Dicomano Villas with Pool
Description
Property Summary
Nestled in the rolling hills of Terranuova Bracciolini, in the heart of Tuscany, Italy, Buca delle Fate is a captivating country farmhouse that traces its origins to the early twentieth century, when it served as part of an ancient local farm. Thoughtfully renovated in keeping with the dictates of local tradition, the property showcases rustic interiors in a classic Tuscan style, offering guests an atmosphere of genuine authenticity and timeless charm. This exceptional vacation rental is ideally suited to those seeking a holiday inspired by slow, peaceful rhythms, immersed in nature and the spirit of the Valdarno countryside. The farmhouse is enveloped by a beautifully maintained yard of approximately 8,000 square meters, largely dedicated to the cultivation of olive trees that produce an excellent extra virgin olive oil, and enclosed by a fully fenced garden adorned with Mediterranean aromatic borders, rose bushes, oleanders, fruit trees, and scattered olive trees. A stunning non-heated swimming pool sits at the center of the garden, offering a refreshing retreat during the warmer months. Guests benefit from Wi-Fi internet connectivity throughout the property, ensuring a comfortable and connected stay. A dedicated parking area is conveniently located just inside the entrance gate to the property, approximately 50 meters from the farmhouse itself.
Outdoors
The outdoor spaces of Buca delle Fate are among its most remarkable features, offering a seamless blend of natural beauty and thoughtfully arranged leisure areas. The garden, completely fenced and extending all around the farmhouse, is characterized by lush lawn areas bordered by Mediterranean aromatic plantings and dotted with olive trees, rose bushes, oleanders, and a variety of fruit trees including peaches, plums, walnuts, apple trees, and apricots. Guests are also welcome to draw seasonal vegetables from the garden cultivated by the owner, adding a delightful farm-to-table dimension to their stay.
A large pergola positioned in front of the kitchen, framed by vines of passionflower and roses, serves as the primary outdoor living area, housing a relaxation corner with a sofa and armchairs alongside a table for outdoor dining. A built-in barbecue and an outdoor kitchen are located a short distance away, making al fresco entertaining both easy and enjoyable. On the back of the property, a second pergola surrounded by fragrant climbing wisteria provides a perfect corner for quiet relaxation, immersed in the silence of the Tuscan countryside.
The non-heated swimming pool is open from the last Saturday in April to the first Saturday in October and is positioned at the center of the garden, at a slightly elevated level relative to the farmhouse, accessible via a flight of 5 steps. The pool features an attractive bean shape with a stone border and internal PVC lining, covering an area of 40 square meters, and is equipped with a Roman staircase on one side. It is fitted with a cold water outdoor shower and lighting both inside the pool and throughout the surrounding garden. The purification system is chlorine-based. The sunbathing area, finished in wood and stone along the perimeter and extending into the lawn dotted with olive trees, is furnished with sun beds, umbrellas, and a wooden gazebo appointed with armchairs.
An additional swimming pool, available but not for the exclusive use of guests, is located approximately 50 meters from the farmhouse, near the annex where the owners reside. This pool has a rectangular shape measuring 12x6 meters with a variable depth ranging from 1.20 meters to 1.70 meters, and is also equipped with a cold water outdoor shower and a generous sunbathing area planted with lawn.
It should be noted that photo shoots are typically taken in spring, and therefore the colors and blooms of the gardens, lawns, and surrounding areas may differ at the time of your arrival.
Unit Layout
Buca delle Fate accommodates up to 8 guests across 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, distributed over 2 floors that together create a harmonious and well-proportioned living environment. The farmhouse is spread over two levels, with the main entrance on the ground floor opening directly onto the living area through a French door from the external pergola. On this floor, a welcoming living room, a dining area, and a spacious kitchen are thoughtfully arranged in a single open-plan space, creating a convivial heart to the home. The ground floor also features a single bedroom that communicates with a double bedroom, and the 2 rooms share an en suite bathroom with shower. Both ground floor bedrooms benefit from direct access to the garden via French windows, further enhancing the connection between interior and exterior.
