Campo)

About meal...: Upon request, it is possible to prepared Tuscany dishes, carefully cooked by my mom Mina. The dishes are those of the ancient Tuscan tradition such as Pappa al Pomodoro (a soup-like dish prepared with bread and tomatoes), Ribollita (a potpourri of local vegetables and bread, simmered for hours and hours), and Tripe with tomato sauce (a very typical Florentine dish).

The History: The villa was built in the XVII century. At the beginning of the '900 the Berni's family bought the villa for the summer holiday in the Florentine countryside. The villa has been lovingly and elegantly restored at the begging of the 2007 with traditional taste and contemporary comfort. The four fireplaces, terracotta floors and antique furnishings compliment the history of the villa, while the luxurious linens, modern bathrooms and air conditioning create a relaxing elegance in this tranquil country setting.

OUR TWO NEW SERVICES:
1. MINIVAN RENTAL WITH MY BROTHER MARCO DRIVER.
STARTING FROM THE 2011 WE OFFER TO OUR GUEST THAT DON'T WANT TO RENT A CAR, A WEEKLY CAR SERVICE WITH A DRIVER (MY BROTHER). MY BROTHER MARCO HAS A RENTAL DRIVER LICENCE AND A MINIVAN (A CAR WITH 9 PLACES: 8 PERSONS AND THE DRIVER). WE CAN DO A VERY COMPETITIVE PRICE FOR OUR GUEST!!

2. FRESH VEGETABLES FROM OUR VEGETABLE GARDEN.
STARTING FROM 2013 WE HAVE A WONDERFULL VEGETABLE GARDEN ONLY 300 METRES FROM THE PROPERTY: OUR GUEST CAN TASTE OUR FRESH VEGETABLES DIRECTLY FROM OUR GARDEN!!

Property manager

Alessandro Berni

Premier Host

Languages

English, Italian

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Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Impruneta

Located in Impruneta, this villa is in the city centre and near theme parks. Basilica of Santa Maria Novella and Uffizi Gallery 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 Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing, ecotours and horse riding nearby.

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Impruneta, Italy

What's nearby

Pitti Palace - 12 min drive
Historic Center - Downtown - 14 min drive
Piazzale Michelangelo - 15 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 19 min drive
Uffizi Gallery - 19 min drive

Getting around

De André (Ciliegi) Tram Stop - 12 min drive
Florence Rovezzano Station - 15 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Forno da Graziella di Bettoni Stefano - 6 min drive
Osteria del Milione - 14 min drive
Ristorante Tripperia Bella Ciao - 4 min drive
Terzotempo - 19 min walk
Stefani SRL - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 17th century villa,6Kms from Florence historic city center!Pool-AC-WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 17th century villa,6Kms from Florence historic city center!Pool-AC-WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 17th century villa,6Kms from Florence historic city center!Pool-AC-WiFi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 17th century villa,6Kms from Florence historic city center!Pool-AC-WiFi located?

This family-friendly Impruneta villa is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Florence Charterhouse and Florence American Cemetery and Memorial. Boboli Gardens and Historic Center - Downtown are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mindy B.

26 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and location

Lovely property in the hills near Florence. The garden and house is beautiful. The only thing that would have been helpful is some information on the local area and restaurants, information about the property (bins etc), anything the owners expected from us during our stay. We used the taxi app Apptaxi which was great to get into Florence as we tried to call a company but they couldn't understand us. We would definitely visit again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren P.

24 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 'Familymoon' in Florence

Having married and united our two families we decided to include our four children, their other halves, our two new grandchildren and our mother on our 'familymoon'. The house layout and location was perfect for our group and it was exactly as described. We decided to book Marco's mini bus taxi for the week - what a great service, Marco was fantastic. He was punctual, friendly and patient if we were a little late! We also took advantage of the wonderful dinner service provided by Mina and Enrico. We would totally recommend this - the food and wine were amazing and it made for a really relaxing evening for our family and a lovely surprise for our daughter's birthday. We found the property to be in a quiet and safe location with wonderful views from all the bedrooms, especially the tower room. The garden was perfect having both sunny and shady areas, the small pool (although a little cold) was a welcome escape from the heat at times. Our hosts were excellent and friendly - nothing was too much trouble and any questions were answered quickly. We would totally recommend this property and location and would love to return in the future,

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jo B.

