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.
The ancient and indipendent barn of Il Colle di Sotto enjoys of a 360° panorama from a green and quiet hill, opening directly over spectacular views of the stunning 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.
The barn of Il Colle di Sotto can sleep up to 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 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 structure is equipped with heating, safe, free internet wi-fi, alarm system, automatic gate, car parking space and a spacious independent garden.
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 only.
Il Colle di Sotto follows a “recipe” of five basic ingredients - the 5 C'S: Character, Courtesy, Calm, Charm, Customer satisfaction.
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Prices included:
All taxes
Firewood (one basket)
Free Covered parking for 2 cars
Final cleaning per stay
Colle di Sotto Welcome Token
Cuisine surprise
Weekly change Linen and towels
Electricity, Water and Gas
Wi-Fi Internet connection
BBQ
Safe
Alarm System
Baby cot and High chair (only on request)
Private use of pool with Jacuzzi (only during opening period)
Prices excluded:
Firewood - € 7,00 per basket
Daily change of Linen - € 7,00 per person per change
Daily change of Towels - € 5,00 per person per change
Extra cleaning - € 25,00 per hour/person
Heating - by cubic meter reading (€ 6,00/Mc)
Tourism Levy - € 1,00/pax/night (max 6 nights)
Bicycle renting service – € 5,00/day each bike
Extra on demand
Swimming pool opening period:
The swimming pool opening period is from half of May to the end of September (only during high and peak season). If somebody wants to anticipate or to extend this period, it will be necessary to ask it at least 1 month in advance and there is an extra price to pay, directly to the owner, of Euro 200,00 a week.
Please read carefully our Terms and Conditions.
Check-In: on Saturday from 3.00 p.m. until 7.00 p.m.
Check-Out: on Saturday before 10.00 a.m.
Minimum stay: 7 nights in peak, high or medium season and 4 nights during low season.
Pets allowed: well-behaved toy pets are allowed at Il Colle di Sotto and can stay with their owners. For your pets, accompanied on a leash, are allowed access to all public areas, including the garden (unfenced), with the exception of pool area. Pets owners are urged to maintain and preserve the state of hygiene and decorum of the place. Extra charge, to pay directly on site at check-in, Euro 100/week per pet.