A stone staircase leads from the living room to the first floor, where a hallway area provides access to 3 additional bedrooms: a single bedroom with direct access to a terrace with a seating area, a double bedroom, and a twin bedroom. The first floor is served by 2 bathrooms, one fitted with a shower and the other with both a shower and a bathtub. The laundry facilities are located outside the main building, housed in a wooden structure adjacent to the main entrance.
Amenities Included
Buca delle Fate is equipped with a comprehensive range of amenities designed to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The property offers air conditioning to keep interiors pleasantly cool during the warmer months, while heating is also available for cooler periods, ensuring year-round comfort. A washing machine is provided for guests' convenience, and a dishwasher is available in the kitchen to simplify daily routines. The property is pet-friendly, welcoming small pets subject to prior authorization by the owner. Entertainment is well catered for with satellite TV, allowing guests to enjoy a wide selection of channels during their downtime. These amenities, combined with the property's rustic charm and generous outdoor spaces, ensure that every practical need is met throughout your stay.
Other Information
The owners reside discreetly in an annex located approximately 50 meters from the farmhouse and are available as a helpful point of reference for guests, while full privacy is guaranteed at all times. The Emma Villas Concierge Team is also at guests' disposal for any urgency or need during the stay, and all relevant telephone numbers are provided with the sending of the travel documentation.
Pets are accepted on request and must be small in size. Acceptance of animals at the property must be previously authorized by the owner upon communication of the number of animals, their size, and breed. An additional mandatory cleaning fee applies in the case of animals staying at the property.
The parking area is situated just inside the entrance gate to the property, approximately 50 meters from the farmhouse, and is available to guests throughout their stay.
Distances and Attractions
Buca delle Fate enjoys a privileged position in the Valdarno area of Tuscany, situated between the Pratomagno ridge and the nearby Chianti region, and positioned approximately halfway between Florence and Arezzo. The property is located just a few kilometers from the Autostrada del Sole, making it easily accessible from major Italian cities and international airports.
The surrounding landscape is one of the most evocative in the valley, distinguished by the presence of the so-called crags, dramatic rocky erosions formed following the drying up of a large ancient lake that once covered the Arno valley, and which many believe to be portrayed in the backgrounds of paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. These formations offer enchanting scenery particularly at sunset, when shadows play across the steep walls and furrows of the terrain.
The property is accessed via the Setteponti road, the ancient route linking Arezzo and Vallombrosa, along which numerous CAI hiking and mountain biking routes depart, allowing guests to explore the entire area of the crags on foot or by bike. The surrounding countryside is dotted with rural architecture and Romanesque churches, including the famous basilica of Gropina, which dominates the village of Loro Ciuffenna, classified among the most beautiful villages in Italy.
Costs & Services
Included services
- Utilities: electricity, water, and gas for cooking use included in the rental price
- Weekly linen change included
- Initial and final cleaning included
- Zer0Dep Guarantee: security deposit waived, with EuropAssistance coverage for accidental damage to the property during your stay (up to a maximum of €1,500.00 and subject to the limitations provided)
Extra costs
- Mandatory extra cleaning in case of animals: €50.00 per week per animal
- Tourist tax: where applicable, charged according to local regulations
On request
- Extra cleaning: €22.00 per hour per person employed
- Extra linen: €15.00 per person
- Heating: charged on consumption at prices in effect at the time of stay
- Wood: €30.00 per 100 kg Buca delle Fate 8, Emma Villas
Description
Holiday home Le Masse - Greve In Chianti, Toscana is a beautiful property (130 sq m) that includes air conditioning, private pool and WiFi internet. The property can sleep up to eight people comfortably in three bedrooms with two bathrooms. Le Masse - Greve In Chianti, Toscana is located in Greve In Chianti, Italy and only 34 km (21 mi) from Florence in the tourist area "Chianti".
