An avenue of cypresses and olives worthy of a noble estate will escort you all the way up to Il Fienilino, situated just 13 kilometers from Florence this charming apartment will make your holiday that bit more special.

Il Fienilino was an old hay barn and is about 50 meters or yards from Villa Paola which was the original farm house. The two properties can be rented together or separately and share a pool.

Situated in open countryside very close to Florence, Il Fienilino has been completely and lovingly restored to make a beautiful and comfortable holiday home, here in the heart of Tuscany.

Care has been taken to use traditional materials throughout, preserving the original feel and architectural integrity of the property. Signora Paola (the owner and your hostess) spent years scouring local antique markets around Montelupo Fiorentino collecting ancient tiles and ceramics so typical of the area. She lives with her family in a seventeenth century villa about 100 meters or yards from Il Fienile. Signora Paola and her family are always happy to oblige with advice and assistance whilst also respecting your privacy.

ACCOMODATION

The ground floor has original exposed stone walls. There is a comfortable living room with table, chairs and double sofa bed.

The living room is connected to the eat in kitchen which, with its open atmosphere and fireplace, represents the heart of the house. The kitchen is fully equipped with oven, hob, clothes washing machine and fridge and leads directly onto the garden. There is also a full bathroom off the kitchen.

On the first floor are two bedrooms - one with a king size double bed, the other with two singles. Both rooms have fine views over the garden and there is a bathroom with all comforts between the two rooms.

Thanks to a double entrance, the garden may be accessed either from the living room or the kitchen. The patio is equipped for dining al fresco and planted with lemon trees in pots and fresh rosemary.

There is a plasma television satellite, dish washer, washing machine, hair dryers in both bathrooms and C.D. player. There is air conditioning in both the bedrooms and in the living room.

GARDEN & SWIMMING POOL

The garden, surrounded by olive trees, is ideal for barbecues, and is equipped with a sun terrace with chairs, table and sun-shades. The garden is very large and affords guests complete peace and privacy.

Guests have use of a swimming pool (12 x 6 meters, depth 1.2 to 1.9) that is hidden in the grounds of the villa. It is 30 meters away, and shared with guests of Il Fienilino.

There is private parking, barbeque and the use of mountain bikes.