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Casa Arco: Charming Cottage With Shared Pool And Valley Views near Florence

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Outdoor pool
TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 250 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Casa Arco: Charming Cottage With Shared Pool And Valley Views near Florence

Just 40 minutes from Florence you find our 15th century buildings, Arco and La Cantina di Bacco, both belonging to a historical farming estate , officially certified for being very ancient by the Chamber of Commerce of Florence . As a matter of fact the "Fattoria" is in the hands of the same family since 1645. The two ancient little buildings are part of a hamlet nestled on a hilltop above Londa, a quaint little village 15 minutes drive away in the Chianti Rufina region. From their idyllic, secluded position one can enjoy the view of the Sieve valley and the Mugello woodland which well deserves the name of the" green heart of Tuscany". La Cantina , an old haybarn, and Arco, a former oil-mill have been restored using typical materials such as terracotta floors and chestnut exposed beams .The original stone floors at Arco have all been carefully preserved. The location is ideal for day trips to the many historical Tuscan cities and to the coast or just for a relaxing holiday in a peaceful unspoiled setting among olive groves . If you choose to come with friends or family our houses are a perfect solution: close but quite independent and private with their own private gardens, shady and sunny spots and beautiful views. The houses are furnished with antique and local furniture which complete their rustic charm.
Downstairs: living-room with sofa and armchair in front of the fireplace, table and chairs.
Kitchen units hidden in a wardrobe: 4 gas hob, oven and fridge. Toaster, kettle and Italian express coffee maker. The room has two door-windows which lead to two different garden areas. one on the eastern and one on the western side of the house, so that s always a shaded and a sunny area
Satellite tv, Portable barbecue.
Upstairs: large double bedroom with desk and chest of drawers. En-suite bathroom with shower, basin and washing machine. Walk-in closet. A folding bed could be added for a child but not suitable for toddlers because the stairs can be a bit dangerous.

Central heating. Free internet only in the pool area
The Mugello race course is just 40 minutes away

Valdisieve and its rolling hills is especially famous for its wine: the Chianti Rufina, which you can taste in the numerous wine farms along the Strada del Vino Chianti Rufina e Pomino and to which a museum, Il Museo del Vino , is dedicated in Rufina (at La Villa di Poggio Reale).

All the area is well-known for its good choice of restaurants, for its delicatessens and for its extra-virgin oil . We are oil producers and boast one of the finest qualities of oil in the region. We also make wine and wine a giuded tour of our vineyards is regularly organized in the high season for a number of six guests or more

Last but not least, if you come at the end of the summer you ll be able to taste an excellent quality of peach " La Pesca Regina di Londa" . To this quality Londa dedicates a festival in the second week of September.

Central heating. Free internet in the pool area

The other villa on the property, Cantina di Bacco, can be found on the following link:
https://www.homeaway.co.uk/p8948711?uni_id=5016667

Property manager

Paola

Languages

English, German, Italian

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Not in the pool area . Only one pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: One child can sleep in a folding bed on request

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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 GBP 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Casa Arco Charming Cottage Shared Pool Valley Views Florence
Casa Arco Charming Shared Pool Valley Views Florence Londa
Casa Arco Charming Shared Pool Valley Views Florence
Casa Arco Charming Cottage Shared Pool Valley Views Florence
Casa Arco Charming Shared Pool Valley Views Florence Londa
Casa Arco Charming Cottage Shared Pool Valley Views Florence
Casa Arco Charming Shared Pool Valley Views Florence Londa
Casa Arco Charming Shared Pool Valley Views Florence

About the neighborhood

Map
Londa, Tuscany

What's nearby

  • Castello di Nipozzano - 31 min drive - 26.2 km
  • The Mall Luxury Outlet - 36 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Abbazia di Vallombrosa - 43 min drive - 39.5 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 46 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Piazza di Santa Maria Novella - 50 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

  • Dicomano Station - 16 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Alimentari Schiacciate Consumi - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Chalet Gli Abeti - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪I'Ghiottone - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lago D'argento di G. Cicali & C SAS - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bar Pasticceria Leverò - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Casa Arco: Charming Cottage With Shared Pool And Valley Views near Florence have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Casa Arco: Charming Cottage With Shared Pool And Valley Views near Florence pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Casa Arco: Charming Cottage With Shared Pool And Valley Views near Florence?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Casa Arco: Charming Cottage With Shared Pool And Valley Views near Florence?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Casa Arco: Charming Cottage With Shared Pool And Valley Views near Florence located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Museo Archeologico Comprensoriale, Dreolino Winery, and Foreste Casentinesi-Monte Falterona-Campigna National Park. Mulino a Vento - Fattoria Lavacchio is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) away.

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Casa Arco: Charming Cottage With Shared Pool And Valley Views near Florence Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 8 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chloé K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Très bon séjour

Nous avons passé un agréable séjour ! La location est située au milieu des montagnes toscanes (petite route de plusieurs kilomètres pour y accéder) dans un très beau cadre (compter 15 min pour accéder aux restaurants/magasins les plus proches). La piscine est partagée : très spacieuse, il y a rarement plus de 2 familles qui s'y rendent en même temps. La location dispose d'une petite cour très agréable et sans vis à vis.Le lit est très confortable. Dommage que la cuisine soit un peu petite. à recommander !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Xavier D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Endroit magnifique avec vue remarquable ... Un peu éloigné de tout mais très calme et très chouette

Très agréable, un peu trop roulé pour pouvoir visiter les richesses de la région
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