Your Experience
Upon arrival at Le Masse - Greve In Chianti, Toscana you’ll find a beautiful clean well-maintained property with views of the hills ideal for a peaceful holiday in Tuscany. After a busy day of visiting museums, spend some time with friends and family poolside enjoying a glass of wine - a perfect way to relax at the end the day. Sharing a meal with friends and family is a big part of the Tuscan culture. Take advantage of the well-equipped kitchen to prepare meals using local produce while on your vacation. The kitchen includes coffee machine, stove and refrigerator, as well as, plenty of tableware and cutlery for up to eight people.
Places Nearby
Most people enjoy visiting close-by cities and towns while on holiday, so for your reference this is a list of popular places with distances (as the crow flies) from the property: Florence 34 km (21 mi), Siena 43 km (26 mi), San Gimignano 51 km (31 mi), Arezzo 75 km (46 mi) and Montalcino 85 km (53 mi).
Some other major tourist destinations you should consider visiting are: Florence 34 km (21 mi), Viareggio 128 km (79 mi), Forte Dei Marmi 135 km (84 mi), Rome 278 km (173 mi), Venice 281 km (174 mi) and Milan 330 km (205 mi).
Additional Information
Pets Welcome - If your pet is travelling with you on vacation that is not a problem at Le Masse - Greve In Chianti, Toscana. If you have a large dog or multiple pets, please ask for permission prior to booking.
Check-In Time: 15:00 - 18:00
Check-Out Time: 08:00 - 10:00
Pool Open: 15 April - 31 October (If you'd like the pool open outside these dates, please make that request prior to booking)
Nearest Airports (distances as the crow flies): Firenze Peretola (flr) 47 km (29 mi), Pisa (psa) 109 km (68 mi), Bologna (blq) 133 km (83 mi), Genova (goa) 266 km (165 mi) and Venezia (vce) 287 km (178 mi).
Le Masse - Greve In Chianti, Toscana
Description
You will find the Agriturismo Le Balze in the heart of the Alto Valdarno, at the foot of Pratomagno, and 4 km from the small village of Castelfranco di Sopra. All around is a natural landscape of rare beauty, which will captivate you from the first moment, characterised by the presence of the 'Balze', secular examples of erosion that over the years have formed towers and rocky blades that rise majestically in the valley bottom.
In about 30 minutes by car you will be able to reach Florence, the cradle of the Renaissance. City of the ancient Medici family, a heritage not to be missed, with its artistic masterpieces, the colourful marble of the churches and the lofty architecture, the ancient bridges over the Arno river and the majestic noble palaces with their immense gardens adorned with fountains, sculptures, grottoes, staircases and paths.
The villa is divided into three independent flats, in one of which on the ground floor there is a double bedroom with a bathroom suitable for persons with disabilities. The structure was born from the recovery of old farm outbuildings close to the main house where the owners live, who will be, albeit in a discreet manner, a point of reference for all your needs.
The owners, thanks to careful renovation using traditional materials such as wood, terracotta and stone and comfortable furnishings, have ensured that the villa is perfect for spending a comfortable and restful holiday.
Villa Le Balze overlooks on one side a wooden porch, equipped with table and chairs and perfect for your dinners and evenings in company, and the lush garden where you will have a barbecue and a table tennis. On the other side, the house overlooks the swimming pool area (size 6x12 m, depth 1.40 m - open from 10 May to 15 September), which is completely fenced off and for the exclusive use of guests.
At Agriturismo Le Balze you can taste and purchase excellent wine and extra-virgin olive oil, vegetables, fruit, and all the products of the farm. In addition, on the ground floor of the house where the owners live you will find a small restaurant (maximum 25 seats), open both to the public and to guests of the villa. We absolutely recommend that you do not miss the delicious typical dishes cooked with love by the owner in the old-fashioned way, and made exclusively with local products. Villa le Balze
Description
Nice independent villa with private pool situated a short distance away from the charming town of Greve in Chianti (the town main square is in walking distance – 10 minutes away). This property, surrounded by beautiful olive groves and vineyards, offers spacious and welcoming interiors.
