La Quercia Estate | Experience Tuscan Living

La Quercia Estate is our 17th-century family home in the Tuscan countryside, just 20 minutes south of Florence. Surrounded by vineyards and centuries-old olive groves, with private gardens and a saltwater pool, the estate offers an intimate way to experience Tuscany — with the privacy of an exclusive country retreat and the warmth, authenticity and personal hospitality of a family home. The space LA QUERCIA ESTATE 4 bedrooms · 4 en-suite bathrooms · Sleeps 8 More than a place to stay, La Quercia Estate is our family home — a private Tuscan retreat where guests are invited to experience the rhythms, flavors and traditions of life in the countryside just outside Florence. Search for La Quercia Estate online to discover more about our home, and inquire with us directly to learn about the exclusive benefits available to guests who book with us. Set within 20 acres of vineyards and centuries-old olive groves, just 12 km (8 miles) south of Florence, La Quercia is a 17th-century country house that has belonged to our family since 1967. It was in that year that my grandfather, Francesco Clemente, an abstract painter and visionary, discovered La Quercia abandoned in the countryside, just outside Florence. Where others might have seen a forgotten old house, he saw beauty, possibility and a place to create. He brought La Quercia back to life, making it his family home and artist's retreat, and laying the foundations for the place it is today. Carefully preserved and restored over the years, the villa retains the soul and character of a traditional Tuscan home while offering the comfort, privacy and understated elegance of a contemporary country retreat. Original terracotta floors and ceilings — deeply rooted in the centuries-old terracotta tradition of the nearby village of Impruneta, exposed wooden beams, stone walls and a large open fireplace tell the story of the house, while the interiors feel warm, relaxed and deeply connected to the surrounding landscape. La Quercia Estate is a destination in itself — a place to slow down, gather around the table, spend long afternoons by the pool, and experience the rhythms and flavors of Tuscan life. THE BEDROOMS La Quercia accommodates up to eight guests across four elegantly appointed, air-conditioned bedrooms, each with its own private en-suite bathroom. Ground Floor • One twin/queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom and walk-in shower. • Independent access and only a few steps make this room particularly convenient for guests who prefer to avoid the main staircase. Second Floor • Master king bedroom with walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom with bathtub and separate shower. • Two twin/queen bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom with bathtub, shower screen and wall-mounted rain shower. Three of the bedrooms can be prepared either as twin beds or joined as a double, allowing the house to be comfortably arranged for families or groups of friends. All bedrooms are individually air-conditioned. LIVING SPACES At the heart of the house is a spacious and welcoming living room with a traditional working fireplace — a room designed as much for quiet mornings as for evenings spent together. The formal dining room retains its beautiful antique terracotta ceiling and leads directly into the fully equipped kitchen, creating a natural flow between cooking, dining and gathering. The interiors intentionally preserve the feeling of a family country home rather than that of a hotel: elegant yet relaxed, personal rather than formal, and filled with the character accumulated by a house that has been lived in and loved for generations. THE GARDENS & ESTATE Life at La Quercia Estate naturally moves outdoors. The villa opens onto a covered loggia with a generous dining table and comfortable lounge area overlooking the Tuscan countryside — a favorite setting for long breakfasts, aperitivo and dinners outdoors. The private manicured gardens surround the house and offer several intimate areas in which to pause and unwind. A pathway leads through the garden to the magnificent centuries-old oak tree from which La Quercia takes its name. Beneath its canopy, a terrace overlooks the organic-shaped private saltwater swimming pool. Beside the pool, a furnished gazebo offers a shaded outdoor lounge in which to relax. Beyond the garden stretch approximately 20 acres of our family's land, planted with around 600 olive trees and vineyards. From these we produce our own La Quercia extra virgin olive oil and estate wines, continuing the agricultural traditions that remain an important part of life here. The result is a setting that feels wonderfully private and immersed in nature, despite being remarkably close to Florence. THE LA QUERCIA EXPERIENCE What makes La Quercia special to us is not simply the house itself, but the life that surrounds it — and much of that life has always revolved around food and the table. At the heart of the estate is our boutique cooking studio, where our signature mother-and-daughter culinary experiences are hosted by Veronica and Margherita. These are intimate, hands-on experiences rooted in the way we genuinely cook and eat as a family: seasonal, generous and uncomplicated, with recipes and traditions passed down and shared around the table. The experience begins in our vegetable garden, gathering tomatoes, zucchini, herbs and other ingredients that will find their way into the dishes we prepare together. Our own extra virgin olive oil, produced from the olive groves surrounding the house, is naturally part of the kitchen and the table, connecting what we cook directly to the land around us. Rather than a formal cooking lesson, the experience is intended to feel like being welcomed into a Tuscan family kitchen — cooking side by side, learning