Experience the essence of Tuscany at VILLA, a stylish country house. Explore Nipozzano's timeless elegance and taste award-winning wines or unwind on the panoramic garden terrace for meals at sunset.
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 490 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Vineyard escape! Panoramic location within easy reach of Florence
VILLA is a stylish country house for 2-4 people. It makes a great base for exploring Tuscany and Florence. Comfortable and well-equipped, VILLA is furnished in a contemporary style that respects its fabulous rustic setting. The house has lots of outside space for its private use : there’s a convenient deck near the kitchen for sunny breakfasts and a panoramic garden terrace for meals at sunset. You’ll find memorable countryside to explore on the doorstep. Nipozzano is nearby and encapsulates the beauty and history of Tuscany; there's the timeless elegance of the Nipozzano Villa, (country retreat of the noble Frescobaldi family) as well as the rugged Castello dating back to the year 1000. We can book you a visit to taste their award winning wines. Pontassieve is the nearest town and offers banks, restaurants and supermarket. The train station has a regular commuter service to central Florence. You can park your car free of charge in Pontassieve and be in Florence in half an hour. It is very easy. Siena, Pisa, San Gimignano, Chianti Classico, Lucca and all of Tuscany is within reach for day trips too.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the villa: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchenette
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bidet
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 steps to reach entrance
Tile flooring in public areas
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near an outlet shopping centre
Things to do
Table tennis
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Property does not allow children
Unit size: 969 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 24
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and return the keys
If you prefer not to waste unopened food that you cannot take with you, just let us know.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
A car is necessary to stay here. Access is by a private farm road so there is no passing traffic (not reachable by bus or taxi.)
The road is loose stone. It is bumpy. Small rental cars (Panda, Fiat 500) pass without problem. Just ask if you want more information.
In the summer please use the air-conditioning judiciously and turn it off when not in the house.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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 IT048032C2KID9VLCG
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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 the information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Pelago, 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. Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini and Florence Botanical Gardens are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours, or seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. Visit our Pelago travel guide
Is Vineyard escape! Panoramic location within easy reach of Florence pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Vineyard escape! Panoramic location within easy reach of Florence?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Vineyard escape! Panoramic location within easy reach of Florence?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Vineyard escape! Panoramic location within easy reach of Florence?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Vineyard escape! Panoramic location within easy reach of Florence located?
Situated in a rural location, this villa is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Castello di Nipozzano and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Arno River. Mulino a Vento - Fattoria Lavacchio and Castello di Volognano are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Vineyard escape! Panoramic location within easy reach of Florence Reviews
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If you are looking for fantastic place for accommodation for one two weeks or month it’s what u need. Fully equipped, clean and silent place, friendly hosts with best advices. Strongly recommend
We enjoyed nice holidays in that pittoresque environment in the middle of tuscany.
Cottage was very clean and cozy, equipped with everything neccessary.
The host Jane was extremely helpful and a nice person talking to.
This was an ideal location to visit Florence, Pisa, Siena, Luca et al - most of Tuscany.
Train services to most of the above were easy, reasonably priced and efficient from this location - with free parking (who knew!!).
We do recommend this property.
The property was beautiful in the photos but, even better in person! The views, breathtaking.
The hosts were the icing on the cake!
Thank you to Jane and her wonderful husband.
You two are the best!
Everything about the villa was outstanding! If we could have remained for a month (or more), we would have. We loved the peaceful and beautiful view of the countryside, and after long days being tourists, returning to “our” place was so relaxing. Jane and Giampiero are the perfect hosts, and we enjoyed chatting with them. We also loved our visits from Jasmine and Peggy. All in all, we would return in a heartbeat.
It was a fabulous visit to Florence and Tuscany! Jane and Gianpiero are excellent hosts. They provided suggestions of local areas to visit, did some early food shopping for us, assisted in making dinner reservations at wonderful restaurants and located a local cook who came to the villa and made incredible Tuscan meals on two occasions. I cannot say enough about the villa, a 15th century fortress with twenty first century accommodations and fabulous views of the Tuscan countryside--which only made our afternoon cocktail hour more enjoyable.
The villa is 25 minutes from Florence by train; and is a perfect starting point to enjoy the Tuscan region by car.