This villa is within easy reach of Tuscany's most important places of interest (Siena, Florence, San Gimignano, Volterra) as well as of the surrounding charming Chianti villages such as Castellina, Gaiole, Radda, Panzano.
Distances: Greve in Chianti centre only 500 metres away, Florence (airport) 32 km, Siena 34 km away, San Gimginano 50 km away.
At guests’ disposal: large furnished garden (approx. 400 square meters) with private, above-ground swimming-pool (diameter 6 m – depth 1,3 m – open from 01/04 through 04/11). WI-FI internet available.
Parking within the grounds.
Extra Services: Baby bed and high-chair available upon request (free of charge).
Casa Fabrizio can be rented together with Casa Torretta and Casa Monica (only a few meters away) to accommodate a total of 22 people. Casa Fabrizio and Casa Torretta are both independent villas and provide a private pool each (same ownership).
Please carefully check if there are any extra costs to be paid on site! Casa Fabrizio
| Accommodation | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Floor Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tenuta 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 68 m2 | € 89 /Night |
| Tenuta 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66 m2 | € 89 /Night |
| Tenuta 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 66 m2 | € 116 /Night |
| Tenuta 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 45 m2 | € 89 /Night |
| Tenuta 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 82 m2 | € 120 /Night |
| Tenuta 6 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 125 m2 | € 179 /Night |
| All 6 Accommodations | 30 | 11 | 10 |
Description
Beautiful farming estate comprising 6 restored units situated on the Chianti hills, a short distance from the village of Mercatale (with general stores) and 22 km from Florence away. This property offers large outdoor areas and a nice panoramic pool with splendid views over the surrounding vineyards (producing excellent wines). All of the apartments provide welcoming interiors furnished in a rustic style. The units Tenuta 1 and 2 are approx. 50 from the pool away while the remaining units are closer. By the pool, guests can enjoy use of a beautiful panoramic terrace with sun-umbrellas and sofas and of a covered area with WI-FI in internet connection (WI-FI internet is also available near the reception, closer the units Tenuta 1 and 2).
The access to the property is via an unpaved road suitable to any car.
Distances: Mercatale with general stores 4 km away, San Casciano 10 km, Greve in Chianti 12 km away, Florence (airport and railway station) 22 km away, San Gimignano 37 km, Siena 60 km away, Arezzo 90 km, Pisa (airport) 92 km away, Lucca 95 km away.
At guests’ disposal: large outdoor areas, garden, shared swimming-pool (12 x 6 m – min. depth 1,25 m – max. depth 1,4 m – open from 01/05 to 30/10) with panoramic views, barbecue, playground for children with swing. The property and all the apartments provide WI-FI internet connection (free of charge).
Laundry (free of charge).
Extra Services: Baby bed upon request. Maid service available by arrangement (€ 12,- / per hour to be paid locally). The products of the estate (wine, olive-oil) are available for clients to be purchased.
Please carefully check if there are any extra costs to be paid on site! Tenuta
| Accommodation | Sleeps | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | Floor Area | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Rosa | 6 | 2 | 2 | 75 m2 | € 98 /Night |
| Il Tulipano | 3 | 1 | 1 | 36 m2 | € 63 /Night |
| Orchidea | 4 | 1 | 1 | 42 m2 | € 70 /Night |
| All 3 Accommodations | 13 | 4 | 4 |
Description
You will discover that the 'Balze' are a landscape of rare beauty, centuries-old examples of erosion that over the years have formed towers and rocky blades that rise majestically in the valley bottom, and that will catapult you into a suggestive, almost magical world.
