Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car not necessary Wheelchair access Nearest amenities: 0.1 km
Notes:
No pets allowed Suitable for children Smokers welcome Self-catering
Home description
Villa Bottai is a splendid 13th Century Villa just 10 minutes from the historical centre of Florence. Recently we have restored the ground floor into a 2 bedroom apartment which is available throughout the year. The Villa is ideally situated: it has the feel of the countryside sitting amidst its own olive grove and fruit orchard on 6 hectares of land only minutes away from the historical centre of Florence. The terraced gardens have magnificent views of the Florentine Hills
The property is all enclosed with a high brick wall and electronic gates, a short gravel road inside the estate reaches to the private parking near the Villa from there a footpath leads to the formal Italian garden and to the entrance to the apartment. We let the apartment throughout the year for 1 week stays or weekends during mid and low season. Price includes electricity, gas, water, linen and local taxes and maid service can be arranged if required on a daily basis.
Front of Villa Bottai,
Bedroom 1
Open Plan lounge with card table
Swimming Pool
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The Tuscany region
Tuscany is known for its landscapes and its artistic legacy. Six Tuscan localities have been designated UNESCO protected sites: the historical centre of Florence(1982), the historical centre of Siena (1995), the square of the Cathedral of Pisa (1987), the historical centre of San Gimignao (1990), the historical centre of Pienza (1996) and the Val D’Orcia (2004).
Tuscany is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance movement, and its artistic heritage includes architecture, painting, and sculpture, collected in dozens of museums in towns and cities across the region. Perhaps the best-known are the Uffizi, the Accademia and the Bargello in Florence . Tuscany was the birthplace of Dante Alighieri ("the father of the Italian language"), Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo and Botticelli.
Tuscany is also well known for its wines, the most famous of which are Chianti, Brunello di Mantalcino,and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, it has 120 protected nature reserves. Other agricultural products include Chianina cattle (origin of the famous "Fiorentina" steak) and the production of olive oil, principally in Lucca and the surrounding hills.
The industry comprises factories producing Piaggio motorcycles and scooters. Tourism is the economic backbone of the so-called "Cities of Art" Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano, Cortona, Pienza, as well as on the coast and in the isles (Elba).
Florence / Galluzzo area
The Villa is ideally situated for visiting Florence, Siena, Arezzo, Cortona, Pisa, Lucca and Rome - not to mention the small cultural towns of San Gimignano, Certaldo, Vinci and many more. A car is not necessary as you are only 100m from the nearest bus stop that takes you in the centre of Florence. From there you can take a train or bus to any destination.
The seaside towns of Tirrenia and Rossignano are an hour away, Cecina is 1.5 hour with a water park and sandy beaches.Besides wandering in this beautiful city and looking at Renaissance art, there are many other things you can do in Tuscany. For example, you can learn to cook or just taste Tuscan food, do trekking, golf or go to a health spa.
At the property we have leaflets and information on events during your stay.
How to get there
From the UK you can arrive by Airplane, Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Meridiana, British Airways and many other European and American Airlines . A Car is not necessary to get around as you are in the city, you can take the bus which is a short walk from the Villa to go into the centre of Florence. From the Centre of Florence you can take a bus or train to any destination in Tuscany or Italy. However if you prefer to have your own car all major Car Rental companies are represented in Florence and we have private parking inside the property. *Ryanair and Easy Jet from Pisa Airport : there is a direct link by bus and train (1 hour journey from Pisa Airport to the Centre of Florence)
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Florence Airport: 25 km
Railway:
Florence Central Station (Santa Maria Novella): 8 km
Ferry:
Livorno: 80 km
Activities near Florence
Sports: Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Good nightlife City breaks
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 8, Sleeps maximum of 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: The Apartment consists of : 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with showers, 1 cloakroom, kitchen, dining, lounge with sofa beds.
The Kitchen has built in cabinets, hob, electric oven, refrigerator all crockery, cutlery supplied. (kettle, toaster , coffee maker) The dining room has large table with eight chairs. The lounge has sofa beds, sitting chairs, coffee table, satellite TV and telephone. Bedroom 1 is furnished with antique furniture, king size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers night tables, chairs, extra bed or cot if required. Bedroom 2 is on the mezzanine floor with 2 single beds, wardrobe, night tables. Bathrooms : tiles from floor to ceiling, pedestal basin, large mirror, showers and wc.
Further details outdoors: The guests have their own private parking inside the estate, the formal garden with views of the countryside Part of the garden in front of the entrance is set out with seating area with table and chairs and built in barbecue.
Outdoor furniture : Lounging chairs, table, chairs and Parasol, near the brick built barbecue. Swimming pool : 6m x 12m surrounded by patio, furnished with lounge chairs , tables, parasols, and shower. A changing room is close to the swimming pool with bathroom facilities.
Further details
The Villa is ideal for week-end breaks as it is near the historical centre close to bus route or walking. From the villa the bus stop is 100mt. from here it takes you the centre of Florence or to the Central Station (SMN) where you can take a train or bus to anywhere in Tuscany or Italy. Journey to Rome is 1.5 hour with Eurostar. Journey to Bologna is 1 hour with Eurostar or regular train.
Conditions
We Rent the villa Saturday to Saturday with the exception of low season (from October to May) where one can arrive any day of the week. We let on a weekly basis from May to September, the rest of the year we let for a week stay or week-end breaks . At the time of booking we require a 20% deposit with the balance paid on arrival.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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low Season
17 Mar 09
4 Apr 09
500£500
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Easter Holidays
4 Apr 09
19 Apr 09
550£550
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low Season
19 Apr 09
2 May 09
500£500
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Mid
2 May 09
27 Jun 09
650£650
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High Season
27 Jun 09
29 Aug 09
1000£1,000
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Mid Season
29 Aug 09
24 Oct 09
650£650
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Low Season
24 Oct 09
19 Dec 09
550£550
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Christmas
19 Dec 09
9 Jan 10
600£600
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Please note prices above are for 5 persons occupying the apartment.
We let the apartment from Saturday to Saturday with the exception of Low Season where we let for minimum of 3 nights.
Arrival time is from 16:00 hour to 19:00 hour
Departure is by 10:00 hour
Final Cleaning charge is 35 Euros. Refundable Damage deposit is also paid locally (100 Euros).
Maid service is available and paid locally if require.
Guestbook for Villa Bottai
"A great big thank you for assisting with our accommodations! Villa Bottai was perfect! it made our trip very special & memories will last a lifetime. We definitely will be returning. Again Thank you, Cheryl Wernke"
"Dear Liliana We have went on so much about our stay in your villa in Florence that our friends are interested in renting! WE have many happy memories of our stay in Florence and are determined to return. Kenny Grant"
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