2/10 Terrible

sylvia n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Naar aanleiding van de advertentie hadden heel andere verwachtingen

Geen prettige ervaring, we zijn na twee dagen al weggegaan terwijl we een week hadden geboekt. We voelden ons opgesloten tussen de Muren van andere huizen, we zaten 10 Min van t zwembad vandaan op een heuvel bij de Andere huisjes vandaan. Ook naar het dorpje was het bijna 20 min rijden over een slingerende bergweg. Ik heb mailcontact met de verhuurder gehad waarin ik, k dacht netjes, heb aangegeven waarom we zijn weggegaan. Maar Ook die mailwisseling was niet echt prettig en klantvriendelijk ... Deze zal k separaat Nog toesturen
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Marion B., Schweinfurt, Deutschland

Wer Ruhe sucht und die Toskana erkunden will ist hier richtig

Kleines romantisches Häuschen in der Nähe von Florenz. Schon der nette Empfang unserer Vermieter hat für einen super Start in unseren Urlaub gesorgt. In der Wohnung haben wir frische Blumen und eine Flasche Wein zur Begrüßung vorgefunden. Das Haus bietet alles, was man für einen gelunenen Urlaub benötigt: eine gut ausgestattete Küche, ein großes Bett mit guter Matratze und Badezimmer mit Dusche. Es war alles sehr sauber. Es gibt 2 Terrassen, so daß man zu fast jeder Tageszeit einen sonnigen Platz draußen hat (Falls man mehr Glück mit dem Wetter hat wie wir) Der Pool ist in wenigen Minuten zu erreichen. Die Poolanlage ist sehr gepflegt. Leider konnten wir sie nicht nutzen, da das Wetter meist nicht so gut war. Wenn man bereit ist bein paar Kilometer zu fahren kann man die wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten der Toskana von hier aus erkunden: Florenz, Lucca, Prato, San Gimignano, Volterra, Siena, Monteriggioni, Pistoia, Arezzo und Pisa. Wir haben es sogar gewagt durch den Nationalpark nach San Marino und Rimini zu fahren. In Londa gibt ers 2 kleine Lebensmittelgeschäfte und auch 1 Apotheke. Wem das nicht reicht, muss einfach ein Stückchen fahren und findet dann auch große Supermärkte. Wir haben uns hier sehr wohl gefühlt und können dieses Ferienhaus nur weiterempfehlen. Vielen Dank an unsere netten Vermieter.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tuscan Gem

A truly delightful little holiday home, nestled in the midst of the beautiful Tuscan Hills full of charm and character, integral with Tuscany itself. Our favourite places to visit from Cantina Di Bacco are very easy drives from here - Florence, Siena and Chianti. The quaint little cottage, impeccably clean and maintained to a high standard with very pretty and well kept gardens. The owners are incredibly accommodating, wishing to please, and lovely to meet.They are very proud of this adorable, cosy and comfortable little holiday home, and justly so - an absolute Tuscan Gem for all who choose to stay and enjoy. Relaxation at it's very best. we would highly recommend Cantina Di Bacco to friends,family and anyone else who asked us. We loved every minute of our stay here AND are returning just a year later.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

An unforgettable vacation

We have spent already several times our vacation at different places in Tuscany. "Casa Arco", however, was by far one of the most beautiful and clean places we have been. We enjoyed especially the peace and quiet and the intact nature all around. "Arco" has been restored and furnished with great attention to details, a really nice idea for example was to hide the kitchen in a wardrobe. We also loved the spacious garden and outdoor area (two terraces belonging to "Arco") with a wonderful view to the mountains. So it was easy to find a suitable place to relax at any time of day. Although the site is located in a secluded spot in the mountains, many destinations can be easily reached from there: the beautiful city of Florence, the Franciscan monastery of La Verna, Poppi with its imposing castle and so much more. Particularly interesting was also the free visit an tasting of products in the family' s own olive oil mill. Who wants to be self-catering will find some nice little shops at Londa, but there are also a number of good restaurants in this area. We thank the owners for their warm hospitality and for their efforts to maintain this lovely property as a holiday rental home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Herriger C.

Relaxed excellence

Casa Arco in Vierle is incredibly charming, restful and cosy! Our two little dogs enjoy playing in the large and well kept garden while we are sipping a cool drink in the sun-loungers and admire the inspiring countryside. Swimming in the beautifully situated pool always feels like being member in an exclusive private club. Of course we will return! It will be our third time ...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Penny F.

La Cantina

We spent a week in La Cantina and it was an idyllic spot and a lovely, cosy cottage. We appreciated the simple, rustic nature of the cottage itself and the generous garden, which was private, nicely maintained and well supplied with chairs, tables, barbecue etc. In particular, the garden had a covered terrace / outdoor eating area with lovely views and the most wonderful overhanging grapevine with ripe, juicy grapes we were encouraged to help ourselves to - such a luxury! We were lucky with the weather - hot days and cool evenings / nights. This meant we could take full advantage of the outdoor pool, which was an excellent shared facility, set in a large garden with lovely views, and which we often had to ourselves or shared with just one other couple. It also meant we used the open fire in the cottage at night and took advantage of the supply of logs for the purpose. Beyond the cottage, the local town was small and friendly, with good local shops which met all our needs for food and supplies, and a couple of nice restaurants. We also took advantage of the owners' free vist to the ir olive press and oil tasting session, which was great. The cottage was well placed for days out too, and our favourite was probably the day in beautiful Florence via train from the local station. Overall, we had an excellent time and would highly recommend this location and cottage.