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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Gym

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Il Poggiolo Oasis of relaxation exclusive swimming pool nature lavender horses

The sun of the pool, the shade of the garden, the night breeze of the veranda make Villa Il Poggiolo the perfect place for all your needs, where you can regenerate and reconnect with yourself and nature.
This ancient, typical Tuscan farmhouse, once a watchtower in 1100 BC, later an hunting lodge belonging to the Marquises Lotteringhi della Stufa, has been renovated preserving its original style.
It extends over two floors and is surrounded by woods and paddocks with grazing horses.
The fenced garden features a private swimming pool.
A large veranda with a wonderful view of the Mugello Valley is ideal for tasting wines selected by a sommelier.
Free parking in front of the house, free Wi-Fi, barbecue, laundry room, covered ping pong table and mountain bike rentals at a specialized shop.
A cot and high chair are available upon request.
Sheets and towels are provided, professionally certified.
Mattresses are certified to meet medical standards.
A comfortable and relaxing home, also ideal for families with children and pets.
Tuscan wine and food tastings, cooking lesson, can be organized by chef/sommelier who will cook at your home.
Just 45 km from the city of Florence, reachable by car or train in 30-40 minutes.
The farmhouse offers an opportunity of connecting with nature or seeking a peaceful oasis to a creative connection with art, a completely independent space within the tranquil farm property.
A car is required for travel to and from the property.

Property manager

Barbara Vannucci

Languages

English, French, Italian

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Farming classes
  • Gym
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • No smoke detector (host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycles
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,368 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and return the keys

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Comunicazione preventiva

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Letto baby e seggiolone disponibile

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 IT048004B54G8W6RTW

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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 EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Villa Poggiolo Den Tranqullità og Afslapning i Landet med Medici
Poggiolo Den Tranqullità og Afslapning i Landet med Medici
Villa Il Poggiolo - Rolighed og Afslapning i Medici Villa
Villa Poggiolo Den Tranqullità og Afslapning i Landet med Medici
Villa Poggiolo Den Tranqullità og Afslapning i Landet med Medici

About the neighborhood

Map
Borgo San Lorenzo, Tuscany

Getting around

  • Vicchio Station - 19 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Casa del Prosciutto - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪ò Per Bacco - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria da Alberto - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Nappino - ‬43 min drive
  • ‪Antica Porta di Levante - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Il Poggiolo Oasis of relaxation exclusive swimming pool nature lavender horses have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Il Poggiolo Oasis of relaxation exclusive swimming pool nature lavender horses pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Il Poggiolo Oasis of relaxation exclusive swimming pool nature lavender horses ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Il Poggiolo Oasis of relaxation exclusive swimming pool nature lavender horses ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Il Poggiolo Oasis of relaxation exclusive swimming pool nature lavender horses located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly villa is 7.2 mi (11.5 km) from Giotto's House and 11.3 mi (18.2 km) from Mugello Circuit. Lake Bilancino and Villa Medicea di Cafaggiolo are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Il Poggiolo Oasis of relaxation exclusive swimming pool nature lavender horses Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anja B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and charming

Really charming property and super relaxing vacation, we spent two weeks with three families (incl 5 kids / teens and 2 dogs) and enjoyed it a lot.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply beautiful

Thank you for a great Stay in Tuscany
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Getaway

This property is amazing! So quiet and serene away from the city. Visiting Florence is easy and I did it 2 times during my stay. U simply drive down the mountain about 15 min to San Lorenzo and catch 1hr train to Florence. The pool is amazing and the house has so much history. The drive up the mountain is about 15 minutes up some of it is unpaved but it is well WORTH it. Fantastic for families.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A magical escape in the country

Up a mountainside and away from the hustle and bustle of the cities, my family and I had an absolutely wonderful stay at this magical place! Set in beautiful country, it is a place of relaxation and of taking the time to slow down and spend good quality time together. The villa is steeped in impressive Italian history, and dates far far back, but also boasts all of the modern comforts of home, providing a unique place to escape. If you are a city mouse with little experience driving in the country, the drive up the hill may be a little daunting, but it is well worth it! Just be aware that it is about 20 mins to get into Borgo San Lorenzo, and then another 40 or so to Firenze. There is a train station with ample parking in Borgo San Lorenzo, so you can head into the city that way and not worry about the car there. The host Barbara is absolutely wonderful; she was incredibly communicative, shared all kinds of information, and was quite understanding when we arrived a bit later than expected. Really, she is a gem of a person and I am so glad to have met her. We also had Raffaele come to make us a fantastic mutli-course dinner at the villa, and he made adjustments to the menu based on my allergies. Our only regret is that we could not stay longer! Truly a wonderful experience if what you are looking for is some beautiful peace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abundance Properties LLC S.

