Borgo San Lorenzo holiday bed and breakfast rental, Vicchio with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, air con, rural retreat

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Le Due Volpi (bed and breakfast)

Home description

Le Due Volpi B&B is located in a hidden part of rural Tuscany just 38 kms north of Florence, in the green and cool Mugello Valley, home of the Medici family and of Giotto and Beato Angelico. Quiet and peaceful, yet only a few kilometers away from one of Europe's best golf courses at Poggio dei Medici, and a stone's throw from the shores of Lake Bilancino, the house and its surroundings are ideal for a relaxing and stress-free vacation. Walk the ancient Tuscan hills directly from our house along well marked trails, or relax by the pool with a glass of Lorenzo's red.
Three airy large comfortable romantic double bedrooms with en suite bathrooms are available, all furnished simply, but tastefully. Breakfast is served in the loggia in the summer and in front of the open fire in winter, and besides the traditional tea and coffee, juice and cereals, includes home made cakes and jams, yogurt, fresh milk, local cheeses and cold cuts, and a selection of local breads and seasonal fruit. Occasionally Heidi will cook her special Tuscan and Italian dishes and invite guests to the loggia or the aia (old threshing ground) by the pool for an unforgettable evening.

From the south	The house, eastern view
Dining al fresco	Minerva, on the first floor

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The Tuscany region

Tuscany hardly needs introduction, but the Mugello area just north of Florence is yet to be fully discovered and appreciated. Its gently rolling hills have remained unspoilt and unlike other parts of Tuscany, farming is still an activity over here. The landscape is peppered with Medici castles and Villas, as this was the hunting ground of the famous family. The Mugello is often referred to as "the green heart of Tuscany" for its cool climes.

Borgo San Lorenzo / Vicchio area

Little towns like Scarperia, Vicchio and Dicomano and the capital of the Mugello, Borgo San Lorenzo are well worth visiting, for their simple and genuine appearance. The climate is several degrees cooler than Florence, and even in the height of summer one wears a wrap or lightweight jacket in the evening. Every day there is a local market in one of the towns, and for shopping lovers, the newly built Barberino outlet is well worth a visit. Lake Bilancino offers bathing and wind surfing possibilities, and the nearby Poggio ai Medici golf course is one of Europe's best. Horse back riding is a favourite sport in the Mugello and an excellent stable, La Commenda, is just a kilometer away from our B&B.

How to get there

By car: From the North: Leave the Autostrada del Sole (A1) at Barberino and then drive through the Mugello on road SS 551 to Vicchio. **Then take the road from the main square with the Post Office and central gardens towards Caselle and Molezzano. After Caselle continue as far as a crossroads after a small bridge.Turn right up an unpaved road towards the Medici Villa di Poggio Bartoli. Follow the road for about 800 metres until – just after a small rise – you see a group of silver cypreses on your right leading you to Le Due Volpi.
From the South: Leave the Autostrada del Sole (A1) at Firenze Sud and drive through Pontassieve along the ss67 to Rufina and Dicomano. There follow signs for Vicchio along the ss551, which follows the course of the river Sieve. Once in the main square with the Post Office and central gardens, continue as above.**

Check out Ryanair flights to Pisa and to Forlì for cheap fares. BA flies to Bologna, an hour away. More than one flight a day from Gatwick to Florence with Meridiana. All major car hires represented at Tuscan airports.

Activities near Borgo San Lorenzo

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Given the layout of the space on the second and third floors, bedrooms Minerva (2 + 1) and Superla (2 + 1) can be rented as self-catering unit. Kitchen facilities are available on the second floor off of Minerva, or in the summer in covered loggia.
Plenty of guide books, maps, tips and information on recommended sites to visit are available to guests.

Further details outdoors:
Pool in the garden available to all (10 x 5 metres)

-BBQ grill in the loggia
- parking available
- shaded areas in the garden for quiet reading
- starting point for many a lovely walk to the Appennines along well marked trails

Further details

Special rates for a fortnight's stay

Conditions

Only small, well -behaved dogs allowed. Owners have a 10 year old Westy, called Snowy.
30% deposit due after confirmation of booking
100 euro refundable deposit due for self catering arrangement upon arrival

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
January to May	18 Jan 09	1 Jun 09	430£ 391	7568	8073	Flexible
June to September	1 Jun 09	1 Oct 09	450£ 409	8073	8577	Flexible

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ABOVE RATES REFER TO DOUBLE OCCUPANCY IN ONE ROOM AND ALWAYS INCLUDE BREAKFAST EVENING DRINKS. FOR OTHER ARRANGEMENTS PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO OWNER.

- reductions available for mid-week bookings

-reductions available for small groups occupying all the rooms

-please enquire for half-board possibilities

-possibility of interesting inclusive package for fortnight's stay; please ask owners

Guestbook for Le Due Volpi

March 2008 " ... you certainly have found a part of heaven ... thank you for sharing it!", Waldemar and Irmgard Kasford, Canada

April 2008 "everything has been perfect beyond our wildest dreams. You have both been fabulous hosts ... thank you for the amazing dinner .." Karen Kelly and Matt Hackell, Brooklyn, NY, USA

June 2008
".. we have so much enjoyed our five nights with you in your lovely home ... your warm hostpitality has been wonderful. We have appreciated especially Lorenzo's sense of humour and all the lovely meals..." Marion and Andrew Street, UK

July 2008. "Thank you for your warm hospitality, we really felt at home away from home. We will come back hopefully soon," Chaba and Fritz and family, Capetown, SA.

July 2008, "...hospitality extended to everything from fine cuisine, magnificent food and wine, glorious views and homely generosity ..." Annie, Athens, Greece

Availability

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Contact details for the advertiser of home 28307
Name:	Heidi Flores
Tel:	+39 055 8407874
Mobile:	+39 338 622 0160
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