Antica Sosta, Castelfiorentino - Florence

A staging post for passing travelers, set just off a road linking Florence to the hilltop town of Volterra. This villa provides a peaceful haven for a group of friends or a family get-together, while still being close to local amenities (the town Castelfiorentino is a short drive away). As well as wine- and olive oil-tastings, tennis and horse riding are on offer locally for the active members in your group. While others can linger over lunch on the terrace or soak up some sun by the private pool.

The two-storey villa, surrounded by tall hedges, overlooks a well-kept lawn and the pool. Inside, there is a rustic appeal to the airy rooms, with plenty of wooden beams and traditional terracotta tiles. The colourful décor – pretty lilac, peach and olive pastels – and the comfortable classic furnishings make the place feel plush, too.

Ground Floor

Lounge-Diner
Sofa, two armchairs, table and chairs, open fireplace, double doors to garden and pool.

Kitchen
Fully equipped.

Bathroom 1
Shower, sink, WC.

Bedroom 1
Double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, table and chair.

Laundry Room
Fully equipped.

First Floor

Bedroom 2
French bed, wardrobe, table and chair, chest of drawers, door to Juliet balcony.

Bedroom 3
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, desk and chair, doors to Juliet balcony.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, desk, Juliet balcony.

Bedroom 5
Double bed (can be converted to twins), wardrobe, chest of drawers, Juliet balcony.

Bathroom 2
Shower, sink, WC.

Bathroom 3
Bathtub, overhead shower, sink, WC.

Our Thoughts
Antica Sosta is so close to the local amenities yet provides guests with a great sense of tranquility, thanks to the well-kept gardens that surround it. Young visitors will be thrilled to discover the outdoor trampoline and table football. The downstairs bedroom and bathroom make it a good option for parties with guests who wish to avoid stairs.

Notes
Five bedrooms, three bathrooms. The villa is surrounded by a fence and tall hedges. There are mosquito screens on all windows except in the bedrooms and the other arched windows. The property is fenced but not pet secure.
Parking - available on site within fencing.

Pool
The oval-shaped private pool (chlorine-free) and terracotta-paved deck are down a short slope from the villa’s back garden, screened from neighbouring gardens by a high hedge, and is furnished with sun loungers, deckchairs, parasols and a hammock. The pool is accessed by ladder steps.
Pool size: 10x5m, 1.5m deep. Open April to November, weather permitting