Exactly as promised!

I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROPERTY. My wife and I rented the property for 2 weeks and invited 3 couples to join us. There was plenty of room, with even a 5th bedroom left vacant. The photographs on the site are accurate and show the property well. We had our breakfasts at the big kitchen table and, when we were home for dinner, ate in the large dining/living room on the second floor at a beautiful table that would have easily sat 10 people. The layout is as follows: on the first floor there are two bedrooms (1 king and one with two twin beds), a nice sitting room and a full bathroom. The second floor has 3 bedrooms (two queens and one other room with two twin beds), a beautiful, well-equipped kitchen, two full bathrooms (I with shower, one with a tub/shower) and a large sitting/dining room with windowed walls on either end. There is a nice dining table outside next to the propane grill, a large hammock and then stairs leading down to a nice pool equipped with plenty of seating options. Raffelele, one of the owners, is both a chef and a wine expert (The house is stocked with a wide range of wines with the price listed on each bottle). We contracted with Raffalele to cater a dinner at the house and it was wonderful. He brought linen and tableware, as well as a series of wines with each of the multiple courses. It was luxurious (dare I say decadent) to be served a perfect 2-3 hour meal in our own "home". I have worked in a variety of restaurants and I have to say that Raffalele's service was a good as any I have had anywhere. The house is located about 20 minutes outside of Borgo San Lorenzo (north of Florence on the A1 Autostrada). Borgo San Lorenzo has a convenient train station with free parking and trains that will get you into Florence quickly and comfortably (we recommend not driving in Florence). There is a also a big supermarket there where we did our shopping. As for other places to visit, Siena and Lucca are each well within two hours by car. We also recommend San Gimignano, Montecatini, Barga. Monteriggioni and Montalcino as wonderful small towns to visit. Barbara Vanucci was our main contact and she was great - she contacted us in advance with directions and useful suggestions and was available at all times for any questions. SMALL CAVEAT - the house is up in the hills and the drive up was a little daunting the first time, but don't lose heart - RENT THIS PROPERTY!!!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ophelie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cette maison est un petit paradis

Nous recommandons cette location de vacance. Nous y sommes allés en famille. Elle est idéale pour pour se reposer et visiter tranquillement la Toscane. L’emplacement, la maison, Barbara … tout est parfait pour nous faire passer d’agréables vacances !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philippe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super

Escapade entre amis pour voir le grand prix moto du Mugello.maison très confortable, très calme rien ne manque que du bonheur. Bonne communication avec Barbara.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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Wunderbare Toskana

Sehr schönes Ferienobjekt in absoluter ruhiger Lage mit Supergastgeberin Barbara. Für ihr Tun möchten wir uns herzlich bedanken. Unsere Erwartungen wurden zu 100 % erfüllt.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Carola M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Prachtige natuur

Mooie omgeving, weg naar huis toe is 2 km lang ‘hobbelen’ over zand en stenen. Barabara is erg aardig, snel en behulpzaam. Natuur om je heen brengt veel ‘beestjes’ met zich mee, daar moet je je op instellen (schorpioenen, duizendpoten, hoornaars). Bij het huis veel ruimte, rust en een prachtig zwembad. De bedden liggen goed, weinig kastruimte (wel hang, maar geen planken). Dit verschilt per kamer. Beneden grote douche, boven erg kleine cabine en/of in een badkuip douchen. Weinig warm water, veel koud douchen. Nu sowieso rustig aan doen met het water wegens de enorme droogte. Mooie steden in de omgeving, stuwmeer, het dorpje is fijn: er zijn 3 grote supermarkten. Houdt altijd rekening met minimaal een uur rijden om van Borgo San Lorenzo heen en terug te komen.
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dorte R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Familieferie

