Luxury villa rental situated in a panoramic position, in the heart of Tuscany, just a short distance from the rolling hills of Chianti
Set in the Florentine countryside, surrounded by gentle hills, meadows, and oak and pine forests, this authentic Tuscan villa dates back to the Renaissance, combining historic charm with modern comfort.Full Description
A luxury villa rental situated in a panoramic position, in the heart of Tuscany, just a short distance from the rolling hills of Chianti. Located in the Florentine countryside of soft hills and wide meadows, surrounded by oak and pine forests. An authentic Tuscan luxury villa rental, with the original estate dating back to the Renaissance period.
The unique characteristics exude Tuscan elegance, with carefully sourced antiques complimenting the contemporary furnishings made by local artisans, textured fabrics in warm tones that blend into the surrounding nature and the impressive landscape. The luxury villa rental has a private enclosed garden for exploration or recline at the large infinity pool (14×5/deep 1.5m) while on vacation. It also boasts a fully equipped kitchen that was made to measure, and is the ideal place to prepare locally sourced Tuscan produce while on holiday.
Layout
5 Bedrooms – Up to 10 Guests
Ground Floor:
- Bedroom 1: 1 x double bed, en-suite bathroom with shower, walk-in closet
First Floor:
- Bedroom 2: 1 x double bed, en-suite bathroom with large shower, located on the first floor
- Bedroom 3: 1 x double bed, en-suite bathroom with large shower, located on the first floor
- Bedroom 4: 1 x double bed, en-suite bathroom with large shower, located on the first floor
Attic Floor:
- Bedroom 5: 1 x double bed, en-suite bathroom with large shower, panoramic views, located in the attic
Features & Amenities
Features
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Air Conditioning
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Walk to restaurants / shops
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Swimming pool
Amenities
- Wi-fi
- Iron and ironing board
- Coffee maker
- In-house reception / concierge
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- BBQ
- Pool Towels
Services
- Breakfast Delivery
- Daily cleaning with change of bath towels
- Change of linen every 3 days
- Gardener maintenance
On Request: Full time Concierge service:
Tailoring each visit to our guests’ needs, our mission is to make your stay unique and memorable while providing the best possible experience. Our team, available at any time throughout your stay, is ready to assist with specific requests or arrange additional services.
Location
Nestled in the heart of the Tuscan countryside, Villa Merlo offers a tranquil retreat surrounded by rolling hills, olive groves, and vineyards. Just a short drive from Florence, it provides the perfect blend of rural seclusion and convenient access to cultural landmarks.
Distances
Towns and villages nearby:
- Figline Valdarno (3.5 km): Charming town, with local shops and cafes.
- Florence: Iconic Renaissance city
Airports:
- Florence Airport (Amerigo Vespucci – FLR): 48 km
- Pisa Airport (Galileo Galilei – PSA): 110 km
- Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO): 275 km
Pricing
€11,760 - €24,500 per week
Additional services (not included in rental price):
- City Tax: € 1.00 per person per night
- Housekeeping: €25 per extra hour
- Babysitting: €25 per hour / €30 per hour at night (from 7 pm)
- Arrival pantry shopping: €50 + cost of shopping
- Private chef in villa + waiter: €300 + €75 per person for menu (lunch/dinner, excluding wine)
- Cooking class (max 6 people): €170 per person, includes lunch/dinner at Tuscan Bistro
- Show cooking (max 12 people): €90 per person, includes lunch/dinner at Tuscan Bistro
