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Villa Domizia - Florence area
Description
Florence Luxury Villa Rentals with swimming pool and air conditioning for a vacation in total relax. Villa Domizia is a charming place located only 12 km off Florence, a mere 20 minute trip by car, ideal for those who would like to visit the Uffizi or Ponte Vecchio without the inconvenience of finding a parking for their car. In fact the bus stops at only 100 t from the villa's gate and takes directly to the center of Florence!
Villa Domizia is also located only 5 minutes away from the motorways which lead to Tuscany's main attractions: Siena, San Gimignano, Lucca, Pisa, Cortona etc.
Visiting these jewels will be the easiest thing! the Villa promises to you an unforgettable holiday in the beauty of the Florence hills, in the well renowned Chianti area, among olive trees and vineyards, with the world's most famous monuments at hand....
Florence exclusive Villa Domizia is surrounded by vineyards and olive orchards in the hillsides of florentine Chianti.
The elegant Villa, whose construction is so old that some parts date to the 1300, is dominated by a stately tower. But the origin of the property dates even further back. A document dated about 1000 reports the sale of a “house with land and vineyards” in this area, indicating without doubt the antiquity of the cultivation of vineyards in the region.
Villa Domizia can accept a maximum of 14 guests.
There are 7 bedrooms – 4 double and 3 singles (but beds can be combined in one of the single) – and 6 bathroom + 1 wc. 6 bedrooms have air conditioning.
Getting about
It is within easy reach of the most famous Tuscan cities: only about 20 minutes from Florence (about 20 km) ,
50 minutes ( 50 km)from Vinci and San Gimignano
60 minutes ( 60 km) from Siena,
1 h ( 75 km) from Volterra and about 1 h (90 km) from Pisa
Florence Some of the greatest artistic treasures in the world are to be found in Florence’s museums, palaces, and churches. Popular and important sites in Florence include the Cathedral, the Baptistery, the Uffizi, the Accademia, and the Bargello. The churches of Santa Maria Novella and Santa Croce house world-renowned works of art, and Michelangelo's architectural genius is to be admired in the Church of San Lorenzo’s New Sacristy and the Laurentian Library. Wander the ancient city streets until you reach the Arno River, enjoy the Ponte Vecchio, and cross over to the artisan district in the Oltrarno. The Pitti Palace houses vast and varied collections of paintings, silver works, and Renaissance costumes dating from the 15th through the 19th centuries. And there’s plenty to see outdoors: spend a day at the Boboli Gardens or climb the hill to Piazzale Michelangelo and the church of San Miniato al Monte for an enchanting view of Florence. The historic center of Florence has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Siena located in the heart of Tuscany, is one of Italy's best-preserved medieval towns. Built on three hills and surrounded by well-preserved walls, Siena is filled with fine examples of Gothic architecture and boasts one of the world's most unique piazzas, Il Campo. The world-famous horserace, Il Palio, is an essential part of Sienese identity, history and culture. The historic center of Siena has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
San Gimignano is a small, fortified hill town in the province of Siena famous for its medieval architecture, especially its towers, which may be seen from several kilometers outside of town. It is known for its white wine, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, grown in the area. In 1990 San Gimignano was declared by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Town.
details
Locality Florence & Chianti area
zone countryside
sleeps up to 14
2 double en-suite bedrooms
1 master en-suite bedroom
1 twin en-suite bedroom
1 double bedroom
1 twin canopy bedroom
1 twin bedroom
bathrooms 7
Inside
On the first floor we find a magnificent hall with huge fireplace, 2 elegant living rooms (one of which has an office area with fax machine and Adsl internet connection), dining hall with a large table suited for 14 guests, kitchen with microwave oven, traditional oven, freezer and two refrigerators, service bathroom, and 2 double bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms (one with shower, the other one with bath tub).
On the second floor we find a large hall with grand piano, a comfortable living room with satellite tv, the breathtaking master bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with bath tub), one large and elegant twin bedroom with en-suite bathroom (with shower), one double bedroom and a twin canopy bedroom. These two rooms share a bathroom (with hower).
On the third level (the tower) we have a cozy living room with tv, a twin bedroom (but the beds can be combined to obtain a double bed) with amazing view of the valley and a bathroom with bath tub.
All the bedrooms have plenty of storage space.
On the basement or ground floor we find the wine cellars (available to guests for wine tasting tours), the gym with sauna, the laundry room (with washing machine, drying machine and iron board) and the staff quarter (not available for guests). The villa has also two safety boxes at clients disposal.
The villa has also two safety boxes at clients disposal. Air conditioning in 6 bedrooms will make your vacation even more comfortable!
Outside
The guests at villa Domizia can enjoy the beautiful and peaceful private park, with abundant olive orchards, laurel hedges and a fantastic lawn perfect for children to play.
There are two living areas in the park. One in the cotto patio in front of the villa, with two arcades where it is possible to eat or relax in the shade. A huge fig tree guarantees shadow and coolness also in the hottest months. Plenty of deckchairs are at the guests’ disposal.
The other living area is in front of the hall at the first floor. An elevated square garden with a big oak tree where it’s possible to enjoy breakfast in the freshness of the morning or have a relaxing aperitivo at sunset, or try an informal dinner with the tasty dishes cooked by the villa’s cook.
The pool is surrounded by laurel hedges for the guests privacy. Nested among the olive trees, it measures 15 for 8 mt.