Vi var afsted som familie, 8 voksne og 4 børn på henholdsvis 1, 2, 3 og 6 år. Boligen havde fint plads til os alle med god fordeling af værelserne. Fine omgivelser med flere muligheder for at finde skygge. Poolen blev rengjort dagligt. Vi vender gerne tilbage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Maria Teresa G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Weekend con gli amici molto rilassante

La casa è bellissima e tenuta benissimo, tutto è andato secondo le aspettative; un po’ difficile da raggiungere per via del tratto sterrato alla fine ma ne vale la pena. Assolutamente consigliato fare la spesa prima di salire su, anche perché in casa - e questo è un peccato - mancano i beni di consumo fondamentali come sapone, zucchero, ecc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

JEAN PIERRE M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Un bateau dans les arbres

Accueil efficace et agréable pour arriver dans cet havre de paix et de verdure. Grande maison de charme dans un jardin arboré et fleuri. Très isolée, elle assure calme et intimité. Barbara vous donnera tous les renseignements utiles afin de visiter cette région magnifique. Séjour idéal
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great host

After an adventurous journey we arrived at night at this unique location up the Monte Giovi. Barbara waited for us and guided us the last kilometers. The house is greatly located, has lot of details. The kids loved the pool, the „chill room in the house“, the Trampolin and the table tennis Place and of course the horses! The parents had various places to relax and to enjoy the great nature. Barbara is a perfect host and is available for all kinds of questions, recommendations and wishes. If you are looking for a quiet and relaxed place, is this place perfect for you, but there are also plenty of activities if you want to. Barbara is a fantastic host. We definitely recommend this place! Grazie mille, Barbara!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

rolf i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super bezüglich Preis/Leistung, Freundlichkeit, Service und Betreuung

Tolle Lage,sehr servicefreundliche Vermieterin,alles vorhanden, alles passend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Willy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Privacy met de familie

Een vakantiewoning voor families of groepen die houden van privacy en rust . Het afgelegen huis in de landelijke omgeving op de heuvel heeft nette kamers, een gerieflijke keuken, en praktische badkamers. We hebben genoten van mooie avonden in de tuin onder de bomen, en de kinderen konden ongestoord en volop stoeien in en rond het schone zwembad. De bijhorende paardenfokkerij was ook leuk voor de kinderen. De verwelkoming en de assistentie van de eigenaars was zeer attent, warm en joviaal. Met de auto is het wel een eindje bergop rijden op een onverharde weg.

10/10 Excellent

Valerie N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Einzigartig und wunderschön

Nach langer Suche habe ich dieses einzigartige Haus gefunden. Im Haus und rundum ist alles mit viel Liebe zum Detail entstanden. Das Haus, das früher mal ein Wachturm war ist bezaubernd, es leben dort sogar Turmfalken. Die Fotos und Beschreibung des Hauses, Ausstattung und Lage sind schon perfekt, aber man sollte es einfach selbst erleben. Wir waren dort zu zehnt, um meinen Geburtstag zu feiern. Am Abend meines Geburtstages hat Raphaele (Barbaras Schwager) für uns gekocht, was ich jedem nur empfehlen kann. Durch das gute Essen und den guten Wein war es ein unvergesslicher Abend. Das Wohn und Esszimmer sind im 1 Stock, durch die großen Fenster hat man das Gefühl in einem Baumhaus zu sitzen. Einfach nur schön. Die Vermieterin Barbara und Ihre Familie sind besondere herzliche Menschen und haben sich rührend um uns gekümmert, um sicher zu gehen, dass es an nichts fehlt. Das Internet funktioniert nicht immer, aber wir haben dann einfach Hotspots benützt. Wir wollen auf jeden Fall wiederkommen und Planen schon unseren nächsten Aufenthalt an diesem wunderbaren Ort. Wir alle waren begeistert Liebe Grüße Valerie P.S. Lasst Euch von Barbara den Standpunkt per Whats App schicken, da es nicht ganz einfach zu finden ist. Tiefgelegene Autos würde ich zu Hause lassen, da der Weg recht holprig ist. 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Helle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Skønt hus og omgivelser

