Renaissance Villa in Fiesole hill - Florence - Fiesole

2 bedroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Fiesole, Toscana

Historic Center - Downtown12 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore14 min drive
Piazza del Duomo14 min drive
Pisa (PSA-Galileo Galilei)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Renaissance Villa in Fiesole hill - Florence

Charming apartment in the beautiful Renaissance villa on the hill of Fiesole. Surrounded by a landscaped park with old trees, statues and fountains. It is not uncommon to come across deer walking around.
The apartment is located on the hill of Fiesole, in a tower of the 13th century, part of a splendid Renaissance, home of the historic and noble family Rinuccini.
You enter the main park characterized by cedar trees and through the roof terrace you pass in the ancient courtyard with vaulted arcades, an architectural masterpiece of the fifteenth century, you will reach the Italian Garden, where next to statues and ancient garden pots with lemons, there is a large statue of Oceano on top of a fountain untouched (stature dates from the 16th century as his twin preserved at the Museum of the Bargello).
The entrance of the apartment is from the courtyard and accommodation is spread on the first and second floor of the tower, with beautiful views of the gardens and the surrounding hills.
The apartment features original terracotta floors and is fully furnished with antique furniture, such as wardrobes of the 17th century, and tables. There are two double bedrooms and an additional room that can accommodate 2 more people (in the living room). The kitchen is fully equipped (dishwasher, 4 burner gas stove, oven, microwave, fridge and freezer) and harmoniously combines modern facilities with antiques and old stone fireplace.
Lying on top of the hill, the villa is very cool even in the hottest summer days and is quiet and relaxing. It is just 7 km from the center of Florence and is well served by buses.
You can park your cars in a specific area within the park.
The Villa and the Park are recognized as historical and architectural monument from the 'Superintendent of Artistic and Architectural estates of the Florence Province', therefore guests can stroll and visit the park and the courtyard, other activities are permitted only with specific approval from the property.
In case of an occasional event in the park (wedding, fashion show, etc.) access to the park may be temporarily limited.

Property manager

Leonardo Manaresi

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fiesole

Located in Fiesole, this holiday home is in a rural area. Gallery of the Academy of Florence and Basilica of Santa Maria Novella are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Travelling with kids? Consider Florence Botanical Gardens, or check out an event or a game at Stadio Artemio Franchi. Swimming offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.

Fiesole, Toscana

What's nearby

Historic Center - Downtown - 12 min drive
Basilica of Santa Maria Novella - 14 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 14 min drive
Piazza del Duomo - 14 min drive
Uffizi Gallery - 14 min drive

Getting around

Pian del Mugnone Station - 3 min drive
Muratori - Stazione Statuto Tram Stop - 10 min drive
Peretola Airport (FLR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

Ristorante Perseus Fiesolano - 14 min walk
India - 12 min walk
Pizzeria Buca delle Fate - 14 min walk
Pasticceria Alcedo - 12 min walk
Terrazza 45 - 16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Renaissance Villa in Fiesole hill - Florence pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Renaissance Villa in Fiesole hill - Florence?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renaissance Villa in Fiesole hill - Florence?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Renaissance Villa in Fiesole hill - Florence located?

This family-friendly Fiesole holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Path of the Gods and Teatro Romano. Villa Medici and Convent of San Domenico are also within 2 miles (3 km). Pian del Mugnone Station is 27 minutes by foot.

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This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

jacobien v.

31 Oct 2014

Highly recommended

This is a wonderful place to stay within a beautiful Tuscan renaissance villa with medieval origins. The owners live in the same building and are most welcoming and helpful. The appartment is very well furnished, well-equipped, comfortable and full of character. Breathtaking views and sunsets from the grounds and from the appartment (in the old tower!!). Lovely italian garden. Easy access to Firenze by bus from Fiesole.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

marc B.