This was a “friends trip” our first together and it was just perfect. We came for the “experience “ and we got our money’s worth. The scenic photos paled in comparison to the reality of the views. The villa is pretty and quaint old world charm.
Jane the owner, was very responsive and even coordinated a wine tasting at the castle (do this!), a personal cook and stocked the fridge (do this too). Be sure to ask to arrange for things you might want ready for you when you arrive (paper products, napkins, etc). She’ll gladly answer any questions.
Jane was on holiday during our stay and her friend Martyn and his wife took care of us beyond belief. Including saying up after midnight to guide us in by flashlight - not kidding. Long story he can share. Martyn and his wife shared their area knowledge and hooked us up with a charming restaurant in Rufina - we were the only non-locals…just what we wanted.
Pontassieve train station is nearby we drove there and we took train in to Florence. We also shopped at co-op which we easily navigated.
We’re still talking about the experience weeks later. Highly recommend.
Perfect hosts whose direction and suggestions made our trip to Tuscany so memorable. All the comforts of home and then some were available in this beautiful location.
Excellent hosts and property!! Within an hours drive to every place we wished to visit. Only a 30 minute train ride to central Florence. Weather was great and the fall color was something we do not experience in north Florida.
There is not a thing I would change about our stay at this property. The property owners were more than helpful to make sure our time in Tuscany was a memorable one. The little touches were evident throughout our visit. And wonderful conversations with the owners.
Spectacular property with views of the vineyards and olive groves in the Tuscan countryside. Property owners were very welcoming and helpful with recommendations. Property was well equipped and comfortable. Wonderful location for exploring Tuscany!
Wat a beautiful location, it is like a postcard. We had a warm welkom from Jane. She and Jean-Pierro are very friendly pleasant people. Just like the friendly dog and cat. The house is just beautiful and has the comfort of 2 levels with 2 bathrooms. We enjoyed the several garden seating areas. The views are breathtaking and well worth the challenge of the road that leads tho this beautiful home. We highly recommend it.
Jane is such an amazing and thoughtful host. She provided a robust guide to us as well as very clear directions so the house was easy to find. She and her family are incredibly friendly, always willing to answer questions and provide suggestions. The property is absolutely gorgeous with plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy views of rolling vineyards and Tuscan countryside. There are hiking trails around the property, including a trail leading to the Castle up the hill. Pontassieve is the nearest town, it is very charming and a nice escape from the madness of Florence. Look out for Peggy the cat and Jasmine the smiling dog!
This villa was like something out of an Italian movie. The breathtaking views and the gorgeous property was fantastic. The town gives you easy access to Florence by train or car. There is also a variety of restaurants locally as well. The main grocery store was modern , clean and well stocked. we did some cooking at home and eating on the upper and lower patio was delightful.
We traveled all through Tuscany and used this villa as home base. we could have noT asked for a better experience. thank you Jane and John Peter for your kindness, insights and loan of your beautiful villa! We plan to come back again and again!
Marina V.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022
Verified
4/10 Poor
Denise B.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Not a place to stay and eat dinner out in Florence
Difficult to find, directions not good. Difficult to stay and eat dinner out and find your way back. Left three days early no refund for days not stayed. At time of booking we’re not told we had to stay a week and tried to change reservation and we’re no allowed to change it. A week is too long. No way was it a 15 minute walk to the castle.
Villa di Sopra is a very nicely converted old stone building in a beautiful, tranquil setting, set within the wonderful vineyards and rolling hillsides of Tuscany. A perfect location to recharge your batteries and enjoy a glass of local wine as the sun goes down, but equally a great base to explore all the fascinating sights and cities within reasonable driving distance. We took a train to Florence, an easy 30 mins from the local station, and drove to Siena, Vinci, Arezzo, Assisi and Cortona, luckily arriving in Cortona on one of their festival days. There are lovely walks in the countryside straight from the Villa, and during our stay in June plenty of wild flowers out in bloom. Check forecasts though in case thunder is expected. We got caught out and arrived back looking like drowned rats! The hosts Jane and Giampiero are lovely and welcoming, providing expert and helpful advice on what to see and where to eat, or just having a natter about their wonderful home. Will we go back?….I think you know the answer 😊
Truly the most perfect, relaxing, magical stay at Borgo di Sopra!