Fantastisk dejlig ejendom og grund. Helt utrolig sød og imødekommende ejer. Det eneste mindre gode er den lange vej fra byen. Vejene er naturligvis bjergveje, men de sidste 10-15 min kører man på grusvej. Kan sagtens anbefale huset hvis det er ok for en med afstanden.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and beauty

Il Poggiolo provided the background for a wonderful holiday for all of us. There is so much room on the property and inside the house, that we never felt crowded, and although the unmade up road is a little long, once we had got used to doing our food shopping for more than one day at a time, everything was brilliant.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Der perfekte Urlaub

Dieses wunderbare alte Haus mit Garten und Pool ist der perfekte Ort um Ruhe und Entspannung zu finden in schöner Umgebung. Ideal für die ganze Familie und super für Hunde geeignet. Wir werden wieder kommen...........

8/10 Good

Emelie S.

Lovely and fantastic!

We had a fantastic time staying at Villa Poggiolo and was very well taken care of. I could really recommend to ask to get invited for a grappa/wine tasting at Rafael just a few houses away from the villa - truly a fantastic experience. The only thing to bring with is that it is very high up with very small roads to get there so once you are up at the houce you might not go down to the village that often.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katrin R., 91080 Marloffstein - Deutschland

Tolles Haus, nette Vermieterin!! Jederzeit gerne wieder!!

Wir hatten eine tolle entspannte Urlaubswoche fernab von jeglichem Trubel. Bis auf ein paar Ameisen und vielen Stechfliegen konnten wir den Urlaub dennoch in vollen Zügwn genießen. Barbara war sehr hilfsbereit und immer zu erreichen, wenn man sie brauchte. Wir würden jederzeit wieder diese Unterkunft buchen!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Søren Stahl M.

A very fine week in this fantastic Italian house

A Fantastic very Italian old house up on the hillside, and with a very nice warm summer the pool was very popular! Clean nice rooms for us all (12). A house with a lott atmosphere, at a very quiet place. The road to the house is steep! The advertisement says 8' to Vicchio and 12' to Borgo San Lorenzo - the more correct time is 20' to Vicchio, 25' to Borgo San Lorenzo - but we will sure recomment the house and the invironment to our family.

10/10 Excellent

Anja K.

Wunderschönes Ferienhaus mit netter Vermieterin

Wir haben eine wundervolle Woche in diesem schönen, alten Haus verbracht. Der Garten mit Pool ist traumhaft schön, die Umgebung lädt zu vielen Ausflügen ein. Barbara, die Vermieterin, ist unglaublich nett, hilfsbereit und freundlich. Sowohl die vier Erwachsenen als auch die vier Kinder haben sich rundherum wohl gefühlt. Tischtennis, Pool, Garten, Pferde, Hunde und WLAN haben alle zufrieden diese Woche verbringen lassen. Wir würden jederzeit gerne wieder kommen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marcus A.

Fantastic!

We staid for one week and had a great time! We where 9 persons and had no problem at all since there is 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. We just loved the BBQ-area where we made food and had some good local wine. There is lots of good wine in the house also that you can bye. The pictures are beautiful, but it's even more beautiful on site. The garden and the view over the valley is incredible! Only problem was that we only staid for one week :) 20 min drive to a great and big Coop where you can bye food. Also 20 min drive to the train station where you can take the train to Firenze. You need to have a car if you stay here, and I don´t recommend a sports car since the last bit of the road is a bit bumby. Barbara, the owner is fantastic to. We just loved it and hope that we can revisit Villa Poggiolo soon again! Highly recommended!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lianne P.

Great place to discover Tuscany

We've had a wonderful time at Villa Poggiolo. It was at a great location in the middle of Tuscany, among the green hills of Mugello. We had two small children with us, and the garden provided a lovely safe space to play outside. The house was exactly like what you see on pictures en in films about Tuscany. Very old and pretty, which really added to the atmosphere. The location also was at a good driving distance from a lot of the cultural en nature sights you would want to visit in Tuscany. We felt very welcome by our hostess, and I personally was quite sad to leave after one week. So I recommend other visitors to stay at least two weeks.