Villa Gello Grande is a beautiful 15th century villa which recently been carefully and tastefully renovated. The architecture is in line with the traditions of the local area and the interior furnishings consist of beautiful furniture and period pieces. From the garden, a small romantic bridge leads to a beautiful, secluded clearing with a 8m x 4m private swimming pool. Near the vegetable garden is a barbecue area where you'll enjoy dining al fresco under the shade of the ancient trees. Furnished outdoor area to the back of the villa with table and wood-fired oven.

Pets are allowed in the property but not inside the villa. They can be housed in a special enclosure located in the garden behind the villa. There are parking spaces in the internal courtyard for your convenience.

The rental price of the villa includes domestic help for 8 hours a day (2 people for 4 hours) from Monday to Saturday, and end-of-stay cleaning. On request, the staff can also prepare breakfast, cook lunches and suppers consisting of typical Tuscan dishes and wait at the table. Use of the laundry room is reserved for the domestic staff.

Swimming pool open 30/04 - 24/09

Accommodation - size 500sqm - sleeping 12 people in 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms.

Entrance hall - snooker room; 2 guest bathrooms.

1st floor - Accessible by lift. Entrance hall; living room with fireplace and satellite TV; main dining room; second dining room; large kitchen with central table and 3 types of oven (electric, gas and wood-fired), dishwasher; office; 1 bathroom (without shower); 2 double bedrooms and bathroom with shower; 1 double bedroom and bathroom with bathtub.

2nd floor - Accessible by lift. 1 suite, bathroom with bathtub; 1 double bedroom and bathroom with bathtub; 1 double bedroom; 1 twin bedroom; 1 bathroom with bathtub.

Location/distances

The villa is around 25km from Florence and 6km from the Mugello, in a small, peaceful valley surrounded by woods and small plots of cultivated land. Both Florence and the Mugello can be easily reached by car or using the convenient local train which goes directly to the city centre.

Borgo San Lorenzo, which has all kinds of shops, is 6km away. Around 15km away is Lake Bilancino, which offers water sports and there is also a golf course a little further on. Guests can organise great trips and trekking excursions with varying degrees of difficulty in the surrounding hills. There are many typical "trattorias" throughout the area where you'll be able to experience the traditional local cuisine. Florence airport is just 25km away.

CIN - IT048004C2O47WIIQO