The farmhouse (Guests 8 - 130 sqm / 1170 sqft) is on a hillside just below the Tower of Galatrona, symbol of the whole property. Surrounded by chestnuts and oaks, from the house you can enjoy a sweeping view of the Valdarno valley.

The house includes:

FIRST FLOOR: Front porch entrance, living room with an internal staircase leading to the kitchen, 1 double room and 2 twin rooms (the beds can be joined to make a qeen bed) . All bedrooms have their bathroom ensuite (2 with bath, 1 with shower).

GROUND FLOOR:
kitchen/living room with Sat-Tv and fireplace and access to the garden, 1 twin room (the beds can be joined to make a qeen bed) with bathroom ensuite with bath.

GARDEN and SWIMMING POOL:
The house has a private garden with pergola and terrace with outstanding landscapes, barbecue and a private swimming pool (10 x 5 mt deep 1,80 mt / 33 x 16 feet deep 5,9 feet).

The Villa is located on the Chianti hills, the village of Mercatale Valdarno is just 1,4 Km far; there you can find market, pharmacy, baker, bar, restaurant, post office

On the top of the hill behind thevilla, just 200 meters road, you have the panoramic medieval tower of Galatrona, where is possible to rise on top.

Mercatale Valdarno, historical village in walking distance, with restaurants, shops and the local market for fresh food and veggies is really easy to achieve.

Within 30/40 kms there are Florence, Arezzo and Siena (the first two comfortably reachable also by train from the station of Montevarchi that is far less than 10 minutes by car).

Cortona, Montalcino, Pienza, Montepulciano,and the Val D' Orcia are distant approximately one hour by car."

This is a land where, more than any other place, tradition and daily life exist side by side in perfect harmony.

Today the area is famous for its contribution to the international fashion industry and boasts the location of prestigious fashion outlets like Prada and "The Mall".

The area has excellent restaurants, a farmer’s market and regular train service to Florence, Arezzo, Rome (with connections to every major Italian city)

The villa is part of a large estate; Tenuta di Petrolo.

Petrolo with its famous winery and prestigious production of Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, is placed on the slopes of the hills bordering the Chianti region overlooking from its favourable point of view the lovely valley of Valdarno Superiore.

The Estate is surrounded by green olive groves, active vineyards and beautiful oak woods in an area full of charm and history. Dominating the countryside and landmark of the Estate, is the Tower of Galatrona which foundations date back to the Etruscans and Romans.

The Tower itself lends its name to Petrolo’s wines, the "Torrione" (which means big tower) and the "Galatrona".

Petrolo’s manor house, the Villa, overlooks the ancient Romanesque Pieve (parish church) of Galatrona, which houses precious works by Giovanni della Robbia.

Rates vary depending on the season and length of stay; please contact me to receive an offer.

Check-in: Saturday from 4.30pm to 7.30pm
Check-out: Saturday before 10am

• Private Swimming pool
  10 x 5 mt deep 1,80 mt / 33 x 16 feet deep 5,9 feet the pool is usually open from 01 May to 15 October (the pool is not heated and the availability can change with the weather conditions)
• Wi-fi internet
• Private garden with pergola, outdoors furniture and dining table with a great views of the valley at 400 mt altitude
• Sat-tv
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Barbecue
• Fireoven
• Fireplace
• Screen on windows
• Linens for bed, bath and table
• Washing machine
• Dishwasher
• independent heating
• Weekly change of linens
• Electricity
• Water
• Gas for kitchen use
• Car parking (4 cars)
• Final cleaning
• Iron and ironing board
• Hair dryer

Extra Services:

• First grocery shopping (shops are closed on Sunday)
• Tuscany dinner prepared by our cook
• Tuscany cooking class
• Wine dinner with sommelier
• Order Wine & champagne delivered at the villa
• Car rental (drop-off and pick-up of the car at the villa or in other location)
• Airport / train station transfer / Taxi
• Private bus rental with driver
• Personal guide for Florence, Chianti, Siena, Lucca, Pisa, etc.
• Wine cellar visit with wine tasting
• Fashion outlets excursions (Prada, Gucci, Dolce&Gabbana, Armani, Ferragamo, Valentino, YSL and many others are located in the area)
• Cell phone rental
• Firewood
• Heating paid upon consumtion (expect around Euro 30/50 per day depending on the weather conditions)
• More extra services available on request

Please fill up the form to contact me,
I look forward to welcome you in Tuscany !