through stories and gestures, and eventually sitting down together to enjoy what has been prepared. Beyond our cooking studio, we can arrange a collection of private experiences inspired by the food, landscape and traditions of our region: intimate in-villa dinners, local market visits, wine and olive oil experiences, and encounters with the winemakers, artisans and producers who help keep Tuscan traditions alive. Everything is intended to allow guests to discover Tuscany at a gentler pace, through the people, flavors and traditions that are part of our own life here. LOCATION La Quercia Estate enjoys an unusual combination of countryside privacy and proximity to Florence. The historic center of Florence is approximately 12 km (8 miles) away and can generally be reached in around 20 minutes by car, while the village of Impruneta is approximately one mile from the estate. Impruneta offers grocery stores, cafés, restaurants and local shops, and La Quercia's location makes the estate an ideal base from which to explore Florence, Chianti and many of Tuscany's most beloved towns and landscapes. A car is recommended for guests wishing to explore independently. Alternatively, private transfers and chauffeur services can be arranged throughout the stay. A FAMILY HOME La Quercia Estate has been part of our family since 1967 and remains first and foremost a family home. We personally care for the estate and for the experience of the guests who choose to stay here. Our aim is to offer the privacy and freedom of having a Tuscan home to yourselves, together with the warmth and personal attention that comes from being welcomed into a family-run property. The owners live on the estate in separate private quarters and are available when assistance is needed, while always respecting guests' privacy and independence. VILLA COMFORTS • Private saltwater swimming pool • Hot tub • Private manicured gardens • Individual air conditioning in all bedrooms • Window screens throughout the house • Four private en-suite bathrooms • Luxury bath amenities made with olive oil from our estate • Fully equipped kitchen • Professional five-burner gas hob • Traditional Tuscan fireplace • Wi-Fi • Satellite TV • Washing machine • Dishwasher • Hairdryers • Private parking within the estate INCLUDED IN YOUR STAY • Exclusive use of the villa, private gardens and swimming pool • Hot tub • Mid-stay fresh towels for weekly stays • Final cleaning ADDITIONAL SERVICES & EXPERIENCES A selection of services and experiences can be arranged upon request and at an additional cost, subject to availability. These may include: • Villa grocery pre-stocking • In-villa breakfast and brunch • Private in-villa dinners • Mother-and-daughter culinary experiences at our boutique cooking studio • Local market experiences • Wine, extra virgin olive oil, Parmigiano and traditional balsamic tastings • Visits to boutique, family-run wineries • Visits to local organic farms and artisan producers • Private Florence guides and artisan workshop experiences • Chauffeur services, airport and railway transfers • Private day trips throughout Tuscany • Cycling and horseback riding • In-villa massage and yoga • Babysitting • Professional photography sessions • Museum, theatre and activity reservations • Housekeeping service • Laundry service UTILITIES & ADDITIONAL CHARGES Electricity An allowance of 25 kWh per day is included in the stay. Consumption exceeding the daily allowance is charged according to actual usage at €0.50 per kWh. Meter readings are taken at check-in and check-out. Additional electricity consumption varies according to the season and guests’ use of air conditioning and other appliances. When air conditioning is regularly in use, guests should generally expect additional electricity charges of approximately €30 per day, depending on individual usage and energy habits. As part of our approach to responsible hospitality, and to help keep energy consumption to a minimum, we kindly ask guests to switch off lights and air-conditioning when leaving the house. Our air-conditioning systems cool the bedrooms quickly and efficiently, so there is no need to leave them running while rooms are unoccupied. Winter heating During the colder months, typically from mid-November through the end of March, heating is charged separately at €15 per hour. Approximately eight hours of heating per day is generally sufficient to keep the villa warm and comfortable, although usage can be adjusted according to guests’ preferences and weather conditions. Tourist tax The local tourist tax is €4 per person, per night. Security deposit A €1,500 security deposit is required at check-in by credit-card pre-authorization. IMPORTANT TO KNOW La Quercia is a private family estate, and we take great care in protecting the house, our guests and the atmosphere of the property. For insurance, liability and property-management reasons, outside service providers arranged independently by guests are not permitted to enter or provide services anywhere on the estate. This includes, but is not limited to, private chefs, caterers, massage therapists, photographers, event professionals and other third-party vendors, including services booked separately through Airbnb or other platforms. All in-villa services and experiences must be arranged directly through La Quercia Estate and are provided exclusively by our own trusted network of professionals and collaborators. Parties and events are not permitted unless expressly agreed with us in advance. Intimate celebrations and boutique weddings may be considered on request, with a maximum capacity of 25 guests and a separate event fee. Search for La Quercia Estate online to discover more about our home, and inquire with us directly to learn about the exclusive benefits available to guests who book with us. Registration Details IT048022C2737G25AT