3 May 2014

Vacances en Toscane

Nous avons passé une très bonne semaine à Fiesole à la villa Rinuccino. Le propriétaire à été très accueillant et notre logement propre et bien équipé a répondu à toutes nos attentes. Les jardins privés de la demeure et la vue sur Florence sont magnifiques. De plus, les conseils avisés de Léonardo pour les restaurants nous ont permis de découvrir "La Casa del Prosciutto" un endroit qui nous a enchanté.Nous recommandons vivement cette location, proche de Florence bien desservie par le bus jusque tard le soir .Et n'oublions pas Fiesole où de belles choses sont à découvrir aussi, l'église "San Francesco",son musée et le parc situé sur les hauteurs donnent une vue superbe des alentours. Une bonne adresse pour un séjour en Toscane!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

3 Mar 2014

Parfait pour un séjour à Florence

L'appartement est idéalement situé pour une visite en Toscane et sur Florence (possibilité de prendre le bus à FIESOLE qui vous dépose en 20 minutes au centre ville) Le site et les jardins sont magnifiques. La maison, très ancienne, a beaucoup de caractère et est très bien entretenue. Le logement a été refait à neuf, très propre avec toutes les commodités et accessoires dont on peut avoir besoin lors d'un séjour loin de chez soi.Il est parfait pour une famille de 4 personnes. Les propriétaires sont des personnes extrêmement agréables et gentilles qui parlent un peu en français et très bien l'anglais. Nous avons eu besoin d'un médecin et ils ont tout mis en oeuvre pour nous aider. Encore merci ! Je recommande vivement cette location pour les vacances.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David S.

1 Mar 2014

Villa La Rinuccino: perfect accomodation up to 6p

"Villa La Rinuccino is a perfect place to start discovering Florence and surroundings. We stayed there (2 adults and 4 children) in the first week of March and had a great time. The apartment is very well equipped (with washing machine, dish washer,…) and is very spacious, even for a family of 6. The living room is separated from the (large) kitchen; it is on the second floor (same level as the bedrooms) and can easily be turned into a bedroom for the children thanks to the two sofa beds (so in fact turning the living room in a third bedroom, next to the master bedroom and separate bedroom with two single beds). When they are asleep, there is still a sofa (and in the near future, TV connection – but we did not need it when we were there) and large table in the kitchen. The furniture is typical Tuscan style (and provides good comfort – we slept extremely well in our beds with very good matrasses and the sheets were new and clean) and brings you in the right mood for “la dolce vita”. The garden is most romantic, and from the patio next to the fountain, you have a magnificent view on the hills with its olive trees and wild deer… From the Villa, you can easily walk (+/- 10 minutes) to the centre of Fiesole (although there is also a bus stop a few steps away from the Villa which brings you to the centre, but it is much nicer to walk) and take the direct bus n°7 to San Marco in Florence (5 minutes’ walk from Il Duomo). It takes about 15 à 20 minutes from Fiesole to San Marco. Fiesole itself is worth visiting (with its archeological sites from Etruscan and Roman times, its lovely central square from where you have a magnificent view on Florence, and its nice bars and ‘gelateria’. For those working or doing research at the European University Institute in San Domenico di Fiesole (like me), this was the perfect combination of having a place, sufficiently spacious for the family while they were visiting me, and being sufficiently close to the office. I could even easily walk down the hill from Fiesole to San Domenico (it takes +/- 15 à 20 minutes, depending on how long you want to admire the view during the walk or not ;-). Moreover, the owners are the most welcoming persons I have ever met. I was picked up by Leonardo with my luggage in San Domenico, was even offered a ride when I was running late for a workshop, they provided us with information about good restaurants and walking routes in the area, etc. The family lives in the same villa (which is very large, though, so you have enough privacy), which is a very comfortable feeling: whenever you have a question, they can help. To conclude, we can strongly recommend this villa to families (or frieds) up to 6 persons looking for a (reasonably priced) place which is sufficiently close to the beautiful city of Florence, but sufficiently distinct to be quiet, peaceful and offering breath-taking views of the hills surrounding Florence! "

About the host

Hosted by Leonardo Manaresi

Why they chose this property

Rinuccino Villa offers the opportunity to live in an authentic Renaissance villa, within a beautiful and relaxing park, just minutes from the center of Florence. Spectacular views of Fiesole and the surrounding hills.

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