Experience the elegance of 17th-century Tuscany at this Wonderful Villa, nestled in a tranquil haven surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. Stroll through the expansive garden, unwind by the pool or cozy up beside one of six fireplaces.
Reviews
9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10450 sq m
Popular amenities
Spa pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
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About this property
Villa La Falterona 15 km. from Florence
Wonderful Villa of 17th century 15km to Florence, by car or by train (the station to Florence is at 3 minutes by car and 15 minutes walking). Nice pool 14x7 metres, antique furniture, 5 big bedrooms with air conditioned, 5 bathrooms, mansarda with billiard, big kitchen with barbecue, 6 fireplaces, beautiful patio, external big barbecuebig garden. We have 35 hectars of vineyards, wood and olive trees. We have our own production of wine and olive oil, vinsanto and limoncello. You can walk or run inside the property without being disturbed, there are no public streets passing inside the property. Pool is heated in mid-low season. There is a recharge station for electric engine cars.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
Private pool
Internet
Available in the villa: WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Breakfast available for a fee
Chef service
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
4.5 bathrooms
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Furnished balcony/patio
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping on request
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Billiards/pool table
Heated pool
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Swimming nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Property Registration Number IT022114C2UFU8FX8C
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 USD 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Lastra a Signa, this villa is in a rural area. Uffizi Gallery and Pitti Palace are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Ponte Vecchio. Travelling with kids? Consider Hidron, or check out an event or a game at Visarno Arena. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling, ecotours and horse riding. Visit our Lastra a Signa travel guide
Does Villa La Falterona 15 km. from Florence have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is Villa La Falterona 15 km. from Florence pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Villa La Falterona 15 km. from Florence?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Villa La Falterona 15 km. from Florence?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Villa La Falterona 15 km. from Florence?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Villa La Falterona 15 km. from Florence located?
This family-friendly Lastra a Signa villa is located in a rural location, 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Arno River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Hidron and Boboli Gardens. Torrigiani Garden and Pitti Palace are also within 9 miles (15 km). Lastra A Signa Station is 17 minutes by foot.
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Villa La Falterona 15 km. from Florence Reviews
Reviews
Exceptional
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Beautiful villa surrounded by lush gardens and vineyards. Air conditioned bedrooms and large pool were wonderful additions to a warm Tuscan summer. Domizio and Nella were most helpful. It was an ideal Tuscan vacation!
Villa was beautiful. Loved the pool and outdoor areas for dining. Most everything we needed was provided by the host. Easy train ride into Florence or other parts of Tuscany.
If you are staying here, would highly suggest a car. Train station is not really walkable and taxi service can be unreliable.
Steve D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl R.
6 Sept 2016
Beautiful views, comfortable villa
We had a wonderful stay at Villa la Falterona! The villa is very comfortable and has so much space that even with 2 families staying there we never felt crowded or in each other's way. It is very well equipped and everything in the house was easily accessible. Besides the comfort, the views are spectacular, especially from the rooftop or up in the vineyard. We had a few minor issues which were addressed promptly by the owner Domizio and the housekeeper Nella (she lives in the house in front of the property). The pool was a pleasure to have and it was fun to play water volleyball and float on the tubes. The villa is also very accessible to the train (about a mile walk) which is great if you don't plan on renting a car (we did not). There is a great bakery right past the train station on the right that has wonderful croissants and cream puffs. If you don't have a car, be aware that the driveway up to the villa is long and a bit steep. Domizio provides great information about the area, transportation, restaurants, etc and was kind enough to arrange a very reliable taxi for our excursions. The only drawback to the whole stay was that there was a firing range over the hill which could not be seen but could be heard on several days of our stay. Overall a wonderful stay in a beautiful, comfortable and scenic villa!
Tuscany June 13-21, 2022
I celebrated my birthday at Villa La Falterona with all my family, My husband, 4 children ,wives and husband and my two year old grandson. This was one of the best family celebrations we’ve ever had.
Domizzio help me with every detail during the time we spent in his beautiful Villa.
La Falterona is more than the pictures and descriptions I read. Everyone had their own bedroom with air conditioning, and very comfortable king beds.
The kitchen is fully equipped even for an expert cook.
For my birthday we had a chef come to the house, Lucciano gave us a cooking class , that we all enjoyed and latter he prepared a wonderful dinner for us. Nella the housekeeper, helped setting a beautiful dinner table .
The pool area is perfect, specially for the high temperatures we had, my grandson enjoyed so much after long days exploring.
We did a lot of day trips around the Toscana, the train is only minutes away and connects you to any town just in minutes ( firenze 18 min.).
Thank you Domizzio for helping us with our Life Celebration in a real Tuscan Villa. We all definitely will return.
Ani and Marabunta Rodas
The property is AMAZING! It is a true family home and does not feel like a rental. Our group is already making plans to return. Here are the quick pros, cons and recommendations:
Pros:
- the property is awesome!!!!!
- onsite caretaker is Nella. She is adorable but speaks no
English
- Homeowner (Domizio) is your contact and WhatsApp is his
preferred method of contact. He is very helpful and
provides you information and suggestions before you
arrive.
- Domizio makes delicious wine and olive oil from the
property
- 1 hour drive to Florence, Lucca, Siena, Chianti, etc.
- convenient train ride to Rome and Venice
- Lastra a Signa is a quaint town (although traffic is a
problem)
- Town has a major market (Coop) but definitely seek out the
2 butchers and Vini Bellini (unique wine shop).
