Tucano Villa + Cottage

Tucano Villa is a classic Italian villa in the Tuscan countryside where you can enjoy a beautiful garden and private swimming pool. The villa and cottage offer access to the all of the amenities offered on Vecchietto Estate.

Location

The location is surrounded by nature: a lovely garden, big lawns, and tall trees line the property. The main villa can host up to 9 guests and the cottage can host another 6 guests for a total of 15. For privacy the cottage is rented only with the villa.

The villa is an easy drive from Florence about 40 minutes. The nearest train station in Figline Valdarno is a 10 minute drive and we found it makes the trip into Florence easy.

This villa is on the luxurious Vecchietto Estate, a sprawling property that offers tennis courts and pools, guided bike tours and excursions, yoga lessons, and traditional cooking courses. On the property is a bistro and shop with local wine and other fine local products. We enjoyed a fine lunch here when inspecting. A shuttle is available for local trips.

The estate is located in the coveted Arno Valley, between the towns of Reggello and Figline Valdarno. It is an excellent home base to explore all the Tuscany has to offer. Figline Valdarno has shops, supermarket, restaurants and a handy train station.

The picturesque town of Reggello is known for its abundance of agricultural products. Also nearby Greve and Gaiole, famous for their Chianti wines.

For fashion enthusiasts you the famous The Mall is very convenient, where tourists and Italians alike find top designer fashion at a discount from the major fashion brands.

Exterior

Tucano Villa is a classic Italian countryside villa. With a sleek white exterior and traditional green shutters, this villa combines regional charm with luxury and comfort. There is a private pool and a lovely shaded outdoor loggia with lounge chairs and outdoor dining.

Interior

The villa's stunning entrance hall greets guests as they enter the villa. French doors open onto a traditional  loggia, or covered porch area, which has a seating area and BBQ that are perfect for dinners alfresco.

The ground floor has everything guests will need to feel at home: a comfortable living room, elegant dining room, a fully equipped Tuscan-style kitchen, and a bathroom. Each room has traditional Tuscan details: original tiling, beautiful artwork, and beamed wooden ceilings. 

The four bedrooms are above in the two upper floors. And then 3 more bedrooms in the gracious cottage.

Included daily housekeeping and change of pool towels. Linen change every 3 days. Breakfast can be delivered, paid.

Activities

• Adventures: Guided Tours of Tuscan Towns, Chianti Wine Tour, Luxury Shopping Trip, Visit Mideaval Village, Wine Tasting in Village Cellars /li>
• Relish food & wine: Adult & kids Cooking Classes, Wine Tasting
• Excercise: Tennis, Bike Tours, Trekking, Horse Riding & Lessons
• Rejuvenate: Yoga, Massages

Things To Note

Neighborhood: Reggello

Size: 3,560 sq ft, 330 m2

Accessibility/Security: There are no alarms for the pool, guests are fully responsible for safety of all.

Terms:

• 30% non refundable upon booking.
• E1000 Euro damage deposit paid in cash on arrival, refundable at check out less damage if any, or preauthorized to credit card.

Check In/Out:

• Check-in: 4-7:30pm
• Check-out: 8-10am

Room Details

Kitchen

• Kitchen
• Fully Equipped
• Coffee Maker
• Dishwasher
• Oven
• Stovetop
• Refrigerator

Accessibility

• Private Entrance

Bathroom

• Hairdryer

Connectivity/Entertainment

• WiFi
• TV - Limited English Programs

Heating/Cooling

• Heating
• Window Screens
• A/C-Bedrooms Only

General Amenities

• Hotel Safe

Kid/Family Friendly

• Travel Crib

Laundry

• Dryer
• Iron & Board
• Washer

Outdoor

• Terrace
• BBQ
• Pool
• Tennis Court

Special Features

• Balcony/Terrace

Amenities

• Pool
• Air Conditioning

Things to See & Do

Figline Valdarno (3.7 km Distance)
Many beautiful Gothic and Renaissance buildings, great art, majestic piazza. Train station.
Reggello (8 km Distance)
Woodsy community where you can wander to visit a castles, abbeys and churches. Osterie, ristoranti and rosticcerie.
Montevarchi (15.5 km Distance)
Classic Tuscan city with deep history and fine architectural sites. Art and wine and restaurants.
Greve in Chianti (22 km Distance)
One of the great wine towns of Italy, famous for Chianti wine, fine shops and restaurants. The triangular main piazza with collonnades hosts wine-focused events and an organic farmer's market, check schedule. Art and history abound in this easy to visit town.
Gaiole in Chianti (28 km Distance)
Idyllic city within the Chianti Classico region that features its wines and olive oils. Gaiole has the largest winery in the region. Beautiful castles, and churches.
Center of Florence (36 km Distance)
The capital of Tuscany with the greatest collection of great art and architecture in the world. Home of the Renaissance. Great shopping and dining and vino.
Florence Airport (36 km Distance)
Amerigo Vespucci Airport/Peretola airport, small international airport quite close to the city centery. Code: FLR
Florence (40 km Distance)
Capital of Tuscany, home of the Renaissance. Architecture and art. Food and shopping galore.
Arezzo (46 km Distance)
Classic fortified Tuscan hill-top city with famous cathedral, significant frescoes, beautiful piazzas and streets. Monthly antique's fair. One of the most important Etruscan cities and located on the important Via Cassia Roman north-south highway.
Cortona (46 km Distance)
Beautiful hilltop Tuscan town. In addition to restaurants and shops, an Etruscan museum, an archeological park with ancient fortifications and stretches of Roman roads. Paintings by Fra Angelico.
Siena (65 km Distance)
Called Italy's loveliest medieval city with cuisine, art, museums, churches and famous art. Unique medieval culture that is reflected in the twice annual Palio horse race that some call insane. Look for videos.
Lucca (100 km Distance)
Famous for its medieval wall that encircles the city, a wonderful walk or bike ride. Wander the streets to see the piazza that was a roman amphitheater where emperors met. Good dining and shopping.
Pisa (108 km Distance)
Of course, you must visit this great town and climb the leaning tower! The cathedral is excellent. Take a tour. Home of Galileo. Ancient enemy of Florence and source of its salt with the consequence that Florentine bread has not salt, to this day, resulting in many Florentine dishes containing stale bread.
Rome Airport (260 km Distance)
Rome's main international airport is named Leonardo da Vinci. Figure about an hour to/from the city center. Code: FCO