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Lying 15km from the centre of Florence, Tuscany, Villa Il Paggio sleeps three with one master bedroom and two bathrooms.

The villa is built from the rough-hewn stones of the Florentine hills, the apartment is set in an oasis of peace and tranquillity, surrounded by pine and cypress trees and holly bushes (which give their name to the chalet). There is a shaded terrace in front of the apartment, which opens out onto an enchanting view of the cities of Florence and Fiesole � both of which are only a few kilometres away. The apartment is a perfect refuge to which you can escape after a day exploring historic Florence.

The accommodation is composed of a living room with modern sofa, which converts into a double bed. There is a double bedroom with doors that open onto the pine forest, and private bathrooms. Right next door there is a well-equipped kitchen. The Chalet can host from two to three guests and is ideal for families. There is private parking where you can leave your car, and take the bus from the nearby stop into Florence.

The property lies 350 metres above sea level, and is about 10km from Piazza Signoria in Florence. The guests� sitting room at the main villa has large windows and the fireplace leads to the terrace where the continental breakfast is served in the warmer months. Your host is an excellent chef, specialises in Sicilian dishes and can on occasion, be persuaded to prepare delicious menus. Nearby are the famous gardens of Pratolino and Villa Demidoff, and you can rent mountain bikes or walk through the woods as far as Fiesole. There is a riding stables a short distance away. Florence itself is fifteen minutes away by car or by the regular bus service.


Your hosts speak English, and children under the age of two stay free of charge. There is parking in the grounds and a laundry service is available. There is telephone and satellite TV. Visa and Mastercard are accepted.

Florence railway station is 15km away; the area is served by public transport with ATAF buses (Number 25) and SITA coaches stopping 100 metres from the house; the airport is 20km away.

Via Curtatone e Montanara 14, 50053 Empoli, Florence, Italy