Le Due Volpi

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Bed & Breakfast |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 10

Vicchio in Tuscany

From £383 per week |  From £67 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

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Key info  Swimming pool, air conditioning, balcony/terrace, car advised, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

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, Le Due Volpi is only a few kilometers from one of Europe's best golf courses, and an hour's train ride from Florence, capital of Tuscany and one of the world's most culturally rich cities. The house and its surroundings are perfect for a relaxing and stress-free vacation, ideal to return to after an excursion to the nearby art cities of Tuscany. Or you can 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.
Airy large comfortable romantic 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. A few times a week Heidi will cook her special Tuscan and Italian dishes on her AGA cooker and invite guests to the loggia or the aia (old threshing ground) by the pool for an unforgettable evening.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Given the layout of the space on the second and third floors, bedrooms Minerva (2 + 2) and Superla (2 + 2) can be rented as self-catering unit with a small kitchen facility on the second floor off of Minerva.
For groups renting the whole house, the kitchen facility is in the covered, heatable loggia (sink, 4 ring gas stove, electric oven, fridge, plates and cutlery), as well as a table seating 10.

Plenty of guide books, maps, tips and information on recommended sites to visit are available to guests. Having the owners, Lorenzo and Heidi, live on the property is seen as a definite added value.

Further details outdoors:
Swimming pool in the garden available to all (10 x 5 x 1.5 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

30% deposit due after booking confirmation, payable by PayPal or bank transfer
Balance due in cash only

100 euro refundable deposit due when whole house is rented to one group

Conditions

Only small, well -behaved dogs allowed, upon prior confirmation. Owners have a 13 year old Westy, called Snowy, and two adult cats who live outside.

Swimming pool is usually open from May 1 to 15 October

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Approaching Le Due Volpi

 

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The swimming pool

 

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Breakfast in the loggia

 

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Minerva, on the first floor

The Tuscany / Firenze Province 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 vicinity of Florence (one hour away by train!) makes this an ideal spot to combine relaxation and sightseeing. Other splendid art cities, like Siena, Lucca, Arezzo, are easily reached for a day's excursion.

The 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 there are plenty of opportunities for horse lovers, including a new ly tracked excursions on horseback.

How to get there

What's nearby: Attractions Restaurants Click map icons for more information

Map showing the Vicchio areaReset Map

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 Vicchio

Reviews

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23 Dec 2011

“Italy is wonderful, a week at Le due Volpi, with Heidi and Lorenzo is perfection.” We had six wonderful weeks on holiday in Italy, but the week we had at Le Due Volpi is the highlight. Our flatette was comfortable and spacious. The surrounding gardens delightful, and so typical of... more

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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 2009. "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.

Oct 2010 " ... Le Due Volpi has been an absolutely marvellous stop on our honeymoon adventure in Italy. We have found our time here very peaceful and restful. You have found the perfect balance of modern and rustic here. We only wish we were staying longer ..." Shelly and Jeff, Ottawa, Canada

March 2011 "... we couldn't begin to thank you enough for the unforgettable stay we have had here in your home! Not only were the food and wine the best we have had on our trip,but the company was better!.." Sallie, Grace and Bob, Columbus, Ga USA

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
December-January	22 Dec 11	9 Jan 12	500€ 500	9090	9090	2 Nights
January-June	9 Jan 12	1 Jun 12	460€ 460	8080	8080	2 Nights
June-September	1 Jun 12	17 Sep 12	500€ 500	9090	9090	2 Nights
September-December	17 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	460€ 460	8080	8080	2 Nights
December-January	22 Dec 12	7 Jan 13	500€ 500	9090	9090	2 Nights

Prices for group size 10
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
December - January	22 Dec 11	9 Jan 12	2000€ 2000	330330	330330	2 Nights
January-June	9 Jan 12	1 Jun 12	1840€ 1840	300300	300300	2 Nights
June-September	1 Jun 12	17 Sep 12	2000€ 2000	330330	330330	2 Nights
September-December	17 Sep 12	22 Dec 12	1840€ 1840	300300	300300	2 Nights
December-January	22 Dec 12	7 Jan 13	2000€ 2000	330330	330330	2 Nights

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 ALWAYS INCLUDE BREAKFAST, and WELCOME EVENING DRINKS ON FIRST AND LAST NIGHT AND ARE ALL INCLUSIVE OF HEATING, CLEANING, LINENS, POOL TOWELS.

FOR RATES FOR EASTER, CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR'S, MOTO GP MUGELLO, AND ITALIAN HOLIDAYS PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY TO OWNERS.

SPECIAL RATES FOR A FORTNIGHT'S OR LONGER STAY, PLEASE ASK OWNERS DIRECTLY.

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

Availability notes:

NOTE THAT WE HAVE THREE BEDROOMS, NOT ALL ARE BOOKED AT THE SAME TIME!

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1 years listed You are contacting Heidi Flores Landline +39 055 8407874 Mobile +39 338 622 0160 Languages spoken The owner is based in Italy and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2010. This bed & breakfast has received 1 review from previous guests.