Alverana
Alverana
With Florence, Siena, Arezzo and Chianti all within easy reach, it's an idyllic base by day and a peaceful, storybook retreat to return to each evening.
Here Villa Alverana, a beautifully restored Tuscan farmhouse is surrounded by a large private garden and offers a heated swimming pool that makes it a wonderful retreat even during the cooler months, along with a covered gazebo perfect for al fresco lunches and dinners. Bright, welcoming interiors combine rustic Tuscan character with comfortable, contemporary amenities, making Alverana the perfect base from which to explore Florence, Chianti and the surrounding hills.
CIN: IT048035B5NLBNFRLX
Amenities
6 BEDROOMS/6 BATHROOMS
Ground Floor:
King bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower, fitted with an accessible shower for guests with disabilities
King bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower
First Floor:
King bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower
King bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower
King bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower
King bedroom with en-suite bathroom with shower
All bedrooms are air-conditioned and equipped with a minibar, safe, coffee machine, telephone and television; every bathroom is provided with hairdryers and toiletries.
LIVING SPACES
Ground Floor:
A welcoming entrance hall leads into the villa's main living room, a bright and spacious room ideal for relaxing evenings. The adjacent large, fully equipped kitchen serves the dining area, while a second, more intimate sitting room offers a quiet corner for guests. An entrance closet and a guest bathroom complete this floor.
First Floor:
A second living room provides an additional space for guests to gather, opening onto a covered loggia overlooking the garden. A generous landing and hallway connect the four bedrooms on this level.
OUTDOOR FEATURES
Villa Alverana is surrounded by a large private garden, offering plenty of outdoor space to relax. The rectangular swimming pool (12m x 6m, 1.4m deep) is heated, making it enjoyable even during the cooler seasons, and is complemented by a sunbathing area with umbrellas, loungers and side tables. A charming gazebo with a table seating up to 12 people is perfect for al fresco lunches and dinners. The villa also offers private, uncovered parking.
AMENITIES
A/C in all bedrooms, minibar, safe, coffee machine, telephone and TV in every bedroom, heated swimming pool, private garden with outdoor furniture, gazebo dining area, Wi-Fi, private parking.
SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Villa Alverana pairs timeless Tuscan character with the comforts guests expect today — generous living spaces unfolding across two floors, a heated pool for year-round dips, and a ground-floor bedroom fitted with an accessible bathroom, so every guest feels equally at home. Set within an elegant private estate where a handful of villas rest scattered among the grounds, alongside a restaurant and two tennis courts, Alverana offers the rare pleasure of a resort's ease without ever losing its intimacy. Florence, Chianti and the rolling Tuscan hills are just a short drive away — close enough for spontaneous day trips, far enough to feel like a world apart.
INCLUDED WITH RATE
Electricity, A/C, heating, water, gas, and final cleaning
Daily housekeeping with a change of bath towels
Change of linen every 3 days (for weekly rentals)
Breakfast daily in-villa
Wi-Fi internet connection
Garden and pool maintenance
NOT INCLUDED WITH RATE
Chef and waiting staff package, 1 meal per day (lunch or dinner) for 7 days - to be confirmed at time of booking
Extra housekeeping service: €20 per hour
Additional cook and waiter service
Cost of food and beverages
Babysitting service
Grocery pre-stocking
NOTES
Damage Liability: €1,500
Visitor's tax: The Italian government may require the payment of a Visitor's Tax (approximately €1.50 - €6.00 per person, per day, depending on the location) and may be applied for the first ten days in the destination. This tax is payable locally, in cash (Euro).
Non-smoking villa
Pets allowed on request, at owner's discretion
Check-in: from 4:00 pm; Check-out: before/by 10:00 am
All extra services must be paid locally, before departure, unless otherwise arranged
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Location
Nearest Airport: Peretola Florence Airport 41 min
Nearest serviced town: 3 min
Nearest major city: Florence historical center 38 min
Driving time estimated by Google Maps
Famous for its art and architecture, Florence is an obligatory destination for the first-timer visitor of Italy. However, while exploring the historical center is something that cannot be missed, the pristine studded landscapes and the enchanted medieval villages set on the famous Tuscan rolling hills surrounding Florence are well worth a visit. The most famous area to explore is the Chianti, a blessed land that covers a rather large wine-producing region of Tuscany, reaching from Florence to Siena, and all the way out to Pisa. Chianti's must see sights are the wine villages of Castellina, Radda and Gaiole. Along the road visit the Badia di Coltibuono and/or Castello di Brolio and do not forget to pick up some wine to enjoy at the villa!
WHERE TO EAT
Osteria di Passignano - Set in the middle of the Antinori wine estate…all we can say is: NOT TO BE MISSED! Via Passignano 33, 50028, Tavarnelle Val di Pesa - +39 055 807 1278 Il Padellina - Rustic trattoria serving local cuisine. Come for the steak, stay for the atmosphere. Corso del Popolo 54, Strada in Chianti – +39 055 858388
La Loggia (at Hotel San Michele) - Fine dining, romantic setting and unforgettable views. Via Doccia 4, Fiesole - +39 055 567 8200
La Cantinetta di Rignana - Stunning views, great food and, of course, fantastic wine! Località Rignana 13, Greve in Chianti - +39 055 852601
Torre guelfa di chef Claudio - Ideal place for a meal if you are in this area for a shopping afternoon at the Outlets (20 minute drive away). Your shopping spree will be even more memorable thanks to the specialties tasted at this restaurant. Via S. Martino Altoreggi, 8, Figline Valdarno - +39 055 951112
WHERE TO SHOP
Clothing: The Mall - Tuscany’s most exclusive outlet complex with more than 20 boutiques, including Prada, Gucci Armani, Fendi, Marni and Dolce and Gabbana. Via Europa, 8, Leccio Reggello +39 055 8657 775
Terracotta objects: the area of Impruneta is famous for the terracotta. Visit Artenova, which sells a unique range of artistic hand-made terracotta decorations. Via Europa, 12 - +39 055 201 2316
Hand embroidered items: linen for the home and lingerie of the finest quality can be found at Grazia Giachi Ricami Piazza Matteotti, 35, Greve in Chianti - +39 055 854 4671 Via Borgo Ognissanti 6 r - +39 055 265 0399
Food specialty store: Macelleria Falorni, one of Italy’s greatest butcher shops where salsicce and prosciutto have been artisanal for eight generations. Here you can buy their products vacuum sealed for easy travel. Piazza Matteotti, 71 – Greve in Chianti - +39 055 853 029.
Wine: Enoteca Antinori, an architectural masterpiece built as a shrine in honor to the rich wine of this land. Via Cassia per Siena, 133 Loc. Bargino, San Casciano Val di Pesa - +39 055 23595
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A partial payment in the amount of 50% of the rent total is due upon booking. Remaining payment is due no later than 90 days prior to arrival.