Cons: things to mention but NOT a problem
- there is a rifle range very close to the property. We heard
gunfire Friday and Sunday morning, and ALL day Saturday
(just make plans to do a day trip on Saturday)
- shower drains and kitchen sink get clogged (no garbage
disposal). Remember the house is 300+ yrs old, but this is
part of the charm
- Mosquitoes are a problem based on time of year. Make sure
you have spray and use the citronella plug-ins (provided)
- be sure to bring a variety of electric adapters.
Recommendations:
- If you like to cook definitely eat in. We went to the market
and butcher daily on our way home from our day trips. The
kitchen is well equipped (needs a knife sharpener).
- Buy Domizio's wine and olive oil. It is reasonably priced and
he ships
- Hire Chef Luciano for your last night. The dinner was
fantastic, but you don't want to worry about cleaning the
kitchen the next morning.
Bottom line is this property is spectacular! This was our first time in Tuscany and couldn't be any happier with our decision to stay at Villa La Falterona.
Pictures do not do this villa justice, it was so incredibly amazing.
This estate was outstanding, the whole experience was relaxing, yet exhilarating. An easy train ride into Florence and tranquility when you return to the villa. The owner/manager was so very helpful and friendly he and his staff made us feel welcome in their home. Our group of 11 adults all agree, staying at this villas was one of the highlights of our time in Florence.
We were a family of eight with a baby and we all had great amount of space to spread out. Despite the heatwave , the downstairs room were cool and the swimming pool brilliant. We struggled a bit with the plugs some old some new, and ideally would have preferred all rooms to be en-suite , but it was fine. Domizio was most helpful during all the different steps of our stay.
Jacqueline M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Peter F.
7 Sept 2017
The setting the villa the hospitality were much better then expected Very clean and comfortable
Ideal location and great for a large family
We were ten and very comfortable
Peter F.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
PAUL C.
12 Aug 2017
Tuscan Beauty
Loved the old world charm. The caretaker was very helpful. Loved the location and the beauty of the home.
PAUL C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Allan N.
10 July 2017
Villa Falterona in June 2017
First of all I like to thank Owner of villa Domizio for being friendly and available and in contact during our holidays . Also thanks to Domizios mother for arranging excellent Tuscany dinner in villa. Villa is situated in 20 min car drive fm Florence airport - so one can consider to avoid car-rental . Villa has nice pool and views from poolside to wineyard , pool has morning/midday sun , villa is big enough and has several eating-relaxing areas , mostly equipped kitchen and lot of books and owners personal items in rooms . As remarks for next visitors to know : 1. there is shooting range not far away from villa and gunshots were in air for couple of days during our stay, not really disturbing but also not pleasant 2. telephone and internet connection are available , but very poor in villa area , time to time signal was lost 3. there are 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms in villa , but not bathroom with every bedroom ( only 2 fitted in this manner ) .
Anyway - thanks for hospitality Tuscany , we'll be back on day !
Allan N.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Laura L.
16 June 2017
Very beautiful and very authentic! Owner was incredible and took care of our every need.
The property is a 17th century villa surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. Ten members of our family were more than comfortable in the many bedrooms and bathrooms, living spaces, indoors and outside eating areas and the most beautiful pool with lush surroundings...flowers, lemon and lime trees everywhere. We were close to Florence and it was quite easy to visit all the sights in Tuscany. Exploring the villa and grounds was a special treat as the many floors, balconies, stairs, and rooms were very interesting yet welcoming. The kitchen is well equipped and there are wines from the very vineyards on the property. The housekeeper lives on the grounds and is eager to help in anyway. The owner was incredibly nice and told us about the history of this villa which has been in his family for 70 years. The near by village had good places to eat. I would recommend this property as a fantastic place to bring friends and family. Our stay was spectacular...something for everyone from 70-10 years of age. Thanks so much Domizio!
Laura L.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tom F.
3 Sept 2016
Wonderful two weeks
Everything about our stay at villa la Falterona was lovely. The house was roomy and adequately stocked. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had plenty of equipment and the caretaker was very helpful. The villa was fabulously secluded while being very convenient to the train into the center of Florence and the local amenities. The outdoor space and pool were as represented in the pictures and could not have been nicer. Finally, our host was gracious and accommodating in every way. It was a great vacation experience.
Tom F.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2016
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Louis D.
30 Aug 2015
Fabulous
I would like to thank wholeheartedly, Domizio, the owner for the wonderful hospitality extended to me and my family during our 10 day stay. We really felt at home in a huge typical Toscanian house. The place is conveniently located to visit Florence, it is quiet at nite, and there is a pool ideal for sunbathing and swimming. Given that Florence was somewhat crowded during the day, we found it ideal to spend the day by the pool and to leave for Florence in the late afternoon, visit a few museums/churches before closing time and have dinner in one of the wonderful restaurants of this fabulous city. The place is not far from Sienna or Pisa which are worth the drive as well.
Louis D.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Kerri V.
24 June 2015
Simply the Best
I wanted a special place to celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday. Villa La Falterona was not just special it was fabulous, beautiful, perfect, amazing – simply the best. The Villa itself is stunning and immaculately kept. The grounds are breathtakingly beautiful – vineyards and olive trees for as far as the eye can see and close to the villa rose bushes, jasmine, lemon trees and wisteria perfume the air and provide the eye with a stunning array of color and beauty. The location is perfect. Florence can be reached in minutes by car or train and Lucca, Siena and Pisa are also close by. Although you may just want to stay put by the beautiful pool, walk the grounds and lounge on the loggia. Best of all are the owners who welcomed us with open arms – sharing their knowledge of Italy, the local area and best places to visit and dine. We look forward to returning again and again. Thank you so much for giving us the experience of a lifetime.