The Agriturismo Le Balze is located in the heart of the Alto Valdarno, at the foot of Pratomagno, and 4 km from the village of Castelfranco di Sopra. The nearest shops and supermarkets can be found in Montevarchi or San Giovanni Valdarno, about 10 km away. Here, in the small, pretty towns, you can spend an evening out for dinner or organise an aperitif with friends.
The property is divided into three apartments resulting from the restoration of old farm outbuildings close to the main house where the owners live. Traditional materials such as wood, terracotta and stone were used in the renovation carried out to maintain the building's rural and peasant origins. All the apartments overlook a wooden porch on one side, where you will have your own private space equipped with table and chairs to spend the cool summer evenings at dinner or with your family or friends.
In the large, green garden you will have a practical barbecue and a table tennis. The swimming pool in common use is located at the back of the building (size 6x12 m, depth 1.40 m - open from 10 May to 15 September) and is completely fenced. Laundry and ironing facilities in a common room.
At Agriturismo Le Balze you can taste and buy excellent wine and extra-virgin olive oil, vegetables, fruit, and all the farm's products. But certainly one of its highlights is the small restaurant (maximum 25 seats - reservation required) run by the owners and located on the ground floor of their home, open both to the public and to guests of the agriturismo, where you absolutely must, at least for one evening, taste the delicious typical dishes, which are cooked using tasty local products.
We can assure you that you will not regret it! Le Balze
Description
Villa Cicogna Tuscany is located , Italy and only 30 km (19 mi) from Arezzo in the tourist area "Arno Valley". Property Villa Cicogna Tuscany is a lovely stone building (400 sq m) that includes private pool and WiFi internet. The property can sleep up to ten people comfortably in five bedrooms with three bathrooms.
Your Experience
After arriving you’ll find a lovely clean well-maintained property with views of the hills ideal for a splendid holiday in Tuscany. For your enjoyment you will find a private pool where you can relax while enjoying a nice cold beverage after a hectic day of shopping. Also available outside are a barbecue grill and patio. If you enjoy cooking for family and friends there is a well-equipped kitchen including toaster, stove and refrigerator, as well as, plenty of tableware and cutlery for up to ten people. If you prefer to dine 'al fresco', there is a fully furnished veranda where you can enjoy the weather while dining outdoors.
What's Nearby?
Most people enjoy visiting nearby cities and towns while on holiday, so for your reference this is a list of popular places with distances (as the crow flies) from the property: Arezzo 30 km (19 mi), Greve In Chianti 38 km (24 mi), Siena 57 km (35 mi), Florence 66 km (41 mi) and Montepulciano 75 km (46 mi).
Some other major tourist destinations you should consider visiting are: Florence 66 km (41 mi), Viareggio 153 km (95 mi), Forte Dei Marmi 160 km (99 mi), Rome 247 km (154 mi), Venice 309 km (192 mi) and Milan 353 km (219 mi).
Additional Information
Check-In Time: 16:00 - 20:00
Check-Out Time: 08:00 - 10:00
Pool Open: 1 May - 31 October (If you'd like the pool open outside these dates, please make that request prior to booking)
Nearest Airports (distances as the crow flies): Firenze Peretola (flr) 71 km (44 mi), Pisa (psa) 134 km (83 mi), Bologna (blq) 158 km (98 mi), Roma Ciampino (cia) 256 km (159 mi) and Roma Fiumicino (fco) 269 km (167 mi).
Additional Services
Pre-Stocked Fridge - Take advantage of the pre-stocking service to save time and start your vacation hassle-free after a long trip. Inquire for more details, including the additional cost and how to organize this service.
Owner Assistance - Since the owner lives nearby, he is always available to offer advice and suggestions during your visit. In case you need assistance, it's nice to have someone available to help. In any case, the owner will always respect your privacy.
The owners live on the ground floor of the villa but have a separate entrance and do not share any spaces with guests.
Villa Cicogna