High on a hill close to Florence, with views across the Arno valley, Villa Colle di Sotto and Cottage Colle di Sotto offer the chance to be master of all you survey. Stay here and you'll be tempted out into that landscape, not only to Florence, but Pisa, Siena, San Gimignano and Volterra. At nearby Empoli, admire the green glass they’ve been making here for centuries and try the local artichoke named after the town. At Vinci, discover the story of the original Renaissance man, Leonardo da Vinci.
But it will be hard to drag yourself away from your comfy perch, a peaceful spot where you can revel in truly spectacular views from the outdoor terraces and two lovely private pools set amid the olive trees. This combination of two stone houses is a good choice for a large group of up to 17 guests, a place to spend time together yet enjoy some independence. Villa Colle di Sotto has six bedrooms split in two apartments, with private entrances yet the convenience of an interconnecting door, and Cottage Colle di Sotto is a separate two-bedroom villa.
Villa Colle di Sotto’s ground-floor apartment has a spacious lounge, dining room and kitchen, behind which the three bedrooms are tucked away. This is a cheery space, boldly decorated in vivid pinks, blues and yellows, yet still retaining original features, such as the terracotta tiles on the ceilings and floors.
The first-floor apartment, styled in pastel shades, is just as spacious and comfortable with a similar mix of antique and modern furniture. The large double sitting room has relaxing sofas and a dining table. Off here lie the three bedrooms, including a master en-suite. The well-equipped kitchen on this floor leads to a furnished balcony, a sunny place for a morning coffee with a spectacular view.
Step through the large French windows of Cottage Colle di Sotto and you'll discover a large kitchen-diner off which lie two en-suite double bedrooms, one with doors to the grounds. On the mezzanine above, a relaxing sitting room provides a cool retreat from the Tuscan sun. It may be the smaller of the two villas, but it’s home to their biggest attraction, the infinity pool. Take a dip in here and you’ll feel like you’re swimming into those glorious, mesmerising views.
Villa Colle di Sotto
First Apartment
Ground Floor
Lounge
TV with TV stand, extra-large sofa, armchair, bookshelves, side table, fireplace (decoration only), coffee table, table with soft chairs, two antique sewing machine side tables, rocking chair, desk, chair, bookshelf, side table, door to the car park, French doors to terrace, terrace with pergola, large table and 12 chairs.
Kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen, fridge/ freezer, oven with 4 gas hobs, TV, glass cabinet, side table, shelf, table, and 6 chairs.
Cloakroom
Sink, bidet, WC.
Utility room
Sink washing machine, large chest freezer.
Bedroom 1
Double bed (can’t be converted into twin beds), two bedside tables,chest of drawers, large wardrobe, ceiling paddle fan, air-conditioning.
Bedroom 2
Single bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, (access to the entrance hall for the internal staircase to the 1st floor).
Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC bidet.
Bedroom 3
Double bed (can’t be converted into twin beds), two bedside tables, floor standing mirror, armchair, walking through wardrobe, ceiling paddle fan, air-conditioning.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.
First Floor
Second Apartment
Cloakroom
Sink, bidet, WC.
Lounge
Two sofas with a coffee table, fireplace, glass cabinet, chest of drawers, round table with 2 chairs, two interconnecting doors to Dining Room/ Lounge 3.
Dining Room/ Lounge
Two-three-seater sofas, TV with TV stand, table and 6 chairs, side table.
Kitchen
Fully equipped kitchen, fridge/ freezer, oven with 4 gas hobs, old stove (decorative only) , table with chairs, desk of drawers, French doors to balcony, balcony with table, chairs, ceiling paddle fan, mosquito screen.
Utility Room
Washing machine, sink, storage shelf
Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), side table, large wardrobe, wooden chest, wooden baby cot, ceiling paddle fan, air-conditioning.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, double sink, WC, bidet, small cupboard.
Bedroom 5
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), two bedside shelves, wardrobe, chest of drawers, ceiling paddle fan, air-conditioning.
Bedroom 6
Two twin beds (cannot be converted into a double bed), dressing table, chair, wardrobe with chest of drawers, ceiling paddle fan, air-conditioning.
Bathroom
Shower, double sink, WC, bidet.
Cottage Colle di Sotto
Ground Floor
Kitchen-Diner
Fully equipped, table and chairs, sideboard, stairs to mezzanine lounge, main entrance via double doors to terrace.
Bedroom 7
Iron-framed double bed (cannot be converted to twins), wardrobe, air-conditioning.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.
Bedroom 8
Iron-framed double bed (cannot be converted to twins), chair, double doors to exterior, air-conditioning.
En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC.
First Floor
Second Apartment
Mezzanine / Lounge
Sofa, double sofa bed, side table, chest of drawers, fireplace, stairs down to kitchen-diner.
Private Pool
Length: 8 meters
Width: 3 meters
Depth: 1.4 meters
Entrance: Roman steps
Opening times: May to September
Fenced: No
Furnished: 3 Jacuzzi jets, sun loungers and chairs, table, chairs, double hammock and 2 rocking armchairs with table
Cleansed: Salt
Distance from villa: 10 meters
Private Pool (infinity)
Length: 10.5 meters
Width: 7.5 meters
Depth: 1.2 - 1.4meters
Entrance: Roman steps
Opening times: May to September
Fenced: No
Furnished: sun loungers, table & chairs, the round part of the Cottage pool is the 2m diameter jacuzzi area with a seat and hydromassage jets.
Cleansed: Salt
Distance from villa: 20 meters
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