Firenze, Toscana
Villa Il Forte was at the origin (century 13/14) a fortified position, elements of which have come to light, such as the colonnade surrounding the courtyard and the walls of the tower structure, elements that have made possible a particularly refined restoration and the creation of environments of charm. Even the terracotta floor is specially manufactured with a mixture of black kaolin to get the gray-brown colour to harmonize with the walls made of local stone.
Villa Il Forte is situated near to San Donato in Collina, only 14 km from Florence, well connected to many art sites, and is surrounded by olive groves, vineyards and forest trees: an ideal place for a restful and cultural holiday. The villa is entirely equipped with ecological, sustainable energy sources, as solar cells for electricity and geothermic system for heating and refreshment of air.
The separate "Fitness House" with hydromassage, sauna, equipment for gym and bar, is located half way between "La Leopoldina" and "Villa Il Forte". Its use will be exclusive for the first clients who will reserve it for an extra cost. The orientation of the common areas of the two villas (pools, dining rooms, barbecue ...) ensures complete autonomy and intimacy to each of the two residential areas.
ACCOMODATION: Villa Il Forte can easily accommodate 16 people (4 in the adjacent dependence) in luxurious comfort. Available facilities: refreshment of air, heating, fireplace, satellite TV, internet connection, biliard room, washing machine, dryer, baby bed (upon request), barbecue, private swimming pool, parking place. The kitchen is professionally fully equipped. Here you will find a dishwasher, oven, stove, double sink, large fridge, American Coffee maker and more.
Please note: Refreshment of air produced by geothermal energy. That means that the air will be refreshed circa 10-12 degrees lower than the outside temperature. E.g., outside is 30 °C / in the house about 19-20 °C
The villa is divided in 3 floors: on the ground floor there is a professional kitchen with direct access to a covered pergola with BBQ, pizza oven and table and chairs. On the same floor there is a large dining room, a sitting room with flat screen and DVD, a Lobby (85 sqm) with piano (reception, sitting room, conference room or eating room), a bathroom with shower and a service bathroom.
The ground floor hosts also a king size bedroom with ensuite bathroom with bathtub.
On the first floor there are a triple bedroom with ensuite bathroom with bathtub, a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower, a double bedroom with ensuite bathroom with shower and bathtub, a single bedroom with bathroom next door with shower.
On the mezzanine floor you will find another sitting room with flat screen and DVD.
On the second floor there is a king size bedroom with big bathroom divided in two by a sliding door: first part with the lavabo and the second part with WC and shower.
Adjacent to the villa there is a dependence (80 mq) with sitting room with kitchen on the ground floor. On the first floor there are a double bedroom with bathroom next door with shower and a king size bedroom with ensuite bathroom with bathtub. THE DEPENDANCE IS ONLY RENTED TOGETHER WITH THE VILLA.
GARDEN & SWIMMING POOL: In the garden you find a gazebo organized for dining al fresco or just relaxing. The swimming pool (6 x 12 meters and deep from 1,20 to 2,80 meters) is open from April to October. For children safety the pool has been completely fenced with a wooden railing and a gate.
The area around the villa is arranged as a country garden, including centuries old olive trees; a gazebo placed between the two villas suitable for rest, reading etc
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Our group consisted of 2 families with 13 total. The villa was roomy, well equipped with the spaces and activities to keep everyone happy and occupied with the pool table, ping pong, games etc. It is beautiful as are the surroundings. The booking process was smooth and working with Paolo and Giulia was easy for booking breakfasts, cooking classes, our Thanksgiving dinner, and vine tastings. Tomas and Maria prepared and presented delicious and authentic meals. The daily cleaning service was an additional bonus. Highly recommend and hope to someday return.
My family, friends and I stayed for 2 weeks and it was the perfect place. The views from the infinity pool are incredible. The house was extremely clean and cleaners came everyday to clean the house and make the beds. The beds are very comfortable and every bedroom has their own bathroom. Paolo was incredibly helpful planning everything and Giulia, the onsite coordinator, was very responsive and helpful while we were there. I would absolutely go back and stay there again every year if we could find the time. One thing worth noting, I highly recommend renting a car during your stay because the villa is a bit outside of the nearest town and walking to it would not only be a long walk, but a dangerous one too along the windy, narrow road. I give this villa a 10 out of 10!!
Where do I begin! We booked this property over a year ago for a birthday trip with friends and family. The house comfortably fit 16ppl and had everything we needed for our week long stay. The house was clean and truly accomodated our every need. Paolo and Guilia are incredible - I sent them no less than 100 emails ahead of our arrival and they swifty responded to each one. They helped coordinate our overall plan, secure villa dining, breakfast and trasnfers. Fabrizio (transfer vendor) was incredile - they were on time for everything and cars with space for our group. We had two villa dinners, pizza party and breakfast every morning. Tomas should be essential to your stay. We were so sad to leave, but hope to be back one day!
