LA QUERCIA ESTATE, QUINTESSENTIAL ITALIAN EXPERIENCE

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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 83770 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Breakfast available

Outdoor Space

Air conditioning

Check out the area

Impruneta, Toscana

Historic Center - Downtown21 min drive
Uffizi Gallery22 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore22 min drive
Florence (FLR-Peretola)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Located only 12 km (8 miles) south of Florence, on a 20 acres private estate, this two-story shingled traditional Tuscan villa dates back to 17th century. After a complete renovation, this luxurious property provides now a great space, modern comfort and privacy, while still reflecting the quintessential ideal of the Tuscan country house. The exquisite décor of the interiors exudes an understated elegance. The preserved original fine details and materials, such as old terracotta bricks, the stone façade, the big open-hearth fireplace and wood beamed ceilings, welcome the guests in a timeless, serene and magical retreat.

BEDROOM CONFIGURATION
Ground Floor:
-Twin/queen bedroom with en- suite bathroom with shower stall

First Floor:
-King bedroom with dressing room and en-suite bathroom with tub and shower stall
-Twin/queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath shower screen and wall mounted shower-head
-Twin/queen bedroom with en-suite bathroom with bath shower screen and wall mounted shower-head

Each bedroom is equipped with a modern AC unit

LIVING SPACES
Ground Floor:
-Comfortable, spacious, and charming sitting room with a working fireplace
-Formal dining room with prestigious antique terracotta ceiling
-Adjacent chef’s fully equipped kitchen

OUTSIDE FEATURES

The villa opens out onto a covered porch provided with a generous dining table and a furnished lounge area. From the outdoor spaces is possible to enjoy amazing views of the Tuscan famous rolling hills. The manicured garden is hedged for privacy, and a gentle path leads to a secular oak tree, under which is set a table to have lunch or dinner near the organic shaped private salt water pool and the sun deck provided with chairs and sun-beds. The villa is surrounded by 20 acres of land, cultivated with 600 olive trees and vineyards

SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS

The villa boasts sophisticated charm and extremely convenient location both to Florence (20 min by car) Impruneta village (0.5 miles walking distance), and the Tuscan most popular sites. Its sense of calm, thanks to its relaxed furnishing, color palette, and warm hospitality, is an ode to a more gentle and sweet life

The extensive grounds ensure privacy and plentiful options for rest and relaxation, and the on-premise hired staff is aimed to provide a high level of hospitality to all visiting guests

The owners live on site, in separate living quarters

VILLA COMFORTS

-Luxury bath amenities
-In bedroom modern air conditioning
-Fully equipped kitchen
-Professional 5 burner gas hob
-Traditional Tuscan fireplace
-Satellite TV
-Wi-Fi service
-Screened windows
-Washer/dryer
-Dish washer
-Hair driers

STAFF & SERVICES INCLUDED

-Mid week house cleaning with change of bath linens
-Final departure cleaning
-All utilities
-Taxes

NOT INCLUDED

- City tourist tax (3 € per person per day)
- Central heating in winter months (100 € per day - 10 hours of daily use covered)
- Refundable security deposit
(1.000 €, payable in cash on site at check in)
- Wood load for fireplace, if requested (120 €)

CONCIERGE SERVICES (AT EXTRA COST - PLEASE ALWAYS ENQUIRE FOR AVAILABILITY)

-Grocery pre-stocking
-Breakfast
-Morning or afternoon cooking courses
-Market tours
-In-home chef services
-Candle lit butler served dinner
-In-home wine, parmesan cheese and balsamic tasting
-Wine tasting at exclusive wineries
-Cheese tasting at a local organic farm
-Guided private tours of Florence
-Florence artisan workshop tour
-Private event hosting including wedding and corporate retreats
-Cycling tours
-Bicycle or vespa delivery directly to residence
-Tickets & reservations to theatre shows, sporting events, tours, museums
-Professional photography session onsite
-Destination information & recommendations
-Italian lessons
-Babysitting services
-Airport transfers & chauffeur services

Property manager

Clemente Family

Languages

English, French, Italian

Amenities

Pool

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts cash

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

All guests, including children, must be present at check-in and show their government-issued photo ID card or passport

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Impruneta

Located in Impruneta, this villa is in a rural area. Historic Center - Downtown and Pitti Palace are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Central Market and The Mall Luxury Outlet. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nelson Mandela Forum or Coverciano. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cycling.

Impruneta, Toscana

What's nearby

Pitti Palace - 17 min drive
Piazzale Michelangelo - 19 min drive
Historic Center - Downtown - 21 min drive
Uffizi Gallery - 22 min drive
Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 22 min drive

Getting around

Florence Rovezzano Station - 19 min drive
Paolo Uccello Tram Stop - 19 min drive
Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Il Pruneto - 5 min drive
I Cavallacci - 5 min drive
Chef Alessio Sedran – Ristorante La Cucina - 5 min drive
Ristorante I Tre Pini - 10 min drive
Nyx - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does LA QUERCIA ESTATE, QUINTESSENTIAL ITALIAN EXPERIENCE have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is LA QUERCIA ESTATE, QUINTESSENTIAL ITALIAN EXPERIENCE pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at LA QUERCIA ESTATE, QUINTESSENTIAL ITALIAN EXPERIENCE?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LA QUERCIA ESTATE, QUINTESSENTIAL ITALIAN EXPERIENCE?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LA QUERCIA ESTATE, QUINTESSENTIAL ITALIAN EXPERIENCE located?