I cannot say enough good things about Borgo di Sopra and our wonderful hosts, Jane and Giampiero! From the moment we arrived (much later in the day than planned due to travel delays), Jane and Giampiero did everything to make sure our stay was perfect. From a toasty fire lit in the hearth to a pantry stocked with a few requested groceries, they were so incredibly kind and ensured we had everything we needed throughout our month-long stay.
Perfectly situated just a short drive to the local train station, Florence is a quick trip away and Pontessieve has everything you need for your vacation. The kitchen is well appointed and perfect for cooking anything you can think of, the beds and furniture are cozy and comfortable, and the view is unparalleled.
Jane’s book of recommendations is full of great tips for exploring and making the most of your time in Tuscany (definitely take her advice and book a wine tasting at Castello Nipozzano! The wine is amazing and the snacks are more like a delicious meal, perfect for lunch!).
I can’t imagine staying anywhere else in Tuscany and we can’t wait to go back!
This review could be 1000 words long and I still don’t think I’d be able to convey how much we loved our stay at Borgo di Sopra!
Thank you thank you thank you Jane and Giampiero!
If I tell you about this property, it will be harder for me to book it... it's perfect!
We stayed 7 nights on this lovely property and fully intend to stay here again.
Jane is a marvel. She's extraordinarily communicative on WhatsApp and helpful in arranging reservations. Her restaurant recommendations, both in the countryside and in Florence were A+++. Jane stocked our fridge before we arrived and helped with any random questions we had during our stay.
The property itself is immaculate and lovely. There are other properties associated with this rental so you will see other people, but it's set up in such a way that you really have privacy in the unit. Your view of the vineyards and Pontassieve in the distance are completely private. We enjoyed quiet, romantic dinners outside, took our coffee in the morning in complete silence, set laundry to dry, etc. Do not be concerned about the proximity of other renters... you won't notice them.
It was just the two of us, and we found the downstairs bedroom to be naturally cooler without running the A/C, so we chose to sleep there. If you're traveling with a larger party the upstairs bedroom has A/C. The fact we had two full bathrooms made my wife very happy. The kitchen/dining room is enormous and fully stocked. We had no problem shopping in Pontassieve and cooking meals.
What about the location--what's to say? It's perfect. We drove all over Tuscany and looked forward to "coming home" every night. It's a quick train to Florence. We even shot up to Venice for once night with ease. 10/10!
So schön entspannend
Wir haben 2 wunderbar erholsame Wochen in dem Ferienhaus verbracht, das Teil eines vierteiligen zusammenhängenden Gebäudeensembles ist, in dem auch die Vermieter - Jane und Giampiero - mit ihrem Hund und ihrer Katze leben und dadurch bei Problemen und Fragen erreichbar sind.
Das Haus selbst besteht aus 2 Etagen mit je einem Bad und einem Schlafzimmer. Die Betten verfügen über gute Matratzen und eine durchgehende Decke in der Laken/Oberdecken-Variante. Leider gibt es keine Insektennetze in den Fenstern, so dass man nachts nicht die Fenster öffnen sollte. Im oberen Geschoss findet man eine gut ausgestattete Wohnküche, in der unteren Etage ein Wohnzimmer mit Kamin.
Die Räume sind sehr gepflegt und geschmackvoll, aber auch praktikabel eingerichtet, alles ist wirklich picobello sauber. Nach der 1. Woche wurde uns zudem von Jane ein Wechsel der Handtücher und der Bettwäsche angeboten.
Wir haben Jane und ihren Mann als sehr freundliche, warmherzige, humorvolle, entgegenkommende und aufgeschlossene Menschen kennengelernt, die sehr um das Wohl ihrer Gäste bemüht sind, ohne auch nur annähernd aufdringlich zu sein. Ihre beiden tierischen Mitbewohnerinnen haben uns ebenfalls mit ihren Ideen ver- und bezaubert und beglückt. Wir möchten uns nochmals ganz herzlich für unseren durchweg gelungenen Urlaub bedanken, selten sind wir so rundum glücklich und erholt aus dem Urlaub zurückgekommen! Sobald wir wieder in die Toskana fahren, werden wir sehr gerne wiederkommen.