This is one of the most magical places in the florentine hills: the architecture of the villa and of the old garden are justly famous and in fact the garden has become one of the most famous in the world. The villa was finished in 1610 by Zanobi Lapi and during the succeeding centuries has belonged to the Marquis Capponi, Princess Ghykha, sister of the queen of Serbia and other well-known noble families.
It lies on the hills above Florence, just outside the village of Settignano, with a beautiful view of the countryside and of the city of Florence, which can be reached in ten minutes by car or by the convenient public transport that passes through the village. The furnishings consist of perfectly restored antique furniture, decorated with elegant tapestries and old paintings.
During your stay, 2 domestics are employed every day for the cleaning of the villa. The bed and bath-linen is changed twice a week. The garden is an architectural masterpiece, and contains all of the best-loved features of the classic old italian garden and has been described in enthusiastic terms by all of the famous guests who have stayed at Villa Gamberaia in the last century.
In part of the grounds close to the villa a swimming-pool has been built for the guests' private use, where complete privacy can be enjoyed. On the edges of the grounds are some elegant independent apartments that may be rented together with the villa or separately. Together with the rental of the property you can also book a cooking service, with menu to be agreed on the premises, which includes breakfast and dinner. The villa has air-conditioning included in the price.
INTERIOR
GROUND FLOOR: large entrance hall with vaulted ceilings, an internal loggia, 4 double bedrooms with bathroom with bathtub and shower attachment, 3 large reception rooms with living-room areas, one of which has direct access to the garden.
FIRST FLOOR: large living-room with access to a large covered terrace overlooking the garden, used also for dining outside, large dining-room, large kitchen with larder and dishwasher, wardrobe/ironing-room with washing-machine, 4 double bedrooms sharing 2 bathrooms with bathtub with shower attachment, 1 double bedroom with bathroom with bathtub and shower attachment.
The villa has a lift. Some of the bedrooms can be changed into twin bedrooms. The private swimming-pool lies near the Neptune's ornamental grotto.
Accessories: sat-TV, Stereo with CD player, Internet Wi- Fi ( free of charge) , oven, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, heating, air conditioning , cot , parking.
OUTDOOR
Vista Firenze offers a beautiful garden , private swimming -pool of irregular shape ( about 9 x 6 m - depth 1,25 m - open from 01 /06 to 30 /09).
Parking within the grounds .
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The price includes:Â 2 sets of bed and bath linen per week included in the price, Air-conditioning, Central heating, Cot for babies under 2 years, Electricity, Final cleaning, Included in the price is a staff of 2 people for daily cleaning for 8 hours a day, 6 days a week.
The price does not include:Â Â Tourist Tax where applicable (details on the spot), any other service not specified
Security deposit: € 1.500,00 to be paid in cash on arrival (Euro)
Pets: not allowed
Check- in: Saturday from 16.00 to 19.00
Check- out: Saturday before 10.00
VISTA FIRENZE
Sleeps: 18
Rooms: 9
Bathrooms: 7
DISTANCES
Location: Florence (3 km)
Airport: Florence (10 km), Pisa (100 km)
Train station: Florence (7km)
Golf:Â 18 km
Nearest towns: Settignano with food shops, restaurant, pharmacy 1 km, Florence 7 km away, San Gimignano 60 km, Arezzo 80 km, Siena 85 km, Lucca 92 km, Pisa 100 km, 115 km from Cortona , Perugia 150 km.
GOOGLE MAP
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The client receives detailed instructions once the final payment of the booking has been processed.