25 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Villa

We have just returned from a week at Villa Berni...3 generations of a family of 10...deciding to ignore the warnings that even the locals tend to leave in August due to the heat. We were greeted late in the evening by Enrico who was charming, despite our flight being delayed by 2hrs. The communication between guest and owners couldn't be better. It made things so easy for us. The Villa is huge and as the other reviews comment, the garden is absolutely gorgeous - the photos really do not do it justice. I can't say too much about day trips as we were all happy relaxing in the gardens, using the lovely pool, hunting for baby tortoises (which Enrico lovingly rescued to put in a safer place!), and eating delicious local produce...some from our hosts and some from the local shops. A word about that...the closest shop to walk to isn't far...about 2km I think (Tavernuzze) but it's entirely downhill on the way and therefore no walk in the park on the way back! We paid approx €35 for taxis into Florence which was a doddle to organise, again thanks to Enrico - he really was a brilliant host. Thank you for a wonderful holiday! We have all come home refreshed and relaxed 😊

10/10 Excellent

LEIGH H., ENGLISH

16 Aug 2018

What an amazing villa!

From the moment of booking to the moment of leaving the owner was totally awesome. Very responsive to any questions we had. The villa itself is just stunning in a wonderful location. The welcome vegetables were delicious and tomatoes like you’ve never tasted! We were lucky to keep them topped up all holiday, such a thoughtful touch. We visited many places during our stay, obviously Florence - goes without saying just how special that is. Venice - by train, so easy! Pisa, worth a see! Lucca and Siena were both just beautiful and amazing to visit. The villa itself is so beautiful both inside and out, we were so lucky with the weather that we honestly didn’t use the lounge or dining room as we were in the garden at every chance. The pool is lovely, lots of different seating and shade if needed. In the garden our children were delighted to find 6 tortoises and kept them well fed! The owner even popped by to show them some new babies, just wonderful. Delighted to have chosen this villa for this summers vacation where we spent it with friends from Australia and uk. I’d highly recommend to anyone visiting Tuscany.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Egil M.

6 Apr 2018

A lovely villa in nice surroundings

The house is great, very large and with a warm and friendly atmosphere. We had some chilly days and the heating worked very well, and when it was warm it was lovely to open the doors to the garden and enjoy the sun outside. The bedrooms are spacious and beautifully decorated. The top bedroom is very special and has it own bathroom, so has the smaller bedroom on the ground floor. The kitchen is practical and is fully equipped for cooking. We did not try the outside barbecue, but lit a fire in the dining room one evening and that was very cozy. We are a family of four and the reason we rented such a large house was that two of us had to do much studying/writing during the course of the week. That worked well - there are two desks in separate rooms on the ground floor. It is about ten minutes drive to Florence, we usually parked in a large car park just inside Porta Romana (2 euros per hour) and walked to the city center through the Oltrarno area. But there is also a frequent bus service from the nearby village of Tavernuzze, some 15-20 minutes walk from the house. We visited several nice places, among others Impruneta and a lovely organic farm called Fattoria de Maiano on the Fiesole side of Florence. The restaurant just down the street from the house (Villa Castiglione) is good. Enrico met us and took good care of us. An issue with the hot water in one of the bathrooms was fixed immediately and he also brought us eggs from their own hens. We would definitely like to come again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Alessandro Berni

My name is Alessandro - live in Florence. I manage my properties (I own 4 total) with my wife Arianna and my brother Enrico to the best of our abilities. We are extremely helpful in preparations for your stay, as well as while you will on site. We provide all the information on places to eat and to shop and to visit our special city. We work to assure that our villa will be your home away from home and visit Florence as only a Florentine person can do

Why they chose this property

Villa Berni is my grandfather villa, I fully restored the villa in the 2007 year with every amenity and comfort. The location is great! Infact the villa is near the five Tuscany Unesco heritage sites: 1.Historic centre of Florence (10-15 minutes away from the property by car). 2.Historic centre of Siena (45 minutes away from the property by car); 3.Piazza del Duomo of Pisa (50 minutes away from the property by car); 4.Historic centre of Lucca (60 minutes away from the property by car); 5.Towers of Sangiminiano (30 minutes away from the property by car).

What makes this property unique

The villa has inside the unique sign of its historic origin and the comfort of a modern one. From the tower of the villa you can have a wonderfull sightsee of the hitoric city centre of Florence. The garden is a unique and real florentine garden style.