Private Tuscany Villa | Salt Pool & Cooking Class

"Exclusive Tuscan villa, sleeps 13 (5 bedrooms) — private pool, jacuzzi & spring water, 45 km from Florence. 🌿 Hidden in the green hills of Chianti Rufina, yours alone: no shared spaces. ✅ 12×6 m saltwater pool with valley views ✅ Heated jacuzzi under the stars ✅ 2 independent houses — total privacy ✅ Loggia, summer kitchen, BBQ, wood-fired oven 💧 Natural Falterona spring water flows straight into the villa. 👨‍🍳 Free cooking class with a Florentine chef (7+ nights)" The space Entirely yours: a private Tuscan villa for up to 13 guests, with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms across two independent houses. Set among the green hills of Chianti Rufina, 45 km from Florence, Villa La Fonte offers complete privacy. Enjoy a panoramic 12×6 m saltwater pool, a heated outdoor hot tub and a fully equipped summer kitchen. Nothing is shared. ⸻ 🏡 TWO HOUSES · ONE PRIVATE RETREAT Two fully independent houses offer space, flexibility and privacy for larger groups. Main Villa — sleeps up to 9 guests. Spacious living areas for cooking, dining and relaxing together. Independent Guest House — sleeps up to 4 guests. Separate and fully equipped, making it ideal for grandparents, couples or anyone seeking extra privacy. Both houses are accessed through the villa’s private garden. Perfect for large families, groups of couples and multi-generational stays. ⸻ 🌞 PRIVATE OUTDOOR LIVING The heart of the Villa La Fonte experience: • Panoramic 12×6 m saltwater pool with valley views • Heated outdoor hot tub for up to 4 guests • Covered loggia with a fully equipped summer kitchen • Barbecue and traditional wood-fired oven • Large, fully fenced garden and gated courtyard • Private parking inside the property A natural spring from Monte Falterona supplies the villa directly and inspired its name: Villa La Fonte. The pool and hot tub are available from mid-April until the end of September. ⸻ 👨‍🍳 PRIVATE TUSCAN COOKING CLASS INCLUDED Stay for 7 nights or more and enjoy an included private cooking class with a professional Florentine chef. This is not simply a demonstration: everyone takes part. You will prepare traditional Tuscan dishes using local ingredients. Discover the stories and techniques behind them, then sit down together to enjoy everything you have created. ⸻ 🌿 CHIANTI RUFINA · A QUIETER SIDE OF TUSCANY Villa La Fonte is surrounded by vineyards, forests and historic villages in one of Tuscany’s renowned DOCG wine regions. The area has deep connections with Renaissance Florence and the Medici family. Nearby San Godenzo is linked to Dante Alighieri and the history of the Florentine exiles. Here, nature, wine and history come together in an authentic and peaceful corner of Tuscany, within reach of Florence. ⸻ FAMILY-FRIENDLY The enclosed grounds, gated courtyard and separate houses make the property particularly well suited to families. A baby cot is available upon request for €35 per stay. Children must always be supervised around the pool, hot tub and outdoor areas. ⸻ 🐾 PETS Pets are considered upon request. Before booking, please tell us the number, size and breed of your pets so that we can confirm the property is suitable. ⸻ 📍 LOCATION • Florence: 45 km • Dicomano railway station: approximately 15 minutes by car • Direct regional train to Florence Santa Maria Novella, departing Dicomano at 11:07 and arriving at 11:55, except on public holidays • Close to the Foreste Casentinesi National Park • Within easy reach of Lake Bilancino • Located in the village of Casale, among the Mugello hills Train schedules may change, so please check the latest timetable before travelling. A car is strongly recommended for reaching the villa and exploring the surrounding countryside, as local public transport is limited. ⸻ ℹ️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION Final cleaning: €180 Utilities: €30 per day Heating: charged according to usage, when required Tourist tax: €2 per person, per day, for a maximum of 7 nights Children under 12 are exempt from the tourist tax Check-in: 3:00–7:00 pm Check-out: by 10:30 am Late check-in is available upon request: • 8:00–10:00 pm: €35 • 10:00 pm–midnight: €60 Mandatory charges are disclosed before booking or handled according to the payment rules of the booking platform. ⸻ 🌄 YOUR PRIVATE PLACE TO EXPERIENCE TUSCANY TOGETHER Swim overlooking the valley. Cook outdoors beneath the loggia. Explore Florence, then return to the peace of the Tuscan countryside. At Villa La Fonte, everyone can stay together while still enjoying the space and privacy needed for a comfortable Guest access 🔑 GUEST ACCESS Full and exclusive access to: • Both buildings (villa + Dependance). • Entire fenced garden • Private saltwater pool & Jacuzzi • Covered loggia with outdoor kitchen • BBQ and mountain spring • Easy private parking in front of the villa No shared spaces with other guests Other things to note 📅 HOUSE RULES & FEES — FULL TRANSPARENCY Check-in: 3:00–7:00 pm Check-out: by 10:30 am Late check-in is available upon request: • 8:00–10:00 pm: €35 • 10:00 pm–midnight: €60 ⸻ ADDITIONAL COSTS • Final cleaning: €180 for the entire property, including the Main Villa and Independent Guest House • Utilities: €30 per day for the entire property • Heating: charged according to actual usage, when required • Tourist tax: €2 per person, per night, for a maximum of 7 nights • Children under 12 are exempt from the tourist tax All mandatory charges are communicated before booking or handled according to the payment rules of the booking platform. The Main Villa and Independent Guest House are reserved exclusively for guests. Nothing is shared. Both houses are professionally cleaned before arrival. ⸻ 📌 GETTING AROUND A car is strongly recommended for reaching the property and exploring the surrounding countryside, as local public transport is limited. Dicomano railway station is approximately 15 minutes away by car and offers regional connections to Florence Santa Maria Novella. Train schedules may change, so guests should always check the latest timetable before travelling. ⸻ 🍝 COMPLIMENTARY PRIVATE TUSCAN COOKING CLASS For stays of 7 nights or more, a private Tuscan cooking class with a professional Florentine chef is included. This is not simply a demonstration: everyone takes part. Guests prepare traditional Tuscan dishes using local ingredients, learn about the stories and techniques behind the recipes, and then sit down together to enjoy everything they have created. The cooking class is included exclusively with stays of at least 7 nights. ⸻ 🥾 NATURE, CULTURE & LOCAL EXPERIENCES Villa La Fonte is located near the Foreste Casentinesi National Park and within reach of local hiking trails, historic villages and the surrounding Chianti Rufina wine region. Nearby places of interest include San Godenzo, which is associated with Dante Alighieri and the history of the Florentine exiles. Lake Bilancino and Florence can also be reached by car. We do not organize excursions directly, but we are happy to provide local information and help guests contact tourism offices or independent local providers. Availability, opening times and conditions for external activities should always be confirmed directly with the relevant provider. Registration Details IT048039C28T42KFA2