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Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool

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Oven
Outdoor pool
Interior detail
Banquet hall
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool

The Capanna is a small independent cottage in the middle of the woods, but just 20 km away from the center of Florence. It is part of a medieval property called Castellare, that includes private woods, meadows and olive trees. It's a lovely location for recharging onself in nature, in a home that is furnished with love, and with the comforts that make a stay at home enjoyable. The Capanna has one bedroom, a bathroom, and an open space that is a kitchen , dining aera and living room. There is also a sofabed for two people.
There is a patio outside the livingroom door with table and chairs, and the swimming pool, shared with the other guests of the Castellare property, is just a few steps away.
The Capanna is a medieval cottage, in a fairy tale location.
There are two small villages nearby, Santa Brigida and Molino del Piano, and Florence is a short drive away.

Property manager

Ms. Catina Cecioni

Languages

English, Italian

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Oven

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Piano

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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

About the neighborhood

Map
località Fornello, Pontassieve, Città Metropolitana di Firenze

What's nearby

  • Castello del Trebbio - 13 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Historic Centre of Florence - 29 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore - 30 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Uffizi Gallery - 30 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Ponte Vecchio - 30 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • Pontassieve Sieci Station - 14 min drive
  • Florence Airport, Peretola (FLR) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A Pancia Piena - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pasticceria Bonaiuti Santini & C. - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Pizzeria Nappino - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lago di Vetrice La Trota - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Ristorante Pizzeria Acone - ‬30 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool located?

Situated in Pontassieve, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Castello del Trebbio, Arno River, and Path of the Gods. Historic Centre of Florence and Villa Gamberaia are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Small stone cottage in the woods, artists retreat, with pool Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jutta K., Nürnberg

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxation in Paradise
We really enjoyed the time in these beautiful surroundings. Catina and Giaccomo were very friendly and discreet hosts. They run Castellare with love and awareness. Thank you very much.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic!
This was exactly what we had hoped it would be. Away from the chaos of the tourist areas, in beautiful countryside, an interesting building to stay in, and a fantastic host. Catina is warm and friendly and she and her partner Giacomo are the perfect hosts. Their wine and cake on arrival and homemade tiramisu later in the week were 👌🏻! They made us feel very welcome and were very accommodating to our young baby. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carin S.

Wonderful Host - Charming Cottage
My husband and I stayed with Catina for a week earlier this month. Catina is a very personable and hospitable. We love her and hope to remain in contact. The cottage that we stayed in was very charming and spotless. The scenery on the drive up to the cottage was outstanding and we got to see some deer on the property. We would definitely stay with Catina again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Beautiful, unspoiled, remote
Catena and her husband have an incredible property with the charm of a medieval setting and the convenience of being close to a train station to get into Florence without difficulty. Any question or concerns are dealt with quickly and efficiently.You do need access to a car to get to the property. Catena is warm and engaging, and she and her husband live on the property. For my husband and I, it was an ideal honeymoon situation.....
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

A wonderful relaxing place to stay
From the moment we arrived at Castellare owner Catina couldn't have been more friendly and welcoming. On arrival we were greeted with a welcome cake she had baked for us and a bottle of a local red wine. We stayed in the beautiful little cottage Capanna which is just perfect for a couple. It has a lovely kitchen with everything you need, beautifully decorated lounge, bedroom and bathroom. Castellare is so quiet and peaceful, the swimming pool is in its own secluded part of the grounds, easy to relax your day away. The closest supermarket is about a 10 minute drive, but for a much bigger supermarket drive a little further to Pontassieve. It is also perfect as a base to visit the many local cities of Florence, Siena, Pisa and Bologna. We were lucky enough to meet three lovely families in the other properties that make up Castellare, they have all visited on previous occasions. We had such a fantastic time we will certainly return in the near future. All in all Castellare is just an amazing place to stay..
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Peace & tranquility
or at least it was until we arrived with our 1 year old. Apologies to the other guests staying if they could hear us, luckily we were staying in Capanna, which is set apart from the main farmhouse. Dont let the photos of Capanna fool you. She is small, but perfectly formed & the high ceilings make it feel much bigger. It has everything you need, including a washing machine. I love the decoration detail, especially the ceiling branch light! Catina had set up a travel cot for our daughter in the bedroom, which had plenty of space. Anyone staying with a toddler should note that there is a step down from living room to bedroom/bathroom which is fairly big but once we'd taught the little one to sit down to get down it she was fine but if your toddler has only just learnt to walk or still crawling then you might want to take a travel gate (we had one but didnt feel the need to use it in the end). I think the property description says the shower is over a bath but it is just a shower cubicle, this didnt matter to us as the sink in the bathroom is huge & we used that to bath our daughter. We arrived pretty late at night but Catina had waited up to make sure we got there safely & had very kindly got a few essentials from the shop for us (milk & bread, etc.). Plus she had made a delicious lemon & ricotta cake which didnt last long haha (Catina, yes please can I have the recipe?) You do absolutely need a car (I would recommend people read a little about driving in Italy before going). If you are hiring one then try to get one that is more than 1.2 engine, ours really struggled up the Tuscan hills. We got the train from Sieci into Florence a couple of times which was very quick & easy. We managed to park in the main station car park both times, which is free. I can definitely recommend the wine shop in Molino del piano (Chianti on tap for €3.50 a bottle!), we took a few bottles home with us. We also visited Castello del Trebbio which was very nice. Overall I would recommend Castellare for anyone wanting a quiet, secluded holiday that has easy access to all the beauty & culture of Florence plus yummy cheap wine!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike N.