We had a magical stay at Villa II Forte from start to finish, dreaming of when we can return. Paolo was very responsive and welcoming from the beginning of our booking process and helped us arrange a chef, airport transfers, and groceries. Once we arrived, Giulia welcomed us with open arms and was so very helpful and responsive! Chefs Thomas and Mila felt like family by the end of the trip. The villa was well equipped with everything we could possibly need and the rooms were clean and updated beautifully. Highly recommend this beautiful villa and a visit to its neighboring winery - Torre a Cona - for a tour and tasting. Thank you Paolo, Giulia, Thomas and Mila!
Beautiful place, what you imagine Tuscany would be. Huge house. The Chef arrangement was a little unclear we ended up using her one night as it was on the expensive side. Really enjoyed our stay highly recommended.
We had 6 couples stay at this wonderful property for 4 days in Tuscany. The property was about 30 mins outside Florence so we spent 2 days in Florence and 2 days touring wine country in Tuscany. The villa was very nice and Paolo helped us organize a chef for multiple breakfasts and 2 dinners. Paolo also helped us organize transfers to and from Florence multiple days and transfers for 2 tours in Tuscany. The chef Thomas was a highlight of our stay. His food was fantastic. I would highly recommend this villa to anyone with a large group.
Excellent communication from our initial booking to leaving the villa. The villa is beautiful with outstanding views across the Tuscan countryside. It is however, very remote - about 1km from the main road down a very bumpy track, Ideal for total relaxation but you will need a car or use the driver (Fabrizio who was fabulous) to visit supermarkets, restaurants, wine tasting or to explore the centre of Florence. We booked Laura the chef to cook for us a couple of evenings which was excellent and such a treat. Great local dishes and cooking lessons available on request. Although we were unable to use the pool due to cold weather, it was great to sit outside for lunch or a glass of two of wine. The villa is very well equipped and offers enough space for a family or large group to spread out and come together to enjoy meals. The pool table was a big hit with all from ages 19 - 82. The stone stairs are fairly steep but there is a downstairs bedroom for anyone with mobility issues. I will add the beds are extremely comfortable. Overall a wonderful villa with caring hosts. We would definitely like to stay again.
This was a wonderful experience! The property manager was a delight to work with. It was easy to communicate with him! We used Thomas, the chef and he was fabulous! He was always eager to please. The property was located about 45 minutes from Florence.
The listing and the photos looked great - and when we arrived it was EVEN better than we imagined. This is a beautiful property and Paolo is a wonderful and hospitable host. The whole process was easy and friendly and responsive and our stay was absolutely perfect. Thank you!
The property is really well kept. Manager is extremely responsive and everyone worked hard to make us feel great. Thanks
Had a fantastic stay here. The villa is very large (in fact, got lost a couple of times), and is very closely located to Florence with a beautiful view of Tuscany. Also, the management team was very helpful, assisting with arranging a chef and staff for a 50th birthday. An all out memorable stay.
Had a lovely time with family and friends for a stay in the middle of a heatwave and this villa was the most perfect stay to escape from it all. Will stay again. Paolo and Co are top tier.
Our recent stay (July 2022) at Villa Il Forte provided our family with a vacation that far exceeded our dreams in every aspect. With eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, every member of our family group of 12 found ample comfort and privacy. The many common areas - sitting, living, and dining rooms - afforded us lovely spaces to come together for conversation and dining. The outdoor dining patio and the swimming pool became favorite gathering areas for our three generations, who ranged in age from 17 to 72. InTuscany Property Manager Paolo Lazzari provided us with excellent guidance and contacts during the two years that led up to our July 2022 stay at Villa Il Forte. (Covid-19 resulted in our having to postpone our stay at Villa Il Forte from 2020 to 2021 to 2022.) House Manager Giulia was incredibly generous with her time and her attention to our needs. The three chefs that Paolo put us into contact with provided us with four of the most delicious and memorable meals we've ever had. The same is true for the drivers who ferried us to and from the airport, train station, and into Florence. The cleaning crew also did an excellent and unobtrusive job. And, the Villa itself is even more beautiful and capacious than the photographs depict. I heartily recommend the Villa Il Forte!
We had a great stay at this property and I will recommend to other family and friends. Only had minor electrical issue in the kitchen but it was quickly resolved by the property manager. I would like to return with my family in the future.
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