Situated in a rural location, this villa is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Circolo Golf Ugolino and within 6 mi (10 km) of Florence American Cemetery and Memorial and Villa Medicea di Lilliano - Malenchini. Uffizi Gallery and Historic Center - Downtown are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey D., Bozeman, MT

Mar 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Picturesque Tuscan villa

We loved this property! It’s the Tuscan experience we were looking for. Margarita is a wonderful host who is respectful of your privacy but has another separate home on the land, so is helpful if needed. The house is incredible! It was built in the 1600’s but has been completely updated. The views are dreamy with all the olive trees and vineyards. Would love to come back and stay for a longer period of time when the weather is a little warmer! I would take Margarita up on their stocking of grocery service. Thanks for our incredible Tuscan experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol A., -

Sep 10, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magnificent! Relaxing countryside villa offering nice walk to town and the best Service from owner!

Thank you! We will be back

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

S G., McLean, VA

Nov 21, 2018

Absolutely beautiful old villa run by caring owners

If you ever want to stay in an Italian villa surrounded by gorgeous Tuscan hills, olive groves, and vineyards, near a classic small medieval Italian town -- complete with bustling cafes, great restaurants, and fresh bakeries -- this is the place for you! Owner Veronica is a generous, passionate, talented person, and manager and marketing head Margherita (Veronica's daughter) is very sharp, dependable, and caring -- she was very accessible and made many calls for us on our behalf to help is schedule events. We stayed in the villa during olive picking season and had a wonderful experience watching the Clementes do their first olive pressing of the fall. We took a wonderful cooking class from Veronica in their on-premise cooking studio (she's a trained chef, among other things). We spent many afternoons outside under the beautiful front veranda, eating local bread and cheese and enjoying the easy-drinking estate Chianti classico. The drive into magical Florence is an easy one from the villa, and many other fun towns -- Siena, Panzano, Montpulciano -- are within 60 minutes. The rooms are beautifully laid out, each with an en suite bathroom. The kitchen is highly functional and modern. (And no need for an alarm clock -- Salvatore, the Clemente's gentleman rooster, serves that purpose nicely!) For an idyllic vacation in Tuscany, away from the hustle and bustle of cities, Villa La Quercia is the place to stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Bill W., Houston, Texas, USA

Oct 22, 2018

Wonderful retreat in hills outside Florence

In La Quercia Estate we found a wonderful retreat for we and three different couples each of the 4 weeks we were there. We enjoyed not only the serene setting and very good accommodation but also excellent private chef meals prepared by the owner and her staff at our request as well as enjoyable cooking classes for those so interested. For those of our group preferring to cook meals, the kitchen proved well equipped with plenty of china and cutlery. Recently installed heating and air conditioning in the bedrooms proved very useful and a great addition. The estates main living and dining rooms easily accommodated the 8 people in our party and the outdoor sitting areas were frequently used until the weather turned cooler. Up to date wi-fi proved adequate and up to the challenge for all. As we had anticipated, the estate's location is central to most of Tuscany enabling day trips as far as Cinque Terre to the Northwest, Bologna, Florence of course, and Siena, San Gimignano, and Volterre to the South and Southwest. The town of Impruneta has good provisioning with a local small market, cafes and stores; however, a major supermarket is 20 minutes away by car. Transit from Impruneta to Florence is available by bus, however, it is recommended that one have an auto for transport.

Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tarry G.

Sep 7, 2018

A wonderful relaxing picturesque home for families

We had such a great week at La Quercia. The owner, Margherita, gave us a personal tour and made us feel right at home. We enjoyed every day; traveling to darling towns close by or just playing in the pool and eating dinner afterwards on the wonderful patio in front of the house. We had a special cooking class, given by the owner, that was so memorable. We are all trying to re-create the sage focaccia that we learned to make that day. What a treat! We had a trip of a life time!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Clemente Family

Why they chose this property

This property is located in Impruneta, a 20-minute drive from Florence. Situated on a hilltop, this 17th century villa was purchased in 1963 by the abstract painter Francesco Clemente. Over the years, his daughter Veronica, has restored it preserving the old characteristics and authenticity of this property, while modernizing certain aspects to adapt to a modern lifestyle. She is currently managing the estate with her daughter Margherita.

What makes this property unique

The villa is set on 20 acres of beautiful landscaping, olive groves and vineyards. Surrounded by the rolling hills, and very close to the most renowned Tuscan towns. The estate provides the villa with fresh eggs, fresh produce, and the highest quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil and wines: white Trebbiano and red San Giovese.