Zentral in der Toskana gelegenes, ruhiges Feriendomizil mit freundlichen Gastgebern
Bei diesem Feriendomizil handelt es sich um eine ruhige Bergoase vor den Toren Florenz. Gerade an heißen Tagen kommt einem die Höhen- und Waldlage sehr entgegen. Unsere Ferienwohnung war liebevoll eingerichet und erfüllte einen guten Standard mit Internet/ Wlan, DVD- Player, TV (SAT-R.), Waschmaschine, Gasherd und Kamin. Die Gastgeberfamilie war ausgesprochen sympathisch und gastfreundlich, ohne aufdringlich zu sein. Wir fühlten uns jederzeit sehr wohl. Die Ruhe und der Pool luden uns zur Entspannung ein. In der Gegend gibt es einige gute Restaurants und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Insgesamt sehr zu empfehlende Unterkunft für schöne Tage in der Toskana.

10/10 Excellent

Kees Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heerlijk rustig gelegen vakantieadres
Rustieke oude boerderij op een heuveltop. De weg ernaartoe gaat met een aantal haarspeldbochten op een onverharde eigen weg. Complex is opgedeeld in een woonhuis voor de eigenaars en daarbij wat vroeger wellicht schuren of stallen waren voor de verhuur. Ontzettend aardige verhuurders, contact verloopt soepel, netjes. Midden in de natuur. Heel nice
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

CARINE J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Des vacances magnifiques
Un écrin de verdure aux portes des chefs-d'œuvre de la Renaissance. Le lieu est merveilleux et dégage une quiétude qui apaise dès l'arrivée. Catina et Jack sont des hôtes adorables, une belle rencontre.Nous reviendrons dans ce petit paradis
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antje C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tolles Haus!
Wir haben unseren Urlaub im ruhigen Haus mit Pool u. Rehen im Garten und Ausflügen in die Toskana genossen. Herrliche Location! Carina ist eine tolle Gastgeberin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ruheoase - mehr Natur geht nicht!
bezaubernde Gegend, reizende Dörfer, sehr nette Menschen überall! Catina & Jack sind sehr warmherzige und zugewandte Gastgeber, die Ferienwohnungen mit viel Liebe toll eingerichtet - das Grundstück ein Traum! Wir kommen bestimmt wieder! Susanne & Willi
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Moritz D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely fantastic
We had the most wonderful stay of two weeks. Catina and Jack are wonderful hosts and immediately there to help at any time of the day or night. If you are looking for an absolutely remote location in the nature this is a great place. Especially in August when it is much cooler in the hills than in the villages. Thank you Catina!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Markus E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Traumhafte Lage in der Natur, nahe bei Florenz
Sehr freundliche Gastgeber; traumhafte Lage im Wald, oben auf dem Berg, nahe Florenz; ideal, um mit dem Auto die Toskana zu erkunden (oder per Bahn ab Sieci, z.B. nur 23 min. bis Florenz).
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gaëlle G., ORLEANS - FRANCE

Liked: Cleanliness
Séjour en famille Toscane
Catina et Giacomo sont adorables et aux petits soins. Le cadre est idyllique. Nous avons passé une semaine en famille fantastique. Je conseille vivement cette location. Nous reviendrons très certainement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

Toskana mal anders
Wir verbrachten eine wunderbare Woche zwischen Natur und Kultur. "Castellare" ist ein wunderbarer Ort zum Entspannen, mitten im Wald, großer Garten, jedes Ferienhaus/Fewo mit eigener Terrasse, großer Pool - und vor allem die herzliche Gast-freundschaft von Catina und Giacomo, ohne jede Aufdringlichkeit. Und dann ist man mit Auto und Regionalbahn in weniger als 1 Std. in Florenz, liegen Fiesole, Lucca, Pisa nicht weit weg. Und freut sich nach dem touristischen Getriebe abends wieder auf die Ruhe in Castellare. Ein Wanderweg führt übrigens am Grundstück vorbei, wenn man mal 1 Tag etwas mehr Bewegung braucht. Und die Dörfer der Umgebung sind ursprünglich, nicht von Touristen, sondern vom Alltag des Rufino, der nördl. Toskana geprägt. Wir waren und sind begeistert.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Alexander B.

