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Experience one of the Tuscany holidays! It's hard to beat the comfort and the location of this Tuscany apartment near Florence. As one of our villas in Tuscany, this property offers all the benefits of a large estate—beautiful gardens and landscape, great views—for a small group. Relax here for the day, walk in to San Domenico, or take a day trip to Florence.
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Located just between Florence and Fiesole, this villa accommodation in Tuscany is near San Domenico, a small village where you will find shops and a bus stop. San Domenico is also the location of the church of the same name, notable for paintings by Fra Angelico and a wealth of other art. Fiesole, just to the north, has a history that goes straight back to Etruscan times, evidenced in the remains of ancient city walls, and in the middle ages was actually a rival of Florence for power until it was sacked. Today it is a "magical" place, famed for its part in E.M. Forster's "A Room With A View." You can find the remains of Roman baths and a theatre, as well as a medieval castle (restored in 1865). Of course the primary attraction of the greater area is the majestic city of Florence, world-renowned for its art and culture. Go here to shop the Ponte Vecchio, marvel at the statue of David, or tour the wonders of the Uffizi Gallery. Of course, you could also simply relax in one of the squares with a book or a latte.
Florence center: 8 km
Fiesole: 2.5 km
San Domenico, Shops: 1 km
Bus stop: 200 meters
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Pleasant apartment (180 m2) in an ancient 18th C. villa situated in one of the most beautiful and prestigious areas of Florence. Panoramic view over the Florentine hills. Peaceful position. Enclosed property and where part of the garden is equipped and reserved for the guests use (abt. 1000 m2). Parking space (one car only).
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Gr. fl.: Living-room (TV) with access to the garden, dining-room, scullery (washing-machine, cupboard), kitchen (freezer, dishwasher), 1 bathroom with hip bath. 1st. fl.: 1 double bedroom, 2 twin-bedded rooms, one with a small balcony with panoramic view, 1 bathroom with bath. Reasonably comfortable furniture with some period pieces. The attic and one wing of the villa are used by the owner. Central heating. Baby-bed available (Euro 35/week/each)..
LOCATION: The villa is on a hill, half-way between Florence and Fiesole. Just 200 m. away is a public telephone and a bus stop, 1 km various shops.
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Available Amenities: TV, garden, washing machine, dishwasher, balcony.
Extra Services: The following are listed as an aid for trip planning; the services and prices are approximate and cannot be guaranteed by Rentvillas. All extra services are payable locally in cash.
Central heating: according to consumption
Nearby Attractions: San Domenico (church, shops), Fiesole (ruins, castle), Florence.
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Sep-01-2007 - Sep-29-2007
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$2,472
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1 wk
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Sep-29-2007 - Oct-27-2007
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$2,156
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1 wk
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Oct-27-2007 - Dec-22-2007
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$2,301
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1 wk
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Dec-22-2007 - Jan-05-2008
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$2,472
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1 wk
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Jan-05-2008 - Jan-12-2008
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$2,301
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1 wk
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Jan-12-2008 - Mar-15-2008
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$2,564
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1 wk
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Mar-15-2008 - Mar-29-2008
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$2,409
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1 wk
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Mar-29-2008 - May-03-2008
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$2,564
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1 wk
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May-03-2008 - May-31-2008
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$2,409
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1 wk
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May-31-2008 - Jun-28-2008
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$2,768
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1 wk
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Jun-28-2008 - Jul-05-2008
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$2,482
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1 wk
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Jul-05-2008 - Aug-16-2008
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$2,569
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1 wk
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Aug-16-2008 - Aug-23-2008
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$2,482
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1 wk
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Aug-23-2008 - Sep-27-2008
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$2,768
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1 wk
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Sep-27-2008 - Nov-01-2008
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$2,409
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1 wk
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Nov-01-2008 - Dec-20-2008
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$2,564
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1 wk
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Dec-20-2008 - Jan-03-2009
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$2,768
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1 wk
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Jan-03-2009 - Jan-10-2009
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$2,564
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1 wk
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Based on 21 Reviews |
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Overall
Peace and Quiet
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Outside Area
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Kitchen
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Enjoyed Most:
Charming owner, friendly and helpful.
Beautiful villa and surroundings, wonderful terrace overlooking olive trees.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Mosquitoes were an issue, but controlled with a good repellent.
Surrounding Area:
Residential area, beautiful landscape, conveniently located 5 minutes to the bus stop for Florence.
Nearby Events or Locales:
San Domenico was about 8 minutes away
Tips or Restaurants:
Bring/buy bug repellent. Good restaurant in San Domenico with outside terrace. Excellent pastry shop also.
Directions:
We showed the directions we have from Rentvillas to the taxi driver and he took us take there very easily.
June, 2007
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Enjoyed Most:
We loved the garden and the views out back. It was lovely to come down each morning, open the windows to the garden and smell the fresh flowers while we ate breakfast. The views out back were breathtaking. I personally enjoyed the ability to shut out all light and noise while we slept using the big window closings. It was a nice change from our apartment in Florence and we all slept peacefully here.
Unpleasant Surprises:
We had envisioned a villa that was more out in the Tuscan countryside. This is really just a suburb of Florence. The bus you take into Florence proper, Fiesole and the train station is located on the busy street close to the villa gate. You have to walk along with no sidewalk to get to the bus stop. I would not suggest this property for children; the owner was full of warnings when we arrived. She finally relaxed when she saw that our boys were well behaved.
Surrounding Area:
Fiesole, just up the hill, also on the same bus route as Florence was a charming little town with a nice museum of Roman and Etruscan ruins.
Nearby Events or Locales:
The nearest small town was San Domenico was within easy walking distance, the walk was just a little dangerous - especially for children. It is where you catch the number 7 bus every 20 minutes into Florence or Fiesole.
Check In Out:
Check in was where we received our stern warnings about the children being very careful, very quiet, etc.
May, 2007
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Overall:
The owner was gracious and knowledgeable about the area. She equipped us with maps and information which made it easy for us to navigate through the surrounding areas and explore Florence. She also lent us books about Florence which were fascinating and made suggestions as to museums, etc.
Enjoyed Most:
The location and size were fabulous! The house permitted us to have the sense of "being at home" - there was enough space for our family of 4 to have privacy when we wanted and to be together. It served as a retreat from the hectic pace of Florence.
Unpleasant Surprises:
Can't think of anything that really bothered us.
Surrounding Area:
We had easy access to San Domenico and Fiesole. It was great to be able to take the bus into Florence and be there within minutes! The restaurant in San Domenico a very short walk from the villa was a real find!
Nearby Events or Locales:
See above. Fiesole, a short 5 minute drive north, also had much to offer. We explored the field museum, outdoor amphitheater, Roman baths, etc. and the Bandini Museum - and learned about some of the history of the area. Well worth the trip!
Tips or Restaurants:
The restaurant in San Domenico was extraordinary! The menu was expansive and the food was top quality Italian!
You can purchase bus passes at the small convenience store in San Domenico for 10 or 20 Euros. The bus cost 1 euro each way, so depending on how many trips you intend to make into town, you can purchase the pass ahead of time and hop right on! The bus stop is a short walk down the street from the villa.
Check In Out:
The owner was there to greet us and extended a warm welcome.
March, 2007
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