Welcome to Il Colle di Sotto!

In the countryside of Montelupo Fiorentino, a town in the immediate outskirts of Florence and so famous for its ceramics that it’s called “The Town of Ceramics”, there’s a charming quaint Tuscan construction surrounded by olives and secular cypress trees.

“Il Colle di Sotto” is a renovated independent barn of 100 meters, with a 360° panorama from a green and quiet hill, opening directly over spectacular views of the Tuscan countryside.

“Il Colle di Sotto” is the ideal place for anyone who desires to unite art, history and relaxation in the sweet nature of Tuscany.

“Il Colle di Sotto” can sleep up six people and it is composed of a luminous, multicoloured and fully equipped kitchen with the latest mod cons, two double bedrooms with double antique iron beds and two bathrooms with cabin shower. Upstairs there is an open-plan upper-gallery with a large sitting room with two sofa (one is a sofa bed for two people), equipped with Satellite TV, DVD player, stereo with CD player, books, a fireplace with firewood and an antique Tuscan chest of drawers.

The original architectural details have been preserved and incorporated into a new, elegant and comfortable design. The barn has been restructured using traditional materials: local stone, exposed wooden beams and Florentine terracotta floors, giving a touch of simple elegance.

Here and there, you will find precious detail such as fine paintings, ceramics from Montelupo and typical ornaments in character with the building.

Outside there is a spacious luminous veranda, equipped with chairs, deckchairs and a table, where is possible to sun-bathe and to have splendid open air breakfasts or romantic suppers, and where our guests can relax anytime they want with a unique, peaceful and suggestive view.

The wonderful swimming pool (10,5x7,5 mt.) with Jacuzzi pool, furnished with sun beds, reclining armchairs, table and chairs is surrounded by lawns and landscaped gardens framed by the rolling wooded hills beyond, is a lovely spot to relax and have a cooling dip.
It has been built near the olive grove away from any splashing sound that may be created for those who prefer to enjoy the calmness of the Tuscan countryside.
Use of the pool is reserved for guests renting Il Colle di Sotto and the owners who live in the house near.

The structure is equipped with heating, a washing machine, an ironing board, a safe, an alarm system, first aid box, a mobile phone with pre-paid phone card, iron, hair-drier, automatic gate, free car parking space and a spacious independent garden.

“Il Colle di Sotto” is situated in an exceptionally beautiful part of Chianti-shire, above the Arno valley and about 230 metres above sea level.

It is within easy reach of the most famous Tuscan cities: only 20 minutes from Florence, only 10 minutes from Vinci and San Miniato, 30 minutes from Pisa, 50 minutes from Siena, Volterra, Monteriggioni, San Gimignano.

“Il Colle di Sotto” follows a formula of five basic ingredients the 5 C’s: Character, Courtesy, Calm, Charm, Customer satisfaction.

The barn is open all year round. 

 

 

The villa comprises 2 bedrooms in total; 2 double and 1 cots, 2 of the bedrooms with en-suite facilities. The property also has 1 double sofa bed located in the in the upper-gallery - living room. This gives room for up to 6 people. Bed linen and towels are provided for your use.

The villa has 2 bathrooms and 2 WCs for your party's use. Central heating keeps you snug and warm.

The villa has dvd, satellite/cable. The music system will play cds, radio.

There is room for 4 in the living room and 4 in the dining room. To prepare food you will find a cooker, an oven, a microwave, a fridge, a freezer, a kettle, a toaster. You will also find a dish washer, a washing machine, an iron and ironing board. The owner has also provided cutlery, glassware, cooking utensils.

Smoking is allowed in this villa.

Pets are not welcome 

Not suitable for wheelchairs 

The villa is in a very quiet area. It has a private north facing swimming pool, a west facing garden, a south facing patio area, panoramic views. If you are driving there is a garage with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.

The villa is right beside swimming, walking, cycling.

Close to the villa you will find fishing, mountain biking, horse riding, golf, tennis, a sports center, historic sites, a museum, a theatre/cinema, shopping areas, a restaurant, a food shop.

Within easy reach of the villa you will find flying.

Bowling - National Target Shooting

The villa is....

25 km from Florence airport.
3 km from Montelupo Fiorentino.
20 km from Florence.
35 km from Pisa.
80 min from Siena.

Saturday

Saturday- Only applies in the months of

4 PM

10 AM

Jill says: "Beautiful villa with the host speaking good English. Thought it was a little expensive as only 2 double beds. The 5 & 6th persons would need to sleep in the living area which would comprise space if you did not want to fold the bed away each day. On the plus side the villa had dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine etc. It took about 40 minutes from Pisa Airport to reach the villa which was lovely and secluded. A car is an essential as no bus route to villa"

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Long stay discount!! 5% discount if booking length is equal to or more than 7 days. (applies Sep, Oct, Nov only)