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Bed and Breakfast accommodation close to Florence, Tuscany, Italy - La Paggeria, Villa Mazzini
The road winds upwards beyond Florence
and Fiesole, with the city shrinking smaller and smaller as you climb, framed
by the hills and woodland of a typical Tuscan postcard. The little stone house
was once the living quarters of the retainers of the Mazzini family whose
villa
is next door. La Paggeria , which once was used as services of Villa Mazzini,
dates back to 1850 and is situated in Montorsoli, in the district of Vaglia. Guests
can enjoy beautiful swimming pool and Jacuzzi,
surrounded by trees and plants, and with marvellous views over Fiesole hills.
The property was converted and renovated in 1976 and, after the works, the house
became very well-lit. The large terrace with its trees and bushes and tiled
pergola juts out over the surrounding countryside, from which the view spans
over Fiesole and the dome of Florence and, on a clear day, as far as the hills
of Siena. The building is surrounded by a terracing of 2000 square metres of
hilly country with olive trees, high trunk cypresses, fruit trees and, in particular
a centuries old cypress which is an integral part of the house.
The property is situated at 350 metres above sea level, and is about 10 km from
Piazza Signoria. The guests' sitting room with its wide windows and fireplace
leads on to the terrace where breakfast (continental breakfast) is served in
the warmer months. Your host is an excellent chef and specializes in Sicilian
dishes and can, on occasion, be persuaded to prepare delicious menus. Nearby
are the famous gardens of Pratolino and Villa Demidoff, while guests may be
tempted to rent mountain bikes or to walk through the woods as far as Fiesole.
There is a riding stable a short distance away. Florence itself is fifteen minutes
away by car or by the regular bus service.
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