Perfekter Aufenthalt! Tolle Gastgeberin!
Perfekter Aufenthalt! Tolle Gastgeberin die sehr gut bei Planungen unterstüzt und dies unfassbar schnell. Den Pool Bereich haben vor allem unsere Kinder genossen!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Katja S.

Relax
We had a wonderful family holiday in this exceptional accommodation. Catina is a great host and had a warm welcome for us with delicious wine and cake. Castellare is a peaceful paradise up in the hills not far away from Florence, with beautiful nature, carefully and individual decorated appartments and a fantastic pool. We appreciated Catina's local recommodations and didn't miss anything. Wish to come back some day. Katja&Jens with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Pascal S.

Excellent stay in a very quite setting - highly recommended
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Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Sevil H.

Echte Idylle für Naturliebhaber
Die romantische Capanna die wir bewohnt haben steht unweit des Haupthauses in einem privaten Waldgrundstück. Wir wurden sehr herzlich von Catina empfangen die uns mit einem selbst gebackenen Kuchen und Wein begrüßt hat und uns viele gute Tipps für Ausflüge und Restaurants gegeben hat. Wir haben zu zweit in der sehr liebevoll, gemütlich und zweckmäßig eingerichteten Hütte gewohnt. Die Hütte hat eine Wohnküche die mit Küchenzeile, Esstisch, Sofa und Sesseln ausgestattet ist, ein Schlafzimmer mit Doppelbett, Kleiderschrank und Ablagemöglichkeiten und ein Bad mit WC, BD, Dusche und Waschmaschine und bietet genügend Platz für zwei Personen mit Gepäck. Bettwäsche und Handtücher sind vorhanden. Auch wenn das Haus im Wald steht, ist es gepflegt und sauber gehalten. Es gibt einen Holzofen für kühle Tage und eine kleine Terrasse für die warmen Tage. Am Abend kommen Rehe sogar ganz nah an die Terrasse. Man wohnt in echter Ruhe mitten in der Natur und die tierlieben und warmherzigen Vermieter stehen mit Rat und Tat sowie Tipps für Ausflüge und Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gern zur Verfügung. Wir haben uns sehr willkommen gefühlt, konnten hier sehr gut entspannen und haben die Zeit absolut genossen.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Petra K., Köln

Liebevoll eingerichtetes Haus mitten in der Natur
Das kleine Haus im toskanischen Stil, wundervoll eingerichtet, mit vielen Details, lag mitten in der Natur. Die Vermieterin ist sehr nett und hat uns zur Begrüßung einen Kuchen gebacken. Die Sehenswürdigkeiten in Siena, Pisa, Arezzo usw.waren alle in ein bis eineinhalb Stunden zu erreichen. Nach Florenz ging es ganz bequem ab Sieci mit dem Zug (20 Min.). Es war ein toller Urlaub.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christiane W.

Ein sehr atmosphärischer Ort, sehr charmante und hilfsbereite Vermieterin catina
Einsamer, wunderbarer Ort, liebevoll gestaltet. Etwas besonderes mit sehr hilfsbereiter Vermieterin, die vor Ort lebt.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Claudia E., Bad Kreuznach

Großartige Location und Gastgeber - la dolce Vita
Wir verbrachten zwei herrliche Wochen mit unserem Hund Paul bei Catina und Giacomo. Natur pur und die Nähe zu Florenz, welche wir ausgiebig genutzt haben, sind eine großartige Kombination. Die Capanna ist liebevoll eingerichtet und dekoriert - es hat an nichts gefehlt, vom Willkommenskuchen von Catina bis zum Abschieds-Olivenöl :-). Die in Catinas, liebevoll zusammengestellten, Informationsordner genannten Restaurants und Pizzerien sind alle zu empfehlen.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Silvia M.

Urlaub im Paradies
Diese Woche war unbeschreiblich. Das ganze Anwesen ist ein Traum. Bei Catina fühlt man sich wie zu Hause. Sie ist ein ganz besonderer Mensch. Unsere Hunde waren auch sehr glücklich. Es fällt einem sehr schwer wieder wegzugehen. Wir kommen wieder
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kathrin F.

Wunderschön, erholsam, liebevoll und mit viel Geschmack eingerichtet und gestaltet
Schon vor der Reise fühlten wir uns willkommen, dort erwartete uns ein wirklich warmer, freundlichr Empfang. .wir reisen auf jeden Fall wieder dort hin
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Bert B.

Toscaanse paradijselijkheid?
Niet te ver van Florence is er een plek waar bomen, vogels en zonnestralen de setting bepalen: Catina's place. De plek biedt gerief en gemak. Het is een plek, waar je na een dag genieten van Florentijnse culturele rijkdom en de Toscaanse vergezichten, het goed toeven is. Kortom wij hebben volop genoten!! Bert en Gerlien
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017