Facilities
WIRELESS Internet connection,
satellite tv (with several channels of movies in English),
fax machine,
cd player,
hairdryers in all bathrooms,
little gym
finnish sauna,
swimming pool
high chairs and portable cribs for infants (2 of each).
Daily cleaning
Service for continental breakfast
Telephone
Heating
fireplace
microwave oven,
traditional oven,
freezer
2 refrigerators
mosquitos screens at bedrooms windows
Services included:
Daily cleaning (except on Sunday) by in-site staff (available for guests all day up to 7 pm, except from 1 to 3 pm)
Service for continental breakfast
Welcome dinner on the day of arrival, with 2 bottles of the house wine
Tour of the vineyards and cellar and wine tasting
Electricity, Gas, Water
Internet wi-fi connection
Weekly change of linen and towels
Extras:
Dinner on request (euros 25 per adult, children 0-4 years free, 4 to 12 years pay half price), comes with 2 bottles of our wine
Personal laundry
Mid week change of linen (50 euros)
Telephone
Heat (at the rate of 50 euros per day of use), wood for the fireplace
Services available on request
Dinner on request (euros 25 per adult, children 0-4 years free, 4 to 12 years pay half price)
Service of personal laundry (15 euros per hour)
Extra staff hours (after 7 pm or on Sunday) at the rate of 15 euros per hour per person
Mid week change of linen (50 euros)
Telephone
Heating (October thru April)
Wood for the fireplace (5 euros per basket)
Babysitter (15 euros per hour)
Good to know
swimming pool (open June-September, the depth is 2,7 m in the deepest section and 1 m in the shallow section, the pool measures 7,5 by 15,25 m
Daily cleaning (excpt on Sunday) by in-site staff (available for guests all day up to 7 pm, excpt from 1 to 4 pm)
All bedrooms have mosquitos screens at the windows (no mosquitos screens in the tower bedroom).
Villa Domizia can accept a maximum of 14 guests. It's possible to add 2 more guests if they are children.
There are 4 king size bedrooms, and 3 twin bedrooms. One of the twin bedrooms (the one in the tower) can turn into a double size bedroom, on request.
You can tour our vineyards and learn everything about wines with the wine maker of the owner company. At the end of the tour you'll visit the cellar and taste their wines which have won a great number of prizes. Included in price
Guided visits of Firenze and Siena
Visit Firenze and Siena with a very special guide, art historian expert, ormer teacher of the art history program of University in Florence. You will step into the Renaissance and walk thru the beauty of the city and its monuments, museums and churches.
Some example of itineraries:
The Medici family and the arts – visit to Palazzo Medici Riccardi (with the famous Benozzo Gozzoli chapel), San Lorenzo church and Medici Chapels
Brunelleschi Renaissance architecture in Florence – walking tour of Ospedale degli Innocenti, San Lorenzo Church, visit of the Duomo and the “cupola”.
Introduction to florentine Renaissance art – walking tour of San Lorenzo church, piazza Duomo, Battistero, Orsanmichele church, piazza Signoria, visit of the Uffizi Gallery (this is an whole day itinerary).
Michelangelo in Florence - visit of the Accademia museum, Medici Chapel, Laurentian library.
Lorenzo Ghiberti and the Baptistery doors
– visit to the Battistero and the Opera del Duomo museum.
Our guide is an expert on Renaissance art and she can organize tours also in Siena (which is only 50 km away from the villa). Price on request
Visit of the pottery factory nearby
Located very near Villa Domizia this terra-cotta factory is famous for its beautiful terracotta pots, jars, tiles and art works. Its furnace is unique, because it has a long tradition in this manufacturing art. Visiting the factory you'll discover the secrets of “cotto” as we call it and the process of making it.
Price on request
Learn italian at the villa
Do want to take advantage of your trip to Italy to learn the basic italian? You and your children can enjoy your italian lessons right at the villa. A qualified teacher will be at your disposal, for how many lessons you want, and you'll go home after this trip bringing with you something special.
Price on request
Chianti by bike
Why not visit Chianti by bicycle? You can book the bikes and the guide at the villa, pick up your favorite tours and see the country in a new, exciting way. Our guides from the shop “Florence by bike” will propose a different range of tours, right for a family ride or for a more “professional” challenge. In any case, there is no better way to really enjoy the beauty of Chianti, with its extensive vineyards and olive groves. The famous towns of Greve and Panzano are within reach, a must of Chianti touring.
Price on request
Cooking lessons
Learn the real tuscan cuisine with someone who has a true insight into the tuscan food culture. You'll learn how to make the real “pappa al pomodoro”, “zuppa di farro”, “rosticciana”, “fagioli all'uccelleto”, and other dishes that make the tuscan cuisine so unique. In the homely atmosphere of villa Domizia learning to cook italian food will be a pleasure!
Price on request
Trekking on the Apuane mountains
The Apuane are the Dolomites (Alps) of Tuscany. They are very near the coast and are famous for their marbles (Michelangelo used the Apuane's marble for his sculptures). They offer the beauty of a walk in the mountains with the breath-taking view of the sea. An expert guide will come with a van to pick up the group at the villa and lead it through this easy but fascinating trekking. The day can end with a visit of nearby Lucca or with a stop on the beaches of tuscan riviera, Versilia.
