Villa Florence Flower 9, Malmantile - Lastra a Signa - Florence and Chianti

This two-storey villa tucked away in the countryside, yet close to Florence, is a haven in the hills, providing supremely comfortable lodgings with sublime views. Generously proportioned, the villa is perfectly suited for larger groups, with large communal areas inside and out and 5 bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, offering plenty of room for as many as 9 guests.

There are traditional touches throughout - wonderful brick archways, terracotta tiled floors and wood-beamed ceilings - and the villa is elegantly and comfortably furnished, with iron bedsteads and antique wardrobes adding a particularly romantic air to the bedrooms. Bring everyone together in the huge lounge, where the musicians among you can tickle the ivories of the piano and the competitive members of your group can challenge each other to a game of pool. There's a dining table in the open-plan kitchen but you're more likely to head outdoors for al fresco meals on one of the two terraces, because the real stars of this show are the beautiful gardens, sparkling pool and breathtaking views of the surrounding hills.

This villa is sure to keep everyone entertained, with its pool, lawns, pool table and piano. Plus there is space in spades here, indoors and out, great for getting together and for seeking out some privacy - there's certainly no lack of corners to curl up in with a good book. Although you're deep in the countryside, Florence is right on the doorstep, just 17km away.

Ground Floor

Kitchen-Diner
Well equipped, table and chairs, cabinet, fireplace, washing machine, stairs to first floor.

Bedroom 1
Twin beds (cannot be converted to double), wardrobe, chairs, bedside tables, air-conditioning, door to Bedroom 1, door to garden.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bedroom 2
Double bed (cannot be converted to twins), bedside tables, wardrobe, storage box, armchair, two chairs, cot, air-conditioning.

Bathroom 
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

First Floor

Hall
Table and benches, chair, sideboard, dresser, fireplace, main entrance.

Lounge
Three sofas, pool table, mini fridge, dresser, piano, coffee table, sideboard, bookshelf, benches, TV, stairs to ground floor, doors to terrace.

Bedroom 3
Single bed, wardrobe, chair, air-conditioning.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bedroom 4
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds) wardrobe, bedside tables, air-conditioning.

En-suite Bathroom
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Bedroom 5
Double bed (cannot be converted into twin beds), chairs, bench, chest of drawers, wardrobe, bedside tables, air-conditioning.

Bathroom 
Shower, sink, WC, bidet.

Pool
Length: 10m
Width: 5m
Depth: 1m -2.7m
Entrance: Metal ladder
Opening times: May to September
Fenced: no
Furnished: sunloungers, parasols
Cleansed: chlorine
Distance from villa: 20 m