Charming cottage in beautiful gardens, with pool in Florence — Property 39
- 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps a maximum of 2
- Location: Florence, Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy
Summary of the cottage, 1 bedroom, sleeps 2
- Contact D. Schouvaloff
- +44 (0)20 77277543
- Property type:
- cottage, 38 m²
- Location type:
- City centre
- Highlights:
- Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace
- View all features
- Swimming pool
- Garden
Exterior of the cottage with the Villa behind |
The swimming pool |
View from the Villa |
Interior looking towards the garden |
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Charming cottage in beautiful gardens, with pool in Florence
The gardener's cottage was converted into this little house and has retained its character and charm with its wooden beam ceiling. Hidden in the two acre garden, with a swimming pool, of an old, private Villa in the historic city centre it is well equipped and consists of a lounge and dining area for 2 people, a curtained-off bedroom with double/twin beds and a separate bathroom and shower. It has air-conditioning in the summer and is not available in the winter. The living room includes a little kitchen with fridge, micro-wave oven and small stove. There is an outdoor table and chairs for dining in the shade. The bathroom and kitchen are both fully equipped and there is also a separate utility room for all your laundry needs. There is private parking in the grounds, and the estate is securely fenced. The cottage is particularly suitable in summer when the garden becomes an extension of your living room. For further details consult property No 38 on the same estate. Scroll on down
Location
Florence < Florence Area < Tuscany < Italy
| Nearest airport: | Florence at 4 kilometres |
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| Nearest beach: | Beach at 80 kilometres |
| Nearest motorway: | Autostrada A1 exit Firenze-Certosa at 3 kilometres |
| Nearest railway station: | Florence Central at 2 kilometres |
| Car: | not necessary |
Only a 20 minute drive from Florence airport and 10 minute taxi ride from the station, this small cottage is in a quiet, exclusive area, between the Boboli Gardens and the Imperial Palace, and only 10 minutes walk from the historic centre. It is within 3 minutes walk from the gates of the property to a bus stop, 5 minutes from food shops, and 10 minutes drive from the Florence Certosa exit on the Autostrada A1. The property has been in the family of my cousins since the early nineteenth century. The estate is in a conservation area, protected from any further building, and therefore tranquil and secluded without being remote. You can easily explore Florence with its narrow streets, palaces, museums and churches and its wonderful shops of international fashion designers. Then come home to rest and enjoy the calm of the garden and the pool. Scroll on down
Local activities swimming, walking, golf
Availability for the cottage in Florence, Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy
- Last updated on:
- Tuesday, 23 September 2008
- Changeover day:
- Saturday
- Normal availability
- Not available between November and March

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Rental rates for the cottage in Florence, Florence Area, Tuscany, Italy
- Rental basis is per property to be paid in:
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| Period name | Begins | Ends | Weekly | Weekend per night | Midweek per night | Minimum stay |
| 01 Sep 2008 | 05 Sep 2008 | GBP 800 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 06 Sep 2008 | 26 Sep 2008 | GBP 750 | - | - | 1 Week | |
| 27 Sep 2008 | 24 Oct 2008 | GBP 500 | - | - | 1 Week | |
*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.
Notes to the rental rates
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Rentals run weekly from Saturday to Saturday. Should you wish to stay for only a few nights you can but you would have to pay the whole week's rent because of the cleaning arrangements.
Gas and Electricity charges are included. Air-conditioning, if required, is also included.
There is a cleaning charge on departure of 20 euros to be paid in cash at the Villa.
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No credit or debit cards accepted. Prices are payable by mailing personal cheques in UK£ or Euro
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| Notes: | The swimming pool is 10 metres from the Cottage. It is not used by the family and is only shared with the Studio (which sleeps two). The pool has sun loungers and a shaded arbour. There is a separate barbecue area in the garden. Wander freely in the romantic garden with its white doves, explore the orchard and olive grove, and enjoy the shade of the ancient trees, giant umbrella pines and cypresses. There are roses and oleanders. The garden is illuminated at night. Visit the kitchen gardens and you may be able to buy fresh eggs, tomatoes and herbs from the gardener. Scroll on down |
When you arrive
At the estate you come to the main gates. Press the button and they will open automatically. Go half way up the drive and on the left, behind the main Villa, you will see the cottage which has a small path leading up to its door. Fresh flowers, a bottle of Chianti with a corkscrew and two glasses will be waiting for you for...a good start. You will also find a book giving useful instructions and information, recommending shops, restaurants, and transport. If you need any further help, information or advice please don't hesitate to ask at the Villa where you will be welcomed and where they speak English. They will show you where the separate laundry facilities are with washing machines, driers and clothes lines. On your last morning you can arrange to leave your luggage in the Villa should you wish to spend more time exploring the city or do some last-minute shopping. Arrival time is after 13:30 p.m. and departure by 10:30 a.m. Scroll on down
Five minutes walk .....
away you have all the necessary food shops and one of the best, typical Tuscan restaurants in Florence, 'Ruggero,' which is a well-kept Florentine secret. A 10 minute walk takes you to the Belvedere Fort and from there to all the best sites, via the Ponte Vecchio. You can also catch a bus from either end of the street and this will take you directly across the city and on to Fiesole, a charming little Roman hill town much favoured by 19th century English tourists. Or take a 6 minute bus trip to 'Bellosguardo' where Elizabeth Barrett Browning had her villa and gaze at the whole of Florence spread out below you. The seaside, with miles of sandy beaches, is about an hour away, and a day trip is easily possible by train from Florence to Venice or Rome. Be Florentine and buy your train, bus, museum and theatre tickets from travel agencies in the city centre; it saves a lot of time and hassle. Scroll on down
Don't forget that food shops in Italy....
Open early at 08:00 in the morning and then shut from 13:00 until between 4 and 5 in the afternoon. They shut at about 20:00. However, there is a supermarket which is open all day. All shops are closed on Sundays, except for cake and ice-cream shops which are only open in the morning. Restaurants serve lunch from 12:00 midday to about 14:00 but not much later (siesta time...), and dinner at night usually between 20:00 and 22:00. Cafes and pizzerias stay open later. Scroll on down
Other Activities museums, cathedral, historic monuments
Featured Review
Comments from Owner Guestbook
HRGuestBook39, HR GuestBook
Review Submitted: December 06, 2007, Date of stay: December, 2007
This is a private property which our visitors appreciate. We have enjoyed having them to stay for over 10 years. We are not a company or an agency. You will find in the guest book appreciative comments about their holidays and details of their experiences and advice. To quote from a 'thank-you' letter '...your garden Studio in Florence was the most enjoyable place we have rented in Europe and the best equipped...' (A.K.K., Moss Beach, California.) Over the years we have had many happy honeymooners!
Most recent comments:
'We enjoyed our stay enormously, as usual - it really is the only place to stay in Florence.' SD, Polstead, Suffolk, UK.
'The setting was just out of this world. A real heaven...We were so impressed with the accommodation and location that we are already planning a return visit for next year...I have no hesitation in recommending the accommodation to anyone.' S Stevens, Fife, Scotland
Reviews are the subjective opinions of Holiday-Rentals.co.uk travellers and not of Holiday-Rentals.co.uk Limited.
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- Advertisers:
- D. Schouvaloff
- Telephone
- +44 (0)20 77277543
- Preferred language(s):
- English, French, Russian, Italian
- Advertiser since:
- 23 Feb 2004
- Property listed since:
- 23 Feb 2004
